Carel pCO User manual

Application program for pCO
Standard 1/3 compressor
pack control
Manual version: 1.0 - 21/10/94
Program code: EPSTDEFC2A
Rif.: 83EM

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pCO controller
for refrigeration
EPSTDIFC2A ver. 1.002 (normally closed inputs)
Functions performed by pCO:
- Control and regulation of a refrigeration system, max. 3 compressors
- Display of all measured values and set-points
- Possibility of selecting and successively modifying the regulation parameters
- Indication of any off-normal condition via acoustic and visual signals (BUZZER and
ALARM MESSAGES)
- USER-UNIT communication interface (KEYPAD - DISPLAY - LED INDICATORS)
- Possible connection to remote supervisor via RS422 serial line.
Manuale Firma responsabile:
Versione 1.0 Data: 21/10/1994 Pagg. 37

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Contents
pCO.....................................................................................................................4
Main card....................................................................................................4
Terminal......................................................................................................5
Configuration of pCO..................................................................................6
User Interface.............................................................................................6
Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................................8
Optional Cards and Eprom........................................................................11
Before requesting Service.........................................................................12
The program.............................................................................................13
Software Initialization................................................................................14
Configuring pCO.......................................................................................15
Using pCO................................................................................................18
Mask Tree .........................................................................................................22
General features.......................................................................................23
MENU Masks............................................................................................23
INFO Masks..............................................................................................25
MAINTENANCE Masks ......................................................................26
I/O Masks..................................................................................................28
CLOCK Masks ...................................................................................29
SET-POINT Masks ...................................................................................30
PROG Masks............................................................................................31
PROG+MENU Masks................................................................................34
ALARM Masks..........................................................................................36

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pCO
The figure below shows all the components and optional devices of pCO dedicated to the control
and regulation of refrigeration units.
Main card
The microprocessor-based main card is the
intelligent part of the system since it carries out
the regulation program. It comes complete with
terminals dedicated to the connection of the main
devices (eg. valves, compressors, fans). The
software is contained in the Eprom whereas all
parameters set by the User will be permanently
stored (also in the event of power source failure)
into the EEprom.
The main card can be connected to the Rs422
serial line so as to provide
supervisory/telemaintenance services (standard
RS422 and Carel communication protocol).
NO11
C11
NC11
VG2
VG1
Y2
Y1 B1
AVSS
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
AVSS
AVSS
J14
J15
G
G0
ID11R
ID11
ID12R
ID12
NO10
C10
NC10
NO9
C9
NC9
NO8
C8
NO7
C7
NO6
C6
NO13
C13
RS422
B8
B7
+24
IDCM2
ID10
ID9
ID8
ID7
ID6
IDCM1
ID5
ID4
ID3
ID2
ID1
NO12
C12
NO5
C5
NO4
C4
NO3
C3
NO2
C2
NO1
C1

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Terminal
The terminal unit - managed by the microprocessor - comes complete with display, keypad and led
indicators. Setting the main control parameters (set-points, differential, alarm thresholds) and
performing any other operation is extremely simple.
The terminal unit must be connected to the main card only when programming the instrument; after
that, the two units can be disconnected.
The terminal unit enables you to perform the following operations:
•initial programming via password;
•possibility of modifying run-time any working parameter;
•display of any alarm condition (via alarm messages and buzzer);
•display of all measured values.
menu I/O set prog
info
?on-off alarm enter
Terminal unit with open front panel lid

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Configuration of pCO
The figure below shows the hardware architecture of pCO.
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Description of the components
1. Rubber keypad
2. LCD display, 4 x 20
3. Polycharbonate front panel and front lid
4. Connector for 24 Vac 50/60 Hz 15 VA power source or 24 Vdc 10 W
5. Telephone connector for connection to terminal unit
6. Clock card (optional)
7. Program Eprom
8. RS422 card for serial line connection to supervisory/telemaintenance systems

