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Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chillers: Magnitude
Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chillers: Magnitude
Group: Chiller
Part Number: 331499501
Effective: July 2012
Supersedes: May 2012
CAUTION
Cautions indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in personal injury or equipment damage if not avoided.
WARNING
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©2012 McQuay International. Illustrations and data cover the McQuay International product at the time of publication and we reserve the right to
make changes in design and construction at anytime without notice. ™® The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies: BACnet from ASHRAE; LONMARK, LonTalk, LONW ORKS, and the LONMARK logo are managed, granted and used by LONMARK
International under a license granted by Echelon Corporation; Modbus from Schneider Electric; Victaulic from Victaulic Company; Magnitude,
Energy Analyze, MicroTech E, Open Choices from McQuay International.
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Introduction
This manual provides operating, maintenance and troubleshooting information for the Daikin McQuay Magnitude
frictionless centrifugal chiller with magnetic bearing compressor, Model WME, with MicroTech® E control.
! WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. This equipment must be properly grounded. Connections to
and service of the MicroTech control panel must be performed only by personnel that are knowledgeable in the operation of the
equipment being controlled.
! CAUTION
Static sensitive components. A static discharge while handling electronic circuit boards can damage components. Discharge any
static electrical charge by touching the bare metal inside the control panel before performing any service work. Never unplug any
cables, circuit board terminal blocks, or power plugs while power is applied to the panel.
! CAUTION
Do not install any software not authorized by McQuay International or alter operating systems in any unit microprocessor, including
the interface panel. Doing so can cause malfunction of the control system and possible equipment damage.
NOTICE
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense. McQuay International
disclaims any liability resulting from any interference or for the correction thereof.
Equipment Location
WME chillers are intended only for installation in an indoor or weather protected area consistent with the NEMA 1
rating on the chiller, controls, and electrical panels. Equipment room temperature for operating and standby conditions
is 40°F to 122°F (4.4°C to 50°C).
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Optimum Water Temperatures and Flow
A key to improving energy efficiency for any chiller is minimizing the compressor pressure lift. Reducing the lift
reduces the compressor work and its energy consumption per unit of output. The chiller typically consumes more energy
than any other component in the chiller system. Therefore, the optimum plant design must take into account all of the
interactions between chiller, pumps, and tower.
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Chilled Water Temperature
The maximum temperature of water entering the chiller on standby must not exceed 105°F (46.1°C). Maximum
temperature entering on start-up must not exceed 90°F (32°C). Minimum chilled water leaving temperature without
antifreeze is approximately 38°F (3.3°C).
Piping
Piping must be adequately supported to remove weight and strain on the chiller's fittings and connections. Be sure
piping is adequately insulated for job conditions. Install a cleanable 20-mesh water strainer upstream of the evaporator
and condenser. Install enough shutoff valves to permit draining water from the evaporator or condenser without draining
the complete system.
Figure 1: Model WME Minimum Entering Condenser Water Temperature (EXV) (10°F Range at Full Load)
65
ECWT (°F) 46°F LChWT
44°F LChWT
60 42°F LChWT
55
50
45
40
35
30
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percent Load
For example; at 44°F LWT, 10°F Delta-T at full load, and 50% full load operation, the entering condenser water
temperature could be as low as 49°F. This provides excellent operation with water-side economizer systems.
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Depending on local climatic conditions, using the lowest possible entering condenser water temperature may be more
costly in total system power consumed than the expected savings in chiller power would suggest, due to the excessive
fan power required.
In this scenario, cooling tower fans would continue to operate at 100% capacity at low wet bulb temperatures. The
trade-off between better chiller efficiency and fan power should be analyzed for best overall system efficiency.
McQuay’s Energy Analyzer™ program can optimize the chiller/tower operation for specific buildings in specific
locales.
Even with tower fan control, some form of water flow control, such as tower bypass, is recommended.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 illustrate two temperature-actuated tower bypass arrangements. The “Cold Weather” scheme,
Figure 3: Tower Bypass: Cold Weather Operation (Bypass Indoors), provides better startup under cold ambient air
temperature conditions. The bypass valve and piping are indoors and thus warmer, allowing for warmer water to be
immediately available to the condenser. The check valve may be required to prevent air at the pump inlet.
Figure 2: Tower Bypass: Mild Weather Operation
Pumps
The condenser water pump(s) must be cycled off when the last chiller of the system cycles off. This will keep cold
condenser water from migrating refrigerant to the condenser. Cold liquid refrigerant in the condenser can make start up
difficult. In addition, turning off the condenser water pump(s) when the chillers are not operating will conserve energy.
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Include thermometers and pressure gauges at the chiller inlet and outlet connections and install air vents at the high
points of piping. Where noise and vibration are critical and the unit is mounted on spring isolators, flexible piping and
conduit connections are necessary.
Vibration Mounting
The Magnitude chillers are almost vibration-free. Consequently, floor mounted spring isolators are not usually required.
Rubber mounting pads are shipped with each unit. It is wise to continue to use piping flexible connectors to reduce
sound transmitted into the pipe and to allow for expansion and contraction.
Multi-chiller
Up to eight WME chillers are capable of being interconnected and operating in a multi chiller mode using their internal
control network. Please contact McQuay Service for installation of the correct software for multi-chiller operation.
System Analysis
Although we recommend analyzing the entire system, it is generally effective to place the chiller in the most efficient
mode because it is a large energy consumer.
The McQuay Energy Analyzer program is an excellent tool to investigate the entire system efficiency, quickly and
accurately. It is especially good at comparing different system types and operating parameters. Contact your local
Daikin McQuay sales office for assistance on your particular application.
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Features of the Control Panel
• Control of leaving chilled water within a ±0.5°F (±0.3°C) tolerance. Systems with a large water volume and
relatively slow load changes can do better.
• Readout of the following temperature and pressure readings:
• Entering and leaving chilled water temperature
• Entering and leaving condenser water temperature
• Saturated evaporator refrigerant temperature and pressure
• Saturated condenser temperature and pressure
• Suction line, liquid line and discharge line temperatures - calculated superheat for discharge and suction lines –
calculated sub-cooling for liquid line
• Automatic control of primary and standby evaporator and condenser pumps.
• Control up to 3 stages of cooling tower fans plus modulating bypass valve and/or tower fan VFD.
• The controller will store and display key historic operating data for recall in a graphic format on the screen. Data
can also be exported for archival purposes via a USB port.
• Security password protection against unauthorized changing of setpoints and other control parameters.
• Warning and fault diagnostics to inform operators of warning and fault conditions in plain language. Al1 warnings,
problems and faults are time and date stamped so there is no guessing of when the fault condition occurred. In
addition, the operating conditions that existed just prior to shutdown can be recalled to aid in isolating the cause of
the problem.
• Eight latest faults are displayed on the touch screen. Data can be exported for archival purposes via a USB Drive.
• Soft loading feature reduces electrical consumption and peak demand charges during the cooling loop pull-down.
• Adjustable load pull-down rate reduces under-shoot during initial loop pull-down.
• Remote input signals for chilled water reset, demand limiting, unit enable.
• Manual (Service) control mode allows the service technician to command the unit to different operating states.
Useful for system checkout.
• Optional Building Automation System communication capability via LONMARK, Modbus or BACnet
standard protocols for BAS manufacturers.
• Test mode for troubleshooting controller hardware.
• Pressure transducers for direct reading of system pressures. Preemptive control of high motor amps, high motor
temperature, low evaporator pressure conditions and high discharge temperature takes corrective action prior to a
fault trip.
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General Description
General Description
The centrifugal MicroTech-E control system consists of microprocessor-based controllers that provide all monitoring
and control functions required for the controlled, efficient operation of the chiller. The system consists of the following
components:
• Operator Interface Touch Screen (OITS), one per unit-provides unit information and is the primary user interface
for all system data and setpoint information.
• Unit Controller, one per chiller, controls unit functions and communicates with all other controllers. It is located
in a panel adjacent to the OITS.
• Compressor Controller for the compressor controls compressor functions such as loading and unloading and
collects I/O points near the compressor, located in the compressor.
• The operator can monitor all operating conditions by using the unit-mounted OITS. In addition to providing all
normal operating controls, the MicroTech-E control system monitors equipment protection devices on the unit
and will take corrective action if the chiller is operating outside of it’s normal design conditions. If a fault
condition develops, the controller will shut the compressor or entire unit down and activate an alarm output.
