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Rooftop Airfinity
Rooftop Airfinity
120 to 270 kW
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................... 4
Application considerations ......................................................................................................... 6
Options & Accessories ............................................................................................................... 8
Energy Recovery solutions ........................................................................................................ 10
Option Compatibility Matrix ..................................................................................................... 12
General data ........................................................................................................................... 13
Auxiliary heat general data ....................................................................................................... 15
Electric data............................................................................................................................ 16
Operating limits ...................................................................................................................... 16
Unit dimensions and weight ..................................................................................................... 17
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Introduction
Delivering Value across the total lifecycle
With its intelligent design based on years of customer reach Trane Airfinity™ XL Rooftops have been designed having in
and field experience, Airfinity™ rooftop systems offer you mind the complete lifecycle of the unit. Our high efficiency
excellent energy efficiency at both full load and part load, units will help you to minimize your operating costs and
which means lower operating costs. Trane proudly designs reduce your carbon footprint. The easy plug-and-play
products which are compliant with current and future EU
installation and set-up will bring down your initial
regulations, as part of its climate commitment to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and help customers reduce their investment, while the smooth operation and proven
carbon footprint. Ease of maintenance and legendary Trane® reliability will help to minimize your downtime costs.
toughness deliver peak performance for decades. The more
you learn about Airfinity rooftop units, the more you’ll see Reduced installation costs
why they’re the smart choice for performance, efficiency and
lifetime value. • Plug and play packaged solution
• Lightweight design
The new Airfinity XL is an extension on the proven Trane
• Customizable return and supply air configuration
Airfinity™ air-to-air packaged rooftop platform. Airfinity XL
rooftop units are ideal for a broad range of applications such • Compact packaging to minimize waste on-site
as large warehouses, retail centers and industrial facilities,
with medium to high attendance. Reduced operating costs
Most units feature an SEER higher than 4.0 and an SCOP • Tandem high efficiency scroll compressors with
higher than 3.5, therefore already complying with the EC intermediate discharge valves
directive 125/22681 that comes into force in January 2021. • Intelligent fresh air management with integrated Free
Moreover, Airfinity XL is certified by Eurovent, in addition to cooling
being tested in our world-class laboratories situated in north-
• EC plug fan on supply side with modulating airflow for
east France.
optimum consumption profile
• EC outdoor fans provided as an option
• Electronic expansion valves for tighter temperature
Ecodesign Directive – EC 125/2016
control
In order to contribute towards Europe’s sustainability and low • Heat recovery module for maximum energy savings
carbon goals, the European Commission has introduced since • Air-tight panel construction with double wall reinforced
January 1st 2018 minimum seasonal efficiency requirements insulation to minimize air leakages
for rooftop units. On January 1st 2021, even stricter efficiency
requirements will enter into force. Reduced maintenance costs
Unlike for chillers and heat pumps, rooftop units must comply • Double refrigeration circuit for enhanced reliability
with both seasonal efficiency requirements in cooling and
• EC Plug fan requiring zero maintenance
heating modes. Additionally, units equipped with warm air
heaters, such as gas burners, should comply with maximum • Dynamic defrost cycles and anti-freeze protection
NOx emission levels. • Reliable operation with the CH536 Trane controller
• Easy access to filtration and key components through
The minimum efficiency requirements are provided below. hinged door panels
Table 1 – Ecodesign seasonal efficiency requirements • Remote unit management with alarm notifications
Tier 1 Tier 2
Efficiency requirement 2018 2021
Seasonal cooling space efficiency (%) 117 137
Seasonal heating space efficiency (%) 115 125
Warm air heater NOx (mg/kWh) 100 70
Warm air heater PCI (%) 72 78
All Trane Airfinity™ units comply with Tier 1 requirements,
and most already comply with Tier 2 requirements.
