SINGLE STAGE YIA

ABSORPTION CHILLERS
WITH OPTIVIEW TM CONTROL CENTER
OPERATION MANUAL Supersedes: Form 155.21-O1 (410) Form 155.21-O1 (615)

YIA MOD D
SINGLE STAGE
STEAM / HOT WATER
WITH OPTIVIEW TM CONTROL CENTER

LD13714

1A1 through 14F3

Issue Date:
June 12, 2015
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IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
This equipment is a relatively complicated apparatus. This document is intended for use by owner-authorized
During installation, operation, maintenance or service, operating/service personnel. It is expected that this in-
individuals may be exposed to certain components or dividual possesses independent training that will enable
conditions including, but not limited to: refrigerants, them to perform their assigned tasks properly and safely.
oils, materials under pressure, rotating components, and It is essential that, prior to performing any task on this
both high and low voltage. Each of these items has the equipment, this individual shall have read and under-
potential, if misused or handled improperly, to cause stood this document and any referenced materials. This
bodily injury or death. It is the obligation and respon- individual shall also be familiar with and comply with
sibility of operating/service personnel to identify and all applicable governmental standards and regulations
recognize these inherent hazards, protect themselves, pertaining to the task in question.
and proceed safely in completing their tasks. Failure
to comply with any of these requirements could result
in serious damage to the equipment and the property in
which it is situated, as well as severe personal injury or
death to themselves and people at the site.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this document to alert the reader to areas of potential hazard:

DANGER indicates an imminently CAUTION identifies a hazard which

hazardous situation which, if not could lead to damage to the machine,
avoided, will result in death or serious damage to other equipment and/or
injury. environmental pollution. Usually an
instruction will be given, together with
a brief explanation.

WARNING indicates a potentially NOTE is used to highlight additional

hazardous situation which, if not information which may be helpful to
avoided, could result in death or se- you.
rious injury.

External wiring, unless specified as an optional connection in the manufacturer’s product

line, is NOT to be connected inside the micro panel cabinet. Devices such as relays, switches,
transducers and controls may NOT be installed inside the micro panel. NO external wir-
ing is allowed to be run through the micro panel. All wiring must be in accordance with
YORK’s published specifications and must be performed ONLY by qualified Johnson Controls
personnel. Johnson Controls will not be responsible for damages/problems resulting from
improper connections to the controls or application of improper control signals. Failure to
follow this will void the manufacturer’s warranty and cause serious damage to property or
injury to persons.

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CHANGEABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT

In complying with YORK/Johnson Controls policy It is the responsibility of operating/service personnel
for continuous product improvement, the information as to the applicability of these documents to the equip-
contained in this document is subject to change without ment in question. If there is any question in the mind
notice. While Johnson Controls makes no commitment of operating/service personnel as to the applicability of
to update or provide current information automatically these documents, then, prior to working on the equip-
to the manual owner, that information, if applicable, ment, they should verify with the owner whether the
can be obtained by contacting the nearest YORK/ equipment has been modified and if current literature
Johnson Controls Service Office. is available.

ASSOCIATED LITERATURE
DESCRIPTION FORM NO.
OPERATION – YIA UNIT 155.21-OM1
SERVICE – YIA UNIT 155.21-M2
INSTALLATION – YIA UNIT 155.21-N1
SERVICE – YIA OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER 155.21-M1
RENEWAL PARTS – YIA OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER 155.21-RP1
RENEWAL PARTS – YIA UNIT 155.21-RP2
WIRING DIAGRAM – YIA UNIT 155.21-W1
WIRING DIAGRAM – YIA FIELD CONTROL MODIFICATIONS 155.21-W2
WIRING DIAGRAM – YIA FIELD CONNECTIONS 155.21-W3

NOMENCLATURE
YIA ST 1A1 46 C S D
DESIGN LEVEL
SPECIAL
COOLING ONLY S = Std Tubes
VOLTAGE CODE X = Special Tubes
17=208-3-60
28=230-3-60
46=460-3-60
50=380/400/415-3-50
58=575-3-60
UNIT SIZE
1A1 through 14F3
HEAT SOURCE
ST=Steam
HW=Hot Water

UNIT TYPE
YORK IsoFlow Absorption Chiller

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM AND FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION... 5

SECTION 2 OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER..................................................... 11

Setpoints and Configuration...............................................................................................12
Unit Operation....................................................................................................................12
Unit Operation Under Power Failure Condition..................................................................19
OptiView Control Center....................................................................................................20
Interface Conventions........................................................................................................21
Navigation ....................................................................................................................22
Languages ....................................................................................................................22
Analog Input Ranges..........................................................................................................24
Home Screen ....................................................................................................................26
Evaporator / Absorber Screen............................................................................................28
Generator / Condenser Screen..........................................................................................30
System Screen...................................................................................................................32
Purge Screen ....................................................................................................................34
Purge Trend Screen...........................................................................................................36
Control Valve Screen.........................................................................................................37
Setpoints Screen................................................................................................................38
Diagnostics Screen............................................................................................................42
Sales Order Screen............................................................................................................43
History Screen....................................................................................................................44
Trend Screen ....................................................................................................................45
Trend Setup Screen...........................................................................................................48
Triggers Screen..................................................................................................................49
Display Messages..............................................................................................................51
Status Messages..........................................................................................................51
Run Messages.............................................................................................................51
Start Inhibit Messages..................................................................................................53
Warning Messages.......................................................................................................53
Routine Shutdown Messages.......................................................................................57
Cycling Shutdown Messages.......................................................................................57
Safety Shutdown Messages.........................................................................................58
Equipment Status Messages........................................................................................63
SECTION 3 PRINTERS....................................................................................... 65
Printer Setup......................................................................................................................66
Control Center Setup.........................................................................................................67
Downloading Histories to a Laptop....................................................................................71

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 – MODEL YIA OPTIVIEW CHILLER..............................5 FIGURE 14 – SALES ORDER SCREEN..................................... 43
FIGURE 2 – FLOW DIAGRAM..........................................................9 FIGURE 15 – HISTORY SCREEN................................................ 44
FIGURE 3 – OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER............................. 20 FIGURE 16 – TREND SCREEN.................................................... 46
FIGURE 4 – YIA OPTIVIEW NAVIGATION................................... 23 FIGURE 17 – TREND SETUP SCREEN...................................... 48
FIGURE 5 – HOME SCREEN........................................................ 26 FIGURE 18 – TRIGGERS SCREEN............................................. 49
FIGURE 6 – EVAPORATOR / ABSORBER SCREEN................. 28 FIGURE 19 - PRINTERS................................................................. 65
FIGURE 7 – GENERATOR / CONDENSER SCREEN............... 30 FIGURE 20 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (OPERATING DATA)........ 67
FIGURE 8 – SYSTEM SCREEN.................................................... 32 FIGURE 21 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (LAST NORMAL STOP)... 68
FIGURE 9 – PURGE SYSTEM SCREEN..................................... 34 FIGURE 22 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (SALES ORDER).............. 68
FIGURE 10 – PURGE TREND SCREEN..................................... 36 FIGURE 23 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (HISTORY)......................... 69
FIGURE 11 – CONTROL VALVE SCREEN................................. 37 FIGURE 24 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (PURGE TREND).............. 69
FIGURE 12 – SETPOINTS SCREEN........................................... 38 FIGURE 25 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (SETPOINTS).................... 67
FIGURE 13 – DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN...................................... 42 FIGURE 26 – COMMUNICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM............ 71

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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM AND FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION

FIGURE 1 – MODEL YIA ABSORPTION CHILLER LD14498

GENERAL INFORMATION water (the refrigerant) to boil at a temperature below that

of the liquid being chilled. Chilled liquid entering the
The chiller is controlled by a modern state of the art evaporator can be cooled for air conditioning or process
Microcomputer Control Center that monitors its op- cooling applications.
eration. The Control Center is programmed by the
operator to suit job specifications. The operating status, Evaporator
temperatures, pressures, and other information pertinent The section of a chiller that is responsible for removing
to operation of the chiller are automatically displayed the heat from the chilled water circuit, thus cooling the
and read on a graphic display. Other display screens chilled water to be used to cool a building, a manufac-
can be observed by pressing the keys as labelled on the turing process, or whatever application it is intended.
control center. Typically, the chilled water is cooled from 54°F - 44°F
(12.2 - 6.6°C).
The principle of refrigeration is the exchange of heat
and, in absorption liquid chilling, there are four basic In an absorption chiller, the pure refrigerant generated in
heat exchange surfaces: the evaporator, the absorber, the the generator is cooled and condensed in the Condenser
generator and the condenser. and supplied to the Evaporator. Here, it is immediately
exposed to a much lower pressure which causes some
In absorption chilling, the refrigerant is water but, like immediate flashing (boiling). Most of the refrigerant
any refrigeration system, absorption chilling uses evapo- cools to the saturation temperature and remains in liquid
ration and condensation to remove heat. To maintain form. It is then pumped and sprayed over the Evapora-
effective evaporation and condensation, absorption tor tube bundle. As the refrigerant passes over the outer
chilling employs two shells which operate at different surface of the tubes, it evaporates (i.e. flashes or boils)
controlled vacuums. because of the low pressure, approximately 5.5-6.5
mmHg which is equivalent to a saturation temperature
The lower shell (Evaporator and Absorber) has an of 36-41°F (2.2-5°C). The refrigerant vapor is then
internal absolute pressure of about one one-hundredth immediately drawn through the eliminator towards the
that of the outside atmosphere - or six millimeters of Absorber. This vacuum is caused by the hygroscopic
mercury, a relatively high vacuum. The vacuum allows action, the affinity Lithium Bromide has for the refrig-
erant vapor.

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Absorber Solution Pump

The concentrated solution coming back from the genera- A hermetically sealed, centrifugal pump located under
tor is partially mixed with solution from the absorber the absorber. It receives diluted lithium bromide solu-
section then pumped to a solution spray header where tion from the absorber shell and circulates it through a
it is sprayed over the tubes in the absorber. Refrigerant heat exchanger, then up to the generator. The discharge
vapor is absorbed into the solution and the solution is of this pump operates in a pressure that is above atmo-
thus diluted. This diluted solution is collected at the spheric pressure. The pump is cooled by the solution it
bottom of the absorber where it is again pumped to the is pumping.
generator.
Refrigerant Pump
Generator A hermetically sealed, centrifugal pump located down-
The diluted solution is then pumped through the heat stream of the evaporator outlet box. This pump receives
exchanger, where it is preheated by hot concentrated so- liquid refrigerant from the evaporator and discharges it
lution from the generator. The heat exchanger improves back up to the evaporator sprays. It continues to re-cir-
the efficiency of the cycle by reducing the amount of culate the refrigerant while the chiller is operational.
steam or hot water required to heat the dilute solution
in the generator. The dilute solution then continues to Purge Pump
the upper shell containing the Generator and Condenser, An external pump connected to the purge system of the
where the absolute pressure is approximately one-tenth unit. This pump is used to evacuate non-condensables
that of the outside atmosphere, or seventy millimeters from the unit.
of mercury. The dilute solution flows over the generator
tubes and is heated by steam or hot water passing through Eductor
the interior of the tubes. The amount of heat input from An eductor is a liquid-powered jet pump. Jet pumps
the steam or hot water is controlled by a motorized valve have no moving parts and use a high-pressure stream
and is in response to the required cooling load. The of liquid to pass through a nozzle, causing a portion of
hot generator tubes boil the dilute solution, releasing a low-pressure stream coming into the side of the pump
refrigerant vapor. to combine with the nozzle stream. This causes a reduc-
tion in pressure at the low-pressure inlet and induces the
Condenser rest of the low-pressure inlet substance to flow into the
The refrigerant vapor rises to the condenser and is body of the pump.
condensed by the cooler tower water running through
the condenser tubes. The liquid refrigerant flows back On IsoFlow™ units, an eductor is used in place of a
to the lower shell, and is once again sprayed over the centrifugal pump to induce strong concentrated solu-
evaporator. The refrigerant cycle has been completed. tion exiting the generator outlet box to combine with
Now the concentrated lithium bromide solution flows weak concentrated solution exiting the solution pump
from the generator back to the absorber in the lower discharge, before going to the absorber spray header.
shell, ready to absorb more refrigerant. Its cycle has
also been completed. Level Switches
There are two level switches that sense liquid levels on
Solution Heat Exchanger the IsoFlow units. Both are located in the refrigerant
A counterflow Solution to Solution Heat Exchanger. A circuit. Switch (1F) is at the side of the evaporator re-
component that exchanges heat between two streams of frigerant outlet box, and senses the level in the box. At
Lithium Bromide solution. The hotter the solution being low levels in this box, the 1F switch will open, causing
supplied to the generators is, the less heat that needs to the control panel to initiate corrective procedures to keep
be added, thus improving efficiency. Likewise, the cooler the unit from running out of refrigerant. Switch (3F) is
the solution is going to the Absorber, the less heat that located just before the inlet of the Buffalo refrigerant
needs to be removed by the cooling tower. Therefore, the pump. It’s main purpose is to keep the Buffalo pump
heat exchanger preheats the solution going to the genera- from cavitation and eventual overheating.
tor and cools the solution going to the Absorber.

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Power Panel Rupture Disk

The power panel serves as single-point wiring location Although IsoFlow™ absorption units operate at less than
for the unit’s incoming power wiring. It houses all the atmospheric pressure (a vacuum), if certain safeties fail
unit pump contactors and overloads, as well as fuses and and/or incorrect valves are closed, the unit could experi-
terminal lugs for ease of serviceability. A transformer ence higher pressures in certain chambers. Therefore, a
is included to reduce the incoming unit voltage to the pressure relief apparatus, a rupture disk, is added.
micropanel. 1
Automatic De-crystallization Pipe (ADC)
Isolation Valve The automatic de-crystallization pipe is a U-shaped line
One isolation valve is located at each Buffalo Pump inlet coming off the generator solution outlet box and termi-
and outlet. It is a positive sealing, butterfly type valve nating in the absorber shell. During normal unit opera-
mounted between standard ANSI flanges. Each valve tion, this line has no flow in it. If crystallization were to
incorporates an EPDM liner on the valve face to act as occur, it would normally be in the strong solution side of
a sealing surface. When closed, the valves will isolate the heat exchanger. This blockage would back up solu-
the unit vacuum from the pump area to offer ease of tion into the generator solution and into the automatic
serviceability when servicing the pumps. de-crystallization pipe. Once the hot solution goes into
the ADC pipe, it bypasses the heat exchanger and goes
Hot Water Valve directly into the absorber shell, thus heating the solution
The capacity control valve which regulates the amount in the absorber shell. The heated solution in the absorber
of hot water to the generator (Hot Water units only). then heats up the crystallized heat exchanger from the
opposite side of the tubes and causes the crystallized
Steam Valve lithium bromide to dissolve back into solution.
The capacity control valve which regulates the amount
of steam to the unit (Steam units only). ADC Flush Line
This line runs between the solution pump discharge and
Oil Trap the ADC line. When the solution pump runs, weak solu-
The oil trap is located between the purge pump suction tion is constantly supplied to the ADC line. This keeps
connection and the unit. It is designed so it will hold one the ADC line from crystallizing, due to it being exposed
complete oil charge of the vacuum pump. In the event to the low pressures generated within the absorber while
air was to get into the unit through the vacuum pump, the unit is running.
the low pressure in the absorber would induce the oil
into the system. Therefore, the oil trap is used as a safety Alcohol (2-Ethylhexanol)
measure to protect the absorption unit from the oil.
A liquid added to an absorption chiller (about 1% by
mass) to enhance the heat and mass transfer in the Ab-
Orifice
sorber. It is an octyl alcohol whose chemical name is
A restriction in a liquid line for the purpose of reducing
2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol (C8H18O) with a molecular weight
the internal diameter of the line. Usually created by a
of 130.2, a boiling point of 364.3°F (184.6°C), and a
blank piece of metal with a small hole drilled into it,
flash point of 177.8°F (81°C) at 760 mmHg. Having a
to create a pressure differential when a liquid passes
colorless, clear appearance, it has a somewhat pungent
through it.
odor. By adding 2- Ethylhexanol to the absorption cycle,
overall unit performance increases by 5-15%. In addi-
Pass Baffle
tion, cycle temperatures, pressures, and concentrations
A division plate or plates (baffles) inserted into a water
tend to decrease with the addition of 2-Ethylhexanol.
box to create chambers which force the water to pass
through different portions of the tube bundle, called
Concentration
passes. Although the pressure drop increases with in-
The percent by weight of lithium bromide present in
creasing passes, the trade-off for heat transfer optimiza-
solution. New solution is sent with a concentration of
tion and nozzle locations are justified.
53%.

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Condenser (Tower) Water 2SOL

The external water loop which is used to remove heat (Stabilizer refrigerant solenoid valve)
from the unit. This water passes first through the Ab- This solenoid valve is located on a separate line that goes
sorber, then the Condenser. Typical temperatures are between the discharge of the refrigerant pump to the
entering the Absorber at 85°F (29.4°C), leaving the generator's (return) strong solution line. This solenoid
Absorber (entering the Condenser, i.e. crossover) at 92°F valve works in conjunction with the ADC (Automatic
(33.3°C), and leaving the Condenser at 95°F (35°C). Decrystallization Line) & Short Dilution Cycle. When
Some external means of removing this heat is necessary. RT2 senses an increase in temperature to 160°F (71.1°C)
Typically a cooling tower is used for this application. in the ADC line, the 2SOL will be energized for a certain
period of time, this will allow the transfer of refrigerant
Inhibitor from the refrigerant pump to the generator's drain line,
An inhibitor is an additive in the solution that helps thus diluting the solution to the shell side of the solu-
promote the formation of a protective iron oxide film tion to the shell side of the solution-to-solution (STS)
on the interior ferrous surfaces in the unit. This film is heat exchanger. This valve can be energized manually
called Magnetite and can be seen as a black coating. It from the control panel. This function acts as a "blow
is this protective coating, not the actual inhibitor, which down" feature to accelerate the clean up of contaminated
helps to reduce internal corrosion rates in the machine. refrigerant.
All new solution that comes with the chiller has the
recommended amount of inhibitor included in it. 3SOL
(Unloader refrigerant level solenoid valve)
Non-condensables This solenoid valve is located on a separate line between
A gaseous substance that cannot be liquified or con- the discharge of the solution pump and the evaporator
densed at the pressure and temperature surrounding it. refrigerant outlet box. Its control is via the 1F refrigerant
The presence of non-condensables in the unit can cause level switch. When 1F opens, the 3 SOL is energized to
severe performance problems. Non-condensables appear allow the transfer of solution from the solution pump
in two forms in the unit: to the evaporator refrigerant outlet box. This helps the
1. Internally generated non-condensables are formed chiller stay on line at light loads with low condenser
as a by-product of corrosion. water temperatures and keeps the refrigerant pump
from cavitation by providing a sufficient supply of
2. Air may be drawn into a unit via leaks.
refrigerant.
Non-condensables that collect in the absorber section
1F
of the unit blanket the heat transfer tubes and raise the
internal pressure, thus reducing the absorber’s ability (Refrigerant level switch)
to capture the refrigerant vapor. Non-condensables that This switch is located in a separate chamber on the side
collect in the high side of the unit end up in the con- of the evaporator refrigerant outlet box. It senses if a
denser section, where they blanket the condenser tubes, level is present or not in this box. If the level of refriger-
reducing the condenser’s capacity. It should be noted ant is not present the control logic will act to satisfy the
that the only non-condensable that is not self-generated refrigerant pump needs and sustain unit operation.
by the chemistry inside the unit is nitrogen. Air is over
70% nitrogen; an air leak is the only external source 3F
of nitrogen. All other non-condensables are generated (Refrigerant pump level switch)
by various chemical reactions that occur internally for This switch is located just before the refrigerant pump
many different reasons. suction connection. It is used in conjunction with 1F
refrigerant level switch to ensure a steady supply of
Refrigerant refrigerant to the pump. When the refrigerant level de-
(Water, H2O). Deionized water is used as the refrigerant. creases below the 3F switch, the logic control will start
the count down on the preset refrigerant pump shutdown
Solution delay time. If the 3F switch closes before the shutdown
A mixture of deionized water with a certain % by weight delay time elapses, the count down is stopped and the
of dissolved lithium bromide (LiBr). Corrosion inhibi- refrigerant pump continues to operate.
tors are also added to the solution to reduce the internal
corrosion rates in the unit.

