Micro Air Corporation FX2-CHILLER User manual

FX2-CHILLER™
Digital Control
Operations Manual
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Introduction:
The FX2-CHILLER digital control operates onboard tempered water equipment
to provide closed loop water temperature control. The FX2-CHILLER digital control is
designed to operate with central type tempered water marine air-conditioning systems.
Features include:
High visibility Organic Light Emitting Diode display (OLED) offers superior
visual characteristics compared to LCD displays.
Variable brightness adjustment and automatic screen saver.
Four position menu navigation switch featuring a joystick style interface with
push on / push off control.
The display is compatible with Vimar and Gewiss frames.
Visual symbols enable the viewer to see the operating status at a glance.
Easily programmed for customized operation.
Built in options for fault protection help aid trouble diagnosis and prevent
system damage.
Universal 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz power supply.

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Before you start:
1. Applying power:
When power is first applied, the display will show the software revision, and
then return to the last state the unit was in when power was removed.
On/Off Button
Up Button
Mode Select Service Button
Button (Unmarked)
Down Button
2. Joystick operation:
The four position joystick may be tapped up, down, right, left or in the center
to make changes to the operation of the control. Gently tap this switch to
operate it. Excessive force will damage the switch.
3. Operating states:
Pressing the joystick in the center will toggle between OFF and ON. When the
display is OFF the display will appear dark**. When the display is ON, the
display shows the operating screen**. See operating screens for an example.
Switch between these states by pressing and releasing the On/Off button.
**Unless screen saver is active. See screen saver for details.
Operating Screens
Screen Saver
If no buttons are pressed for two minutes, the display will enter the screen saver
mode. The display will dim and icons will scroll across the screen. To exit this mode, just
tap any button.

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Operating Screen
Water Inlet Temperature Water Outlet Temperature
Heating
Temperature Set Point or
Cooling
Operating Status Icon
Mode Selection
To change from heating to cooling or cooling to heating, tap the mode select
button. Set the desired loop water temperature by tapping the up or down button. The
system will provide cooling or heating as selected.
Operation
The control will automatically operate the circulating pump, sea water pump,
compressor and heater or valve as necessary. Inlet temperature must be more than two
degrees from the set point for operation to occur. In heat mode, temperatures must be
below set point and in cool mode temperatures must be above the set point. Temperatures
must be above 33°F for any operation. Operating output conditions are indicated in the
icon at the center of the display.
CW is the closed circulating water loop. When the pump is on, the icon
will animate and show water flow in the system. If the flow switch opens,
or the pump is off, the pipe will appear empty.
This is the compressor symbol. When the compressor is running, the
symbol will look like an operating piston.
SW is the sea water pump. When the pump is on, the symbol will animate and
show the pump operating and water flowing. When the sea water pump is off, the
pipe will appear empty and the pump will not spin.
This is the electric heat symbol. This symbol will appear in heat mode in
place of the compressor if the optional electric heater is installed and
selected in the programmable parameters. The animation will look like
heat rising from the element when the heater is on.