Important operating conditions at the time an alarm condition occurs are retained in the controller’s history log
to aid in troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• The system is protected by a password scheme that only allows access by authorized personnel. The operator
must enter the password into the touch screen before any setpoints can be altered.
Control Architecture
Figure 4, Major Control Components
Chiller #1
Fire-
Local User Interface wall
Ethernet
Ethernet (Local Network)
Remote user
interface
Ethernet
(Local Network)
Chiller #2
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Component Description
Operator Interface Touch Screen
The operator interface touch screen (OITS) is the primary device by which commands and entries into the control
system are made (a laptop computer can also be used). It also displays all controller data and information on a series of
graphic screens.
The control panel contains a USB port that can be used for loading information to and from the control system
including download of trend log data and uploading software upgrades.
The OITS panel is mounted on a moveable arm to allow placement in a convenient position for the operator. There is a
screen-saver programmed into the system. The screen is reactivated by touching it anywhere.
Unit Controller
There is one unit controller mounted on the chiller which is the primary interface to the user and for field I/O
connections.
Unit and compressor on/off switches are mounted in the unit controller panel located adjacent to the OITS panel. They
are designated 1 for on and O for off. The compressor on/off switch should only be used when an immediate stop is
required since the normal shut down sequence is bypassed.
There is a unit enable switch located on the left outside of the panel that causes a controlled shutdown of the
compressor.
The unit controller's primary function is processing data relating to the entire chiller unit operation, as compared to data
relating to the compressor operation. The unit controller processes information and sends data to other controllers and
devices and relays information to the OITS for graphic display.
The following functions operate in the unit controller:
• User interface
• BAS interface
• Field I/O; pumps, alarm contact, remote start/stop, tower control
• Chiller I/O; water temperatures, EXV control, condenser pressure
• Data trending
• Chiller alarm handling
• Alarm display
Figure 5, Unit Control Panel
Ethernet Port
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Motor/Compressor Controller
The following functions operate in the compressor controller:
• Bearing Control
• Suction/Discharge Temperature and Pressure
• IGV control
• Speed Control
• RPM sensing
• Load Control
• Compressor Alarm Handling
• Motor Temperature control
• Compressor staging and load balancing on multi-chiller installations
VFD Controller
The following functions operate in the VFD controller:
• Controls motor according to speed setpoint
• VFD heat sink temp control (solenoids)
• High Pressure switch monitor
• Ground fault protection (optional)
• Over-current protection
• VFD alarm handling
• Control power distribution
• Regenerative power in case of power loss
• Short circuit protection
VFD Description:
The VFD has several main components or sections:
1) Input power section:
• Circuit breaker ( standard)
• Ground fault detection ( optional)
• Power meter ( optional)
2) Control power section:
• 120VAC
• 24VDC
• 300VDC (intermediate power supply)
3) Power conditioning
• Main power autotransformer – used for low harmonics version or where buck/boost is required.
- ( 460V low harmonics option, 575V, 380V )
• EMI filters (optional), use where low-level EM emission from the VFD panel are undesirable.
• Line Reactors - standard
4) Heat sink assemblies: ( main power control assembly)
• M2 version – 1 heat sink assembly
• M3 version – 2 heat sink assemblies
The main purpose of the M3 version with the transformer is to provide lower harmonics than the standard M2 system.
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Key VFD Control Signals
VFD enable from Compressor to VFD (relay contact)
Speed reference (command speed) from compressor to VFD (4-20 mA analog)
Compressor RPM sensor output to VFD (digital pulse)
VFD amps to Compressor (Ethernet)
The remaining chiller data, setpoints, and control signals travel between the chiller, compressor, and VFD using an
Ethernet network.
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Table 2, Unit Controller, Digital Inputs
States –
# Description Wiring Signal Source
OPEN/CLOSED
1 Front Panel “Stop/Auto” Switch Chiller Isolated Switch Contacts Stop / Auto
Isolated Switch or Relay
2 Remote Start/Stop Field Stop / Auto
Contacts
Isolated Switch or Relay Normal /
3 Mode Switch Field
Contacts Alternate Mode
Chiller & Field Isolated Flow Switch
4 Evaporator Water Flow Switch No Flow / Flow
(in series) Contacts
Chiller & Field Isolated Flow Switch
5 Condenser Water Flow Switch No Flow / Flow
(in series) Contacts
6 Compressor Manual OFF Switch Chiller Isolated Switch Contact Stop/Auto
# Description Motor
1 Electronic Expansion Valve 24VDC, 10 VA max
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Compressor Controller
Table 6, Compressor Controller, Analog Inputs
# Description Source Signal Range
1 Compressor Suction Temperature NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 125°C
2 Compressor Discharge Temperature NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 125°C
3 Suction Refrigerant Pressure Sealed Gage Transducer 0.3 to 4.5 VDC -6.6 to 132 psi
4 Discharge Refrigerant Pressure Sealed Gage Transducer 0.3 to 4.5 VDC -20.3 to 410 psi
5 Rotor Pump Temperature NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 125°C
6 Inlet Guide Vane Position Rotary Transducer 0.5 to 4.5 VDC Closed to Open
7 Motor Winding Temperature 1 NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 150°C
8 Motor Winding Temperature 2 NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 150°C
9 Motor Winding Temperature 3 NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 150°C
10 Motor Case Temperature
11 Motor Gap Temperature NTC Thermistor 10k@25°C -40 to 125°C
Counter
# Description Motor Clockwise
Clockwise
1 Inlet Guide Vane Position 24VDC, 100 VA max Open Vanes Close Vanes
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Optional Harmonic Filter
The optional harmonic filter is a device that reduces harmonics. It may be factory-mounted in the chiller power panel or
remotely mounted in the field.
Operation
The harmonic filter is a passive device and there is no operator action required.
Cleaning
Excessive accumulations of dirt on the reactor windings or insulators and capacitor terminals should be removed to
permit free circulation of air and to guard against the possibility of insulation breakdown. Particular attention should be
given to cleaning the top and bottom ends of the winding assemblies and to cleaning out ventilating ducts. Windings
should be lightly cleaned by the use of a vacuum cleaner. If necessary a blower or compressed air may be used but
pressure should not exceed 25 psi. Lead supports, tap changers and terminal boards, bushings, and other major
insulating surfaces should be brushed or wiped with a dry cloth. The use of liquid cleaners is not recommended due to
deteriorating effects on most insulating materials.
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
The filter has no moving or active parts and therefore requires only minimal periodic maintenance when installed in a
clean and well ventilated environment. Annual maintenance is recommended. This should include:
1. Visual inspection for evidence of loose connections, dirt, moisture, rusting, corrosion, and deterioration of the
insulation, varnish or paint. Observations should be made for signs of overheating and overvoltage creeping.
Corrective measures should be taken as necessary.
2. For early detection of any developing hotspots, an infrared scan can be performed while the unit is operating under
its heaviest load condition.
3. The unit capacitors are equipped with an internal ‘Tear-Off’ fuse pressure interrupter to prevent explosive failure.
At the end of its service life, pressure within a capacitor will build due to the release of gases as its dielectrics
breakdown. The covers on the cans are designed to expand or bulge and Tear-Off the internal fuse as this pressure
builds. Capacitors should be inspected regularly and replaced when found to have an expanded cover.
CAUTION
Ensure that power to the unit has been turned off and safely isolated before replacing failed capacitors or
blown fuses.
4. Most units are also equipped with capacitor fuses. Capacitor fuses are intended to provide additional protection
against overloading of the capacitors. A blown fuse can be detected by checking for illumination of the blown fuse
indicator when this option has been purchased or by measuring the voltage across the fuse terminals while
energized. If voltage is not near zero or the blown fuse indicator is on, the fuse should be replaced.
5. Measuring the current in each of the three phases of the capacitor circuit can be a quick and easy method of
determining the condition of the capacitors. The capacitors can be assumed to be in good operating condition when
all three phases carry approximately the same amount of load current. Measurements should be taken at the input to
the capacitor distribution block and can be done at any loading condition. Phase currents that are imbalanced by
more than 10%, indicate a capacitor failure or blown fuse. When the filter capacitor bank has been connected in a
wye configuration (ie. Two jumpers create a common point on each set of three capacitors), locating the problem
capacitor(s) can be achieved by measuring the voltage between the common neutral point of each set to ground. If
the voltage difference is greater than 10 volts, at least one of the capacitors in that set has failed or has a blown fuse.
