Frick Compressor
Frick Compressor
Frick Compressor
File: Replaces: Dist: SERVICE MANUAL - Section 70 S70-101 IOM/APR 96 3, 3a, 3b, 3c
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL
ALL REFRIGERANTS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS RIGGING, ASSEMBLY, START-UP, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE UNIT.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION Preface .............................................................................. 3 Design Limitations ............................................................ 3 Job Inspection ................................................................... 3 Transit Damage Claims ..................................................... 3 Compressor/Unit Identification .......................................... 3 INSTALLATION Foundation ........................................................................ 4 Handling and Moving ........................................................ 4 Skid Removal .................................................................... 5 Motor Mounting ................................................................. 5 Compressor/Motor Coupling Installation .......................... 5 Coupling Alignment Procedure ......................................... 6 Hot Alignment of Compressor/Motor ................................ 8 Checking Motor/Compressor Rotation .............................. 8 Holding Charge and Storage ............................................ 8 Compressor Oil ................................................................. 8 Oil Charge ......................................................................... 8 Oil Heater .......................................................................... 8 Liquid Injection Oil Cooling ............................................... 9 Dual Dip Tube Method ....................................................... 9 Level Control Method ........................................................ 9 Water-Cooled Oil Cooling ............................................... 10 Thermosyphon Oil Cooling ............................................. 10 Economizer - High Stage ................................................ 12 Electrical ......................................................................... 13 Motor Starter Package .................................................... 13 Current Transformers (CT) Ratios ................................... 14 Minimum Burden Ratings ................................................ 14 Battery Backup ............................................................... 14 OPERATION General Information ........................................................ 15 Microprocessor Control Panel ......................................... 15 Keys and Key Functions ................................................. 16 To Change The Adjustable Setpoints .............................. 18 How To Determine Adjustable Setpoints ......................... 18 Temperature-Pressure Control Program ......................... 22 Lead-Lag (Option) ........................................................... 24 Communications Troubleshooting ................................... 24 How The Microprocessor Works - Summary .................. 25 Multiple Compressor Sequencing ................................... 26 Microprocessor Telecommunications .............................. 27 Communications Protocol Specifications ....................... 27 RXB Compressor ............................................................ 30 Compressor Lubrication System ..................................... 30 Full-Lube Oil System ...................................................... 30 Compressor Oil Separation System ............................... 30 Compressor Hydraulic System ....................................... 31 Compressor Oil Cooling Systems ................................... 32 Single-Port Liquid Injection ............................................. 32 Dual-Port Liquid Injection ................................................ 33 Liquid Injection Adjustment Procedure ........................... 33 Prestart Checklist ............................................................ 34
Initial Start-up Procedure ................................................ 35 Normal Start-up Procedure ............................................. 35 Restarting Unit After Power Failure ................................. 35 MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Operations .................................... 36 Compressor Shutdown and Start-up .............................. 36 General Instructions For Replacing Compressor Unit Components .................................... 36 Suction Check Valve Bypass Valve ................................. 36 Oil Filter, Single ............................................................... 36 Oil Filter, Dual ................................................................. 37 Strainer, Oil Return ......................................................... 37 Strainer, Oil Pump (Optional) .......................................... 37 Strainer, Liquid Injection ................................................. 37 Coalescer Filter Element ................................................ 38 Changing Oil ................................................................... 38 Recommended Maintenance Program ........................... 38 Vibration Analysis ........................................................... 39 Oil Quality and Analysis .................................................. 39 Motor Bearings ............................................................... 39 Operating Log ................................................................. 39 Maintenance Schedule ................................................... 40 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................... 41 Abnormal Operation Analysis and Correction ................ 41 Troubleshooting The Microprocessor .............................. 42 EPROM Memory I/C Chip Replacement ........................ 45 SBC Board Replacement ................................................ 45 Microprocessor Display Replacement ............................ 45 Output Fuse Replacement .............................................. 45 Pressure Transducers - Testing ....................................... 45 Pressure Transducer Conversion Data ........................... 45 Pressure Transducers - Replacement ............................. 46 Volumizer Potentiometer - Replace/Adjust ..................... 47 Temperature/Pressure Adjustment ................................. 47 Bare Compressor Mounting ............................................ 47 Troubleshooting The RXB PLUS: Compressor ................................................................. 48 Oil Separator System .................................................. 48 Hydraulic System ........................................................ 48 Full-Time Pump Systems ............................................ 49 Liquid Injection Oil Cooling ......................................... 49 Thermal Expansion Valves ............................................. 50 Temperature Control Valve .............................................. 51 Wiring Diagrams ............................................................. 52 P and I Diagrams ............................................................ 58 PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 61 SPARE PARTS LIST ....................................................... 64 OPERATING LOG .......................................................... 65
PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to acquaint the owner and serviceman with the INSTALLATION, OPERATION, and MAINTENANCE procedures as recommended by Frick for RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Units. It is most important that these units be properly applied to an adequately controlled refrigeration system. Your authorized Frick representative should be consulted for his expert guidance in this determination. Proper performance and continued satisfaction with these units is dependent upon: CORRECT INSTALLATION PROPER OPERATION REGULAR, SYSTEMATIC MAINTENANCE To ensure correct installation and application, the equipment must be properly selected and connected to a properly designed and installed system. The Engineering plans, piping layouts, etc. must be detailed in accordance with the best practices and local codes, such as those outlined in ASHRAE literature. A refrigeration compressor is a VAPOR PUMP. To be certain that it is not being subjected to liquid refrigerant carryover, it is necessary that refrigerant controls are carefully selected and in good operating condition; the piping is properly sized and traps, if necessary, are correctly arranged; the suction line has an accumulator or slugging protection; that load surges are known and provisions made for control; operating cycles and defrosting periods are reasonable; and that high side condensers are sized within system and compressor design limits. It is recommended that the entering vapor temperature to the compressor be superheated to 10OF above the refrigerant saturation temperature. This ensures that all refrigerant at the compressor suction is in the vapor state.
DESIGN LIMITATIONS
The compressor units are designed for operation within the pressure and temperature limits as shown in Frick Pub. E70-100 SED.
JOB INSPECTION
Immediately upon arrival examine all crates, boxes and exposed compressor and component surfaces for damage. Unpack all items and check against shipping lists for any possible shortage. Examine all items for damage in transit.
FOUNDATION
Each RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Unit is shipped mounted on a wood skid which must be removed prior to unit installation. CAUTION: Allow space for servicing both ends of the unit. A minimum of 24 inches is recommended. The first requirement of the compressor foundation is that it must be able to support the weight of the compressor package including coolers, oil, and refrigerant charge. Screw compressors are capable of converting large quantities of shaft power into gas compression in a relatively small space and a mass is required to effectively dampen these relatively high frequency vibrations. Firmly anchoring the compressor package to a suitable foundation by proper application of grout and elimination of piping stress imposed on the compressor is the best insurance for a trouble free installation. Use only the certified general arrangement drawings from Frick to determine the mounting foot locations and to allow for recommended clearances around the unit for ease of operation and servicing. Foundations must be in compliance with local building codes and materials should be of industrial quality. The floor should be a minimum of 6 inches of reinforced concrete and housekeeping pads are recommended. Anchor bolts are required to firmly tie the unit to the floor. Once the unit is rigged into place (See HANDLING and MOVING), the feet must then be shimmed in order to level the unit. The shims should be placed to position the feet roughly one inch above the housekeeping pad to allow room for grouting. An expansion-type epoxy grout must be worked under all areas of the base with no voids and be allowed to settle with a slight outward slope so oil and water can run off of the base. When installing on a steel base, the following guidelines should be implemented to properly design the system base: 1. Use I-beams in the skid where the screw compressor will be attached to the system base. They should run parallel to the package feet and support the feet for their full length. 2. The compressor unit feet should be continuously welded to the system base at all points of contact, or bolted. 3. The compressor unit should not be mounted on vibration isolators in order to hold down package vibration levels. 4. The customers foundation for the system base should fully support the system base under all areas, but most certainly under the I-beams that support the compressor package. When installing on the upper floors of buildings, extra precautions should be taken to prevent normal package vibration from being transferred to the building structure. It may be necessary to use rubber or spring isolators, or a combination of both, to prevent the transmission of compressor vibration directly to the structure. However, this may increase package vibration levels because the compressor is not in contact with any damping mass. The mounting and support of suction and discharge lines is also very important. Rubber or spring pipe supports may be required to avoid exciting the building structure at any pipe supports close to the compressor package. It is best to employ a vibration expert in the design of a proper mounting arrangement. In any screw compressor installation, suction and discharge lines should be supported in pipe hangers (preferably within 2 ft. of vertical pipe run) so that the lines wont move if disconnected from the compressor. See table for Allowable Flange Loads. A licensed architect should be consulted to determine the proper foundation requirements for any large engine or turbine drive.
NOZ. SIZE NPS (in.) 1 1.25 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 AXIAL MR 25 25 50 100 250 400 425 1000 1500 1500 1500 2000
ALLOWABLE FLANGE LOADS MOMENTS (ft-lbf) VERT. MC 25 25 40 70 175 200 400 750 1000 1200 1500 1800 LAT. ML 25 25 40 70 175 200 400 750 1000 1200 1500 1800 AXIAL P 50 50 100 150 225 300 400 650 1500 1500 1500 1700 LOAD (lbf) VERT. VC 50 50 75 125 250 400 450 650 900 1200 1500 2000 LAT. VL 50 50 75 125 250 400 450 650 900 1200 1500 2000
When applying screw compressors at high pressures, the customer must be prepared for package vibration and noise higher than the values predicted for normal refrigeration duty. Proper foundations and proper installation methods are vital; and even then, sound attenuation or noise curtains may be required to reduce noise to desired levels. For more detailed information on Screw Compressor Foundations, please request Frick publication S70-210 IB.
1. Inspect the shaft of the motor and compressor to ensure that no nicks, grease, or foreign matter is present. 2. Inspect the bores in the coupling hubs to make sure that they are free of burrs, dirt, and grit. 3. Check that the keys fit the hubs and shafts properly. CH COUPLING The T.B. Woods Elastomeric CH Coupling is used in most applications. It consists of two drive hubs and a loose, gear-type Hytrel Drive Spacer. The split hub is clamped to the shaft by tightening the clamp screws. Torque is transmitted from the motor through the elastomeric gear which floats freely between the hubs. Install as follows: IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE COUPLING CENTER BE REMOVED AND THE DIRECTION OF MOTOR ROTATION BE CONFIRMED BEFORE RUNNING THE COMPRESSOR. Proper rotation of the compressor shaft is clockwise looking at the end of the compressor shaft. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS STEP COULD RESULT IN BACKWARD COMPRESSOR ROTATION WHICH CAN CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE OR EXPLOSION OF THE SUCTION HOUSING. 1. Slide one hub onto each shaft as far as possible. It may be necessary to use a screwdriver as a wedge in the slot to open the bore before the hubs will slide onto the shafts. 2. Hold the elastomeric gear between the hubs and slide both hubs onto the gear to fully engage the mating teeth. Make sure that the keys on the compressor and motor halves of the coupling are offset 180O (see FIG. 3). Center the gear and hub assembly so there is equal engagement on both shafts. Adjust the space between hubs as specified in the CH Coupling Data Table below. 3. Torque the clamping bolts in both hubs to the torque value given in the CH Data Table. DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANT ON THESE BOLTS. 4. Proceed to Coupling Alignment.
FIG. 2 - ALTERNATIVE LIFTING METHOD The unit can be moved with a forklift by forking under the skid, or it can be skidded into place with pinch bars by pushing against the skid. NEVER MOVE THE UNIT BY PUSHING OR FORKING AGAINST THE SEPARATOR SHELL OR ITS MOUNTING SUPPORTS.
SKID REMOVAL
If the unit is rigged into place the skid can be removed by taking off the nuts and bolts that are fastening the unit mounting supports to the skid before lowering the unit onto the mounting surface. If the unit is skidded into place, remove the cross members from the skid and remove the nuts anchoring the unit to the skid. Using a 5-ton jack under the separator, raise the unit at the compressor end until it clears the two mounting bolts. Spread the skid to clear the unit mounting support, then lower the unit to the surface. Repeat procedure on opposite end.
MOTOR MOUNTING
The following procedure is required only when the motor is mounted at the job site. 1. Thoroughly clean the motor feet and mounting pads of grease, burrs, and other foreign matter to ensure firm seating of the motor. 2. Attach the motor to the base using the bolts and motorraising blocks, if required. Bolt snugly through the base. 3. Weld the four kick bolts into place so that they are positioned to allow movement of the motor feet. 4. Now that the motor has been set, check that the shafts are properly spaced for the coupling being used. Refer to the coupling data table for the applicable dimension.