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User Interface
Display
The Liquid Crystal Display shows the values of the controlled variables, selected set-points, alarm
thresholds and any other information concerning the status of the unit. In the event of an off-normal
condition, a special alarm message will appear on the display.
Keypad
pCO comes complete with a 15 button keypad. Keypad and display represent the User Interface.
Each button has a specific function, as listed below:
ON / OFF Operates and stops compressors and fans.
ALARM Goes to the first active alarm mask and turns off the buzzer. If pressed a
second time on the active alarm mask, it resets the alarm and returns to the
first mask again. If you press this button and there are no active alarms, the
message 'NO ACTIVE ALARM' will appear on the display. All alarm masks
can be scrolled by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons.
UP & DOWN When the cursor is on the HOME position, these buttons allow you to read all
the masks of a specific section (masks are organized in a loop structure).
When the cursor is within a numeric field, the UP & DOWN button allow you
to increase and decrease the value on which the cursor is positioned. When
the cursor is on a choice field, pressing these buttons allows you to display all
the options available (eg. Yes/No).
ENTER When the cursor is on the selection masks, press ENTER once to move the
cursor to the first introduction field. Press ENTER again to confirm the set
value and to move the cursor to the next field. When the cursor reaches the
last field, it will return to the HOME position again (cursor at position 0,0 on
the display).
MENU Press it to go to the MENU mask.
INFO Press it to go to the M_INFO1 mask.
MAINT Press it to go to the M_MAINT1 mask.
PRINT Usable only in models with printer.
I/O Press it to go to the IN_OUT1 mask.
TIME Press it to go to the CLOCK1 mask.

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SET Press it to go to the M_SET1 mask.
PRG Press PROG to prompt the password. Introduce the correct password to gain
access to the M_SERVICE mask.
MENU+PROG Press and release the MENU and PROG buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Then, introduce the password to gain access to the CONF_MACHINE1 mask.
Led Indicators
The keypad buttons and the green led indicators are placed side by side. Any time you press a
button, the corresponding green led will light up thus making it easier to identify which mask
section you are using.
When pressing the MENU+PROG buttons to gain access to the configuration parameters, it is the
led indicator corresponding to the PROG button that will light up.
There are other three led indicators under the following rubber buttons:
1. ON / OFF button green led indicator -
Indicates that the unit is ON.
2. ALARM button red led indicator -
Indicates an alarm condition.
3. ENTER button yellow led indicator -
Indicates correct power supply.

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Inputs/Outputs
Analogue Inputs
TERMINAL N° DESCRIPTION
J2 - 7 B5 Suction pressure
J2 - 8 Common to analogue inputs
J2 - 9 B6 Delivery pressure
Digital Inputs
TERMINAL N° DESCRIPTION
J4 - 1 ID1 Klixon circuit breaker / high pressure pressurestat,
compressor no. 1
J4 - 2 ID2 Klixon circuit breaker / high pressure pressurestat,
compressor no. 2
J4 - 3 ID3 Klixon circuit breaker / high pressure pressurestat,
compressor no. 3
J4 - 4 ID4 Circuit breaker fan no. 1
J4 - 5 ID5 Circuit breaker fan no. 2
J4 - 6 IDCM1 Common to digital inputs J4 - 1 / 5
J3 - 1 ID6 Circuit breaker fan no. 3
J3 - 2 ID7 Oil differential pressurestat, compressor no. 1
J3 - 3 ID8 Oil differential pressurestat, compressor no. 2
J3 - 4 ID9 Oil differential pressurestat, compressor no. 3
J3 - 5 ID10 Coolant level
J3 - 6 IDCM2 Common to digital inputs J3 - 1 / 5
J21 - 1 ID11R Common to digital input J21 - 3
J21 - 3 ID11 General low pressure pressurestat
J21 - 5 ID12R Common to digital input J21 - 7
J21 - 7 ID12 General high pressure pressurestat

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Digital Outputs
TERMINAL N° DESCRIPTION
J5 - 4 / J5 - 5 1 - NO1 / C1 Compressor no. 1
J5 - 1 / J5 - 2 2 - NO2 / C2 Compressor no. 2
J6 - 10 / J6 - 11 3 - NO3 / C3 Compressor no. 3
J6 - 7 / J6 - 8 4 - NO4 / C4 Fan no. 1
J6 - 4 / J6 - 5 5 - NO5 / C5 Fan no. 2
J24 - 7 / J24 - 8 6 - NO6 / C6 Fan no. 3
J24 - 4 / J24 - 5 7 - NO7 / C7 Unit on
J22 - 5 / J22 - 6 10 - NO10 / C10 Delayed general alarm
J22 - 1 / J22 - 2 11 - NO11 / C11 General alarm
Analogue Outputs
TERMINAL N° DESCRIPTION
J20 - 1 / 4 Y1 Fans Inverter
Relay outputs layout
c1
NO1
c2
NO2
c3
NO3
Contactor compressor 1
Contactor compressor 2
Contactor compressor 3
c4
NO4
c5
NO5
c6
NO6
Contactor fan 1
Contactor fan 2
Contactor fan 3
c7
NO7
Delayed Alarm
24 / 220 Volt
c10
NO10
Unit on
c11
NO11 Alarm

