Application Program For PCO1, PCO2, PCO3, PCOxs
Application Program For PCO1, PCO2, PCO3, PCOxs
Application Program For PCO1, PCO2, PCO3, PCOxs
User manual
Manual version: 2.5 dated 30/06/09
Program code: FLSTDMCZ0E
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE APPLIANCE, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
The appliance this software is intended for has been expressly designed to ensure safe operation, provided that:
the software is installed, programmed, used and maintained by qualified personnel in full accordance with the instructions contained in this manual;
all conditions specified and contained in the appliance installation and operating manual are met.
Any other use and modification to the appliance not expressly authorised by the manufacturer shall be considered improper.
Liability for injuries or damage caused by improper use lies exclusively with the user.
Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Main new features in version 2.0.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Introduction and functions performed by the program .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Compatible hardware ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. The user terminal ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Type and operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Functions of the buttons............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3. pLAN management between boards .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 How to assign the pLAN addresses ........................................................................................................................................................................11
4. Selecting the language................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Starting for the first time ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
6. List of configurations ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Digital inputs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.2 Analogue inputs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.3 Digital outputs .........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
6.4 Analogue outputs....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
7. List of parameters and default values ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
8. Screens.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
8.1 List of the screens...................................................................................................................................................................................................26
9. EVD400 electronic expansion valve ................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
10. Temperature control....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
10.1 Direct expansion units.............................................................................................................................................................................................29
10.2 Other temperature functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................30
10.3 Units with two water coils ......................................................................................................................................................................................30
10.4 Units with one water coil ........................................................................................................................................................................................30
11. Humidity control............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
11.1 Direct expansion units.............................................................................................................................................................................................31
11.2 Units with water coils .............................................................................................................................................................................................32
11.3 Other humidity control functions .............................................................................................................................................................................32
12. Built-in humidifier ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
12.1 Setting the parameters for selecting the humidifier ................................................................................................................................................33
12.2 Humidity and steam production control ..................................................................................................................................................................34
13. Recovery coil.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
13.1 Recovery without the cooling devices.....................................................................................................................................................................35
13.2 Recovery with the cooling devices on, direct expansion units ................................................................................................................................36
13.3 Recovery with the cooling devices on, units with water coils .................................................................................................................................36
14. Outlet limit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
15. Condenser fans .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
15.1 Single or separate coil.............................................................................................................................................................................................38
15.2 Number of probes ...................................................................................................................................................................................................38
15.3 Prevent function ......................................................................................................................................................................................................38
15.4 Speed-up function...................................................................................................................................................................................................39
15.5 Pressure temperature conversion ........................................................................................................................................................................39
16. Temperature set point compensation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
17. Compressors.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
17.1 Capacity control ......................................................................................................................................................................................................40
17.2 Rotation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
17.3 Times ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
17.4 Compressor alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................................40
18. Heaters .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
18.1 Heater alarms..........................................................................................................................................................................................................41
19. Modulating valves .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
19.1 Three point valves ...................................................................................................................................................................................................42
19.2 0 to 10 Volt valves ..................................................................................................................................................................................................42
20. Outlet fan ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
21. Manual device management .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
22. Switching the unit on and off.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
22.1 Automatic unit start-up and standby.......................................................................................................................................................................43
23. Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
23.1 Alarm relay..............................................................................................................................................................................................................44
23.2 Alarm summary table..............................................................................................................................................................................................44
24. Alarm log ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
24.1 Basic log..................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
24.2 Advanced log ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................46
25. Supervisor...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
25.1 Variable database....................................................................................................................................................................................................47
26. Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Standard air-conditioners - FLSTDMCZ0E
1. Introduction
1.1 Main new features in version 2.0
New functions:
1. Implemented compatibility with pCO3;
2. Implemented management of the EVD400.
The user terminal can be used to perform all the operations allowed by the program, display the operating conditions of the unit at all times, and set the
parameters.
It can be disconnected from the main board, and in fact is not required for operation.
2.2 LEDs
All the LEDs not described and located underneath the remaining 4 buttons indicate the correct power supply to the instrument.
Together with the backlighting on the display, these will be switched off if no button is pressed on the keypad for 5 minutes.
ALARM UP
PRG ENTER
ESC DOWN
Button Description
ALARM displays the alarms, mutes the buzzer and deletes the active alarms
UP if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls up the screens in the same group; if
the cursor is in a setting field, increases the value
DOWN if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls down the screens in the same
group; if the cursor is in a setting field, decreases the value
ENTER used to move the cursor from the home position (top left corner) to the setting fields, in the
setting fields confirms the set value and moves to the next parameter
PRG accesses the menu for selecting the group of parameters to be displayed/modified (access to
the parameters is confirmed by pressing the [Enter] button)
PRG + ENTER temporarily display the pLAN serial address of the board
Button Description
From any point of the user interface (with the exception of the manufacturer group of parameters) returns to the
Main menu screen (M0) displaying the unit status, readings of the control probes and operating mode.
MENU
In the group of manufacturer parameters, organised into nested sub-groups, returns to screen for selecting the
parameters.
Goes to the first screen of Maintenance parameters (A0)
MAINTENANCE The Maintenance parameters are used to check the operating status of devices and the probes, calibrate the
readings and run manual operations
In pLAN applications with more than one board connected in the network and a shared user terminal, switches the
INFO
user terminal between the different units to display/modify the parameters
Button Description
1 ON/OFF switches the unit on/off
2 ALARM displays the alarms, mutes the buzzer and deletes the active alarms
3 UP ARROW if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls up the screens in the same group; if the cursor is in a setting field, increases the
value
4 DOWN if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls down the screens in the same group; if the cursor is in a setting field, decreases
ARROW the value
5 ENTER used to move the cursor from the home position (top left corner) to the setting fields, in the setting fields confirms the set value and moves
to the next parameter
DOWN UP ENTER
Button Description
ALARM displays the alarms, mutes the buzzer and deletes the active alarms
UP if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls up the screens in the same group; if the cursor is in a setting field, increases
the value
DOWN if the cursor is in the home position (top left corner), scrolls down the screens in the same group; if the cursor is in a setting field,
decreases the value
ENTER used to move the cursor from the home position (top left corner) to the setting fields, in the setting fields confirms the set value and
moves to the next parameter
PRG accesses the menu for selecting the group of parameters to be displayed/modified (access to the parameters is confirmed by pressing
the [Enter] button)
PRG + ENTER temporary display of the board pLAN serial address
pCOx pCOx pCOx pCOx EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400
pLAN 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
pCOx pCOx pCOx pCOx EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400
25 27 29 31
26 28 30 32
Below is a diagram with the EVD400 driver in a tLAN connection, while the others components are connected in the pLAN:
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
tLAN
pCOx pCOx pCOx pCOx
1 3 5 7 pLAN 9 11 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 32
pCO x pCOx pCOx pCOx
tLAN
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400 EVD400
CAUTION! this procedure irreversibly deletes any programming performed by the user.
