MicroTech TM

Reciprocating chiller controller

for ALR & WHR units

❏ Installation and maintenance data

❏ catalog 130 C 93/01 B
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MicroTech control system Introduction

WARNING! This manual provides installation, set up and trouble
shooting information. For the MicroTech controller as
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. MAY CAUSE PERSONAL
provided on all ALR and WHR models of McQuay recipro-
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
cating chillers. A Monitor Program with separate literature,
Equipment must be properly grounded. Connections and is available for computer monitoring and networking.
service to the MicroTech control panel must only be
This manual is given as a supplement to the appropriate
performed by personnel knowledgable in the operation of
chiller installation manual for unit application information
the equipment being controlled.
as well as water and refrigerant piping details.

NOTICE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
The MicroTech Unit Control Panel, available on some
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
McQuay ALR and WHR products, contains a Model 250
with the instruction manual, may cause interference to
(used on the units with two compressors) or Model 280
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
(used on the units with 3 and 4 compressors) micropro-
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
cessor based controller which provides all monitoring and
to part 15 or the FCC Rules.
control functions required for the safe efficient operation of
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection the unit. The operator can monitor all operating conditions
against harmful interference when the equipment is by using the panels built in 2 line by 16 character display
operated in a commercial environment. and keypad or by using an IBM compatible computer
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to running McQuay Monitor software. In addition to providing
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be all normal operating controls, the MicroTech controller
required to correct the interference at his own expense. monitors all safety devices on the unit and will shut the
system down and close a set of alarm contactors if an
alarm condition develops. Important operating conditions
CAUTION! at the time an alarm occurs are retained in the controllers
memory to aid in troubleshooting and analysis.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE CONTROL PANEL
CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS The system is protected by a simple password scheme
AND IMPROPER EQUIPMENT OPERATION. which only allows access by authorized personnel. A valid
passwork must be entered into the panel keypad by the
When servicing equipment during rainy weather operator before any setpoints may be altered.
conditions, the electrical components in the main control
panel must be protected form the weather.
FEATURES OF THE MICROTECH CONTROL PANEL

CAUTION! • Enhanced head pressure control on air cooled units.

EXTREME TEMPERATURE HAZARD. CAN CAUSE • 12 key keypad for adjusting chiller water temperature
DAMAGE TO SYSTEM COMPONENTS. set-points, low water temperature cutout, high pressure
cutout, suction pressure cutout, and freeze protection. The
The MicroTech controller is designed to operate within an operator can use the keypad to monitor various operating
ambient temperature range of - 29°C to 52°C with a non- conditions, setpoints or alarm messages.
operating range of - 40°C to 60°C. The controller is
designed for 95% relative humidity (non condensing). • Easy-to-read 2 line by 16 character display for readout of
operating temperature and pressure, operating modes or
alarm messages.
CAUTION! • Security password protection against unauthorized
THE MICROTECH CONTROL PANEL CONTAINS changing of setpoints and other control parameters.
STATIC SENSITIVE COMPONENTS. A STATIC • Complete diagnostic to inform the operator of pre-alarms
DISCHARGE WHILE HANDLING ELECTRONIC and alarms. All alarms are time and date stamped so there
CIRCUIT BOARDS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE is no guessing of when the alarm condition occurred. In
COMPONENTS. addition, some operating conditions that existed at the
To prevent such damage during service involving board instant of shutdown can be recalled to aid in isolating the
replacement, McQuay recommends discharging any static cause of the problem.
electrical charge by touching the bare metal inside the • Soft Loading feature to reduce electrical consumption
panel before performing any service work. and peak demand charges during loop pull-down.
• Easy integration into building automatic systems via
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separate 4-20 milliamp signals for chilled water reset and control software and performing internal hardware tests.
demand limiting. Figure 2 - MicroTech Control board
• Internal time-clock for on/off scheduling.
• Communications capabilities for local system monitoring,
changing of setpoints, trend logging, remote reset, alarm C
and event detection via IBM compatible PC. The optional
B

KEY PAD / LCD DISPLAY

HI LO
modem kit supports the same features from an off-site PC EXPANSION
ADDRESS BUS
FUSE
F
running the McQuay Monitor software.

DIGITAL INPUT
• Manual control mode to override automatic unit staging. D E
Useful for system checkout.
PORTA A PORTA B
COMMUNICATIONS
(fuse bussman MCR-VA)

COMPONENTS DATA
The major component parts to the MicroTech controller A F
RUNNING G CPU

ANALOG INPUT
are described in the following section and are: RESET
ACTIVE
R
Y
STATUS
OUTPUT 0

1. MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD

2. ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT (ADI) BOARD
3. OUTPUT BOARD AND EXPANSION BOARD
4. KEYPAD/DISPLAY H DIGITAL INPUT G
5. PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
6. THERMISTOR SENSORS
All MicroTech components are mounted inside the control
section side of the unit's control cabinet. The individual 2. After the self-check period, the RESET LED will turn off
components are interconnected by ribbon cable, shielded and the green RUNNING LED will illuminate indicating the
multiconductor cables or discrete wiring. Power supply for controller's circuitry and software are operating correctly.
the unit system is 110V provided by T-1 transformer (Fur-
NOTE: If the RESET LED stays on or the RUNNING LED
nished by McQuay), while the power supply for the micro-
fails to illuminate disconnect the controller power by
processor system is provided by T-2 and T-3 transformers.
opening circuit breaker Q9 and re-check the field wiring.
All field wiring must enter the control cabinet through Observe the controller's LED's while re-connecting power
knockouts provided and is terminated on field wiring M1 byDimensioni
closing Q9 switch.
(mm)
Terminal.
If the RUNNING LED still does not turn on, refer to the
The standard ALR keypad/display is located inside the troubleshooting section in this manual.
control cabinet for protection from the weather while the
3. The amber OUTPUT Ø ACTIVE LED is associated with
back light WHR keypad/display is accessible through the
the external alarm output on the solid-state relay board
exterior of the control cabinet.
and will be illuminated during any alarm conditions.

1. MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD

The microprocessor control board is the core processor of
the MicroTech Controller. The Model 250 (used on ALR
and WHR with 2 compressors) and the 280 (used on ALR Table 1 Green and red microprocessor status led's
and WHR with 3 and 4 compressors), Control Board
contains the electronic hardware and software required to Green Red Indication
monitor and control the unit. The controller recieves input Off Off No power to controller
from the ADI board and send commands to the Output
Board to maintain the units optimum operating mode for Off On* Self-test failure controller defective
the current condition. On Off Microprocessor operating normally
The major components on the controller are: (*) For longer than 5 seconds
A) Three status light (LED - Light Emitting Diodes) Pos. A
on the controller which will indicate the microprocessor's
operating condition. The interpretation of the ON/OFF Table 2 Amber microprocessor status led
condition of this LED is shown in Tables 1 and 2.
Led status Indication
The proper sequence that these LED's follows upon
powering up the MicroTech controller is as follows: On continuosly Normal operation

1. The RED LED turns on remaining on for approximately Off Loss of power to controller or application
3 seconds after applying power to the controller. On program not executing
During this period, the microprocessor is checking the
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switches are necessary. For two through fifteen unit appli-

cations, the LO address should be set to 2 for the second
RUNNING G unit, 3 for the third unit, and up to F for the fifteenth unit.
CPU For more than fifteen units, the HI address must be chan-
RESET R STATUS ged on the sixteenth and higher numbered un its to provi-
de a unique address for each unit. For the seventeenth
ACTIVE Y OUTPUT 0 unit, HI = 1 and LO = 1. For the 33rd unit, HI = 2 and LO =
1. On multiple unit applications, a Network Master Panel is
Figure 3 - status LED's required to allow communications between units. (This
manual does not include information regarding networ-
B) KEYPAD/DISPLAY INTERFACE CONNECTION king).

Input command and operating parameters are receiving by

the controller from the user keypad through this port via a D) PORT- A (PC Terminal or phone line connection).
plug-in ribbon cable. Information is also sent from the
controller to the users display through this same port. This is an RS-232 communication port which can commu-
nicate from 300 to 9600 BAUD. Unit operation and control
can be done with an IBM compatible Personal Computer
C) HEXADECIMAL ADDRESS SWITCHES with available MicroTech Monitor Program software.

For each unit determine its logical location, for The necessary communication can take place through this
communications between Micro Controller in a MicroTech port via a phone line and optional Modem or local system
network. These are two hexadecimal switches (sometimes monitoring over a limited (The network uses the RS 232
simply called hex switches) on the Control board - Pos. C. communication standard with a maximum cable lenght of
15 mt.) through low voltage shielded twisted pair cable.
The switches are shown in Figure 4. The switches have an
arrow-shaped screwdriver slot in the center face. See the Personal Computer specification section of this
manual for specific hardware requirements.
The center face of the square block contains the numbers
0 through 9 and the letters A through F. The switch on the
left is designed the "high" switch and the switch on the E) PORT-B (Network connection)
right is designed the "Low" switch.
Multiple units may be connected together into a network,
If the chiller is not connected to an RS485 communica- RS-485 communication may take place between units via
tions loop, switches should be factory set to Hi = 0 and Lo a cable connected between these port on the various
=1 units. This communications occurs at speed from 1200 to
9600 BAUD. Refer to MicroTech Monitor program user's
Manual.
HI LO
F 012 F 012 F) ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION
BC E

BC E
3456

3456
D

Conditioned system variable inputs are received from the

789A 789A analog and digital input board through these port via a
plug-in ribbon cable, and send to the control board for
interpretation. These inputs are 0-5 VDC (Volt Direct
Figure 4 - Hex address switches Current) analog signals.

IMPORTANT! When changing (if necessary) the hex G) DIGITAL OUTPUT CONNECTION
switch settings, the panel must be powered down, then
Signal commands are used to control all compressors,
reenergized, in order to enter the new settings into
condenser fans, solenoid valves and alarm annunciation,
Microprocessor controller memory. This can most readily
are sent to the Output board through this port via a plug-in
be accomplished by opening, then resetting, the Q12
ribbon cable.
system switch in the main control box.

L) AUX/OUT TERMINAL
CAUTION!
There are several internal power supplies used by the
COMPRESSOR PUMPDOWN IS REQUIRED BEFORE
controller and its associated circuitry. The regulated 5
REMOVING POWER TO THE CONTROLLER OR
VDC power on terminal N. 9 is used to support the analog
SYSTEM CAN BE DAMAGED.
inputs on the ADI board and should not be used to operate
The compressors must be pumped down before the Q12 any external devices. An unregu lated 13 VDC power
switch is opened. supply is sent to the optional Modem kit through terminals
NOTE: For single unit applications, no changes to these 8(+) and 7(-) of this port.
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Output O is used for powering alarm light. before making any connection to these terminals.
Contact McQuay Service to discuss your application FUSES (refer to fig. 5) - There are two identical fuses
located to the right of the power supply input terminal on
the Micro Controller power supply circuit (13 VDC)

2. ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT BOARD (ADI BOARD).