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System Status Screen
AC Line voltage High Freon Pressure Switch
(CLosed or OPen)
System Current Low Freon Pressure Switch
(CLosed or OPen)
System Frequency Flow Switch
(CLosed or OPen)
Viewing System Status
In the ON state, press and hold the Mode select button for three seconds. The
display will indicate AC line voltage, System current, AC Line frequency, and High and
Low pressure switch status and Flow switch status. After one minute without a button
press, the display will return to the operating screen.
Viewing Fault History
Fault message history may be viewed by pressing and holding the service button
for three seconds with the display in the operating screen. Scroll from message to
message by tapping the up and down buttons. The past eight fault messages, numbered
from 1 to 8 can be viewed with the most recent numbered 1. Multiple faults of the same
type will not be listed separately unless they occur more than one hour from the first
fault. To clear the history log, the screen must show the operate screen. Press and hold
the service button for 10 seconds. The history log will appear then the displayed fault will
disappear indicating the log is cleared.
Fault Messages
The following fault messages will be shown on the display in the event of a
problem. Compressor and electric heat operation is prevented for two minutes after a
fault occurs. Following this two minute period, the control will restart in the last mode of
operation. Pressing the on / off button twice will return the display to the operating screen
but operation will not resume for two minutes. Repeated faults are an indication of a
problem and should be checked by a qualified service person.
LOCKOUT Four of the same faults occurred in less than 1 hour from the first
fault. The display will show the fault that caused the lockout followed by the word
“LOCKOUT”. Press the On/Off button twice on the display to clear a lockout.
HIGH FREON PRESSURE: Indicates the high pressure switch connected to the
High/Low Freon jack is open. If the switch resets, the compressor will restart within two
minutes.
LOW FREON PRESSURE: Indicates low pressure switch connected to the
High/Low Freon jack is open for over 10 minutes. The LP jumper (JP7) on the FX2
power supply must be cut to enable this option.
LOW AC VOLTAGE: The AC line voltage was below the voltage set in the
programmable parameters for more than 10 minutes.

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OVER CURRENT: The total system run current exceeded the limit set in the
programmable parameters. Systems may start with currents exceeding the limit but must
be below the limit within two seconds after the start of the compressor.
FREEZE FAULT: The closed circulating loop water temperature at the water
outlet sensor is below 34°F. This fault causes an immediate lockout for system
protection.
FLOW SWITCH OPEN: The closed circulating water loop flow switch connected
to the service input is open for more than 10 seconds. When this fault occurs, all outputs
will shut down for two minutes then restart.
SENSOR TROUBLE WATER IN: The sensor connected to the ALT AIR jack
(Loop water in) has failed or is disconnected.
SENSOR TROUBLE WATER OUT: The sensor connected to the OUTSIDE jack
(Loop water out) has failed or is disconnected.
HIGH LIMIT: Closed circulating loop water outlet temperature has exceeded the
limit set in the programmable parameters.
KLIXON OPEN: EasyStart has detected a problem with the compressor most
likely an open compressor overload protector. EasyStart will wait 3 minutes before
attempting a restart. Systems without EasyStart should set the program parameter “Starter
Present” to “NO” to prevent this error.
COMPRESSOR STALLED: EasyStart has detected a problem with the
compressor most likely a stalled compressor. EasyStart will wait 3 minutes before
attempting a restart. Systems without EasyStart should set the program parameter “Starter
Present” to “NO” to prevent this error.

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Program Parameters:
There are eleven programmable parameters with their factory defaults described
in this section. The table below defines the parameter descriptions along with the
permitted values and default settings.
To enter the program mode first put the unit in the off state. Press and hold the
joystick in the center for 3 seconds. Use the fan button to advance to the next parameter
and the mode button to go back to the last parameter. Use the up and down buttons to
change the parameters value. Exit the program mode when finished by pressing and
releasing the On/Off button or wait 60 seconds for the display to exit. Note: program
mode can also be entered by pressing the following sequence of buttons: Mode, Up,
Down, Mode in the off mode.
Description Default Value
Display brightness 15 4=Minimum 15=Maximum
Screen Saver Brightness 4 0=Minimum 8=Maximum
Staging Delay 15 or 45* 5-135 Seconds
Current Limit 35 0-35 Amps (0 is disabled)
Low AC Line Detection Off 75-100 or 175-200 VAC
High Limit Threshold 130 100-135°F
System Units °F °F or °C
Cycle Sea Pump Cycled Sea Pump Cycled or Continuous
Reverse Cycle Heat Reverse Cycle Heat Electric Heat or Reverse Cycle Heat
Purge Air in System No Yes or No
Starter Present No Yes or No
Reset Parameters No No or Yes
If JP8 is removed, Staging Delay default will be 45 seconds.
Parameter description:
oDisplay brightness: Display brightness can be set from 4 (dim) to
15 (bright) to suit room lighting. Brightness will change as the
number is changed.
oScreen saver brightness: Number values from 0 (dim) to 8
(bright) can be set to suit room brightness. The unit will operate as
described in the screen saver section.
oStaging delay: The compressor staging delay is provided for
multi system installations where more than one system is operating
from the same power source. Set the Staging delays at different
intervals so only one compressor starts at a time when power is
applied.
oCurrent limit: The system current limit can be set from 0 to 35
Amps maximum running current. Systems may start at higher