Testing should be conducted annually or whenever the unit seems to be operating in an abnormal manner. The unit
is capable of continued operation with some failed capacitors or blown capacitor fuses. Harmonic mitigation
performance will be sacrificed however, so it is recommended that all failed capacitors or blown capacitor fuses be
replaced as soon as is practically possible after detection.
CAUTION
Service work on this device must be only be performed by technicians trained and experienced in working on
them.
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Field Control Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Terminals shown are on the right side of the Unit I/O Board located in the control panel.
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Operator Interface Touch Screen (OITS)
Navigation
The home screen shown in VIEW screen is usually left on (there is a screen-saver built in that is reactivated by
touching the screen anywhere). This VIEW screen contains the STOP and AUTO buttons used to start and stop the unit
when in user control. Other groups of screens can be accessed from the Home screen by pressing one of the buttons on
the bottom of the screen; TREND, VIEW, SET, ALARM.
• TREND will graph the recent data for several system variables: evaporator water temperatures, condenser water
temperatures, evaporator pressure, condenser pressure, % RLA, % RPM, % Vanes.
• ALARM will display recent and active alarms.
• VIEW will go to the next View screen and other sub-View screens used to look in detail at settings and the
operation of the chiller. Pressing View from any other screen will return to the previously selected View screen.
View screens are used for looking at unit status and conditions.
• SET will go to a series of screens used to set or view setpoints.
NOTE: The data shown on screens in this section do not necessarily reflect actual operating conditions.
Pressing the STATE button will bring up a display of the compressor state superimposed on the View Home Screen-
Detail as shown in Figure 8.
Pressing the I/O button will bring up a display of the compressor inputs and output status (I/O) superimposed on the
View Home Screen-Detail as shown in Figure 9. These I/Os are to and from the compressor controller.
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Figure 9, Compressor I/O Screen
Digital Outputs: a green light to the left of a condition indicates it is active. Liquid injection is a user option controlled
by a setpoint.
Analog Inputs: data from sensors connected to the compressor.
Analog Output: Compressor speed output
Stepper Outputs: compressor stepper outputs for inlet guide position and rotor cooling
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Pressing the UNIT I/O button, located in the lower-left corner of the screen, displays the current unit inputs and
outputs superimposed on the View Home Screen-Detail as shown in Figure 10. These I/Os are to and from the unit
controller.
Digital Inputs: inputs to the unit controller that determine if the compressor can start.
Digital Outputs: outputs to start the evaporator and condenser pumps and tower fans or indicate an alarm condition
such as no flow.
Analog Outputs: analog outputs to set the tower bypass valve and/or the tower fan VFD to the correct position or
speed.
Analog Inputs: inputs usually from a BAS to control LWT reset and demand limiting for the compressor power input.
Pressing the EVAP or COND button, located on the vessels, will give detailed information on the evaporator or
condenser pressures and temperatures.
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Figure 11, Evaporator Screen
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Pressing the Power button, located on the left side of the screen, will access the screen giving power data. Individual
line current and voltage values and power factor are only available with the optional Input Power Meter.
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SET Screens
The set screens on the Interface Panel are used to input the many setpoints associated with equipment of this type.
MicroTech-E provides an extremely simple method for accomplishing this. Appropriate setpoints are factory set and
checked by McQuay Factory Service or a Factory Authorized Service Company during commissioning. However,
adjustments and changes are often required to meet job conditions. Certain settings involving pumps and tower
operation are always field set.
Pressing the SET button from any other screen accesses the SET screen. Pressing the SET button while on a SET
screen will access the SERVICE screen.
The various setpoint groups are in a column on the right side of the screen. Each button contains a number of setpoints
grouped together by similar content. For example, The WATER contains various setpoints relating to water
temperatures.
NOTE: Some setpoints that do not apply to a particular application may still be listed on the screen. They will be
inactive and can be ignored.
The numbered buttons in the second from right column are pressed to select a particular setpoint. The selected setpoint
will appear in green on the screen and a description of it (with the range of available settings) will appear in the upper
left-hand box.
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Procedure for Changing a Setpoint
A list of setpoints, their default value, their available setting range, and password authority are shown on the page
relating to the particular setpoint screen beginning on page 25.
Press the applicable Setpoint Group Button. A complete explanation of setpoint content of each group follows this
section.
1) Select the desired setpoint by pressing the numbered button.
2) Press the CHANGE button indicating that you wish to change a setpoint value. The KEYBOARD screen will
be turned on automatically for entering the password.
3) O= Operator password : default = 100
4) T = Technician level password is reserved for authorized technicians
5) Press the appropriate numbers in the numeric keyboard to enter the password. There is a small delay between
pressing the keypad and recording the entry. Be sure that an asterisk appears in the window before pressing the
next number. Press ENTER to return to the SETPOINT screen. The password will remain open for 15 minute
after initiation and does not need to be re-entered during this period.
6) Press CHANGE again
7) The numeric keypad and action buttons in the lower left-hand corner of the screen will be activated. Setpoints
with numeric values can be changed in two ways:
• Select the desired value by pressing the numbered buttons. Press ENTER to enter the value or CANCEL to
cancel the transaction.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the value displayed. Press ENTER to enter the value or
CANCEL to cancel the transaction.
Some setpoints are text rather than numeric values. For example, LWT Reset Type can be "None" or "4-20 ma". The
selection can be made by toggling between choices using the UP or Down button. If dashed lines appear in the setpoint
window, it indicates that you have toggled too far and need to reverse direction. Press ENTER to enter the choice or
CANCEL to cancel the transaction.
Once CHANGE is selected, the CANCEL or ENTER buttons must be pressed before another setpoint can be selected.
Additional setpoints can be changed by selecting another setpoint on the screen or by selecting an entirely new group
of setpoints.
Explanation of Setpoints
Each of the setpoint groups of screens are detailed in the following section. The groups are:
WATER, UNIT, STAGING, POWER, TOWER, VALVE, ALARMS, BAS
In some cases, pressing the button again may display a second page of setpoints in the same group.
Pressing SET from any SET screen accesses the SERVICE screen. In other words, it is the second "SET" screen. While
containing information and activity buttons for the service technician, it also has valuable information for the operator.
The software version numbers shown in the lower left corner are the controllers' software identification. These
numbers may be required by Daikin McQuay to answer questions about unit operation or to assist in possible future
upgrades of software.
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Setpoint Screens
Figure 15, BAS Setpoint Screen #1
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Table 12, BAS Screen #1 Setpoints
No
Description Default Range Password Comments
.
BACnet IP - The Time-to-Live, in seconds, within
Foreign Device 15 0 (0) to 65535 Seconds O which the Chiller (a Foreign Device)
Time must re-register with the BBMD.
BACnet IP - (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) The Internet Protocol (IP) address for the
0.0.0.0 =
BBMP IP 14 where each XXX can be O BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD)
"None
Address 0 to 255 to which the chiller is registered.
(XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX)
BACnet IP - The Internet Protocol (IP) address
13 None where each XXX can be O
Default Gateway of the BACnet IP router.
0 to 255
47808
decimal
BACnet IP UDP The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number
12 (BAC0 0 to 65535 decimal O
Port to use on the IP network.
hexadeci
mal).
(XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX)
BAC net IP 255.255.2 Subnet Mask for the
11 where each XXX can bo O
Subnet Mask 55.0 communication module.
0 to 255
(XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX)
BACnet IP - The four-octet (32-bit) Internet Protocol (IP)
10 172.15.5.8 where each XXX can bo O
Network Addr address for the communications module.
0 to 255
Sets the local time zone by Specifying the
zone's offset from Universal Time Coordinated
BACnet (all) -
9 0 -780 to +780 minutes O (UTC)
UTC Offset
in minutes.Example: US Central Standard
Time (CST) is -360.)
NO: Do not use Daylight
BACnet (all) -
Savings Time.
Daylight Savings 8 None O ---
YES: Use Daylight
Time
Savings Time.
The maximum number of times an Application
BACnet (all) -
7 3 0 to 10 O Protocol Data Unit (APDU) transmission shall be
APDU Retries
sent when there is no acknowledgment.
3000 The retry timeout interval (msec) for Application
BACnet (all) -
6 millisecon 0 to 60,000 milliseconds O Protocol Data Unit (APDU) transmissions that
APDU Tiimeout
ds require acknowledgment.