POWER FUSES
(BUSSMAN GDC-T2A) The ADI Board provides low voltage power for the
temperature and pressure sensors. It also provides optical
isolation between the Microprocessor Control Board and
AC AC GND GND

all 24V switch inputs. LED's are furnished on the board to

POWER IN
(18-27 VCT)

4 give a visual indication of the status of all digital inputs. All

3 analog and digital signals from sensors, transducers, and
switches are received by the ADI Board and then sent to
2 the Microprocessor Control Board for interpretation.
1

2.1 CONTROLLER ANALOG INPUT

Analog inputs are used to read the various temperatures
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and pressures on the chiller as well as customer supplied
4-20mA reset signals. The controller's internal regulated 5
AUX / OUT VDC and 12 VDC supplies provide the correct operating
voltage for the sensors.
Figure 5 - Power supply

Table 3 - Analog input for WHR 045÷380 and ALR 035÷360 units

input No W.D. simb. Function Description & location Range Resolution

0 W100 Leaving evaporator water temp. Sensor is located in the leaving chilled -40 to 130°C 0.1°C
water nozzle. The signal is used for capacity
control and freeze protection (see note 1)
1 W12 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 1 Sensor is located in the circuit 1 suction line 35 to 1015kPa 0,7 kPa
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 1
2 W22 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 2 Sensor is located in the circuit 1 suction line
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 2
3 W13 Condenser pressure transducer Circ #1 Sensor is located in the Circ #1 discharge line. 140 to 3150kPa 3,5 kPa
Used to determine saturated refrigerant pressure
temperature. This sensor provides software high
pressure protection and head pressure control
4 W23 Condenser pressure transducer Circ #2 Sensor is located in the Circ #2 discharge line.
Used to determine saturated refrigerant pressure
temperature. This sensor provides software high
pressure protection and head pressure control
5 / Transducer power voltage ratio signal 5 VDC power supply to transducers / /
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input No W.D. simb. Function Description & location Range Resolution

6 Q19 Evaporator water temp. reset or when used A 4 to 20 mA DC (supplied by others) a building 4 to 20 mA DC /
by McQuay "Ice" mode switch (optional) automation system or temperature transmitter
to reset the leaving chilled water setpoint. The
impedance of the ADI board is 249 ohms
7 Q16 Demand limit or when used by McQuay A 4 to 20 mA DC (supplied by others) a building
Energy saving switch (optional) in the units automation system to determine the maximum
whit double speed compressor number of cool. stages which may be energized
The impedance of the ADI board is 249 ohms
8 W108 Entering evaporator water temperature Sensor is located in the entering chilled water -40 to 130°C 0.1°C
nozzle. The signal is used for monitoring and
for chilled water reset if selected. (see note 2)
9 W109 Entering condenser water temp. Sensor is located in the common entering -40 to 130°C 0.1°C
(O.A. temp. for air cooled units) condenser water nozzle or located under the
condenser coil as an outside air temp sensor for
air cooled units ALR (see note 2)
10 W110 Leaving condenser water temperature Sensor is located in the common entering
condenser water nozzle.
11 / Percent of total unit Amps (optional) A current transformer and adjustable voltage 0 to 4 VDC 1%
dropping resistor located in the power side of
the control box along with a voltage converter
board sends a DC signal proportional to total
motor current to the microprocessor
0 vdc = 0%, 4 vdc = 100%
12 W112 Suction temp. Circuit # 1 Sensor located to the Circ # 1 -40 to 130°C 0.5°C
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate superheat
13 W113 Suction temp. Circuit # 2 Sensor located to the Circ # 2
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate superheat
14 W114 Liquid line temp. Circuit # 1 Sensor located to the Circ # 1
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate subcooling
15 W115 Liquid line temp. Circuit # 2 Sensor located to the Circ # 2
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate subcooling

Note: the above analog input are common for Micro Control board model 250 & 280 ADI 16 & 24 equipped on the unit with two compressors both Copeland or
its equipped with 3 &4 McQuay compressors.

Table 4 Analog input for WHR 225÷285 and ALR 210÷260 3 compressors unit

Analog input for WHR 210÷380 and ALR 285÷360 4 compressors unit

input No W.D. simb. Function Description & location Range Resolution

16 W32 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 3 Sensor is located in the circuit 3 suction line 35 to 1015kPa 0,7 kPa
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 3
17 W42 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 4 Sensor is located in the circuit 4 suction line
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 4
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input No W.D. simb. Function Description & location Range Resolution

18 W32 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 3 Sensor is located in the Circ # 3 suction line 35 to 1015kPa 0,7 kPa
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 3
17 W42 Evaporator pressure transducer Circ # 4 Sensor is located in the Circ # 4 suction line
Used to determine suction saturated refrigerant
pressure and temperature. This sensor also
provides refrigerant freeze protection for Circ # 4
18 W33 Condenser pressure transducer Circ #3 Sensor is located in the Circ #3 discharge line. 140 to 3150kPa 3,5 kPa
Used to determine saturated refrigerant pressure
temperature. This sensor provides software high
pressure protection and head pressure control
19 W43 Condenser pressure transducer Circ # 4 Sensor is located in the Circ #4 discharge line.
Used to determine saturated refrigerant pressure
temperature. This sensor provides software high
pressure protection and head pressure control
20 W116 Suction temp. Circuit # 3 Sensor located to the Circ # 3 -40 to 130°C 0.1°C
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate superheat
21 W117 Suction temp. Circuit # 4 Sensor located to the Circ # 4
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate superheat
22 W118 Liquid line temp. Circuit # 3 Sensor located to the Circ # 3
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate subcooling
23 W119 Liquid line temp. Circuit # 4 Sensor located to the Circ # 4
suction line measures refrigerant temperature
to calculate subcooling

The above analog inputs are present only on the above units and are the conditions of the continuous table

Note: Sensor placement

1) In the ALR 285÷360 having 2 evaporators and not common water connection, sensor W100 W108 for entering and leaving water temperatures are
left near to the outlet nozzle of the evaporator.
Install the immersion well and the sensor bulb in the inlet and outlet chilled water common piping for the two evaporators.
Insert heat conducting compound inside the well before installing the sensors.

2) In the WHR units sensors W109 W110 for entering & leaving condenser water temperatures have to installed as explaned in point 1.
See figure 5 for dimension of immersion well and sensor

Figure 6 - Dimension of immersion well and sensor

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2.2 CONTROLLER DIGITAL INPUT

All digital Inputs are 24 VAC at 7,5 VAC to 24 VAC digital
Input contacts are considered closed. Below 7,5 VAC, the
contacts are considered open. The 7,5 VAC threshold is
the voltage at which the opto coupler conducts.
Note that each digital input has a red LED which is
illuminated when the contacts are closed (24 VAC is
present at board terminal).
See Table below for details and operating characteristics.

Table 5 Digital input for WHR 045÷190 & ALR 035÷180 units

Input & W.D. Circuit Contacts description

LED no simbols Description reference Closed Open

0 F13 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 1 Normal High pressure

1 F11 Oil differential pressure switch Compr # 1 Low oil pressure

2 MP1 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

3 / Open / /
4 / Open / /

5 Q12 System switch Unit Unit shutdown

6 F112 Phase/voltage monitor P.V.M. alarm

7 Q13 Pump down switch Circ # 1 Manual pumpdown

8 F23 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 2 High pressure

9 F21 Oil differential pressure switch Circ # 2 Low oil pressure

10 MP2 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

11 / Open / /

12 / Open / /

13 Q21 Remote stop switch Unit Run Pumpdown & stop

14 F116 Water flow switch Normal No evaporator (cond) flow

15 Q14 Pump down switch Circ # 2 Manual pumpdown

Note: These digital input are common for Micro control board model 250 ADI 16
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Table 6 Digital input for WHR 210÷380 & ALR 210÷360 units

Input & W.D. Circuit Contacts description

LED no simbols Description reference Closed Open

0 F13 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 1 Normal High pressure

1 F11 Oil differential pressure switch Compr # 1 Low oil pressure

2 MP1 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

3 F31 Oil differential pressure switch Compr # 3 Low oil pressure

4 MP3 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

5 Q12 System switch Unit Unit shut down

6 F112 Phase /voltage monitor P.V.M. alarm

7 Q13 Pump down switch Circ # 1 Manual pumpdown

8 F23 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 2 High pressure

9 F21 Oil differential pressure switch Compr # 2 Low oil pressure

10 MP2 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

11 F41 Oil differential pressure switch Compr # 4 Low oil pressure

12 MP4 Motor protection switch High compressor temp.

13 Q21 Remote stop switch Unit Run Pumpdown & stop

14 F116 Water flow switch Normal No evap (cond) flow

15 Q14 Pump down switch Circ # 2 Manual pump down

16 F33 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 3 High pressure

17 Q33 Pump down switch Low oil pressure

18 F43 Mechanical high pressure switch Circ # 4 High pressure

19 Q34 Pump down switch Manual pump down

20 F51-52 Thermal overload Compr # 1 High power absorbed

Dimensioni (mm)
21 F53-54 Thermal overload Compr # 2 compressor

22 F55-56 Thermal overload Compr # 3

23 F57-58 Thermal overload Compr # 4

Note: These digital input are common for Micro control board model 250 ADI 16

3. RELAY BOARD OUTPUTS

All of the MicroTech panel outputs are controlled by solid-
state relays which are driven by the model 250 or 280
controller. The controller activates a solid-state relay by
sending a "trigger" signal to the output board (See fig. 6)
via the attached ribbon cable. The relay responds to the
trigger by lowering it's resistance which allows current to
flow through it's "contacts". When the controller removes
the trigger signal, the relay's resistance becomes very
high, causing the current flow to stop. The outputs are
individually protected by a replacable 5 amp fuse mounted
on the output board adjacent to each relay. Tables 8 to 12
provide additional information about each output.
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Table 7 WHR 045÷100 Relay board outputs

digital Output
output Description

0 Alarm circuit & alarm

1 Chilled water pump relay

2 Circ # 1 liquid solenoid valve

3 Circ # 2 liquid solenoid valve

4 Compr # 1 MCR

5 Compr # 2 MCR
6 Compr # 1 unloader # 1

7 Compr # 2 unloader # 1
8 Compr # 1 unloader # 2

9 Compr # 2 unloader # 2

10 Condenser water pump circ # 1

11 Open

12 Open

13 Condenser water pump circ # 2

14 Open

15 Open

Figure 7. Output board 16 position

Figure 8. Output board 24 position

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Table 8 ALR 035÷095 Relay board outputs

digital Output Presence of the output relays on the board

output Description 035-038-045-055 060-065 070-075-085 095

0 Alarm circuit & alarm

1 Chilled water pump relay

2 Circ # 1 liquid solenoid valve

3 Circ # 2 liquid solenoid valve

4 Compr # 1 MCR

5 Compr # 2 MCR

6 Compr # 1 unloader # 1

7 Compr # 2 unloader # 1

8 Compr # 1 unloader # 2

9 Compr # 2 unloader # 2
10 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 1 X X X X

11 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 1 X X X

12 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 1 X X
13 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 2 X X X X
14 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 2 X X X
15 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 2 X X

Table 9 WHR 105÷190 & ALR 100÷180 Relay board outputs

digital Output Description

output Part winding (PWS) unit Double speed (2C) units

0 Alarm circuit & alarm contacts for remote indication

1 Chilled water pump relay

2 Circ # 1 liquid solenoid valve

3 Circ # 2 liquid solenoid valve

4 Compr # 1 MCR Compr # 1 MCR - Low speed

5 Compr # 1 unloader # 1 Compr # 1 MCR - High speed

6 Compr # 1 unloader # 2 Compr # 1 unloader # 1

7 Compr # 2 MCR Compr # 2 MCR - Low speed

8 Compr # 2 unloader # 1 Compr # 2 MCR - High speed

9 Compr # 2 unloader # 2 Compr # 2 unloader # 1

Note: 1 Digital output number 10 through 15 are not used on these units

2 Digital output number 6 and 9 are optional and present only when additional capacity reduction step are required

The above D.O. are common for WHR 105÷190 and ALR 100÷180 units. Following table shows the remaining outputs used on ALR units and are the

continuous of the previous table

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Table 10 ALR 100÷180 Relay board outputs Presence of the output relays on the board

10 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 1 X X X X X

11 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 1 X X X X X

12 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 1 X X X

13 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 2 X X X X X

14 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 2 X X X X X

15 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 2 X X X

100 110 130 155 180

Table 11 WHR 210÷380 & ALR 210÷360 Relay board outputs

digital Output Description

output Part winding (PWS) unit Double speed (2C) units

0 Alarm circuit & alarm contacts for remote indication

1 Chilled water pump relay

2 Circ # 1 liquid solenoid valve

3 Compr # 1 MCR Compressor # 1 - MCR low speed

4 Compr # 1 - unloader Compressor # 1 - MCR High speed

5 Circuit # 2 Liquid line solenoid valve

6 Compr # 2 MCR Compressor # 2 - MCR low speed

7 Compr # 2 - unloader Compressor # 2 - MCR High speed

8 Circuit # 3 Liquid line solenoid valve

9 Compr # 3 MCR Compressor # 3 - MCR low speed

10 Compr # 3 - unloader Compressor # 3 - MCR High speed

11 Circuit # 4 Liquid line solenoid valve

12 Compr # 4 MCR Compressor # 4 - MCR low speed

13 Compr # 4 - unloader Compressor # 4 - MCR High speed

The above D.O. are common for WHR 210÷380 and ALR 210÷360 Following table shows the remaining outputs used on ALR units and are the continuous of

the previous table

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Table 12 ALR 210÷360 Relay board outputs

