Dometic MCS T6 User manual

MCS T6, MCS T12, MCS T16
Marine Air Conditioner
Operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bootsklimaanlage
Bedienungsanleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Climatiseur pour bateau
Notice d’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Bootairco
Gebruiksaanwijzing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use, and store it in
a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this
instruction manual along with it.
Contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Target group for this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
6 Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
7 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
8 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
12 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
13 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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1 Explanation of symbols
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2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
•Faulty assembly or connection
•Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
•Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
•Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
2.1 General safety
!CAUTION!
•Electronic devices are not toys!
Keep electrical appliances out of reach from children or infirm per-
sons.
Do not let them use the appliances without supervision.
•Persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using
the appliance safely should not use this appliance without initial super-
vision or instruction by a responsible person.
•Use the device only as intended.
•Do not make any alterations or conversions to the device.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.
NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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•Installation and repairing of the air conditioner may only be carried out
by qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks involved and the
relevant regulations. Inadequate repairs can lead to considerable haz-
ards. For repair service, please contact the service centre in your coun-
try (addresses on the back).
3 Target group for this manual
This operating manual is for air conditioner users.
4Properuse
The Marine Climate System is an air conditioning system designed for use on boats
or yachts. It can cool down or warm up the interior of the boat or yacht.
5 Technical description
The Marine Climate Systems MCS T6, MCS T12 and MCS T16 are marine air condi-
tioners which can be used for variable air conditioning inside a boat or a yacht. They
can cool and warm the room.
The Marine Climate System consists mainly of the air conditioning unit and a control
panel. A refrigerant is circulating through the system which is seawater cooled.
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6 Operating elements
6.1 Control Panel
Key to fig. 1, page 3:
Item Name Description
1 Power Button Press and release to toggle between the On and Off Modes.
2Fan Button Press to advance through the available fan settings. “1”(lowest)
through “6” (highest) indicates Manual Fan Speeds.
The letter “a” indicates automatic fan operation selected.
3 Down Button Press and release to display the set point.
Press and hold the Down Button to decrease the set point. Set
point is decreased 0.5 °C or 1 °F each time the button is
depressed.
4 Faceplate sensor The faceplate sensor will read the room temperature unless a
remote air sensor is installed.
5 Up Button Press and release to display the set point.
Press and hold the Up Button to increase the set point. Set
point is increased 0.5 °C or 1 °F each time the button is
depressed.
6 Display The inside air temperature is displayed when the control is on.
The set point is displayed when either Up or Down Button is
pressed.
The display also indicates program information and fault
codes.
When the control resumes operation after a power interruption
all the display LEDs will turn on for one second. This is normal
operating condition and is referred to as Power On Reset.
7 LED “Heat
Mode”
This LED is lit when
– the Heat Only Mode is selected
– or the unit is in a heating cycle.
8 LED “Fan
Indicator”
This LED is lit when a Manual Fan Speed is selected.
9 LED “Cool
Mode”
This LED is lit when
– the Cool Only Mode is selected
– or when the unit is in a cooling cycle.
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6.2 Dual Button Functions
Up and Down Buttons
•While in the On Mode: Simultaneously press the Up and Down Buttons to dis-
play outside air temperature providing the optional outside air temperature sen-
sor is installed.
•While in the Program Mode: Simultaneously press the Up and Down Buttons
to set new program defaults.
Power and Down Buttons
•While viewing the service fault history log: Simultaneously press the Power
and Down Buttons to clear the fault history log (see “Service History Log” on
page 14).
•While in the On Mode: Simultaneously press the Power and Down Buttons to
enter the Dehumidification Mode (see “Dehumidification Mode” on page 11).
7Operating
7.1 Initial startup
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➤Ensure seawater intake ball valve (seacock) is open.
➤Turn on air conditioner circuit breaker.
➤If the seawater pump has its own circuit breaker, turn that on.
➤Press the Fan Button (fig. 12, page 3).