ANGULAR ALIGNMENT
1. To check angular alignment, as shown in Fig. 1., attach dial indicator rigidly to the motor hub. Move indicator stem so it is in contact with the outside face of compressor hub, as shown in Fig. 2. 2. Rotate both coupling hubs several revolutions until they seek their normal axial positions. Check the dial indicator to be sure that the indicator stem is slightly loaded so as to allow movement in both directions. 3. Set the dial indicator at zero when viewed at the 12 oclock position, as shown in Fig. 2. 4. Rotate both coupling hubs together 180O (6 oclock position), as shown in Fig. 3. At this position the dial indicator will show TOTAL angular misalignment. NOTE: The use of a mirror is helpful in reading the indicator dial as coupling hubs are rotated. 5. Loosen motor anchor bolts and move or shim motor to correct the angular misalignment. After adjustments have been made for angular misalignment retighten anchor bolts to prevent inaccurate readings. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to check corrections. Further adjustments and checks shall be made for angular misalignment until the total indicator reading is within the specified tolerance. FIG. 2 - DIAL INDICATOR ATTACHED (AT 12 O'CLOCK)
PARALLEL ALIGNMENT
6. To check parallel alignment, as shown in Fig. 4, reposition dial indicator so the stem is in contact with the rim of the compressor hub, as shown in Fig. 5. Check the dial indicator to be sure that the indicator stem is slightly loaded so as to allow movement in both directions. 7. Check parallel height misalignment by setting dial indicator at zero when viewed at the 12 o'clock position. Rotate both coupling hubs together 180O (6 o'clock position). At this position the dial indicator will show TWICE the amount of parallel height misalignment. 8. Loosen motor anchor bolts and add or remove shims under the four motor feet until parallel height misalignment is within specified tolerance when anchor bolts are retightened. CARE MUST BE USED WHEN CORRECTING FOR PARALLEL MISALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE AXIAL SPACING AND ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY DISTURBED. 9. After the parallel height misalignment is within tolerance, repeat Steps 1 through 5 until angular misalignment is within specified tolerance. 10. Check parallel lateral misalignment by positioning dial indicator so the stem is in contact with the rim of the compressor hub at 3 o'clock, as shown in Fig. 6. Set indicator at zero and rotate both coupling hubs together 180O (9 o'clock position), as shown in Fig. 5. FIG. 5 - DIAL INDICATOR ATTACHED (AT 9 O'CLOCK) Adjust parallel lateral misalignment using the motor adjusting screws until reading is within specified tolerance. 11. Recheck angular misalignment and realign if necessary. 12. Tighten motor anchor bolts and rotate both coupling hubs together, checking the angular and parallel misalignment through the full 360O travel at 90O increments. If dial readings are in excess of specified tolerance, realign as required. 13. When the coupling hubs have been aligned to within specified tolerance, a recording of the cold alignment must be made for unit records and usage during hot alignment. 14. Bump the motor to check for correct compressor rotation. COMPRESSOR ROTATION IS CLOCKWISE WHEN FACING COMPRESSOR SHAFT (see "CHECKING MOTOR/COMPRESSOR ROTATION", page 8). After verification, install gear or disk drive spacer, as applicable. 15. Install the coupling guard before operating the compressor. When installing drive spacer, make sure that hub spacing is within limits shown on the Coupling Data Table applicable to the coupling being installed and that the clamping bolt(s) are properly torqued.
OIL CHARGE
The normal charging level is midway in the top sight glass located midway along the oil separator shell. Normal operating level is between the top sight glass and bottom sight glass. The following table gives the approximate oil charge quantity.
COMPRESSOR
* Add oil volume for external oil cooler, according to cooler size selected: 6 x 5 TSOC - 4 gal.; 6 x 5 WCOC - 5 gal.; 8 x 5 TSOC - 6-1/2 gal.; and 8 x 5 WCOC - 8 gal.
Add oil by attaching the end of a suitable pressure type hose to the oil charging valve, located on the top of the oil separator on the compressor end of the separator. Using a pressure-type pump and the recommended Frick oil, open the charging valve and pump oil into the separator. Oil distillers and similar equipment which act to trap oil must be filled prior to unit operation to normal design outlet levels. The same pump used to charge the unit may be used for filling these auxiliary oil reservoirs. NOTE: The sight glass, located near the bottom of the separator shell at the discharge end, should remain empty when the unit is in operation. The presence of oil in this end of the vessel during operation indicates liquid carryover or malfunction of the oil return.
OIL HEATER
Standard units are equipped with a 500 watt oil heater, providing sufficient heat to maintain the oil temperature for most indoor applications during shutdown cycles to permit safe
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION start-up. Should additional heating capacity be required because of unusual environmental condition, contact Frick Company. The heater is energized only when the unit is not in operation. DO NOT ENERGIZE THE HEATER WHEN THERE IS NO OIL IN THE UNIT, OTHERWISE THE HEATER WILL BURN OUT. THE OIL HEATER WILL BE ENERGIZED WHENEVER 120 VOLT CONTROL POWER IS APPLIED TO THE UNIT AND THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT RUNNING UNLESS THE 10 AMP FUSE (1FU) IN THE CONTROL PANEL IS REMOVED.
Where low compression ratios (low condensing pressures) are anticipated, thermosyphon or water-cooled oil cooling should be used. It is IMPERATIVE that an uninterrupted supply of high pressure liquid refrigerant be provided to the injection system at all times. Two items of EXTREME IMPORTANCE are the design of the receiver/liquid injection supply and the size of the liquid line. It is recommended that the receiver be oversized sufficiently to retain a 5 minute supply of refrigerant for oil cooling. The evaporator supply must be secondary to this consideration. Two methods of accomplishing this are shown.
CONDENSING TEMP
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION NOTE: The water regulating valve shipped with the unit will be sized to the specific flow for the unit.
Liquid line sizes and the additional receiver volume (quantity of refrigerant required for 5 minutes of liquid injection oil cooling) are given in the following table:
LIQ. LINE SIZE* REF RXB MODEL 12 15 19 24 30 39 50 12 15 19 24 30 39 50 12 15 19 24 30 39 50 12 15 19 24 30 39 50 PIPE SCH 80 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 TUBING OD 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 FLOW RATE (lb.) 5 MIN 10 12.5 15 20 25 30 40 30 37.5 45 60 75 95 125 2 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 8.5 6 7 9 12 14.5 18 24 LIQUID VOLUME CU.FT. .3 .4 .4 .6 .7 8 1.1 .4 .5 .6 .8 1.0 1.3 1.7 .1 .1 .1 .1 .2 .2 .3 .1 .1 .1 .2 .2 .3 .3
BOOSTER R-717
BOOSTER R-22
* 100 ft. liquid line. For longer runs, increase line size accordingly.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION Current thermosyphon systems are using two-pass oil coolers and flow rates based on 4:1 overfeed. The liquid/vapor returned from the cooler is separated in the receiver. The vapor is vented to the condenser inlet and need only be reliquified since it is still at condenser pressure. INSTALLATION - The shell and tube-type thermosyphon oil cooler with oil-side piping and a thermostatically controlled mixing valve (if ordered) are factory mounted and piped. The customer must supply and install all piping and equipment located outside of the shaded area on the piping diagram with consideration given to the following: 1. The refrigerant source, thermosyphon or system receiver, should be in close proximity to the unit to minimize piping pressure drop. 2. The liquid level in the refrigerant source must be 6 to 8 feet above the center of the oil cooler. 3. A safety valve should be installed if refrigerant isolation valves are used for the oil cooler. 4. Frick recommends the installation of an angle valve in the piping before the thermosyphon oil cooler to balance the thermosyphon system. Frick also recommends the installation of sight glasses at the TSOC inlet and outlet to aid in troubleshooting. The factory-mounted, plate-type thermosyphon oil cooler requires a refrigerant-side drain valve to be provided and installed by the customer.
SYSTEM CONDENSER VAPOR
TSOC AND WCOC OPTIONAL OIL SIDE SAFETY RELIEF - Compressor units, which have valves in the oil piping to isolate the oil cooler from the oil separator for servicing, may have factory installed piping to relieve the shell side (oil side) safety valve directly into the oil separator, as shown in the P & I diagrams on pages 58 through 60. This arrangement uses a special UV stamped safety valve rated for liquid and vapor relief. The safety valve is designed for 500 psi DWP and is set to relieve at 75 psi delta P. The safety valve piping contains flanged connections should the valve require maintenance or replacement. Extra caution should be used when servicing an oil separator with this arrangement. If the oil cooler is valved off from an oil separator which has been evacuated for servicing, then the oil cooler could relieve into the separator vessel if the 75 psi delta p setpoint is exceeded. Other units, which do not use this special safety valve arrangement, will have factory mounted safety valves on the shell side of the oil cooler which the installing contractor should pipe into house safety systems designated suitable for oil relief. The component and piping arrangement shown below is intended only to illustrate the operating principles of thermosyphon oil cooling. Other component layouts may be better suited to a specific installation. Refer to publication E70-900E for additional information on Thermosyphon Oil Cooling.
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THERMOSYPHON RECEIVER LIQUID LIQUID OVERFLOW DRAIN TO RECEIVER
LEVEL
HOT
COOL
2
OIL OUT THERMOSYPHON OIL COOLER HOT OIL IN
TO SYSTEM EVAPORATOR
1
Refrigerant-side drain valve required for plate-type thermosyphon oil coolers.
SYSTEM RECEIVER
(Mounted below Thermosyphon receiver level)
TSOCA
1. The thermosyphon oil cooler is supplied with the oil side piped to the compressor unit and stub ends supplied on the refrigerant side. 2. A three-way oil temperature control valve is required where condensing temperature is expected to go below 65OF. 3. A refrigerant-side safety valve is required in this location only when refrigerant isolation valves are installed between the cooler and thermosyphon receiver. If no valves are used between the cooler and TSOC receiver, the safety valve on the TSOC receiver must be sized to handle the volume of both vessels. Then, the safety valve on the cooler vent (liquid refrigerant side) can be eliminated. 4. The system receiver must be below the thermosyphon receiver in this arrangement.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION ticipated in the flash economizer vessel, it may be necessary to add an outlet pressure regulator to the flash vessel outlet to avoid overpressurizing the economizer port, which could result in motor overload. Example: A system feeding liquid to the flash vessel in batches. The recommended economizer systems are shown below. Notice that in all systems there should be a strainer (STR) and a check valve (VCK) between the economizer vessel and the economizer port on the compressor. The strainer prevents dirt from passing into the compressor and the check valve prevents oil from flowing from the compressor unit to the economizer vessel during shutdown. Other than the isolation valve needed for strainer cleaning, it is essential that the strainer be the last device in the economizer line before the compressor. Also, piston-type check valves are recommended for installation in the economizer line, as opposed to disc-type check valves. The latter are more prone to gaspulsation-induced failure. The isolation and check valves and strainer should be located as closely as possible to the compressor, preferably within a few feet. For refrigeration plants employing multiple compressors on a common economizing vessel, regardless of economizer type, each compressor must have a back-pressure regulating valve in order to balance the economizer load, or gas flow, between compressors. The problem of balancing load becomes most important when one or more compressors run at partial load, exposing the economizer port to suction pressure. In the case of a flash vessel, there is no need for the redundancy of a back-pressure regulating valve on the vessel and each of the multiple compressors. Omit the BPR valve on the flash economizer vessel and use one on each compressor, as shown in FIG. 4.
ELECTRICAL
NOTE: Before proceeding with electrical installation, read the instructions in the section Proper Installation of Electronic Equipment in an Industrial Environment. RXB PLUS units are supplied with a SBC (single-board computer) microprocessor control system. Care must be taken that the controls are not exposed to physical damage during handling, storage, and installation. The microprocessor enclosure cover must be kept tightly closed to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter. Customer-control power connections are made at the BOTTOM of the microprocessor enclosure. Consult local ordinances before installation. Current transformer wiring should be kept separate. Extreme care should be taken that metal filings or other foreign material is not left in the microprocessor enclosure. Use seal-tight conduit fittings to prevent moisture entry into the microprocessor enclosure. This is the ONLY electrical enclosure that should be opened during installation and it should be kept tightly closed whenever work is not being performed in it.
1. The compressor motor starter of the specified HP and voltage for the starting method specified (across-the-line, autotransformer, wye-delta, or solid state). NOTE: If starting methods other than across-the-line are desired, a motor/compressor torque analysis must be done to ensure that sufficient starting torque is available, particularly in booster applications. Contact FRICK Company if assistance is required. 2. If specified, the starter package can be supplied as a combination starter with circuit breaker disconnect. However, the motor overcurrent protection/disconnection device can be supplied by others, usually as a part of an electrical power distribution board. 3. A 2.0 KVA control power transformer (CPT), to supply 120 volt control power to the control system and separator oil heaters, is included. If environmental conditions require more than a 500 watt oil heater, an appropriately oversized control transformer will be required. 4. One (1) normally open, compressor-motor-starter auxiliary contact and 1 normally open, oil-pump-motor-starter auxiliary contact (opt.) should be supplied and wired as shown on the starter package wiring diagram. In addition, the compressor and oil pump motor starter (opt.) coils and the CPT secondaries should be wired as shown on starter package wiring diagram. 5. The compressor motor Current Transformer (CT) can be installed on any one phase of the compressor leads. NOTE: The CT must see all the current on any one phase; therefore in wye-delta applications, BOTH leads of any one phase must pass through the CT. 6. Oil Pump Option: If the optional oil pump is specified, an oil pump starter must be a component of the unit starter package. The pump starter should be equipped with fuses or, in the case where the compressor motor is a different voltage from the oil pump motor, a circuit breaker disconnect suitable for separate power feed. NOTE: Do not install a compressor HAND/OFF/AUTO switch in the starter package as this would bypass the compressor safety devices.