14 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 1

15 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 1

16 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 1

17 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 2

18 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 2

19 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 2

20 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 3

21 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 3

22 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 3

23 Condenser fan stage 1 circ # 4

24 Condenser fan stage 2 circ # 4

25 Condenser fan stage 3 circ # 4

3.2 Diox expansion board

The model 280 controller on ALR 285÷360 units is
equipped with an expansion board to accomodate
additional digital outputs which are allocated on 4 position
output board, required for four circuit application

Dimensioni (mm)
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4. Keypad & Display

General description
.... MENU Information ....
The information stored in the MicroTech controller can be .... ITEM Information ....
viewed (one menu and one item a time) through a two line
by sixteen character LCD display.
The current MENU is shown on the top line and the cur- CATEGORY MENU ITEM ACTION
rent MENU ITEM on the bottom line of the display. STATUS ALARMS CLEAR
PREV. PREV. INCR.
The MicroTech keypad consist of twelwe pressure
NEXT NEXT DECR.
sensitive membrane switchs. This keys are used to step CONTROL SWITCH ENTER

through, access, and manipulate the information stored in

the MicroTech controller using a tree -like structure. The
keypad key are divided into four groups, with two or four
keys in each.
the related menu (control/status) item somewhere else in
These groups of keys and their functions are described the tree-structure. For example, if this key is pressed in a
below. unit equipped with two compressors, while the current me-
nu item is Menu Item 4-A.1 ( Lvg Evap = 6,2°C) the dis-
play shifts to Menu Item 14-A.1 (Lvg Evap Spts = 5,9°C).
First group: CATEGORY
This provide for easy review of actual versus set point va-
CATEGORY
The keys in this group provide quick lues.
access to strategic menus throughout the
Menu structure directory on page 47, include a listing of all
STATUS ALARMS menu tree-structure.
the currently supported switching functions.
This reduces the need to step through all
CONTROL SWITCH
the menus, one by one, in order to reach
the designed menu. Second group: MENU
There are three categories which make up MENU
The keys in this group as for stepping
the tree structure and are described below. from menu to menu in the menu tree-
PREV.
Each Category is divided into Menu and each Menu into structure.
NEXT
Menu Item.
STATUS

KEY Pressing STATUS key at any time shift the

display to Menu # 1 related to Unit Status which is the first PREV.
menu of the STATUS category.
This provides information on the current and chiller KEY Pressing PREV. shift the display to the
operating conditions. previous menu.
CONTROL Note: When Menu # 1 is currently in the display (the first
KEY Pressing CONTROL key at any time shifts the menu in the menu tree-structure) pressing PREV. causes
display to Menu # 13 (control mode) for units with two an "end of menus" message to appear in the display.
compressors and to Menu # 19 for units with three & four Pressing PREV. again causes the display to wrap around
compressors. to the last menu in the tree-structure.
NEXT

This is the first menu of the control category, which provi-

de for the input of all the unit control parameters changea- KEY Pressing NEXT shift the display to the next
bles through the keypad. These include cooling, compres- menu.
sor and condenser fan control parameters as well as time
schedules and alarm limits. Note: When the last menu in the menu tree-structure is
currently display, pressing NEXT causes an "end of menu"
ALARMS message to appear in the display. Pressing NEXT again
KEY Pressing ALARMS key at any time shifts the causes the display to wrap around to Menu # 1 that is the
display to Menu # 24 (Circuit 1 current alarm) for units with first menu in the menu tree-structure.
two compressors and to Menu # 30 for units with three
and four compressors. This is the first menu of the ALARM
category and provide information regarding current and Third group: ITEM
ITEM
previous alarm conditions. The keys in this group are for stepping
SWITCH PREV.

KEY Pressing SWITCH key at any time toggles the NEXT

display beween the current menu (status/control) item and
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ENTER
PREV.

from item within a menu. appear in the display.

KEY Pressing PREV. shifts the display to the KEY Once a change has been made the desired
previous items in a menu. value, pressing
CLEAR ENTER locks in the new value.
Note: When the first item in a menu is currently in the
display, pressing PREV. causes an "end of items" messa-
KEY Pressing ALARMS followed by CLEAR clears
ge to appear in the display pressing PREV. again causes
the current alarm. Also when a change is made to a menu
the display
NEXT to wrap around to the last item in the menu.
item, pressing CLEAR returns the display to the original
value as long as ENTER has not yet been pressed.
KEY Pressing NEXT shifts the display to the next Note: the cause of an alarm should always be determined
item in a menu. and corrected before resetting the alarm through the
keypad.
Note: when the last item in a menu is currently in the
display, pressing NEXT causes an "end of items" messa-
ge to appear in the display. Pressing NEXT again causes
the display to wrap around to the first item in the menu
Example of keypad operation

Fourth group: ITEM

ACTION A) To change a control setpoint
The keys in this group are for making
CLEAR
As an example of using keypad key fuctions, consider
INCR. changes to the unit control parameter or
reprogramming the Leaving evaporator setpoint on ALR or
for cleaning alarm conditions.
DECR.
WHR equipped with two compressors, from 7 to 6°C.
ENTER
Note: before a change to a parameter can
This consists of changing the Menu Item 14-A.1 entry from
be made or before an alarm can be clea-
7 to 6°C.
ned, the display prompts the user with an "enter pas-
sword" message. Assume Menu # 1 Unit Status is currently in the display.
The following key sequence is followed:
At this point, the password must be entered before the
user can continue with the action. 1. Press the CATEGORY group CONTROL key one time.
This switches the display to Menu # 13 (the first menu in
the CONTROL category).
PASSWORD INFORMATION
2. Press the MENU group NEXT key once. This shifts the
The password for ALR and WHR units is always the display to Menu Item 14-A.
ENTER ENTER
successive pressingENTof
ER ENTER
the following ACTION group keys:
3. Press one of the ACTION group key one time. This
prompts the user to enter the password.
Once this has been
4. Enter the 4 character authorization password (four ti-
done, the user can make changes to the menu item
mes ENTER key). After the password verified message,
entries. After entering the correct password, the controller
press the ACTION group DECR.- key. Note that the value
will allows a 5 minute time period during which the
begins to blink. Continue pressing the DECR.- key until
operator may make any necessary set point adjustments.
the desired value is shown.
Any keypad activity will reset the timer for the full 5
5. Pressing the ACTION group ENTER key one time to set
minutes so the password only needs to be entered once
the value. This stores the new entry into the MicroTech
per section.
controller memory. Note the value stops to blinking.
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the password access time will
6. Pressing the CATEGORY group STATUS key then
expire providing protection against unauthorized users.
INCR. shifts the display back to Menu # 1.
Note: During the enter password procedure, pressing the
KEY When changing the value of a menu item wrong key causes an "Password Invalid" message appear
entry, pressing INCR. + shifts the menu item display line to in the display.
the next available selection or next higher values, conti-
nuing pressing this key cause to get to the upper limit of
B) To view and clear a current alarm
the value range and "high limit reached" message appear
in the display. 1. Press the ALARM key Circuit # 1 Current Alarm is
DECR.
displayed.
2. Press the CLEAR key. The alarm is cleared and normal
KEY When changing the value of a menu item
operation of Circuit # 1 is resumed.
entry, pressing DECR. - shifts the menu item display line
to the next previous available selection or the lower va- 3. Press NEXT MENU key. Circuit # 2 Current Alarm is
lues, continuing pressing this key cause to get to the lower displayed.
limit of the values range and "low limit reached" message 4. Repeat step 2 to CLEAR the alarm
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5. Pressure transducer Table 13 - MicroTech thermistor resistance & Testing

Evaporator transducers are selected for a specific
operating range and provide an output signal which is °C Ω VDC °C Ω VDC °C Ω VDC
proportional to the sensors is 34 to 1000 kPa with a
resolution of 0,1 psig. Condenser pressure sensors have a
-14 20563 4,30 20 3747 2,65 54 929 1,09
range of 138 to 3100 kPa and a resolution of 3 kPa. The
pressure transducers require an external 5 VDC power -12 18468 4,23 22 3425 2,54 66 863 1,03
supply to operate which is provided at field wiring terminal
-10 16597 4,16 24 3134 2,43 58 802 0,97
# 14. This connection should not be used to power any
additional devices. The transducer output characteristics 18 14986 4,09 26 2873 2,32 60 746 0,91
are detailed in fig 9.
-6 13388 4,06 28 2631 2,21 62 694 0,86

-4 12049 3,92 30 2418 2,1 64 645 0,81

(5V DC ± 0.12) Output characteristics -2 10857 3,83 32 2219 2 66 63 0,77

5 100
0 9797 3,73 34 2042 1,9 68 562 0,72
90
Output supply voltage VDC

Output (% supply voltage)

Evaporator ref. 2 8851 3,63 36 1879 1,81 70 525 0,68

4 80
70 4 8006 3,53 38 1731 1,71 72 491 0,64
3 60
6 7252 3,43 40 1596 1,62 74 459 0,6
50
2 40 8 6577 3,32 42 1474 1,54 76 430 0,57
Condenser ref.
30 10 5971 3,21 44 1362 1,45 78 402 0,54
1 20
12 5427 3,1 46 1259 1,37 80 377 0,51
10
02 14 4939 2,99 48 1166 1,3 82 353 0,48
0 0
-100 1000 1000 1000
16 4500 2,87 50 1080 1,22 84 331 0,45
0
Pressure kPa
18 4104 2,76 52 1001 1,16 86 310 0,42

Figure 9 condenser and evaporator transducers

6. Thermistor sensor
MicroTech use a negative temperature coefficient
thermistor for temperature sensing. A normal sensor will
measure 3392 ohms at 22,2°C between ground and 5
VDC source from the micro control board. METER
THERMISTOR
The voltage between these two resistance varies as the
resistances of the resistance of the sensor varies, and this
voltage is converted to temperature by the controller, Ω
- +
table13 shows the variations of thermistor resistance with
temperature. Sensors are pre-mounted and connected to BLACK
the MicroTech wiring strip with shielded cable. WHITE
• Entering and leaving condenser (if applicable) evaporator
temperature
• Suction an liquid line temperature (provides direct display
of subcooling and superheat)
METER
• Ambient O.A. temperature. THERMISTOR
ADI-BOARD
V
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE - +
The controller is shipped factory tested and pre-configured BLACK
for the type of unit to be controlled. S
WHITE
G

SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS

Sensors and Transducers are pre-mounted and connected
to the MicroTech field wiring strip with shielded cable.
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Figure 10 Typical Field Wirin

CONTROL WIRING The terminal N. 311 e 312 are available at the field wiring
terminal to energize an external alarm device such as a
All low voltage control wiring is installed, labeled and
bell, light or relay. An alarm annunciator rated for a
tested by the factory prior to shipment.
maximum load of 1,5 Amps at 110 VAC maximum.
The solid state relay alarm signal is de-energized during
INTERLOCK WIRING normal operation and will energize on an alarm condition.
All interlock wiring to field devices such as flow switches During a pre-alarm condition, the alarm output will pulse at
and pump starters is provided by the installing contractor. a rate of 5 seconds on, 4 seconds off.
Refer to Figure 6 as well as the unit wiring schematics and NOTE: The alarm signal is not active during a power
typical application drawings at the end of this manual for failure and will not provide a "Loss of power" alarm.
details.

REMOTE 4-20 MILLIAMP SIGNALS

EXTERNAL ALARM CIRCUIT
Signals for chilled water reset and demand limit can be
The MicroTech panel can activate an external alarm provided by the customer and should be connected to the
energizing the solid state relay (output 0) When an alarm appropriate terminals on the field wiring strip inside the
or pre-alarm condition is detected. control cabinet.
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CALIBRATION DIGITAL OUTPUTS

The control software is installed and tested by the factory Devices wired to the digital outputs would tipically be an
prior to shipping therefore no periodic calibration of the optional Chilled Water Pump control relay or an Alarm
controller is required. All control and safety setpoints will Annunciator.
be checked and adjusted if necessary by the installing
The MicroTech output device is a normally open solid-sta-
contractor prior to starting the unit. The MicroTech control-
te relay with an on board, replaceable 5 amp fuse.The sta-
ler contains default setpoints which will be appropriate for
tus of all outputs are shown by individual red LED's for ea-
most common installations. Refer to Control Menu section
se of determining output status.
in this manual for a listing of the factory default settings.

AUDIBLE ALARM
MODEM KIT
It is highly recommended that an audible alarm be wired to
An optional modem kit may be factory or field installed for
the Alarm Output of the Reciprocating control panel so
remote monitoring of the chiller from an off-site PC running
that the operator is alerted to any alarm condition as soon
the McQuay Monitor software. The kit comes complete
as possible. This alarm output is de-energized during nor-
with modem, wiring harness and installation instructions.
mal operation or safety shutdown of a unit controller.

