Danfoss MLZ/MLM090-116-130-160-200-240 Instruction Manual

Danfoss Scroll for Refrigeration
MLZ/MLM090-116-130-160-200-240
R404A, R507A, R22 | 50Hz
Application guidelines
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Content
Single compressors .............................................................................................................4
Manifold compressors.......................................................................................................44
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Features................................................................................................................................ 6
Scroll compression principle .............................................................................................. 7
Nomenclature..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Label................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Serial number...............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Technical specifications ...................................................................................................... 9
50 Hz ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 10
MLM/MLZ090............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
MLM/MLZ130............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
MLM/MLZ160-200-240.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
MLM/MLZ116............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Suction and discharge connections ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Electrical data, connections and wiring........................................................................... 15
Motor voltage ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wiring connections................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
IP rating....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Terminal box temperature ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Three phase electrical characteristics .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Suggested wiring diagrams logic...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Approvals and certifications............................................................................................. 20
Internal free volume............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Operating conditions ........................................................................................................ 21
Refrigerant and lubricants.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Motor supply............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Compressor ambient temperature ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Application envelope............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Maximum discharge gas temperature ............................................................................................................................................ 25
High and low pressure protection..................................................................................................................................................... 26
On/off cycling (cycle rate limit) .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
System design recommendations.................................................................................... 27
General........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Essential piping design considerations........................................................................................................................................... 27
Refrigerant charge limit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Off-cycle migration................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Liquid flood back..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Low ambient application...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Scroll and reciprocating........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Low load operations............................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Brazed plate heat exchangers............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Water utilising systems.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Sound and vibration management.................................................................................. 33
Starting sound level................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Running sound level .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Stopping sound level............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Sound generation in a refrigeration system.................................................................................................................................. 33
Compressor sound radiation............................................................................................................................................................... 33
Mechanical vibrations............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Gas pulsation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
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Installation ......................................................................................................................... 35
System cleanliness .................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Compressor handling and storage.................................................................................................................................................... 35
Compressor mounting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Compressor holding charge................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Tube brazing procedure........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Brazing material....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Vacuum evacuation and moisture removal................................................................................................................................... 37
Liquid line filter driers............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Refrigerant charging .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Insulation resistance and dielectric strength................................................................................................................................ 38
Ordering information and packaging.............................................................................. 39
Packaging................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Packaging details..................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Industrial pack .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Spare parts & accessories.................................................................................................. 41
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Features
With its unique scroll design and manufacturing
process flexibility, the new Danfoss scroll for
refrigeration, MLZ/MLM090-240 offers a highly
efficient solution for demanding refrigeration
applications.
This new medium-temperature scroll compressor
is designed for commercial refrigeration
applications and extends Danfoss’refrigeration
compressors to 50.5 kW (30 HP) at common
voltage and with a common refrigerant
(R404A-R22).
Thanks to its dedicated refrigeration design, the
MLZ/MLM scroll compressor delivers a number
of powerful advantages. With its high-efficiency
motor and optimized scroll design, it reduces
energy cost in normal operating conditions and
delivers high capacity and an optimized pressure
ratio for refrigeration applications.
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Scroll compression principle
Danfoss scroll compressors are manufactured
using the most advanced machining, assembly
and process control techniques. In the design
of both the compressor and the factory, very
high standards of reliability and process control
were first priority. The result is a highly efficient
product with the highest reliability obtainable,
and a low sound level.
The entire scroll compression process is
illustrated below. The center of the orbiting scroll
traces a circular path around the center of the
fixed scroll. This movement creates compression
pockets between the two scroll elements.
Low pressure suction gas is trapped within each
crescent-shaped pocket as it forms; continuous
motion of the orbiting scroll serves to seal the
pocket, which decreases in volume as the pocket
moves towards the center of the scroll set,
with a corresponding increase in gas pressure.
Maximum compression is achieved as the pocket
reaches the discharge port at the center.