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Features & Benefits
Tandem refrigeration circuits with advanced IDV scroll Intelligent control with Trane CH536
compressor technology
The Trane CH536 controller software has been completely
Rooftops are popular because of their “packaged” nature. designed by Trane engineers, leveraging many years of
They are a unique type of HVAC equipment which can provide expertise in comfort cooling and heating applications. It
cooling, heating and ventilation contained in a single package. provides unit control for heating, cooling and ventilation,
With this convenience comes some challenges, such as utilizing input from sensors that measure outdoor and indoor
correctly matching cooling capacity to building load. Matching temperature and humidity.
the rooftop’s capacity to the building load is critical, which is
why the Airfinity XL line offers always dual refrigeration The CH536 controller improves quality and reliability through
circuits with high efficiency scroll compressors in tandem. the use of time-tested controls and logic:
Thanks to the intelligent capacity staging managed by the
Trane CH536 controller, Airfinity XL units can easily adapt to
the building load – and they do so efficiently by taking
advantage of the innovative Intermediate Discharge Valve
technology on scroll compressors.
Quality and Reliability
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• Prevents the unit from short cycling, considerably The condensate drain pan, which collects the condensate
improving compressor life. under the indoor coil, is fully built in aluminum to avoid
• Ensures that the compressor will run for a specific corrosion. The slightly inclined design promotes better
amount of time which allows oil to return for better evacuation of the condensate, avoiding still waters which lead
lubrication, enhancing the reliability of the compressor.
to bacteria formation. The drain pan is fully removable, so it
• Reduces the number of components required to
operate the unit, thereby reducing possibilities for can be easily cleaned.
component failure.
• Features expanded diagnostic capabilities when utilized
with Trane’s Tracer™ Systems.
• Softens electrical ‘’spikes’’ by staging on fans, Replacement filters
compressors and heaters.
• Includes internal log memory to record unit operating Do you already have other Airfinity™ units installed on site?
trends (e.g. temperatures before alarm occurrence). The XL units use exactly the same filter references and
dimensions, making it easier for customers to purchase
The Intelligent Fallback or Adaptive Control is a benefit to the replacement parts and keep them in stock.
building occupant. If a component goes astray, the unit will
continue to operate at predetermined temperature set Figure 3 – Schematic of condensate drain pan and filter shown
points. partially retracted
Airfinity™ units are equipped with electronic expansion valves All key components, such as fans and compressors, are easily
(EEV) as standard on all models. Working together with the
accessible to quick maintenance. The control panel is
CH536 controller, the EEV allow to optimize the performances
in both cooling and heating mode while providing reliable and conveniently located on the outdoor section, to avoid any
accurate operation in all conditions, no matter what time of obstructive access with the unit is connected to ductwork.
the year. Furthermore, unlike conventional expansion valves,
EEV ensures smooth and precise control at low capacities, Figure 4 – Control panel location (unit shown open)
improving part load performances.
Improved serviceability
Cabinet construction
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Application considerations Predictive Intelligent Management of Alternate
Defrost cycles (PrIMA)
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In these cases, it is possible to install an auxiliary heater in the The economizer consists of:
rooftop unit to provide supplemental heating. Auxiliary
heating options provided are: electric heater, hot water coil, • A motorized damper with separate fresh air and return
or modulating gas burner. The preferred choice will depend air sections;
on the heat capacity required, and the winter design • Mixed air chamber
conditions, as well as the availability of gas on-site. • A fresh air hood with a protection grille
• Temperature sensors for free cooling operation
When a heat pump rooftop unit is equipped with an auxiliary (humidity sensors provided with enthalpy free cooling
heater, heating priority is given by default to the most energy option)
efficient mode (thermodynamic). Only when the heat pump is
unable to fully meet the demand will the auxiliary heater be
turned on. This is also known as the bivalent temperature Fresh air percentage can vary from 0 to 100% of nominal
(Figure 6). The two heating modes (auxiliary heat + airflow. The mechanical opening of the damper is managed by
thermodynamic) will continue to work simultaneously until the actuator which is controlled via the Trane CH536
the heat pump circuit turns off due to too low ambient controller. When the unit is in free cooling mode, the damper
temperature. In this case, the auxiliary heater will work as a will be automatically fully opened.
stand-alone.