FIELD WIRING
COMMUNICATION PORTS
Interconnecting wiring for the reciprocating control panel
Communication ports are provided on the MicroTech
may consist of:
controller for connection to an IBM compatible computer
- Power Winring-110 VAC for local or remote system monitoring. All communication
- Analog Input Signals network wiring utilizes low voltage shielded twisted pair
- Digital Input Signals cable. The network uses the RS 232C communication
- Communications to a Personal Computer standard with a maximum cable lenght of 15 mt. See the
- Telephone Line for Remote Modem Access Personal Computer Specification section of this manual for
specific hardware requirements.

POWER SUPPLIES
TELEPHONE LINE
There are several internal power supplies used by the
controller and its associated circuitry. For Remote Modem Access, a voice quality, direct dial
The regulated 5 VDC power on terminal n. 14 is used to telephone line is required if remote access and monitoring
support the analog inputs on the ADI Board and should of the unit controller is desired. The phone line should be
not be used to operate any external devices. An unregula- terminated with a standard RJ-11 modular phone plug.
ted 12VDC power supply is available on field wiring termi-
nal n. 336 and an unregulated 24VAC supply is provided
at terminal n. 5.Both of these may be used for powering STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN
external devices such as low current relays and light.
Contact McQuay Service to discuss your application PRE STARTUP
before making any connections to these terminals.
1. With main disconnect open, check all electrical
connections in control panel and starter to be sure they
DEMAND LIMIT, CHILLED WATER RESET SIGNALS are tight and provide good electrical contact.
Although connections are tightened at the factory, they
The optional demand limit and chilled water reset signals
may have loosened enough in shipment to cause a
are 4 to 20 milliamp DC signals. The resistive load used to
malfunction.
condition the milliamp signalsis a 249 ohm resistor factory
mounted on the ADI Board. 2. Check and inspect all water piping. Make sure flow
direction is correct and piping is made to correct
connection on evaporator and condenser.
DIGITAL INPUT SIGNALS
3. Open all water flow to the condenser and evaporator.
Remote contacts for all digital inputs such as the chilled
4. Start manually evaporator condenser water pump.
water flow switch and the remote start/stop switch must be
Check all piping for leaks. Vent the air from the evaporator
dry contacts suitable for the 24VAC control signals from
and condenser water circuit as well as from the entire
the reciprocating control panel.
water system. The cooler circuits should contain clean,
non-corrosive water.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT 110 VAC CONTROL 5. If water regulating valves are provided, connect their
POWER INTO THESE OR ANY OTHER CONNECTING capillary to the manual valves provided on the condensers
CIRCUITS. and open the manual valves.
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6. Turn the main power Q10 switch, the F120 transformer STARTUP
circuit breaker, auxiliary circuits Q9 circuit breaker, and
1. Open the compressor suction and discharge shutoff
emergency stop Q11 push bottom to "ON" position.
valves until backseated. Always replace valve seal caps.
This will energize crankcase heaters R1, R3, R4 the
2. Open the manual liquid line shutoff valve.
compressor motor protector MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4 and
the R6 evaporator heater (only ALR units). 3. Check to see that the unit F120, Q9, Q11 switches are
in the "off" position.
Crankcase heaters have operate at least 12 hours prior to
start-up. 4. Check to see that the pumpdown switches Q13-14 and
Q33-34 are in the "manual pumpdown" position and the
Crankcase should be warm.
control system switch Q12 is in the "off" position.
Making sure Q12 system switch and pumpdown switches
5. Thtow the main power Q10 and control circuit
Q13-Q14 and Q33-Q34 are on "OFF" position.
disconnects to the "on" position.
The 24V T2 transformer provides power to the MicroTech
6. Verify crankcase heaters have operated for at least 12
controller and related components.
hours prior to startup. Crankcase should be warm.
With 24V power applied, the controller will check the
7. Turn the unit main power Q10 switch to the "on"
position of the front panel System Switch. If the switch is in
position.
the "stop" position the chiller will remain off and the display
will indicate the operating mode to be OFF:SystemSW. 8. Turn the F120, Q9, Q11 switches to the "on" position.
The controller will then check the PumpDown Switches. If 9. The MicroTech controller contains factory installed
either switch is in the "stop" position, that circuit's default setpoints which will be appropriate for most
operating mode will be displayed as OFF:PumpDownSw. common installations. Step through all the unit's setpoints
If the remote Start/Stop Switch is open, the chiller will be by using the keypad/displayand adjust them as required to
OFF:Remote Sw. meet the job specifications.
The chiller may also be commanded off via the The chiller is shipped with "Manual unit off" as default
communications network if a separate RMS Panel is operating mode to avoid improper operating mode by the
installed. The display will show OFF:RemoteComm if this operator. Select automatic operation in the Control Menu
operating mode is in effect. before to go on. Any alarms appearing on the display
should be cleared at this time by pressing the CLEAR key
If an alarm condition exists which prevents normal
on the keypad/display.
operation of both refrigerant circuits, the chiller will be
disabled and the display will indicate OFF:AllCompAlarm. Watch the LED's on the input board, if no alarm is present
all LED's on the ADI board unless = 1, 3, 9, 11 referred to
Assuming none of the above "Off" conditions are true, the
oil pressure switch and = 7, 15, 17, 19 referred to circuits
controller will examine the internal time schedule to
switches must be "on" and see also output board to
determine if the chiller should start.
determine the operating status of the controller's outputs
The operating mode will be OFF:TimeClock if the time while performing the following system checks.
schedule indicates an "off" time period.
Move the Q12 System Switch to the "on" position. LED = 5
7. Check compressor oil level. Prior to startup, then oil on the ADI Board will turn on and if the internal time
level should cover at least one-third of the oil sightglass. schedule indicates an "on" period, the chilled water pump
output will be activate. The keypad/display will show the
8. Check pressure drop across evaporator and condenser,
unit status as OFF: PumpDnSw's.
and see that water flow is correct per the design flow rates
and data on page 9.
9. Check the actual line voltage to the unit to make sure it NOTE: The chilled water pump output will remain energi-
is the same as called for on the compressor nameplate zed anytime the chiller is enable. The pump output is
within + 10% and that phase voltage unbalance does not deenergized whenever the chiller is in an OFF Mode
exceed 2%. initiated by the System Down Switches or Network
Verify that adequate power supply and capacity is communicationbs. When the chiller shifts from a Cooling
available to handle load. Mode to one of these off Modes, the chilled water pump
output will remain energized for 60 seconds.
10. Make sure all wiring and fuses are of the proper size.
Also make sure all interlock wiring is completed per This will maintain water flow through the evaporator during
McQuay diagrams. pumpdown and prevent rapid cycling of the chilled water
pump.
11. Verify that all mechanical and electrical inspections by
code authorities have been completed. 10. Move Q13, Q14, and Q33, Q34 circuit switches to the
"on" position. LED's = 7, 15, 17, 19 on the ADI Board will
12. Make sure all auxiliary load and control equipment is
illuminate. If none of "off" conditions are present the
operative and that an adeguate cooling load is available
MicroTech Controller will initiate a start sequence and
for initial startup.
energize the chilled water pump output relay.
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The chiller will remain in the Waiting For Flow mode until control box, to allow the unit emergency stop in case of
the field installed flow switches indicates the presence of malfunction, the unit must be restarted following this
chilled water flow. If flow is not proven within 30 seconds, procedure:
the alarm output will be turned on and the chiller will
1. Move switches Q13-Q14 and Q33-Q34 to the OFF
continue to wait for proof of chilled water flow.
position.
Once flow is established the controller will sample the
2. Reset emergency stop switch Q11.
chilled water temperature and compare it against the
Leaving Chilled Water Setpoint, the Control <band and the 3. Repeat start-up procedure from beginning.
Load Delay which have been programmed into the
controller"s memory. If the leaving chilled water
temperature is above the Leaving Chilled Water Setpoint WEEKEND OR TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN
plus half of the adjustable Control Band plus Start-up Move the Circuit switches to the "OFF" position. Each
Delta-Temp. Setpoint. circuit will pumpdown and the compressors will stop. In
The controller number of starts will select the refrigerant this condition, the compressors will remain off and no
circuit with the lowest as the lead circuit and enter the first additional pumpdown will occur even if the evaporator
stage of the Cool Staging Mode. pressure rises above the LPCutin setpoint.
The controller will open the liquid line solenoid valve of After both circuits have been pumped down, open the
the lead refrigerant circuit (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) allowing Remote Stop Switch and the controller will stop the chilled
refrigerant to flow through the expansion valve and into water pump.
the evaporator. When the evaporator refrigerant pressure Startup After Temporary Shutdown - Move the Q13-14-33
rises above the LPCutln Setpoint the controller will start or 34 Circuits switches to the "ON" position. If the
the first compressor. controller is calling for cooling, the compressors will start
The first condenser fan stage will be started in conjunction and the unit will stage up as required. If cooling is not
with the first compressor to provide initial head pressure requested, the circuits may pump down and the
control. The MicroTech controller continuously monitors compressors will stop.
the lift pressure referenced to several head pressure
control setpoints and will adjust the number of operating
condenser fans as required to maintain proper head EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
pressure. For WHR unit Copeland compressors, the
condenser pump will be started in conjunction with the first CAUTION!
compressor to provide head pressure control.
It is the operator's responsability to provide protection
The unit will stage up automatically to meet system against water circuit freezing on ALR units. All water must
demand based on the setpoints stored in the controller's be drained from the evaporator and associated piping and
memory and the keypad/display will show the unit's cur- power for the cooler heating cable should be applied via
rent cooling stage. separate disconnect if freezing ambient conditions are
Condenser fans for the lead refrigerant circuit will be expected.
cycled as required to maintain proper condenser pressure. 1. Close the manual liquid line shutoff valves. Move the
All operating characteristics will be viewable on the circuits switches to the "OFF" position. Each operating
keypad/display. circuit will pumpdown and the compressors will stop. In
11. After running the unit for a short time, check the oil this condition, the compressors will remain off and no
level in each compressor crankcase, rotation of condenser additional pumpdown will occur even if the evaporator
fans (if any), and check for flashing in the refrigerant pressure rises above the LPCutln setpoint.
sightglass. 2. After both circuits have been pumped down, open the
12. After system performance has stabilized, it is Remote Stop Switch and the controller will stop the chilled
necessary that the "Compressorized Equipment Waranty water pump.
Form" be completed to obtain full warranty benefits. Be 3. Move the Q12 System Switch and the Q11 "Emergency
sure to list the pressure drop across both vessels. This Stop" position. Turn off main power to the chiller and to the
form is shipped with the unit and after completion should chilled water pump.
be returned to the McQuay Service Department through
your sales representative. 4. Close the compressor suction and discharge valves and
the oil equalization line valve.