Scroll compression is a continuous process: when
one pocket of gas is being compressed during
the second orbit, another gas quantity enters
a new pocket formed at the periphery and,
simultaneously, another is being discharged.
The scroll compression
process
SUCTION
COMPRESSION
DISCHARGE
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Compressor model designation
Label
Serial number
Nomenclature
Type FeaturesMotorSize
M LZ C 5T 4 B
116
Application
M: medium temperature refrigeration
Family, Refrigerant & lubricant
LZ: R404A/R507 MLZ090 160SZ
MLZ116 160HV
MLZ130-240 160SZ
LM:R22 MLM090-116 160P
MLM130-240 320SZ
Nominal capacity
In thousand Btu/h at 60 Hz,
ARI, MBP conditions
Model variation
T: design optimized for refrigeration
Motor protection
B: Electronic, 230 V
Tubing and electrical connections
C: brazed connections, screw terminals
Q: rotolock connections, screw terminals
Motor voltage code
4: 380-415 V/3 ph/50 Hz
Other features
Oil sight
glass
Oil equali-
zation Oil
drain
LP gauge
port Gas equali-
zation port
5
Threaded Schrader Schrader None
Threaded
A 1234567825
B
Plant assembly line code
Month code
Year code 8 digit serial number
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Technical specifications
50 Hz
Model HP
Nominal
cooling capacity
Power
input
Efficiency
Swept volume Displacement Oil charge Net weight
(with oil)
COP EER
WBtu/h kW W/W Btu/h/W cm3/rev m3/h Litres kg
MLM090 12 19226 65599 7928 2.43 8.27 193.5 33.7 3.3 67
MLZ090 12 19301 65855 9152 2.11 7. 2 193.5 33.7 3.3 67
MLM116 15 24451 83427 10789 2.27 7.73 249.9 43.5 6.7 100
ML Z116 15 26865 91664 12127 2.22 7.56 249.9 43.5 6.7 100
MLM130 18 27411 93526 13044 2.43 8.29 276.2 48.1 6.7 111
MLZ130 18 27568 94062 11286 2.11 7.21 276.2 48.1 6.7 111
MLM160 22 32707 111596 14636 2.23 7.62 347. 8 60.5 8.0 150
MLZ160 22 32943 112402 17124 1.92 6.56 347.8 60.5 8.0 150
MLM200 25 40833 139322 17835 2.29 7.81 437. 5 76.1 8.0 157
MLZ200 25 41312 140957 20819 1.98 6.77 437.5 76.1 8.0 157
MLM240 30 50562 172518 21818 2.32 7.91 531.2 92.4 8.4 158
MLZ240 30 50440 172101 25460 1.98 6.76 531.2 92.4 8.4 158
Note: EN12900 conditions: To= -10°C, Tc= 45°C, RGT= 20°C, SC= 0K
* For MLZ090-130-160-200-240 R507 performance data are nearly identical to R404A performance data
**MLM/Z116’s rating condition is EN12900@SH10K
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Dimensions
MLM/MLZ090
All dimensions in mm
30 °
190.5
Ø 220.8
540
117
189
Ø 223.6
509
101
Ø 243
278
4 holes
Ø 19.05
60 °
180
154
230 190.5
173
30 °
230
HM 8 bolt
Lock washer
Flat washer
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut
15.25 mm
Compressor
base plate
Grommet
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MLM/MLZ130
Dimensions
Flexible grommet
HM 8 bolt
Lock washer
Flat washer
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut
1.10 inch
Compressor
base plate
Ø265.9
Discharge
1"1/8
Suction
1"5/8
Ø257.4
Ø317.5
653
618
187
301.5
214
345.4
195
170
304.8
370.8
353
212
109
183 60°
60°
428
279.4
76.6
4x rigid
spacer 29.5
4x holes Ø19
All dimensions in mm
92.5
531.5
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Dimensions
Grommet
MLM/MLZ160-200-240