As resetting the default values is an operation that involves each pCO* board, when more than one board is present, the procedure must be repeated for the all
the boards. The procedure is identical for all the boards. Proceed as follows:
press the menu and prog buttons on the LCD terminal at the same time (go to the manufacturer branch on the PGD0 terminal). When
pressed, the LEDs corresponding to the menu and prog buttons will come on;
enter the password using the arrow buttons and press Enter: this enters the manufacturer configuration branch:
+--------------------+
Manufacturer
Password
0000
+--------------------+
enter the Initialisation branch:
+--------------------+
Insert password V0
to install
default value
Operation done
+--------------------+
move the cursor to the password setting field, enter 1234 and confirm by pressing Enter. At the end of the operation, the message Operation
completed is displayed.
6. List of configurations
Both direct expansion (ED) and water coil (CW) air-conditioners can be managed, with pCO1/pCO2/pCOXS/pCO3 small/medium boards. On power-up, the program
recognises the type and the size of board, and consequently arranges the inputs and outputs, based on the type of air-conditioner (ED or CW) defined in the
manufacturer branch. The following diagrams indicate the configuration of the inputs and outputs in the possible combinations. The multiple items (xxx / xxx / )
indicate different possible uses for an input or output; the choice is made using the parameters in the Manufacturer branch of screens. For the wiring, refer to the
technical manual on the pCO boards.
Water-source air-conditioners
No. pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 SMALL pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 MEDIUM pCOXS
ID 1 Flood / fire alarm Flood alarm Flood alarm
ID 2 Cooling - heating selection Cooling - heating selection Smoke / fire alarm
ID 3 Heater 1 overload alarm Heater 1 overload alarm Heater thermal overload
ID 4 Heater 2 overload alarm Heater 2 overload alarm Fan thermal overload
ID 5 Dirty filter alarm Dirty filter alarm Air flow alarm
ID 6 Fan thermal overload alarm Fan thermal overload alarm Remote ON/OFF
ID 7 Air flow switch alarm Air flow switch alarm ---
ID 8 Remote ON/OFF Remote ON/OFF ---
ID 9 --- Auxiliary alarm ---
ID 10 --- Water flow switch alarm ---
ID 11 --- Humidifier water level ---
ID 12 --- Fire alarm ---
ID 13 --- --- ---
ID 14 --- --- ---
Water-source air-conditioners
No. pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 SMALL pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 MEDIUM pCOXS
B1 Ambient humidity Ambient humidity Ambient humidity
B2 Outlet temperature Outlet temperature Outside air temperature /
Recovery temperature
B3 Recovery temperature Recovery temperature (pCO2 pCO3) / Outlet temperature
Humidifier conductivity (pCO1)
B4 Outside temperature Outside temperature (pCO2 pCO3) / Room temperature
Humidifier current (pCO1)
B5 Room temperature Room temperature ---
B6 FREE FREE ---
B7 --- Humidifier conductivity (pCO2 pCO3) / ---
Recovery temperature (pCO1)
B8 --- Humidifier current (pCO2 pCO3) / ---
Outside temperature (pCO1)
Water-source air-conditioners
No. pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 SMALL pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 MEDIUM pCOXS
DO 1 Outlet fan Outlet fan Outlet fan
DO 2 Open cooling / single valve Open cooling / single valve Open cooling valve
DO 3 Close cooling / single valve Close cooling / single valve Close cooling valve
DO 4 Heater 1 / Open heating valve Heater 1 / Open heating valve Heater
DO 5 Heater 2 / Close heating valve Heater 2 / Close heating valve General alarm
DO 6 Dehumidification Dehumidification ---
DO 7 Recovery Recovery / minor alarms ---
DO 8 General alarms Serious alarms ---
DO 9 --- --- ---
DO 10 --- --- ---
DO 11 --- Humidification ---
DO 12 --- Fill water in humidifier ---
DO 13 --- Empty water in humidifier ---
Water-source air-conditioners
No. pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 SMALL pCO1 - pCO2 - pCO3 MEDIUM pCOXS
AO 1 Cooling valve / single valve Cooling valve / single valve Humidifier
AO 2 Heating valve / Recovery valve / Humidification Heating valve / Recovery valve / Humidification Heating valve
AO 3 --- --- Recovery valve
AO 4 Outlet fan Outlet fan ---
ON
Z3:
Z4:
SET R/W K7 Set point for temperature time bands 3 and 4 see P1 23.0
Humidity setpoint R/W K8 Start hour for humidity bands 1 and 2 0 to 23 0/6
ON
Z1:
Z2:
Humidity setpoint R/W K8 Start minutes for humidity bands 1 and 2 0 to 59 0/0
ON
Z1:
Z2:
SET R/W K8 Set point for humidity time bands 1 and 2 see P2 23.0
Humidity setpoint R/W K9 Start hour for humidity bands 3 and 4 0 to 23 12/18
ON
Z3:
Z4:
Humidity setpoint R/W K9 Start minutes for humidity bands 3 and 4 0 to 59 0/0
ON
Z3:
Z4:
SET R/W K9 Set point for humidity time bands 3 and 4 see P2 23.0
New clock R/W Ka Enter new Clock password 0 to 9999 1234
password:
15-button terminal 6-button PGD0* or Built-in terminal
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
INPUTS/OUTPUTS button PRG button and INPUTS/OUTPUTS in the menu
Analog inputs: R I0 Pressure probe circuit 1 (also displays the corresponding temperature value) Bar Screen C9
Pr1
Pr2 R I0 Pressure probe circuit 2 (also displays the corresponding temperature value) Bar Screen Ca
Amb.humidity R I0 Ambient humidity probe % Screen Cc
Analog inputs: R I1 Room temperature probe C/F -30T80 C
Room temp.