NOTE: Initial start-up is to be performed only by McQuay 5. Tag all opened electrical disconnect switches to warn
autorized Service organization. This is a must to obtain full against startup before opening the compressor suction,
warrants benefits. discharge and liquid valves.
6. On ALR units, drain all water from the unit evaporator
EMERGENCY STOP and chilled water piping and leave power applied to the
cooler heating cable if the unit will be exposed to freezing
A red switch Q11 is provided on the front panel of the ambient temperatures.
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LOW AMBIENT START In the event the evaporator pressure rises above the
LPCutln Setpoint, the controller will initiate another
If the saturated condenser temperature is less than 15°C
pumpdown sequence. After the second pumpdown, the
(1480 KPa) at the time of circuit startup, the low ambient
controller will allow only one additional pumpdown to occur
start logic will cause the following changes in the normal
every 120 minutes if required.
startup sequence.
The first compressor will start when the solenoid valve is
opened regardless of whether the evaporator pressure
has risen above the LPCutln setpoint. The refrigerant
AIR COOLED HEAT RECOVERY UNITS
freeze protect setpoint will be ignored for 180 seconds to
allow time for the refrigerant pressure to build. If at the Heat recovery operation is enabled only when condenser
conclusion of the 180 second timer the evaporator water flow is verified by the field installed condenser flow
pressure is still below the LPCutln setpoint, the circuit will switch. With Q17 closed and on a call for heat, the field
shutdown and the alarm output be activiated. provided heat recovery control switch closes initiating a 5
minute time delay.
The chilled water freeze alarm setpoint is enforced during
low ambient starts and will shut down the chiller if a water After 5 minutes the time delay will close energizing K9
freeze condition is detected. relay. K9 will de-energize the condenser fans and energi-
ze solenoid valves Y11, Y12, Y31 and Y41, rerouting the
If at any time during low ambient start the evaporator
compressor discharge gas to the heat recovery
pressure drops to 70 kPa the chiller will shut off and a "Lo
condensers.
Evap Pressure" alarm will be generated.
Upon satisfying the heating demand, the heat recovery
control switch opens which will start the condenser fans
and re-route the refrigerant back to the air cooled
condenser. KT16, 26, 36 and 46 will delay switch-over of
PUMPDOWN CONTROL
Y20 for 20 seconds when entering heat recovery mode to
Pumpdown of each refrigeration circuit will always occur allow time for the refrigerant charges to stablize.
when the circuit is commanded from a "Cooling" mode to
an "Off: Ready" mode. The pumpdown sequence closes
the solenoid valve and the lead compressor in the circuit is
used to perform the pumpdown.
MENU DESCRIPTION
The compressor is fully loaded during pumpdown if
A description of each of the three structures, STATUS,
unloaders are present. While in the units with double
CONTROL and ALRM is here given.
speed compressor the controllers shall pumpdown the
circuit in either high speed and low speed (which ever For each structure are explanation of each menu is also
condition the circuit was in when the pumpdown request given
was made). An alarm condition in the refrigerant circuit will
disable the pumpdown sequence.
Pumpdown will occur if the evaporator pressure is above
the LPCutln pressure and stop when the pressure reaches
the LPCutOut pressure. If the evaporator pressure has not
dropped to the LPCutOut setpoint after 180 seconds, the
controller will stop all compressors and activate the alarm
output. Alarm will be "Can't Pump Down".
Note that pumpdown can be commanded by the operator
by moving the circuit switch from "ON" to "OFF". When
manual pumpdown is activated, the circuit will pump down
once and then shut off. No additional compressor
operation will occur even if the evaporator pressure climbs
above the LPCutln setpoint.
When the switch is moved to the "Auto" position, the first
compressor will start and the unit will stage up as required
if the controller is calling for cooling. If cooling is not
requested , the circuits will pump down and the
compressors will stop.
If the chiller is commanded Off by the Time Schedule,
Remote Communications or the Remote Stop Switch, the
chiller will pump down and stop when the evaporator
pressure falls to the LPCutOut Setpoint.
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STATUS MENUS

Menu 's1 through 12 for ALR & WHR units equipped with 2 compressors, and 1 through 18 for ALR & WHR units
equipped with 3 & 4 compressors. Provides chiller operating information and display of sensor readings. The items listed
under these stautus menus are affected by the settings under the associated control menus and are not directly adjusted
via keypad.

STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONS

1 1. Unit Status The chiller operating status is displayed within this Menu.

When the mode of the unit is "Manual Unit Off" (see Menu 13-A.1)
A 1 OFF: Manual Mode note that all the outputs will be off thus no pump down will take
place, and no operation of the chiller water pump. This is the
default mode of operation when the unit is shipped or when new
code is down loaded into a unit.

2 OFF: System Sw Q12 switch located in the front panel of the unit is in the OFF
position.

3 OFF: Remote Comm. Controller has been commanded to an off state via Remote
Communications

4 OFF: Remote Sw Upon start up the panel will check the "Remote Stop Switch" digital
input. Note that from the factory, the unit will ship with a mecha-
nical jumper between 303-304 field terminals. If the switch is open,
the controller will remain in the "OFF: Remote Switch" mode.

5 OFF: Time Clock Upon closure of the remote Stop switch the unit will assure an
"OFF Time Schedule" mode. Note that if a customer wishes for the
unit to run whenever the remote switch is closed, the eight-day
time clock must be set to start at 00:00 and stop at 23:59 for all
day.

6 All Comp. Alarm This is the mode which will be displayed when all circuits are in
alarm condition which means no cooling is possible.

7 OFF: PumpDn Sw's Q13;Q14-Q33 and Q34 pump down digital inputs for all circuits are
in the "OFF" position, the mode of the chiller is "OFF: Pump Down
Switch's"

8 OFF: Ready OFF Ready or Standby

9 Starting If none of the above "OFF" conditions are true, the unit will attempt
to start, this is a transition mode to tell the operator that the
controller will attempt to start the unit.
10 Wait for Flow
Once a start has been requested, the controller shall energize the
chilled water pump and check for the presence of chilled water
flow via the normally open flow switch (connected between
terminals 305-306) If flow is not present, the controller will stay in
the "Wait for Flow" mode until flow is established. This is
considered to be a "warning" condition which will generate a pre-
alarm. Loss off chilled water flow during chiller operation will cause
the unit to log the alarm and return to the "Waiting for Flow" state.
When chilled water flow has been re-established, the alarm will
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11 Wait for Load When chilled water flow is established the controller will wait for a
period of time equal to the "Load Delay" setpoint (Menu 15-D) to
determine if the chilled water loop is above the current chilled
water setpoint. If the leaving chilled water temperature is above the
leaving chilled water setpoint (Menu 14-A) plus half of the Control
band (Menu 14-C) plus Startup Delta T (Menu 14-D), the controller
will enter the Cool Staging mode otherwise the controller will wait
until the end of the currently scheduled run period.
Example: If the leaving chilled water setpoint is 6°C and the
Control Band is 1,6°C and the StartupD-T set point is 1,4°C. The
leaving chilled water temperature must be 6+0,8+1,4=8,2°C before
12 Cool Stage Up the chiller will enablecool staging.

Cool Stage Down These are momentary operating modes indicating a stage-up or
stage-down is being initiated by the controller.

13 Cool Staging #

This the normal mode the chiller will be in while cooling. The
number of currently active cooling stages will be displayed. The
stage is only an indicator of system capacity and does not indicate
which compressor or circuits are on.
Note: that "Cool Stage O" means that compressors are currently
not available to be energize due to anti-cycle timers. If the load
drops, such that the chiller is at stage 1 and the leaving chilled
14 Manual Cool
water temperature is below the leaving chilled water temp.
Setpoint (Menu 14-A.1), less half of the Control Band (Menu 14-C),
B 1 Inter Stg = ### sec less Shut Down Delta T (Menu 14-E) the chiller will go from the
"Cooling Starting" mode to the "Wait for flow" mode.

2 2. Circ. # 1 Status The current operating condition of refrigerant circuit # 1 is

displayed whenever this menu is selected. There is only one item
contained in this menu.
A 1 OFF: System Sw

See Menu 1 - Item A-2

2 OFF: Manual mode
See Menu 1 - Item A-1

3 OFF: Alarm

Off due to Alarm condition

4 OFF: Remote Comm.

See Menu 1 - Item A-3

5 OFF: Remote Sw.

See Menu 1 Item A-4

6 OFF: PumpDownSw

The Circuit pumpdown switch Q13 is in the "OFF" position

7 OFF: CycleTime## min

Off due to Anti-cycle timers (Menu 16-C/16-D)

8 OFF: Ready

See Menu 1 Item A-8

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9 Pumping Down The circuit is in the process of pumping down, the solenoid valve is
closed

10 Open Solenoid A request has been made for the circuit to be energized for
cooling, the solenoid valve is open and the controller is waiting for
the pressure to rise above the "LP OUT IN" Setpoint (Menu 22-A)

11 Brine Start Cyc # Number of cycle (Menu 16-E) remaining in the circuit during initial
startup to reach normal sequence of operation

12 Cooling % Cap = ### Circuit is cooling, operating conditions are normal. The circuit
percent capacity is displayed

3 3. Circ. # 2 Status The operating staus of this refrigerant circuit displayed on the key-
pad/display are the same description listed above for circuit No 1
A OFF: System Sw

4 4. Water temp's Display all the water temperature

A 1 Lvg Evap = ##.# °C

Display the Evaporator Leaving Water Temperature

2 = Open
The MicroTech controller has a built-in function which will identify a
3 = Short defective sensor. The two possible failure modes are as follows:
"Open" = Open Sensor
"Short" = Shorted Sensor
B 1 Ent Evap = ###.# °C

2 3 See above Display the entering evaporator water temperature

C 1 Ent Cond = ###.# °C

2 3 See above
Display the entering Condenser water temperature (for sensor
location see instruction on page ......)

D 1 Lvg Cond = ###.# °C

2 3 See above

5 5. Circ. # 1 Pres's The circuit # 1 evaporator and condenser refrigerant pressure

readings are displayed under this menu.
A 1 Evp ###.# KPa ###°C
Display the saturated evaporator refrigerant pressure and the
corresponding evaporating temperature.
2 999+ n/a°C
Saturated evap. pressure exceeds 999 kPa.
3 Open n/a°C

Display failure condition for the sensor.

4 Short n/a°C
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B 1 Cond ###.# kPa ###°C Display the saturated condenser refrigerant pressure.

2 3100 + n/a°C Saturated condenser refrigerant pressure exceeds 3100 kPa

3 Open n/a°C See above

4 Short n/a°C

Display the calculated minimum condenser pressure

C 1 Min Cond Pr = ### #

Display the calculated maximum condenser pressure

D 1 Max Cond Pr = ### # Note: For more explanation refer to Head Pressure Control Section
on Menu 17, the difference between there values is the dead band
to control the condenser fans

6 6. Circ # 2 Pres's The circuit # 2 Evaporator and condenser refrigerant pressure

readings are displayed under this menu. The calculated minimum
Evp ###.# kPa ### °C and maximum condenser pressure values are also shown
A 1
Note: For explanation of the Menu Item refer to previous menu
related to circuit # 1
D

7 7. Circ # 1Temp's The circuit # 1 refrigerant temperatures are displayed here

A 1 Satur Evap = ### °C

Display the Saturated Evaporating Temperature, calculated from
saturated evap. pressure
2 = n/a °C
Means that the temperature is not displayable, check evap.
B 1 Suction Line=###.#°C pressure

Display the suction gas temperature

2 = Open

3 = Short Suction line temperature sensor is not corrected

C 1 SuperHT = ##.# °C Suction line temperature sensor is shorted

2 = n/a
Display the superheat calculated

D 1 Condenser = ### °C

2 = n/a

Display the saturated Condensing temperature, calculated from

E 1 Cond Appr = ### °C saturated condenser pressure

2 = n/a

Display the condenser approach calculated as difference between

leaving condenser water temperature and saturated condensing
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F 1 Liquid Line=###.#°C Display the liquid line temperature

2 = Open
Liquid line sensor is not corrected.

3 = Short
Liquid line sensor is shorted.
G 1 SubCoolg = ##.# °C

Display the subcooling in the condenser calculated as difference

2 = n/a between saturated condensing temp less liquid line temperature,

8 8. Circ.#2 Temp's The Circuit # 2 refrigerant temperature are displayed here

Note: For explanation of the Menu Item refer to previous menu
SaturEvap = # °C related to Circ # 1

9 9. Chiller Rated Display the present Amp draw of the chiller expressed as a
percentage of the unit rated load Amps under full load condition
A Load Amps = ### % (optional sensor)

10 10. Comp Run Hours The total run hours for each compressor is available under this
menu
A Comp # 1 Hi = #### Note: When the units are equipped with two speeds compressor
both of operating hours for Low and High speed are recorded.
If the unit is equipped with PWS compressors the number of total
B Comp # 1 Lo = ####
run hours are displayed in the "Comp # 1 Hi="

C Comp # 2 Hi = ####

D Comp # 2 Lo = ####

11 11. Compr Starts The total number of starts for each compressor is available under
this menu
A Comp # 1 Hi = #### Note: When the units are equipped with two speed compressors,
both of compressor starts from STOP to Low speed and from Low
to high speed are provided.
B Comp # 1 Lo = #### If the unit is equipped with PWS compressors the number of
compressor starts are displayed in the "Comp # 1 Hi ="
C Comp # 2 Hi = ####

D Comp # 2 Lo = ####

12 12. Outdoor Air Displays the current outdoor air temperature through the OAT
sensor installed on the unit
A O.A. = ###.# °C
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CONTROL MENUS

Menu's 13 through 23 for ALR & WHR units equipped with 2 compressors, and Menu's 19 through 29 for ALR & WHR
units equipped with 3 & 4 compressors, are the setpoint menu's. All adjustable control parameters and setpoints, time
schedules, control options, and alarm conditions are accessed through these menu's.
CAUTION: Any changes to the followings parameters must be determined and implemented by qualified personnel with
a through understanding of how these parameters affect the operation of the unit. Negligent or improper adjustment of
these controls may result in damage to the unit or personal injury.