✓This energizes the fan.
➤Verify that the fan is running and that there is steady airflow out of the supply-air
grille.
➤Select a temperature set point lower than the current cabin temperature.
✓This starts the compressor and seawater pump.
NOTICE!
Do not turn the unit off and immediately turn it back on. Allow at least
30 s for refrigerant pressure equalization.
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➤Check for a steady solid stream of seawater from the overboard discharge.
➤If the unit does not appear to be operating properly, refer to troubleshooting
guidelines (“Troubleshooting” on page 24).
7.2 Overview
Power On
➤Press the Power button (fig. 11, page 3) once to engage the system.
✓The display indicates room temperature when the system is on and is blank when
the system is off.
Set Temperature
➤Press the Up or Down button (fig. 13 and 4, page 3) to set the desired room
temperature.
The set point can be viewed by momentarily pressing and releasing the Up or
Down button.
Fan Speed
Fan-speed operation is automatic, allowing fan speed to decrease as the set point
temperature is approached in the Cool Mode. The fan operates at low speed when
set point is satisfied.
➤Use the Fan button (fig. 12, page 3) to select manual fan speeds.
You can program the fan to run only when cooling or heating is required. Normally
the automatic fan-speed operation is reversed in the Heating Mode, however, the
fan can be programmed to operate the same as in the Cooling Mode.
Memory
The control’s nonvolatile memory requires no batteries or backup power. When
power is lost, the operating parameters are retained indefinitely. When power is
restored, the control resumes operating as last programmed.
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7.3 Modes of Operation
Off Mode
When the Marine Climate System is in the Off Mode, all control outputs are turned
off. Program parameters and user settings are saved in nonvolatile memory.
On Mode
When the Marine Climate System is in the On Mode, power is supplied to the appro-
priate outputs and the display indicates the current state of operation. The operating
and program parameters resume based on those stored the last time the unit was
operating.
Cool Mode
When Cool Mode is selected, the Cool Mode LED is lit and the cooling systems are
operated as required. When the temperature drops below the set point, the system
will not automatically switch to the Heat Mode.
Heat Mode
When the Heat Mode LED is lit, only the heating systems are selected and operated
as required. Should the temperature rise above the set point, the system will not
automatically switch to the Cool Mode.
Automatic Mode
Automatic Mode provides both heating and cooling as required. The Heat or Cool
LED will be lit according to the mode required.
Temperature in a given mode is maintained within 1.1 °C (2 °F) of set point, however
a 2.2 °C (4 °F) difference is required to allow the Marine Climate System to change
modes.
Once the mode changes temperature will be maintained within 1.1 °C (2 °F) of set
point.
Manual Fan Mode
Manual Fan Mode allows to select the desired fan speed manually. When a manual
fan speed has been selected, the Fan LED will be lit. Manual Fan Mode is sometimes
preferred when room temperature is constantly changing due to varying heat loads.
The fastest fan speed is represented by “6”, the slowest represented by “1”.
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➤Press and hold the Fan Button during normal operation to select one of the six
manual fan speeds available.
Circulation Mode
When the system is off at the control panel the fan can be used to only circulate the
air.
➤Press and hold the Fan Button when the display is off until the desired speed
number appears in the window.
➤Release the Fan Button.
✓The fan will run at the selected speed circulating the air without heating or
cooling.
➤Press the Power Button once to cancel the Circulation Mode and enter the On
Mode.
Dehumidification Mode
➤While in the On Mode simultaneously press the Power and Down Buttons.
✓The first cycle will start in one minute.
➤Press the Power Button to end the Dehumidification Mode.
✓The “HU1” mnemonic code is displayed while in the Dehumidification Mode.
Program Mode
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The Program Mode is used to adjust the systems operating parameters to suit the
particular needs of individual users. The Program Mode is also used to tailor the air
conditioning system for the most efficient operation within an installation.