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KEY HP1
PT1
CONCENTRATED CONDENSER RT4
SOLUTION (LiBr) TOWER WATER
DILUTE SOLUTION VR40 OUTLET
(LiBr) PT4
INTERMEDIATE
SOLUTION (LiBr) HT1
VP10
CHILLED LIQUID RT9
TOWER STEAM OR HOT WATER PURGE
WATER
CONTROL VALVE TANK
REFRIGERANT LIQUID
LOW TEMPERATURE RT7
HOT WATER OR
REFRIGERANT LIQUID
HIGH TEMPERATURE
STEAM

GENERATOR **PT2
DILUTE PURGE LIQUID
GENERATOR
OUTLET
GAS / VAPOR

VS3
VENT
VP2

RT1
CHILLED
WATER VP4
OUTLET
TO GENERATOR

RT6 CHILLED
WATER
INLET
EVAPORATOR

***VP1

RT8 Abs. Press.

AUTOMATIC DE-CRYSTALLIZATION PIPE

Gauge
FROM GENERATOR

1F

RT5 TOWER
WATER
INLET

LRT 7 SOL
ABSORBER
RT3 RT2 PT3
VS17 3F VR10
8 SOL
2SOL
(Stabilizer) VR8
VR9 Oil Trap
REF.
PUMP

3SOL VR11 VP8

(Unloader) SOL
PUMP

DRAIN VS12 VS19

RT10 VS20
VS13
VS18 Purge
Pump

* Orifices may differ between various models.

** PT2 is for Steam units only.
*** May differ between various models.
LD13806a

FIGURE 2 – FLOW DIAGRAM

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SECTION 2
OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER
INTRODUCTION The OptiViewTM control center expands the capabilities
of remote control and communications. By providing a
The YORK OptiView™ Control Center is a micropro- common networking protocol through E-Link Gateway,
cessor based control system for YORK chillers. YORK Chillers not only work well individually, but
also as a team.
The panel comes configured with a full screen LCD
Graphic Display mounted in the middle of a keypad The E-Link Gateway provides communications for 2
interface. The graphic display allows the presentation YORK chillers with Building Automation Systems
of several operating parameters at once. In addition, (BAS). The E-link is a circuit board that can be installed
the operator may view a graphical representation of the directly in the OptiView Panel or can be supplied already
historical operation of the chiller as well as the present mounted in a line voltage capable enclosure.
operation. For the novice user, the locations of various
chiller parameters are clearly and intuitively marked. This new protocol allows increased remote control of the
Instructions for specific operations are provided on chiller, as well as 24-hour performance monitoring via
many of the screens. a remote site. In addition, compatibility is maintained
with the present network of E-Link communications.
The graphic display also allows information to be repre- The chiller also maintains the standard digital remote
sented in both English (temperatures in °F and pressures capabilities as well. Both of these remote control ca-
in PSIG) and Metric (temperatures in °C and pressures pabilities allow for the standard Energy Management
in kPa) mode. The advantages are most apparent in the System (EMS) interface:
ability to display English, German, Italian, Spanish, and
Portuguese languages. 1. Remote Start
2. Remote Stop
The Control Center continually monitors the system op- 3. Remote Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature
eration and records the cause of any shutdowns (Safety, Setpoint adjustment (0-10VDC) or Pulse Width
Cycling or Normal). This information is recorded in Modulation
memory and is preserved even through a power failure
condition. The user may recall it for viewing at any time 4. Remote Load Limit Setpoint adjustment
by accessing the History Screen. During operation, the (0-10VDC) or Pulse Width Modulation
user is continually advised of the operating conditions 5. Remote “Ready to Start” Contacts
by various status and warning messages. In addition, it 6. Safety Shutdown Contacts
may be configured to notify the user of certain conditions 7. Cycling Shutdown Contacts
via alarms. A complete listing of shutdown, status, and
8. See 155.21-W2 for additional connection details
warning messages is attached in the Display Messages
section of this book.
The chiller operating program resides in the OptiView
control center Microboard. The control center could be
There are certain screens, displayed values, program-
equipped with the following Microboard:
mable Setpoints and manual control shown in this book
that are for Service Technician use only. They are only
displayed when logged in at SERVICE access level • 031-02430-005 – The program resides in non-
or higher. removable onboard memory. The software version
is C.OPT.15.xx.yzz, and is viewable on the DIAG-
These parameters affect chiller opera- NOSTICS Screen in SERVICE access level. The
tion and should NEVER be modified by program can be upgraded by downloading a new
program from a Program Card. Program Cards are
anyone other than a qualified Service
shirt-pocket-size portable memory storage devices
Technician.
available from YORK.

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Software versions (C.OPT.15.xx.yzz) are alpha-numeric If the unit is equipped with Franklin Pumps, the steam/
codes that represent the application, language package hot water shut-off valves are energized and the refrigerant
and revision levels per below. Each time the controls pump and generator pump (50 Hz Models YIA-10E3 -
portion or language section is revised, the respective YIA-14F3) are started.
revision level increments.
If the unit is equipped with Buffalo pumps, refrigerant
• C – Commercial chiller pump operation is controlled by float/level switches 1F
and 3F. The refrigerant pump is not started until both
• OPT - Used on Microboard 031-02430-000 refrigerant level float switches 3F and 1F close and the
• 15 – YIA Absorption Chiller “REFRIGERANT PUMP STARTUP DELAY” setpoint
• xx - controls revision level (00, 01, etc) timer has elapsed as follows: The refrigerant level will
rise to a level that causes 3F to close. As the level con-
• y – language package (0=English only, 1=NEMA, tinues to rise, it will cause 1F to close. When 1F closes,
2=CE, 3=NEMA/CE ) the REFRIGERANT PUMP STARTUP DELAY setpoint
• zz – language package revision level (00, 01, etc) timer is started. If 1F remains closed for the duration of
the timer, the refrigerant pump is started when the pro-
SETPOINTS AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS grammed delay has elapsed.

The operating setpoints and configurations can be ac- After the refrigerant pump has been started, if the refrig-
cessed thru the OptiView control panel. Modifications to erant level decreases to the extent that first 1F opens and
the setpoints and configurations can only be done from then 3F opens, the REFRIGERANT PUMP SHUTOFF
the OPERATOR or SERVICE level. DELAY setpoint timer is started when 3F opens. If 3F
remains open for the duration of the timer, the refriger-
UNIT OPERATION ant pump is shut off after the programmed delay has
elapsed. When the unit first enters SYSTEM RUN or
Start and Stop the Unit after a refrigerant pump shutdown has occurred due to low
The unit can be started using the main switch, using a refrigerant level, the Chiller REFRIGERANT LEVEL
remote signal when the unit is in remote mode or by a SHUTDOWN setpoint timer is started. The programmed
scheduled starting. value is the number of minutes the unit is allowed to run
without the refrigerant pump running. If the refrigerant
If the steam or hot water control valve is open less than pump is not started before the timer has elapsed, a safety
10% and the leaving chilled liquid temperature is at or shutdown is initiated.
above setpoint run is initiated and the chilled liquid and
Condenser pump contacts close. The chilled and con- To assure that both 1F and 3F float/level switches are
denser liquid flow switches are bypassed for 30 seconds operational, the program compares the state of 1F to 3F.
each after the respective pump contacts close, or until the Since each float/level switch closes as the refrigerant level
respective flow switch closes, if less than 30 seconds. If rises against it and opens when the level decreases below
the unit is kept from starting because the leaving liquid the device, and 1F is at a higher level than 3F, it is not
temperature is below setpoint, a cycling shutdown shall possible that 1F would be closed if 3F is still open; unless
be initiated. one of the switches is malfunctioning. If this condition is
detected, a warning is displayed.
For Low Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature (LCHLT)
shutdowns only, the system starting temperature is de- The unit will perform a cycling shutdown without initiat-
termined by adding 2.0°F(1.1°C) to the leaving chilled ing dilution when LCHLT is less than LCHLT Setpoint
water setpoint. - LCHLT Shutdown Setpoint (see Setpoints Section).
During this shutdown, dilution is initiated if the strong
If the condenser or chilled liquid flow switch does not solution temperature drops below a calculated value for
close within 30 seconds of the pump contacts closure, a crystallization. When the local entered LCHLT setpoint
safety shutdown is performed. is manually changed, LCHLT must be below both the
new and previous LCHLT setpoint values by the offset
When run conditions are met and flow switches closed for amount to initiate cycling shutdown until 30 minutes
2 continuous seconds, startup continues as follows: have elapsed from the time of change. After 30 minutes,
low LCHLT cycling shutdown is based only on the new

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setpoint. This allows the chiller to remain running while Strong Solution Concentration (SSC) Control
adjusting LCHLT to a new setpoint. If a setpoint change The "Strong Solution Concentration Control" is a fuzzy
is entered more than once within 5 minutes of the first logic control; to avoid the unit reaching concentrations
entry, the final entry is considered a single change and that can crystallize the solution.
the control works to that value and the value before any
entry changes were made. The 30 minute delay for cy- Load Limits
cling shutdown temp entered does NOT apply to remote Additionally, the following limits may exist:
command setpoint changes. • Pulldown Limit Active; if True, the control limits
the max. load to the pulldown current load value.
The unit can be stopped at any moment by pressing the
main switch to the stop position, by receiving a stop order
• Soft shutdown in process; if True, the control lim- 2
its the max. load to the ramp down current load
remotely when the unit is in remote mode, when there is
value.
a scheduled stop or by requesting a soft shutdown on the
user interface. • Remote Control active; if True, the load should NOT
be more than remote load limit setpoint.
When the unit is stopped using the main switch or by • Warning activated; panel will display a warning
applying a scheduled stop, the control valve closes and a message that is further explained in the Messages
dilution cycle is performed immediately. When the unit is Section of this manual.
stopped remotely with a soft shutdown selected or by a lo- • Max. Load Limit; programmed valve position
cal soft shutdown. The loading of the unit will be linearly limit.
decreased on a user programmed ramp down time to the
valve unload limit (programmed at SERVICE access from Limiting Capacity by mixing Solution &
10% to 20%) before shutting the unit down, and then a Refrigerant
dilution cycle is performed. This results in less shock to Isoflow chillers are equipped with provisions to accom-
the customer's steam/hot water supply system. modate low load operation (down 10%) with cooling
water temperature as low as 45°F (7.2°C). Achievement
Once the Soft Shutdown initiates ramp down, it will of low capacity at low cooling water temperature requires
continue until the user defined unloading threshold is reduction of concentration in the solution circuit. Water
met, regardless of any run/stop status change before from the refrigerant circuit is added to the solution circuit
shutdown. for dilution naturally by operating the unit at low load.

If the unit is operating under a load condition that is equal Further load reduction occurs by sending Lithium Bro-
to the low unload limit setpoint, when the soft shutdown mide under a controlled basis to the refrigerant circuit.
is initiated, the unit will go into an instant shutdown. The amount of actual Lithium Bromide transferred is kept
to a minimum by introducing this Lithium Bromide only
Automatic Load Control when the refrigerant level in the refrigerant circuit is at a
Three subcontrols interacting constantly determine load minimum operational level.
valve position. They are "Leaving Chilled Liquid Tem-
perature Control (LCHLT Control)", "Strong Solution The unloader valve (3SOL) is opened when the upper
Control (SCC Control)" and load limits. The control refrigerant float/level switch (1F) opens and the leav-
performs an analysis of all of them and never exceeds ing chilled water temperature is greater than 2°F above
the lowest limit. setpoint. This temperature threshold prevents transfer of
solution during possible low refrigerant level at start-up
Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature by blocking out the operation of 3SOL until the chilled
(LCHLT) Control water temperature is within range of normal operation.
The "Leaving Chilled Water Temperature Control" is a
fuzzy logic control, to match the leaving chilled liquid The refrigerant level solenoid (unloader control) 3SOL
temperature with leaving chilled liquid temperature Valve is energized (open) to transfer solution from the
setpoint. solution (absorber on 50Hz models YIA-10E3 - YIA 14F3
with Franklin Pumps) pump discharge to the refrigerant
pump suction when a low level of refrigerant would oth-
erwise cause refrigerant pump cavitation.

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During normal operation where at least medium load Dilution Cycle Operation
prevails, Lithium Bromide in the refrigerant circuit is A dilution cycle is performed every time the chiller is
NOT required. The YIA unit provides means for Lithium cycled off or shutdown. The purpose of the dilution cycle
Bromide removal from the refrigerant circuit as load is is to prevent the solution from crystallization while the
increased. chiller is off by reducing the solution concentration.
The goal is to reduce the concentration down to 57°
During operation, the refrigerant temperature sensor (13.8°C) at which the crystallization temperature is
(RT8), which is continuously monitored and displayed, near 35° F (1.6°C). A dilution cycle will occur at most
provides several control functions. If the refrigerant unit shutdowns. A typical dilution cycle will operate the
temperature falls to 35.5°F (1.9°C), the stabilizer refriger- refrigerant, solution, generator (Franklin pumps 10E3 –
ant solenoid valve (2SOL) is energized (open) on units 14F3 only), condenser and chilled liquid pumps with the
equipped with Franklin pumps; if the unit is equipped with control valve fully closed. When a dilution cycle is per-
Buffalo pumps, it will be energized only if the refrigerant formed, the evaporator continues generating vapor and
pump is running. This transfers refrigerant to the genera- the absorber continues the mass transfer by absorbing the
tor’s solution outlet line to reduce the concentration, thus vapor, but the rate produced in the generator is reduced
reducing the cooling capacity of the unit. This lessens the drastically because the control valve is closed.
possibility of crystallization. Simultaneously, unit loading
is inhibited to 50% valve position. If the temperature falls The Mod “D”, YIA absorption chiller is capable of
to 34.0°F (1.1°C), the solution (absorber on 50 Hz Models performing four different dilution cycles:
YIA-10E3 – YIA-14F3 with Franklin pumps) pump turns 1. Normal dilution
off; this should allow the refrigerant temperature to rise.
2. Manual dilution
If the refrigerant temperature rises to 35.5°F (1.9°C), the
solution pump turns on. If the refrigerant temperature 3. Limited dilution
rises to 36.0°F (2.2°C), the stabilizer refrigerant solenoid 4. Short dilution
valve is de-energized (closed), and the unit loading inhibit
is removed. Normal Dilution Cycle – is performed when the short
dilution cycle is disabled and unit is under either leaving
However if the refrigerant temperature continues to fall, chilled liquid temp (LCHLT) control or strong solution
a low refrigerant temperature safety shutdown occurs at concentration (SSC) control. The control valve will close
33.0°F (.5°C). If the unit experiences a shutdown when and all pumps; solution, refrigerant, generator (Franklin
the refrigerant temperature is 34°F (1.1°C) or below, the pumps 10E3 – 14F3 units only), condenser and chilled
chilled liquid pump contacts remain closed for a mini- liquid will continue to run for 6 minutes. The normal
mum of 30 minutes. Subsequently, when the refrigerant dilution cycle will terminate after the 6 minute interval is
temperature rises to 37.0°F (2.8°C), the dilution cycle complete. A normal dilution cycle is independent of the
begins. solution concentration at the start of the dilution cycle.
A normal dilution cycle will initiate in all three control
The motor coolant solenoid valve (units with Franklin panel access levels (View, Operator, or Service). The
pumps only) is energized (open) whenever the strong solu- following conditions will pre-maturely terminate the
tion temperature is above 160°F (71.1°C) (this threshold normal dilution cycle.
is programmable from 127°F to 160°F (52.8 to 71.1°C);
the threshold should only be programmed by a qualified
service technician.

The motor coolant solenoid valve is de-energized (closed)

whenever the strong solution temperature is below the
programmed open threshold minus 10°F. The purpose
of the valve is to prevent evaporation of water from the
coolant reservoir during unit shutdown or when the unit
operates at low load and low condensing water tempera-
tures. However, if the refrigerant and solution (absorber
and generator on 50 Hz Models YIA-10E3 – YIA-14F3
with Franklin pumps) pump motor coolant level float
switch opens, the unit locks out on a safety shutdown.

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System Details Manual Dilution Cycle – is only available in the “Sys-

Condition tems” screen when the panel is set to “Service” access
Display Message
Chilled liquid flow opens Dilution cycle interrupted
level. The manual dilution key will NOT show in the
greater than 2 seconds – chilled water off “View” or “Operator” access level screens. When the
manual dilution key is pressed when the unit is not run-
Condenser water flow
Dilution cycle interrupted ning (unit switch in stop position), a pop up box will
opens greater than 30
– Cond water off appear to confirm the start of the manual dilution cycle.
seconds
Press the “” key to confirm the dilution cycle and the
Solution pump contacts Solution pump
open overloads open refrigerant, solution, generator (Franklin pumps 10E3
– 14F3 only), condenser and chilled liquid pumps will
Refrigerant pump Refrigerant pump
operate for 6 minutes. To terminate the dilution cycle
2
contacts open overloads open
press the manual dilution key again and confirm “Stop
34°F (1.1°C) less than Low refrigerant temp
dilution cycle (Yes/No)” by pressing the “” key in the
refrigerant temp less than RT8 is less than 35.5°F
or equal to 35.5° (1.9°C) (1.9°C)
pop up box.
33°F (.55°C) less than Low refrigerant temp RT8
refrigerant temp less than is less than 34°F (1.1°C) System Details
Condition
34°F (1.1°C) solution pump is off Display Message
Low refrigerant temp Chilled liquid flow opens is Dilution cycle interrupted
Refrigerant temp less than greater than 2.0 seconds – chilled water off
analog RT8 is less than
or equal to 33°F (0.56°C)
33°F (0.56°C) Condenser water flow
Dilution cycle interrupted
Low refrigerant temp Low refrigerant temp opens is greater than 30
– Cond water off
safety device open digital LRT opened seconds
Strong solution temp Generator Hi temp analog Solution pump contacts Solution pump overloads
g r e a t e r t h a n 3 3 0 ° F switch RT3 is greater than open open
(166°C) 330°F (166°C) Refrigerant pump Refrigerant pump
Generator Hi temp digital contacts open overloads open
Generator High temp
switch HT1 opened – Man Refrigerant temp is less Low ref temp analog
safety device open
reset than or equal to 33°F RT8 is less than 33°F
After 30 sec. delay, dilu- (0.56°C) (0.56°C)
3F opening = ref pump
tion cycle terminated – Low refrigerant temp Low ref temp digital LRT
shutdown delay setpoint
switch 3F opened. safety device open opened
Motor coolant float switch Generator High temp Gen hi-temp dig switch
is open for 0.5 sec. (units Low motor coolant level - safety device open HT1 opened – man reset
w i t h F r a n k l i n p u m p s MCFL switch opened Dilution cycle interrupted
only) 3F open = ref pump – switch 3F opened
Generator shell pressure Generator Hi pressure shutdown delay setpoint Ref level switch
is greater than or equal to analog switch PT1 greater conflict - CHK 1F & 3F
672mmHg (analog) than 672 mmHg Motor coolant float switch
High pressure (digital) Generator Hi-Pressure is open for 0.5 sec. (units Low motor coolant level -
safety device open digital switch HP1 open w i t h F r a n k l i n p u m p s MCFL switch opened
Auxiliary safety shutdown Auxiliary safety only)
contact is open shutdown Generator shell pressure Generator Hi pressure
Remote/Local cycling Unit shutdown by remote is greater than or equal to analog switch PT1 is
contact is open device 672mmHg (analog) greater than 672 mmHg
Multi-Unit cycling contact Unit shutdown by multi High pressure (digital) Generator Hi Pressure
is open -unit remote safety device open digital switch HP1 open
Auxiliary safety shutdown Auxiliary safety
contact is open shutdown
Remote/Local cycling Unit shutdown by remote
contact is open device
Multi-Unit cycling contact Unit shutdown by multi
is open unit remote

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Limited Dilution Cycle – A limited dilution cycle was The mode determines how to clear the purge tank.
created for power failure situations when the unit is • Auto-purge mode enables the unit able to clear the
connected to a stand-by generator. A limited dilution purge tank by itself and monitor its performance.
will only operate the solution pump or generator pump
• Manual purge mode allows the operator to clear the
(Franklin pump 10E3 – 14F3 units only) for a four hour
purge tank when necessary.
time period to conserve energy. It will not operate the
chilled liquid pump or condenser tower water pump • Maintenance mode allows the operator to change
during this period. If the condenser flow switch closes, the purge pump oil.
(indicating flow) the limited dilution cycle will termi-
nate. If the chilled water pump flow switch closes, the Repair mode gives the service technician full freedom
limited dilution cycle will continue. During a limited for all purge device operation. It allows troubleshoot-
dilution cycle, the unit will continue to monitor if the ing and also allows operation to purge directly from the
fault condition has been cleared to switch to a normal evaporator-absorber shell, which is helpful in the unit
dilution cycle. start-up process.