NOTE: Customer ground required, see Micro Panel Assembly Wiring Diagram.
BATTERY BACKUP
The battery backup prevents data loss during power interruption. It will maintain the adjustable setpoints stored in RAM (Random Access Memory) for up to 1 year after power loss. Expected battery life is 10 years. A trickle charge maintains the battery backup at peak charge when control voltage is present. To prevent power loss, the battery backup is shipped disabled. To enable the battery backup, a jumper pin located near the top of the microprocessor circuit board (see illustration page 52) must be moved from OFF (pins 1-2) to ON (pins 2-3). NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the battery backup during extended downtime.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM FRICK PANEL USING # USING # USING # 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 15 ft 35 ft 93 ft 25 ft 55 ft 148 ft 40 ft 88 ft 236 ft
In addition to the starter package interlocks shown on the starter package diagram, the following optional interlocks are on the typical RXB PLUS Screw Compressor unit with the SBC Microprocessor Control System wiring diagram: 1. Remote LOAD, UNLOAD, and RUN interlocks in case the customer desires to operate the unit from a remote control device. 2. Alarm Horn output. 3. Control solenoid valve for the economizer option. For customer control options, consult FRICK Company. NOTE: The microprocessor will not operate without EPROM chips installed. When EPROM chips are not installed, the microprocessor display will typically indicate two dark lines across both the upper and lower display screens.
The RXB PLUS compressor is controlled by a state-ofthe-art microprocessor control system. The microprocessor continuously monitors the compressor units condition and operation. The microprocessor also directs instructions to the various compressor unit subsystems. The microprocessor has a membrane switch keyboard. Pressing the keyboard in the area outlined as a key will cause that function to be recognized by the microprocessor. The keyboard has 32 membrane-type keys. In addition to the keyboard, there is an emergency stop button. Pushing the emergency stop will bypass the computer and remove all power from the outputs. This will shut down the compressor motor and all high voltage to the compres-
sor auxiliary systems such as the oil pump and liquid injection solenoid. THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON IS FOR EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SITUATIONS ONLY and MUST NOT BE USED TO ROUTINELY SHUT OFF THE COMPRESSOR. The microprocessor continuously monitors the state of the battery which maintains setpoints and various other data. If the battery voltage is low, the message LOW BATT will flash in the lower right hand corner of the bottom display (see page 14 for description of battery backup). The microprocessor hardware contains an output watchdog circuit. If the microprocessor should fail, this circuit will disable (turn off) all outputs.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Operating displays Setpoints displays Annunciator displays Shutdown Record displays Freeze displays Operating display Security display Setback display Auto Cycle display
NOTE: On initial powering of the microprocessor, and any time power has been removed from the microprocessor, only the Operating, Setpoints, Annunciator, and Shutdown displays will display information. The Freeze display will appear as a dark screen. The Freeze display will only be present after a compressor unit cutout.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION pressed, automatic (AUTO MODE) when Auto Cycle has been activated, remote (RMT MODE) when the [REMOTE] key has been pressed, or off (OFF MODE). RECYCLE DELAY - A Recycle Delay message indicates that the compressor has started and has shut down within the time delay setpoint period. The Recycle Delay will prevent the compressor from starting until the delay time expires and is intended to prevent damage to the compressor motor from successive restarts. During Recycle Delay, the microprocessor will alternatively flash RECYCLE DELAY and the remaining delay time in minutes. NOTE: Consult Motor Manufacturer for the recommended duration of the Recycle Delay. If the [RUN] key is pushed while the unit is in Recycle Delay, the compressor will start at the end of the delay period.
SETPOINTS PAGE 1B Dead Band--[/./#] Prop. Band--[/ / %] Cycle Time--[/ / sec] LOW % FLA---[/ / / %] SETPOINTS PAGE 2 MLC Stop LD-[095%] CT Factor-[078] MLC Force ULD[100%] Aux1[Alarm] [NO] Hi Disch Cutout-[050 g ] Aux2[Shutd] [NO] Hi Disch Alarm[045 g ] SETPOINTS PAGE 3 HIGH STAGE RXB NP-22 PB-[10% DB-[1.0 #] Oil Heater ----- [113F] Liq Inj Con ------- [122F] Hi Disch Cut - [212F] Hi Disch Alarm - [194F] SETPOINTS PAGE 4 Hi Oil Temp Cutout -- [167F] Alarm -- [158F] Lo Oil Temp Cutout -- [49F] Alarm -- [58F] Lo Oil Press. Cutout -- [005] Alarm -- [010] The information furnished by these displays is as follows:
SETPOINTS DISPLAY *
SETPOINTS PAGE 1A ID=[33] [03-01-89] Cap. Control ----- [14.3 hg] Thu [15:33:36] Lo Suct Cutout - [20.0 hg] Baud----[ 2400] Lo Suct Alarm -- [18.0 hg] Recy.Delay-[30] *Display for illustrative purposes only.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION AUX 1 and AUX 2 - May be configured for either an alarm or shutdown and with either a normally closed (NC) or normally open (NO) contact.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION The High Discharge Pressure Cutout should be set at 90% of the setting of the lowest high side relief valve. The High Discharge Pressure Alarm should be set 10 PSIG lower than the Cutout. The Capacity Control setpoint should be the equivalent of the normal suction condition.
ANNUNCIATOR DISPLAY *
ANNUNCIATOR: PG-01 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) High Press. Cutout ********************* High Press. Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-02 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Low Press. Cutout ********************* Low Press. Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-03 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Oil Press. Cutout ********************* Oil Press. Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-04 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Hi Oil Temp Cutout ********************* Hi Oil Temp Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-05 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Low Oil Temp Cutout ********************* Low Oil Temp Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-06 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Disch. Temp Cutout ********************* Disch. Temp Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-07 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Comp. Auxiliary ********************* Pump Aux. Not Used ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-08 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Oil Level ********************* Comp. Differential ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-09 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Superheat Cutout ********************* Superheat Alarm ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-10Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Aux. 1 (Alarm) ********************* Aux. 2 (Shutdown) ********************* ANNUNCIATOR: PG-11 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 (Use STEP key to advance PAGE) Low Motor Amps ********************* Sensor Fault ********************* *Displays for illustrative purposes only.
FIXED SETPOINTS:
Fixed setpoints define the limits of acceptable compressor operation. Fixed Setpoints are factory determined, stored in programmed memory (PROM), and will remain in memory if power to the microprocessor is interrupted.
Compressor Differential Cutout - The differential cutout has been lowered from 55 lb to 25 lb. Cutout will occur after five minutes. To allow operation at low differential pressures, the micro will take the following steps: A. Force unload the compressor to 50% and display an "F Unload" when the oil pressure is within 10 lb of the main oil injection port pressure and the slide valve position is greater than 50%. B. Prohibit the compressor from loading and display a "Ld Inhib" message when the differential is within 15 lb of the main oil injection port pressure. Oil Pressure Alarm and cutout - Prelube and Cycling Oil Pump version when pump is not running. Alarm will occur if oil pressure is 25 lb below discharge pressure or within 10 lb of suction pressure for 30 seconds. Cutout occurs if oil pressure is 30 lb below discharge pressure or if oil pressure is within 7 lb of suction pressure for 10 seconds and alarm has already been set. Full Lube and Cycling Oil Pump version when oil pump is running. Alarm occurs if oil pressure is within 10 lb of discharge pressure for 30 seconds. Cutout occurs when oil pressure is within 5 lb of discharge pressure for 10 seconds and oil pressure alarm has been set. Cycling Oil Pump Control - The oil pump will cut off when differential pressure between suction and discharge pressure is 55 lb or greater. Upon pump termination the above cutout logic (pump not running) is utilized. Pump cut-in occurs when the differential pressure between suction and discharge is 45 lb or less. Oil pressure alarm and cutout logic (pump running) begins after a 30 second delay which allows the oil pump to build pressure. Prealarms are self-clearing. At this time the alarm will stop flashing, but the time of the first occurrence will still be recorded to the right of the alarm. Pressing the [CLEAR] key while at the Annunciator display will clear all alarms and/or cutouts. In order to restore the Annunciator display and resume normal operation it will be necessary to go through the following steps: 1. Correct the conditions causing the alarm. 2. Press the [ALARM SILENCE] key. (This action may precede correcting the conditions causing the alarm). 3. To clear or reset the Annunciator pages, press the [CLEAR] key. This will also clear the ALARM or CUTOUT indicator from the Operating display. 4. Press [F1] to call up the Operating display. If the conditions causing the alarm have not been corrected or a new fault has occurred, a new ALARM or CUTOUT message will appear. NOTE: Use of the Emergency Stop Button may trip one or more alarm setpoints.
SHUTDOWN RECORD P2 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 Low Temp Cutout ********************* Disch. Temp Cutout ********************* Disch. Temp Cutout ********************* The Shutdown Record display keeps a record of the last six shutdowns (cutouts). This information will help troubleshoot persistent operational problems. The most recent cutout will appear on the top line of page 1 of the display with the oldest appearing on the last or bottom line of page 2. When a cutout occurs, all information is moved down one line and the new cutout appears at the top of page 1. When the display is full, the oldest record is dropped off the display and is not retained in memory. The information presented is echoed from the Annunciator display, providing the type of cutout, the day, the date, and the time. NOTE: This information will not be lost due to power failure.
FREEZE DISPLAY *
FREEZE DISPLAY P1 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 Suction Disch Oil CUTOUT Compressor 14.3 hg 120 g 060 g OFF Mode -040 F 135 F 135 F FREEZE DISPLAY P2 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 V Ratio SV Pos Pump %FLA Sep 132OF 2.2 000% off 000% HTR off Auto Auto L The Freeze display has the same appearance and contains the same information as the Operating display. (For a description of the information presented by the Freeze display, refer to the Operating display.) The Freeze display freezes the information of the Operating display AT THE MOMENT OF A COMPRESSOR CUTOUT. The information on the Freeze display can help the operator to identify the cause of a fault which occurred when no one was present. The Freeze display will retain the information generated by a cutout until a new cutout occurs or power is removed from the microprocessor. Do not confuse the Freeze display with the Operating display. In order to avoid confusion remember that the displayed information on the Operating display is constantly being updated and changed. The Freeze display is fixed and FREEZE DISPLAY appears in the upper left hand corner of the display. NOTE: The Freeze display will appear as a blank screen when power is initially furnished to the unit, and it will return to a blank screen anytime power is removed from the microprocessor.
SECURITY DISPLAY *
SECURITY DISPLAY Press F2 To Exit
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION The [F2] function key will call up the Security display. The Security display allows the operator to either enable or disable the microprocessors keyboard and, thereby, prevent unauthorized tampering with the various adjustable setpoints. When enabled, the microprocessor keyboard is fully operative and the security lockout is not in effect. When disabled, the keyboard is rendered partially nonfunctional. All displays will still be accessible through the keyboard. If any attempt is made to enter new adjustable setpoints, however, the microprocessor will default to the Security display. TO ENABLE THE KEYBOARD, press the [STEP] key so that the brackets beside Enter Access Code flash; key the proper five digit access code and press [ENTER]. The Setpoints Access will toggle from disabled to enabled and adjustable setpoint entry is now possible. TO DISABLE THE KEYBOARD, press the [F2] function key to call up the Security display; press the [STEP] key until the brackets beside Enter Access Code flash; key the proper five digit access code and press [ENTER]. Now press the [STEP] key until the brackets beside Setpoints Access flash; and press the [CHANGE] key to toggle from enabled to disabled. TO CHANGE THE ACCESS CODE, press the [F2] function key to call up the Security display; press the [STEP] key until the brackets beside Enter Access Code flash; key the proper five digit access code and press [ENTER]. Now, select the Enter Access Code a second time by pressing the [STEP] key until the brackets beside Setpoints Access flash; key in the new five digit access code and press [ENTER]. NOTE: Power loss will not effect the Security display. NOTE: IF NO ACCESS CODE WAS ENTERED AND THE DISABLED COMMAND WAS SELECTED, THE ACCESS CODE IS [00000]. LOST OR FORGOTTEN ACCESS CODE: Consult Frick Company for assistance.
The Auto Cycle display is accessed by pressing [F4]. The Auto Cycle display provides for independently adjustable setpoints to turn the compressor on and off in response to the suction pressure or as an adjustable setpoint to limit the minimum slide valve position. NOTE: To change the Auto Cycle setpoints, refer to TO CHANGE THE ADJUSTABLE SETPOINTS SUCT.PRESS. - Constantly monitors and displays the suction pressure in pounds per square inch gauge (g) or inches of mercury (hg). COMPRESSOR START - Compressor Start-up will bring the compressor back on line when the suction pressure rises to the displayed setpoint. COMPRESSOR STOP - Compressor Stop will shut down the unit if the suction pressure drops to or below the displayed setpoint limit. NOTE: This limit must be set higher than Low Suction Pressure Cutout and the Low Suction Pressure Alarm setpoints. MIN. CAP. CONTROL - Minimum Capacity Control, shown as a percentage, will limit the slide valve position to the displayed setpoint. AUTO CYCLE ACTIVE - Indicates whether Auto Cycle is active (YES) or not active (NO). Press the [CHANGE] key while at this setpoint to change the status. Upon deactivation, the compressor will return to the previous mode of operation.