Figure 7 – Economizer section in the Airfinity XL unit, shown open
Thanks to the Trane CH536 controller, the building owner can
customize the priority between different heating mode based
on local atmospheric conditions and building needs.
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Staged Electric heaters
Table 2 - Extraction options comparison
The units can be equipped with one or two electric heaters,
depending on the model. These heaters are mounted under
Gravity Exhaust Return
the supply fan discharge. Each electric heater provides two
damper fans roofcurb
heating stages, for better comfort and reduced energy
Building air
Medium Medium High consumption. Sizes available, as well as the heating capacity
tightness
by stage, are given in Table 3. The heaters are equipped with
Pressure drop in safety overheat thermostats for safe operation.
Up to Up to
the return Below 50 Pa
200 Pa 250 Pa
ductwork Table 3 – Electric heater characteristics
Building pressure
Low Low Medium
control Unit size Heating capacity stages Maximum
Low to (kW) power input
Fresh air rate High High
medium (kW)
Volume of 140 37.5 + 37.5 75
Low Medium Medium
exhaust air 150 37.5 + 37.5 + 12.5 75
Small Cinemas, 170 / 190 37.5 + 25 + 37.5 + 12.5 100
Warehouses,
Typical retail, new air-
large retail 220 37.5 + 37.5 + 37.5 + 37.5 112.5
applications gas tight
spaces
stations buildings
Options & Accessories Both IH and IC models can be equipped with a gas burner, to
be connected to the customer gas supply network. The gas
burners are suitable for use with natural gas or propane.
The Airfinity XL product line comes with a wide range of Thanks to its 20 – 100% modulation capacity range, Airfinity
options and accessories to ensure all the flexibility and gas burners can easily adapt the unit heating capacity to the
versatility you need. building load. Efficiency of the burner reaches 94% at full load
and 105% at part load.
Auxiliary heating options The gas burner is mounted inside the unit, and increases the
total unit length by approximately 1 meter, without affecting
Modulating hot water coil the width or height. In addition to the ventilating fan,
combustion chamber, burners, and single electrode to detect
The hot water coil can be fitted when additional heat is the flame, the gas burner module is also supplied with a
required and hot water is available from an external device chimney to ensure proper evacuation of flue gases according
(e.g. boiler). An additional factory-mounted coil is located to local building codes.
after the indoor coil and offers fully modulating heating
control by the use of a 3-way valve. The control is managed by Table 4 – Gas burner models available
measuring the delta between the mixed air temperature and
zone temperature. Option Model Maximum Minimum
heat output Load
To ensure proper operation, the pump circulating hot water Low PCH132 126 kW 14 kW
should be permanently working to avoid water freezing in the Standard PCH162 160 kW 18 kW
coil. Otherwise, it is recommended to use ethylene glycol. High PCH212 194 kW 22 kW
Refer to Installation and Operation for more details.
Humidity control
Figure 8 – Auxiliary heater fitted inside the unit (shown in downflow
configuration). Left image : Hot water coil. Right image : Electric When the room temperature reaches the desired set point but
heater. the humidity level is above the requirement, the Trane CH536
controller will automatically signal the unit to begin
dehumidication of the supply air using an auxiliary heater
fitted into the unit.
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Control options Trane’s Tracer™ Concierge system is a cost-effective and
modernized system manager which provides building
Wall-mounted room user interface (Touch THP05) managers a convenient way to manage up to 30 rooftops
units in a single location. The system has been designed after
The THS04 is a remote wall-mounted user interface intended
years of extensive customer research, and aims to be a
for the end-user. It includes an incorporated temperature
sensor which is used to measure the temperature inside the practical tool for retail building managers who want
room. simplicity and cost savings.
The intuitive and user-friendly touchscreen display provides Main features of Tracer™ Concierge include:
information such as operating mode, ventilation status, • Manage the building comfort system as thermal zones
temperature set points, percentage of fresh air and outdoor
(e.g. when more than one unit is associated to a zone);
temperature. A user can set the
desired temperature, remotely • Build a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly schedule,
adjust the operating mode of the incorporating economy running periods to reduce
unit, and set a daily, weekly or energy consumption ;
monthly schedule. • Manage, within adjustable limits, unit/zone
temperature setpoints;
An admin user can access advanced
• Manage up to 4 auxiliary devices, such as lighting
settings of the THP05 via a
password. The privileged access system, exhaust fans
allows to adjust more parameters • Access and clear unit alarms
and view alarms.