Short Dilution Cycle – The short dilution cycle option To reduce the risk of injury, never oper-
must be enabled under the “Setpoints” screen in Service ate the purge pump with the belt guard
access level. Upon unit shut down, the software logic removed!
will monitor the strong solution temperature taken at
RT10 and compare this to the solution concentration
crystallization point. The duration period of the short
dilution cycle will be as follows: Extreme caution must be taken when
performing a purge process. Never
Pumps allowing air to enter the unit at any
2SOL opening
Concentration operation
duration duration time.
Less than 57% 60 seconds N/A
57% - 59% 70 seconds 50 seconds
The auto-purge system can start and
59% - 61% 110 seconds 90 seconds stop automatically; even when the unit
61% - 63% 170 seconds 150 seconds is NOT running.
63% - 65% 200 seconds 180 seconds
Greater than 65% 230 seconds 210 seconds

Depending on the solution concentration, the 2SOL Smart Purge

(stabilizer) solenoid valve will open to allow refriger- The smart purge system is a new addition to the YIA
ant from the discharge side of the refrigerant pump to chiller product line. Smart purge system features in-
mix with the solution returning from the generator to clude:
accelerate the dilution process. This feature cannot be • Purge warm-up setpoint. This setpoint will allow
enabled during a power failure. All pumps; solution, the purge pump oil to warm-up before opening
refrigerant, generator (Franklin pumps 10E3 – 14F3 8SOL. It can be programmed from 2 minutes to
units only), condenser and chilled liquid will run during 20 minutes, default being 2 minutes. If the purge
a short dilution cycle. pump was running within 50 minutes prior to an
additional start-up, the warm-up period will default
Purge Process to 2 minutes.
The YIA OptiViewTM control handles 4 purge operation • The YIA auto-purge trigger pressure will be
modes, they are Auto, Manual, Maintenance, and Re- 80mmHg Abs, it will evacuate the purge tank to
pair. The chiller continually separates non-condensables 30mmHg Abs.
to the purge tank, regardless of mode. If these
non-condensables are NOT removed from the system • Continuous monitoring of the purge pump perfor-
they will collect in the absorber section and blanket the mance.
tubes. This blanketing will prevent the tubes from mak- • Continuous monitoring of the purge tank pressure.
ing the necessary mass transfer of refrigerant from the • Excess purge warning
evaporator section, thus reducing the units capacity.
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• Purge trending transducer (PT3) must be equal to or less than 15mm

• Post purge "Oil Clean-up" Hg Abs. If not, the purge pump will continue to run for
an additional minute. If during this additional minute,
the pressure at PT3 reaches 15mm Hg Abs or less, purge
The logic to control the YIA auto-purge is ONLY avail-
tank solenoid (7SOL) will open. If not, purge pump
able on units equipped with an OptiView Control Panel.
solenoid valve (8SOL) will close and the purge pump
Therefore there can be NO retrofitting of an auto-purge
continues to run for 65 seconds. This allows time for
system on older units unless it is equipped with an
purge pump solenoid valve (8SOL) to fully close. The
OptiView Control Panel.
panel will display a warning message that is further
explained in the Messages Section of this manual.
Control Min. Access 2
Mode
Source Level Req'd.
During the 65 second pump shut-off
Auto Local/Remote View delay, manual turn OFF of the purge
Manual Local/Remote Operator pump is prevented.
Repair Local/Remote Service
Maintenance Local/Remote Operator

The YIA purge system will collect any non-condensables If at anytime during the manual purge process, the purge
in the absorber section and store them in a unit mounted pump pressure at PT3 or purge tank pressure (PT4)
purge tank. At a predetermined purge tank pressure, the reaches 100mm Hg Abs or higher, both the purge pump
non-condensables will be expelled to the atmosphere by solenoid valve (8SOL) and purge tank solenoid valve
a unit mounted purge pump. The YIA auto-purge will (7SOL) will close. The purge pump will run for another
also monitor, record and trend the amount of purges in 65 seconds then shutdown and the panel will display a
any given time. warning message that is further explained in the Mes-
sages Section of this manual.
Manual Purge
It may be necessary to manually purge the unit mounted Once purge tank solenoid valve (7SOL) is opened,
purge tank. The manual mode allows the operator to non-condensables stored in the Purge Tank will be
perform this function. The manual purge can be per- expelled to the Atmosphere by the Purge Pump. The
formed from the OptiView control panel independent OptiView logic monitors this process and if a decrease
of unit operation. The pump can be turned on in either in pressure at the Purge Tank (PT4) is NOT seen every
the Operator or Service modes. 6 seconds, the panel will initiate a purge failure.

Before initiating a manual purge, VP2 A warning message will be displayed (further explained
must be opened and VP4 closed. in the Message Section of this manual) and both Purge
Tank Solenoid Valve (7SOL) and the Purge Pump
Motorized Ball Valve (8SOL) will close and the Purge
Pump will run for an additional 65 seconds before shut-
ting off.
From the HOME screen select the PURGE key to
navigate to the Purge Screen. Select MAN/AUTO so the The Manual Purge will continue until Purge Tank Trans-
purge field box displays "MANUAL". Press the "ON" ducer (PT4) reads 20mmHg Abs. At that time the manual
key and the purge pump will operate for 2 to 20 minutes purge will initiate a normal shutdown by closing Purge
depending on the duration of the Purge Warm-up setpoint Tank Solenoid (7SOL) and Purge Pump motorized Ball
(default is 2 minutes). If the purge pump was operated Valve (8SOL). The Purge Pump will continue to operate
in the past 50 minutes, the purge warm-up will be 2 for a post purge oil clean-up for 10 minutes.
minutes. Purge pump solenoid valve (8SOL) and purge
tank solenoid valve (7SOL) will be closed at this time. After the manual purging is finished, press the "PURGE
PUMP" key to activate purge pump field then press
After the pre-programmed purge warm-up period has the "OFF" key to shut off the pump. The pump will
timed out the purge pump solenoid valve (8SOL) will continue to run for an additional 10 minutes for a post
begin to open and a 1 minute timer will initiate. After the purge clean-up.
1 minute timeout, the pressure at purge pump pressure

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When the post purge cleaning process finishes, the Once the purge tank pressure transducer (PT4) reads 30
purge pump is turned off and the last 7 days manual mm Hg Abs, both 7SOL and 8SOL will close. The purge
purge counter and the total manual purge counter is pump will continue to run for another 10 minutes for a
increased by 1. post purge oil clean-up then shut off.

The manual purge can be stopped by the user at any When the post purge cleaning process finishes, the last
moment, but the manual purge counters will NOT be 7 day auto purge counter and total auto purge counter
increased if the (7SOL) (8SOL) valves are still closed. will increase by 1.
When the manual purge is manually stopped, the control
will close (7SOL) and (8SOL) and run the pump for 65 If at anytime during the manual purge process, the purge
seconds. pump pressure at PT3 or purge tank pressure (PT4)
reaches 100 mm Hg Abs or higher, both the purge pump
Auto Purge solenoid valve (8SOL) and purge pump solenoid valve
When the unit mounted purge tank pressure transducer, (7SOL) will close. The purge pump will run for another
PT4 reaches 80mm Hg Abs, the auto purge sequence 65 seconds then shut down and the panel will display a
is triggered. The purge pump will start and run for the warning message that is further explained in the Mes-
pre-programmed purge warm-up period. If no pre- sages Section of this manual.
programmed time period has been entered the default
will be 2 minutes. If the purge pump was operated in Maintenance Purge
the past 50 minutes prior to the auto purge sequence, The maintenance purge mode is intended exclusively for
the “Purge warm-up period” will be 2 minutes. After the the unit operator to periodically change the purge pump
purge pump warm-up setpoint time has expired, purge oil. Periodic oil changes are necessary to maintain ef-
pump solenoid (8SOL) will start to open and a 1 minute ficient operation of the system. The purge pump should
timer will initiate. always be operated with the gas ballast open to prevent
refrigerant vapor from condensing in the oil.
After 1 minute the pressure at purge pump pressure
transducer (PT3) is read. If this pressure is 15 mm Hg An indication of when the oil in the purge pump needs
Abs or less, purge tank solenoid (7SOL) will open. If changed is when the oil in the sight glass becomes yel-
not, the purge pump will continue to run for an additional lowish or milky in color. A purge pump capacity test
minute. If during this additional minute, the pressure at may also be an indicator, but this is not recommended
PT3 reaches 15 mm Hg Abs or less, purge tank solenoid for the operator to perform.
(7SOL) will open. If not, purge pump solenoid valve
(8SOL) will close and the purge pump continues to run It is recommended to warm-up the purge pump oil for
for 65 seconds. Please note during the 65 second pump a minimum of 10 minutes to reduce the viscosity of the
shut-off delay, manual turnoff of the purge pump is oil prior to draining.
prevented. This allows time for purge pump solenoid
valve (8SOL) to fully close. The panel will display a Enter the "Operator" access level by entering the op-
warning message that is further explained in the Mes- erator code "9675" and proceed to the "Purge Screen".
sages Section of this manual. Pressing the "Maintenance" key at the bottom of the
screen will change the purge mode to "Maint" and will
Once purge tank solenoid (7SOL) is opened, allow the pump to be started manually. The 8SOL and
non-condensables stored in the purge tank will be 7SOL valves will not open while the pump continues
expelled to the Atmosphere via the purge pump. The to run.
OptiView logic monitors this process and if a decrease
in pressure at the purge tank (PT4) is NOT seen every Once the pump is started in this man-
6 seconds, the panel will initiate a purge failure. ner the pump will continue to run until
it is manually shut off. Before proceed-
A warning message will be displayed (further explained
ing to any other purge mode, ensure
in the Messages Section of this manual) and both Purge
Tank Solenoid Valve (7SOL) and Purge Pump Motorized the purge pump is not running.
Ball Valve (8SOL) will close and purge pump will run
for another 65 seconds before shutting off.

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Purge Mode Changes Limited Auto-decrystallization

When the purge mode is changed, 7SOL and 8SOL are The limited auto-decrystallization process is triggered
closed. If NOT closed the purge pump will continue to when the temperature sensed by RT2 is greater than
run an additional 65 seconds, if it was running. 160°F (71°C), and 3F float switch is open (insufficient
refrigerant level for the refrigerant pump).
If the purge mode is changed to "REPAIR", it is possible • This process sets the valve opening to 50% to de-
to purge either the purge tank or the evaporator-absorber crease the concentration in the solution.
shell. Another option could be to test the purge line for
• Monitors 3F and 1F level switches, if both level
any leaks and verify pump performance without purg-
switches are closed, stops the limited decrytalliza-
ing the unit. 2
tion process and starts the normal auto-decrytalli-
• Purging the purge tank: open VP2, close VP4. zation process.
• Purging the shell: Close VP2 and open VP4 (VP2 could • This process lasts until the 10 minute ADC timer that
be open if it desired to make a faster vacuum). was running when Limited Auto-decrystalization
• Testing the purge line or the purge devices; Close started has completed.
VP2, and VP4.
Secondary Limited Auto-decrystallization
Auto-Decrystallization Process The secondary limited auto-decrystallization process is
The auto-decrystallization process is triggered when the called by the limited auto-decrystallization process when
ADC pipe temperature sensed by RT2 is greater than it finishes and the temperature sensed by RT2 is greater
160°F (71°C) and 3F float/level switch is closed (enough than 150°F (65.5°C), and the 3F level switch is open.
refrigerant level exists for the refrigerant pump). The • This process closes the control valve, because the
auto-decrystallization line provides an alternate path machine is NOT capable of adding refrigerant to
for the strong solution from the generator. the solution via 2SOL.
• Monitors 3F and 1F level switches, if both level
If a situation starts to develop such that solution concen- switches are closed, stops the secondary limited
tration from the generator is excessively high, solution auto-decrystallization process and starts the auto-
crystals will start to build on the shell side of the heat decrystallization process.
exchanger. This will restrict the flow through the nor-
• This process last 15 minutes. If the temperature
mal line of solution return from the generator, then the
sensed by RT2 is less than 150°F, the control as-
solution level will increase in the overflow box until it
sumes that the unit has been decrystallized and
reaches the auto-decrystallization line.
returns to running mode, if NOT, the control sets
• This process sets the control valve opening to 50% the machine in safety shutdown.
to decrease the concentration in the solution.
• Open Stabilizer Valve (2SOL) valve 2 minutes every UNIT OPERATION UNDER POWER FAILURE CON-
10 minutes. DITION USING AN EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY
• 3F float switch is closed (enough refrigerant level
exists for the refrigerant pump). When the chiller has an emergency power supply, this
feature helps prevent crystallization if there is a power
• If 3F level switch opens, stops the auto-decrystal-
failure. This feature manages the unit in three states:
lization process and starts the limited auto-decrstal-
lization process. • The unit is already diluted
• Reviews the temperature at RT2 every 10 minutes, • The unit is NOT diluted and it is possible to perform
if it is less than 150°F (65°C), the control assumes a limited dilution cycle
that the unit has been decrystallized and returns to • The unit is NOT diluted and it is NOT possible to
running mode. perform a limited dilution cycle because there was
• During a soft shutdown, if the unit were to go into a safety shutdown that does NOT allow the starting
an ADC mode, and the unit control valve is greater of the solution pump.
than 50% open, the valve will be immediately be
driven to the 50% position. The soft shutdown will All pumps are turned OFF and all valves are closed,
continue from the 50% position. The unit will go the control does NOT allow any manual operation of
into a mandatory 6 minute dilution cycle if shutdown the machine and waits until the unit has normal power
during ADC. supply. After that, the unit is ready to start.

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OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER The Start/Stop control is operated via a three-position

rocker/rotary switch. When toggled all the way to the
The OptiView™ Control Center display is highlighted right, it is considered in the STOP/RESET position.
by a full screen graphics display. This display is nested When in the middle position, this is considered the
within a standard keypad, and is surrounded by “soft” RUN state. When toggled to the left-most position, it is
keys which are redefined based on the currently dis- considered in the START state. Each state is described
played screen. Eight buttons are available on the right in detail below:
side of the panel, and are primarily used for navigation
between the system screens. At the base of the display • STOP / RESET (O)
are 5 additional buttons. The area to the right of the key- When in this position, the chiller will not run under
pad is used for data entry with a standard numeric keypad any condition. For safety reasons, this position is
provided for entry of system setpoints and limits. required for many maintenance tasks to be com-
The Decimal key provides accurate entry of pleted. In addition, the switch must be placed in this
setpoint values. state following a Safety shutdown before the chiller
is allowed to restart. This guarantees that manual
A +/- key has also been provided to allow entry intervention has taken place and the shutdown has
of negative values and AM/PM selection during been acknowledged.
time entry.
• START (◄ )
In order to accept changes made to the chiller
The switch can only remain in this position when
setpoints, the Check key is provided as a uni-
being acted upon by a manual force. Once the user
versal "Enter" or "Accept’’ symbol.
has released the switch, it automatically reverts to
In order to reject entry of a setpoint or dismiss the RUN position. Generally, this state only occurs
an entry form, the X key is provided as a uni- momentarily as the operator attempts to locally start
versal "Cancel" symbol. the unit. Once this position has been sensed, if all
Cursor Arrow keys are pro- fault conditions are cleared, the unit will enter the
vided to allow movement on system start sequence.
screens which contain a large
amount of entry data. In ad- • RUN ( ▀ )
dition, these keys can be used When in this position, the chiller is able to operate.
to scroll through history and The switch spring-returns to this state after it has
event logs. been toggled to the START position. When in this
state, the chiller is allowed to function normally, and
will also allow the chiller to automatically restart fol-
lowing a Cycling shutdown. The switch must be in
this state to receive a valid remote start signal when
operating under a remote control source.

29348A

FIGURE 3 - OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER

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INTERFACE CONVENTIONS this point, the user will be prompted to enter a User ID
and the corresponding Password. By default, the User
Overview ID is zero (0). In order to gain standard OPERATOR
The new graphical display on each control panel allows level access, the Password would be entered as 9 6 7 5,
a wide variety of information to be presented to the user. using the numeric keypad. OPERATOR access reverts
Each screen description in this document will begin to the VIEW level after 10 continuous minutes without
with a section entitled Overview which will describe a keypress. If a custom User ID and Password have been
the graphical elements on the screen and give a short defined (see User Screen), the user may enter that User
summary of the functions available. Each element on ID and the corresponding password value.
the screen will then be categorized into three distinct
If the correct password is received, the user is autho-
2
groups: Display Only, Programmable, and Navigation.
Below is a short description of what types of information rized with the appropriate Access Level. If an incorrect
are included in these groups. password is entered, the user is notified of the failure
and prompted again. At this point the user may retry the
The Programmable values and Navigation commands password entry, or cancel the login attempt.
are also subject to access level restrictions as described
below. For each of these elements, an indication is given Change Setpoints
to show the minimum access level required to program On the Setpoints Screen, a Login key will be visible if
the value or navigate to the sub-screen. the present access level is VIEW. This key brings up
the Access Level prompt described above. It allows the
Display Only user to login at a higher Access Level without return-
Values in this group are read-only parameters of informa- ing to the Home Screen. After login, the user may then
tion about the chiller operation. This type of information modify setpoints on that screen.
may be represented by a numerical value, a text string,
or an LED image. For numerical values, if the moni- Setpoints
tored parameter is above the normal operating range, The control center uses the setpoint values to control the
the high limit value will be displayed along with the chiller and other devices connected to the chiller system.
">" symbol; if it is below the normal operating range, Setpoints can fall into several categories. They could be
the low limit value will be displayed along with the numeric values (such as 44.0°F (6.6°C) for the Leaving
"<" symbol. In some cases, the value may be rendered Chilled Liquid Temperature), or they could Enable or
invalid by other conditions and the display will use X’s Disable a feature or function.
to indicate this.
Regardless of which setpoint is being programmed, the
Programmable following procedure applies:
Values in this group are available for change by the user.
In order to program any setpoints on the system, the user 1. Press the desired setpoint key. A dialog box appears
must first be logged in with the appropriate access level. displaying the present value, the upper and lower
Each of the programmable values requires a specific Ac- limits of the programmable range, and the default
cess Level which will be indicated beside the specified value.
value. All of the programmable controls in the system 2. If the dialog box begins with the word “ENTER”, use
fall into one of the categories described below: the numeric keys to enter the desired value. Leading
zeroes are not necessary. If a decimal point is neces-
Access Level sary, press the "•" key (i.e. 45.0).
In order to program any setpoints on the system, the user
Pressing the ▲ key, sets the entry value to the default
must first login with an appropriate access level. When
for that setpoint. Pressing the ▼ key, clears the pres-
power is applied to the chiller, the system begins with an
ent entry. The ◄ key is a backspace key and causes
Access Level of VIEW. This will allow the user to navi-
the entry point to move back one space.
gate to most screens and observe the values displayed
there. However, the user will not be allowed to change If the dialog box begins with “SELECT”, use the
any values. To change any values, the user must return ◄ and ► keys to select the desired value.
to the Home Screen (shown by default when power is If the previously defined setpoint is desired, press
applied to the system), and use the LOGIN key or utilize the "X" (Cancel) key to dismiss the dialog box.
the CHANGE SETPOINTS key described below. At
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3. Press the "" (Enter) key. NAVIGATION

If the value is within range, it is accepted and the
dialog box disappears. The chiller will begin to op- In order to maximize the amount of values which the
erate based on the new programmed value. If out of panel can display to the user, and in order to place those
range, the value will not be accepted and the user is values in context, multiple screens have been designed to
prompted to try again. describe the chiller operation. In order to move from one
screen to the next, navigation keys have been defined.
Manual Controls These keys allow the user to either move “forward” to
Some keys are used to perform manual control func- a sub-screen of the present screen, or move “backward”
tions. These may involve manual control of items such to the previous screen. Except for the Home Screen
as the control valves, solenoid valves, and other keys in display, the upper-right “soft” key will always return
this category are used to initiate/terminate processes the user to the Home Screen. Navigating with “soft”
such as calibrations or reports. keys is as simple as pressing the key next to the label
containing the name of the desired screen. The system
Free Cursor will immediately refresh the display with the graphics
On screens containing many setpoints, a specific “soft” for that screen.
key may not be assigned to each setpoint value. A soft
key will be assigned to enable the cursor arrow keys LANGUAGES
below the numeric keypad which are used to “highlight”
the desired setpoint field. At this point, the "" key is The Screens can be displayed in various languages.
pressed to bring up a dialog prompting the user to enter a Language selection is done on the CONFIGURE Screen.
new setpoint value. The "X" key cancels cursor mode. The desired language is selected from those available.
Not all languages are available. English is the default
language. If a language other than English is being dis-
played, an English-only speaking person should navigate
to the CONFIGURE Screen using the preceding Navi-
gation chart and select English per the CONFIGURE
Screen instructions in this book.