SETBACK DISPLAY *
SETBACK DISPLAY Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 Setback Setpoint-[05.0 g ] Active-[No ] Mon Start Time-[- -:- -] F1 To Exit Stop Time-[- -:- -] The [F3] function key will call up the Setback display. The Setback feature enables automatic operation at two separate suction conditions on a preset time schedule. Having entered the desired Setback setpoint, enter the start and stop time or times and select Active: (Yes) or (No). NOTE: To change the Setback setpoints, refer to TO CHANGE THE ADJUSTABLE SETPOINTS
The Analog Offset Display is accessed by pressing [+/-] key. All analog values can be offset + or - 3 to 9 units depending on which value is being adjusted. Use the [STEP] key to step through the desired setpoint. Press the [CHANGE] key to change the value of the offset by 1. The actual analog value will be displayed on the top line of the display. The Econ and channels 10, 12, and 13 are displayed but do not pertain to the program.
The new setpoints provided on this display allow monitoring of compressor superheat and condensing in the separator. The following setpoints apply to the monitoring of the superheat and condensing in the separator. ALARM/(SHUTDOWN) - The Alarm/(shutdown) setpoints select the conditions for an alarm or shutdown. If alarm is selected, the alarm will occur after a 30 second delay. If shutdown is selected, the shutdown will occur 60 seconds after the alarm. NOTE: The Superheat Cutout and Alarm follow the auxiliary failures on the annunciator display of the TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE CONTROL PROGRAM option. The Sep Cond Alarm and Cutout are new failure features and are currently the last two listed in the Annunciator Display for the TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE CONTROL program option. OFFSET - This setpoint is the degrees F above the saturation-point temperature where the alarm or shutdown will occur. ACT - The function selects whether the alarm/shutdown is activated or not.
The Setpoints Display is accessed by pressing the [CHANGE] key. CONTROL - This setpoint is used to select either Pressure Capacity Control or Temperature Capacity Control. NOTE: There are only two setpoints, press for pressure capacity control and temp for temperature capacity control. CC - The capacity control setpoint is for normal operation, not setback. CUTOUT -This setpoint will stop the compressor if the suction pressure drops below the pressure setpoint for 90 seconds or if the CC Temperature drops below the temperature setpoint. There is no time delay on the temperature cutout. ALARM - An alarm will be activated if the suction pressure drops below the pressure setpoint or if the CC Temperature drops below the temperature setpoint. There is no time delay for either. NOTE: Lo Temp Cutout and Alarm are active when operating in temperature capacity control mode only. These are failures based on the controlling temperature input. They precede the auxiliary failures on the annunciator display. PB - The Proportional Band (PB) is used to determine the amount of time the load/unload solenoid is energized, according to how far away from the setpoint the actual control pressure or temperature is. The smaller the number, the more load/unload will be sent. A PB of 10% is default. It is adjustable to 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 percent. DB - The Dead Band (DB) is a + (plus) or - (minus) value above or below the setpoint which the compressor will neither load nor unload. It is adjustable between .5 and 5.0 psig or degrees, in increments of .5 units. CT - The Cycle Time (CT) setpoint is the amount of time between the beginning of each load/unload response. It is adjustable to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 seconds. Use the [STEP] key to step to the desired setpoint, then press the [CHANGE] key to change the CC, PB, DB, and CT values. Enter the desired value for the remaining setpoints and press [ENTER] when complete.
SETBACK DISPLAY *
SETBACK DISPLAY: Press Setpt-[25.3g] Active-[No ] F1 to Exit Mon 04-09-90 01:00:51 Temp Setpt[+50.0F] Mon Start Time-[- -:- -] Stop Time-[- -:- -]
MIN SV - Minimum Slide Valve Position, shown as a percentage, will limit the slide valve position to the displayed setpoint. ACTIVE - Indicates whether Auto Cycle is active or not. Press the [CHANGE] key while at this setpoint to change the status. Upon deactivation, the compressor will return to the previous mode of operation.
The Analog Offset Display is accessed by pressing [+/-] key. All analog values can be offset + or - 3 to 10 units depending on which value is being adjusted. Use the [STEP] key to step to the desired setpoint. Press the [CHANGE] key to change the value of the offset by 1. The actual analog value will be displayed on the top line of the display. The Filt and Econ and channels are displayed but do not pertain to the standard program.
LEAD-LAG OPTION
The lead-lag compressor sequencing option provides the controls for operating two RXB compressors in one system.
If the load falls: The lead compressor will stop when its STOP setpoint is reached for the amount of time selected for the TIME setpoint. With TWO Compressors Running If the load rises: The lead and lag compressor will load independently. If the load falls: The lag compressor will unload to its MIN SV setpoint. Then the lead compressor will unload to its MIN SV setpoint. The lag compressor will stop when the suction pressure drops below the STOP setpoint for the amount of time selected for the TIME setpoint. NOTE: Be careful not to select both compressors as lead compressors or as lag compressors as improper operation will result. NOTE: One compressor will operate as a normal auto cycle compressor when any one of the following occurs: a. Power is removed from one of the two compressors, b. Either of the compressors is NOT selected to AUTO, or c. If communication is lost between the compressors for any reason.
The software includes user adjustable setpoints on the Auto Cycle setpoints screen (F4 on Main Menu) for the following: START - The suction pressure must be greater than or equal to the START setpoint in order to start the compressor. This setpoint works in conjunction with the Timer setpoint located to the right of it on the Auto Cycle setpoints screen. (Start) TIMER - This is a time delay used to start the compressor. The timer only accumulates time whenever the pressure rises to or above the START setpoint and will reset if the pressure drops below the START setpoint. STOP - The suction pressure must be less than or equal to the STOP setpoint in order to stop the compressor. This setpoint works in conjunction with the Timer setpoint located to the right of it on the Auto Cycle setpoints screen. (Stop) TIMER - This is a time delay used to stop the compressor. The timer only accumulates time whenever the pressure drops to or below the STOP setpoint and will reset if the pressure rises above the STOP setpoint. MIN SV -This setpoint is the minimum slide valve position and is shown as a percentage. It will limit the slide valve position to the displayed setpoint. LEAD - This setpoint assigns the compressor as the lead or the lag unit. Press the [CHANGE] key while at this setpoint to change the status. ACTIVE - This setpoint indicates whether the Auto Cycle Mode is active or not. Press the [CHANGE] key while at this setpoint to change the status.
COMMUNICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting the communications: Go to the SETPOINTS DISPLAY FIXED Page 2 by using the [CHANGE] key and the [ * ] key. The display will appear as:
SETPOINTS DISPLAY *
FIXED PAGE 2 Comm. Activity-[ ] Hi Oil Temp Cutout -- [167F] Alarm -- [158F] Lo Oil Temp Cutout --- [49F] Alarm --- [58F] Lo Oil Press. Cutout --- [005] Alarm --- [010] If the microprocessor is receiving information in the communications port from the other compressor, a 1 will flash between the brackets. During normal operation a 1 will flash every 5 seconds. At the same time information is displayed on the lower right hand corner of the Auto Cycle display concerning the leadlag information:
OPERATION
For operation of the LEAD-LAG sequence, both units must be in Auto Cycle compressor mode - one compressor micro selected as the LEAD compressor, the other compressor selected as the LAG compressor - and the slide valves must be in Auto mode. With NO Compressor Running The lead will start when its START setpoint is reached for the amount of time selected for the TIME setpoint. With ONE Compressor Running If the load rises: The lag compressor will start when its START setpoint is reached for the amount of time selected for the TIME setpoint and the lead compressor is running at 100% slide valve or running with the motor load inhibit.
This information is either 0 or 1 and represents what is being sent from the other compressor. Consult Frick Company if additional information is required. *Display for illustrative purposes only.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION LEAD-LAG OPTION (continued)
which is forwarded to the output modules. The instruction triggers a solid state output device capable of handling control voltage and the instruction is executed. In some cases, such as load and unload instructions, the computer displays the instruction on the Operating display with an L (load) or U (unload) symbol at the same time as the appropriate output is energized. If the microprocessor receives information that indicates an abnormal operating condition has been reached or is present, it will generate one or more of the following instructions: 1. If a subsystem on the compressor unit, such as the oil heater(s) or liquid injection, can correct the problem, the microprocessor will energize or de-energize this system. 2. If a prealarm setpoint has been reached the microprocessor will trigger the prealarm and display this information on the Operating display and the Annunciator display. 3. If a cutout setpoint has been reached, the microprocessor will shut down the compressor. The microprocessor will indicate CUTOUT on the Operating display and the information present on the Operating display at the moment of cutout will be stored and can be retrieved by rotating displays to the Freeze display. Additional information will be available through the Annunciator and Shutdown Record displays. A typical example of how the microprocessor responds can be illustrated by the responses generated by the microprocessor as oil temperature increases. Assume that the ambient temperature and compressor unit temperature are 45OF and you have just pressed the [RUN] key to start the compressor unit: AT 45OF. The microprocessor receives information that the oil temperature is below 49OF, the Low Oil Temperature Cutout setpoint, and and shuts down the unit. The microprocessor will prevent the compressor package from running. The microprocessor also instructs the oil heater(s) output to energize the oil heater(s). AT 50OF. When the oil temperature reached 50OF the microprocessor would allow the Low Oil Temperature Cutout to be cleared and the compressor unit could now be started. (Assume that the [RUN] key has been pressed and that the compressor has now started.) The Low Oil Temperature Alarm would still be engaged and cannot be cleared until oil temperature exceeds 58OF. The oil heater(s) shut off on compressor start. AT 113OF The microprocessor instructs the liquid injection solenoid output to deenergize the liquid-injection solenoid. AT 122OF The microprocessor instructs the liquid injection solenoid output to energize. AT 110OF TO 150OF. Normal operating range. The microprocessor continues monitoring oil temperature and reporting this information on the Operating display.
+RX SBC RS422 PORT 1 UNIT "A" -TX COM -RX +TX
4 5 8 9 3
(NOT USED)
4 5 8 9 3
+RX -RX +TX -TX COM SBC RS422 PORT 1 UNIT "B"
USE BELDEN #8777 OR EQUAL (3 TWISTED PAIRS) COLOR CODING SHOWN IS BELDEN #8777 RS 422 WIRING SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER WIRING CONNECTORS-#DE-9P MALE WITH DBCH-9 HOOD (2 THUS) JUMPER PIN 1 TO 6 AND 2 TO 7 ON BOTH CONNECTORS WIRED AT FRICK IF BOTH UNITS ARE ON THE SAME SKID NOTE: WHEN USING THE RS422 PORTS FOR LEAD-LAG, THEY CANNOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
HOW THE MICROPROCESSOR WORKS - SUMMARY The Frick microprocessor has 4 major components and a variety of sensors. The major components are the SBC (single board computer), two display screens, and the keyboard. The SBC can be considered the brain of the microprocessor control console. The SBC contains the logic center which provides the rules by which the microprocessor will operate, the integrated circuit chips which store the burned-in memory of how the compressor unit is to behave, an analog input to convert VDC from the various sensors into computer binary language, and RAM (random access memory) integrated circuit chips to store information which can be readily changed by the microprocessor or, as in the case of adjustable setpoints, by the operator. The SBC collects information, processes the information, and delivers instructions to the displays and to the output modules. The SBC gathers information from several sources on the compressor unit. Pressure transducers sense changes in pressure and return a variable DC voltage of 1 to 5 VDC to the SBC. The signals are converted into binary code which the microprocessor understands. The microprocessor scans the incoming data many times per second and compares the information it receives with the instructions programmed in the PROM chips, information stored in the RAM chips, and instructions it has received from the console keyboard. As operating conditions change, the microprocessor also forwards the information it is receiving to the display screen. When an operating condition or conditions develop which the microprocessor program identifies as requiring a specific action, the microprocessor generates an instruction
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION cutout in the Freeze display. Information regarding the cutout will also be retained by the Annunciator and the Shutdown Record displays. NOTE: If the operator makes an error by attempting to start the compressor under conditions outside safe normal operating conditions, the microprocessor will prevent start-up and advise the operator of the fault.