Variables such as ducting, sensor location and system layout affect the system oper-
ation. The Marine Climate System is shipped with factory default settings which are
stored in permanent memory and can be recalled at any time.
NOTE
The program mode can only be entered from the Off Mode.
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7.4 Operating the Marine Climate System
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➤Press the Power Button (fig. 11, page 3) shortly to engage the system.
✓The display indicates room temperature when the system is on and is blank when
the system is off.
➤Press the Down Button (fig. 13, page 3) or Up Button (fig. 15, page 3) to
choose the desired set point.
✓The display indicates room temperature when the system is on and is blank when
the system is off.
✓The thermostat is now set to maintain a constant temperature.
➤Set the desired room temperature by pressing the Up or Down Button.
The set point can be viewed by momentarily pressing and releasing the Up or
Down Button.
The Marine Climate System has nonvolatile memory requiring no batteries or backup
power. When power is lost the operating parameters are retained indefinitely. When
power is restored, the Marine Climate System resumes operating as last pro-
grammed.
Automatic fan speed operation allows fan speed to decrease as room temperature is
approached in the Cool Mode. The fan will operate at low speed when set point is
satisfied.
Manual fan speeds can be selected with the Fan Button.
The fan can be programmed to run only when cooling or heating is required. Nor-
mally the automatic fan speed operation is reversed in the Heating Mode, however,
the fan can be programmed to operate the same as in the Cooling Mode.
NOTICE!
Do not turn the unit off and immediately turn it back on. Allow at least
30 s for refrigerant pressure equalization.
NOTE
When powering on the Marine Climate System, press and
immediately release the Power Button in order to not unintentionally
entering Program Mode.
If the Program Mode is entered unintentionally, any subsequent presses
of the Up or Down Button will change the P-1 parameter setting, which
can result in improper system operation.
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7.5 Automated Factory Self Test Program
The Marine Climate System software provides a self test program to facilitate factory
testing of the entire air conditioning system. Once the self test program is activated,
the test cycle will continue until the AC power is interrupted or the Power Button is
pressed once which returns the system to the Off Mode.
➤Activate the self test program by pressing the Power Button while turning on the
AC power.
➤Release the Power Button while the display indicates “888” and all LEDs are lit.
✓The Marine Climate System is now in the self test program.
✓“tSt” appears in the display while in the self test program.
Once activated the self test software will continuously execute the following proce-
dure:
•Turn on in the Heat Mode and supply heating for 10 min.
•Stop heating and run the fan only for 5 min.
•Switch to Cool Mode and continue cooling for 10 min.
•Stop cooling and run the fan only for 5 min.
•Return to step one and continue until interrupted.
The self test program will continue until the power is interrupted or the test is halted
by pressing the Power Button once.
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7.6 Service Tools
Hour Meter
Total compressor cycle time is saved in EEPROM every six minutes of continuous
compressor running time. Cycles less than six minutes are discarded to conserve
memory and allow the most flexible hour-meter possible.
To view the hour meter proceed as follows:
➤Turn off the AC power.
➤Press the Down Button and hold it.
➤Restore AC power.
✓After Power-On Reset is complete, the following appears in the display:
– “Hr” is displayed for one second.
– The display blanks out for one second then displays the thousands of hours
for three seconds.
– The display blanks out for one second then displays the hundreds units for
three seconds.
✓The unit returns to the last operating state before power was removed.
Maximum recorded time is 65,536 hours, the meter stops and can only be reset by
a service technician.
Service History Log
The Marine Climate System records and remembers the eight most recent faults.
Each time a fault is detected, a one hour timer is started.
Three consecutive faults within that hour cause system shut down, lock out and dis-
play the fault code. During that hour, to conserve memory, the same recurring fault
is not recorded in the service history log. Continuous operation for one hour without
the same recurring fault clears that fault counter but the event remains in the service
history log until overwritten. Should a different fault be detected during the hour, it
will be entered into the service history log.