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YIA OptiView Navigation

Gen / Cond Screen (page 30)

Evap / Absorb Screen (page 28) System Screen (page 32)

Purge Screen (page 34)

Evap / Absorb Screen (page 28)

2
Gen / Cond Screen (page 30) System Screen (page 32)

Purge Screen (page 34)

Solution

System Screen (page 32) Refrig

Generator

Evap / Absorb Screen (page 28)

Purge Screen (page 34) Gen / Cond Screen (page 30)

System Screen (page 32)

Home Screen (page 26) Purge Trend Screen (page 36)

Login Screen
Control Valve Screen (page 37)
Calibrate Screen (Service Only)

Operational Setpoints (page 38)

Setpoints Screen (page 38) Schedule Setpoints

Analog I/O (Service Only)
Diagnostics Screen (page 42)
Digital I/O (Service Only)

Sales Order Screen (page 43) Config Screen (Service Only)

Trend Screen (page 46) Trend Setup (page 48)

Cyclings

History Screen (page 44) Safeties

Inhibits

Warnings

FIGURE 4 – YIA OPTIVIEW NAVIGATION

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ANALOG INPUT RANGES

The following table indicates the valid display range for

each of the analog input values. In the event that the input
sensor is reading a value outside of these ranges, the <
or > symbols will be displayed beside the minimum or
maximum value, respectively.

TABLE 1 – ANALOG INPUT RANGE

English Range Metric Range
Analog Parameter Device
Low High Units Low High Units
Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature RT1 0 81 ºF -17.7 27.2 ºC
Returning Chilled Liquid Temperature RT6 0 93 ºF -17.7 33.9 ºC
Leaving Cooling Liquid Temperature RT4 8 134 ºF -13.3 56.6 ºC
Returning Cooling Liquid Temperature RT5 8 134 ºF -13.3 56.6 ºC
Evaporator Refrigerant Temperature RT8 8 134 ºF -13.3 56.6 ºC
Generator Pressure PT1 0 775 mmHg 0 775 mmHg
Entering Steam Temperature RT7 91 346 ºF 32.8 174.4 ºC
Entering Steam Pressure PT2 10 40 PSIA 68.9 275.8 Kpa
Entering Hot Water Temperature RT7 91 346 ºF 32.8 144.4 ºC
Strong Solution Temperature RT3 91 346 ºF 32.8 144.4 ºC
Strong Solution Concentration RT3 & RT9 40% * 70% * % 40% * 70% * %
ADC Temperature RT2 100 220 ºF 37.8 104.4 ºC
Strong Solution Leaving STS Temperature RT10 60 220 ºF 32.8 174.4 ºC
Refrigerant from Condenser Temperature RT9 8 134 ºF -13.3 56.6 ºC
Purge Pump Pressure PT3 12.9 219.7 mmHg 12.9 219.7 mmHg
Purge Tank Pressure PT4 12.9 219.7 mmHg 12.9 219.7 mmHg
* The calculated strong solution concentration range is from 40% to 70%, this function was copied from the millenium control source code.

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LD13812
FIGURE 5 - HOME SCREEN

HOME SCREEN Programmable

Overview Login
When the chiller system is powered on, the above default Access Level Required: VIEW
display appears. The primary values which must be moni- The OptiView Panel restricts certain operations based on
tored and controlled are shown on this screen. The Home access level and password entry by the operator. Three
Screen display depicts a visual representation of the chiller different access levels are View, Operator, and Service.
itself. Animation indicates chiller run status. The access levels are listed in hierarchial order beginning
with the lowest level and proceeding to the highest level.
Display Only Users logged in under higher access level may perform
any actions permitted by lower access levels.
Chilled Liquid Temperature - Returning
Displays the temperature of the liquid as it enters the VIEW: The panel defaults to the lowest access level
evaporator. which is termed VIEW. In this mode, the chiller op-
erating values and setpoints can be observed, but no
Chilled Liquid Temperature - Leaving changes can be made.
Displays the temperature of the liquid as it leaves the
evaporator. OPERATOR: The second access level is termed OP-
ERATOR and will allow the customer to change all of
Cooling Liquid Temperature - Returning the setpoints required to operate the chiller system. The
Displays the temperature of the liquid as it enters the OPERATOR access level reverts to the VIEW level
absorber. after 10 continuous minutes without a keypress.

Cooling Liquid Temperature - Leaving SERVICE: In the event that advanced diagnostics are
Displays the temperature of the liquid as it leaves the necessary, a SERVICE access level has been provided.
condenser. Only qualified service personnel utilize this access level.
This level provides advanced control over many of the
Operating Hours chiller functions and allows calibration of many of the
Displays the cumulative operating hours of the chiller. chiller controls.

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Login System
Access level required: View Causes an instant return to a detailed view of the status
This key is displayed when the user is NOT logged in. of System Pumps, Liquid Flow details, Solenoid Valves,
Pressing the login key will bring up a login screen, al- and Level Switches. Manual operation of these devices
lowing OPERATOR and SERVICE access level. is from here.

Logout Purge
Access Level Required: OPERATOR or SERVICE Causes an instant return to a detailed view of Purge
This key is displayed when a user is logged in at any Pump, Valve status & Purge Tank pressures, Auto-
level other than VIEW. Pressing it will return the access Manual purge counters, & Purge mode. Purge trend is
level to VIEW. accessed from here.
2

Print Control Valve

Access Level Required: VIEW Causes an instant return to a detailed view of Steam
Use this key to generate a hard-copy report of the present / Hot Water Control Valve specifics and associated
system status. This provides a snapshot of the primary calibration.
operating conditions at the time the key is pressed.
Setpoints
Warning Reset Causes an instant return to a single location to program
Access Level Required: OPERATOR or SERVICE the most common system setpoints. It is also the gateway
Use of this key acknowledges a warning condition and to many of the general system setup parameters such as
resets the message display associated with it, if the in- Date/Time, Display Units, Scheduling, Printer Setup,
stigating condition is no longer present. etc.

Soft Shutdown Sales Order

Access Level Required: OPERATOR Causes an instant return to a detailed view for the spe-
Use of this key initiates a gradual shutdown of the chiller, cifics of the Absorption Unit, including Model, Serial
closing the steam/hot water control valve according to number, & capacities. Configuration can be accessed
the programmable rampdown schedule prior to exiting from here in SERVICE access.
system run status.
History
Navigation Causes an instant return to a screen that provides ac-
cess to a snapshot of system data at each of the last 10
Evaporator / Absorber safety shutdowns, cycling shutdowns, start inhibits and
Causes an instant return to a detailed view of all Evapo- warning conditions. Graphic system trending is accessed
rator and Absorber parameters, including the program- from here.
mable Leaving Chilled Liquid Setpoints.

Generator / Condenser
Causes an instant return to a detailed view of all Gen-
erator and Condenser parameters, including Generator
pressure, Steam temperature and pressure, and Solution
temperature and concentration.

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FIGURE 6 - EVAPORATOR / ABSORBER SCREEN LD13813

EVAPORATOR / ABSORBER SCREEN Programmable

Overview Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature Setpoint

This screen displays a cutaway view of the chiller Access Level Required: OPERATOR
evaporator and absorber. All setpoints relating to the This value allows the user to define the Leaving Chilled
evaporator side of the chiller are maintained on this Liquid Temperature that is to be maintained by the chill-
screen. Animation of the evaporation process indicates er. It is programmable over the range of 40°F (4.4°C)
whether the chiller is presently in a RUN condition. to 77°F (25°C). A remote device can provide an analog
signal (0-10VDC or 115PWM) in Analog Remote, or
Display Only PWM signal in digital remote mode that changes the
setpoint by creating an offset above the operator pro-
Evaporator - Chilled Liquid Temperature grammed base Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature
Displays the returning, leaving and setpoint chilled setpoint. This offset may be defined as 10 or 20°F above
liquid temperatures in the evaporator. the base setpoint.

Evaporator - Refrigerant
Range: 40.0°F - 77.0°F (4.4°C-25°C)
Displays the refrigerant temperature in the evaporator.
Default: 42.0°F (5.5°C)
Absorber - Cooling Liquid Temperature
Warning Reset
Displays the returning cooling liquid temperature to the
Access Level Required: SERVICE
absorber.
This soft key allows the technician to clear the warning
message when in SERVICE access.
Stabilizer & Unloader Valve
Displays the present position of stabilizer (2SOL) and
unloader (3SOL) solenoid valves.

Refrigerant Level Switches

Displays the present positions of 1F and 3F refrigerant
level switches.

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Navigation

Home
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.

Gen/Conden
Causes an instant return to the Generator/Condenser
Screen.

System 2
Causes an instant return to the System Screen.

Purge
Causes an instant return to the Purge System Screen.

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FIGURE 7 - GENERATOR / CONDENSER SCREEN LD13814

GENERATOR / CONDENSER SCREEN Condenser

Displays the leaving cooling liquid temperature and re-
Overview frigerant temperature from the Condenser.

This screen displays a cutaway view of the chiller gen- Programmable

erator and condenser. Animation indicates whether the
chiller is presently in a run condition. Load
Access Level Required: SERVICE
Display Only This key puts the control valve into manual mode and
sends an open command to the control valve.
Generator - Pressure
Displays the pressure in the generator. Unload
Access Level Required: SERVICE
Steam in - Temperature and Pressure This key puts the control valve into manual mode and
Displays the steam inlet temperature and pressure when sends a close command to the control valve.
the unit is setup for steam.
Hold
Hot Water - Temperature and Pressure Access Level Required: SERVICE
Displays the hot water inlet temperature and pressure This key puts the control valve into manual mode and
when the unit is setup for hot water. sends a hold command to the control valve.

Strong Solution Auto

Displays the strong solution temperature, concentration, Access Level Required: SERVICE
ADC temperature and strong solution temperature leav- This key returns the control valve to automatic mode.
ing the solution-to-solution heat exchanger.
Warning Reset
Min temp to Crystallize Access Level Required: SERVICE
Displays the minimum temperature calculated to crystal- This soft key allows the technician to clear the warning
lize the strong solution. message when in SERVICE mode.

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Navigation

Home
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.

Evaporator / Absorber
Causes an instant return to the Evaporator / Absorber
Screen.

System 2
Causes an instant return to the System Screen.

Purge
Causes an instant return to the Purge Screen.

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FIGURE 8 - SYSTEM SCREEN LD13815

SYSTEM SCREEN Programmable

Overview Solution
Access Level required: SERVICE
This screen gives an overview of system mechanical This key selects the solution pump for manipulation to
equipment status for both shells. Auto or Manual. To turn the pump "ON " or "OFF" use
the soft keys located at the bottom of the display.
Display Only
Refrigerant
Pumps Access Level required: SERVICE
Displays the current On/Off state and Auto/Manual con- This key selects the refrigerant pump for manipulation
trol of the Solution and Refrigerant Pumps (also Genera- to Auto or Manual. To turn the pump "ON" or "OFF" use
tor pump on units equipped with Franklin Pumps). the soft keys located at the bottom of the display.

Liquid Flow Generator

Displays the current On/Off state and Auto/Manual con- (Only shown on units configured for Franklin Pumps)
trol of Condenser and Chilled Liquid Pump run contacts, Access Level required: SERVICE
and Condenser and Chilled Flow Switch status.
Condenser
Solenoid Valves Access Level required: SERVICE
Displays the current Closed/Open state and Auto/Manual This key selects the Condenser liquid pump run contacts
control of the 2SOL and 3SOL Solenoid valves. for manipulation to Auto or Manual. To switch the Con-
denser run contacts "ON" (closed) or "OFF" (open) use
Refrigerant Level Switch the soft keys located at the bottom of the display.
Displays the current state of the 1F and 3F refrigerant
level switches.

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Chilled Navigation
Access Level required: SERVICE
This key selects the Chilled liquid pump run contacts Home
for manipulation to Auto or Manual. To switch the pump Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
run contacts "ON" (closed) or "OFF" (open) use the soft
keys located at the bottom of the display.

2SOL (Stabilizer Solenoid Valve)

Access Level required: SERVICE
This key selects 2SOL for manipulation to auto or
manual. To "Open" or "Close" the stabilizer soleniod
2
valve (2SOL) use the soft keys located at the bottom
of the display.

3SOL (Unloader Solenoid Valve)

Access Level required: SERVICE
This key selects 3SOL for manipulation to auto or
manual. To "Open" or "Close" the unloader soleniod
valve (3SOL) use the soft keys located at the bottom
of the display.

Manual Dilution
Access Level required: SERVICE
This soft key initiates a manual dilution cycle.

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LD13816
FIGURE 9 - PURGE SYSTEM SCREEN

PURGE SYSTEM SCREEN Autopurge Total Counter

Displays the total number of Autopurges performed.
Overview
Manual Purge Total Counter
This screen gives an overview of parameters for the Displays the total number of Manual purges per-
Purge System. formed.

Display Only Purge

Displays the current "Auto" or "Manual" Purge system
Purge Pump Pressure control mode.
Displays the Purge Pump pressure, determined between
the pump isolation ball valve and solenoid valves from Purge Pump
PT3. Displays the current "ON" or "OFF" state of the Purge
pump.
Purge Tank Pressure
Displays the Purge Tank pressure from PT4. 7SOL
Displays the "Open" or "Closed" position of the purge
Last 7 Days Counter tank solenoid valve (7SOL).
Displays the from and to date for the 7 day purge
counter. 8SOL
Displays the "Open" or "Closed" position of the purge
Auto Count pump isolation ball valve (8SOL).
Displays the number of Autopurges performed within
the 7 day counter interval.

Manual Count
Displays the number of Manual purges performed within
the 7 day counter interval.

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Programmable Navigation

Purge Pump Home

Access level required: SERVICE Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
This key selects the purge pump for manipulation, to
turn it "ON" or "OFF" in "REPAIR" mode with the soft Evaporator / Absorber
keys located at the bottom of the display. Causes an instant return to the Evaporator / Absorber
Screen.
7SOL (Purge Tank Isolation Valve)
Access Level required: SERVICE Generator / Condenser 2
This key selects the purge tank isolation valve for ma- Causes an instant return to the Generator / Condenser
nipulation, to turn it "ON" or "OFF" in "REPAIR" mode Screen.
with the soft keys located at the bottom of the display.
System
8SOL (Purge Pump Isolation Valve) Causes an instant return to the System Screen.
Access Level required: SERVICE
This key selects the purge pump isolation ball valve for Purge Trend
manipulation, to turn it "ON" or "OFF" in "REPAIR" Causes instant access to the Purge Trend Screen.
mode with the soft keys located at the bottom of the
display.

Repair
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the purge pump, 7SOL, and 8SOL to
be manually operated independently for troubleshoot-
ing or repair.

Manual/Auto
Access Level required: SERVICE
This key switches the purge system between Automatic
and Manual control modes.

Maintenance
Access Level required: OPERATOR
Maintenance mode allows the operator to change the
purge pump oil. In “Operator” mode a “Maintenance”
key will be displayed at the bottom of the display.
Pressing this key will change the pump to Maintenance
mode. The “On/Open” and “Off/Close” keys can be
manipulated to control the operation of the pump, while
the remainder of the purge routine is disabled. The 7SOL
and 8SOL valves will remain closed as long as the Main-
tenance mode is in effect. Pressing the “Manual/Auto”
key will disable the Maintenance mode.

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FIGURE 10 - PURGE TREND SCREEN LD14068

PURGE TREND SCREEN Start

Access Level required: OPERATOR
Overview This key allows the user to begin the trending of the
Purge Tank Pressure.
This screen gives a graphical chart tracking the Purge
Tank pressure over a selected time period for trouble- Stop
shooting and Purge Tank Pressure characteristics . Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the user to end the trending of the Purge
Display Only Tank Pressure.

Purge Tank Pressure Differential Chart Min

A graphical chart is generated to track the Purge tank Access Level required: OPERATOR
Pressures over a 1 to 24 hour time in increments speci- This key allows the user to define the minimum pres-
fied by the operator. sure value from -10 to 300 (default 0) on the Purge Tank
Pressure Differential chart.
Programmable
Max
Chart Type Access Level required: OPERATOR
Access Level required: OPERATOR This key allows the user to define the maximum pres-
This key brings up a subscreen allowing the user to either sure value -10 to 300 (default 300) on the Purge Tank
select One Screen (default) or a Continuous Chart to Pressure Differential chart.
represent the Purge Tank Pressure Differentials.
Navigation
Interval
Access Level required: OPERATOR Home
This key brings up a subscreen allowing the user to Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
select a 1 to 24 hour time interval (default 24 hour)
value programmable by the operator to suit specific
troubleshooting needs.

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LD13817
FIGURE 11 - CONTROL VALVE SCREEN

CONTROL VALVE SCREEN Programmable

Overview N/A

This screen gives an overview of setup parameters for Navigation

the Control Valve.
Home
Display Only Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.

Valve Part Number

Displays the part number for the current control valve,
as entered from the SALES ORDER screen, and the
CONFIGURE screen in SERVICE access.

Description
Displays a breif description of the control valve.

Valve Type
Displays whether the valve is controlled 4-20mA (ana-
log) or pulsed width modulation (digital) with position
feedback.

Load Limit Values

Displays the current programmed max. load limit, and
the present remote load limit value

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FIGURE 12 - SETPOINTS SCREEN LD13818

SETPOINTS SCREEN the 2SOL valve to dilute the solution. When the value is
set to ON considers the strong solution concentration to
Overview
define the length of the dilution cycle and also opens the
This screen provides a convenient location for pro- 2SOL valve to help shorten the dilution cycle. When this
gramming the most common setpoints involved in the setpoint is set as OFF, the unit will perform a 6 minute
chiller control. This screen also serves as a gateway to dilution cycle. If this setpoint is set ON, the unit will
the Diagnostics screen for service troubleshooting. perform a short dilution cycle, the dilution cycle depends
on the strong solution concentration and uses the ranges
provided in the following table.
Display Only
Pumps work 2SOL Valve
Operational Setpoints Concentration
During opens during
Displays the operational setpoints. below 57% N/A N/A
57% - 59% 70 Seconds 50 Seconds
Pulldown Setpoints
59% - 61% 110 Seconds 90 Seconds
Displays the pulldown setpoints.
61% - 63% 170 Seconds 150 Seconds
63% - 65% 200 Seconds 180 Seconds
Programmable above 65% 230 Seconds 210 Seconds

Operational Setpoints Range: ON / OFF

Access Level required: SERVICE Default: ON

Short Dilution Cycle Setpoint

Access Level required: SERVICE
This setpoint defines the criteria to perform a dilution
cycle. When the value set to OFF is to keep constant
dilution cycle length (6 minutes) and it does NOT use

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Automatic Restart After Power Failure Maximum Purge / Week

Access Level required: OPERATOR Access Level required: OPERATOR
This function defines how the unit will react to a power This setpoint warns the operator regarding non condens-
failure. If the setpoint is enabled and the unit was run- able gases in the unit. When the automatic purge events
ning, it will attempt to restart automatically. If the counter is greater than the maximum allowed purge per
setpoint is disabled it will only restart upon a manual week setpoint value, a warning appears in the control.
request. This warning must be reset by the operator to clear and
reset the counter.
Enabled (Auto Restart):
When the unit recovers power and the strong solution Critical setpoint default value should
temperature is greater than crystallization limit tem-
2
be used unless otherwise directed by
perature and the unit was running prior to the power
Service.
failure: The unit is in a safe condition and restarts au-
tomatically.