BACnet (all) - The desired BACnet description
5 None 31characters maximum. O
Description of this particular chiller
BACnet (all) -
4 31 characters maximum. O The unique BACnet Object Name
Object Name
BACnet (all) - The unique BACnet Device
3 3000 0 to 4194302 O
Device Instance Instance number.
ENGLISH: Use English
units. (Deg F, PSI, GPM)
BACnet (all) -
2 English METRIC: Use Metric O ---
English / Metric
units. (Deg C, kPa,
liter/sec)
BAS Network Protocol
NONE: No BAS network
MODBUS: RTU - RS485
BAS Network LON: LONtalk - FTT-10A
1 None O ---
Protocol BACnet IP: IP - Ethernet
BACnet Ethernet:
Ethernet
BACnet MS/TP: RS485
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Table 13, BAS Screen #2 Setpoints
Description No. Default Range Password Comments
MODBUS - Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, Sets the communications baud rate to use on the
8 9600 O
Rate 19200 RS485 network.
MODBUS - Sets the address to use on the
7 1 1 to 247 O
Network Address RS485 network.
MODBUS ENGLISH: Use English units. (Deg F, PSI, GPM)
6 English English or Metric O
Eng/Metric METRIC: Use Metric units. (Deg C, kPa, liter/sec)
BACnet MS/TP - 9600, 19200, 38400, Sets the communications baudrate to use on the
5 38400 O
Baud Rate 76800 RS485 network.
Maximum number of Information Frames that can
BACnet MS/TP
4 5 1 to(5 O be sent before the communication module must
Max Info Frames
pass the token.
BACnet MS/TP - Maximum number of master controllers currently
3 127 1 to 127 O
Max Masters on the network.
BACnet MS/TP - Unique MAC Address of the communication
2 1 0 to 127 O
MAC Address module.
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
BACnet Ethernet - Unique MAC Address of the communication
1 Each XX can be 00 through O
MAC Address module.
FF hexadecimal
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Table 14, ALARM Setpoints
Pass-
Description No. Default Range Comments
word
Sets the value of condenser saturated
Condenser Freeze
11 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F O temperature below which the condenser
Protect
pump is forced ON.
Sets the value of evaporator saturated
Evaporator Freeze
10 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F O temperature below which the evaporator pump
Protect
is forced ON.
When %RLA is below this SP, motor is
Motor Current Threshold 9 5% 3% to 99% T considered OFF. When above, motor is
considered ON.
Sets the Surge Temp (ST) slope value above
which alarm occurs.
Surge Slope Limit 8 20 1 – 99 deg F/min. T
Active only if ST > SP7 at start.
Deactivated when ST drops below SP7.
At start,Surge Temp(ST) is compared to this
SP.(ST=Sctn Temp-Evap LWT)
Surge Temperature Limit 7 6 2 – 25 deg F T if Less:Alarm occurs when ST>2X this SP.
if Greater:Slope alarm is active until ST<this SP.
Then alarm at 2X this SP.
High Discharge Temp- Sets the discharge temperature above which the
6 190 °F 120 to 240 °F T
Stop compressor is shut down.
Sets the discharge temperature above which a
High Discharge Temp-
5 190 °F 120 to 240 °F T forced capacity increase
Load
occurs.
Sets the condenser pressure above which the
High Condenser Pressure 4 140 psi 120 to 240 psi T
compressor is shut down.
Sets the evaporator pressure value below which
Low Evap Pressure, Stop 3 26 psi 10 to 45 psi O
the compressor is shut down.
Low Evap Pressure- Sets the evaporator pressure value below which
2 31 psi 20 to 45 psi O
Unload a forced capacity decrease occurs.
Sets the evaporator pressure value below which
Low Evap Pressure-
1 35 psi 20 to 45 psi O any capacity increase is
Inhibit
inhibited.
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Figure 18, Tower Bypass VALVE Setpoint Screen
Table 15, Tower Bypass VALVE Setpoints (See page 31 for complete explanation.)
Pass-
Description No. Default Range Comments
word
Valve Control Slope Gain 15 25 10 to 99 O Control gain for temperature (or lift) slope
Valve Control Error Gain 14 25 10 to 99 O Control gain for temperature (or lift) error
Valve Control Range(Max) 13 90% 0 to 100% O Maximum valve position, overrides all other settings
Valve Control Range (Min) 12 10% 0 to 100% O Minimum valve position, overrides all other settings
Condenser EWT at which initial valve position is set to setpoint
Temp–Max. Start Position 11 90 °F 0 to 100 °F O
#10
Initial valve position when condenser EWT is at or above Setpoint
Maximum Start Position 10 100% 0 to 100% O
# 11
Temp – Min. Start Condenser EWT at which initial valve position is set to Setpoint #
9 60 °F 0 to 100 °F O
Position 8
Minimum position of valve when condenser EWT is at or below
Minimum Start Position 8 0% 0 to 100% O
Setpoint # 9
Valve position below which the fans can stage down (Tower
Setpoint #2 = Valve Stage
Stage Down @ 7 20% 0 to 100% O
VFD speed below which the fans can stage down (Tower Setpoint
# 2 = /VFD stage or valve SP/VFD stage
Valve position above which the fans can stage up (Tower Setpoint
#2 = Valve Stage
Stage Up @ 6 80% 0 to 100% O
VFD speed above which the fans can stage up (Tower Setpoint #
2 = VFD or valve SP/VFD stage
Valve Deadband (Lift) 5 4.0 psi 1.0 to 20.0 psi O Sets control deadband, Tower Setpoint #1=Lift
Valve Deadband (Temp) 4 2.0 °F 1.0 to 10.0 °F O Sets control deadband, Tower Setpoint #1=Temp
Target for lift pressure (Tower Setpoint #1= Lift), Works with
Valve Target (Lift) 3 30 psi 10 to 130 psi O
Setpoint # 5
Target for condenser EWT (Tower Setpoint #1= Temp), Works
Valve Target (Temp) 2 65 °F 40 to 120 °F O
with Setpoint # 4
NC (To
Tower Valve Type 1 NC, NO O Normally closed or normally open to tower
Tower)
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Figure 19, Cooling Tower Setpoint Screen (See page 31 for complete explanation.)
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Explanation of Tower Control Settings
The MicroTech control can control cooling tower fan stages, a tower bypass valve, and/or a tower fan VFD if the
chiller has a dedicated cooling tower.
The Tower Bypass Valve position will always control the Tower Fan Staging if Valve Setpoint, Stage Setpoint is
selected. Fan staging is determined by Min & Max Tower Valve Position.
There are five possible tower control strategies as noted below and explained in detail later in this section. They are
selected from SETPOINT TOWER SP2.
1. NONE, Tower fan staging only. In this mode the tower fan staging (up to 3 stages) is controlled by either the
condenser Entering Water Temperature (EWT) or LIFT pressure (difference between the condenser and evaporator
pressures). Tower bypass or fan speed are not controlled.
2. VALVE SP, Tower staging with low-limit controlled bypass valve. In this mode the tower fans are controlled as in
#1 plus a tower bypass valve is controlled to provide a minimum condenser EWT. There is no interconnection
between the fan control and the valve control.
3. VALVE STAGE, Tower staging with stage controlled bypass valve. In this mode the bypass valve controls between
fan stages to smooth the control and reduce fan cycling
4. VFD STAGE. In this mode a VFD controls the first fan. Up to 2 more fans are staged on and off and there is no
bypass valve.
5. VALVE/VFD, Tower fan control with VFD plus bypass valve control.
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Tower Fan Staging With Bypass Valve Controlling Minimum EWT (VALVE SP)
1) TOWER SETPOINT Screen
a) SP1. Select TEMP if control is based on condenser EWT or LIFT if based on compressor lift expressed as a
pressure difference.
b) SP2. Select Valve SP for control of bypass valve based on temperature or lift.
c) SP3. Select one to three fan outputs depending on the number of fan stages to be used. More than one fan can
be used per stage through the use of relays.
d) SP4. Select STAGE UP TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 2 minutes is probably a good starting
point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on actual system operation.
e) SP5. Select STAGE DOWN TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 5 minutes is probably a good
starting point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on actual system operation.
f) If TEMP is selected in SP1, use:
i) SP6. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in degrees F (C), start with default of 3 degrees F.
ii) SP8-11. Set the STAGE ON temperatures consistent with the temperature range over which the condenser
EWT is desired to operate. The default values of 70°F, 75°F, and 80°F are a good place to start in climates
with moderate wet bulb temperatures. The number of STAGE ON setpoints used must be the same as SP3.
g) If LIFT is selected in SP1, use
i) SP7. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in PSI (kPa). Start with default of 6 PSI.
ii) SP12-15. Start with default setpoints. The number of STAGE ON setpoints used must be the same as SP3.