The following events are entered into the service history log:
•High Freon Pressure
•Low Freon Pressure
•Air Sensor Fault
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To view the service history log proceed as follows:
➤Turn off the AC power.
➤Press the Fan Button and hold it.
➤Turn on the AC power.
➤Once Power On Reset is completed (display indicates “888” and all LEDs are lit)
release the Fan Button.
✓The display will flash the most recent fault detected, followed by the event chro-
nology number.
➤To view other events detected press either the Up or Down Button.
➤To clear the service history log simultaneously press the Power and Down But-
tons.
➤To exit the service history log
– press either the Power, the Up or the Down Buttons or
– wait thirty seconds without pressing any button.
8Programming
8.1 Entering Program Mode
➤Press and hold the Power Button while in the Off Mode until the letter “P”
appears in the display.
✓The characters “P1” followed by the parameter setting, appear in the display.
✓The Marine Climate System is now in the Program Mode.
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8.2 Changing Program Parameters
➤Increment from one program parameter to the next by pressing the Fan Button.
➤Press the Up and Down Buttons to select the data or set the desired limits for the
parameter being programmed.
NOTE
The Marine Climate System will exit the Program Mode and return to the
Off Mode if no programming is attempted for one minute.
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8.3 Saving New Program Parameters
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➤Simultaneously press the Up and Down Buttons to save the new program param-
eters.
✓This will set the new program defaults.
8.4 Exiting the Program Mode
There are two methods to exit the Program Mode.
➤Press the Power Button
✓The Marine Climate System will return to the Off Mode.
… or
➤Do not press any buttons and do not attempt any program changes for one
minute.
✓The Marine Climate System will exit the Program Mode.
8.5 Software Identification
The software version of the Marine Climate System is identified for one second prior
to the exit from the Program Mode. The software identification number, e.g. (“A12”)
will appear in the display for one second, then the Marine Climate System will return
to the Off Mode.
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NOTE
Factory defaults shown in the “Programmable Parameters Table” on
page 17 may be reset manually (see “Restore Memorized Default Set-
tings” on page 17).
NOTE
Should there be any reason to contact Dometic about the system or pro-
gramming the Marine Climate System be sure to have the software iden-
tification number and air conditioning unit serial number available. The
serial number may be found on the typeplate.
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8.6 Restore Memorized Default Settings
The memorized default settings can be restored as follows.
➤Enter the Program Mode.
➤Set P-17 to “rSt”.
➤Exit the Program Mode.
✓The software version number (e.g. “A12”) appears in the display.
✓The memorized default settings are restored and the Marine Climate System
returns to the Off Mode.
8.7 Programmable Parameters
Programmable Parameters Table
Program
number Description Default Range
P-1 Operating Mode 0 0= Automatic mode
1= Cool only mode
2= Heat only mode
P-2 High Fan Speed Limit
(arbitrary units)
95 65 – 95
P-3 Low Fan Speed Limit
(arbitrary units)
55 30 – 64
P-4 Compressor Staging Time
Delay
15 5 – 135 s
P-5 Temperature Sensor
Calibration
Ambient
Tem peratu re
Ambient 10 °F, –12,2 °C
P-6 Failsafe 3 0= Minimum protection
1= Continuous, no display
2= Continuous, with display
3= Four failures, reset required
P-7 Low AC Voltage Shut-
down (Volts)
115 V – OFF
220/230 V – OFF
75 – 105
175 – 205
P-8 De-Icing Cycle 1 OFF
1= On with 5 °F, –15 °C faceplate
sensor differential
2=Onwith7°F,–13,9°Cfaceplate
sensor differential
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P-9 High Water Temperature
Limit (°F)
OFF 100 – 150
P-10 Display Brightness
Control
94= Low
13 = Maximum
P-11 Display ºF or ºCF F= Fahrenheit displayed
C= Celsius displayed
P-12 Cycle Pump With
Compressor or
Continuous Pump
OFF OFF = Cycle with compressor
On = Continuous pump
P-13 Reverse Fan Speeds Dur-
ing Heating Mode
rEF nor = Normal fan operation
rEF = Reversed fan in heating
P-14 Continuous Fan or Cycle
Fan with Compressor
con CYC = Cycle fan with compressor
con = Continuous fan operation
P-15 Reverse Cycle Heating or
Electric Heat Only Option
Installed (cooling only
units)
nor nor = Reverse cycle heating
ELE = Electric heater installed
P-16 Fan Motor type selection
Shaded Pole or Split
Capacitor.