Enabled (Auto Restart):

When the unit recovers the power and strong solution
RANGE: 2 purges/week - 6 purges/week
temperature is less than crystallization limit temperature,
DEFAULT: 4 purges/week
and the unit was running prior to the power failure: a
cycling shutdown occurs, unit will start a dilution cycle
Purge Warm-up
and when it finishes (safe condition), the unit restarts
Access Level required: SERVICE
automatically.
This setpoint defines how long the purge pump will
Disabled (Manual Restart): be operating to warm up the purge oil before purging.
When the strong solution temperature is greater than When a purge process starts, the first step is to start the
crystallization limit temperature and the unit was NOT purge pump for the indicated time in the purge warm-
in ready to start, in finished dilution cycle (safe condi- up setpoint to heat the purge oil before opening the
tion), prior to power failure: Activates Safety Shutdown valves to the chiller. The purge process initiates after
and waits for a Manual Reset. this setpoint time. If the warm up period is not enough
to achieve operating temperature, the purge pump may
If the unit was in ready to start, manual dilution cycle, have reduced ability to pull vacuum.
in finished dilution cycle before the power failure, it
does NOT matter if the setpoint is enabled or disabled. RANGE: 2 min. - 20 min.
The unit is ready to start and shows message "POWER DEFAULT: 2 min.
FAILURE OCCURED".
LCHLT Shutdown Offset
If the strong solution temperature is less than or equal Access Level required: OPERATOR
to the crystallization limit temperature and the unit was This setpoint defines how far the LCHLT can be under
NOT in ready to start, in finished dilution cycle, prior to the LCHLT setpoint before low LCHLT cycling shut-
the power failure, it does NOT matter if the setpoint is down occurs. The control activates a cycling shutdown
enabled or disabled. Activates safety shutdown. when the LCHLT less than or equal to LCHLT setpoint
- LCHLT Shutdown offset, and the unit recovers when
Purge Pump Service Interval the LCHLT is greater than LCHLT setpoint + 2. This
Access Level required: OPERATOR setpoint is automatically overridden to NOT allow
This setpoint warns the operator when the purge pump LCHLT less than 38°F (3.3°C). This value should be
needs service. There is a purge pump operation time set to match thermal inertia of the site to avoid short-
counter, and when it is greater than the preprogrammed cycling the chiller.
purge pump service interval setpoint value, a warning
appears in the control, this warning must be reset by the RANGE: 2°F - 4°F (-16°C - -15.5°C)
operator to be erased. DEFAULT: 3°F (-16.1°C)

RANGE: 5 Hours - 100 Hours

DEFAULT: 10 Hours

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RT10 Strong Soln from STS Temp Offset is used in conjunction with the REFRIGERANT PUMP
Access Level required: SERVICE STARTUP DELAY setpoint to limit pump cycling.
This offset is to compensate slight error of the RT10
sensor. The considered temperature for strong solution RANGE: 1 second - 45 seconds
from the Heat Exchanger will be read from RT10 + RT10 DEFAULT: 30 seconds
Strong Soln from STS Temp Offset. If this value is NOT
correct, the considered strong solution temperature from Refrigerant Pump Start-up Delay
the heat exchanger will be wrong. This temperature is Access Level required: SERVICE
used by the panel to determine the need for dilution This setpoint determines the delay between detection
during cycling shutdowns. of sufficient refrigerant level and the control center
initiating a start of the Buffalo refrigerant pump. When
RANGE: -5°F to 5°F (-20°C to -15°C) the refrigerant level has increased to a level that allows
DEFAULT: 0°F refrigerant level switch 1F to close, and it remains closed
continuously for the duration of this timer, the refrigerant
RT9 Condensed Refrigerant Temp Offset pump will be started after this setpoint time delay has
Access Level required: SERVICE elapsed. This setpoint is used in conjuntion with the RE-
This offset is to compensate slight error of the RT9 sen- FRIGERANT PUMP SHUTDOWN DELAY setpoint to
sor. The considered temperature for condensed refriger- limit pump cycling. This setpoint timer is disabled at the
ant will be read from RT9 + RT9 Condensed Refrigerant instant of unit shutdown. This is to allow the refrigerant
Temp Offset. If this value is NOT correct, the considered pump to start at the begining of the dilution cycle.
condensed refrigerant temperature will be wrong. This
temperature is used by the panel to determine strong RANGE: 1 second - 900 seconds
solution concentration for control. In the worst cases an DEFAULT: 120 seconds
inaccurate value can contribute to crystallization.
Chiller Refrigerant Level Shutdown Delay
RANGE: -5°F to 5°F (-20°C to -15°C) Access Level requirement: SERVICE
DEFAULT: 0°F (-17.7°C) This setpoint is a timer that determines the amount of
time the unit is allowed to operate without the refrigerant
RT3 Strong Soln from Gen Temp Offset pump running when the unit is equipped with Buffalo
Access Level required: SERVICE pumps. If the refrigerant pump is not started before the
This offset is to compensate slight error of the RT3 timer elapses, a safety shutdown is performed and "DAY-
sensor. The considered temperature for strong solution TIME-REFRIGERANT PUMP LEVEL SWITCH 3F
from generator will be read from RT3 + RT3 Strong Soln FAILURE" is displayed.
from Gen Temp Offset. If this value is NOT correct, the
considered strong solution temperature will be wrong. RANGE: 20 minutes - 60 minutes
This temperature is used by the panel to determine strong DEFAULT: 30 minutes
solution concentration for control. In the worst cases an
inaccurate value can contribute to crystallization. Motor Coolant Solenoid Open Temp
(Units equipped with Franklin Pumps Only)
RANGE: -5°F to 5°F (-20°C to -15°C) Access Level requirement: SERVICE
DEFAULT: 0°F (-17.7°C) The motor coolant solenoid valve (1SOL) is normally
energized (opened) when the strong solution temperature
Refrigerant Pump Shutoff Delay is greater than 160°F (71.1°C) and de-energized (closed)
Access Level required: SERVICE when it is less than 150°F (65.5°C). Units operating at
This setpoint determines the time delay between detec- lower heat source temperature require a lower tempera-
tion of insufficient refrigerant level and the control center ture threshold for energizing (opening) the motor coolant
initiating a shutdown of the Buffalo refrigerant pump. solenoid valve (1SOL). The "close" threshold is fixed
When the refrigerant level has decreased below the level at (programmed open threshold minus 10°F (-12.2°C)).
that allows refrigerant level switch 3F to open, and it The default value should be used unless directed other-
remains open continuously for the duration of the pro- wise by YORK/Johnson Controls Service.
grammed timer, the refrigerant pump will be shutdown
after this setpoint time delay has elapsed. This setpoint

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Schedule Setpoints Pulldown Loading Stop Setpoint

Access Level required: OPERATOR
N/A This setpoint defines the control valve open position
limit at the end of the pulldown process.

Pulldown Setpoints RANGE: 20% - 100%

DEFAULT: 10%
Ramp Down Interval Timer (Soft Shutdown)
Access Level required: OPERATOR Current Valve Opening = [(Pulldown loading stop
setpoint - Pulldown loading start setpoint)*(Time
This setpoint defines the time interval for the control to
elapsed of the pull down process / Pulldown interval
2
use to ramp the steam/hot water control valve from full
open to the minimum load setpoint, prior to shutdown timer)] + Pulldown loading start setpoint.
of the chiller upon a soft shutdown command. This time
is referenced to a 100% open valve position, so actual Print
ramp down time at other valve positions is a propor- Access Level Required: VIEW
tion of this maximum interval. Actual ramp down time Generates Setpoints print report.
is determined by the following: Ramp Down Interval
Timer x (Valve position at onset - Low Unload Limit
setpoint) / (100- Low Unload Setpoint). Once the valve NAVIGATION
position reaches the minimum load setpoint, the unit is
shutdown from cooling sequence. This setpoint should Home
be set as required to avoid shocks in the site steam sup- Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
ply system.
Operation
RANGE: 0 min. - 60 min. Selects operational setpoints for viewing.
DEFAULT: 0 min.
Schedule
Pull Down Interval Timer Selects Schedule setpoints for viewing.
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This setpoint defines the duration of the pulldown Pulldown
process. Pulldown is executed on initial startup. The Selects Pulldown setpoints for viewing.
pulldown process saves energy and relieves the chiller
startup transient on the site heat supply by limiting the
steam/hot water control valve opening to a controlled
linear ramp when the machine is starting. The steam/hot
water control valve maximum opening position is lim-
ited by the prevailing pulldown demand limit position.
This position is an increasing ramp from the Pulldown
Loading Start Setpoint position to the Pulldown Load-
ing Stop Setpoint position over the Pulldown Interval
Time.

RANGE: 0 min. - 255 min.

DEFAULT: 0 min.

Pulldown Loading Start Setpoint

Access Level required: OPERATOR
This setpoint defines the control valve open position
limit at the beginning of the pulldown process.

RANGE: 10% - 30%

DEFAULT: 10%

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FIGURE 13 - DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN LD14069

DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN

Overview
This screen shows details of the Software Version the
Absorption chiller is currently running.

Display Only

Software Version
States the Software Version the OptiView Control center
is currently running.

Programmable

N/A

Navigation

Home
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.

Analog I/O
Service access level only.

Digital I/O
Service access level only.

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FIGURE 14 - SALES ORDER SCREEN LD13819

SALES ORDER SCREEN Evaporator, Condenser/Absorber, and Gen-

erator Design Load Information
Overview Factory defined description of the condenser, evaporator,
This screen shows details of the sales order parameters. and generator configuration at time of shipment.
These values should never be changed or entered by
anyone other than a qualified Service Technician. The System Information
remainder of the values are entered at the YORK Factory Factory defined conditions for which the chiller was
during the manufacturing of the chiller. originally rated and sold.

Display Only
Programmable
Model Print
Factory defined model number of the chiller system. Access Level Required: VIEW
This generates a listing of the Sales Order data.
YORK Order
Factory defined order number under which the chiller NAVIGATION
was sold.
Home
Chiller Serial Number Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
Factory defined serial number for the chiller system.

Panel Serial Number

Factory defined serial number for the micropanel.

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FIGURE 15 - HISTORY SCREEN LD13820

HISTORY SCREEN Start Inhibit History File

This window displays the date and time and a descrip-
Overview tion of the condition that would not allow the unit to
be started.
This screen allows the user to browse through the system
faults. In order to get a more thorough reporting of the Warning History File
system conditions at the time of the recorded shutdown, This window displays the history of any warnings that
view and print details buttons are available. have been encountered.

The user may use the soft keys provided to access the View Details
Safety Shutdowns, Cycling Shutdowns, Start Inhibits, Access Level Required: VIEW
and Warning Histories. The view details button will This generates a report listing the status of the chiller
show the operating data at the time of shutdown. The parameters at the time of the selected shutdowns.
Print Details button can be used to generate a hard-
copy report of the parameter values at the time of the Print Details
shutdown. The print file button will generate a print of Access Level Required: VIEW
the parameter values for all of the faults in the selected This generates a hard copy printed report listing the
file grouping. status of the chiller parameters at the time of the selected
shutdowns. For additional details refer to the Printers
Display Only Section of this manual.

Safety Shutdowns History File Print File
This window displays the date and time and the descrip- Access Level Required: VIEW
tion of the Safety Shutdowns. This generates a savable electronic report via hyperter-
minal listing the status of the chiller parameters at the
Cycling Shutdowns History File time of the selected shutdowns. For additional details
This window displays the date and time and the descrip- refer to the Printers Section of this manual.
tion of the Cycling Shutdowns while the system was
running.

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PROGRAMMABLE Inhibit
This soft key activates the Start Inhibit History File to
N/A be accessed.

NAVIGATION Warnings
This soft key activates the Warnings History File to be
Home accessed.
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
Last Normal Stop
This soft key activates a pop-up window with the pa-
Trending
rameter values at the time of the last normal chiller stop
2
This key causes a instant return to the Trending Screen
allowing the user to view trending data on selected command.
chiller parameters.
While this window is displayed, the print details button
Safeties will generate a hardcopy report of the data. The keypad
This soft key activates the Safeties Shutdown History "X" key will exit the pop-up window.
details to be accessed.

Cyclings
This soft key activates the Cycling Shutdowns History
File to be accessed.

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FIGURE 16 - TREND SCREEN LD14070

TREND SCREEN • Steam Pressure

• Steam in Temperature
Overview • Generature Pressure
• Refrigerant Temperature
This screen allows the user to select up to 6 different • Total Operating Hours
trends for tracking system operating conditions. • Leaving Cooling Liquid Temperature
• Returning Cooling Liquid Temperature
Display Only • Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature
• Returning Chilled Liquid Temperature
Trending 1 - Trending 6 • Valve Postion
This screen displays the operating condition(s) selected
to be tracked. Trend Setup
Access Level required: OPERATOR
Programmable This key brings up a subscreen that allows the operator
to select the Collection Interval and Chart Type for the
Trending 1 - Trending 6 trending chart.
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This screen allows the operator to select 6 different oper- Start
ating conditions to be tracked by selecting the "Trending Access Level required: OPERATOR
1" - "Trending 6" key(s). Upon selecting "Trending 1" This key allows the operator to START the unit trending
- "Trending 6" allows the operator to select an operat- data collection.
ing condition from a pre-defined drop-down list. The
selectable trending conditions are as follows: Stop
• Purge Tank Pressure Access Level required: OPERATOR
• Purge Pump Pressure This key allows the operator to STOP the unit trending
• Refrigerant from Condenser data collection.
• Leaving STS
• Strong Solution Concentration
• Strong Solution Temperature
• Min. Temperature to Crystallize

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Min
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the operator to to set the minimum value
on the trending chart.

Max
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the operator to set the maximum value
trending chart.

Navigation
2

Home
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.

Trend Setup
Causes an instant return to the Trend Setup Screen.

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FIGURE 17 - TREND SETUP SCREEN LD14071

TREND SETUP SCREEN Navigation

Overview Home
Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
This screen allows the operator to configure the trend-
ing Data Chart. Trending
Causes an instant return to the Trending Screen.
Display Only
Triggers
N/A Causes an instant return to the Triggers Screen.

Programmable

Collection Interval
Access Level Required: OPERATOR
This key allows the Operator to select the interval at
which the requested data is collected.

Chart Type
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the Operator to select "One Chart" or
"Continuous" for representing the trending data col-
lected.

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FIGURE 18 - TRIGGERS SCREEN LD14072

TRIGGERS SCREEN If Primary Trigger

Is Primary Operator Primary Test
Trend Setup Screen Overview
Primary to Secondary Operator
This screen allows the Operator to select desired data
collection start/stop triggers. The trend data collection Secondary Trigger
can be set to start or stop based upon the status of up to
Is Secondary Operator Secondary Test
two selected triggers.
Then Trigger Action the Data Collection
The Triggers can consist of digital events or analog With a delay of Trigger Delay
parameters compared to thresholds. The Triggers can
be used individually or in combination. After the desired Triggers are set, the "START" key on
the TREND Screen must be manually pressed before the
The parameter selected as the primary trigger is com- triggers will be evaluated. While waiting for the triggers
pared to a value selected as the primary test, using the to start or stop data collection, a status message is dis-
Primary Operator as a comparator. If it is evaluated as played in the upper right corner of the TREND Screen
true, then the data collection is started or stopped (after describing the pending action.
any selected trigger delay) per the selected trigger Ac-
tion. Display Only

A secondary trigger can be evaluated with the primary N/A

trigger to start/stop data collection. The Primary to
Secondary Operator is used to define the trigger combi-
nations required to be true to start/stop data collection.
The Secondary Trigger is setup and evaluated the same
as the Primary Trigger. Entry fields are as follows:

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Programmable Data collection will start/stop (as selected with Trigger

Action) when:
Pri Trig • If AND selected: Both Primary AND Secondary are
Access Level required: OPERATOR true.
This key allows the Operator to select the first parameter • If OR selected: Either Primary OR Secondary (or
to be evaluated. Selection is made from a pre-defined both) are true.
list.
• If XOR selected: Either Primary OR Secondary (but
Pri Oper not both) are true.
Access Level required: OPERATOR
This key allows the Operator to select the comparator for Sec Trig
the Primary Trigger’s relationship to the Primary Test. This key allows the Operator to select the second pa-
If the Primary Trigger is an analog value, selections are: rameter to be evaluated. Selection is made from the Slot
<, <=, =, =>, >. If the Primary Trigger is a digital event, Numbers listing on the Trend Common Slots Screen or
selections are: Equal To, Not Equal To. the Master Slot Numbers List in this book. Setting this
slot number to zero disables the Secondary Trigger.
Pri Test
Access Level required: OPERATOR Sec Oper
This key allows the Operator to select the value or condi- This key allows the Operator to select the comparator for
tion that the Primary Trigger is compared to. Selection the Secondary Trigger’s relationship to the Secondary
ranges from the Primary Trigger minimum value to the Test. If the Secondary trigger is an Analog value, selec-
Primary Trigger maximum value. tions are: <, <=, =, =>, >. If the Secondary Trigger is a
digital event, selections are: Equal To, Not Equal To.
Trig Action
Access Level required: OPERATOR Sec Test
This key allows the Operator to select whether the trend This key allows the Operator to select the value or
data collection will Start or Stop when the Trigger com- condition that the Secondary Trigger is compared to.
parisons are true. If set to Start, data collection will stop Selection ranges from the Secondary Trigger minimum
after one screen of data is collected. to the Secondary Trigger maximum.

Trig Delay Navigation

Allows the data collection start or stop to be delayed
after the Triggers evaluate as true. The delay is select- Home
able from 1 to 1,600 seconds (26 min.). Display is in Causes an instant return to the Home Screen.
minutes and seconds. The delay timer begins when the
triggers evaluate as true. If the Trigger Action is set Trending
to START, data collection will begin after the triggers Causes an instant return to the Trending Screen.
evaluate as true and the delay timer has elapsed. If the
Trigger Action is set to STOP, data collection will stop Trend Setup
after the Triggers evaluate as true and the delay timer Causes an instant return to the Trend Setup Screen.
has elapsed.

Pri to Sec
This key allows the Operator to select whether the
Primary Trigger, Secondary Trigger or both have to be
true in order to start or stop data collection. Selections
are AND, OR, XOR and None.

• If NONE is selected, the Secondary Trigger is dis-

abled.

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DISPLAY MESSAGES Run Messages

The Status Bar of the Display contains a Status Line ADC in progress - load Limit to 50%
and, beneath it a Details Line. The Status Line contains The auto-decrystallization process is triggered when
a message describing the operating state of the chiller; the temperature sensed by RT2 is greater than 160°F
whether it is stopped, running, starting or shutting down. (71.1°C).
The Details Line displays Warning, Cycling, Safety,
Start Inhibit and other messages that provide further This process sets the valve opening to 50% to decrease
details of the Status Bar messages. The Status Messages the concentration in the solution, and opens 2SOL valve
listed below are displayed on the Status Line. All other 2 minutes every 10 minutes. If the 3F level switch opens
messages are displayed on the Details Line. the auto-decrystallization process stops and starts a
2
limited auto-decrystallization process. The unit verifies
To aid in the meaning of the message, messages are the temperature in RT2 every 10 minutes, if it is less
displayed in different colors as follows: than 150°F (65.5°C), the control assumes that the unit
Normal Operation messages - Green has been decrystallized and returns to normal operating
conditions.
Warning messages - Yellow
Cycling Shutdown messages - Orange Cooling Start Sequence initiated
Safety Shutdown messages - Red A chiller start has been initiated and the control is per-
forming pre-run checks.
Status Messages
Dilution Cycle is in progress
System Ready to Start The system is in dilution. The chiller pumps will run and
The chiller is shut down but will start upon receipt of a require chilled liquid and condenser liquid flow with the
Local or Remote start signal. control valve closed until the dilution timer expires. The
Stabilizer Valve (2SOL) will open as required.
System Starting
A chiller start has been initiated and the control is per- High Concentration Control in effect
forming pre-run checks. The system is running in LOCAL or REMOTE mode.
Loading is limited by the strong solution concentration
System Running compared to the solution temperature leaving the solu-
The chiller is running under the condition described in tion-to-solution heat exchanger (RT10). Concentration
the Details Line of the Status Bar. is calculated using strong solution temperature (RT3)
and refrigerant from from the condenser temperature
Cycling Shutdown – Autostart (RT9).
The chiller is shut down on a CYCLING shutdown. The
cause of the shutdown is still in effect and is displayed Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature Control
on the Details line of the Status Bar. The chiller will in effect
automatically restart when the CYCLING condition The system is running in LOCAL or REMOTE mode.
clears. The loading and unloading is being automatically
controlled by the leaving chilled liquid temperature
Safety Shutdown – Reset to Restart setpoint.
The chiller is shutdown on a SAFETY shutdown. The
cause of the shutdown is still in effect and is displayed Limited Dilution Cycle is in progress
on the Details line of the Status Bar. The chiller can be A limited dilution cycle is performed when the control
started after the Safety condition clears and the Operator calls for dilution, and a dilution cycle can NOT be
is required to press the WARNING RESET key in OP- performed, due to loss of power for the chiller pumps.
ERATOR or SERVICE access to clear the warning. It only applies when backup power is supplied for the
solution pump.
System Start Inhibited
The chiller is prevented from being started due to the
reason displayed on the Details Line of the Status bar.