Supply air R I1 Outlet temperature probe C/F -30T80 C
Extern.temp. R I1 Outside temperature probe C/F -30T80 C
Analog inputs: R I2 Recovery probe C/F -30T80 C
Recovery
Temp.cond.1 R I2 Condensing temperature probe circuit 1 C/F -30T80 C
Temp.cond.2 R I2 Condensing temperature probe circuit 2 C/F -30T80 C
Dig.inputs 1-3: R I3 Status of digital input 1
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 1-3: R I3 Status of digital input 2
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 1-3: R I3 Status of digital input 3
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 4-6: R I4 Status of digital input 4
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 4-6: R I4 Status of digital input 5
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 4-6: R I4 Status of digital input 6
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 7-8: R I5 Status of digital input 7
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 7-8: R I5 Status of digital input 8
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 9-11: R I6 Status of digital input 9
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 9-11: R I6 Status of digital input 10
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 9-11: R I6 Status of digital input 11
(C) = closed
(A) = open
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 12: R I7 Status of digital input 13
(C) = closed
(A) = open
Dig.inputs 12: R I7 Status of digital input 14
(C) = closed
(A) = open
analog.output: R I8 Status of analogue output (cooling valve, single valve) Volt 0 to 10
analog.output: R I8 Status of analogue output (heating valve) Volt 0 to 10
analog.output: R I9 Status of analogue output for condenser fan 1 Volt 0 to 10
Cond.fan 1
Cond.fan 2 R I9 Status of analogue output for condenser fan 2 Volt 0 to 10
analog.output: R Ia Status of analogue output for humidifier Volt 0 to 10
humidifier
Main fan R Ia Status of analogue output for main fan Volt 0 to 10
Recovery R Ia Status of analogue output for recovery Volt 0 to 10
Dig.outputs 1-3: R Ib Status of digital output 1 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 1-3: R Ib Status of digital output 2 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 1-3: R Ib Status of digital output 3 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 4-6: R Ic Status of digital output 4 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 4-6: R Ic Status of digital output 5 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 4-6: R Ic Status of digital output 6 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 7-8: R Id Status of digital output 7 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 7-8: R Id Status of digital output 8 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 9-11: R Ie Status of digital output 9 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 9-11: R Ie Status of digital output 10 OFF/ON
Dig.outputs 9-11: R Ie Status of digital output 11 OFF/ON
Dig.outp.12-14: R If Status of digital output 12 OFF/ON
Dig.outp.12-14: R If Status of digital output 13 OFF/ON
Current total R Ig Current total steam flow-rate kg/h, lb/hr
steam flow:
Conduct. R Ig Conductivity value uS/cm
Nominal Value R Ih Rated humidity production kg/h, lb/hr
Nom.Prod:
Nom.Current: R Ih Rated current value A
Voltage: R Ih Rated voltage value V
Cylinder 1 R Ii Operating status of the cylinder (OFF, Softstart, Softstart, Stable operation,
Status: Low Prod, Stable operation, Wash)
Activity: R Ii Cylinder activity in progress (Cylinder OFF, Fill, Evaporation, Drain, Drain,
Drain, Alarm, Drain for inact., Pre-wash, Total drain, Alarm, Check Water Fill,
Period drain)
Amps: R Ii Current A
Cyl.1-Cont. R Ij Contactor status cylinder 1 OFF/ON
Cyl.1-Fill R Ij Fill status cylinder 1 OFF/ON
Cyl.1-Drain R Ij Drain status cylinder 1 OFF/ON
Water level R Ij Water level cylinder 1 OFF/ON
Driver 1 R Ik Operating mode of the driver in circuit 1 (automatic manual) AUTO/MAN AUTO
EEV
Valve Position R Ik Position of the electronic valve in circuit 1 Steps 0 to 100%
Power request R Ik Capacity required by circuit 1 % 0 to 100%
Driver 1 R Il Superheating value circuit 1 C
SuperHeat
Evap.Temp. R Il Evaporation temperature circuit 1 C
Suct.Temp R Il Suction temperature circuit 1 C
Driver 1 R Im Evaporation pressure circuit 1 Bar
Evap.Press.
Evap.Temp. R Im Evaporation temperature circuit 1 C
Cond.Press. R Im Condensing temperature circuit 1 C
Driver 2 R In Operating mode of the driver in circuit 2 (automatic manual) AUTO/MAN AUTO
EVV
Valve Position R In Position of the electronic valve in circuit 2 Steps
Power request R In Capacity required by circuit 2 % 0 to 100%
Driver 2 superheat R Io Superheating value circuit 2 C
Evap.Temp. R Io Evaporation temperature circuit 2 C
Suct.Temp R Io Suction temperature circuit 2 C
Temperature alarm R/W P8 High and low room temperature alarm offset C / F -999.9T999.9 10.0 to
Low offset 10.0
High offset
Humidity alarm R/W P9 High and low ambient humidity alarm offset % RH 0 to 100.0 20.0 to
Low offset 30.0
High offset
Air temp.supply R/W Pa Enable outlet limit function No/Yes No
limit enable:
Setpoint R/W Pa Outlet air set point for the limit function C / F -999.9T999.9 12.0
Differenz. R/W Pa Outlet air differential for the limit function C / F -999.9T999.9 4.0
Sel.type alarm R/W Pb Assign type of alarm Serious / Minor from AL01 to AL20 S/1/2 5-6-9=S
others=1
Sel.type alarm R/W Pc Assign type of alarm Serious / Minor from AL21 to AL40 S/1/2 26=S
others=1
Sel.type alarm R/W Pd Assign type of alarm Serious / Minor from AL41 to AL60 S/1/2 All = 1
Sel.type alarm R/W Pe Assign type of alarm Serious / Minor from AL61 to AL69 S/1/2 All = 1
Identific.number R/W Pf Board identification number for supervisor network 0200 1
for BMS Network:
Comm.speed: R/W Pf Board communication speed for supervisor network Baud Rate 120019200 1200
Protocol type: R/W Pf Select serial communication network CAREL, CAREL
Modbus, Lon,
RS232, GSM
Max.phone n.: R/W Pg Telephone numbers entered for the analogue modem 14 1
Mobile number: R/W Pg Enter telephone numbers for the analogue/digital modem 0 to 9,#,*,@, 0
1,2,.. R/W Pg Number of rings for the digital modem 0 to 9 0
Modem password: R/W Pg Access password for the pCO via analogue/digital modem from PC or cellular 0 to 9999 0
phone (SMS)
Modem rings: R/W Ph Number of rings for the analogue modem 0 to 9 0
Modem type: R/W Ph Type of analogue modem Tone/Pulse Tone
New user R/W Pi Enter new User password 0 to 9999 1234
password
15-button terminal 6-button PGD0* or Built-in terminal
MANUFACTURER
PROG button + MENU PRG button and MANUFACTURER in the menu
Password R/W Z0 Enter Manufacturer password 0 to 9999 1234
CONFIGURATION
BMS Network : R/W C0 Enable BMS No/Yes No
Printer : R/W C0 Enable printer No/Yes No
Select.of temp.: R/W C0 Select unit of measure for the temperature probes and the parameters C/F C
Clock board : R/W C0 Enable clock board (pCO1 and pCOxs only ) No/Yes No
Type of Unit: R/W C1 Select type of unit controlled ED/CW ED
Refrigerant: R/W C1 Select refrigerant R22, R134a,
R404a, R407C, R134a
R410A, R507c,
R290, R600,
R600a, R717,
R744, R728,
R1270
Compressors : R/W C2 Number of compressors (ED unit) 1/2 1
Unloaders : R/W C2 Number of compressor load steps (not pCOxs) (ED unit)
Heating mode: R/W C2 Heating mode (ED unit) Heaters/Coil Heaters
Heaters n. : R/W C2 Number of heaters (ED unit) 0/2/Binary 1
Valve : R/W C2 Type of valve for heating coil (ED unit) 0-10V/3-pt. 0 to 10 Volt
Battery 1: R/W C3 Type of coil (CW unit) C/H/Cool C/H
Valve 1 : R/W C3 Type of coil valve (CW unit) 0-10V/3-pt. 0 to 10
Volt
Heating : R/W C3 Heating mode (CW unit) Heater/ Heater
Coil 2
Heaters n: R/W C3 Number of heaters (CW unit) 0 to 3 2
Valve 2 : R/W C3 Type of valve for heating coil (CW unit) 0-10V/3pt. 0-10 Volt
Configuration of R/W C4 Configuration of digital input 5 (not pCOxs) Flood, Dirty Dirty
digital input 5: filters, filters
Smoke/fire
Configuration of R/W C5 Configuration of digital input 12 (not pCOxs) Smoke/fire, -
digital input 12: Flood
Configuration of R/W C6 Configuration of digital input 1 (not pCOxs) Smoke/fire, -
digital input 1:
Code +030221426 rel. 2.5 dated 30/06/09 20
Standard air-conditioners - FLSTDMCZ0E
Parameter Type Ref. Description UOM Range Default Notes
Flood
xs
Configuration of R/W C7 Configuration of digital output 7 (not pCO ) Recovery valve, -
digital output 7: Minor alarm
Configuration of R/W C8 Configuration of analogue input 1 (pCOXS only) Ambient humidity, Ambient
analog input 1: Outside humidity
temperature,
Recovery
temperature
Configuration of R/W C9 Configuration of analogue input 2 (pCOXS only) Outside Outside
analog input 2: temperature, temperatu
Recovery re
temperature
Configuration of R/W C9 Configuration of analogue input 2 (not pCOxs) Pressure circ.1, -
analog input 2: Temperature
circ.1,
Outlet
temperature
Configuration of R/W Ca Configuration of analogue input 3 (not pCOxs) Pressure circ.2, -
analog input 3: Temperature
circ.2,
Recovery
temperature
Analog outp.1: R/W Cb Configuration of analogue input 1 (not pCOxs) Recovery valve,
analogue fan
Analog outp.1: R/W Cb Configuration of analogue input 1 (pCOXS only) Humidifier, Humidifier
recovery
damper
Analog Humidif.: R/W Cb Enable analogue humidifier No/Yes No
Configuration of R/W Cc Configuration of analogue input 2 (pCO-pCO1 only) Recovery valve, Recovery
analog output 2: analogue valve
humidifier.