AT 158O F. The microprocessor triggers the High Oil Temperature Alarm and displays the alarm on the Operating display and the Annunciator display. AT 167O F. The microprocessor instructs the compressor motor to shut down and displays a CUTOUT indication on the Operating display. It stores the operating conditions at the moment of
MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR SEQUENCING FOR RXB COMPRESSOR UNITS WITH MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLS
A - The standard microprocessor panel includes: 1. Remote Run Input 2. Remote Load Input 3. Remote Unload Input The remote run input is only recognized when the remote run mode has been selected by pressing the [REMOTE START] key on the front panel of the microprocessor. The remote load and unload inputs can only be recognized when the [REMOTE] key in the slide valve column on the front panel of the microprocessor has been pressed. B - If master sequencing between multiple compressors in parallel on a common suction is desired. This output data will permit the compressor microprocessor to be interfaced with a master sequence controller. See electrical diagram for details. C - A master sequence controller must be installed to provide the signals to remote start and stop the compressors and remote load and unload the compressors based on the common suction pressure or other parameter and the compressor status based on the optional microprocessor output data feedback. The customer may supply his own master sequencer panel (usually a programmable controller) or Frick, can supply this sequencer if desired (contact Frick Company for pricing).
OUTPUT NO. TERMINAL NO. MNEMONIC MEANING Compressor Off 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
16 31 BIT 3
15 32 BIT 2
14 33
13 34
Running with MLC Inhibit Lockout on Recycle Delay Cutout Undefined Undefined
NEUTRAL 48 46 44 42 OUTPUT 16 OUTPUT 15 OUTPUT 14 OUTPUT 13 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL 47 45 43 33 41 34 RES RES 31 RES 32 RES DATA CODE BIT 3 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 2 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 0
A 3.5 KOHM, 10 watt resistor (RES) must be field installed, as shown below, when the 120 VAC outputs of the RXB PLUS are driving 120 VAC solid state input devices such as programmable controllers.
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MICROPROCESSOR TELECOMMUNICATION
The Frick RXB PLUS Microprocessor comes with an onboard telecommunication interface. The telecommunication feature permits interfacing the microprocessor with a modem, remote data communications terminal, or master computer via RS-422 protocol. In the case of a modem, telephone lines are used for the actual transmission of data, permitting communication from a remote location. The components necessary to utilize the telecommunication feature will vary with the application. Information concerning these items may be obtained from Frick Company, Waynesboro, Pa.
# 01 R 01
COMPRESSOR START COMMAND: Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Start compressor command. ID code repeated for verification
#01R01
NOTE: The compressor must be in the remote start mode for this command to be executed. Returned answer: A01 Character Position 1 2,3 Description of returned data
Acknowledgement of command sent. ID code of compressor. (Carriage return, line feed.) COMPRESSOR STOP COMMAND: #01S01
Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Stop compressor command. ID code repeated for verification
NOTE: The compressor must be in the remote start mode for this command to be executed. RETURNED ANSWER: A01 Character Position 1 2,3 Description of returned data
Acknowledgement of command sent. ID code of compressor. (Carriage return, line feed.) COMPRESSOR SLIDE VALVE CONTROL COMMANDS: #01VLXX #01VUXX #01VS
The following is a detailed description of each command: RETURN COMPRESSOR STATUS INFORMATION: #01I # 01 I Start of command sequence. Compressor ID code. Return Status information command.
# 01 V L U
Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Compressor control command. Load slide valve command. Unload slide valve command. XX = 00 Turns selected output off. XX = 01 to 15 Turns selected output on for XX seconds. XX = 99 Turns selected output on. S Return slide valve position value.
RETURNED ANSWER, ie: 090RRRN340 Character Description Positionof returned data 1,2,3 Capacity control position. 4 Remote, Auto, Manual (Cap control) 5 Delay-recycle, Running, Off. 6 Rem, Man, Off, Auto (Compressor mode) 7 Cutout, Alarm, Normal. 8,9,10 Suction in PSIA. (Carriage return, line feed.)
If the command was #01VL00, then the load slide valve output on compressor #1 would be turned off. If the command was #01VL05, then the load slide valve output on compressor #1 would be turned on for 5 seconds, and would then automatically turn off. NOTE: the slide valve must be in the remote mode for this command to be executed. RETURNED ANSWER (for L or U commands): A01 Character Position 1 2,3 Description of returned data
RETURNED ANSWER (for S command), ie: 090 1,2,3 Slide valve position.
COMPRESSOR DISPLAY SCREENS COMMAND: #01DXNN # Start command sequence. 01 Compressor ID code. D Compressor control command. X X X X X X X X X X = = = = = = = = = = O Operating display (Page 1 & 2). S Setpoints display (Page 1 & 2). X Setpoints display (Page 3 & 4). R Shutdown record display (Page 1 & 2). F Freeze display (Page 1 & 2). C Autocycle display. P Security display. B Setback display. + Analog offset display. ANN Annunciator display page NN.
The following is the complete list of the setpoints that may be changed while in the change setpoints command: 01xxxy 02xxxy 03xxxy 04xxx 05xxx 06xxx 07xxx 08xx 09xxx 01 Capacity Control Setpoint. Change Low Pressure Cutout Setpoint. Change Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint. Change High Pressure Cutout Setpoint. Change High Pressure Alarm Setpoint. Change MLC Stop Load Setpoint. Change MLC Force Unload Setpoint. Change Recycle Delay Setpoint. Change CTF Setpoint.
NOTE: NN parameter is used to access the annunciator display pages. If the command was #01DA10, then the microprocessor would dump the annunciator display page number ten. RETURN FULL LOAD AMPS COMMAND: #01A
Compressor ID code.
RETURNED ANSWER: # 01 A Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Return full load amps command. Axxxx The new setpoint which was sent, followed by a carriage return, line feed. If the command was sent #01C01300g01, the capacity control setpoint would be changed to 30.0g and the returned answer is A300g followed by a carriage return, line feed. If the command sent was #01C0711001, the MLC force unload setpoint would be changed to 110% and the returned answer is A110 followed by a carriage return, line feed. If the command sent was #01C0520002, the returned answer is BAD followed by the ID number and a carriage return, line feed.
If the command was #01A, then the microprocessor would dump the full-load amps value. RETURNED ANSWER: XXX = 3 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed. RETURN TEMPERATURES COMMAND: # 01 T X X X X X = = = = = Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Return temperature command. S D O P A Return Return Return Return Return suction temperature. discharge temperature. oil temperature. separator temperature. all temperatures as a string of data. #01TX
RETURN PRESSURES COMMAND: # 01 P X X X X X = = = = = Start command sequence. Compressor ID code. Return pressures command. S D O F A Return suction pressure (PSIA). Return discharge pressure (g/hg). Return oil pressure (g). Return filter differential pressure. Return all pressures.
#01PX
If the command was #01TS, then the microprocessor would dump the suction temperature. RETURNED ANSWER: XXXX = 4 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed if suction temperature is requested. The first character is + or - followed by 3 digits. XXX = 3 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed for all other temperatures. If using the A command, then the returned data would be: XXXXXXXXXXXXX = 13 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed. The first 4 characters are Suction Temp, the next 3 are Discharge Temp, the next 3 are Oil, and the last 3 are Separator.
If the command was #01PS, then the microprocessor would dump the suction pressure. RETURNED ANSWER: XXX = 3 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed. If using the A command, then the returned data would be: XXXXXXXXXXXX = 12 characters followed by a carriage return, line feed.
g or h : must be lower case - exception to All commands must be caps statement at beginning of section.
Returned Answer:
Example: If the answer returned was A00000100000000000000000002, compressor #2 has an Oil Press Alarm.
Example: If the answer returned was A10000011000000000100000001, the inputs/outputs on compressor #1 which are energized are: Oil level input 1 Aux 1 Input 7 Aux 2 Input 8 Oil Heater Output 10
RXB COMPRESSOR
The Frick RXB rotary screw compressor utilizes mating, asymmetrical-profile helical rotors to provide a continuous pulse-free flow of refrigerant vapor and is designed for both high pressure and low pressure applications. The compressor incorporates the following features: 1. High-capacity roller bearings to carry radial loads at both the inlet and outlet ends of the compressor. 2. Heavy-duty, four-point, angular-contact ball bearings to carry axial loads are mounted at the discharge end of compressor. 3. Moveable slide valve to provide infinite step capacity control from 100 to 25% of full load. 4. VOLUMIZER adjusts to the most efficient of three volume ratios (2.2, 3.5 or 5.0) depending upon system requirements. 5. A hydraulic unloader cylinder to operate the slide stop and slide valve. 6. Compressor housing suitable for 350 PSI pressure. Dualcompressor casing design for very low airborne noise transmission. 7. Most bearing and control oil vented to closed thread in the compressor instead of suction port to avoid performance penalties from superheating suction gas. 8. Shaft seal design to maintain operating pressure on seal well below discharge pressure for increased seal life. 9. Oil injected into the rotors to maintain good volumetric and adiabatic efficiency even at very high compression ratios. IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE COUPLING CENTER BE REMOVED AND THE DIRECTION OF MOTOR ROTATION BE CONFIRMED BEFORE RUNNING THE COMPRESSOR. Proper rotation of the compressor shaft is clockwise looking at the end of the compressor shaft. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS STEP COULD RESULT IN BACKWARD COMPRESSOR ROTATION WHICH CAN CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE OR EXPLOSION OF THE SUCTION HOUSING.
3. Serves to remove the heat of compression from the gas, keeping discharge temperatures low and minimizing refrigerant or oil breakdown. 4. Fills gas leakage paths between or around the rotors with oil, thus greatly reducing gas leakage and maintaining good compressor performance even at high compression ratios. 5. Provides oil pressure for development of balance load on the balance pistons to reduce bearing loading and increase bearing life.
CAPACITY CONTROL
COMPRESSOR LOADING: If the capacity control valve is mounted on the base, the compressor loads when MSV solenoid coil SV1 is energized. If the capacity control valve is mounted on the compressor, the compressor loads when MSV solenoid coil SV2 is energized. Oil flows from the solenoid valve through the needle valve (NV2) to compressor port 2, where it enters the load side of the slide valve piston. This equalizes the force on the slide valve piston and discharge pressure on the slide valve area loads the compressor. COMPRESSOR UNLOADING: If the capacity control valve is mounted on the base, the compressor unloads when MSV solenoid SV2 is energized. If the capacity control valve is mounted on the compressor, the compressor unloads when MSV solenoid coil SV2 is energized. Oil is allowed to flow from compressor port 2 through the needle valve to the MSV solenoid. This allows discharge pressure on the slide valve piston to unload the slide valve as the piston moves outward. ADJUSTMENT (Capacity Control): A needle valve (NV2) is provided to adjust slide valve travel time, preventing excessive slide valve hunting. NV2 should be adjusted to restrict oil flow to compressor port so that slide valve travel time from full load to full unload, or vice versa is a minimum of 30 seconds. NOTE: A change in operating conditions may require readjustment of Slide Valve travel time (NV).
RXB 12, 15, & 19 .412 / .454 .297 / .339 .235 / .277
RXB 24, 30, 39, & 50 .434 / .474 .319 / .359 .258 / .298
VOLUMIZERII Vi CONTROL
Solenoid valves 3 and 4 control the Vi Ratio. Oil is internally ported to move the Movable Slide Stop. Vi 2.2 3.5 5.0 SOL-3 (TOP) Energized De-energized De-energized SOL-4 (BOTTOM) Energized Energized De-energized
PRESTART CHECKLIST
All check points in the following list must be completed before placing the compressor unit in operation. Only when the checklist is completed will the unit be ready for initial start-up.
CHECKPOINT Ammonia Units: Only refrigerant grade Ammonia as specified by International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Bulletin # 110, Section 3.3 should be used with FRICK equipment. Unit pressure test. Close suction and discharge service valves, and isolation valve to low pressure transducer. Introduce pressure to unit and check for leaks. CAUTION: Do NOT exceed 80% of relief valve and/or 100% of the vessels design working pressure. Charge unit with proper amount and grade of oil. Oil level should be between the two sight glasses on the oil separator. Evacuate unit and system to 29.88" Hg. vacuum (1000 microns) to ensure that the system is free of moisture and noncondensable gases. Additional information regarding evacuation is detailed in the following publications: AMMONIA - International Institute Of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Bulletin # 110, Section 5.4. HALOCARBONS - Refrigeration Service Engineering Society (RSES) Service Application Manual, Section 83, Forms 610-57 and 630-46. Confirm that all field wiring is complete. With coupling center removed, check for proper compressor motor rotation. COMPRESSOR ROTATION IS CLOCKWISE WHEN FACING COMPRESSOR SHAFT. Check for proper alignment. OPEN compressor motor disconnect. Replace coupling center. If applicable, check Full-Time Oil Pump for correct rotation. OPEN oil pump motor disconnect. Confirm that motor overload and CT is properly sized. With ALL motor disconnects OPEN, turn control power ON and check ALL voltages. Check that oil heater circuit is on. CAUTION: The oil heater should be on 24 hours before initial start-up is attempted. Confirm that the Emergency Stop Button is not depressed. Disengage by gently twisting to the left. Confirm Microprocessor function. Rotate through displays. Rotate to the ADJUSTABLE setpoints display (2 pages) and enter setpoints including DAY, DATE, and TIME. Return to the Operating display, then rotate back to the ADJUSTABLE setpoints display to confirm that the proper setpoints have registered. Press [F1] to return to the Operating display. Rotate to the ANNUNCIATOR display. Confirm that all setpoints are normal and that no alarm or cutout indications are present. Press [F1] to return to the Operating display. Open all oil circuit service valves to allow normal oil flow. If applicable, start the oil pump by turning the oil pump switch to HAND. Confirm oil pressure buildup pump rotation. Separator oil level may drop as oil filter(s) and oil cooler fills up. Add oil as required. Allow oil pump to operate 10 minutes to flush the lubricating circuit. Shut down oil pump. Place the oil pump switch in the AUTO mode. Open discharge and suction service valves. Open the oil return needle valve located at the bottom of the coalescer section of the oil separator. Open all hydraulic control valves for the slide valve (compressor loading and unloading) and the slide stop (volumizer). Open all required oil cooling valves. LIQUID INJECTION: service valves should be fully open with the exception of the bleed valve which should be opened 1/4 turn. WATER-COOLED OIL COOLER: confirm adequate water supply is present and adjust water-regulating valve to midrange. Close economizer service valves, if applicable. The economizer can be put into service once normal operation is established. Confirm that the entire refrigeration system is ready for compressor operation and that sufficient load is available for compressor start-up. Close compressor motor main disconnect.