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Manual Dilution Cycle is in progress While the “Secondary ADC” is in effect, the stabi-
A dilution cycle was initiated manually in SERVICE lizer refrigerant solenoid valve (2SOL) is not energized
access and is in progress. It lasts 6 minutes or until (opened) and the steam/hot water valve is driven to
terminated manually. the closed (0%) position. If the refrigerant pump starts
before the “Secondary Limited ADC” terminates (level
Manual Operation Control in effect switches 1F and 3F close), a standard ADC is performed
The Control Valve is in Manual operation, in SERVICE and the unit continues to run.
access. The valve may be in "LOAD", "UNLOAD", or
"HOLD" command. Unit is unable to perform a Limited Dilution
Cycle
A limited dilution cycle starts only the solution pump, The control is calling for a limited dilution cycle and it
and it can last up to 4 hours. If the fault condition clears, is unable to be performed.
the control reverts to normal dilution.
Unit Load has reached the Maximum Load
Primary Limited ADC in progress - Limit Setpoint
Load set to 50% The system is running in LOCAL or REMOTE oper-
Applicable only to units equipped with buffalo ating mode and the steam or hot water valve position
pumps. has reached and is being limited to the "Max Allowed
Loading" setpoint value that has been programmed by
The unit is running and performing a “Primary Limited the service technician. During unit commissioning, it
Automatic Decrystallization Cycle”. This variation of is sometimes necessary to temporarily limit the load
the standard Automatic Decrystallization Cycle (ADC) to some value less than 100% because of local or unit
is performed if the refrigerant pump is not running when conditions. Programming of this function should only
a standard ADC is initiated or is turned-off during a be performed by a qualified service technician.
standard ADC.
Unit Load has reached the Remote Load Limit
Limited ADC have two phases: Primary and Secondary Setpoint
(see below). The Primary Limited ADC is the same as The system is running in REMOTE mode and the unit
Standard ADC except it is performed for only 10 minutes loading is being inhibited by the remote load limit com-
and the stabilizer refrigerant solenoid valve (2SOL) is mand from a remote device. The load value that is in
not energized (opened) during the first two minutes of effect can be viewed from the Valve Screen.
the cycle, as would be done in a Standard ADC. If the
the refrigerant pump starts before the “Primary Limited The load limit value is 100% to 10% but is limited fur-
ADC” terminates, (level switches 1F and 3F close), a ther by the local max. and min. load setpoints.
normal ADC is performed. Otherwise, when 10 minutes
have elapsed and the “Primary Limited ADC” termi- Unit Load is controlled by Pulldown Demand
nates, normal chiller operation continues, unless the Limit
ADC temperature (RT2) is greater than 150°F (65.6°C) The system is running in LOCAL or REMOTE mode.
when it terminates, then the “Secondary Limited ADC” The loading is being inhibited by the programmed
(see below) is initiated. pulldown demand limit.

Secondary Limited ADC in progress Unit Load is controlled by Rampdown Limit

Applicable only to units equipped with Buffalo pumps. A soft shutdown has been initiated and the system is
The unit is running and performing a “Secondary Lim- closing the steam/hot water control valve according to
ited Automatic Decrystallization Cycle”. The secondary the Rampdown Interval Timer setpoint for shutdown.
limited ADC is performed for 15 minutes. It is initiated
at the completion of a “Primary ADC” (see preceding) Unit load is set to 30%
if the ADC temperature is greater than 150°F (65.6°C) TheSteam/Hot Water Control Valve is driven to 30%
when the primary ADC terminates. open due to Generator High Pressure warning.

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Start Inhibit Messages Steam Valve Loaded > 10% close to < 9% to
restart
Auxiliary Safety Shutdown This message is displayed when the Steam Control Valve
When "Auxiliary Safety Shutdown" contacts connected position is greater than 10% and the unit is OFF. This
between , I/O Board TB4-1 and TB4-31 are open. The message clears when the Steam Control Valve position
message clears when the "Auxiliary Safety Shutdown" is less than 9%.
contact closes.
Unit in Standby until power supply recovers
Generator Hi-press analog PT1 > 672 mmHg This message occurs during power failure, when an
This message is displayed when generator shell pressure emergency power is used. The Cycling Shutdown
is greater than or equal to 672mmHg. The message clears Contacts close, Shut-off Valve closes, and 6SOL Valve
2
when Generator shell pressure is less than 672mmHg. (if applicable) closes, and all pumps stop. Clears when
normal power is restored.
HW Valve loaded > 10% close to < 9% to
restart Unit shutdown by Remote Device
When the Hot Water Control Valve position is greater The unit is ready to start and the "Remote / Local Cy-
than 10% and the unit is OFF. This message clears when cling" contact connected between I/O board TB4-1 and
the Hot Water Control Valve position i sless than 9%. TB4-13 opens. This message clears when the "Remote
/ Local Cycling" contacts close.
Leaving Chilled Liquid Temp < Setpoint
When the LCHLT is less than LCHLT setpoint. this
message clears when LCHLT is greater than LCHLT Warning Messages
setpoint.
Autopurge Failure - Purge Tank Pressure has
Low Refrigerant Temp Analog RT8 < 33°F not decreased
(.56°C) This message occurs when the purge tank pressure
The unit is inhibited from starting because the refriger- (PT4) has not decreased in 6 seconds when there is an
ant temperature is less than or equal to 33°F (.56°C). autopurge in process. The unit will close 7SOL and
The message clears when the refrigerant temperature is 8SOL, change the purge mode to MANUAL, stop the
is greater than 33°F (.56°C). purge pump after 65 seconds, and close the alarm con-
tacts.
Low Refrigerant Temp in Evap RT8 < 35.5°F
(1.9°C) Recovery Condition
This message indicates the refrigerant temperature • Pressing the WARNING RESET key in SERVICE
decreased to 35.5°F (1.9°C). The unit will be inhibited access will open the alarm contacts.
from further loading (the load signal will be allowed to
decrease or remain at it's present level, but will NOT Excess Purging in the Last 7 Days –
be allowed to increase) until the refrigerant tempera- see Setpoint-
ture increases to 36.0°F (2.2°C). The reset threshold is The purge counter has counted a number of purges be-
36.0°F (2.2°C). yond the Maximum Purge/Week setpoint. The chiller
alarm contacts close.
Unit Shutdown by Multiunit Remote
This message is displayed when the "Multi-unit se- Recovery Condition
quence" contact connected between I/O Board TB4-1
and TB4-9 opens. The message clears when the 'Multi- • Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment
unit Sequence" contacts close. opens the alarm contacts.
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key in SERVICE
access clears the message.

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Faulty Strong Solution Temp Sensor RT3 • Hot water supply temperature is less than 266°F
This message occurs when the strong solution temper- (130°C), unit is hot water high temp; releases the
ature is less than or equal to 91°F (32.7°C) and the warning, but it is required to press the WARNING
unit has been running more than 30 minutes. When this RESET key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to
condition occurs the unit closes the alarm contacts. clear the message.
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment
Recovery Condition opens the alarm contacts.
• Strong solution temperature is less than 91°F
(32.7°C); releases this warning, it is required to High Steam supply Press PT2 > 32 PSIA
press the WARNING RESET key in OPERATOR (220.6KPA)
or SERVICE access to clear the warning. This message occurs when the units steam supply pres-
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment sure is greater than or equal to 32PSIA (220.6kPa).
opens the alarm contacts. When this condition occurs the unit closes the alarm
contacts.
Generator High Pressure > 517mmHg -
Load set to 30%- Recovery Conditions
This message occurs when the generator shell pressure • Steam supply pressure is less than 31 PSIA
is greater than or equal to 517mmHg (10PSIA). (220.6kPa); releases this warning, it is required to
press the WARNING RESET key in OPERATOR
When this warning occurs the unit limits the control or SERVICE access to clear the message.
valve opening to 30% and closes the alarm contacts. • Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment
will open the alarm contacts.
Recovery Condition
• Generator shell pressure is less than or equal to High Steam Supply Temp RT7 > XXX.X°F
310 mmHg (6PSIA), enables control valve opening (XXX°C)
greater than 30%, it is required to press the WARN- This message occurs when the unit Steam supply tem-
ING RESET key in OPERATOR or SERVICE ac- perature is greater than or equal to 285°F (140.5°C),
cess to clear the warning. and the unit is configured as steam low temp energy
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment supply, or when the units Steam supply temperature is
will open the alarm contacts. greater than or equal to 337°F (169.4°C), and the unit
is steam high temp energy supply.
High Hot Water Supply Temp RT7 > XXX.X°F Recovery Conditions
(XXX°C)
• Steam supply temperature is less than 284°F
This message occurs when the unit hot water supply
(140°C), unit is steam low temp; releases this warn-
temperature is greater than or equal to 250°F (121.1°C),
ing but is required to press the WARNING RESET
and the unit is configured as hot water low temp. energy key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to clear the
supply. When the units hot water supply temperature is message.
greater than or equal to 266°F (130°C), and the unit
• Steam supply temperature is less than 336°F
is configured as hot water high temperature energy
(168.8°C), unit is steam high temp; releases this
suppy.
warning but it is required to press the WARNING
RESET key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to
Recovery Condition
clear the message.
• Hot water supply temperature is less than 249.5°F
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment
(120.8°C), unit is hot water low temp; releases this
opens the alarm contacts.
warning but it is required to press the WARNING
RESET key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to
clear the message.

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Low Ref Temp in Evap RT8 < 34.0°F (1.1°C) - Possible Crystallization RT2 > 160ºF (71.1ºC)
Soln Pump is off Temperature on the automatic decrystallization line
The evaporator refrigerant temperature is less than (RT2) exceeded 160 ºF (71.1ºC) during operation. Au-
or equal to 34°F (1.1°C). tomatic decrystallization process started.

When this warning occurs the unit stops the solu- Recovery Condition
tion pump, opens 2SOL if the refrigerant pump is • Temperature on the automatic decrystallization line
running, inhibits load command for valve opening, (RT2) decreased below 150 ºF (65ºC) when the ADC
and closes alarm contacts. process timed out.
2
Recovery Condition Purge Failure; PT3 > 15mmHg -
Check Purge Pump
• Refrigerant temperature is greater than 34°F
This message occurs when the unit is attempting to
(1.1°C); changes warning message to "LOW RE- perform a manual or auto purge, the purge pump is run-
FRIGERANT TEMPERATURE RT8 is less than ning and the purge pump pressure does not decrease
35.5°F (1.9°C)", this message allows the solution less than 15mmHg within 2 minutes from 8SOL re-
pump operation. ceiving an open command. The unit will close 8SOL,
• Refrigerant temperature is greater than 36°F stop the purge pump, after 65 seconds change the pump
(2.2°C); it releases the warning, closes 2SOL, mode to MANUAL, and close the alarm contacts. The
enables the solution pump operation and LOAD unit performs a safety check corresponding to the cur-
command for the control valve. It is required to press rent operation state.
the WARNING RESET key when in OPERATOR
or SERVICE access to clear this message. Recovery Conditions
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any • Press the WARNING RESET key in OPERATOR
moment opens the alarm contacts. or SERVICE access to clear the warning.
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment
Low Refrigerant Temperature in Evap RT8 < opens the alarm contacts.
35.5°F (1.9°C)
The evaporator refrigerant temperature is less than Purge Pump failure - manually close VP2 & VP4
or equal to 35.5°F (1.9°C). This message occurs when the purge pump pressure at
PT3 is greater than 100mmHg and the purge pump is
When this condition occurs the unit opens 2SOL if running. The unit will close 7SOL and 8SOL if open,
the refrigerant pump is running, inhibits load com- turn OFF the purge pump after 65 seconds, change the
purge mode to MANUAL if in AUTO, and close the
mand for valve opening, and will close the alarm
alarm contacts.
contacts.
Recovery Condition
Recovery Condition
• Purge pump pressure is less than 100mmHg; it
• Refrigerant temperature is greater than 36°F releases this warning but it is required to press the
(2.2°C); it releases this warning, closes 2SOL, RESET WARNING key in OPERATOR or SER-
enables the solution pump operation and LOAD VICE access to clear the warning.
command for the control valve. It is required to press
the WARNING RESET key when in OPERATOR
or SERVICE access to clear this message.
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any
moment opens the alarm contacts.

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Purge Pump Overload Contacts are in conflict Recovery Condition

This message occurs when purge pump overload con- • Purge tank pressure is less than 100mmHg; it
tacts change from closed to open and the pump is not releases this warning but is required to press the
running. The unit will change purge mode to MANU- WARNING RESET key in OPERATOR or SER-
AL if in AUTO, and close the alarm contacts. VICE access to clear the warning.

Recovery Condition Purge Transducer PT4 out of range

• Purge pump overload contacts close; releases this This message occurs when the purge tank pressure is
warning but it is required to press WARNING less than or equal to 0mmHgA, when this occurs the
RESET key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to alarm contacts will close.
clear the warning.
Recovery Condition
Purge Pump Overloads Opened • Purge tank pressure is greater than 0mmHgA; it
This message occurs when the purge pump overload releases this warning, it is required to press the
contacts changed from closed to open and the pump WARNING REST key in OPERATOR or SERVICE
was running. access to clear the warning.

When this condition occurs the unit closes the alarm Refrigerant from Condenser RT9 or Shell
contacts, closes 7SOL and 8SOL if open, sets the purge Pressure PT1 conflict
pump to OFF, stops the purge pump operation counter, This message occurs when the condensed refrigerant
and changes the purge mode to MANUAL if it is in temperature sensed by RT9 does not correspond to the
AUTO. condensing pressure sensed by PT1.
Recovery Conditions Short dilution cycle and strong solution concentra-
• Purge pump overload contacts close releases this tion control is disabled and dilution occurs upon low
warning and enables change to AUTO purge mode, LCHLT cycling shutdown regardless of strong solution
it is required to press the WARNING RESET key temperature.
in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to clear the
warning. Recovery Condition
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment • Condensed refrigerant temperature corresponds to
opens the alarm contacts. Condensing pressure; releases this warning but it
is required to press WARNING RESET key in OP-
Purge Pump Service recommended ERATOR or SERVICE access to clear the warning.
This message occurs when the purge pump run hours Short dilution (if originally selected) is enabled and
counter is greater than the Purge pump service interval strong solution control logic restarted.
setpoint. It is required to press the WARNING RESET
key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access to clear the Refrigerant Level Switch Conflict - CHK 1F & 3F
message. This message appears when 3F is open after the re-
frigerant shutdown delay setpoint has been met AND
Recovery Condition 1F is closed due to the Refrigerant pump startup delay
• Pressing the WARNING RESET key at any moment setpoint being met. This message only applies to units
will acknowledge the warning and open the alarm equipped with Buffalo pumps. This warning does not
contacts. modify the state of the machine.

Purge Tank Pressure is > 100mmHg Recovery Condition

This message occurs when the unit purge tank pressure • In order to release the warning, the Operator must
(PT4) is greater than or equal to 100mmHgA. The unit press the WARNING RESET key on the control panel
will close 7SOL and 8SOL, change the purge mode to while in OPERATOR or SERVICE level access. 3F
MANUAL, stop the purge pump after 65 seconds, and will close when the unit is outside the Refrigerant
close the alarm contacts. pump shutdown delay setpoint.

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Refrigerant Pump Overload Contacts are in Routine Shutdown Messages

conflict
This shutdown occurs when the refrigerant pump over- Local Stop
load contacts open when the refrigerant pump is OFF. A local shutdown command has been recieved as Soft
If the unit is NOT running, the unit will be set in a stand Shutdown or by placing the Keypad Start-Run-Stop/
by safety shutdown condition. If the unit is running, it Reset Switch in the Stop (O) position.
will start a limited dilution cycle.
Remote Stop
Recovery Condition A shutdown command has been recieved from a remote
• The operator should address the problem and place device. Remote Stop commands can be recieved in 2
the unit switch in the STOP/RESET position. Digital Remote mode via I/O Board TB4-7/8 or in ISN
(Integrated Systems Network) Remote mode via the
MicroGateway serial communications. If the chiller is
Solution Pump Overload Contacts are in
running when this occurs, the steam or hot water valve is
conflict
driven fully closed prior to shutting down the chiller.
This shutdown occurs when the solution pump overload
contacts open when the solution pump is off. The unit
will be set in a stand by safety shutdown condition.
Cycling Shutdown Messages
Recovery Condition
Daily Schedule Programmed Stop
• The operator should solve the problem, and place The unit will perform a dilution cycle and execute a
the unit switch to the STOP/RESET position. cycling shutdownif the unit was running when there is a
daily stop time that matches the current machine time.
High Steam Supply Pressure PT2 > 32 psia
(220.6kpa) Recovery Condition
The unit is not running and the valve is closed for 10 • The unit is started manually by the operator or there
minutes steam line pressure is above 20 psia. This is an is a daily schedule start time that matches the current
indication that live steam may be inadvertently available machine time and the main switch is not in the stop
to a shutdown unit. This message resides until pressure position.
is below 32 psia.

Recovery Condition Emergency Power Source Activated

The unit will perform a cycling shutdown when there is
• Steam line pressure is less than 20 PSIA releases a power failure and there is an emergency power sup-
this warning but is required to press the RESET ply. The unit will execute a limited dilution cycle and
WARNING key in SERVICE access to clear the block any other activity in the machine if the unit was
warning. running or in a dilution cycle. The unit will stop any
manual pumps and valves operation.
8SOL failure; PT3 > 100mmhg -
manually close VP2 & VP4
Recovery Condition
This message occurs when purge pump pressure at PT3
is greater than 100mmHg and the purge pump is not • The power is recovered, the unit will restart if it
running. The unit will close 7SOL and 8SOL if opened, was running before the power failure or the unit
start the purge pump, change the purge mode to MAN- activates a safety shutdown "RT3 LOW TEMP
UAL if in AUTO, and close the alarm contacts. AFTER POWER FAILURE - CHK CRYST" if the
unit was not running.
Recovery Condition
• Purge pump pressure is less than 100mmHg; releases
this warning but is required to press the RESET
WARNING key in OPERATOR or SERVICE access
to clear the warning.

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Low Leaving Chilled Liquid Temperature Safety Shutdown Messages

The unit executes a cycling shutdown when LCHLT is
less than (LCHLT setpoint - LCHLT offset setpoint). If Auxiliary Safety Shutdown
the LOCAL entered LCHLT setpoint was changed in the The auxiliary safety shutdown contacts connected be-
past 30 minutes, this cycling shutdown is NOT initiated tween I/O board TB4-1 and TB4-31 are open. If the
unless the LCHLT is less than both the resulting new chiller was in RUN status, the chiller initiates a dilution
LCHLT setpoint and the previous LCHLT setpoint by the cycle.
offset value. If multiple LCHLT setpoint changes have
been made within 5 minutes of each other, the latest one Recovery Condition
is considered a single change for this control. The unit
• The auxiliary safety shutdown contacts are closed
stops all pumps except the chilled liquid pump, closes
and the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET po-
the shut-off valve and the control valve.
sition. The chiller continues dilution if it was in
progress and becomes ready to start.
Recovery Condition
• LCHLT is greathan or equal to LCHLT setpoint + 2.
Chilled Liquid Flow Switch Opened
The chilled water flow switch has been opened continu-
Power Failure Occurred ously for the safety duration. If the chiller was in RUN
The unit was running and the panel power and was status, the switch must be opened continuously for 2
off, the unit is configured to auto start after a power seconds and then the chiller initiates limited dilution.
failure. If the chilled liquid pump was commanded to run in
manual mode from the control panel and the unit was
Recovery Condition not in RUN status, the switch must be opened continu-
• The unit will restart automatically. ously for 30 seconds.