All dimensions in mm
Lock washer * HM 10 Bolt *
Large at *
27 mm washer
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut *
36 mm
Compressor base plate
* not supplied with compressor
Ø344
Discharge
A&B: 1”1/8
C: 1”3/8
Ø333
4 holes Ø25
A: 690.9
B: 701.9
C: 726
A: 618
B: 629
C: 653 187
A: 479.5
B: 490.5
C: 514.7
Suction
A&B: 1”5/8
C: 2”1/8
216
159.7
87.1 98
159.7
392
392
304.8
202
206
209
A&B: 402 - C: 420
185.9
454
294
193.5
141
30°
35°
90° A:MLM/MLZ160
B:MLM/MLZ200
C:MLM/MLZ240
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Dimensions
MLM/MLZ116
Grommet
All dimensions in mm
Terminal box
Refer to section “Ordering information and packaging”for overview of shipped mounting accessories
Ø 266
Ø 257.4
Discharge
1"1/8
Suction
1"5/8
652 617 188
214
301.5
531±1.2
92.5
76.6
Ø 318
4x Ø 19.43
(29.5)/Without compression
(28.0)/With compression
Oil sight glass
345
195
171
428
212
371
304.8
181
279.4
60°
90°
90°
30°
Discharge
1"1/8
Ø 266
Ø 257.4
Suction
1"5/8
188
617
652
214
301.5
76.6
Ø 318
(29.5)/Without compression
(28.0)/With compression
531±1.2
345
279.4
183
157
4x Ø 19.43
30°
428
212
90°
371
304.8
60°
181
Black Blue Brown
Faston 1/4" tabs
Power supply
Sump heater
Module
power supply
M1-M2
control circuit
HM 8 bolt
Lock washer
Flat washer
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut
28 mm
Compressor
base plate
Rotolock connection-MLZ/MLM116 T4QC5Brazed connection-MLZ/MLM116 T4BC5
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Dimensions
MLZ/MLM scroll compressors could deliver
either braze connection or rotolock connections.
Dedicated Rotolock adaptors and adaptor sets
are available as accessories.
Suction and discharge
connections
Compressor models
Brazed version Rotolock version
Connection size
Rotolock adaptor set
(Adaptor, Gasket, Sleeve, Nut) Rotolock adaptor (Adaptor only)
Rotolock Solder sleeve ODF Code Number Code Number
MLM/MLZ090 Suction 1’’ 1/8
Discharge 3/4’’
MLM/MLZ130 Suction 1’’ 5/8
Discharge 1’’ 1/8
MLM/MLZ160-200 Suction 1’’ 5/8
Discharge 1’’ 1/8
MLM/MLZ240 Suction 2’’ 1/8
Discharge 1’’ 3/8
MLM/MLZ116 Suction 1"5/8 2"1/4 1”5/8 7765028 120Z0432
Discharge 1"1/8 1"3/4 1"1/8 120Z0364
    
Connection details
MLM/MLZ090 MLM/MLZ130 MLM/
MLZ160-200 MLM/MLZ240 MLM/MLZ116
Suction and discharge connections Brazed Brazed Brazed Brazed Brazed / Rotolock
Oil sight glass Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded
Oil equalization connection Rotolock 1”3/4 Rotolock 1”3/4 1/2” Flare 1/2” Flare Rotolock 2"1/4
Oil drain connection -¼” Flare ¼” Flare ¼” Flare 1/4’’ flare
Low pressure gauge port (Schrader) ¼” Flare ¼” Flare ¼” Flare ¼” Flare 1/4’’ flare
Oil drain connection
Oil sight glass Danfoss MLZ/MLM090-116-130-160-200-240
scroll compressors come equipped with a sight
glass (1"1/8 - 18 UNF) which may be used to
determine the amount and condition of the oil
contained within the sump.
The oil fill connection and gauge port is a 1/4"
male flare connector incorporating a Schrader
valve.
MLM/MLZ116: 2”1/4 Rotolock connector allowing
the use of 2”1/4 - 1”3/8. This connection must be
used to mount an oil equalization line when two
compressors are mounted in parallel.