The system works on ModBus communication and requires
nothing more than standard return air temperatures mounted
For more information, refer to the User Guide. in the unit, making it highly affordable and easy to install.
More customized solutions can be provided depending on
customer requirements.
Tracer™ Concierge
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the nominal airflow can be exhausted, depending on the
pressure drop in the return ductwork.
The barometric relief damper is installed under the fresh air This roofcurb can be used in either horizontal flow, or down
section and provided as standard with the economizer for flow, or multi-directional flow.
downflow configuration. One or two dampers are provided,
dependent on the size of the unit.
Figure 12 – Barometric relief damper in downflow (left) and Energy Recovery solutions
horizontal flow (right) configurations
To enhance energy savings and reduce operating costs,
Airfinity rooftops can be equipped with a packaged and easy-
to-install heat recovery system. All heat recovery systems for
rooftops provided by Trane are designed to maximize
efficiency with little to no impact on footprint and installation
time.
The exhaust fans are fitted in the fresh air section, before the
economizer. They are only activated when the fresh air rate
exceeds a preset value, and the overpressure can no longer be
compensated by the barometric relief damper. Up to 50% of
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compared to conventional plate heat exchangers. The module
Figure 14 – Trane Airfinity XL unit fitted with an Energy has been fully designed by Trane and optimized to minimize
Recovery Module the overall pressure drop in the system. The rotary wheel is
certified by Eurovent.
Airfinity rooftops fitted with the ERM can still benefit from
free cooling mode, and high fresh air rates up to 100%. The
high airflow option allows to exhaust up to 100% nominal
airflow as well, in order to manage building pressurization in
free cooling conditions.
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Option Compatibility Matrix
Legend: (S) Standard feature (O) Factory-fitted option (A) Field-mounted accessory
Trane controller.
The economizer comprises the fresh air hood, damper and sensors to enable free cooling
Economizer with
when outdoor conditions are favorable. Dry bulb control (temperature-based) provided as S
temperature control
standard.
Economizer with Economizer is equipped with an additional humidity sensor in order to measure indoor and
O
enthalpy control outdoor enthalpy (energy content), for more accurate control and higher energy savings
Energy Recovery Module Allows to recovery heat from the exhaust air and transfer it to the fresh air, thus reducing the
A
(ERM) need for mechanical work. Includes exhaust fan and gravity damper.
Sensor installed in the room or ductwork measures the concentration of carbon dioxide (e.g.
CO2 sensor O
level of occupancy) in order to increase or decrease the fresh air amount in the buildings
Barometric relief Reliefs pressure when fresh air is being introduced into the building. Adequate for buildings
S
PRESSURIZATION
damper with good air tightness. Available as standard on downflow units only.
Minimizes overpressure in the building caused by introduction of fresh air, used in
Exhaust fans combination with barometric relief damper (included). Pressure drop in the return ductwork O
up to 200 Pa
For applications with high fresh air rates and where system balancing is critical. Roof curb
Return roof curb A
with additional damper and EC plug fan extracts up to 300 Pa at nominal airflow rate.
Trips off in case of presence of smoke in the supply side of the unit. Automatically closes the
Smoke detector A
return air and stops the unit.
Fire thermostat Stops the unit when temperature of the air stream rises abnormally A
SAFETY
Epoxy fin coating Provides additional coil corrosion resistance to protect indoor aluminum fins O
Network protection Detects phase loss, reversal and imbalance from main power supply/ In case of fault, unit
O
relay stops. Phase reversal protection provided as standard
Compressor soft starter Limits the starting current of the compressor for a smooth re-start (e.g. after a power failure) O
Provides auxiliary heating using hot water (requires hot water external device such as heat
Hot water coil O
pump or boiler, etc.)
AUX.