Unit Shutdown by Remote Device Recovery Conditions

The unit is ready to start and the "Remote / Local Cy-
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
cling" contact connected between I/O board TB4-1 and
event, and limited dilution has timed out (4 hours),
TB4-13 opens. This message clears when the "Remote
when the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET posi-
/ Local Cycling" contacts close.
tion the chiller becomes ready to start.
Recovery Condition • If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
event and the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET
• "Remote / Local cycling" contact opens, the machine
position before limited dilution has timed out (4
restarts automatically if there is not any other active
hours) the unit initiates dilution then the chiller
cycling or safety shutdown.
becomes ready to start.
Unit Shutdown by Multiunit Remote • If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
This message is displayed when the "Multi-unit se- the event, when the switch contacts close or call
quence" contact connected between I/O Board TB4-1 for manual pump operation is ceased and the unit
and TB4-9 opens. The message clears when the "Multi- switch is placed to STOP/RESET position the chiller
unit Sequence" contacts close. becomes ready to start.

Recovery Condition Cond Flow Switch closed during

• "Multi-unit cycling" contacts close, the machine Limited Dilution
restarts automatically if there is not any other active This shutdown occurs when the condenser water flow
cycling or safety shutdown. switch has been closed continuously for 30 seconds
when the unit is performing a limited dilution cycle.

Recovery Condition
• The operator should review and resolve the problem,
place control in the STOP/RESET position, and run
manual dilution if necessary.

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Condenser Liquid Flow Switch Opened Dilution Cycle Interrupted - Switch 3F Opened
The condenser liquid flow switch has been opened This shutdown occurs when 3F is open at least for
continuously for 30 seconds. If the chiller was in RUN "Chiller Refrigerant level shutdown delay setpoint"
status, the chiller initiates limited dilution. If the con- when the unit is performing a dilution cycle (only ap-
denser liquid pump was commanded to run in manual plicable to unit equipped with Buffalo Pumps). The unit
mode from the control panel and the unit was not in will start a limited dilution cycle after the refrigerant
RUN status, the chiller remains in standby. pump shutoff delay expires.

Recovery Conditions Recovery Condition

• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the • When the unit switch is placed in the STOP/RESET 2
event, and limited dilution has timed out (4 hours), position, it attempts a dilution cycle ready to start.
when the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET posi-
tion the chiller becomes ready to start. Generator Hi-Press Analog PT1 > 672 Mmhg
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the The generator shell pressure sensed at PT1 is greater
event and the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET than or equal to 672 mmHG. If the chiller was in RUN
position before limited dilution has timed out (4 status, the chiller initiates a dilution cycle.
hours) unit initiates dilution then the chiller becomes
ready to start. Recovery Conditions
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of • If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
the event, when the switch contacts close or call event, then when the shell pressure at PT1 is less
for manual pump operation is ceased and the unit than 672 mmHg and the unit switch is taken to
switch is placed to STOP/RESET position the chiller STOP/RESET position the chiller continues dilution
becomes ready to start. if it was in progress or becomes ready to start.
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
Dilution Cycle Interrupted-Chilled Water Off the event, when the shell pressure at PT1 is less
The chilled liquid flow switch has not closed during than 672 mmHg and the unit switch is placed to
the first 30 seconds of normal dilution or opened for 2 STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes ready
continuous seconds during dilution. Limited dilution to start.
initiates.
Gen Hi-Temp Analog Switch RT3 > 330ºF (166ºC)
Recovery Condition The strong solution temperature from the generator
• After the chiller condition is assessed and the prob- sensed at RT3 is greater than or equal to 330ºF (165.6ºC).
lem corrected, the unit can be restarted. To restart If the chiller was in RUN status, the chiller initiates a
the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET dilution cycle.
position, then press the WARNING RESET key,
then initiate a start.
Recovery Conditions
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
Dilution Cycle Interrupted-Cond Water Off
event, then when the strong solution temperature
The condenser liquid flow switch has not closed during
from the generator sensed at RT3 is less than or
the first 30 seconds of normal dilution or opened for 30
equal to 329ºF (165ºC) and the unit switch is taken to
continuous seconds during dilution. Limited dilution
STOP/RESET position the chiller continues dilution
initiates.
if it was in progress or becomes ready to start.
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
Recovery Condition
the event, when the strong solution temperature from
• After the chiller condition is assessed and the prob- the generator sensed at RT3 is greter than or equal
lem corrected, the unit can be restarted. To restart to 329ºF (165ºC) and the unit switch is placed to
the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes ready
position, then press the WARNING RESET key, to start.
then initiate a start.

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Generator Hi-Press Digital Switch HP1 Opened High Hot Water Supply Temp RT7 > %XXX.XX°F
The generator high pressure digital safety switch opened The unit is hot water fed and the hot water temperature
(Shutdown = 710 mmHg Abs). If the chiller was in RUN less than or equal to 255°F (123°C) and the generator
status, the chiller initiates a dilution cycle. configuration is for low temp, or the unit is hot water fed
and the hot water temperature is greater than or equal to
Recovery Conditions 270°F (132°C) and the generator configuration is high
temp. The unit will perform a dilution cycle.
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
event, then when the digital safety contacts close
Recovery Conditions
(Reset = 40 mmHg Abs) and the unit switch is
taken to STOP/RESET position the chiller continues • Hot Water temperature is less than 254°F (123°C)
dilution if it was in progress or becomes ready to when the generator configuration is low temp and the
start. unit switch is placed in the STOP/RESET position.
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of the • Hot Water temperature is less than 269°F (131°C)
event, when the digital safety contacts close (reset when the generator configuration is high temp and the
= 40 mmHg Abs) and the unit switch is placed to unit switch is placed in the STOP/RESET position.
STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes ready
to start. High Steam Supply Press PT2 > 35psia
(241.3kpa)
Gen Hi-Temp Digital Switch HT1 Opened – This safety shutdown occurs when the steam supply pres-
Man Reset sure is greater than or equal to 35PSIA (241.3KPA), the
The generator high temperature digital safety switch unit will perform a dilution cycle.
opened (Shutdown = 337ºF/169ºC). If the chiller was
in RUN status, the chiller initiates a dilution cycle. Recovery Condition
• Steam supply pressure is greater than or equal to
Recovery Conditions 31PSIA and the unit switch is placed to the STOP/RE-
SET position; unit becomes "READY TO START".
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
event, then when the digital safety contacts close
(Reset = 333ºF/167ºC) and the unit switch is taken to High Steam Supply Temp RT7 > XXX.XX°F
STOP/RESET position the chiller continues dilution The unit is steam fed and the steam temperature ≥ 290°F
if it was in progress or becomes ready to start. (143°C) and the generator configuration is for low temp,
or the unit is steam fed and the steam temperature is ≥
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
340°F (171°C) and the generator configuration is high
the event, when the digital safety contacts close
temp. The unit will perform a dilution cycle.
(Reset = 333ºF/167ºC) and the unit switch is placed
to STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes ready
Recovery Conditions
to start.
• Steam temperature is less than 289°F (142°C) when
High Concentration in Strong Solution the generator configuration is low temp and the unit
This shutdown occurs when the strong solution con- switch is placed in the STOP/RESET position.
centration is greater than or equal to strong solution • Steam temperature is less than 339°F (170°C) when
concentration safety shutdown limit (66%). When this the generator configuration is high temp and the unit
occurs the unit will perform a dilution cycle. switch is placed in the STOP/RESET position.

Recovery Condition Low Refrigerant Temp Analog RT8 < 33ºF

• Strong solution concentration is less than strong (0.56ºC)
solution concentration safety shutdown limit and the The refrigerant temperature sensed at RT8 is less than or
unit switch is placed to the STOP/RESET position, equal to 33ºF (.56°C). If the chiller was in RUN status,
the unit becomes "READY TO START" at restart. the chiller will close valves and stop all pumps except
the chilled water pump run contacts.

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Recovery Conditions MCFL Switch Opened, LDC Interrupted -

• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the Chk Cryst
event, then when the refrigerant temperature at RT8 This shutdown occurs when the motor coolant float
is greater than or equal to 37ºF (2.7°C) and the unit switch opens when the unit is performing a limited
switch is taken to STOP/RESET position the chiller dilution cycle (only applicable to units equipped with
initiates dilution then becomes ready to start. Franklin pumps).
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
the event, when the refrigerant temperature at RT8 Ref Pump Overload Twice - Chk for Cryst
is greater than or equal to 37ºF (2.7°C) and the unit This safety shutdown occurs when the refrigerant pump
overload contacts recover the second time since the unit
switch is placed to STOP/RESET position the chiller
was started. The unit is set in a stand by safety shutdown
2
becomes ready to start.
condition.
Low Refrigerant Temp Digital LRT Opened Recovery Condition
The digital low refrigerant temperature switch opened
(Shutdown = 33ºF/.6ºC). If the chiller was in RUN • After it has been determined that crystallization has
status, the chiller will close valves and stop all pumps not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart
except the chilled water pump run contacts. the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET
position, then press the WARNING RESET key in
SERVICE access and then initiate a start.
Recovery Conditions
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the Refrigerant Pump Overloads Opened
event, then when the refrigerant temperature switch Refrigerant pump motor protector overload or thermal
closes (Reset = 37ºF/2.7ºC) and the unit switch is switch contacts opened and the pump was running. If
taken to STOP/RESET position the chiller initiates the chiller was in RUN status, the chiller initiates limited
dilution then becomes ready to start. dilution.
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
the event, when the refrigerant temperature switch Recovery Conditions
closes (Reset = 37ºF/2.7ºC) and the unit switch is
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the
placed to STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes
event and the event was the first such event since
ready to start.
last start: When the overload contacts close, the
unit performs dilution and then if the unit switch is
Low Motor Coolant Level - taken to STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes
MCFL Switch Opened ready to start.
This safety shutdown occurs when the unit is equipped
• If the event was not the first solution pump overload
with Franklin pumps has MCFL switch opened.
event since last start, the control activates the safety
shutdown “REF PUMP OVERLOAD TWICE-
Recovery Condition
CHK FOR CRYST”.
• Motor coolant flow switch closes and the unit switch • If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of
is placed in the STOP/RESET position. If the unit the event, when the overload contacts close, and the
was running before the failure, it performs a dilution unit switch is placed to STOP/RESET position the
cycle when the motor coolant flow switch closes. chiller becomes ready to start.

Manual Restart After Power is Restored

The chiller has recovered the power supply and the
restart after power failure setpoint is set to MANUAL.
The chiller initiates a dilution cycle.

Recovery Condition
• The unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET position.
The chiller continues dilution if it was in progress
or becomes ready to start.

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Refrigerant Pump Level Switch 3F Failure Recovery Condition

The chiller shutdown because the refrigerant pump has • After it has been determined that crystallization has
been stopped for the duration of the Chiller Refrigerant not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart
Level Shutdown Delay setpoint. The chiller initiates the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET
limited dilution. position, then press the WARNING RESET key in
SERVICE access and then initiate a start.
Recovery Condition
• If the chiller is in limited dilution when the switch Soln Low Temp & Low Ref Temp Shtdwn –
contacts close the unit initiates dilution and then if Chk Cryst
the unit switch is taken to STOP/RESET position Strong solution temperature from the generator (RT3)
the chiller becomes ready to start. If limited dilu- or solution heat exchanger (RT10) decreased below the
tion has stopped, and the unit switch is taken to calculated crystallization temperature during the time
STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes ready the chiller was in safety shutdown from low refrigerant
to start. temperature detected at RT8, LOW REFRIGERANT
TEMP ANALOG RT8 is less than 33ºF (0.56ºC).
RT3 Low Temp while MCFL Shutdown -
Chk Cryst Recovery Condition
This safety shutdown occurs when the unit is equipped • After it has been determined that crystallization has
with Franklin pumps has MCFL switch opened, the not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart
refrigerant pump does not have coolant to cool the mo- the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET
tors, the unit can not operate and immediately stops all position, then press the WARNING RESET key in
the pumps. SERVICE access and then initiate a start.

Recovery Condition RT3 Low Temp while MCFL Shutdown -

• If the chiller was not diluted at the moment that Chk Cryst
MCFS opened, there is a risk of crystallization if the The unit (equipped w/ Franklin Pumps only) is in stand by
unit continues with MCFL opened and the strong due to a " LOW MOTOR COOLANT LEVEL - MCFL
solution temperature. SWITCH OPENED" safety shutdown and the strong
solution temperature at RT3 or RT10 is less than crystal-
Secondary ADC Finished – Chk for Cryst lization limit temperature.
Secondary automatic decrystallization completed its
15 minute time period without the temperature on the Recovery Condition
automatic decrystallization line (RT2) decreased below • After it has been determined that crystallization has
150ºF (65ºC). Dilution initiates. not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart
the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET
Recovery Condition position, then press the WARNING RESET key in
After it has been determined that crystallization has not SERVICE access and then initiate a start.
occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart the unit,
press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET position, Solution Pump Overload - Chk Crystallization
then press the WARNING RESET key in SERVICE The unit executed a safety shutdown because a solu-
access and then initiate a start. tion pump motor protector overload or thermal switch
opened and the strong solution temperature is less than
RT3 Low Temp after Power Failure - Crystallization limit temperature or while performing an
Chk Cryst ADC. The unit will be set in stand-by until the problem
This shutdown occurs when power failed during run is addressed and the unit is reset.
status and the strong solution temperature at RT3 or
RT10 is less tha or equal to crystallization limit tem- Recovery Condition
perature when the unit recovers the power. • After it has been determined that crystallization
has not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To re-
start unit, press UNIT Switch to the STOP/RESET
position, then press the WARNING RESET key in
SERVICE access and then initiate a start.
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Solution Pump Overloads Opened Equipment Status Messages

Solution pump motor protector overload or thermal
switch contacts opened and the pump was running. Chilled Liquid Pump has been stopped after 2
hours of Operation
Recovery Conditions The chilled liquid pump was manually started with the
• If the chiller was in RUN status at the time of the chiller not running and the 2 hour run limiting timer has
event and the event was the first such event since expired. The pump run contacts are opened automati-
last start: When the overload contacts close, the cally by the control. This message resides until the unit
unit performs dilution and then if the unit switch is switch is taken to RUN or the WARNING/RESET key
taken to STOP/RESET position the chiller becomes pressed in OPERATOR or SERVICE access. 2
ready to start.
Condenser Pump has been stopped after 2
• If the event was not the first solution pump over-
hours of Operation
load event since last start, the control activates the
The condenser pump was manually started with the
safety shutdown “SOLUTION PUMP OVERLOAD
chiller not running and the 2 hour run limiting timer has
TWICE- CHK FOR CRYST”.
expired. The pump run contacts are opened automati-
• If the chiller was not in RUN status at the time of cally by the control. This message resides until the unit
the event, when the overload contacts close, and the switch is taken to RUN or the WARNING/RESET key
unit switch is placed to STOP/RESET position the pressed in OPERATOR or SERVICE access.
chiller becomes ready to start.
Control Valve Calibration in Progress
Solution Pump Overload Twice - Applies to unit set up for digital control valve. This
Chk for Cryst message displays while the control center is performing
This safety shutdown occurs when the solution pump a valve calibration procedure.
overload contacts recover the second time since the unit
was started. The unit is set in stand by safety shutdown Control Valve Calibration is Successful
condition. Applies to unit set up for digital control valve. This
message displays for 60 seconds after the completion
Recovery Condition of a control valve calibration procedure.
• After it has been determined that crystallization has
not occurred, the unit can be restarted. To restart Disabled Warnings have been Erased
the unit, press the UNIT switch to the STOP/RESET Status messages that were able to clear have been cleared
position, then press the WARNING RESET key in using the WARNING/RESET key. This message resides
SERVICE access and then initiate a start. for 60 seconds after the reset command is issued.

Generator Pump has been Stopped

after 2 hours of Operation
The generator (Franklin pump units) pump was manually
started with the chiller not running and the 2 hour run
limiting timer has expired. The pump is stopped auto-
matically by the control. This message resides until the
unit switch is taken to RUN or the WARNING/RESET
key pressed in OPERATOR or SERVICE access.

Manual Dilution Prohibited

Manual dilution process not be started at this time due
to equipment or status conflict. This message resides for
60 seconds after the failed manual dilution command
is issued.

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Manual Purge Started Service Access Level is needed to

A manual purge was initiated by an operator from the Reset the Unit
panel. This message resides for 60 seconds after the The chiller can not be reset at this time because SER-
command is issued. VICE level access is required for this function due to the
nature of the standing fault. This message resides for 60
Pumps Manual Control Prohibited seconds after the failed reset command is issued.
Control for one of the pumps can not be switched to
manual because the unit is running in automatic control. Solution Pump has been Stopped after 2
This message resides for 60 seconds after the failed Hours of Operation
control command is issued. The solution pump was manually started with the chiller
not running and the 2 hour run limiting timer has expired.
Purge Pump Off The pump is stopped automatically by the control. This
The purge process has completed and the purge pump is message resides until the unit switch is taken to RUN
de-energized This message resides for 60 seconds after or the WARNING/RESET key pressed in OPERATOR
the pump command is issued. or SERVICE access.

Purge Pump Valve Closing Solution Pump is Off and 3SOL is Open
The purge process has completed and the autopurge 3SOL has been opened manually with the solution pump
ball valve is given a closed command (de-energized). off. This is an unusual condition. This message resides
This message resides for 60 seconds after the valve until a close command is issued to 3 SOL.
command is issued.
Start Prohibited at this Moment
Refrigerant Pump has been Stopped after 2h The chiller can not be started at this time due to equip-
of Operation ment or status conflict. This message resides for 60
The refrigerant pump was manually started with the seconds after the failed start command is issued.
chiller not running and the 2 hour run limiting timer
has expired. The pump is stopped automatically by the Valve Calibration Prohibited
control. This message resides until the unit switch is Control valve calibration process not be started at this
taken to RUN or the WARNING/RESET key pressed time due to equipment or status conflict. This message
in OPERATOR or SERVICE access. resides for 60 seconds after the failed calibration com-
mand is issued.
Refrigerant Pump is Off and 2SOL is Open
2SOL has been opened manually with the refrigerant 3SOL and 2SOL Manual Control Prohibited
pump off. This is an unusual condition. This message Control for the stabilizer or unloader solenoid valve can
resides until a close command is issued to 2 SOL. not be switched to manual because the unit is waiting
for a SERVICE level reset or in limited dilution. This
Reset Prohibited at this Moment message resides for 60 seconds after the failed control
The chiller can not be reset at this time due to equipment command is issued.
or status conflict. This message resides for 60 seconds
after the failed reset command is issued.