RESTARTING COMPRESSOR UNIT AFTER CONTROL POWER INTERRUPTION (PLANT POWER FAILURE)
1. Check ADJUSTABLE setpoints. 2. Follow normal start-up procedure.
MAINTENANCE
This section provides instructions for normal maintenance, a recommended maintenance program, troubleshooting and correction guides, typical wiring diagrams, and typical P and I diagrams. THIS SECTION MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE TO THE UNIT. CLOSE ALL COMPRESSOR PACKAGE ISOLATION VALVES PRIOR TO SERVICING THE UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
3. Open suction, discharge, and liquid injection service valves and remove tags. 4. Compressor unit is ready for prestart checks. Refer to PRESTART CHECKLIST.
4. SLOWLY vent the component to low-side system pressure using suction check valve bypass. Then close suction service valve and suction bypass valve. NOTE: Recover or transfer all refrigerant vapor, in accordance with local ordinances, before opening to atmosphere. The component MUST be equalized to atmospheric pressure before opening. Oil-entrained refrigerant may vaporize, causing a pressure increase. Repeat venting and recovery procedure, if necessary. 5. Make replacement or repair. 6. Isolate the low pressure transducer, PE-4, to prevent damage during pressurization and leak test. 7. Pressurize the unit and leak test. 8. Evacuate the unit to 29.88" Hg (1000 microns). 9. Open suction and discharge service valves, and the low pressure transducer. Readjust suction bypass valve. 10. Close disconnect switches for the compressor motor starter and the oil pump motor starter, if applicable. 11. The unit is ready to put into operation.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE 1. If a single oil filter is installed, push [STOP] key to shutdown the unit. Open disconnect switches for the compressor and (if applicable) oil pump motor starters. 2. Close discharge service valve. SLOWLY vent the separator to low-side system pressure using the suction check valve bypass. Close suction valve and suction check valve bypass. NOTE: Recover or transfer all refrigerant vapor, in accordance with local ordinances, before opening to atmosphere. The oil filter cartridge MUST be equalized to atmospheric pressure before opening. Oil-entrained refrigerant may vaporize, causing a pressure increase. Repeat venting and recovery procedure, if necessary. 3. Remove the plug from the bottom of the filter canister and drain the oil. Remove the canister cover and discard the gasket. Remove the screws securing the filter assembly. Pull the filter assembly from the canister and discard the gasket and the element. 4. Flush the canister with clean Frick refrigeration oil; wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth; and replace the plug. 5. Install a new element and tighten the nut on the end plate to 10 ft-lb torque. Then, while holding the nut with a wrench, apply a second nut to act as a lock nut. Replace the gasket and reinstall the filter assembly into canister, securing with screws tightened to 7 ft-lb torque. Fill the canister with new Frick refrigeration oil. Replace the gasket and reinstall the canister cover. Torque cover bolts first to finger tight, then 65 ft-lb, then 130 ft-lb. 6. Isolate the low pressure transducer, PE-4, to prevent damage during pressurization and leak test. 7. Pressurize and leak test. Evacuate the unit to 29.88" hg (1000 microns). 8. Open suction and discharge the service valves, and the low pressure transducer. Readjust suction check valve bypass. Close disconnect switches for the compressor and (if applicable) the oil pump motor starters. Start the unit.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE proved in writing by Frick engineering or warranty claim may be denied. Shut down the unit when changing oil. At the same time, all oil filter cartridges must be changed and all oil strainer elements removed and cleaned. The procedure is as follows: 1. Push [STOP] key to shut down the unit. 2. Open the disconnect switch for the compressor motor starter and (if applicable) oil pump motor starter. 3. Close the discharge, and liquid injection (if applicable) service valves. 4. SLOWLY vent the separator to low-side system pressure using the suction check valve bypass. Close suction valve and suction check valve bypass. NOTE: Recover or transfer all refrigerant vapor in accordance with local ordinances before opening to atmosphere. The separator MUST be equalized to atmospheric pressure. Oil-entrained refrigerant may vaporize, causing a separator pressure increase. Repeat venting and recovery procedure if necessary. 5. Open the drain valve(s) located on the underside of the separator and drain the oil. 6. Drain the oil filter, strainers, and oil cooler, if applicable. 7. Remove and install new oil filter cartridge(s). Inspect check valve in the bottom of the filter housing to ensure that the parts are in good condition. 8. Remove, clean, and reinstall strainer elements in strainers. 9. Evacuate the unit to 29.88" Hg (1000 microns). 10. Open the suction service valve and pressurize the unit to system suction pressure. Close the suction valve and leak test. 11. Add oil by attaching suitable pressure-type hose to the oil-charging valve located on top of the separator. Using a pressure-type oil pump and recommended Frick oil, open the charging valve and fill separator until oil level is midway in the top sight glass. The following table gives approximate oil charge quantities. TABLE BASIC OIL CHARGE RXB MODEL 12 & 15 19 & 24 30 & 39 50 BASIC CHARGE*(Gal.) 10 14 17 21
4. Close the service valve located between the compressor and the liquid injection, thermal expansion valve. 5. Carefully loosen the capscrews securing the strainer cover to the strainer. Allow pressure to relieve slowly. 6. When all entrapped refrigerant has been relieved, carefully remove the loosened capscrews (as liquid refrigerant is sometimes caught in the strainer), strainer cover, and strainer basket. 7. Wash the strainer basket and cover in solvent and blow them clean with air. 8. Reassemble the strainer. 9. Open the service valve between the compressor and the liquid injection thermal expansion valve and check for leakage. 10. Screw out the manual solenoid valve stem. 11. Carefully open the liquid supply service valve. 12. Leak test. 13. Open suction and discharge valves and readjust suction check valve bypass (if required). Close the disconnect switches for the compressor and (if applicable) oil pump motor starters. 14. Start the unit.
* Add oil volume for external oil cooler, according to cooler size selected: 6 x 5 TSOC - 4 gal.; 6 x 5 WCOC - 5 gal.; 8 x 5 TSOC - 6-1/2 gal.; and 8 x 5 WCOC - 8 gal. 12. Open the suction, discharge, and liquid injection service valves. Readjust suction check valve bypass. 13. Close the disconnect switch for the compressor motor starter and (if applicable) oil pump motor starter. 14. Start the unit.
CHANGING OIL
DO NOT MIX OILS of different brands, manufacturers, or types. Mixing of oils may cause excessive oil foaming, nuisance oil level cutouts, oil pressure loss, gas or oil leakage and catastrophic compressor failure. Use of oils other than Frick Oil in Frick compressors must be ap-
4. Vibration readings can be influenced by other equipment operating in the vicinity or connected to the same piping as the unit.
VIBRATION ANALYSIS
Periodic vibration analysis can be useful in detecting bearing wear and other mechanical failures. If vibration analysis is used as a part of your preventive maintenance program, take the following guidelines into consideration: 1. Always take the vibration reading from exactly the same places and at exactly the same percentage of load. 2. Use vibration readings taken from the new unit at start-up as the base line reference. 3. Evaluate vibration readings carefully as the instrument range and function used can vary. Findings can be easily misinterpreted.
MOTOR BEARINGS
Follow the motor manufacturers maintenance recommendations. Lubricate the motor bearings properly before start-up. Maintain subsequent lubrication as recommended by the motor manufacturer.
1200
5000-5800
* LUBRICATION SCHEDULE FOR SEVERE SERVICE (VIBRATION, SHOCK AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREME) = 1/3 OF THE ABOVE INTERVALS. ** LUBRICATION SCHEDULE FOR ROLLER BEARINGS = 1/3 OF THE ABOVE INTERVALS.
LUBRICATE BEARINGS WITH POWER IN THE OFF CONDITION. CLEAR AND CLEAN THE GREASE FITTINGS AND SURROUNDING AREA. REMOVE THE PIPE PLUG FROM THE VENTING PORT OPPOSITE THE GREASE FITTING. USING A LOW PRESSURE GREASE GUN APPLY 2 OZS. (60 GRAMS) OF GREASE AT EACH FITTING. DO NOT OVER GREASE. WITH THE VENT PORTS OPEN, OPERATE THE MOTOR FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES AND UNTIL ANY GREASE FLOW HAS CEASED AT THE VENTING PORTS. REMOVE POWER. REPLACE THE VENT PIPE PLUGS. REPLACE ANY AND ALL GUARDS AND COVERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO ACCESS THE MOTOR.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED, RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT IS LISTED ON THE MOTOR DATA PLATE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE DEEMED SUITABLE LUBRICANTS UNDER NORMAL SERVICE CONDITIONS BUT MAY NOT BE CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE OR INTERCHANGEABLE ONE TO THE OTHER OR CORRECT FOR ALL AMBIENT OR SERVICE CONDITIONS. FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES WHEN INTRODUCING ALTERNATES - WHEN DOUBT EXISTS, PURGE THE BEARINGS AS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CHEVRON OIL CO. - SRI#2 EXXON CORP - POLYREX . SHELL OIL CO. - DOLIUM R EXXON CORP - UNIREX#2 . MOBIL OIL CO. - MOBILUX#2
OPERATING LOG: The use of an operating log, as shown on the inside back cover, permits thorough analysis of the operation of a refrigeration system by those responsible for its maintenance and servicing. Continual recording of gauge pressures, temperatures, and other pertinent information enables the observer and serviceman to be constantly familiar with the operation of the system and to recognize immediately any deviations from normal operating conditions. It is recommended that readings be taken at least every four hours.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
This schedule should be followed to ensure trouble-free operation of the compressor unit. HOURS OPERATION (MAXIMUM)
10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000 70000 75000 80000 85000 90000 1000 5000 8000 200
MAINTENANCE
CHANGE OIL OIL ANALYSIS CHANGE FILTERS CLEAN OIL STRAINERS CLEAN LIQUID STRAINERS CHANGE COALESCERS CHECK AND CLEAN SUCTION SCREEN CHECK ALIGNMENT CHECK COUPLING VIBRATION ANALYSIS REPLACE SEAL
Every 6 months, more frequently if levels increase When leak rate exceeds 7 - 8 drops per minute
95000
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Successful problem solving requires an organized approach to define the problem, identify the cause, and make the proper correction.
3. Excessively high suction superheat. 4. Excessively high discharge pressure. 5. Inadequate refrigerant charge or low receiver level. 6. Excessively high or low-temperature coolant to the oil cooler. 7. Liquid return from the system (carryover).
8. Refrigerant underfeed or overfeed to the evaporators. 9. Blocked tubes in the water-cooled oil cooler from high mineral content of the water. 10. Insufficient evaporator or condenser sizing.