2) VALVE SETPOINT Screen
a) SP1, Select NC or NO depending if valve is closed to tower with no control power or open to tower with no
control power.
b) If TEMP was selected for fan control above, use:
i) SP2, Set the VALVE TARGET (setpoint), usually 5 degrees F below the minimum fan stage setpoint
established in TOWER SP8. This keeps full flow through the tower until the last fan is staged off.
ii) SP4, Set VALVE DEADBAND, the default of 2 degrees F is a good place to start.
iii) SP8, Set MINIMUM START POSITION when EWT is at or below SP9. Default is 0%.
iv) SP9, Set the EWT at which the valve position will be at (SP8). Default is 60°F.
v) SP10, Set the initial valve position when EWT is at or above SP11. Default is 100%.
vi) SP11, Set the EWT at which initial valve position is set to SP8. Default is 90°F.
vii) SP12, Set the minimum position to which the valve can go. Default is 10%.
viii) SP13, Set the maximum position to which the valve can go. Default is 90%.
ix) SP14, Set the control gain for error. Default is 25.
x) SP15, Set the control gain for slope. Default is 25.
NOTE: Setpoints 14 and 15 are site specific dealing with system fluid mass, component size and other factors affecting
the reaction of the system to control inputs. These setpoints should be set by personnel experienced with setting up this
type of control.
Temp-Min
Start Position
@ Setpoint
(60°F)
See Figure 6 on page 16 for fan staging and bypass valve field wiring connection points.
Tower Staging with Bypass Valve Controlled by Fan Stage (VALVE STAGE)
This mode is similar to #2 above except that the bypass valve setpoint changes to be set at the same point of whatever
fan stage is active rather than just maintaining a single minimum condenser EWT. In this mode the valve controls
between fan stages and tries to maintain the fan stage setting in effect. When it is max open or max closed (staging up
or down) and the temperature (or lift) moves to the next fan stage, the valve will go the opposite extreme setting. This
mode reduces fan cycling.
This mode is programmed the same as Mode #2 above except that in SETPOINT, TOWER, SP2, VALVE STAGE is
selected instead of VALVE SP.
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Figure 20, Power Setpoint Screen
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Figure 21, Staging Setpoint Screen
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Figure 22, Unit Setpoint Screen
EXV Total Offset 15 0 0 to 100% O The EXV position is offset by this constant amount.
Adds to difference between Condenser Approach and
EXV Balance
14 0 -10 to 10 Deg F O Suction Superheat. A more positive value raises
Offset
the evaporator liquid level.
Gain factor applied to: (Condenser Approach - Suction Superheat +
EXV Balance
13 2 0 to 5 O EXV Balance Offset).
Gain
An increase makes the balance function more sensitive
Sets the maximum amount of time a compressor will unload before it
Unload Timer 12 30 sec 10 to 240 Seconds O
turns OFF (goes to postlube).
Stop To Start Sets the amount of time that must occur after a compressor stops
11 1 Min 0 to 20 Minutes O
Timer until it can restart.
Start To Start Sets the amount of time that must occur after a compressor starts
10 1 Min 0 to 60 Minutes O
Timer until it can start again.
Evap
Sets the amount of time the evaporator pump must run
Recirculate 9 0.5 min 0.2 to 5.0 Minutes O
before a compressor can start.
Timer
Nominal Sets the nominal capacity of an individual compressor. Used to
8 500/700 0-9999 O
Capacity decide when to turn OFF a compressor (stage down)
Continued next page.
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Pass-
Description No. Default Range Comments
word
#1 ONLY: Use only pump #1
#1 ONLY, #2 ONLY
Condenser #2 ONLY: Use only pump #2
AUTO
Pump 6 #1 Only O AUTO: Balance hours between #1 and #2.
#1 PRiMARY,
#1 PRIMARY: Use #1. If it fails, then use #2.
#2 PRIMARY
#2 PRIMARY: Use #2. If it fails, then use #1
#1 ONLY: Use only pump #1
#1 ONLY, #2 ONLY
#2 ONLY: Use only pump #2
Evaporator AUTO
5 #1 Only O AUTO: Balance hours between #1 and #2.
Pump #1 PRiMARY,
#1 PRIMARY: Use #1. If it fails, then use #2.
#2 PRIMARY
#2 PRIMARY: Use #2. If it fails, then use #1.
COOL only,: ICE only,
Available COOL COOL/ICE
4 T Sets which modes can be selected using SP2.
Modes only HEAT only
COOL/HEAT
Sets control source for Unit Enable, Mode, & LWT SPs.
Control USER: Control is from touchscreen or remote user
3 USER USER, SWITCH, BAS O
Source SWITCH: As USER except Mode is controlled by the Mode digital input.
BAS: Control is from the BAS network.
Unit Mode 2 COOL Cool, ICE, HEAT O COOL: Maintains evaporator LWT at WATER-SP1.
OFF: Compressors, pumps, & fans are OFF.
AUTO: Evap pump is ON, Compressors, condenser
Unit Enable 1 OFF OFF AUTO O
pump, & fans will operate as needed to maintain
water temperature.
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Table 20, Water Setpoints
Description No. Default Range Password Comments
Condenser Flow
11 3000 200 to 10,000 GPM O Sets the full scale (20mA) value for the condenser flow rate analog input
Full Scale
Evaporator Flow
10 3000 200 to 10,000 GPM O Sets the full scale (20mA) value for the evaporator flow rate analog input
Full Scale
Maximum Reset Reset Type (SP9) = Return: Sets the maximum LWT reset that can occur.
9 0.0 0.0 to 20.0 Deg F O
Delta-T Reset Type (SP9) = 4-20mA: Sets amoumt of reset at 20mA input.
Start Reset
8 10 0.0 to 20.0 Deg F O Sets evaporator delta-T above which Return reset begins.
Delta-T
Reset raises LWT setpoint
Return
LWT Reset Type 7 None O Return (uses SPs 10 & 11)
4-20mA
4-20mA (4mA=None,20mA=Max asset by SP 11)
Maximum LWT 0.1 to 5.0
6 5.0 O
Rate Deg F/min If the LWT rate is above this value, capacity increase is inhibited.
Minimum LWT 0.1 to 5.0
5 0.1 O
Rate Deg F/min Sets the value below which an additional compressor can stage on.
Sets amount leaving water must go above set point for next
Stage Delta-T 4 1.0 0.5 to 5.0 Deg F O
compressor to start.
Startup
3 3 Deg F 0.0 to 10.0 Deg F O
Delta-T Sets amount leaving water must go above for first compressor to start.
Sets amount leaving water must drop below setpoint for last compressor to
Shutdown Delta-T 2 3 Deg F 0.0 to 3.0 Deg F O
stop.
Leaving Water Sets control target for evaporator leaving water temperature
1 44 °F 35 to 80 Deg F O
Temp - COOL in COOL mode.
Service Screens
Figure 24, Service Screen
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A matrix in the middle of the screen shows the chillers and compressors attached to the network. A green box indicates
that a given controller is present and communicating. This is an effective means for verifying communication between
units and compressors on the same network.
The Operating Manual button will access the operating and maintenance manual for the unit. The Parts List button
allows the operator to access the replacement parts list.
SELECT LANGUAGE allows toggling between the available languages. The language can be set separately for
display or history, which is used for alarm and trend files.
The UNAUTHORIZE/AUTHORIZE button is used to access the Keyboard screen to enter a password.
• O= Operator password : default = 100
• T = Technician level password is reserved for authorized technicians
Date/Time in the upper-right corner is pressed to set the correct date and time, if needed.
Downloading Data
Trend data can be downloaded for review and storage as a personal computer file or printed as a hard copy for future
reference. This is valuable for troubleshooting potential problems or reviewing the chiller’s general performance.
Depending on the number of compressors and the chiller duty cycle, 15 to 30 days of history data can be downloaded
from the controller, one day at a time.