CONTROL MENU DESCRIPTIONS

13 13. Control Mode This menu allows the operator to choose one of several operating
modes for the units
A 1 Manual Unit Off
The unit is manually Off. The operator must change this status to
another explained below to start-up the units.
2 Automatic
Automatic Staging control, all circuits are enabled for operation.
3 Auto Circ # 1 - Off # 2

Selecting this option as the operating mode, refrigerant circuit 2 is

4 Off Circ # 1 - Auto # 2 locked off while allowing Circuit 1 to stage automatically.

This option allow the normal staging of refrigerant circuit 2, but

5 Manual Staging
circuit 1 is locked out.

Note: These manual setting are intended to aid in the

troubleshooting and should not be considered to be normal
operating modes. The equipment should not be left unattended
during manual operation as some automatic controls are disabled.
The chiller will remain in the manual mode until Automatic
B 1 Manual Stage = Ø operation is selected. Selecting Manual staging the operator will
determine manually the number of Cooling Stages. In this opera-
ting mode, the condenser fans are controlled by the MicroTech.

14 14. Lvg EvapSpts The chilled water setpoint, control band and maximum pull down
rate are adjusted from within this menu as well as chilled water
reset options and control ranges This is the chilled water
A Lvg Evap = 6,1°C
temperature that will be mantained if no reset options are in effect.

B 1 ResetLvg = 12,0°C
Reset Chilled water setpoint, will indicate the calculated chilled
water temperature to be mantained when one of the reset options
C Cntr Band = 1,8°C (Menu # 14 G) is enabled.

The control band is a function between the water temperature drop

accross the evaporator, at full load, and the maximum number of
cooling stages present in the unit, and defined as non staging area
of the control. Any time the sensor temperature, minimum time
between stage (adjustable interstage time Menu 16 B) has
elapsed, the next band limits, no staging will occur. McQuay
recomends the following
Temperature formula
drop accross for calculating
the evaporator at full load (∆T) the minimum
control band setpoint:
Maximum number of cooling stages of the unit
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D StartUp D-T = 1,6°C The decision to enable the first stage of cooling is controlled by
Startup delta temp. setpoint. Once flow is established, the
controller will sample the chilled water temperature. If the chilled
water temperature is above the leaving chilled water temperature
setpoint plus half of the control band setpoint plus the adjustable
Startup delta T, the controller will select the refrigerant circuit with
the lowest number of starts as the lead circuit and energize the
first stage of cooling.
E ShutDn D-T = 0,6°C

If the chiller is operating at minimum capacity (stage no 1) and the

chilled water tempearture falls below the leaving chilled water
setpoint plus half of the control band setpoint plus the adjustable
shutdown Delta T, the controller will shut off the chiller, enter the
F MaxPull Dn = 0,2°C "Waiting for load mode" Menu # 1, and monitor the chiller water
temperature.

The maximum Pull down rate setpoint will prevent over shooting
the chilled water setpoint during initial startup. The controller will
limit the rate at which the
chilled water temperature Chart of Delta-temp. setpoint algorithm operation
Temp °C
is reduced based on an A
8,5
adjustable setpoint (typi- 8
Interstage time Start-up
cally 0,3°C/min). Whene- B D Delta Temp.
ver the pulldown rate ex- 6,9 7
Upper C.B. limit
cedes the setpoint, the
Control
controller will delay addi- 6 Band
Half
tional stage cooling. Lower C.B. limit C.B.
5,1 5
C Shut down
Delta Temp.
EXAMPLE: 4,5

Unit with two compressors 4

Time-min
• No of cooling stage = 4 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

• Entering Evap water 2 FreezeStat - H2O Setpoint

temp. = 12°C at full load

• Leaving Evap water temp. = 6°C at full load
• ∆T = 6°C at full load
C.B. setpoint = 6/4 + 0,3 = 1,8°C
Startup ∆T = 1,4°C
Shutdown ∆T = 0,6°C
The first stage of the unit during the startup, will be energized
when the water temperature is above the upper C.B. limit plus the
Startup ∆T setpoint, if the interstage time has elapsed (point A).
After the minimum time between stages has elapsed and the
leaving water temperature is above the upper C.B. limit the next
highest stage of cooling will be energized (point B). Only when the
LvgEvap temp has dropped below the lower C.B. limit the unit
stage down. This sequence will continue until the demand for
cooling increase or decrease. Any time the evaporator leaving
water temperature is above the upper C.B. limit a stage will go
"ON" and any time the water temp falls below the lower C.B. limit a
G 1 Reset Opt = None
stage will go "OFF".
Note: The value of the sum of Lvg Evap Spt plus 1/2 Control band
Setpoint plus Shutdown Delta temp Setpoint, must not be less than
or equal to 4°C to avoid freezing inside the evaporator.
2 Reset Opt = Return
As part of the "Lvg Evap Spts" menu, the operator shall select the
type of reset of the leaving Evaporator temperature.
No Reset will occur. This means that the water temperature
Leaving the evaporator will match to the "Lvg Evap Setpoint".

By setting "Return" as the reset mode, the leaving chilled water

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Remote ChW Reset

100

90

80

% of maximum chilled water reset

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
External DC milliAmp signal

3 Reset Opt = 4÷20mA The controller resets the chilled water setpoint based on an exter-
nal 4 to 20 mA At 4 mA or less, no reset will occur. At 20 mA, the
chilled water setpoint will be reset by an amount equal to the value
stored in the "Maximum reset setpoint" Menu # 14-I. The reset
schedule is linear and may be calculated using the above figure.
Note: When the unit is to be used for Ice storage, the chilled water
reset analog input is used by McQuay, installing Q19 switch.

4 Reset Opt = Network The controller can also receive a reset signal from a MicroTech
RMS Panel via communication port. Signal received shall be
percentage of maximum reset. Thus a 0% signal results in no reset
and a 100% signal results in maximum reset.
5 Reset Opt = Ice
If the signal is to be used for Ice storage, the following step are
taken:
1) Select "Ice" Option in this Menu
2) Set the chilled water setpoint Menu # 14-A to the desired (night)
ice morning setpoint i.e. T night = -7°C
3) Establish the value of leaving chilled water setpoint during non-
ice building mode (day operation) i.e. T day = +6°C
4) Set the "Maximum chilled water reset " Menu # 14-I equal to the
amount of the absolute values of above setpoint
Max ChWRst = 7 + 6 = 13°C
Note: During the Ice building mode, compressor are fully loaded
(high speed in that units where double speed compreessors are
H Reset Sig = 15,2 mA
used), to guarantee compressor loading.
This means the number of cooling stages will be divided into two.
I Max Chw Reset = °C
Display the Remote reset signal

J Return Spt = ##.# °C

The maximum chilled water reset setpoint is set to reflect the

15 15. Soft Load Spts The soft loading feature limits the number of coding stages which
may be energized by the controller to prevent unnecessary
electrical demand and possible overshoot of the desired leaving
A Time left = 20 min
chilled water tempearture. Soft loading is typically used during
morning startup.
When the controller enters the "Cool staging" mode of operation
the controller will start a count down timer and "time left" indicates
how long the unit has been in the cool staging mode.
B Soft load = 20 min

This is the lenght of time soft loading will be in effect after the
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C Soft load MaxStg = 4 This is the maximum number of cooling stages which my be
energized while soft loading is in effect.
D Load Delay = 15 sec
This is the time delay that the controller will wait during morning
startup, once the chilled water pump run, to determine if the chilled
water loop is above the current chilled water setpoint. If cooling is
required at the end of this time delay, the first compressor will be

16 16. Compr. Spt This menu is used to set the lead/lag order of the refrigerant
circuits, and to set start/start and stop/start timers to provide
protection against compressor short cycling.
A 1 Lead Circ = Auto

The controller will select the refrigerant circuit with the lowest
number at total compressor starts as the lead. Automatic lead-lag
may be disabled by selecting the following:
2 Lead Circ = # 1

The lead circuit is circuit # 1 or the lead circuit has hot gas bypass
3 Lead Circ = # 2 or when the unit has only 50% of heat recovery.

The lead circuit is circuit # 2

B InterStg = 210 sec

The Interstage timer setpoint sets the delay time between current
cooling stage and the next stage up request. The stage down re-
C Min ST-ST = 15 min
quest time delay is a fixed ratio of the "InterStg" setpoint to prevent
the chiller from over cooling the loop when the load change rapidly.

D Min SP-ST = 5 min

This is the minimum Start-to-Start times

This is the minimum Stop-to-Start times

E LTsolValveCyc = Ø
The two above interstage timer for compressors provide protection
against short cycling, and are enforced at all times (except when
manually by the operator)

17 17. Head Pres Spt The head pressure control is performed only in the Air cooled unit,
consists to control the condenser fans to mantain the lowest
condensing temperarture possible, and the highest unit efficiency.
A MinLift 35% =586 kPa
For each refrigerant circuit, the first stage of condenser fans will be
wired in parallel with the compressor output so that they are
energized with the compressor. Each circuit has 3 additional digital
output available for refrigerant head pressure control.
Each will energize an additional bank of condenser fans. Typically
each digital output controls one condenser fans, however in same
cases the output may control two fans.
Refer to table 24 for specification about number of condenser fans
stage per refrigerant circuit to be controlled for each unit size, "Lift
pressure" is defined as the difference between the saturated
condensing pressure and the saturated evaporator pressure.

The Minimum Lift -35% setpoint is the minimum differential

pressure of approximately 586 kPa to be mantained accross the
expansion valve when the unit is running at 35% or less of
capacity.
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Pressione
stage 2
kPa

2000
stage 1
1800

1600 errore del gradino sup.

1400
Max press. condensaz.
1200
banda neutra
1000 stage 0

800 Min press. condensaz.

errore del gradino inf.
Lift pressione
600
stage 1
400 Pressione evaporaz.

200

0
Tempo

The Minimum Lift-100% setpoint is the minimum differential

B MinLift 100%=966 kPa
pressure to be maintained to accomodate the increased flow
through the expansion valve when the unit is running at 100%
capacity. Between 35% and 100% circuit
capacity, the controller will calculate the proper Lift pressure by
Lineary interpolating between these two end points.

The Lift Pressure dead band is a band of pressure differential

C DeadBandMult = 1,0
range above the Minimum Lift pressure setpoint where the
controller will attempt to stabilize the lift pressure and within which
no condenser fan staging will occur. This Dead band value is
based on the current unit capacity and the current number of
condenser fans in operation. "Dead Band Multiplier" is a variable
that provide to adjust all dead bad's up or down in 10%
increments. In general, increasing the Dead band multiplier will
slow down the response of the condenser fans when a change in
condenser pressure is defected. Decreasing the Dead band
multiplier setpoint will speed up the condenser fan response to a
change in condenser pressure.

When the head pressure moves outside of upper limit of the Dead
D StageUpErr = 2760
band the controller will integrate the pressure error over time.
When the integrated error exceeds the Stage Up Error Setpoint the
controller will adjust the condenser the fan stage up to bring the
head pressure back within the Dead Band.

When the head pressure moves outside of the Lower Circuit of the
E StageDnErr = 690
Dead Band, the controller will integrate the pressure error over
time. When the integrated error exceds the stage down error
setpoint the controller will stage down the condenser fan.

18 18. Demand Limits The controller will limit the total number of stages based on
external 4 to 20 mA signal regardless of the amount of cooling
actually required. Signal between 0 and 4 mA will enable all stages
A DemandLim = 2 Stg
to operate, while between 4 to 20 mA the maximum number of
active stage, as shown in fig. 9.

Demand limit setpoint defines the maximum number of cooling

stages allows by an external 4÷20 mA signal
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Remote demand limit, 4-6-8 stage unit

B Demand Sg = 20,0 mA

Display the actual demand limit signal level in milliamps.

Figure next to, detail the effect that the remote demand limit signal
will have on the chiller capacity.