3. Test each cause until the source of the problem is found. 11. Incorrect refrigerant line sizing. 4. Make the necessary corrections. 12. Improper system piping. The first step in effective problem solving is to define the limits of the problem. If, for example, the compressor periodically experiences high oil temperatures, do not rely on this observation alone to help identify the problem. On the basis of this information, the apparent corrective measure would appear to be a readjustment of the liquid injection system. Lowering the equalizing pressure on the thermal expansion valve would increase the refrigerant feed and the oil temperature should drop. If the high oil temperature was the result of high suction superheat, however, and not just a matter of improper liquid injection adjustment, increasing the liquid feed could lead to other problems. Under low load conditions the liquid injection system may have a tendency to overfeed. The high suction superheat condition, moreover, may only be temporary. When system conditions return to normal, the units liquid injection will overfeed and oil temperature will drop. In solving the wrong problem, a new problem was created. The following list of abnormal system conditions can cause abnormal operation of the RXB compressor unit: 1. Insufficient or excessive refrigeration load. 2. Excessively high suction pressure. 13. Problems in electrical service to the compressor unit. 14. Air and moisture present in the system. Make a list of all deviations from normal plant operation and normal compressor unit operation. Delete any items which do not relate to the symptom and separately list those items that might relate to the symptom. Use the list as a guide to further investigate the problem. The second step in problem solving is to decide which items on the list are possible causes and which items are additional symptoms. High discharge temperature and high oil temperature readings may both be symptoms of a problem and not casually related. High suction superheat or a low receiver level, however, could cause both symptoms. The third step is to identify the most likely cause and take action to correct the problem. If the symptoms are not relieved, move to the next item on the list and repeat the procedure until you have identified the cause of the problem. Once the cause has been identified and confirmed, make the necessary corrections.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE The control system of the RXB PLUS compressor consists of a 120 volt AC (high voltage) side and a DC (low voltage) side. The 120 volt side actuates solenoids, relays, alarms, and other electromechanical functions. The DC side operates the computer and its various sensors. The microprocessor console contains the SBC (single board computer) and one display screen. When working within the microprocessor console, 120 VOLTS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. To troubleshoot the low-voltage side of the RXB PLUS control circuits, it is necessary to have the following tools: 1. Accurate digital multimeter.* 2. Small wire stripper. 3. Small screwdriver. 4. Small snip nose pliers. 5. 15 watt soldering iron (no larger). 6. .032,60/40 rosin core solder. 7. IC chip extraction and insertion tools.* 8. Grounding strap.* 9. Static free grounded work surface. * Available from Frick. Order kit no. 111Q0451862
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MICROPROCESSOR CONSOLE CAN BE INADVERTENTLY DAMAGED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY OR MISHANDLING. ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD DIRECTLY HANDLE THESE COMPONENTS. 1. DO NOT REMOVE the microprocessor console cover or attempt to make corrections to the microprocessor power supply without shutting off the control power. Accidental shorts can irreparably damage the SBC (single board computer) or the display screen. 2. DO NOT HANDLE the SBC or the display screen board when their cables are disconnected without first attaching a ground strap to prevent static electrcial discharge from your body. Most problems encountered with the microprocessor and control circuits will be the result of a wiring fault, blown fuse, or failure of a peripheral control such as a solenoid coil or a pressure transducer. Faults in the computer, while possible, are unlikely. If a fault develops in the computer, the probability is that all functions will cease and the display screen will go blank.
2. Isolate suction transducer PE-4 from the unit and open it to atmosphere using valves provided at the transducer manifold.Close the applicable transducer isolation valve. NOTE: To change the discharge pressure transducer (PE-3), it will be necessary to depressurize the entire compressor package. Follow "General Instructions For Replacing Compressor Unit Components" (p. 36) before going to step 3. 3. Measure the voltage of PE-4 on connector P4 (terminals WHT and BLK) on the SBC with a digital voltmeter. 4. The voltage reading should be 1.48 VDC to 1.72 VDC at standard atmospheric pressure (14.7 PSIA or 0 PSIG). When checking transducers at higher elevations, an allowance in the readings must be made by subtracting approximately 0.02 VDC per 1000 feet of elevation above sea level. Therefore, if PE-4 is measured at 5000 feet elevation under relatively normal weather conditions, the output voltage should differ by 0.10 VDC to read between 1.38 VDC and 1.62 VDC. 5. Subtract 1 from the voltage. 6. Multiply by 25. 7. This result is the absolute suction pressure (PSIA). The Operating display will indicate PSIG (14.7 PSIA = 0.0 PSIG). 8. Measure the voltage of PE-1 on connector P4 (terminals WHT and BLK) on the SBC. 9. The voltage reading should be between 1.1 VDC and 1.29 VDC at standard atmospheric pressure. PE-1 and PE-3 have a span of 300 PSI as compared to PE-4 with a span of 100 PSI. Therefore, atmospheric pressure changes have a lesser effect which is 0.0067 VDC per 1000 feet of elevation and 0.00067 VDC per 0.1 inch Hg barometric deviation. 10. Measure the voltage of PE-3 on connector P4 (terminals WHT and BLK) on the SBC. 11. Measure the voltage of PE-1 on connector P4 (terminals WHT and BLK) on the SBC. 12. These two voltages should be within .04 VDC of one another. 13. Test complete.
5. Disconnect transducer leads by loosening the terminal screws for the transducer to be changed. 6. Tape a 3 ft. length of pull wire to the leads of the transducer to be removed. 7. Pull the transducer leads through the conduit until pull wire extends out of the conduit hole in the transducer manifold. Separate the transducer leads from the pull wire. 8. Unscrew the transducer using a wrench on the metal hex at the base of the transducer. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN TRANSDUCERS BY THEIR TOP CASING. 9. Install new transducer and tape leads to the pull wire. 10. Pull new transducer leads into the microprocessor console and reconnect them to the terminal strip. 11. Close the microprocessor console door. 12. Reopen the transducer isolation valve. 13. Turn on control power.
5. ADJUSTMENT must be made with the slide valve fully unloaded and the compressor running. The Operating display at this time should indicate a slide valve position of 0%. If the display is greater than 0%, adjust potentiometer POT #4 on the SBC until 0% is indicated. If 0% is not attainable, get as close as possible and then proceed to the next step. The adjustments of POT #4 and POT #3 are interactive and POT #3 may require adjustment to allow POT #4 to come into range. Completely load the slide valve at 2.2 Vi. The display at this time should indicate 100%. If the display is less than 100%, adjust potentiometer POT #3 on the SBC until 100% is indicated. Repeat this sequence until the slide valve indicates 0% fully unloaded and 100% fully loaded.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE JORDAN TEMPERATURE REGULATOR VALVE (For low differential pressure applications)
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE TYPE M THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE (12 TO 34 TONS) R-22
HVE HVE HVE HVE
12 COND
AVERTISSEMENT
CET EQUIPMENT RENFERME PLUSIEURS CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION. VOIR LE SCHEMA
POWER SUPPLY
F1
115 GND NEU 230
OFF
BAT
3 PORT 1
U5
U4
ON BATTERY
P15 P13
P10
F2
P12 1
P9
P11
ANALOG EXPANSION POT POT 3 4 C.T. TERM ANALOG WIRING C.T. & SBC POWER SUPPLY WIRING SPAN ZERO ANALOG TERMS
P5
1A FU 1FU
SP FU (IF REQ'D)
TOROID
1A
*
TR CR CR CR CR 3CR 2CR 1CR 1CR1
ANALOG DRAIN WIRES CUSTOMER'S GROUND WIRE TO DOOR & STUD GREEN ON FRONT PANEL THIS STUD NOT REQ'D IF GROUNDING WASHER & STUD ON SIDE ARE USED
L2 L1
GROUNDING WASHER
INDICATES DEVICES SUPPLIED ONLY WHEN OPTIONAL OR REQUIRED * INDICATES SUPPLIED ONLY WHEN OIL PUMP IS REQUIRED
RXBELD5
5
3
4
1
COMPRESSOR #1 PORT #1
5
NEUTRAL OIL LEVEL SWITCH REMOTE RUN REMOTE LOAD REMOTE UNLOAD COMPRESSOR AUX OIL PUMP SEL SW AUX 1 AUX 2
4
COMPRESSOR #2 PORT #1
COMPRESSOR START RELAY POWER SLIDE VALVE LOAD SLIDE VALVE UNLOAD SLIDE STOP INCREASE SLIDE STOP DECREASE LIQUID INJECTION (IF REQD) HI VI LIQ INJ (IF REQD) ECONOMIZER (IF REQD) ALARM POWER OIL HEATER RELAY OIL PUMP SEL SW SPARE DATA BIT 0 DATA BIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3
EARTH BUSBAR AT POWER SOURCE ALL NEUTRALS ENTERING THIS ENCLOSURE SHALL BE TIED TOGETHER AT SOURCE, NOT IN THIS ENCLOSURE TIE NEUTRAL TO GROUND AT SOURCE GROUND BAR IN MICRO
1A
HEATER
1A FU
15
26
HEATER
2A
2 SEPARATOR OIL HEATER(S) 5 KW HTR'S 1 KW HTR'S OPTIONAL ALL HEATER WIRING TO BE #14 AWG
27
2 FU
ALL NEUTRAL (EXP: 2 & 2A) WIRING TO BE WHITE EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
31 32 33 34 7
*
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 3 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 2 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 0 SPARE 3 * CR 1 CR
FU15
46 15 45
FU14
44 14 43
FU13
42 13 41
FU12
40 12 39
FU11
38 11 37
(OOX) 39 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
35 TO LN. 30
FU10
36 10 35
FU9
34 9 33
FU8
32 8 31
FU7
30 7 29
FU6
28 6 27
FU5
26 5 25
FU4
24 4 23
FU3
22 3 21
<a>COIL 16 <b>COIL
19
FU2
20 2
17 38 2 CR SEE NOTE C
SLIDE VALVE UNLOAD SHOWN W/SOL ON COMPR <b> COIL W/SOL ON BASE SLIDE VALVE LOAD SHOWN W/SOL ON COMPR <a> COIL W/SOL ON BASE COMPR. START/RUN 60
FU1
18 1 17
16
15
14
13
OIL PUMP AUX 30 31 32 33 34 REMOTE UNLOAD 35 REMOTE LOAD 36 REMOTE START/RUN/STOP 37 1 LSL 38 (N.O. HELD CLOSED) 39 5 2
RXBELD1
8 4 7 12 6 11
OIL PUMP AUX COMPRESSOR AUX COMPR. RUN TIME METER LIQUID INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR (ONLY ON BOOSTERS WITH LIQ INJ)
10
21 22 23 24
REMOTE UNLOAD REMOTE LOAD REMOTE START/RUN/STOP OIL LEVEL (NOT REQUIRED WITH FULL-LUBE OIL PUMP)
RXBELD2
5 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 5
* INDICATES FURNISHED OR REQUIRED WITH OIL PUMP ONLY INDICATES DEVICES SUPPLIED ONLY WHEN OPTIONAL OR REQUIRED WIRING BY OTHERS- ALL WIRING ENTERING CONTROL CENTER (INCLUDING GROUND & NEUTRAL) TO BE #14 AWG STRANDED WIRES UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. JUMP TO 6 IF REQ'D SEE NOTE A JUMP TO 6 IF REQ'D SEE NOTE A
2
NOTE A: IF COMPR. MOTOR STARTER IS A FRICK SUPPLIED STARTER OR CONFORMS TO FRICK STARTER SPECS, WIRE AS SHOWN ON LINE 60 ONLY. JUMP TERM 6 TO 36. IF 2CR IS USED AS A ISOLATED CONTACT, WIRE AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE HOT & NEUTRAL LINES ON LINE 60. IF 2CR IS USED AS A ISOLATED CONTACT, WIRE AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE HOT & NEUTRAL LINES ON LINE 60. SAME NOTES APPLY TO OIL PUMP STARTER CIRCUIT ON LINE 63. NOTE B: FOR OPTIONAL ALARMS & SHUTDOWNS: (HIGH LEVEL SHUTDOWN ETC.) WHEN REFERENCING MICRO POWER TO OPERATE COMPR. MOTOR STARTER (PARAGRAPH 1-NOTE A), REMOVE JUMPER 36 TO 42 & INSERT ISOLATED CONTACT(S). JUMP 42 TO EITHER 29 OR 30 (AUX 1 OR AUX 2). PROGRAM AUX TO SHUTDOWN-NORMALLY CLOSED. WHEN USING 2CR AS A ISOLATED CONTACT (PARAGRAPH 2, NOTE A), REMOVE JUMPER 36 TO 42 & INSERT ISOLATED CONTACT(S). A SEPARATE ISOLATED CONTACT SHOULD BE INSERTED BETWEEN 5 & 29 OR 30. PROGRAM AUX AS ABOVE. SEE 1-PSH WIRING BELOW FOR EXAMPLE. AUX 1 & AUX 2 CAN BE PROGRAMMED TO ALARM OR SHUTDOWN, NOR. OPEN OR NOR. CLOSED. NOTE C: A SURGE SUPPRESSOR OR MOV TO BE INSTALLED ACROSS ALL INDUCTIVE LOADS IN CONTROL CENTER.