To download history data from the chiller:
1) Install a USB memory stick into an open USB slot on the chiller controller. These slots are located on the top
and bottom of the metal bracket holding the main chiller controller. Do not remove the main memory stick
located behind the metal bracket. A minimum of 2 MB per day should be available on the USB memory stick
for data accumulation.
2) Navigate to the OITS ALARM screen.
3) Highlight a day on the calendar. Data is downloaded one day at a time.
4) Press download button. The controller will display a notification of "download complete" at the end.
To analyze downloaded data:
1. The chiller data is in binary format and must be compiled into spreadsheet format with a separate program.
Download "WME Trend Tool" from www.daikinmcquay.com/Magnitude on the Download tab, under
Application Software.
Troubleshooting:
1) "Error mounting the USB drive". Action: Remove and reinstall USB memory stick and repeat. If problem
persists, try a different USB memory stick. Name brand memory sticks are recommended.
2) No data appears on the disk after download. Cause: no data available for that day.
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Chiller Faults and Alarms
Figure 25: Active Alarm Screen
The Active Alarm screen is accessible when an active alarm exists on the unit by pressing the red alarm signal on any
screen. Pressing any FAULT or ALARM on the screen will open another screen that will show the condition of the
chiller at the time of fault.
The last eight alarms are arranged in order of occurrence, with the most recent on top. Once the abnormal condition is
corrected, pressing the "CLEAR" key will clear the alarm. Both current active alarms and cleared alarms (there may be
more than one of each) are displayed. Alarms with a red bar to the left are current, uncleared alarms. Cleared alarms
have a black bar.
• FAULT, in red for (equipment protection control) that causes a compressor shutdown,
• ALARM will inhibit loading, or load or unload the compressor to correct a potential problem or indicates a
condition requiring attention but not serious enough to cause a shutdown.
The date/time and cause of the alarm are displayed. Pressing any alarm will open a snapshot screen showing the unit
operating parameters at the time of failure. Touching the gray area of this screen will close it. After eliminating the
cause of the alarm, clear the alarm by pressing the CLEAR button. This will clear the alarm from the register and allow
the unit to restart after going through the start sequence. The alarm button will return to its normal color.
However, if the cause of the alarm is not remedied, the alarm is still active and the alarm message will remain active.
The unit will not begin its starting sequence.
Always remedy the cause of an alarm before attempted to clear it.
Event Types
Events fall into two distinct types of action depending on their severity.
• A Fault shuts down the unit with either a rapid shutdown or a pumpdown shutdown. The fault must be
investigated and corrected before clearing the alarm.
• Alarms do not cause compressor shutdown but limit operation of the chiller in some way or warn of a situation
that must be corrected. Although not causing a shutdown, they will prevent a startup after the next shutdown if
not corrected. An alarm will trigger the alarm screen and the digital output for the optional remote alarm.
See Table 21 for alarm details.
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Table 21, Alarm Details and Troubleshooting Guide
Severity Clear Screen Text Occurs When Troubleshooting
High Discharge Causes: Low or No Condenser Water
Shutdown Manual Temp > High Discharge Temperature SP
Temperature Flow
Digital Input on VFD= High Pressure Causes: Loss of condenser water flow
Shutdown Manual Mechanical High Pressure (this switch connects directly to the VFD) HPS failure
(from MBR 201/15) Condenser water flow low.
Rotor and/or stator cooling circuit fault
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Severity Clear Screen Text Occurs When Troubleshooting
Fan is stopped. Causes: Check fan CT
Shutdown Manual VFD Cooling Fan Fault Failure of fan monitor circuit wiring, check CT for open circuit, fan
failure
Causes: Processor fault or overheating.
Shutdown Manual VFD Processor Fault VFD processor hardware or software trap fault Check fan operation for proper airflow. If
persistent, replace controller.
Condenser Flow DI = No Flow for > 20 sec with Causes: Loss of condenser flow,
Condenser Water Flow compressor running OR no flow in START state condenser pump off, condenser head
Shutdown Manual
Loss at a point (Pre-Start Timer SP + 30 sec) after gasket leaking or missing, sensor wiring
Pressure Ratio is OK fault, condenser flow sensor failure
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Severity Clear Screen Text Occurs When Troubleshooting
Causes: Low evaporator water flow rate,
Evaporator Freeze Saturated Suction Temp < Evaporator Freeze
Limit Auto low refrigerant in chiller, setpoints
Protect SP
incorrect for operating conditions
No flow indicated for (5 sec) with Condenser Condenser flow not detected.
Limit Manual Condenser Pump #2 Fault Pump #2 ON AND [the other pump is available
(per the Evap Pump SP) AND has not faulted] Causes: improper pump wiring
Evaporator Entering
Sensor fault (Input voltage < 0.2 OR > 4.6 volts)
Limit Manual Water Temperature Causes: Sensor wiring fault, sensor fault
AND the LWT Reset Type SP is set to RETURN
Sensor Fault
Evaporator Entering Sensor is open or shorted
Warning Auto Causes: Sensor wiring fault, sensor fault
Temperature Sensor Fault (Input voltage < 0.2 OR > 4.6 volts)
Condenser Entering Sensor is open or shorted
Warning Auto Causes: Sensor wiring fault, sensor fault
Temperature Sensor Fault (Input voltage < 0.2 OR > 4.6 volts)
Condenser Leaving Sensor is open or shorted
Warning Auto Causes: Sensor wiring fault, sensor fault
Temperature Sensor Fault (Input voltage < 0.2 OR > 4.6 volts)
Liquid Line #1 Refrigerant Sensor is open or shorted
Warning Auto Causes: Sensor wiring fault, sensor fault
Temperature Sensor Fault (Input voltage < 0.2 OR > 4.6 volts)
Causes: controller fault. If persistent
Warning None System Fault Controller internal fault
contact factory.
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Trend Screens
Figure 26, Trend History Screen
This screen plots the parameters shown over various time frames; 8 = eight hours, 2 = two hours,
1/3 = 20 min., < and > move the screen to the right or left. NOW displays current status.
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Operating the Chiller
Interface Panel On/Off
The Operator Interface Panel is turned on and off with a push-push switch located at the upper-left corner on the rear
of the panel. ON is the outermost switch position and a white band will be visible on the switch stem. Off is innermost
and no white is visible.
The screen is equipped with a screen saver that blackens the screen. Touching it anywhere reactivates the screen. If the
screen is black, touch it first to be sure it is on before using the ON/OFF switch.
Start/Stop Unit
There are four ways to start/stop the chiller. Three are selected in SETPOINT\MODE\SP3, the fourth way is through
panel-mounted switches:
Operator Interface Panel (LOCAL)
Home Screen 1 has AUTO and STOP buttons that are only active when the unit is in "LOCAL CONTROL". This
prevents the unit from being accidentally started or stopped when it is under control from a remote switch or BAS.
When these buttons are pressed, the unit will cycle through its normal starting or stopping sequence.
Remote SWITCH
Selecting SWITCH in “Unit/ Control Source” (SP3) will put the unit under the control of a remote switch that must be
wired into the control panel (see Figure 6 on page 16).
BAS
BAS input is field-wired into a card that is factory-installed on the unit controller.
Changing Setpoints
Set points are easily changed on the Operator Interface Touch Screen (OITS). A complete description of the procedure
begins on page 24.
Sequence of Operation
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determined if the leaving evaporator water is above the “LWT Setpoint” plus “Startup Delta T”. If there is no load,
based on the temperature, the unit is in the state of ‘Awaiting Load’.
Bearing Levitation
If there is load, the unit waits for the Evaporator Recirculation Timer period (default value of 30 seconds) and then
executes bearing levitation.
Compressor Start
The compressor starts when the following conditions are met:
1) Condenser flow present for 5-seconds (condenser state is RUN)
2) Vanes are at the start position
3) Pre-start timer expired
Starting the compressor is accomplished by closing the VFD enable relay in the compressor controller. The VFD ramps
to 900 rpm, waits at this speed until motor synchronization occurs, then ramps up to the VFD minimum speed value.
Compressor Run
The compressor that is running will signal all other compressors (when multiple chillers are networked together) when
it reaches full load.
Full load status is determined when any one of the following tests is true:
1) Percent RLA exceeds 100% or the Active-Amp-Limit from an external-limiting source.