SC SP = Shaded pole fan motor
SC = Split capacitor fan motor
P-17 Reset Memorized
Programming Defaults
nor rSt = Reset defaults
nor = Normal
P-18 Reserved for Future
Option
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P-19 Reserved for Future
Option
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P-20 Filter Threshold
(x10 hours)
00 00 – 250
P-21 Current Filter Time
(x10 hours)
x10 Hours Using
Current Filter
–
P-22 Voltage Calibration (Volts) AC Voltage –
Program
number Description Default Range
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P-1: Operating Mode
The following operating modes can be selected:
•Automatic Mode by selecting “0”
•Cool Only Mode by selecting “1”
•Heat Only Mode by selecting “2”
P-2: High Fan Limit
The upper fan speed limit can be adjusted for various motors. The high fan limit is
adjusted with the system installed and operating. The values range from 65 through
95, arbitrary units.
➤Use the Up and Down Buttons to select the desired speed.
– Increase the number for a higher fan speed.
– Decrease the number to lower the fan speed.
P-3: Low Fan Limit
The low fan limit determines the lowest output allowed for the low fan speed. The
values range from 30 through 64, arbitrary units.
➤Use the Up and Down Buttons to select the low fan limit.
– Increase the number for a higher fan speed.
– Decrease the number to lower the fan speed.
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NOTE
Should any programming problems or confusion occur, reset the Mem-
orized Default Settings by entering the program mode and setting P-17
to “rSt”.
If recent programming changes were made but not saved, the reset will
return to the last saved defaults, which could differ from the factory
defaults.
NOTE
Once the high and low fan speed limits are set, the unit will automatically
readjust the remaining speeds to produce three equally spaced fan
speeds in both Automatic and Manual Fan Modes.
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P-4: Compressor Staging Time Delay
The compressor staging delay is provided for installations where more than one
system operates from the same power source. Setting different staging delays allows
compressors to start at different times when power is interrupted.
Units should be staged 5 s apart. The minimum delay is 5 s and the maximum is
135 s.
P-5: Temperature Calibration
Use this feature to calibrate the ambient sensor.
➤Select P-5.
✓The ambient temperature appears in the display.
➤Use the Up and Down Buttons to set the correct reading.
✓The temperature in the display will increase or decrease as required.
P-6: Failsafe Level
There are four failsafe levels (see “Failsafe and Fault Handling Codes” on page 28).
P-7: Low AC Voltage Shutdown
Use this feature to shut down the unit if the voltage drops to a dangerously low level.
By default it is off, but it can be set from 175 – 205. This feature works immediately at
start up, but while running will require a 5 min delay before displaying a fault to
prevent nuisances.
The fault code is “LAC”.
P-8: De-Icing Cycle
The Marine Climate System is equipped with a de-icing cycle to prevent ice build up
on the evaporator coil during extended periods of cooling operation. Installation
variables such as grille sizes, length of ducting, insulation R factors and ambient tem-
peratures determine the cooling run time required to achieve set point. Customer
usage may substantially increase run times by operating the system with the hatches
and doors open.
Programming an unrealistic set point (e.g. 18.3 °C/65 °F) and leaving the door open
will usually cause the evaporator to ice up on warm humid days.
De-icing is accomplished by using an algorithm that closely monitors the room air
temperature in repeating 10 min intervals during a cooling cycle.
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