Recovery damper R/W Cd Enable recovery valve (CW unit) No/Yes No
enabled
Main fan damper R/W Cd Enable presence of analogue fan (CW unit) No/Yes No
presence
Condensation: R/W Ce Enable condenser control (ED unit) No/Yes No
Cond.type : R/W Ce Select type of condenser Single, Single
separate
Output type: R/W Ce Select type of condenser output Inverter, inverter
steps
Fans number: R/W Ce Set number of condenser fans for control by steps 1 to 2 1
PWM output conf. R/W Cf Maximum voltage threshold for Triac % 0 to 100 92
Triac Max
Triac Min. R/W Cf Minimum voltage threshold for Triac % 0 to 100 70
Pulse width R/W Cf Triac impulse duration m seconds 0 to 10 2
Dehum.logic: R/W Cg Select type of dehumidification operating logic N.O./N.C. N.O.
Comps.for dehumid: R/W Cg Enable compressors for dehumidification (ED unit) No/Yes No
Cooling valve with R/W Cg Enable cooling valve with dehumidification (CW unit) No/Yes No
dehumid:
Integr.humidif. : R/W Cg Enable built-in humidifier (not pCOxs) No/Yes No
Humidifier type R/W Ch Select type of built-in humidifier
Max.produz. R/W Ch Maximum production % 0 to 1000
Board R/W Ch Select type of built-in humidifier control board PCOUMID200/PC PCOUMID
OUMID000 000
Humidity probe: R/W Ci Enable ambient humidity probe No/Yes No
Type R/W Ci Select type of humidity probe 0 to 1V, Current
Current
Threshold min. R/W Ci Minimum humidity value % 0 to 1000 0
Threshold max. R/W Ci Maximum humidity value % 0 to 1000 1000
Pressure1 probe: R/W Cj Enable pressure probe circuit 1 No/Yes No
Type R/W Cj Select type of pressure probe circuit 1 Current, Current
0 to 5 V (pCO1-pCOxs,
pCO3only)
Threshold min. R/W Cj Minimum pressure value circuit 1 Bar -200 to 500 0 Bar
Threshold max. R/W Cj Maximum pressure value circuit 1 Bar -200 to 500 30 Bar
Pressure2 probe: R/W Ck Enable pressure probe circuit 2 No/Yes No
Type R/W Ck Select type of pressure probe circuit 2 Current, Current
0 to 5 V (pCO1-pCOxs,
3
pCO only)
Threshold min. R/W Ck Minimum pressure value circuit 2 Bar -200 to 500 0 Bar
Threshold max. R/W Ck Maximum pressure value circuit 2 Bar -200 to 500 30 Bar
Room temperature R/W Cl Type of signal from the room temperature probe NTC, NTC
type PT1000(pCO2pCO
3
only)
Supply air probe R/W Cl Enable outlet probe No/Yes No
Type R/W Cl Type of signal from the outlet temperature probe NTC, PT1000 NTC
(pCO2pCO3 only)
Ext.temp.probe: R/W Cm Enable outside temperature probe No/Yes No
Type R/W Cm Type of signal from the outside temperature probe NTC, PT1000 NTC
(pCO2pCO3 only)
Recovery probe: R/W Cm Enable recovery probe No/Yes No
Type R/W Cm Type of signal from the recovery probe NTC, PT1000 NTC
(pCO2pCO3 only)
Cond.1 temp.: R/W Cn Enable condenser 1 temperature probe No/Yes Yes
Type R/W Cn Type of signal from the condenser 1 temperature probe NTC, PT1000 NTC
(pCO2pCO3 only)
Cond.2 temp.: R/W Cn Enable condenser 2 temperature probe No/Yes Yes
Type R/W Cn Type of signal from the condenser 2 temperature probe NTC, PT1000 NTC
(pCO2pCO3 only)
Units configurat. R/W Co pLAN connection class of boards 1 3 Present-rotation, Present-
U1: Present-no rot., no rot.
U2: Not present
U3:
U4: R/W Cp pLAN connection class of boards 4 6 Present-rotation, Present-
U5: Present-no rot., no rot.
U6: Not present
U7: R/W Cq pLAN connection class of boards 7 8 Present-rotation, Present-
U8: Present-no rot., no rot.
Not present
PARAMETERS
recovery valve R/W G0 Enable recovery valve No/Yes No
Rotation Comp. : R/W G1 Enable FIFO rotation between compressors No/Yes No
Regulation type: R/W G1 Type of temperature control Prop./P+I Proportion
al
Unload. Logic : R/W G1 Logic of the part load contact % N.C./N.O.