2) Evap Saturation pressure drops below the Evap Hold-Loading pressure setpoint.
3) Actual compressor RPM exceeds 99% of Max RPM limit for the compressor and the vanes are within 5% of
the Maximum Vane Position setpoint.
Staging Compressors On
The Stage Delta-T setpoint is used to define when another compressor must stage on. The compressor with Next On
will start when the leaving water temperature exceeds the value of the active LWT plus the Stage Delta-T.
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Troubleshooting
The primary troubleshooting method is to use the interface panel (OITS) to determine the alarm status, I/O status, unit
state, and trend data.
If this method is not successful, the next step is to determine if all controllers are present, powered up, fully booted up,
and are communicating normally. All controllers have tell-tale LEDs that should be lit to determine powered-up state.
Control power starts from the Intermediate Power Supply (IPS) in the VFD panel with a few exceptions. The IPS
powers a variety of smaller power supplies for control power, the bearings, and most auxiliary systems.
The control power for the cabinet fans, ground fault, comes from a control power transformer.
Troubleshooting Chart
POSSIBLE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE STEPS
CAUSES/CONDITION
Check state of LEDs on chiller controller, compressor controller, and VFD
Controls won't boot up
controller. LEDs should be lit.
If no power Check DC voltage distribution board LEDs.
Check IPS.
Check fuses into IPS.
LEDs are not lit
Check small fuse on IPS PCB ( 110V).
Check control power transformer.
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Operation with Failed OITS
The touchscreen does not have any control function; it is only a window into the unit’s controller and operation.
Chiller operation is not affected by a failed touchscreen. The touchscreen (OITS) is the primary user interface to the
chiller. If this screen is not operating as expected, use the following troubleshooting procedure:
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Maintenance
External Sensors and Valve Locations
Discharge
Pressure
Discharge
Temp
High
Pressure
Switch
Suction
Pressure
Suction
Temperature
IGV Stepper
Mtr Control &
IGV Position
Sensor
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Flow Switch
Water
Temperature
Sensor
Liquid Line
Temperature
Sensor
Electronic
Expansion
Valve
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Compressor
Liquid
Injection
Compressor
Controller.
Cover
Removed
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Table 22, HFC-134a Pressure/Temperature Chart
HFC-134a Temperature Pressure Chart
°F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG
Routine Maintenance
Due to the frictionless design, no yearly oil sampling or oil system maintenance is required. See maintenance Schedule
on page 58.
Refrigerant Cycle
Maintenance of the refrigerant cycle includes maintaining a log of the operating conditions, and checking that the unit
has the proper refrigerant charge.
At every inspection suction, and discharge pressures should be noted and recorded, as well as condenser and chiller
water temperatures.
The suction line temperature at the compressor should be taken at least once a month. Subtracting the saturated
temperature equivalent of the suction pressure from this will give the suction superheat. Extreme changes in sub-
cooling and/or superheat over a period of time will indicate losses of refrigerant or possible deterioration or
malfunction of the expansion valves. Proper superheat setting is 1- 3 degrees F at full load. Such a small temperature
difference can be difficult to measure accurately. Another method is to measure the compressor discharge superheat,
the difference between the actual discharge temperature and the saturated discharge temperature. The discharge
superheat should be between 10 and 14 degrees F at full load. The liquid injection must be deactivated (by closing the
valve in the feed line) when taking the discharge temperature. The superheat will increase linearly to 55 degrees F (30
degrees C) at 10% load. The MicroTech E interface panel can display all superheat and sub-cooling temperatures.
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Figure 8, Typical Refrigerant Flow Diagram
NOTE: All valves indicated with reference numbers should be open for chiller operation.
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Electrical System
1. Maintenance of the electrical system involves the general requirement of keeping contacts clean and
connections tight and checking on specific items as follows:
2. The compressor current draw should be checked and compared to nameplate RLA value. Normally, the actual
current will be lower, since the nameplate rating represents full load operation. Also check all pump and fan
motor amperages, and compare with nameplate ratings.
3. At least once a quarter, all equipment protection controls except compressor overloads should be made to
operate and their operating points checked. A control can shift its operating point as it ages, and this must be
detected so the controls can be adjusted or replaced. Pump interlocks and flow switches should be checked to
be sure they interrupt the control circuit when tripped.
4. Tighten all power terminal connections in the VFD quarterly.
5. The compressor motor resistance to ground should be checked and logged semi-annually. This log will track
insulation deterioration. A reading of 50 megohms or less indicates a possible insulation defect or moisture
and must be further checked.
! CAUTION
Never Megger a motor while in a vacuum. Severe motor damage can result.
6. The centrifugal compressor must rotate clockwise, as view from the suction side of the compressor. This can
be determined by looking in the sight glass mounted on the side of the compressor. In this sight glass, the
rotation will result in a downward movement. If the operator has any reason to suspect that the power
system connections have been altered, (phases reversed) the compressor must be jogged to check rotation.
For assistance, call your local McQuay Factory Service location.
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Seasonal Servicing
Prior to shutdown periods and before starting up again, the following service procedures must be completed.
Annual Shutdown
Where the chiller can be subject to freezing temperatures, the condenser and chiller must be drained of all water. Dry
air blown through the condenser will aid in forcing all water out. Removal of condenser heads is also recommended.
The condenser and evaporator are not self-draining and tubes must be blown out. Water permitted to remain in the
piping and vessels can rupture these parts if subjected to freezing temperature.
Forced circulation of antifreeze through the water circuits is one method of avoiding freeze up.
1) Take measures to prevent the shutoff valve in the water supply line from being accidentally turned on.
2) If a cooling tower is used, and if the water pump will be exposed to freezing temperatures, be sure to remove
the pump drain plug and leave it out so any water that can accumulate will drain away.
3) Open the compressor disconnect switch. Set the manual UNIT ON/OFF switch in the Unit Control Panel to
the OFF position.
4) Check for corrosion and clean and paint rusted surfaces.
5) Clean and flush water tower for all units operating on a water tower. Make sure tower blowdown or bleed-off
is operating. Set up and use a good maintenance program to prevent “liming up” of both tower and condenser.
It should be recognized that atmospheric air contains many contaminants that increase the need for proper
water treatment. The use of untreated water can result in corrosion, erosion, sliming, scaling or algae
formation. It is recommended that the service of a reliable water treatment company be used. McQuay
International assumes no responsibility for the results of untreated or improperly treated water.
6) Remove condenser heads at least once a year to inspect the condenser tubes and clean if required.
Annual Startup
A dangerous condition can exist if power is applied to a faulty compressor motor starter that has been burned out. This
condition can exist without the knowledge of the person starting the equipment.
This is a good time to check all the motor winding resistance to ground. Semi-annual checking and recording of this
resistance will provide a record of any deterioration of the winding insulation. All new units have well over 100
megohms resistance between any motor terminal and ground.
Whenever great discrepancies in readings occur, or uniform readings of less than 50 megohms are obtained, the motor
cover must be removed for inspection of the winding prior to starting the unit. Uniform readings of less than 5
megohms indicate motor failure is imminent and the motor should be replaced or repaired. Repair before failure occurs
can save a great deal of time and labor spent in the cleanup of a system after a motor burnout.
1) Check and tighten all electrical connections.
2) Replace the drain plug in the cooling tower pump if it was removed at shutdown time the previous season.
3) Reconnect water lines and turn on supply water. Flush condenser and check for leaks.
Repair of System
Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
Current condenser designs use two relief valves separated by a three-way shutoff valve (one set). This three-way valve
allows either relief valve to be shut off, but at no time can both be shut off. In the event one of the relief valves are
leaking in the two valve set, these procedures must be followed:
• If the valve closest to the valve stem is leaking, back seat the three-way valve all the way, closing the port to the
leaking pressure relief valve. Remove and replace the faulty relief valve. The three-way shutoff valve must
remain either fully back seated or fully forward to normal operation. If the relief valve farthest from the valve
stem is leaking, front seat the three-way valve and replace the relief valve as stated above.
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• The refrigerant must be pumped down into the condenser before the evaporator relief valve can be removed.
Pumping Down
If it becomes necessary to pump the system down, extreme care must be used to avoid damage to the evaporator from
freezing. Always make sure that full water flow is maintained through the chiller and condenser while pumping down.