The oil drain connection allows oil to be
removed from the sump for changing, testing,
etc. The fitting contains an extension tube into
the oil sump to more effectively remove the
oil. The connection is a female 1/4" flare fitting
incorporating a Schrader valve and is mounted
on MLM/MLZ116 -130-160-200-240 models.
Schrader
Oil equalization connection Oil fill
connection
and gauge port
Oil drain
connection
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
MLZ/MLZ090-116-130-160-200-240 compressors are available only in code 4.Motor voltage
Electrical power is connected to the compressor
terminals by Ø 4.8 mm (3/16”) screws.
The maximum tightening torque is 3 Nm. Use a
1/4’’ring terminal on the power leads.
Wiring connections
Motor voltage
code 4
Nominal voltage 50 Hz 380-415 - 3ph
Voltage range 50 Hz 342-457 V
The terminal box is provided with 2 triple
knockouts and 1 single knockout for power
supply and 4 double knockouts for the safety
control circuit.
The 3 power supply knockouts accommodate the
following diameters:
• Ø 50.8 mm (UL 1"1/2 conduit) and Ø 43.7
mm (UL 1"1/4 conduit) and Ø 34.5 mm (UL 1"
conduit)
• Ø 40.5 mm (ISO40) and Ø 32.2 mm (ISO32) and
Ø 25.5 mm (ISO25)
• Ø 25.5 mm (ISO25)
The 4 others knockouts are as follows:
• Ø 22.5 mm (PG16) (UL 1/2") and Ø 16.5 mm
(ISO16) (x2)
• 20.7 mm (ISO20 or PG13.5) (x2)
MLM/MLZ116-160-200-240
Black Blue Brown
Faston 1/4" tabs
Power supply
Sump heater
Module
power supply
M1-M2
control circuit
The motor protection module comes preinstalled
within the terminal box. Phase sequence
protection connections and thermistor
connections are pre-wired. The module must be
connected to a power supply of the appropriate
voltage. The module terminals are 6.3 mm size
Faston type.
LNS1 S2 M1 M2
L1 L2 L3
Black Blue Brown
Phase sequence input
Internal control contact
Safety
circuit
Thermistor
connection
Module power
L
N
M
1
M2
Note: please make sure M1/M2 is connected to OEM controller
and L/N is connected to outside power supply, otherwise, there
will be no motor protection.
The terminal box is provided with a Ø 25.5 mm
and a Ø 29 mm knockouts.
MLM/MLZ090 Terminal box
Ø 25.5 mm knockout
Power supply
Ø 29 mm knockout
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Three phase electrical
characteristics Compressor model LRA Max. operating current Winding resistance
A A Ω
Motor voltage code 4
380-415 V/3 ph/50 Hz
MLM/MLZ090 147 26 0.92
MLM/MLZ130 260 44 0.52
MLM/MLZ160 215 47 0.62
MLM/MLZ200 270 58 0.52
MLM/MLZ240 300 70 0.41
MLZ/MLM116 175 35 0.914
Locked Rotor Amp value is the higher average
current as measured on mechanically blocked
compressor tested under nominal voltage. The
LRA value can be used as rough estimation for
the starting current. However in most cases, the
real starting current will be lower. A soft starter
can be applied to reduce starting current.
LRA (Locked rotor amp)
The max. operating current is the current when
the compressor operates at maximum load
conditions and 10% below nominal voltage.
Max Oper. A can be used to select cables and
contactors.
In normal operation, the compressor current
consumption is always less than the Max Oper. A.
value.
Max. operating current
Winding resistance is the resistance between
phases at 25°C (resistance value +/- 7%).
Winding resistance is generally low and it
requires adapted tools for precise measurement.
Use a digital ohm meter, a "4 wires" method and
measure under stabilized ambient temperature.