Cooling valve R/W G2 Star point to open modulating cooling valve (or single valve) with recovery (see % 0.0 to 100.0 50.0
(Single valve) G0)
Begin R/W G2 Start and end point to open modulating cooling valve (or single valve) % 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
End 100.0
Cooling valve 3P R/W G3 Start point to open 3-point cooling valve (or single valve) with recovery (see % 0.0 to 100.0 50.0
(Single valve 3P") G0)
Begin R/W G3 Start and end point to open 3-point cooling valve (or single valve) % 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
End 100.0
Heating damper R/W G4 Start and end point to open modulating heating valve % 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
Begin 100.0
End
Valve 3P hot: R/W G5 Start and end point to open 3-point heating valve % 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
Begin 100.0
End
Damper/Valve R/W G6 Start and end point to open modulating recovery valve % 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
recovery 100.0
Begin
End
Main fan damper R/W G7 Minimum and maximum modulating fan speed V 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
Min.speed 100.0
Max.speed
Dehumid speed R/W G7 Outlet fan speed during dehumidification V 0.0 to 100.0 5.0
Analog humidifier R/W G8 Minimum and maximum analogue humidifier speed V 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 /
Min.speed 100.0
Max.speed
Low temp.limit R/W G9 Low temperature limit differential (stop dehumidification) C / F 0T999 50
(stop dehumidif.):
Differential
Offset R/W G9 Temperature offset to restart dehumidification C / F 0T999 40
Addict.features R/W Ga Disable drain water to reduce set point No/Yes No
Drain by low setp.
Inactivity drain R/W Ga Disable drain due to extended humidifier standby No/Yes No
Periodic flushing R/W Ga Disable non-serious alarm messages on humidifier. No/Yes No
Addit.features R/W Gb Enable drain without power N/Y N
Unpowered drain
Cylinder warning R/W Gb Enable cylinder depleted messages N/Y N
manual E2V
Custom vlv config. R/W F3 Custom Valve: minimum steps 0 to 8100 0
minimum steps
Custom vlv config. R/W F3 Custom Valve: maximum steps 0 to 8100 1600
Maximum steps
Custom vlv config. R/W F3 Custom Valve: closing steps 0 to 8100 3600
Closing step
Custom valve R/W F4 Custom Valve: enable extra step in opening N/Y N
configuration
Opening EXTRAs
Custom valve R/W F4 Custom Valve: enable extra step in closing N/Y N
configuration
Closing EXTRAs
Custom valve R/W F5 Custom Valve: operating current mA 0 to 1000 250
configuration
Phase current
Custom valve R/W F6 Custom Valve: holding current mA 0 to 1000 100
configuration
Still current
Custom valve R/W F6 Custom Valve: frequency Hertz 32 to 330 100
configuration
Step rate
Custom valve R/W F6 Custom Valve: duty cycle % 0 to 100 50
configuration
Duty-cycle
EEV stand-by steps R/W F7 Rest steps 0 to 8100 0
EEV position with 0%
power demand
S1 probe limits R/W F8 Minimum value for pressure probe S1 Bar -9.9 to 10.0 -1.0
pressure limits
Min value
S1 probe limits R/W F8 Maximum value for pressure probe S1 Bar 3.5 to 200.0 9.3
pressure limits
Max value
Alarms delay R/W F9 Low superheat alarm delay seconds 0 to 3600 120
Low SuperHeat
Alarms delay R/W F9 High superheat alarm delay minutes 0 to 500 20
High SuperHeat
Alarms delay R/W Fa LOP alarm delay seconds 0 to 3600 120
LOP
Alarms delay R/W Fa MOP alarm delay seconds 0 to 3600 0
MOP
Alarms delay R/W Fb Probe alarm delay % 0 to 100 60
Delay probe error
CAREL EXV DRIVERS / Autosetup
Circuit/EEV Ratio R/W Q0 Percentage ratio between cooling capacity and Driver capacity % 0 to 100 60
for startup opening
Compressor type R/W Q1 Type of compressor or unit See manual ---
EVD400
Capacity control R/W Q1 Type of capacity control See manual ---
EVD400
Capacity control R/W Q2 Type of exchanger in cooling mode See manual ---
Cool EVD400
Minimum satured R/W Q3 LOP protection threshold C -70.0 to 50.0 -2.0
temperature Cool
Mode
Maximun satured R/W Q4 MOP protection threshold C -50.0 to 90.0 12.0
temperature Cool
Mode
High SuperHeat alarm R/W Q5 High superheat alarm threshold C 0.0 to 99.9 20.0
threshold
CAREL EXV DRIVERS / Advanced
Circ./EEV Ratio R/W N0 Percentage ratio between cooling capacity and Driver capacity % 0 to 100 0
Prop. Gain R/W N1 Proportional gain 0.0 to 99.9 0
Integral time R/W N1 Integral time sec 0 to 999 0
SuperHeat set C1 R/W N2 Superheat set point circuit 1 C 2.0 to 50.0 0
Low SuperHeat R/W N2 Threshold for low superheat protection circuit 1 C 0 to 9.9 0
SuperHeat set C1 R/W N3 Superheat set point circuit 2 C 2.0 to 50.0 0
Low SuperHeat R/W N3 Threshold for low superheat protection circuit 2 C 0 to 9.9 0
SHeat dead zone R/W N4 Superheat dead band C 0 to 9.9 0
Derivative time R/W N4 Derivative time sec 0 to 99.9 0
Low SHeat int.time R/W N5 Integral time for low superheat protection sec 0 to 30.0 0
LOP integral time R/W N5 Integral time for LOP protection threshold sec 0 to 25.5 0
MOP integral time R/W N6 Integral time for MOP protection threshold sec 0 to 25.5 0
MOP startup delay R/W N6 MOP protection delay at start-up sec 0 to 500 0
Dynamic prop. Gain? R/W N7 Enable dynamic proportional factor Y/N N
Blocked valve check R/W N7 Waiting time for forced closing/opening with valve blocked sec 0 to 999 0
Hi TCond.prot. R/W N8 High condensing temp. protection threshold C 0 to 99.9 0
TIMES
Delay time R/W T0 Outlet fan start and stop delay seconds 0 to 999 10 / 20
start fan
Delay time
stop fan
Integration time R/W T1 Integral time for P+I temperature control seconds 0 to 9999 600
P+I only
Opening time R/W T1 3-point freecooling travel time seconds 0 to 9999 180
3p valve
Delay alarm low R/W T2 Low pressure alarm delay seconds 0 to 9999 180
pressure
Delay alarm Low/High R/W T2 High-low temperature-humidity alarm delay seconds 0 to 9999 600
Temp./Humi.
Delay alarm R/W T3 Relay 8 activation delay seconds 0 to 999 0
Relay 8
Delay alarm R/W T3 Relay 7 activation delay seconds 0 to 999 0
Relay 7
Delay alarm R/W T4 Air flow switch alarm delay seconds 0 to 9999 10
air flow
Delay alarm R/W T4 Water flow alarm delay seconds 0 to 9999 10
water flow
Min.off time R/W T5 Minimum compressor off time seconds 0 to 9999 180
compressors
Min. time Power-On R/W T5 Minimum compressor on time seconds 0 to 9999 60
compressor
Start delay same R/W T6 Delay between compressor starts seconds 0 to 9999 360
compressor
Start delay diff. R/W T6 Minimum delay between starts different of compressors seconds 0 to 9999 10
compressors
Delay time among R/W T7 Start delay between load steps seconds 0 to 9999 10
unloaders
Delay time among R/W T8 Activation delay between heaters seconds 0 to 9999 3
resistors
INITIALISATION
Insert password R/W V0 Enter password for restore default values function 0 to 9999 1234
to install default
values
Erase history R/W V1 Delete BASIC alarm LOG No/Yes No
alarm
New manufacturer R/W V2 Enter new Manufacturer password 0 to 9999 1234
password
15-button terminal 6-button PGD0* or Built-in terminal
CHANGE UNIT
INFO button (switches to the next board in the pLAN) PRG button and MANUFACTURER in the menu
Switch to unit R/W L0 Select the unit to be controlled by the terminal 1 to 8 -
address:
Current Unit: R L0 Display the pLAN address of the board controlled 1 to 8 -
8. Screens
The screens are sub-divided into 5 categories:
screens, not password-protected: these are located in all the branches, except for prog and menu+prog, and show the values read by the probes,
the status of the alarms, the operating hours of the devices, the time and date; they are also used to set the temperature and humidity set point and the clock.