To pump the system down, close all liquid line valves. With all liquid line valves closed and water flowing, start the
compressor. Pump the unit down until the MicroTech E controller cuts out at approximately 20 psig. It is possible that
the unit might experience a mild surge condition prior to cutout. If this should occur, immediately shut off the
compressor. Use a portable condensing unit to complete the pump down, condense the refrigerant, and pump it into the
condenser or pumpout vessel using approved procedures.
A pressure regulating valve must always be used on the drum being used to build the system pressure. Also, do not
exceed the test pressure given above. When the test pressure is reached disconnect the gas cylinder.
Pressure Testing
No pressure testing is necessary unless some damage was incurred during shipment. Damage can be determined upon a
visual inspection of the exterior piping, checking that no breakage occurred or fittings loosened. Service gauges should
show a positive pressure. If no pressure is evident on the gauges, a leak may have occurred, discharging the entire
refrigerant charge. In this case, the unit must be leak tested to determine the location of the leak.
Leak Testing
In the case of loss of the entire refrigerant charge, the unit must be checked for leaks prior to charging the complete
system. This can be done by charging enough refrigerant into the system to build the pressure up to approximately 10
psig (69 kPa) and adding sufficient dry nitrogen to bring the pressure up to a maximum of 125 psig (860 kPa). Leak test
with an electronic leak detector. Halide leak detectors do not function with HFC-134a. Water flow through the vessels
must be maintained anytime refrigerant is added or removed from the system.
! DANGER
Do not use oxygen or a mixture of R-22 and air to build up pressure, as an explosion can occur which will cause serious
personal injury or death.
If any leaks are found in welded or brazed joints, or it is necessary to replace a gasket, relieve the test pressure in the
system before proceeding. Brazing is required for copper joints.
After making any necessary repair, the system must be evacuated as described in the following section.
Evacuation
After it has been determined that there are no refrigerant leaks, the system must be evacuated using a vacuum pump
with a capacity that will reduce the vacuum to at least 1000 microns of mercury.
A mercury manometer, or an electronic or other type of micron gauge, must be connected at the farthest point from the
vacuum pump. For readings below 1000 microns, an electronic or other micron gauge must be used.
The triple evacuation method is recommended and is particularly helpful if the vacuum pump is unable to obtain the
desired 1 millimeter of vacuum. The system is first evacuated to approximately 29 inches of mercury. Dry nitrogen is
then added to the system to bring the pressure up to zero pounds.
Then the system is once again evacuated to approximately 29 inches of mercury. This is repeated three times. The first
pull-down will remove about 90% of the non-condensables, the second about 90% of that remaining from the first
pull-down and, after the third, only 1/10-1% non-condensables will remain.
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2) Turn on the cooling tower water pump and chilled water pump and allow water to circulate through the
condenser and the chiller. (It will be necessary to manually close the condenser pump starter.)
3) If the system is under a vacuum, stand the refrigerant drum with the connection up, and open the drum and
break the vacuum with refrigerant gas to a saturated pressure above freezing.
4) With a system gas pressure higher than the equivalent of a freezing temperature, invert the charging cylinder
and elevate the drum above the condenser. With the drum in this position, valves open, water pumps operating,
liquid refrigerant will flow into the condenser. Approximately 75% of the total requirement estimated for the
unit can be charged in this manner.
5) After 75% of the required charge has entered the condenser, reconnect the refrigerant drum and charging line
to the service valve on the bottom of the evaporator. Again purge the connecting line, stand the drum with the
connection up, and place the service valve in the open position.
IMPORTANT: At this point, the charging procedure should be interrupted and prestart checks made before
attempting to complete refrigerant charge. The compressor must not be started at this time. (Preliminary
check must first be completed.)
NOTE: It is of utmost importance that all local, national, and international regulations concerning the
handling and emission of refrigerants are observed.
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Maintenance Schedule
Quarterly
As Req’d
Annually
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
5-Yr
Maintenance Check List Item
I. Unit
· Operational Log O
· Analyze Operational Log O
· Refrigerant Leak Test Chiller O
· Test Relief Valves or Replace X
II. Compressor
· Vibration Test Compressor X
A. Motor
· Meg. Windings X
· Ampere Balance (within 10% at RLA) O
· Terminal Check (Infrared temperature measurement) X
· Motor Cooling Filter Drier Pressure Drop X
- Motor Winding resistance ( milli-ohm) X
- Bearing Coil Winding resistance ( milli-ohm) X
III. Controls
A. Operating Controls
· Calibrate Temperature Sensors/Transducers X
· Calibrate Pressure Transducers X
· Check Vane Control Setting and Operation X
· Verify Motor Load Limit Control X
· Verify Load Balance Operation X
B. Protective Controls
· Test Operation of:
Alarm Relay X
Pump Interlocks X
High and Low Pressure Cutouts X
IV. Condenser
A. Evaluation of Temp Approach (NOTE 1) O
B. Test Water Quality V
C. Clean Condenser Tubes (NOTE 3) X X
D. Eddy current Test - Tube Wall Thickness V
E. Seasonal Protection X
V. Evaporator
A. Evaluation of Temp Approach (NOTE 1) O
B. Test Water Quality V
C. Clean Evaporator Tubes (NOTE 3) X
D. Eddy current Test - Tube Wall thickness V X
E. Seasonal Protection X
VI. Expansion Valves
A.Operational Evaluation (Superheat Control) X
VII. Starter(s)
A. Examine Contactors (hardware and operation) X
B. Verify Overload Setting and Trip X
C. Test Electrical Connections (Infrared temp measurement) X
KEY:
O = Performed by in-house personnel.
X = Performed by McQuay authorized service personnel. (NOTE 4)
V = Normally performed by third parties.
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NOTES:
1) Approach temperature (the difference between the leaving water temperature and the saturated refrigerant temperature) of either
the condenser or evaporator is a good indication of tube fouling, particularly in the condenser, where constant flow usually
prevails. McQuay's high efficiency heat exchangers have very low design approach temperatures, in the order of one to one and
one-half degrees F.
2) The chiller unit controller can display the water and the saturated refrigerant temperatures. Simple subtraction will give the
approach. It is recommended that benchmark readings (including condenser pressure drop to confirm future flow rates) be taken
during startup and then periodically afterward. An approach increase of two-degrees or more would indicate that excessive tube
fouling could be present. Higher than normal discharge pressure and motor current are also good indicators
3) Evaporators in closed fluid circuits with treated water or anti-freeze are not normally subject to fouling, hover it is prudent to
check the approach periodically.
4) Performed when contracted for, not part of standard initial warranty service.
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Service Programs
It is important that an air conditioning system receive adequate maintenance if the full equipment life and full system
benefits are to be realized.
Maintenance should be an ongoing program from the time the system is initially started. A full inspection should be
made after 3 to 4 weeks of normal operation on a new installation, and on a regular basis thereafter.
McQuay International offers a variety of maintenance services through the local McQuay Factory Service office, its
worldwide service organization, and can tailor these services to suit the needs of the building owner. Most popular
among these services is the McQuay Comprehensive Maintenance Contract.
For further information concerning the many services available, contact your local McQuay Factory Service office.
Operator Training
Training courses for Centrifugal Maintenance and Operation are held through the year at the Daikin McQuay Training
Center in Staunton, Virginia. The school duration is three and one-half days and includes instruction on basic
refrigeration, MicroTech controllers, enhancing chiller efficiency and reliability, MicroTech troubleshooting, system
components, and other related subjects. Further information can be found on www.daikinmcquay.com or call McQuay
International at 540-248-0711 to speak to the Training Department.
Warranty Statement
Limited Warranty
All Daikin McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay International’s Standard Terms and Conditions of
Sale and Limited Product Warranty. Consult your local Daikin McQuay Representative for warranty details.
Refer to form 933-430285Y. To find your local representative, go to www.daikinmcquay.com.
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Daikin McQuay Training and Development
Now that you have made an investment in modern, efficient Daikin McQuay equipment, its care should be a
high priority. For training information on all Daikin McQuay HVAC products, please visit us at
www.daikinmcquay.com and click on training, or call 540-248-9646 to speak to the Training Department.
Warranty
All Daikin McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay International’s Standard Terms and Conditions of
Sale and Limited Product Warranty. Consult your local Daikin McQuay Representative for warranty details.
Refer to form 933-430285Y. To find your local representative, go to www.daikinmcquay.com
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-to-date
product information, please go to www.daikinmcquay.com.