Winding resistance varies strongly with winding
temperature. If the compressor is stabilized
at a different value than 25°C, the measured
resistance must be corrected using following
formula:
a + tamb
Rtamb = R25°C _______
a + t25°C
t25°C : reference temperature = 25°C
tamb: temperature during measurement (°C)
R25°C: winding resistance at 25°C
Ramb: winding resistance at tamb
Coefficient a = 234.5
Winding resistance
The compressor terminal box according to IEC529 is IP54 for all models when correctly sized IP54 rated
cable glands are used.
First numeral, level of protection against contact and foreign objects
5- Dust protected
Second numeral, level of protection against water
4- Protection against water splashing
The temperature inside the terminal box may not
exceed 70°C. Consequently, if the compressor
is installed in an enclosure, precautions must
be taken to avoid the temperature around the
compressor and in the terminal box from rising
too much. The installation of ventilation on the
enclosure panels may be necessary. If not, the
electronic protection module may not operate
properly. Any compressor damage related to this
will not be covered by the Danfoss warranty. In
the same manner, cables must be selected in a
way to ensure that terminal box temperature
does not exceed 70°C.
IP rating
Terminal box
temperature
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
General wiring
information
The wiring diagrams below are examples for
safe and reliable compressor wiring. In case an
alternative wiring logic is chosen, it is imperative
to respect the following rules:
When a safety switch trips, the compressor must
stop immediately and must not re-start until
the tripping condition is back to normal and
the safety switch is closed again. This applies to
the LP safety switch, the HP safety switch, the
discharge gas thermostat and the motor safety
thermostat.
In specific situations, such as winter start
operation, an eventual LP control for pump-
down cycles may be temporarily bypassed to
allow the system to build pressure. But it remains
mandatory for compressor protection to apply an
LP safety switch. The LP safety switch must never
be bypassed.
Pressure settings for the LP and HP safety switch
and pump-down listed in table from section "Low
pressure".
When ever possible (i.e. PLC control), it is
recommended to limit the possibilities of
compressor auto restart to less than 3 to 5 times
during a period of 12 hours when caused by
motor protection or LP safety switch tripping.
This control must be managed as a manual reset
device.
MLZ/MLM09
Suggested wiring diagrams logic
M
DGT
HP
LPS
180 s
TH
LP
CONTROL CIRCUIT
F1F1
KM
KM
KM
KA KA
A1
A2
A3
KA
KA
KS
KS
KS
L1 L3 L2
Q1
T1
T3
T2
LLSV KS
Wiring diagram with pump-down cycle
KM
L1 L3 L2
Q1
CONTROL CIRCUIT
F1F1
KM KA
KA KS
KS
KS
HP
DGT
TH
180 s
85 52 019 - A
T1 T2
M
T3
KA KA
A1
A2
A3
Wiring diagram without pump-down cycle
LPS
Fuses ..................................................................................................F1
Compressor contactor................................................................. KM
Control relay ................................................................................... KA
Safety lock out relay.......................................................................KS
Optional short cycle timer (3 mins) ......................................180 s
External overload protection.......................................................F2
Pump-down pressure switch .......................................................LP
High-pressure safety switch........................................................HP
Control device.................................................................................TH
Liquid line solenoid valve ........................................................ LLSV
Discharge gas thermostat/thermistor...................................DGT
Fused disconnect ...........................................................................Q1
Motor safety thermostat............................................................thM
Compressor motor ..........................................................................M
Motor protection module........................................................MPM
Thermistor chain...............................................................................S
Safety pressure switch.................................................................LPS
Legend
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Fuses ..................................................................................................F1
Compressor contactor................................................................. KM
Control relay ................................................................................... KA
Safety lock out relay.......................................................................KS
Optional short cycle timer (3 mins) ......................................180 s
External overload protection.......................................................F2
Pump-down pressure switch .......................................................LP
High-pressure safety switch........................................................HP
Control device.................................................................................TH
Liquid line solenoid valve ........................................................ LLSV
Discharge gas thermostat/thermistor...................................DGT
Fused disconnect ...........................................................................Q1
Motor safety thermostat............................................................thM
Compressor motor ..........................................................................M
Motor protection module........................................................MPM
Thermistor chain...............................................................................S
Safety pressure switch.................................................................LPS
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Motor protection
Compressor model Overheating
protection
Over current
protection
Locked rotor
protection Phase reversal protection
MLM/MLZ116 -130-160-200-240 Electronic module located in terminal box

Compressor models MLM/MLZ116 -130-160-
200-240 are delivered with a pre-installed motor
protection module inside the terminal box.