These screens are indicated by the symbol in the following table of parameters.
USER screens, password-protected (1234, modifiable): these are accessed by pressing the prog button, and are used to set the main functions (times,
set points, differentials) for the devices connected; the screens that relate to functions that are not available are not displayed. These screens are indicated by
the symbol in the following table of parameters.
MAINTENANCE screens, password-protected (1234, modifiable): these are accessed by pressing the maintenance button, and are used for performing
the periodical checks on the devices, calibrating the probes, modifying the operating hours and manually activating the devices. These screens are indicated by
the symbol in the following table of parameters.
CLOCK screens, password-protected (1234, modifiable): these are accessed by pressing the clock button and are used to set and activate the
temperature and humidity time bands. These screens are indicated by the symbol in the following table of parameters.
MANUFACTURER screens, password-protected (1234, modifiable): these are accessed by pressing the menu+prog buttons and are used to configure
the air-conditioning unit, enable the main functions and select the devices connected. These screens are indicated by the symbol in the following table of
parameters.
INPUT/
ESC PRG MAN PRINTER CLOCK SET POINT PRG USER MANUFACTURER
OUTPUT
+
M0 A0 H0 I0 K0 S0 PSW P0 PSW Z0
M1 A1 H1 I1 PSW K1 S1 P1 CONFIGURATION C0
M2 A2 I2 K2 P2 C1
A3 I3 K3 P3 C2
A4 I4 K4 P4 C3
PSW A5 I5 K5 P5 C4
A6 I6 K6 P6 C5
A7 I7 K7 P7 C6
A8 I8 K8 P8 C7
A9 I9 K9 P9 C8
Aa Ia Ka Pa C9
Ab Ib Pb Ca
Ac Ic Pc Cb
Ad Id Pd Cc
Ae Ie Pe Cd
Af If Pf Ce
Ag Ig Pg Cf
Ah Ih Ph Cg
Ai Ii Pi Cj
Aj Ij Ci
Ak Ik Cl
Al Il Cm
Am Im Cn
In Co
Io Cp
Ip Co
Iq Cp
Ir Cq
Is PARAMETERS G0
It G1
Iu G2
Iv G3
Iw G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
G9
Ga
Gb
+
Gc
Gd
Ge
Gf
Gg
Gh
Gi
Gj
Gk
Gl
Gm
Gn
Go
Gr
CAREL EXV DRIVER F0
System parameters F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
Fa
Fb
CAREL EXV DRIVER N0
Advanced N1
N2
N3
N4
N5
N6
N7
N8
CAREL EXV DRIVER Q0
Autosetup Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
TIMES T0
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
INITIALISATION V0
V1
V2
The following values can be set: LOW (Low superheat with programmable integral time and threshold)
LOP (Low evaporation pressure, operating only in transients, with programmable integral time and threshold)
MOP (High evaporation pressure, with programmable integral time and threshold)
HiTcond (High condensing pressure, activated with condensing pressure probe read by pCO, with programmable integral time
and threshold)
Condensor
pLAN
tLAN Compressor
Motor
connection
T probe
P probe
EEV
Evaporator
For the parameter and address settings of the EVD400 see the technical manual (Carel code +030220225)
HEATING COOLING
100% 0% 0% 100%
19.5 26.5
22.5 23.0 0.5 C 23.5 3.0C
Room temp. (C)
3.0 C 0.5 C
Proportional band in heating Dead z. Dead z. Proportional band in cooling
1 HEATER 1 COMPRESSOR
COMP.2
HEATER 1 HEATER 2 COMP.1 PART LOAD C1
19.5 21 22.5 23.0 23.5 25.0 26.5 Room temp. (C)
BINARY MANAGEMENT
HEAT. 3 HEATER 2 HEATER 1 COMP.1 PART C1 COMP.2 PART LOAD C2
19.5 20.5 21.5 22.5 23.0 23.5 24.2 25.0 25.7 26.5 Room temp. (C)
HEAT COOL
13.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 23.0 26.0 33.0
Room temp. (C)
3C 3C
Heating band Cooling band
4C
Start dehumid. offset
5C
Stop dehumid. diff.
10C 10C
Low temperature alarm High temperature alarm
0%
23.0 23.5 26.5 Room temp.
Start opening point (0%)
End opening point (100%) 0% (C)
COLD WATER VALVE - 3 Point 100%
23.0 23.5 26.5
Room temp.
3 point valve running time (C)
The voltage free dehumidification ON/OFF contact is always managed, whereas the cooling devices depend on the unit configuration and the selection made by
the user. The 0 to 10 Volt modulating output for the outlet fan in dehumidification mode is automatically reduced by 50% (modifiable); with ON/OFF fan control,
use the digital contact for reducing the speed.
The following diagrams show the action of the humidification and dehumidification devices. The percentage values indicate the opening of the modulating valves.
Humidity set
100% DEHUMIDIFICATION 100%
HUMIDIFICATION 0%
48.0 2.0% 50.0 2.0% 52.0 Ambient humidity
Humidification proportional band Dehumidification proportional band (%)
1 COMPRESSOR
ON/OFF CONTACT + POSS. PART LOAD
48.0 50.0 52.0 Ambient humidity
(%)
100% 0% COMP.1 COMP.2
MODULATING OUTPUT 0 to 10 Volt + POSS. PART LOAD
+ POSS. PART
48.0 50.0 51.0 Ambient humidity
50.0
BUILT-IN HUMIDIFIER (%)
100%
30%
48.0 49,8 50.0 Ambient humidity
(%)
Humidity set
HUMIDIFICATION 0% DEHUMIDIFICATION 100%
100%
48.0 2.0% 50.0 2.0% 52.0 Ambient humidity
Humidification Dehumidification proportional band (%)
100%
0% COLD WATER VALVE - 0 to 10 V
50.0 52.0 Ambient humidity
100% (%)
0%
COLD WATER VALVE - 3 point
50.0 52.0 Ambient humidity
(%)
HUMID. DEHUMID.
The high and low humidity alarms cause a signal on an alarm screen and have a modifiable delay.