Electric heater Provides auxiliary heating using electric heater fitted to the unit O
Gas burner Provides auxiliary heating using staged or modulating gas burner module fitted to the unit O
Airflow measurement Allows to measure airflow based on air differential pressure sensor. PGD Display included. O
Remote service terminal Service terminal intended for use by building owners and maintenance personnel. Allows to
A
(PGD) access and adjust advanced unit parameters.
Touch THP05 Simple user interface to access and adjust basic unit parameters. Includes room temperature
A
Room User interface thermostat. Intended for end-users.
Manage up to 30 rooftop units with a modern and affordable system controller, including
CONTROLS
Tracer™ Concierge
remote access and compatibility with smartphones
ModBus interface To communicate on a ModBus network at the unit level. S
To communicate on a BACnet® MS/TP network at the unit level. Suitable for integration with
BacNet interface O
Building Management Systems.
To communicate on a BACnet® MS/TP network at the unit level. Suitable for integration with
LonTalk interface O
Building Management Systems.
Customer I/O option Module required for user-defined external input/output signals (i.e. conventional
O
module thermostat). PGD service terminal recommended.
Energy recovery module Recover energy contained in the exhaust air using an enthalpy rotary wheel. Mixed air
O
RECOVERY
(ERM) streams increase efficiency of the machine.
ENERGY
Energy recovery circuit Recover energy contained in the exhaust air using an additional refrigeration circuit
O x x
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Recommended when units are expected to work below +10°C outdoor air in cooling mode.
Low ambient O
EC axial fans are fitted to the condensing section to reduce the airflow when required.
General data
Reversible heat pump units (IH models)
(1) According to EN-14511:2018 - indoor: 27°C/19°C, outdoor: 35°C (cooling), Indoor: 20°C, outdoor 7°C/6°C DB/WB (heating)
(2) At Eurovent conditions, with 1pW reference sound power, according to ISO9614
(3) With low ambient temperature option
(4) Without auxiliary heat
* Out of scope of Eurovent certification programme
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Cooling only units (IC models)
(1) According to EN-14511:2018 - indoor: 27°C/19°C, outdoor: 35°C (cooling), Indoor: 20°C, outdoor 7°C/6°C DB/WB (heating)
(2) At Eurovent conditions, with 1pW reference sound power, according to ISO9614
(3) With low ambient temperature option
(4) Without auxiliary heat
* Out of scope of Eurovent certification programme
Acoustic data
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Auxiliary heat general data
Size 140 150 170 190 220 250 270
Electric Heater
Number of capacity step 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
37,5/ 37,5/ 62,5/ 62,5/ 75/ 75/ 75/
Capacity Steps kW
37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5
Gas burner: Low Heat
Module model PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 126 126 126 126 126 126 126
Max. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 4.2
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Gas burner: Standard Heat
Module model PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 164 164 164 164 164 164 164
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
Max. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Gas burner: High Heat
Module model PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3
Efficiency G20 (Hi) % 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 5.4
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Hot Water Coil
Gross Heating Capacity kW 152 159 165 180 188 188 188
Net Heating Capacity kW 155 162 169 185 194 194 194
Type Fins & Tubes
Tube Size ” 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"
Face Area m2 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39
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Electric data
Operating limits
The operation limits of a rooftop unit are determined by the outdoor (ambient) air temperature and the mixed return air
temperature. The latter is defined between as the mixture between return air from inside the building, and the fresh air
introduced from outside the building. The performance of the unit depends on indoor and outdoor conditions, as well the
options selected. For a detailed selection at project conditions, contact your local Trane sales engineer.
For selections at high ambient conditions, please contact your local Trane sales engineer.
min max
Temperature range ºC ºC
Cooling mode
Outdoor air temperature 10 46
Outdoor air temperature (1) -20 46
Mixed return air temperature 15 35
Heating mode
Outdoor air temperature -15 20
Outdoor air temperature (2) -25 20
Bivalent temperature (depends on unit)
Mixed return air temperature 5 26
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Unit dimensions and weight
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Frame 5: sizes 250 to 270
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Table 6 – Airfinity XL dimensions and weight
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