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Connecting Keller pressure transducers
This application requires two pressure transducers that must be connected to terminals B5 and B6.
The first transducer will measure low pressure (suction pressure), the second transducer high
pressure (delivery pressure).
The fig. below shows how to connect the two KELLER transducers to the interface.
Series 21 / 22
- Delivery side: 0:30 bar Code SPK3000000
- Suction side: -0,5:7 bar Code SPK1000000
White
Brown Brown =Power source
White = Signal
J2-7 / B5
J2-8 / AVSS
J2-9 / B6
Connector J2
J1-1 / B8
J1-2 / +24V
J1-3 / B7
Connector J1
White
Connect the transducers directly to the interface.
IMPORTANT:
Set the 4-20 mA configuration by placing the jumper of connectors J14 and
J15 as indicated in the figure on the left.
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Optional Cards and Eprom
Clock Card
Clock Card The clock card - necessary to display current time and date - must be
directly inserted into the main card through a plug-in connector. The clock
card is necessary to provide a time-zones control action. In the event of
power supply failure to pCO, the clock card will be powered by a lithium
battery for more than one month. For connection to the relative connector
(6) see page 4 above.
Code MNEWCLOCK0
RS422 Serial Card The RS422 serial card allows pCO to be network connected into local or
remote supervisory and telemaintenance systems. For connection to the
relative connector (8) see page 4 above.
Mounting the Eprom
The Eprom - separately supplied - contains the application program.
When inserting the eprom into its socket (see page 4) pay attention to align its polarity correctly (the
notch on the eprom must coincide with that of the socket). Insert the eprom carefully without
bending or breaking its small pins.

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Before requesting Service
THE UNIT DOES NOT START
Led indicator (power on) OFF, Lcd off, other led indicators off.
Cause:
a. no mains voltage
b. transformer (220 - 24V) is not powered with 24 Vac
c. 24V power supply connector is not well plugged-in
THE UNIT IS ON BUT:
the alarm led indicator is ON
the LCD shows no messages or random messages
the buzzer sounds
Cause:
a. eprom inserted with wrong polarity
b. pins of the eprom bent
c. microprocessor chip damaged: contact qualified service personnel
WRONG INPUT SIGNALS READING
Cause:
a. incorrect probe connections
b. probes' wires must be placed far from electrical noises (power
cables, contactors, high tension cables, etc.)
c. incorrect connection between interfaces and controller (flat cables)
d. incorrect power source to interfaces and probes
FAULTY EEPROM
a. contact qualified service personnel
pCO turns Off and On repeatedly (watch-dog) or it operates some (digital and/or analogue) outputs
at random.
Cause:
a. incorrect connections between interfaces and controller
b. power cables are too close to the microprocessors of the interfaces
and to the control card.

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The program
General description
pCO by Carel has been specifically designed to control and regulate refrigeration units with 1 to 3
compressors as well as 1 to 3 condensation-removal fans. The activation of the compressors
depends on the value measured by the suction trnasducer and on the selected set-point; the
activation of the fans depends on the delivery pressure value.
The control of the pressure is based on a 'neutral zone regulation' that minimizes the changes of
pressure thus balancing the entire system. The system includes 12 digital inputs for the detection of
alarm signals. In case of off-normal condition, the interested device will be stopped and the
Operator will be alerted by the buzzer and by a red led indicator placed on the front panel of the
instrument.
Alarm, pressure and set-point messages are freely accessible whereas setting the working
parameters requires the introduction of a key word so as to prevent unauthorized access to the
regulation data. It is possible to display a wide range of message masks by simply acting on the
keypad (eg. clock masks and pCO identification number, necessary to enable supervisory services
within a local network). Access to the reserved masks requires a password (1234). These special
masks contain the main working parameters of the system, eg. number of compressors, number of
fans, times, alarm thresholds, etc.
The configuration masks - accessible via password only - afford you a special procedure whereby
you can initialize pCO with factory-set parameters, making the configuration of the entire system
even faster and easier.
Finally, remember that pCO can be easily connected to a SUPERVISORY COMPUTER for the
centralized control of any normal and off-normal condition of the system.