100% B
C ON
20% 20% P NOM
HUMIDITY %RH
DIFFERENTIAL SET POINT 0% P NOM
100% ERP 10% ERP 0% ERP
The graph of humidifier production control is based on the rated production, set production and proportional error (ERP):
ERP = proportional humidity error
Set production:
A = 100% rated production
B = 75% rated production
C = 45% rated production
The humidifier has a minimum capacity equal to 20% of the rated production (for technical reasons) when ERP is between 0% and 20%, and increases as the ERP
increases until reaching the set production when ERP=100%.
Below is a brief description of the algorithm embedded in the bios for the management of a humidifier with 1 or 2 immersed electrode cylinders
In this type of humidifier, the steam is produced by boiling the water contained inside the cylinder. This occurs by simply filling the cylinder with water and
applying a voltage to the electrodes. According to the Joule effect, the current will tend to heat the water until it boils.
The current that runs through the electrodes in the cylinder depends essentially on the voltage applied to the electrodes, the conductivity of the water inside the
cylinder and the level of the water.
The aim of the algorithm is to maintain the current that runs through the electrodes at a reference value so as to ensure the percentage of steam production
required, according to the readings of the humidity probes and the parameters set by the user.
During evaporation, the level of the water falls, and as the current is directly proportional to the quantity of water present in the cylinder, to keep it constant the
cylinder would need to be constantly filled with minute quantities of water.
To avoid this, the current is maintained within a certain range around the reference value, by repeated water fill/evaporation cycles.
As well as the level of water in the cylinder, the other factor that determines the current level is the conductivity of the water inside the cylinder. In fact, during the
fill/evaporation cycles, the conductivity of the water will tend to increase, due to the increase in the concentration of salts in the water. The conductivity of the water inside
the cylinder is measured indirectly, by calculating the time required for a complete evaporation cycle. This time is then compared against a reference (typical for each
cylinder) and, if lower, a drain cycle is performed (called drain to dilute) and then the cylinder is topped up with less conductive mains water.
The humidifier also features a conductivity meter that measures the conductivity of the mains water entering the appliance during the filling cycles. In the case of high
conductivity of the supply water, the control algorithm first signals a pre-alarm (that doesn't stop operation) and then, if necessary, an alarm (that stops operation). This is
essential to avoid the introduction of excessively conductive water into the cylinder, which may compromise the correct operation of the humidifier.
Another fundamental element, installed at the top of the cylinder, is the high level sensor, used to detect any water or foam.
COOLING DEMAND
0%
23.0 23.5 26.5 Room temp. (C)
0.5C 3C
Dead z. Proportional band in cooling
Recovery set
RECOVERY ENABLED
OFF ON OFF
HEATING COOLING
100% 0% 0% 100%
19.5 22.5 23.0 23.5 26.5
Room temp.
3C 0.5C 0.5C 3C
(C)
Proportional band in heating Dead z. Dead z. Proportional band in cooling
13.2 Recovery with the cooling devices on, direct expansion units
When the recovery coil is active the standard cooling devices are only ON if the room temperature exceeds a certain value; adding the effect of the recovery coil
plus the cooling devices lowers the temperature, yet before reaching the set point the cooling devices are switched off again. The cooling devices in this case
help the recovery function, but do not replace it. In the following diagram, it can be seen how the steps of the cooling devices are shifted to ensure energy
savings.
Temp. set point
HEAT 0% 0% COOLING
100%
22.5 23.0 23.5 26.5
0.5C 0.5C 3C Room temp. (C)
Dead z. Dead z. Proportional band in cooling
RECOVERY COIL ON
ON/OFF 1 COMPRESSOR
OFF - 0 to 10 Volt
13.3 Recovery with the cooling devices on, units with water coils
The following diagram shows how the activation of the cooling coil is shifted to ensure energy savings.
1 COMPRESSOR
23.0 23.5 26.5 Room temp. (C)
COMPRESSOR 1 COMPRESSOR 2 /
PART LOAD C1
23.0 23.5 25.0 26.5 Room temp.
(C)
As can be seen, if the outlet temperature is between the outlet set point and the outlet differential, the cooling devices are only partially limited, to a greater
extent the lower the temperature.
The activation of the limit function in dehumidification mode is different, where the modulation zone is skipped, because when dehumidifying the cooling devices
are always used at maximum output. In practice, the devices are switched off only if the outlet temperature is lower than the differential, and are started again if
the outlet temperature reaches the outlet set point, as illustrated in the following diagram:
ON
OFF
Compressor
status
ON
OFF
Condenser fan
status
For operation with modulating outputs, refer to the following diagram:
100%
The voltage values corresponding to the minimum and maximum speeds of the fan can be set, between 0 and 10 V; if the minimum value set is greater than 0 V,
when stopping the fan is operated at the minimum speed for 1.0 bar below the condensing pressure set point, before switching off, as per the diagram above.
2C Compensation
offset
25.0 3C 28.0 Outside
Compensation proportional band temperature (C)
25.0C
23.0C
Temperature set
point (C)
17. Compressors
The compressors are managed as simple ON/OFF loads. A maximum of 2 can be managed, and each can feature capacity control. In total, then, the compressors
+ load steps give 4 cooling steps.
17.2 Rotation
The rotation of the compressors follows F.I.F.O. logic (first in, first out). The compressor that starts first is the first to stop, and the last to stop is the last to start.
The aim of this function is to balance the operating hours of the compressors.
17.3 Times
17.3.1 Minimum on time
This sets the minimum time (in seconds) that compressors operate when activated. Even if called to stop, the compressor can only be deactivated after this
time.
17.3.2 Minimum off time
This sets the minimum time (in seconds) that the compressors remain OFF. If called to start, the compressor can only be activated after this time.
17.3.3 Minimum time between starts of different compressors
This represents the minimum time (in seconds) that must elapse between the start of one device and the next. This time is used to avoid simultaneous starts
that would cause excessive peak energy consumption.
17.3.4 Minimum time between starts of the same compressor
This establishes the minimum time (in seconds) that must elapse between two starts of the same device. This parameter is used to limit the number of starts per
hour. If, for example, the maximum number of starts / hour allowed by the manufacturer is 10, simply set a time of 360 seconds to ensure this limit is observed.
17.3.5 Minimum capacity control start time
This establishes the minimum time that must elapse between the start of the compressor and the activation of part load operation. The parameter is present only
if the load steps have been selected.
18. Heaters
The heaters are managed as simple ON/OFF loads. Normally up to 2 heaters with the same output can be managed, connected directly to the 2 outputs.
Binary management is used to manage three heating steps using two outputs. This has two possible uses:
- management of 2 loads with different outputs;
- management of 3 loads.
To use this system, an electronic recogniser is required (NOT supplied) that, connected to the outputs, both reads the logic and activates the loads. The outputs
behave in the following mode:
CODE 2 DIFFERENT LOADS 3 LOADS
STEP 1 Relay 1=On Relay 2=OFF 10 Heater 1=ON / Heater 2=OFF Heat 1=ON / Heat 2=OFF / Heat
3=OFF
STEP 2 Relay 1=OFF Relay 2=On 01 Heater 1=OFF / Heater 2=ON Heat 1=ON / Heat 2=ON / Heat
3=OFF
STEP 3 Relay 1=On Relay 2=On 11 Heater 1=ON / Heater 2=ON Heat 1=ON / Heat 2=ON / Heat
3=ON
The outputs are activated with a slight delay to avoid simultaneous peaks.