This device provides for efficient and reliable
protection against overheating/overloading/
phase loss/reversal.
The motor protector comprises a control module
and PTC sensors embedded in the motor
winding. The close contact between thermistors
and windings ensures a very low level of thermal
inertia.
The motor temperature is being constantly
measured by a PTC thermistor loop connected
on S1-S2. If any thermistor exceeds its response
temperature, its resistance increases above the
trip level (4,500 Ω) and the output relay then
trips – i.e. contacts M1-M2 are open. After cooling
to below the response temperature (resistance
< 2,750 Ω), a 5-minute time delay is activated.
After this delay has elapsed, the relay is once
again pulled in – i.e. contacts M1-M2 are closed.
The time delay may be cancelled by means
of resetting the mains (L-N -disconnect) for
approximately 5 sec.
A red/green twin LED is visible on the module. A
solid green LED denotes a fault-free condition.
A blinking red LED indicates an identifiable fault
condition:
PTC overheat
Appr. 1 second
Delay timer active (after PTC over temp.)
Appr. 1 second
MLM/MLZ116 -130-160-200-240
A1
A3
A2
MPM
S
LPS
Wiring diagram with pump-down cycle
LP
A1
A3
A2
MPM
S
KS
Wiring diagram without pump-down cycle
LPS
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Use a phase meter to establish the phase
orders and connect line phases L1, L2 and L3
to terminals T1, T2 and T3, respectively. The
compressor will only operate properly in a single
direction, and the motor is wound so that if the
connections are correct, the rotation will also be
correct.
Phase sequence and reverse
rotation protection
The lockout may be cancelled by resetting the
power mains (disconnect L-N) for approximately
5 seconds.
Compressor models MLM/MLZ116 -130-160-
200-240 are delivered with an electronic module
which provides protection against phase
reversal and phase loss at start-up. Apply the
recommended wiring diagrams from section
"Suggested wiring diagram logic". The circuit
should be thoroughly checked in order to
determine the cause of the phase problem before
re energizing the control circuit.
The phase sequencing and phase loss monitoring
functions are active during a 5-sec window 1
second after compressor start-up (power on
L1-L2-L3).
Compressor
start
Phase monitoring
0 1 s 6 s
Phase sequence module logic
Should one of these parameters be incorrect, the
relay would lock out (contact M1-M2 open). The
red led on the module will show the following
blink code:
In case of phase reverse error:
Appr. 1 second
In case of phase loss error:
Appr. 1 second
Vavg = Mean voltage of phases 1, 2, 3.
V1-2 = Voltage between phases 1 and 2.
V1-3 = Voltage between phases 1 and 3.
V2-3 = Voltage between phases 2 and 3.
| Vavg - V1-2 | + | Vavg - V1-3 | + | Vavg - V2-3 |
2 x Vavg
% voltage
imbalance = x 100
The operating voltage limits are shown in the
table section "Motor voltage". The voltage applied
to the motor terminals must lie within these
table limits during both start-up and normal
operations. The maximum allowable voltage
imbalance is 2%. Voltage imbalance causes high
amperage over one or several phases, which in
turn leads to overheating and possible motor
damage. Voltage imbalance is given by the
formula:
Voltage imbalance
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Internal free volume
Product
Internal free volume without oil (liter)
Low pressure
side High pressure side Total
MLM/MLZ090 13.6 0.7 14.3
MLM/MLZ116 28.8 2.5 31.3
MLM/MLZ130 28.5 2.5 31
MLM/MLZ160 34.1 539.1
MLM/MLZ200 34.1 539.1
MLM/MLZ240 35.3 5.1 40.4
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