Note: When the unit is equipped with the optional "Energy Saving"

19 19. Clock Setting The MicroTech controller uses an internal calendar and clock to
provide automatic operation for each day of the year

A Time = 10 : 25
TIME To change the time once the "Clock
Setting" Menu is displayed press the
Current minutes Next Item Keys.
Current hour Values of current hour blink, press
INCR, DECR Key to change to the
B Date = 10 / 07 / 92 DATE desired value than press ENTER key to
confirm.
Current year
After pressing the ENTER key to set
Current month
hour, the cursor will advance to the
Current day
minutes position on the display. Use the
INCR, DECR, and ENTER key to set
the correct values.
Press the NEXT ITEM key. The display
show the current Day/Month/Year.
If this information needs to be changed,
follow the same procedure used to set
the TIME.
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20 20. Schedule This section will help you to set the Dayli START/STOP time for
automatic operation of the chiller.
A Override = 0.00 Hr
The controller shall allow a timed OVERIDE function which will
place the unit into an occuped time period for a programmable
duration. Time units for override shall be in 15 minutes increments,
up to 63,5 hours of override shall be available.
B NMP Schedule = N/A

If the chiller is a part of a MicroTech Network (i.e. centralized time

C Mon 08 : 30 - 17 : 50 scheduling from a Remote monitoring system), the controller shall
ignore the internal time schedule and start and stop according
RMS time schedules (up to
time schedule STOP TIME De- Pressing
allowed). the NEXT MENU key and the
NEXT ITEM key will advance the
fault shall be N/A and display to the Daily TIME SCHEDULE.
changeable up to 32. This is where the start and stop times
START TIME for each day of the week will be set
using the 24 hour format. Begining
Minutes with Monday use the INCR and DECR
D Tue 00 : 00 - 23 : 59 keys to set the desired start and stop
Hours time and press the ENTER key to
store the information in the controller.
Minutes Press the NEXT ITEM key to advance
E Wed 00 : 00 - 23 : 59 through the remaining week days and
Hours Holidays Start/Stop timer.

F Sun 00 : 00 - 00 : 00

G Hol 00 : 00 - 00 : 00

21 21. Holiday Sched. Up to 14 holiday dates may be entered. When the MicroTech
controllers surrent date maches a date set in the holiday schedule,
the normal daily start/stop times are replaced by the holiday start/
A 1 # 1 Date = Nov
stop times which were set in the previous section.

2 # 1 Date = 29 At the date prompt, use the INCR and DECR keys to set the first
holiday month and press ENTER to advance to the day position of
the holiday.
3 # 1 Dur = 1 Day
Press NEXT ITEM to advance to Holiday 1 Duration. If the
scheduled holiday spans more than one day use the INCR and
N 1 # 14 Date = Dec DECR keys to set the Holiday duration and press ENTER key to
store the information in the controller.
Use NEXT ITEM key to set additional holiday dates and duration
2 # 14 Date = 23
for the entire year.

3 # 14 Dur = 4 Days

22 22. Alarm Spts These are safety parameters factory setted according to unit
specification used to prevent damage to the unit.
A LP CutIn = 414 kPa
Low Pressure Cut In Setpoint is the value that determines starting
of compressor. On a call for cooling the controller will open liquid
line solenoid valve. When the evaporator pressure rises above the
"LP CutIn" setpoint the first compressor will be started.
B LP CutOut = 234 kPa

The low Pressure CutOut setpoint determines the point at which

C FrzStat = 372 kPa the compressor will shut off during a pumpdown sequence.

The Freezestat setpoint is a refrigerant freeze protection.

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D Frze H2O = 1.1 °C The Freeze H2O setpoint is a chilled water freeze protection.
Note: We suggest to set this value 2,5÷3°C less than the resultant
of the "Lvg Evap" (Menu 14-A) less half "Control Band" (Menu
14-C) less "Shut Dn D-T" (Menu 14-E)
E FreezeTim = 80 sec
The FreezeTime is a time delay setpoint to prevent nuisance
tripout on momentary low suction pressure
F HiPres = 2428 kPa

This high pressure setpoint is the high condenser pressure control-

led by software. If the condenser HiPres setpoint is exceded, the
controller will shut off the chiller. Usually this setpoint should be set
a minimum 1 bar less the Mechanical high Pressure switches.

23 23. Misc Setup Several general operating characteristics are defined here. There
are set at the factory prior to unit delivery and should not require
adjustment. The control software version number is displayed in
A Type = Air Cooled
this menu. ALR = Air Cooled
Type of unit WHR = Water Cooled

B Comp = Part Winding Specifics which kind of compressor Compr. type: Part Winding
motor is installed on the unit to Two Speed
generate the proper operating logic

C Unit Size = 130 - 150 Specifics the unit size to determine the Unit size: ALR WHR
right cooling capacity and staging logic 100 105
110 125
130 150
D No. Stage = 4 Number of capacity stages present 155 175
in the unit. 180 190
Note: Two additional step of capacity
are available only on the unit equipped with two compressors.

E No. Fan Stages = 3 Number of condenser fans to be controlled by MicroTech

Controller software is factory

McQuay 01/06/92 Date of shipment
F IDENT = CR2EM15B installed and tested in each P/N 131090002 Part number
panel, prior to shipment. S/N 1942 Serial number
The software is identified by a EOS 20.21 Operating system version
program code which is printed VER CR2EM15A Software Version
on a small label attached to
the controller.
Typical software identification is a shown in the label below:
X X X X X XX X

Type of Unit
C - Air or Water cooled chiller
H - Air to water or water to water heat pump
Type of compressors
R - Reciprocating compressor
Number &/or type of compressor
1 - 2 Copeland compressors
2 - 2 McQuay compressors
4 - 3 or 4 McQuay compressors
Languages
I - Italian
E - English
F - French
D - German
P - Spanish
S - Swedish
Unit of Measures
M - Metric System
I - English System
Version of software (0,1,2,3,..........)
Revision (O,A,B,C,D,.........)
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ALARM MENUS

Menu's 24 through 27 for ALR & WHR units equipped with 2 compressors and 30 through 37 for ALR & WHR units
equipped with 3 & 4 compressors, are used to display any alarm conditions which may be present in the unit. All alarm
messages are accompained by the date and time when the alarm occured. Important operating conditions at the time of
the alarm are stored in the controller's memory and may be viewed within the following alarm menus.

ALARM MENU DESCRIPTIONS

24 24. # 1 Curr Alarm If refrigerant circuit # 1 is in an alarm condition the appropriate

alarm message will be displayed here.
A 1 None
No alarm conditions.
The following alarms are "AUTOCLEAR" alarm, that means
AUTOMATIC RESET, in this condition the red light on the front
panel and the alarm output Ø will blink up to the operating
2 Hi Cond Pres Stg Hld condition are restored.

"High Condenser Pressure Stage Hold" is displayed when

condenser pressure rise to within 210 kPa of "Hi Cond Pres"
setpoint (Menu 22-F), the controller will override any request to
increase current capacity staging. This the controller will hold at
3 Hi Cond Pres Stg Dwn the current capacity stage until the pressure decrease below the a/
m differential value.

"High Condenser Pressure Stage Down" is displayed when

condenser pressure increase more than the above value getting to
within 140 kPa of "Hi Cond Pres" setpoint (Menu 22-F), the
4 Freese Prot Stg Dwn controller will automatically stage down every 10 sec. until the
condenser pressure fails below the 140 kPa band below the "Hi
Cond Pres" setpoint.

5 Loss of Chw Flow "Freeze Protection Stage Down" displayed when the standard
evaporator refrigerant pressure falls below the "FrzStat" setpoint
(Menu 22-C), and this condition has been mantained for at least 30
seconds.

6 Comp # 1 Mtr Protect "Loss of Chilled Water Flow" displayed when there is no flow
trough the evaporator due to the digital input signal from flow
switch. A time delay is combined to accomodate momentary loss
of flow due to air bubbles, pressure fluctuations in the chilled water
7 Compr # 1 therm Over piping.

This motor protect indicates a high motor temperature condition in

the units equipped with 3 & 4 compressors, and in the units with 2
compressors indicates also motor overload. The entire circuit shall
remain locked out the contacts remake.

8 Cant'Pump Down Thermal Overload alarm condition. This available as separate

alarm, only on the 3 & 4 compressors unit.
Note: When thermal overload trips, reset must be done on the
devices.

The following alarm are MANUAL reset, that means a shutdown of

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9 Freeze Stat Prot "Freeze Stat Protection" is displayed when the saturated evapo-
rator refrigerant pressure falls below " FrStat" setpoint (Menu 22-C)
for a time period equal to "Freeze Time" setpoint (Menu 22-E).

10 Low Evap Pressure "Low Evaporator Pressure" is displayed when the saturated
evaporator refrigerant pressure is below the "LPCutOut" setpoint
(Menu 22-B). This alarm will also occur if the evaporator pressure
drops to 70 kPa during low ambient start.

11 Comp # 1 LowOil / Pwr Each compressor is equipped with an oil differential pressure
switch which closes when the differential between oil pressure at
the discharge of the compressor oil pump and the suction
pressure, reaches 0,9 bar in units equipped with Copeland
compressor and 2,1 bar in units equipped with McQuay
compressor. The controller will initiate a shutdown of all
compressors in a circuit should one of these compressors in that
circuit loose adequate oil pressure. Loss of oil pressure is detected
when the oil pressure differential switch opens at 0,7 bar
(Copeland) and 1,8 bar (McQuay) and this condition remains the
true for more than 30 consecutive seconds. If the switch recloses
before 30 seconds has elapsed, the timer is reset.

12 Hi Cond Pressure This high pressure cut out alarm condition is in responce to the
signal sent by the pressure transducer, this is a a software control-
led setpoint and alarm locks out the respective circuit until cleared.

13 Mech Hi Pressure This is an alarm due to "Mechanical High Pressure switches". This
device is required to satisfy, safety requirements. In all cases the
high pressure condition will be detected first by the MicroTech "Hi
Cond Pres" alarm. Setting are in accordance to unit installation
and country rules.

14 Bad Evap Pres Sen This alarm appear when Evaporator Pressure Transducer signal is
shorted to ground or open.

15 Bad Cond Pres Sen As above but reffered to condenser Pressure transducer.

The following alarm are "System Alarm Condition" and are those
alarm which are common to all refrigerant circuits present in the
unit, and requires all compressors to be locked out. The following
alarm condition are checked continuosly during all modes of
System Alarm operation by the controller. If one of the following alarm conditions
Condition is detected, the mode of the controller will switch to "All Comp
Alarm" (Menu 1-A.6). The controller disable all compressors
operating by turning off all compressor Enable Outputs. Alarm
Output # 0 will be turned on to notify the operator of the alarm
condition. The chiller must have the following system alarm
conditions cleared before normal operation can resume.

16 Bad Phase/Voltage Upon detecting an opening of the normally closed "Phase Voltage
Monitor" contacts, compressors are immediately de-energized by
the P.V.M. device (OPTIONAL), the controller shall also
immediately open compressor enabled outputs and show proper
diagnostics.

17 Water Freeze Prot If the leaving chilled water temperature falls below the "Frze H2O"
setpoint (Menu 22-D), the chiller is shut down and alarm conditions
logged.
Note: These is no time delay, just one sampling of water at this low
temperature will shut the unit down.
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18 Bad Volt Ratio Sen The controller monitors the output of both internal 5VD power
supply and calculate their ratio. If the microprocessor is not
receiving a acceptable Volts ratio signal, the unit will be shut down.

19 Bad Lvg Water Sen Defective Leaving temperature water sensor. Check both possible
failure modes. A shorth or Open o this sensor.

Note: The MicroTech controller will shut down the chiller, logging
one of the above alarm condition, if one of the primary temperature
or pressure sensors provide information to the display but are not
critical to chiller operation. The microprocessor will not activate the
Monitor Only external alarm contacts or the OutPut or the red light alarm in the
front panel, or shut down the unit if one of the "Monitoring only"
Sensor sensors fails. The display will simply indicate "Short or Open on
the keypad/display for defective sensor.
The monitoring only sensors include:
• Compressor Suction Temperature
• Evaporator Water Temperature reset Signal
• Demand Limit Signal
• Entering Evap Water Temperature
• Entering Condenser water Temperature
B @ 20 : 52 10/06/92
• Leaving Condenser water Temperature
• Liquid Line Temperature

All alarm messages are accompained by the date and time when
C Evp 215 kPa
the alarm occured. Important operating conditions at the time of
the alarm are stored in the controller's memory and may be viewed
D Cnd 1830 kPa within the following alarm menus.

Evaporating pressure
E Suction Line = 15°C

F Liquid Ln = 38°C Condensing pressure

25 25. # 2 Curr Alarm In this menu are used to display any alarm condition which may be
present in refrigerant circuit # 2. The temperature and pressure
readings at the time of the alarm will be stored in the controllers
A None
memory and may be displayed for analisys from this menu.
For an explanation of the alarm message displayed here refer to
F LiquidLn = ##.# °C the previous menu.