19.1.1 Realignment
As can be imagined, the 3-point valves are not easily managed by the program, as there is no feedback to precisely know their exact position. Indeed, a small
discrepancy between the time calculated by the program and the actual activation of the relay, or mechanical friction of the valves that stops their movement,
would mean that the actual degree of opening no longer corresponds to the value calculated by the program. To overcome this problem, the following solutions
are available:
whenever the temperature control requires the total opening or closing of a valve, the program increases the activation time of the opening or closing
relays by 25%, to ensure complete closing / opening.
whenever the board is powered (ON), the valves are closed totally for the running time, and only after this they start modulating based on the control
requirements.
HEATING COOLING
100% 0% 0% 100%
19.5 22.5 23.0 23.5 26.5
Room temp. (C)
3C 0.5C 0.5C 3C
Proportional band in heating Proportional band in cooling
100% 100%
50%
Fan speed
Minimum speed (5.0 V)
Maximum speed (10.0 V)
It should be noted how in dehumidification mode the speed is automatically reduced to the default value of 5.0 V (50%), modifiable. The minimum and maximum
speed can be set, as default these are 5.0 V and 10.0 V.
The functions are managed by the board with pLAN address 1; if this is disconnected from the pLAN network or shuts down due to a blackout, the boards in
Standby are activated and the functions in question will be suspended until unit 1 is reset. Vice-versa, switching unit 1 ON/OFF from the button or the Remote
ON/OFF does not stop the network functions.
22.1.2 Forcing
A unit in Present / Rotation mode and in Standby is activated automatically in the event where a unit that is on cannot manage to reach the temperature set
point in a certain time, due to the excessive thermal load. Each unit on in this situation can request the activation of a Standby unit. The parameters to be set for
the forcing function are the Differential, Offset and Delay, which are different for heating and cooling. The following diagram illustrates the function:
HEAT COOL
IMPORTANT: the temperature and humidity probes on the control unit must be placed in an average position inside the controlled environment.
The control unit sends the information on the logic to be adopted across the pLAN network, and then the units in the network base the activation of the devices
both on the reading of their own probes, and on the order sent by the control unit, so that if the two things coincide the devices can start.
The control unit changes the operating logic if the temperature or the humidity measured exceed the set point by a few tenths. In the event of a blackout or disconnection
of the control unit from the pLAN network, the units in the network return to independent operation and based only on their own probes.
23. Alarms
The alarms managed by the program are designed to protect the connected devices and provide signals if the control parameters are outside of the range of normal
values or if there are faults on the board. The alarms may derive from the alarm digital inputs, from the probes or from the board. The effect of the alarms ranges from
signal-only, to the shutting down of one or more devices, to the shutting down (OFF) of the air-conditioning unit. Many alarms feature modifiable delays.
When an alarm goes off, the following actions occur:
- the buzzer on the external terminal sounds (absent on the Built-in terminal and the external PGD0* terminal);
- the red LED under the ALARM button comes on;
- the message AL flashes on the Menu screen.
Pressing the Alarm button mutes the buzzer and displays the alarm screen. If there is more than one active alarm, once having entered the alarm menu, simply
use the arrow buttons to scroll the alarms. Pressing any other button exits the alarm screen, however the events remain saved and are displayed again whenever
the Alarm button is pressed.
To manually reset the alarms and delete the messages, simply enter the alarm screen and press the Alarm button again; if the cause of the alarms is no longer
present (digital inputs reset or temperature returned to normal, etc) the screen disappears, the red LED goes off and the message NO ACTIVE ALARMS is
displayed. If the causes of one or more than one alarm are still present, only the alarms whose causes are no longer present are reset, while the others remain
displayed and the buzzer and the red LED comes on again.
The chronological number of the event, shown in the top right corner, indicates the age of the event in the list of 100 events available. The alarm number 001 is
the first event after the BASIC log was enabled, and therefore the oldest.
If the cursor is moved to the chronological number, the history of the alarms can be scrolled using the arrow buttons, from 0 to 100.
For example, from position 001 pressing the down arrow has no effect.
If 15 alarms have been saved and the log is in position 015, pressing the up arrow has no effect.
25. Supervisor
The unit can be connected to a local or remote supervisor or telemaintenance system. The accessories available for the pCO* boards include an optional RS485
serial communication interface, supplied separately from the pCO* board (for the installation of the optional serial communication boards, see the pCO* installation
manual).
The software can manage the following supervisor protocols:
CAREL
Modbus
LonWorks (using the special optional board)
Trend (using the special optional board)
BACnet (using an external gateway or PCO-WEB)
If the serial communication values are set correctly, such as the serial address and communication speed, the unit will send the parameters shown in the
following table. Setting the serial identification number to 0 disables the serial supervisory system.
Below is the list of the variables that are managed by the supervisor.
26. Glossary
Branch loop: series of screens that concern the same subject and that can be reached easily by simply pressing the arrow buttons; the branch is
accessed by pressing one of the buttons on the terminal, which displays the first screen in the loop.
Buffer (memory): memory on the board used to save the default values selected by CAREL for all the parameters. Permanent memory even when
power is OFF.
Built-in: display housed on the backbone of the pCO board.
Buzzer: audible buzzer fitted on the external terminals; this sounds extendedly in the event of alarms or briefly if the limits for setting the parameters
are exceeded. The built-in terminals do not have a buzzer.
Dead zone: this defines a very small temperature zone between the set point and the proportional band, inside which the devices are not activated.
Default: this term defines the values, for example the set point and the temperature proportional band, that are automatically used by the system
without modifications made by the user.
Freecooling: the action of introducing outside air into the environment by opening a damper, so as to provide cooling while saving energy.
Manual: activation and deactivation of all the devices connected to the outputs on the board, from the special screens and with the unit OFF.
Outlet: this is the air introduced into the environment by the air-conditioner.
Proportional band: this defines a temperature zone of a few degrees around the set point, inside which the system manages the operation of the
control devices.
Ramp: this term defines the travel of a modulating valve, from 0% to 100%.
Range: interval of values allowed for a parameter.
Return intake: air from the controlled environment, taken in by the air-conditioner.
Screen: this defines the page that is shown on the display.
Set point: this defines the desired temperature (or humidity) value; the system activates the heating or cooling devices until the temperature or
humidity has reached the set point.
Sleep mode: defines the unit OFF status when requested by the Master unit, in Automatic rotation mode.
Step: this defines an area of the proportional band (temperature or humidity) inside which a device is started and at the same time defines the
activation and deactivation values for the device.
3-point valve modulating valve: 3-point valve is a commonly used valve, activated by 2 relays, one for opening and one for closing; a modulating
valve, on the other hand, is controlled by a 0 to 10 V signal and is more precise.
Upload: this is the operation that copies the application software from the computer or the programming key, to the flash memory on the pCO board.
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