16.1 Electronic control and display module
All units in the HYDROCIAT range and its derivatives are
equipped with an XTRACONNECT 2 microprocessor-controlled
electronic control and display module.
The electronic module controls the operation of the
compressors. Thus, depending on the difference between the
cold water (or hot water) return temperature and the setpoint
temperature, the electronic module will activate or deactivate
the compressors in series.
In a standard configuration of the unit, the cold water or hot
water control sensor is placed on the evaporator water return
(chilled water production use) or condenser (heat pump use).
16.2 Main functions
• Water temperature control:
- Evaporator chilled water
- Condenser hot water
• 4 possible types of control:
- Water return difference.
- Water outlet PID temperature.
- Control according to outdoor temperature
- Low-temperature energy storage.
In the standard configuration, the units use the chilled water
return control.
For PID water outlet temperature control, refer to the
XTRACONNECT 2 control manual.
• Operating settings monitoring.
• Individualised diagnostic of each fault.
• Fault storage in the event of a power failure.
• Management and automatic equalisation of compressor
operating time (multi-compressors).
• Remote control (Start/stop, temperature setpoint adjustment,
operating states, general fault) (OPTIONAL).
• Remote control reporting of operating states and faults using
an interface module (OPTIONAL).
For a detailed description of all these functions, refer to
the XTRACONNECT 2 user manual
16.3 Safety device management
All of the unit's safety devices are managed by the electronic
circuit board in the regulator. If a safety device is triggered
and stops the unit, trace the fault, reset the safety device if
necessary, and then clear the fault with the "RESET" button on
the XTRACONNECT 2 console.
The unit will restart when the minimum time required by the
short-cycle protection elapses. For the setting values of the
different safety devices and the fault clearance procedures,
refer to the XTRACONNECT 2 controller manual.
ØLow pressure control (LP)
Each unit includes one low pressure sensor per refrigerating
circuit as standard. This sensor enables the user to display the
LP value and enables the electronic module to provide a safety
function by ensuring that the LP value does not fall below the
threshold parameter in the regulator.
ØHigh pressure control (HP)
• High pressure switch.
Each refrigeration circuit is equipped with two HP pressure
switches.
The HP safety pressure switch is the main safety device for
the unit during operation. It is set according to the type of
fluid. Thus, when the HP value exceeds the preset value of the
pressure switch, power to the compressor(s) in the refrigerating
circuit concerned is cut off and the fault is indicated by an LED
on the controller console.
The HP pressure switches are reset manually, thus any fault
will be cleared by resetting the pressure switch and by pressing
the RESET button on the console.
• High pressure sensor
Each unit includes one high pressure sensor per refrigerating
circuit as a standard item. This sensor enables the user to
display the HP value and enables the electronic module to
perform two functions: control of the unit and safety.
ØEvaporator frost protection
The evaporator is protected against freezing by two probes:
• Evaporator chilled water outlet sensor
The evaporator is equipped with a frost protection sensor (located
on the chilled water outlet) which monitors the temperature of the
fluid to be cooled. If this temperature falls below the value set on
the controller, power to the compressors is cut off and the fault is
indicated by an LED on the controller console. This probe acts
as a safety device and must therefore never be moved by the
customer.
• Circuit 1 or 2 pressure sensor (LP).
This sensor monitors the pressure in the evaporator.
If this temperature falls below the set value in the regulator,
power to the compressor in the refrigerant circuit concerned
is cut off and the fault is indicated by an LED on the regulator
console.
ØEvaporator water circulation controller
Every unit is fitted with a water circulation control device as
standard. Thus, if the water flow rate is insufficient, the power
supply to the compressors is cut and an LED indicates the fault
on the controller console.
ØInternal compressor protection
All the models in the LW & LWP range are protected against
electric motor overheating, and against compressor reverse
rotation and excessive discharge temperatures. These functions
are performed by the SE-E1 protection module installed in the
compressor terminal box.
If there is a fault, the circuit concerned is shut down and
indicated by an LED on the console.
16 - CONTROL AND SAFETY DEVICES
Communication
• In the room, a control and display console is used to run an instant check on the unit; it enables the user to communicate with
the microprocessor, to configure the unit and to adjust the setpoints.
• Electronic remote control (option):
Installed in the machine room, this will be connected to the unit by a pair of telephone-type wires (max. distance 1000 m).
Description of functions and connection; see XTRACONNECT 2 manual.
• Relay board(s) (option):
This board is installed in a cabinet in the machine room and can remotely report on all the unit's operating states and faults
by providing potential-free make contacts. The board will be connected to the unit by a pair of telephone-type wires (max.
distance 1,000 m).
Description of boards and connection; see XTRACONNECT 2 manual.
• Communication with centralised management system (option).
• See XTRACONNECT 2 manual for option.