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SECTION 3
PRINTERS

00085VIP

SEIKO DPU-414
FIGURE 19 – PRINTERS

A printer or laptop can be connected to the Control PRINTERS

Center’s Microboard to print the following reports. The The following Printer can be used. Printer must be
screen from which each report can be generated is listed equipped with an RS‑232 Serial interface.
in parenthesis.
• Status ‑ Present system parameters • Seiko –
• Setpoints ‑ Present programmed values of all set- Printer: DPU414-30B
points Dimensions: 6.3 in. wide x 6.7 in. deep
• Sales Order ‑ Information on Sales Order Screen Paper: 4.4 in. wide
(Printer, Sales Order)
Type: Thermal
• History ‑ System parameters at the time of the last
normal stop, last fault while running and last 10 Power Supply: PW4007I (required)
faults, whether running or not (Printer, History) Battery Pak (Ni-Mh): BP4005
Thermal paper: SS112-025A
The printer can be permanently connected to the Control
Center or connected as required to produce a report. Purchase: Jaco Electronics (formally Reptron
acquired by Jaco)
The following figures are examples of the different 13710 Reptron Blvd
print reports. Tampa, Florida 33626
• FIGURE 20 ‑ Operating Data
Phone: 800-800-5441
• FIGURE 21 ‑ Last Normal Stop
Fax: 813-891-4056
• FIGURE 22 ‑ Sales Order
• FIGURE 23 ‑ History www.jacoelectronics.com
• FIGURE 24 ‑ Purge Trend
Purchase Contact:
• FIGURE 25 ‑ Setpoints
kbuelow@jacoelect.com

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The Control Center provides the required formatting con- Printer Setup
trol codes for the printers above when the printer is se- The printer must be configured as follows. Refer to
lected on the PRINTER Screen in the instructions below. manual provided by Printer manufacturer with respec-
These codes are transmitted through the serial interface tive Printer.
to the printer to provide a proper print format. Different
printers require different formatting control codes. Other
If equipped with HIGH SPEED serial board:
printers might provide proper operation when connected
SW1 ‑ off (‑) Low when busy
to the Control Center. However, the print format may not
be correct or as desired. Proceed with caution and use the 2 ‑ off 1200 Baud*
following guidelines if an unlisted printer is selected: 3 ‑ off 1200 Baud*
1. All must be capable of RS‑232 Serial communic- 4 ‑ on 1200 Baud*
ations. 5 ‑ Not Used
2. Primary differences between printers involve the for- 6 ‑ off no parity
matting control codes required by the printer. These 7 ‑ off Pin 20 & pin 11 act as busy line
codes are sent from the Control Center to the printer.
For example, Weigh­-Tronix printers require a control SEIKO
code to select 40 column width. This same code is
interpreted by the Okidata printer as an instruction DipSW1‑1 = off Input‑Serial
to print wide characters. In some instances, a printer 1‑2 = on Printing speed high
will ignore a code it cannot interpret. 1-3 = on Auto loading ‑ on
3. The Control Center requires a busy signal from the 1‑4 = off Auto LF ‑ off
printer when the printer receive buffer is full. This 1‑5 = on Setting Command ‑ Enable
causes the Control Center to momentarily terminate 1‑6 = off Printing density ‑ 100%
data transmission until the printer can accept more
data. The busy signal polarity must be asserted low 1‑7 = on Printing density ‑ 100%
when busy. 1‑8 = on Printing, density ‑ 100%
DipSW 2‑1= off Printing Columns - 80
Printer Connections 2‑2 = on User Font Back‑up ‑ on
Connect the printers to the Control Center Microboard as
2‑3 = on Character Select ‑ normal
follows. Only one printer can be connected at a time.
2‑4 = off Zero ‑ slash
SEIKO 2‑5 = on International character set ‑
American
Microboard Printer Function
2‑6 = on International character set ‑
J2-4 pin 3 Tx (data to printer)
American
J2‑2 pin 8 DSR (busy signal from printer)
J2‑9 pin 5 Gnd 2‑7 = on International character set ‑
Cabinet Shield American
2‑8 = off International character set ‑
Hardware required American
Cable – #18 AWG stranded 50 ft. maximum length. DipSW 3‑1= on Data length ‑ 8 bits
Connectors – 3‑2 = on Parity Setting ‑ no
- Microboard: None. Strip 1/4" insulation from 3‑3 = on Parity condition ‑ odd
wire and insert into screw terminal block. 3‑4 = on Busy control ‑ H/W busy
- Printers: Seiko ‑ 9‑Pin D‑type Subminiature 3‑5 = off Baud rate select ‑ 19.200*
(DB‑9 pin male). 3‑6 = on Baud rate select ‑ 19.200*
3‑7 = on Baud rate select ‑ 19.200*
3‑8 = off Baud rate select ‑ 19.200*
* Settings shown for 1200 Baud. Other Baud rates can be selected.
Refer to Printer manufacturer’s manual supplied with Printer.

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Control Center Setup YORK A JOHNSON CONTROLS COMPANY

Printer Setup UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < >
Access Level Required: OPERATOR <DATE>, <HOUR>
Using the COMMS Screen, the Control Center must be TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS]
configured to transmit data in the same format as the LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES]
SOFTWARE VERSION < >
Printer is configured to receive the data. The following
values must be entered. - O P E R A T I N G D A T A R E P O R T -
• Baud Rate ‑ Set as desired. Value selected must be SYSTEM STATUS < >
the same as Printer configuration above. CONTROL STATUS < >
SYSTEM DETAILS < >, < >, < >
• Data Bits ‑ 8
• Parity ‑ None RETURNING CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE............ < >
REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE........................................ < >
• Stop Bits ‑ 1 REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE........................................ < >
ADC LINE TEMPERATURE................................................. < > 3
STRONG SOLUTION TEMPERATURE............................... < >
STRONG SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.......................... < >
SOLUTION TEMPERATURE LEAVING STS...................... < >
REFRIGERANT FROM CONDENSER TEMEPERATURE.... < >
MIN SOLUTION TEMP TO CRYSTALLIZE........................ < >
RETURNING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE........... < >
LEAVING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE................. < >
ENTERING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE......................... < >
STEAM TEMPERATURE IN................................................. < >
STEAM PRESSURE............................................................... < >
MAX ALLOWED LOADING................................................ < >
CONTROL VALVE POSITION [%]....................................... < >
GENERATOR SHELL PRESSURE........................................ < >
LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID SETPOINT............................ < >
REMOTE TEMP SETPOINT RANGE................................... < >
REMOTE LOAD LIMIT......................................................... < >
AUTOPURGE 7 DAY COUNTER......................................... < >
AUTOPURGE TOTAL COUNTER........................................ < >
PURGE TANK PRESSURE.................................................... < >
PURGE PUMP PRESSURE.................................................... < >
PULLDOWN SETPOINT TIME............................................. < >
PULLDOWN SETPOINT START.......................................... < >
PULLDOWN SETPOINT STOP............................................. < >
CHILLED LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)..... < >
CONDENSER LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)... < >
CHILLED LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE)......... < >
CONDENSER LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE).. < >
REFRIGERANT PUMP (ON/OFF)........................................ < >
SOLUTION PUMP (ON/OFF)................................................ < >
ABSORBER PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-.................. < >
GENERATOR PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-................ < >
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 1F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < >
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 3F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < >
STABILIZER REFRIGERANT SOLENOID VALVE 2SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE)....................................................................... < >
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SOLENOID VALVE 3SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE)....................................................................... < >
MOTOR COOLANT SOLENOID VALVE 4SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE) -IF FRANKILN-.......................................... < >

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FIGURE 20 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT

(OPERATING DATA)

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YORK A JOHNSON CONTROLS COMPANY YORK A JOHNSON CONTROLS COMPANY

UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < > UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < >
<DATE>, <HOUR> <DATE>, <HOUR>
TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS] TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS]
LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES] LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES]
SOFTWARE VERSION < > SOFTWARE VERSION < >

- LAST NORMAL STOP REPORT - - S A L E S O R D E R R E P O R T -

SYSTEM STATUS < > YORK ORDER <>

CONTROL STATUS < > VOLTAGE <>
SYSTEM DETAILS < >, < >, < > POWER CONSUMPTION <>
COOLING CAPACITY.............. <> <>
RETURNING CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE............ < >
LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE.................. < > DESIGN DATA EN UNITS SI UNITS
REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE........................................ < >
ADC LINE TEMPERATURE................................................. < > -EVAPORATOR-
STRONG SOLUTION TEMPERATURE............................... < > EWT................................. <> <>
STRONG SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.......................... < > LWT.................................. <> <>
SOLUTION TEMPERATURE LEAVING STS...................... < > FLOW............................... <> <>
REFRIGERANT FROM CONDENSER TEMEPERATURE.... < > PD..................................... <> <>
PASS................................. <> <>
MIN SOLUTION TEMP TO CRYSTALLIZE........................ < >
DWP.................................. <> <>
RETURNING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE........... < >
FLUID TYPE.................... <> <>
LEAVING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE................. < > FLUID %........................... <> <>
ENTERING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE......................... < > -ABSORBER/CONDENSER-
STEAM TEMPERATURE IN................................................. < > EWT.................................. <> <>
STEAM PRESSURE............................................................... < > LWT.................................. <> <>
MAX ALLOWED LOADING................................................ < > FLOW............................... <> <>
CONTROL VALVE POSITION [%]....................................... < > PD..................................... <> <>
GENERATOR SHELL PRESSURE........................................ < > PASS................................. <> <>
LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID SETPOINT............................ < > DWP................................. <> <>
REMOTE TEMP SETPOINT RANGE................................... < > FLUID TYPE................... <> <>
REMOTE LOAD LIMIT......................................................... < > FLUID %......................... <> <>
AUTOPURGE 7 DAY COUNTER......................................... < > -GENERATOR-
AUTOPURGE TOTAL COUNTER........................................ < > EWT................................. <> <>
PURGE TANK PRESSURE.................................................... < > LWT................................. <> <>
PURGE PUMP PRESSURE.................................................... < > FLOW.............................. <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT TIME............................................. < > PD.................................... <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT START.......................................... < > PASS................................ <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT STOP............................................. < > DWP................................. <> <>
CHILLED LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)..... < > FLUID TYPE................... <> <>
FLUID %.......................... <> <>
CONDENSER LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)... < >
STEAM CONSUMPTION...... < > <>
CHILLED LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE)......... < >
STEAM PRESSURE AT GEN... < > <>
CONDENSER LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE).. < > STEAM PRESSURE AT VALVE..< > <>
REFRIGERANT PUMP (ON/OFF)........................................ < >
SOLUTION PUMP (ON/OFF)............................................... < > UNIT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
ABSORBER PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-.................. < > CONTROL VALVE PART NUMBER..... <>
GENERATOR PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-................ < > CONTROL VALVE DESCRIPTION...... <>
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 1F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < > FRANKLIN OR BUFFALO PUMPS..... <>
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 3F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < > UNIT MODEL.......................... <>
STABILIZER REFRIGERANT SOLENOID VALVE 2SOL ELECTRICAL CODE............... <>
(OPEN/CLOSE)...................................................................... < > ENERGY SOURCE.................. <>
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SOLENOID VALVE 3SOL FLOW SWITCH TYPE............ <>
(OPEN/CLOSE)...................................................................... < > LANGUAGE............................ <>
MOTOR COOLANT SOLENOID VALVE 4SOL UNITS...................................... <>
(OPEN/CLOSE) -IF FRANKILN-.......................................... < >

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FIGURE 21 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT

(LAST NORMAL STOP) FIGURE 22 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (SALES ORDER)

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UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < > UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < >
<DATE>, <HOUR> <DATE>, <HOUR>
TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS] TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS]
LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES] LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES]
SOFTWARE VERSION < > SOFTWARE VERSION < >

- H I S T O R Y F I L E R E P O R T - - P U R G E T R E N D R E P O R T -

FAULT < > INTERVAL TIME SETUP < > [HOURS]

CURRENT FAULT STATUS < > TREND START <DATE>, <HOUR>
SET MIN <>
SYSTEM STATUS < > SET MAX <>
CONTROL STATUS < > AUTOPURGE 7 DAY COUNTER <>
SYSTEM DETAILS < >, < >, < >
INTERVAL DIFF PRESSURE PURGE TANK PRESS
RETURNING CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE............ < > [MMHG] [MMHG] 3
LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE.................. < >
REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE........................................ < > 0 <> <>
ADC LINE TEMPERATURE................................................. < > 1 <> <>
STRONG SOLUTION TEMPERATURE............................... < > 2 <> <>
STRONG SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.......................... < > 3 <> <>
SOLUTION TEMPERATURE LEAVING STS...................... < > 4 <> <>
REFRIGERANT FROM CONDENSER TEMEPERATURE.... < > 5 <> <>
MIN SOLUTION TEMP TO CRYSTALLIZE........................ < > 6 <> <>
RETURNING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE........... < > 7 <> <>
LEAVING COOLING LIQUID TEMPERATURE................. < > 8 <> <>
ENTERING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE......................... < > 9 <> <>
STEAM TEMPERATURE IN................................................. < > 10 <> <>
STEAM PRESSURE............................................................... < >
11 <> <>
MAX ALLOWED LOADING................................................ < >
12 <> <>
CONTROL VALVE POSITION [%]....................................... < >
13 <> <>
GENERATOR SHELL PRESSURE........................................ < >
LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID SETPOINT............................ < > 14 <> <>
REMOTE TEMP SETPOINT RANGE................................... < > 15 <> <>
REMOTE LOAD LIMIT......................................................... < > 16 <> <>
AUTOPURGE 7 DAY COUNTER......................................... < > 17 <> <>
AUTOPURGE TOTAL COUNTER........................................ < > 18 <> <>
PURGE TANK PRESSURE.................................................... < > 19 <> <>
PURGE PUMP PRESSURE................................................... < > 20 <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT TIME............................................ < > 21 <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT START.......................................... < > 22 <> <>
PULLDOWN SETPOINT STOP............................................. < > 23 <> <>
CHILLED LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)...... < > 24 <> <>
CONDENSER LIQUID PUMP RUN CONTACTS (ON/OFF)... < > 25 <> <>
CHILLED LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE)......... < > 26 <> <>
CONDENSER LIQUID FLOW SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE).. < > 27 <> <>
REFRIGERANT PUMP (ON/OFF)........................................ < > 28 <> <>
SOLUTION PUMP (ON/OFF)............................................... < > 29 <> <>
ABSORBER PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-.................. < >
GENERATOR PUMP (ON/OFF) -IF FRANKLIN-................ < >
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 1F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < > REV. 1.0 2008
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SWITCH 3F (OPEN/CLOSE)....... < >
STABILIZER REFRIGERANT SOLENOID VALVE 2SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE)....................................................................... < >
REFRIGERANT LEVEL SOLENOID VALVE 3SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE)....................................................................... < >
MOTOR COOLANT SOLENOID VALVE 4SOL
(OPEN/CLOSE) -IF FRANKILN-.......................................... < >

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FIGURE 23 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (HISTORY) FIGURE 24 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (PURGE TREND)

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UNIT MODEL < > SERIAL NUMBER < >

<DATE>, <HOUR>
TOTAL OPERATING HOURS < > [HOURS]
LATEST RUN TIME < > [DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES]
SOFTWARE VERSION < >

- S E T P O I N T S L I S T R E P O R T -

SETPOINT VALUE MIN MAX DEFAULT

LEAVING CHILLED LIQUID TEMP < > 40°F 77°F 44°F

LOW UNLOAD LIMIT < > 10% 20% 10%
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMIT < > 50% 100% 100%
SHORT DILUTION CYCLE <> DISABLE ENABLE ENABLE
AUTOMATIC RESTART AFTER POWER FAILURE < > MANUAL AUTO AUTO
LCHLT RATE LIMIT < > 0.1°F 5.0°F 1.0°F
LCHLT ERROR LIMIT < > 0.1°F 10.0°F 6.0°F
LCHLT MAXIMUM OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL < > 0.05 0.5 0.2
SSC RATE LIMIT < > 0.10% 2.00% 0.60%
SSC ERROR LIMIT < > 0.10% 2.00% 0.50%
SSC MAXIMUM OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL < > 0.05 0.5 0.2
SAMPLE FACTOR < > 30SEC 180SEC 60SEC
PERCENT FULL VALVE STROKE < > 50% 130% 100%
PURGE PUMP SERVICE INTERVAL < > 5HRS 100HRS 10HRS
MAXIMUM PURGE/WEEK < > 2 6 4
PURGE PUMP WARM UP TIME < > 2MIN 20MIN 2MIN
LCHLT SHUTDOWN OFFSET < > 2°F 4°F 3°F
RT10 STRONG SOLN FROM STS TEMP OFFSET < > -5°F 5°F 0°F
RT9 CONDENSED REFRIGERANT TEMP OFFSET < > -5°F 5°F 0°F
RT3 STRONG SOLN FROM GEN TEMP OFFSET < > -5°F 5°F 0°F
REFRIGERANT PUMP SHUTOFF DELAY < > 1SEC 45SEC 30SEC
REFRIGERANT PUMP STARTUP DELAY < > 1SEC 900SEC 120SEC
CHILLER REFRIGERANT LEVEL SHUTDOWN DELAY< > 20MIN 60MIN 30MIN
MOTOR COOLANT SOLENOID OPEN TEMP < > 127°F 160°F 160°F
REMOTE LCHLT RESET RANGE < > 10°F 40°F 20°F
PULLDOWN LOADING START SETPOINT < > 10% 30% 10%
PULLDOWN LOADING STOP SETPOINT < > 20% 100% 100%
PULLDOWN INTERVAL TIMER < > 0MIN 255MIN 0MIN
RAMPDOWN INTERVAL TIMER < > 0MIN 60MIN 0MIN

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FIGURE 25 – SAMPLE PRINTOUT (SETPOINTS)

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DOWNLOADING SYSTEM HISTORIES TO 4. Press the the Print Screen key on the appropriate
A LAPTOP FROM AN OPTIVIEW CONTROL screen to be captured. The HyperTerminal will dis-
PANEL play the printed information and the information will
be recorded as a .txt file.
Downloading histories to a file is another useful method
to capture system operating conditions. The following
instructions are to establish communication between the When the print file has been recorded, select Transfer
OptiView Control Panel and a laptop computer. from the toolbar and capture from the drop down
menu and select Stop. This will stop the transfer and
1. Connect the laptop computer to the OptiView as allow access to the capture file.
shown.
The following additional RS232 connections, and wiring
Laptop OptiView up serial devices for desktop and laptop computers.
(RS-232 Serial Port) (Com 1) 3
PIN DESC Connector Terminal RS-232 Pin Assignments
(DB25 PC signal set)
2 RX to J2 4 (TXD1)
(Older Desktops Only)
3 DTR to J2 3 (RXD1)
Pin 1 Protective Ground
5 GND to J2 9 GND
Pin 2 Transmit Data
Pin 3 Recieved Data
2. Setup HyperTerminal
Pin 4 Request To Send
a. Go to START menu
Pin 5 Clear To Send
b. Select All Programs
Pin 6 Data Set Ready
c. Select Accessories Pin 7 Signal Ground
d. Select Communications Recieved line Signal Detector
Pin 8
e. Select HyperTerminal (Data Carrier Detect)
f. In the box displayed, it requires a name and icon Pin 20 Data Terminal Ready
for the connection. Select a name that is descrip- Pin 22 Ring Indicator
tive and select an icon. Select OK.
g. In the box labeled Connect using the select com The connector on the PC has Male pins, therefore the
port that will connect to the YIA unit. This port mating cable needs to terminate in a DB25/F (Female
is usually labelled Com 1. Select OK. pin) connector.
h. Port settings
Bits per second 57600 RS-232 Pin Assignments
(DB9 PC signal set)
Data bits 8 (Most Laptops)
Parity None Recieved line Signal Detector
Pin 1
Stop Bits 1 (Data Carrier Detect)
Flow control None Pin 2 Recieved Data
3. Set HyperTerminal to capture a file. Pin 3 Transmit Data

a. Select Transfer from toolbar Pin 4 Data Terminal Ready

Pin 5 Signal Ground
b. Select Capture Text from the drop down menu.
Pin 6 Data Set Ready
c. A capture Text Filebox will be displayed. Verify
location and file name. Pin 7 Request To Send
Pin 8 Clear To Send
d. Select Start.
Pin 9 Ring Indicator

The connector on the PC has Male pins, therefore the

mating cable needs to terminate DB9/F (Female pin)
connector.

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TX1 RX1
RS-232
J2
COM 1 TX
4
RX 3
MICRO DTR HYPERTERMINAL
5
DSR 2

GTX
7
COM 4B GRX
8 E-LINK
8
9

FIGURE 26 – COMMUNICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM LD14492

SI METRIC CONVERSION
The following factors can be used to convert from English to the most common Sl Metric values.

MULTIPLY THIS TO OBTAIN THIS

MEASUREMENT BY
ENGLISH  VALUE METRIC VALUE

CAPACITY TONS REFRIGERANT EFFECT (ton) 3.516 KILOWATTS (kW)

KILOWATTS (kW) NO CHANGE KILOWATTS (kW)
POWER
HORSEPOWER (hp) 0.7457 KILOWATTS (kW)
FLOW RATE GALLONS / MINUTE (gpm) 0.0631 LITERS / SECOND (L/s)
FEET (ft) 304.8 MILLIMETERS (mm)
LENGTH
INCHES (in) 25.4 MILLIMETERS (mm)
WEIGHT POUNDS (lb) 0.4536 KILOGRAMS (kg)
VELOCITY FEET / SECOND (fps) 0.3048 METERS / SECOND (m/s)
FEET OF WATER (ft) 2.989 KILOPASCALS (k Pa)
PRESSURE DROP
POUNDS / SQ. INCH (psi) 6.895 KILOPASCALS (k Pa)

TEMPERATURE:

To convert degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius

(°C) subtract 32° and multiply by 5/9 or 0.5556.

To convert a temperature range (i.e., 10°F or 12°F chilled

water range) from Fahrenheit to Celsius, multiply by
5/9 or 0.5556.

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