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Software Initialization
Initializing the software means to set a series of important parameters such as:
- number of compressors and fans
- control parameters (set-points, times, alarm thresholds, etc.)
All set data are permanently stored and retrieved any time pCO is turned ON. The very first time
pCO is turned ON, we recommend cancelling the original data since they might be unsuitable for
your application requirements and then loading the factory-set parameters so as to make the
initialization procedure fast and easy.
Follow these indications:
- Turn pCO ON. After a few seconds the main mask - MENU MASK - appears on the display.
When starting pCO the very first time, ignore any alarms since they probably result from
incorrect data.
- Press MENU + PRG simultaneously. Now you have to digit the password, necessary to
prevent unauthorized access to the operational parameters (configuration section).
- Digit the correct password. After that the configuration masks can be accessed. Use the UP
& DOWN buttons to reach the CONF_MACHINE7 mask allowing you to delete the back-up
memory and automatically set the entire range of factory-set values.
If some standard values do not suit your application requirements, just change them by entering the
dedicated selection mask/s.
- ¹ MANUFACTURER password: "1234" . We recommend keeping the password secret so as
to prevent unauthorised access to the operational parameters. The Manufacturer password
can be used when performing preliminary operations as well as any time you do not manage
to gain access to the configuration mask by the SERVICE password in the
CONF_MACHINE6 mask.

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Configuring pCO
Number of compressors
You can select the number of compressors to be controlled directly through the mask
CONF_MACHINE1. pCO manages 1 to 3 compressors having the same capacity as well as their
shifts.
Number of fans
You can select the number of fans to be controlled directly through the mask CONF_MACHINE2.
pCO manages 1 to 3 fans and their shifts.
Optional devices
You can enhance the functions of the pCO controller by adding a series of optional devices (clock
card, RS422 serial card) that can be enabled by simply acting on the dedicated masks.
In order to enable the clock card it is necessary to set time and date in the dedicated mask. When
pCO is network-connected into a supervisory/telemaintenance system by means of the RS422 serial
card, it is necessary to give each pCO a specific identification number so as to address messages
correctly.
When giving each pCO its identification number,
- do NOT give different pCOs the same address (each pCO must have its own identification
number);
- the addresses of the pCOs belonging to the same serial line must be consecutive, starting
from no. 1.
Supervisor
The table below lists the variables pCO tramsits to the supervisory computer when network-
connected into a centralized system.
MEANING TYPE IN/OUT
Status of compressor no. 1/3 Digital On dispaly
Status of fan no. 1/3 Digital On dispaly
Status of the system Digital selectable
Klixon 1/3 circuit breaker (alarm) Digital On dispaly
Alarm: oil differential pressurestat 1/3 Digital On dispaly
Alarm: general high pressure (pressurestat) Digital On dispaly
Alarm: general low pressure (pressurestat) Digital On dispaly
Coolant level alarm Digital On dispaly
Alarm: circuit breaker fan no. 1/3 Digital On dispaly
Alarm: exceeded hours threshold of compressor no. 1/3 Digital On dispaly
Alarm: high delivery pressure Digital On dispaly

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Alarm: high suction pressure Digital On dispaly
Alarm: suction probe broken or disconnected Digital On dispaly
Alarm: delivery probe broken or disconnected Digital On dispaly
Alarm: clock card broken or disconnected Digital On dispaly
Alarm: eeprom damaged Digital On dispaly
Alarm: low suction pressure Digital On dispaly
General alarm Digital On dispaly
Buzzer off / alarm reset (like ALARM button) Digital Selectable
Call supervisor Digital Selectable
Suction pressure Analogue On display
Delivery pressure Analogue On display
Compressors set-point Analogue selectable
Compressors differential Analogue selectable
Alarm threshold: low suction pressure Analogue selectable
Alarm threshold: high suction pressure Analogue selectable
Alarm threshold: high delivery pressure Analogue selectable
Fans set-point Analogue selectable
Fans differential Analogue selectable
ON routine of the compressors Analogue On display
OFF routine of the compressors Analogue On display
Number of compressors Integer Selectable
Number of fans Integre Selectable
Setting the hour Integer Selectable
Setting minutes Integer Selectable
Current hour Integer On display
Current minutes Integer On display
Time to call the supervisor (set the hour) Integer Selectable
Time to call the supervisor (set the minutes) Integer Selectable
Compressors hours threshold Integer On display
Working hours of compressor no. 1/3 Integer On display