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currents but running currents must be less than the set point. To
disable this fault set the limit to 0.
oLow AC line detection: When set, if the AC line voltage remains
below the set value for 10 minutes, the control will turn off the
compressor or heater and indicate Low AC. Voltages may be set
between 75 and 100 VAC for 120 volt systems, and 175-200 VAC
for 208-230 VAC systems.
oHigh Limit Threshold: Set this parameter to monitor water outlet
temperature. Temperatures may be selected between 100°F and
135°F.
oSystem units: Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) can
be selected
oCycled Sea Pump: This setting will turn on the sea pump with the
compressor. This parameter may be changed to run the Sea Pump
continuously.
oElectric Heat/ Reverse Cycle Heat: Set this parameter only if the
system is equipped with an electric heater. If the heater current
will exceed 10 Amps, a contactor must be connected to the valve
output to use this feature.
oPurge Air in System: This parameter allows the user to operate
the circulating pump for one hour while the system is being filled
so air can be removed. Set the parameter to YES and press the
On/Off button. The display will go blank then the screen saver will
appear with “PURGING AIR” on the screen. The circulating loop
water pump will run for 1 hour then turn off. To exit this function,
press the On/Off button. Flow faults are disabled while Purge Air
is active. Flow switch status may be viewed in the system status
screen. See Viewing System Status for details.
oStarter Present: Set this parameter to YES only if the EasyStart
option board is installed on top of the FXII power supply. This
option must be set for No for ALL other systems including
EasyStart systems where the EasyStart option board is NOT
installed on the FXII power supply such as those systems with
EasyStart in an external box.
oReset parameters: To reset all parameters to factory defaults,
select YES and then exit the program mode by pressing the
joystick center button. The display will show EEPROM RESET
then the display will go blank indicating the unit is OFF.
Staging two compressors in a system:
In some applications, two compressors may be necessary to handle the cooling or
heating load. On these systems, remove jumper JP8 from one of the two power supplies.
(see Wiring Diagram and Configuration for jumper location details). With JP8 removed,
the second unit will operate at a different default set point and staging delay.
Defaults:
JP8 In: Cool 42°F, Heat 110°F, Staging Delay 15 Seconds
JP8 Out: Cool 44°F, Heat 108°F, Staging Delay 45 Seconds

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Specifications
Set point range Cool Mode 38°F-58°F or
3.3°C-14.4°C
Heat Mode 95°F to 120°F or
35°C to 48.9°C
Sensor accuracy 2°F at 77°F
Low voltage limit 115 VAC units 75VAC
Low voltage limit 230 VAC units 175VAC
Line voltage limit 240VAC
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
Fan output MAX
(Connect to Sea Water Pump) 4 Amps
Valve output MAX
(Connect to optional electric heater) 10 Amps
Circulating Pump output MAX ¼ HP at 115 VAC
½ HP at 230 VAC
Compressor output 1HP at 115 VAC
2HP at 230 VAC
Minimum operating temperature 0°F
Maximum operating temperature 180°F
Maximum RHconditions 99% Non-condensing
Maximum length of the display cable 75 Feet
Maximum length of the sensor cable 50 Feet

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PCB-360-00F and Earlier

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PCB-360-00G and later wiring diagram and configuration

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Updates:
From To Reason
Rev 3 Rev 4 Add parameter in FRM278B16 for Starter Present.
Rev 4 Rev 5 Add fault descriptions for EasyStart and update
wiring for 360 rev G boards
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