SURGE SUPPRESSOR SUPPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS: RC NETWORK CONSISTING OF A .1 MFD CAPACITOR, 600 VDC IN SERIES WITH A 47 OHM RESISTOR. USE ELECTROCUBE #RG2031-3-6 OR EQUAL. VARISTOR METAL OXIDE VARISTOR (MOV) SPECIFICATIONS: GE #V130LA10A OR EQUAL
1 PSH WIRING FOR GAUGEBOARD OPTION 1-PSH PROGRAM HPCO AUX 1 AS NOR. CLOSED 5 30 SHUTDOWN 36 HOT (Y) 36 JUMPER SEE NOTE B WIRING IF ISOLATED 2CR CONTACT IS USED SEE NOTE A (Y) 2CR (Y) 42 18 NEU
COMPR MOTOR STARTER IF STARTER CONTAINS MULTIPLE CONTACTORS, RELAYS, & TIMERS, ADD SUPRESSORS OR VARISTORS AT EACH COIL (SEE NOTE C)
42
NEU
OIL PUMP STARTER SUPRESSOR OR VARISTOR INSTALLED AT OIL PUMP STARTER COIL (SEE NOTE C) TERMINALS IN CONTROL CENTER NO THREE PHASE WIRING SHALL ENTER OR LEAVE MICRO PANEL NO SINGLE PHASE OVER 300 VOLTS SHALL ENTER OR LEAVE MICRO PANEL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, SEE FRICK PUBLICATION S90-400 SB/ SERVICE MANUAL. ALL CONTROL CENTER WIRING TO BE #16 AWG STRANDED WIRE UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. FOR RXB PACKAGE/MICROPROSSOR TEST PROCEDURE, SEE MMIB NO. 4.11.10.8 FOR INSTALLATION OF MICROPROCESSOR BOARD AND EPROMS, SEE MMIB NO. 4.11.10.11 FOR HIGH POT TEST PROCEDURE, SEE MMIB NO. 4.11.10.7 SEE 640D0024 FOR STANDARD CONTROL CENTER ASSEMBLY
5 C.T. MOUNTED IN STARTER OR MOTOR JUNCT. BOX (BY OTHERS) MOTOR AMPS ONE PHASE OF MOTOR RED WHITE BLACK CABLE #11 0-5 AMP AC SECONDARY 4 3 R R
CHANNEL 12 0-5 AMP AC MOTOR AMPS SEE IOM MANUAL FOR C.T. WIRE SIZING
3 2 1
R W B
(CHANNEL 11) SLIDE VALVE
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
+ S _
WHITE BLACK
+ _
BLACK
(CHANNEL 5) SPARE TEMP REMOTE TEMPERATURE CAPACITY CONTROL (OPTIONAL) WIRING BY OTHERS SEE NOTE 2A
WHITE BLACK
+ _
(CHANNEL 4) SEP TEMP
+ _
(CHANNEL 3) OIL TEMP
+ _
TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRING TO BE #8760 BELDEN CABLE OR EQUAL. GROUND DRAIN WIRE AT PANEL GROUND ONLY. INSULATE AT PROBE END
NOTE 2A: SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEMP CAPACITY CONTROL . -SETPOINT RANGE: -50
OF. TO 100OF.
-TEMP PROBE SIZE- .188 DIA x 4" LONG 304 S.S. WITH (2) 24" LEADS -MOUNTING IN WELL IS DESIRABLE USE HEAT TRANSFER COMPOUND -WIRE AS SHOWN IN SEPARATE CONDUIT FROM ALL OTHER WIRING USE BELDEN #8761 CABLE OR EQUAL TEMP PROBE-FRICK P/N - 111Q0280982 WELL FOR ABOVE, 3/4"MPT WELL CONNECTION, 1/2" FPT FOR CONNECTION BOX- P/N - 990A0014H01 HEAT TRANSFER COMPOUND-P/N - 111Q0831807
4 5 8 9
USE BELDEN #8777 OR EQUAL (3 TWISTED PAIRS) COLOR CODING SHOWN IS BELDEN #8777 RS 422 WIRING SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER WIRING WIRED AT FRICK IF BOTH UNITS ARE ON THE SAME SKID NOTE: WHEN USING THE RS422 PORTS FOR LEAD-LAG, THEY CANNOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
1 P10 P13
SW1 230 115
SET SW1 TO CORRECT VOLTAGE WRAP WIRES THROUGH TOROID TWO (2) TIMES, ALL IN THE SAME DIRECTION
LEGEND (Covers P & I diagrams pages 58 60) See page 59 for additional notes
AC C CC DTA DTCO F HPA HPCO HTA HTCO HTR HV LICO LLCO LPA LPCO LSL LTA AUTO CYCLE COMPRESSOR CAPACITY CONTROL HIGH DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE ALARM HIGH DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE CUTOUT FILTER HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE ALARM HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE CUTOUT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE ALARM HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE CUTOUT HEATER HAND VALVE LIQUID INJECTION REFRIGERANT CUTOUT LOW OIL SEPARATOR LEVEL CUTOUT LOW SUCTION PRESSURE ALARM LOW SUCTION PRESSURE CUTOUT LEVEL SWITCH LOW OIL TEMPERATURE ALARM LTCO M MLC NV OF OHTR OPA OPCO P PE PM PSV SG STR SV TE TW V LOW OIL TEMPERATURE CUTOUT MOTOR MOTOR LOAD CONTROLLER NEEDLE VALVE OIL FILTER OIL HEATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH LOW OIL PRESSURE ALARM LOW OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT PUMP PRESSURE INDICATOR PUMP MOTOR HIGH PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE SIGHT GLASS STRAINER SOLENOID VALVE TEMPERATURE ELEMENT THERMOWELL VESSEL
P & I DIAGRAM, Models 24, 30, 39, & 50 w/Full-Lube Oil Pump
SUCTION GAS TO THE COMPRESSOR AC LPA LPCO OC PE 4
19
SHIPPED LOOSE
HV 1 7 11 12 SV 3 1
16 TE 1
HPA HPCO
PE 3 3 17 NV C-1
10
TE 2 OIL CHARGE DISCHARGE GAS FROM THE UNIT STOP/CHECK VALVE NOTE: THIS VALVE INCLUDES INTERNAL CHECK VALVE PSV 1 LSL 1
DTA DTCO
V-1 SG
HTR 1
LLCO
TE 4 TE 3 LTA LTCO OHTR HTA HTCO LICO P-1 PM-1
SG
F-1
PE 1 OPA OPCO
NV
STR
RXBPI50
CONNECTION DESCRIPTION
1 MAIN OIL SUPPLY 2 SLIDE VALVE POSITION 3 LOW Vi LIQUID INJECTION 4 HIGH Vi LIQUID INJECTION 5 ECONOMIZER 7 SUCTION PRESSURE 8 CLOSED THREAD 10 DISCHARGE PRESSURE 11 LIQUID INJECTION BLEED LINE 12 COALESCER BLEED LINE 15 VENT UNLOADING 16 THERMO WELL 18 OIL INJECTION 19 SUCTION PRESSURE 20 SEAL WEEPAGE
NOTES
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER INDICATE: PE1 OIL PRESSURE (MAINIFOLD) PE3 DISCHARGE PRESSURE PE4 SUCTION PRESSURE TEMPERATURE PROBES INDICATE: TE1 SUCTION GAS TEMPERATURE TE2 DISCHARGE GAS TEMPERATURE TE3 LUBE OIL TEMPERATURE TE4 SEPARATOR OIL TEMPERATURE SOLENOID VALVE FUNCTION: SV1 ENERGIZE UNLOAD SLIDE VALVE SV2 ENERGIZE LOAD SLIDE VALVE SV3 ENERGIZE INCREASE VOLUME RATIO SV4 ENERGIZE DECREASE VOLUME RATIO
A TO OIL SEPARATOR 3
WCOC
TSOC
RXBWCOC
RXBTSOC
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
VOLTAGE SOURCE
Selecting the voltage source is extremely important for proper operation of electronic equipment in an industrial environment. Standard procedure for electronic instrumentation is to provide a clean separate source voltage in order to prevent EMI, from other equipment in the plant, from interfering with the operation of the electronic equipment. Connecting electronic equipment to a breaker panel (also known as lighting panels and fuse panels) subjects the electronic equipment to noise generated by other devices connected to the breaker panel. This noise is known as electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI flows on the wires that are common to a circuit. EMI cannot travel easily through transformers and therefore can be isolated from selected circuits. Use a control transformer to isolate the electronic control panel from other equipment in the plant that generate EMI. (Figure 1)
GROUND CONTROL TRANSFORMER
ISOLATED CIRCUIT
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
CORRECT
WIRE SIZING
Size supply wires one size larger than required for amperage draw to reduce instantaneous voltage dips caused by large loads such as heaters and contactors and solenoids. These sudden dips in voltage can cause the processor, whether it be a microprocessor, a computer, or a PLC to malfunction momentarily or cause a complete reset of the control system. If the wire is loaded to its maximum capacity, the voltage dips are much larger, and the potential of a malfunction is very high. If the wire is sized one size larger than required, the voltage dips are smaller than in a fully loaded supply wire, and the potential for malfunction is much lower. The NEC code book calls for specific wire sizes to be used based on current draw. An example of this would be to use #14 gauge wire for circuits up to 15 amp or #12 gauge wire for circuits of up to 20 amp. Therefore, when connecting the power feed circuit to an electronic industrial control, use #12 gauge wire for a maximum current draw of 15 amp and #10 wire for a maximum current draw of 20 amp. Use this rule of thumb to minimize voltage dips at the electronic control.
ART1T
INCORRECT
ART1B
Figure 1
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
Grounding is the most important factor for successful operation and is also the most overlooked. The NEC states that control equipment may be grounded by using the rigid conduit as a conductor. This worked for the earlier relay systems, but it is not acceptable for electronic control equipment. Conduit is made of steel and is a poor conductor relative to a copper wire. Electronic equipment reacts to very small currents and must have a good ground in order to operate properly; therefore, copper grounds are required for proper operation. Note: aluminum may be used for the large three-phase ground wire. The ground wire must be sized the same size as the supply wires or one size smaller as a minimum. The three phase power brought into the plant must also have a ground wire, making a total of four wires. In many installations that are having electronic control problems, this essential wire is usually missing. A good ground circuit must be continuous from the plant source transformer to the electronic control panel for proper operation. (Figure 2) Driving a ground stake at the electronic control will cause additional problems since other equipment in the plant on the same circuits will ground themselves to the ground stake causing large ground flow at the electronic equipment.
Never run any wires through an electronic control panel that do not relate to the function of the panel. Electronic control panels should never be used as a junction box. These wires may be carrying large transients that will interfere with the operation of the control. An extreme example of this would be to run the 480 volts from a motor starter through the control panel to the motor. When running conduit to an electronic control panel, take notice of the access holes (knockouts) provided by the manufacturer. These holes are strategically placed so that the field wiring does not interfere with the electronics in the panel. Never allow field wiring to come in close proximity with the controller boards since this will almost always cause problems. Do not drill a control panel to locate conduit connections. You are probably not entering the panel where the manufacturer would like you to since most manufacturers recommend or provide prepunched conduit connections. Drilling can cause metal chips to land in the electronics and create a short circuit. If you must drill the panel, take the following precautions: First cover the electronics with plastic and tape it to the board with masking or electrical tape. Second, place masking tape or duct tape on the inside of the panel where you are going to drill. The tape will catch most of the chips. Then clean all of the remaining chips from the panel before removing the protective plastic. It would be a good idea to call the manufacturer before drilling the panel to be sure you are entering the panel at the right place. When routing conduit to the top of an electronic control panel, condensation must be taken into consideration. Water can condense in the conduit and run into the panel causing catastrophic failure. Route the conduit to the sides or bottom of the panel and use a conduit drain. If the conduit must be routed to the top of the panel, use a sealable conduit fitting which is poured with a sealer after the wires have been pulled, terminated and the control functions have been checked. A conduit entering the top of the enclosure must have an O ring-type fitting between the conduit and the enclosure so that if water gets on top of the enclosure it cannot run in between the conduit and the enclosure. This is extremely important in outdoor applications.
3-PHASE BUS
COPPER
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ART2
Figure 2
WIRING PRACTICES
Do not mix wires of different voltages in conduit. An example of this would be the installation of a screw compressor package. The motor voltage is 480 volts and the panel control power is 120 volts. The 480 volt circuit must be run from the motor starter to the motor in its own conduit. The 120 volt circuit must be run from the motor starter control transformer to the control panel in its own separate conduit. If the two circuits are run in the same conduit, transients on the 480 volt circuit will be inducted into the 120 volt circuit causing functional problems with the electronic control. Dividers must be used in wire way systems (conduit trays) to separate unlike voltages. The same rule applies for 120 volt wires and 220 volt wires. Also, never run low voltage wires in the same conduit with 120 volt wires. (Figure 3)
480 V 120 V
MOTOR
ART3
SEPARATE CONDUIT
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
Figure 3
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Never add relays, starters, timers, transformers, etc. inside an electronic control panel without first contacting the manufacturer. Contact arcing and EMI emitted from these devices can interfere with the electronics. Relays and timers are routinely added to electronic control panels by the manufacturer, but the manufacturer knows the acceptable device types and proper placement in the panel that will keep interference to a minimum. If you need to add these devices contact the manufacturer for the proper device types and placement. Never run refrigerant tubing inside an electronic control panel. If the refrigerant is ammonia, a leak will totally destroy the electronics. If the electronic control panel has a starter built into the same panel, be sure to run the higher voltage wires where indicated by the manufacturer. EMI from the wires can interfere with the electronics if run too close to the circuitry. Never daisy-chain or parallel-connect power or ground wires to electronic control panels. Each electronic control panel must have its own supply wires back to the power source. Multiple electronic control panels on the same power wires create current surges in the supply wires which can cause controller malfunctions. Daisy-chaining ground wires allows ground loop currents to flow between electronic control panels which also causes malfunctions. (Figure 4) It is very important to read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning the project. Make sure you have drawings and instructions with your equipment. If not, call the manufacturer and have them send you the proper instructions. Every manufacturer of electronic equipment should have a knowledgeable staff, willing to answer your questions or fax additional information. Following correct wiring procedures will ensure proper installation of your electronic equipment.
ART4T
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
CORRECT
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
ART4B
INCORRECT
Figure 4
Microprocessor Service Tool Kit Includes: CMOS Extractor Tool CMOS Insertion Tool Digital Multimeter Wrist Grounding Strap Antistatic Pad
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