26 26. # 1 Prev Alarm The alarm message for the last recorded Circuit 1 alarm may be
displayed from this menu. This information will be replaced when a
current alarm condition is cleared
A None

27 27. # 2 Prev Alarm See above

A None
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Table 24

ALR Compressors Number of fans "ON"

unit size #1 #2 #3 #4
No Type D 1 2 3 D 1 2 3 D 1 2 3 D 1 2 3 total
035÷055 2 2 4
fan stage 3
1 1 / / 1 1
fan stage 2
060-065 Copeland 3 3 6
2 Discus 1 1 1 1 1 1 fan stage 1
070÷085 4 4 Condenser fan 8
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 wired with the
compressor
095 5 5 10
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
100 3 3 6
1 1 1 1 1 1
110 3 4 7
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
130 2 4 4 8
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
155 4 5 9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
180 5 5 10
McQuay 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
210 semihermetic 4 4 4 12
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
220 • PWS 4 4 6 14
3 • Double speed 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
240 4 5 6 15
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2
260 5 5 6 16
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2
285 4 5 4 4 17
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
310 5 5 4 4 18
4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
335 5 5 4 5 19
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
360 5 5 5 5 20
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2

Note: When Speedtrol is to be used, Speedtrol is applied to the fan which is energized when the compressor is turned on

TEST PROCEDURE - TROUBLE ANALYSIS MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD

All of the following procedures assume that power is The MicroTech controller three LEDs which can be used
applied to the MicroTech control panel and the circuit to diagnose some controller problems. Table 10 details to
breaker is on. Some of the following procedures require operating condition indicated by these LEDs.
the removal or replacement of fuses, connectors,
If the microprocessor status LEDs do not follow the normal
terminals or jumpers. Always shut off the power before
sequence as shown in Table 10, there is a problem with
making the required changes.
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the controller. KEYPAD/DISPLAY

Likely problems include loss of controller power, corrupted Operating power for the keypad/display is provided by the
software or the controller itself may be defective. Microprocessor Control Board via the interconnecting
ribbon cable. An inoperative keypad/display can be cau-
sed by a loose or damaged ribbon cable or the loss of the
RED LED Remains On - This indicates that the Micro- controller's power supply.
processor Control Board has failed the self-check and
Some production versions of the display are equipped with
must be replaced or the power supply voltage is
a contrast adjustment potentiometer which will blank the
abnormally low.
display if set incorrectly. The optimum contrast setting may
change slightly based on ambient temperature. Adjust this
RED LED Does Not Turn On - Check for 18 VAC between control with a small screwdriver to achieve the best
Control Board power supply input terminals 1 and 2. If 18 displaycontrast.
VAC is present, check the fuses mounted adjacent to the
power connector. If this fuse is blown, it should be
OPEN OR SHORTED TEMPERATURE SENSORS
replaced with a fuse of the same rating. If this fuse is not
blown, it is likely that the controller is itself defective and The MicroTech Controller has a built-in function which will
must be replaced. identify a defective sensor. The two possible failure modes
are indicated through the corresponding keypad menu
If 18 VAC is not present at the power connector, check for
item as follow:
24 VAC at terminals 25 and 27. If 24 VAC is present here,
"Open" = Open Sensor
Table 25 Controller status LED's
"Short" = Shorted Sensor
Green led Red led Indication

Off Off No power to controller ERRONEOUS PRESSURE READINGS

Off On Self- test failure If the evaporator or condenser pressure readings, as read
On Off Microprocessor operating normally through the keypad, appear erroneous or unrealistic, the
following procedure is followed to check the pressure
transducers:
1. Check for proper ribbon cable and other connections.
transformer T-4 is probably defective. 2. Measure the voltage (0 to 5 VDC) across the suspec-
ted pressure transducer (evaporator transducer 1 for
example) at ADI Board terminal A1.
3. Compare this reading with what the value should be
ADI BOARD according to that shown in Figure 4. NOTE: The actual
All digital and analog input signals are conditioned by the pressure to the transducer must be known. If that
ADI Board. Power for the board is derived from the transducer is not defective, then it is likely that ADI Board
Microprocessor Control Board via the interconnecting itself is defective and must be replaced.
ribbon cables. If the ADI Board appears inoperative, make
sure these ribbon cables are fully seated in their sockets
and the locking tabs are engaged. OUTPUT BOARD
The digital unputs indicate the presence of 24 VAC by Solid-state relays on the MicroTech Ccontroller Output
illuminating its corresponding LED. At 7.5 VAC to 24 VAC Board all have contacts open when de-energized.
the digital input contacts are considered closed and the However, because these relay are "solid-state", the
LED will be on. Below 7.5 VAC the contacts are contacts are not "open" in the sense that electrome-
considered open and the LED will be off. Individual digital chanical relays open their contacts. Instead, the relay
inputs may be tested by momentarily installing a jumper switches from low to high resistance.
between terminal 25 and the ADI Board terminal to be When checking the voltage in a circuit where these relays
tested. If the input is operating properly, the LED will have been incorporated, it is possible to be confused by
illuminate when 24 VAC from terminal 25 is applied. Refer the presence of voltage on the load side of the relay. If
to drawing 716358D-01. there is a load on the relay, the circuit will behave like a
Temperature sensors receive operating power from then traditional relay circuit.
ADI Board which relies on the Microprocessor Control That is, if the relay switches to "off", the voltage will drop to
Board's regulated 5 VDC power supply. If all temperature zero at the output of the relay. But, should the circuit be
sensors appear to have failed, check the 5 VDC supply on "open" between the relay output and the load, and the
the controller. output relay is "off", the high resistance of the relay and
the voltmeter form a series circuit.
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McQuay monitor software The communications from the unit control panel to the
Personal computer is shielded, twisted pair wire.
personal computer specification
The communications adheres to the industry standards of
IBM PC or 100% compatible 386 minimum including: RS - 232C and the rate of communications is 9600 baud.
• 31/2" 1,44 MB floppy diskette drive The recommended maximum distance from the personal
Utilized for loading the MicroTech monitor program into computer to the control panel is 15 mt. If the required
the hard disk of the computer. Also provides capability of distance is in excess of 15 mt, an optional RS - 232
archiving historical data and system back-up. extension kit is required (contact McQuay).
• 2 MB RAM (Random Access Memory)
The computer must have in order to run the MicroTech
Monitor Program. Any memory resident programs that
run in the background must be disabled.
Telephone line for remote
• Asyncronous Serial communications adapter
A direct communications interface connection between
modem access
the PC and the MicroTch controller. Connection should A voice quality, direct dial telephone line is required if
be 25 Pin Male or 9 Pin Male with a 9 to 25 conversion remote access and monitoring of the unit controller is
cable. desired.
• VGA Video Graphics Adapter The phone line should be terminated with a standard
For high resolution graphics and data display. RJ-11 modular phone plug.
• Parallel Printer Adapter
For hard copy custom reports of all accumulated data.
• Hard Disk Drive (20 MB min.)
A mass data storage area for the operator interface,
custom report software and essential data collection.
• 101 Enhanced Keyboard
Required for more advanced functions of the operator
interface and custom report software.
• The computer shall include a DOS 5.0 and manual
along with other manuals provided with the computer.
• The computer shall have internal timeclock that is
battery backed to mantain system time and date.
• The computer shall come with the screen saver option,
to extend the life of the display monitor.
a Multisync or compatible VGA Color Monitor
For use with the video graphics adapter for high
resolution data display.
b Printer 192 CPS (Characteres per Second) Dot Matrix
Type Must have the ability of supporting IBM extended
character graphics.
c Printer cable, 6 Ft. Parallel
For communications connection between the PC and
the printer.
The computer is used for changing setpoints, monitoring
data, trend logging, diagnostics, and remotely clearing
alarms within the system.
The computer is normally a dedicated personal computer,
however, the operator may choose to exit the Monitor
program from time to time to perform other functions such
as word processing or data manipulation using a
spreadsheet program.
It should be noted, however, that for maximum
convenience and functionality, the computer should be
considered a dedicated computer for the MicroTech
system.
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Terms and definitions

ASCII
(American Standard Code for Information Interchange) Method with which all alphanumeric characters are assigned a
unique number between 1 and 127.

Baud
Normally ranges from 300 to 9600 and indicates the speed of computer communication, the higher the BAUD, the faster
the data transfer. The BAUD rate is changeable for each communications port.

Checksum
The operating system of the microprocessor, upon power up or a reset, sweeps through the application program memory
space and adds the values of all memory locations together. The resultant number is referred to as the checksum and is
used to insure that the application program space has not been corrupted.

CPU
(Central Processing Unit) The main component of the computer system. It interprets and executes program instructions,
contains computational circuits, and input/output ports. Each MicroTech has its own CPU which allows it to operate
independently.

Download
The act of sending information from a terminal to an MicroTech Controller: can be either individual setpoints or an entire
new logic program.

EEPROM
(Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) Enables the MicroTech Controller to retain its memory even
during power outages yet allow changing og values from a remote location.

Hexadecimal
Refer to the base 16 number system in which the basic digits are represented by 0-9 and A-F:

Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal

0-9 0-9 13 D
10 A 14 E
11 B 15 F
12 C 16 10
Computers operate in base 2 but since that quickly becomes complicated and it doesn't convert easily to decimal,
hexadecimal is commonly used for computer applications.

Inputs
The MicroTech Controller allos up to 16 inputs from sensors that return a voltage of 0 TO 5 volts. Each reading is
converted to a number between 0 and 255. EXAMPLES: Temperature sensor, pressure transducer, potentiometer, etc.

Modem
Device that allows communication with a controller network over a telephone line. Two modems are required, one at the
terminal end of the phone line and one wired to a controller in the network.

Output
The MicroTech Controller allows up to 16 outputs capable of turning a device on or off.
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Parity Check
A check of whether the total number of 1's in a data byte is even or odd. Used in data transmission to insure error-free
communication, data bytes are covered to either even or odd parity before transmission by setting their eighth bit.

Port
A communications channel on a controller for talking either to other controllers or to a terminal. Each unit has 2 ports for
various network connections. Each port must be pre-set for specific communications purposes.

Pressure Transducer
Device used to convert a reading of static pressure into a voltage for input into the MicroTech Controller.

RAM
(Random Access Memory) Computer memory that will NOT hold its contents through a power outage. The MicroTech
Controller also contains some RAM for storage of temporary variables. RAM memory values may be changed an infinite
number of times without any problem, whereas EEPROM's may only be overwritten approximately 10,000 times before
they begin to fail.

RS232C
Refers to a hardware configuration standard used for communiations between computers and computer equipment.
Many personal computers are equipped with RS232C connections and this is required for linking a PC with the controller
network.

RS422/485
Another hardware configuration that is very common for linking of computer equipment int network because of its
resistance to transmission errors at high BAUD rates. It involves the use of a twisted pair of wires to connect components
and requires one controller to coordinate the communications between all other units.

Setpoint
A desired value for some measured quantity. The MicroTech Controller operates to maintain comfort based upon the
values of specific setpoints. Example: Leaving chilled water temperature, discharge air temperature, rom temperature,
minimum and maximum CFM.

Terminal
Normally refers to a personal computer but could be any computer equipment capable of RS232C communications and
ASCII protocol. An IBM compatible personal computer is preferred.

Temperature Sensor
The room temperature is measured as output from a thermistor which the controller reads as a number between 0 and
1024 and then calculates a Fahrenheit temperature.

Timing Constants
Refer to adjustable time values that the controller uses to manage its inputs and outputs. The time between room
temperature readings or the amount of time to turn on an actuator are two examples. They may range from a tanth of a
second to 62 hours or they may also indicate ALWAYS and NEVER.

UART
(Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) Tipically, a single computer chip that converts serial data transmissions
into parallel information. The fact that the MicroTech Controller contains a UART means that it can transmit and receive
at different Baud rate. It also maintains automatic parity error checking and speeds the entire communications process.
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Notes
McQuay Italia S.p.A.
Via Piani di S. Maria, 72
S.S. Nettunense, km 12+300
00040 Cecchina (Roma) Italia
Tel. : (06) 93 74 005
Tlx. : 611349 MCQUAY I
Fax. : (06) 93 74 014
We reserve the right to make changes in design and construction at any time, without notice.