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Using pCO
Status of the system
The system can be ON, OFF or in the MANUAL functioning mode.
- It is possible to turn ON the refrigeration unit by pressing the ON button on the keypad or -
in case of network connection to a centralized computer - by means of the external command
operated by the supervisor. When the system is ON, compressors and fans will will be
operated on the basis of the values measured by the pressure transducers.
- To turn the system off, press the OFF button on the keypad (this function must be enabled
through the CONF_MACHINE4 mask) or send the 'off' command from the supervisor. In
the event of low pressure alarm (broken probe), the system will automatically turn off. This
function, however, must be previously enabled through the CONF_MACHINE4 mask.
When the system is Off, all connected devices will turn Off.
- To activate the manual procedure, act on the masks M_MAINT6 and M_MAINT7
(protected by password). The manual procedure forces the unit into the Off status so that it
will be possible to operate all connected devices manually, with the exception of the
pressure control action and all alarm conditions that will be always automatically detected.
Compressors
The regulation action is based on a 'neutral zone control': when the pressure value goes below the
set-point the compressors will be stopped, when the pressure exceeds the value given to set-point +
differential, the compressors will be activated. Set differential and set-point in the dedicated mask.
stop
compressors start
compressors
PRESSION
SUCTIONSET
POINT DIFFERENTIAL
When the pressure value ranges between the set-point and the set-point + differential zone, the
system will be under stable conditions (neutral zone) and there won't be any requests for
compressors ON/OFF.

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Compressors shift
Selecting the compressors shift ensures longer life to the compressors. This procedure, in fact,
makes them work in a very balanced way and compensates the number of their on/off routines as
well as their working hours.
The shift is based on a F.I.F.O. logic: the first compressor that turns On will be the first to turn Off.
At the very beginning this logic might cause an unbalanced compressors management but the
system will gradually settle.
Upon a call for compressor ON, the logic will be as follows:
- the compressor that has been Off for the longest time-interval will be the first to start;
- the first compressor that turns On will be the first to turn Off;
- any compressor will turn On again only after all the other compressors have turned On.
Compressors timer
pCO also controls the working hours of the compressors. Set the required value (default 10,000
hours) in the dedicated mask. When the compressors reach the set threshold an alarm message
prompting maintenance will be displayed.
Fans
Fans are managed on the basis of a 'steps control action'. After having selected set-point and
differential, a series of steps will automatically be created within the working zone. The number of
steps depends on the number of fans. The dedicated masks will show the On routines of each single
fan. The steps relative to the unused fans will be calculated beyond the working zone, so the fans
will never be activated. Fans will start according to the values measured by the high pressure
transducer (delivery side of the compressors). Fans shift is also available.
Inverter
The analogue output Y1 (0 - 10 Volt) is used to control an inverter; in this way the fans will be
managed according to the values measured by the high pressure probe. The purpose of this function
is to keep the condensation pressure as close as possible to the set-point by modulating the speed of
the fans. As a result, the fans will work less and with less noise, especially when the external
temperature is low.

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set
differential
f1
f2
f3
Discharge pressure
0 Volt
10 Volt
Analogue output for
driving fan inverter
condenser fan
FANS INVERTER DIAGRAM
(Uscita analogica inverter inverter analogue output
per ventilatori = for fans
Pressione mandata = delivery pressure
Ventilatori condensazione = condensation-removal fans
Differenziale = differential)
Times
Most of pCO's control actions will be operated on the basis of programmable time-delays (eg. time-
delay before the activation of compressors or of certain alarms so as to ensure longer life to the
compressors themselves and a well-balanced system management). pCO allows you to set the
following time-intervals:
- time-delay between two consecutive requests for compressor ON
- time-delay between two consecutive requests for compressor OFF
- minimum ON routine of the compressor
- minimum OFF routine of the compressor
- time-delay between two consecutive ON routines of the same compressor
- time-delay between two consecutive requests for fan ON
- time-delay before activating the coolant level alarm
- time-delay before activating the oil differential pressurestat alarm
- 60 seconds' time-delay before activating probe alarms (damaged or disconnected probes)
- 120 seconds' time-delay before activating the high suction pressure alarm.