AQUAFORCE® 30XW150-400 Water-Cooled Liquid Chillers

Controls, Start-Up, Operation, Service

and Troubleshooting

CONTENTS

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Display Module Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•TOUCH PILOT™ DISPLAY

•NAVIGATOR™ DISPLAY MODULE

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Main Base Board (MBB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Compressor Protection Module (CPM) . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Board . . . . . . . . 13

MLV/Condenser Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enable-Off-Remote Contact Switch (SW1). . . . . . . 16

Emergency On/Off Switch (SW2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Energy Management Module (EMM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Local Equipment Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Board Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Touch Pilot Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Module Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

•RED LED

•GREEN LED

•YELLOW LED

Carrier Comfort Network® (CCN) Interface. . . . . . . 18

Remote Alarm and Alert Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-46

Touch Pilot Operation Configuration Tables . . . . . 18

Machine Control Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Machine On/Off Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•TOUCH PILOT MACHINE CONTROL

•NAVIGATOR DISPLAY MACHINE CONTROL

Entering Fluid Control Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cooling Set Point Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• SET POINT OCCUPANCY

Chilled Water Fluid Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

•FRESH WATER

•BRINE OR GLYCOL OPERATION

Cooler Pump Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

• COOLER PUMP CONTROL CONFIRGURATIONS

Machine Start Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Circuit/Compressor Staging and Loading . . . . . . . 29

•CIRCUIT/COMPRESSOR STAGING

•CIRCUIT/COMPRESSOR LOADING

Minimum Load Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dual Chiller Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

•DUAL CHILLER CONTROL FOR PARALLEL APPLICATIONS

•DUAL CHILLER PUMP CONTROL FOR PARALLEL CHILLER APPLICATIONS

•DUAL CHILLER CONTROL FOR SERIES APPLICATIONS

•DUAL CHILLER PUMP CONTROL FOR SERIES CHILLER APPLICATIONS

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Ramp Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Temperature Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

•RETURN WATER RESET

•SPACE TEMPERATURE RESET

•4-20 mA TEMPERATURE RESET

Demand Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

•SWITCH CONTROLLED DEMAND LIMIT

•EXTERNALLY POWERED CAPACITY BASED DEMAND LIMIT

•EXTERNALLY POWERED CURRENT BASED DEMAND LIMIT

•CCN LOADSHED CONTROLLED DEMAND LIMIT

Ice Storage Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Broadcast Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

•ACTIVATE

•BROADCAST ACKNOWLEDGER

Alarm Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

•ALARM ROUTING CONTROL

•ALARM EQUIPMENT PRIORITY

•COMMUNICATION FAILURE RETRY TIME

•RE-ALARM TIME

•ALARM SYSTEM NAME

Daylight Saving Time Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Capacity Control Overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Head Pressure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

•LOW CONDENSER FLUID TEMPERATURE HEAD PRESSURE CONTROL OPTION

PRE-START-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,47

System Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-53

Actual Start-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Operating Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

•TEMPERATURES

•VOLTAGE

•MINIMUM FLUID LOOP VOLUME

•FLOW RATE REQUIREMENTS

OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-59

Sequence of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Dual Chiller Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

• PUMP OPERATION

Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

•THERMISTORS

•TRANSDUCERS

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-67

Economizer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

•MAIN EXV CONTROL

•ECONOMIZER EXV CONTROL

•EXV TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

Compressor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

• COMPRESSOR OIL SYSTEM

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.

Catalog No. 04-53300024-01

Printed in U.S.A.

Form 30XW-1T

Pg 1

11-09

Replaces: New

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30XW150-400 specifications

The Carrier 30XW150-400 series is a line of water-cooled chillers that exemplifies innovation, efficiency, and reliability in commercial cooling solutions. Designed for medium to large-scale applications, this series is ideal for a variety of settings, including commercial buildings, industrial processes, and chilled water systems.

One of the standout features of the Carrier 30XW series is its efficiency. The chillers utilize advanced variable-speed compressor technology, which allows the units to adapt to varying cooling loads while minimizing energy consumption. This technology not only reduces operational costs but also contributes to better environmental sustainability by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

The 30XW series chillers are equipped with high-efficiency, scroll compressors that operate quietly and provide significant energy savings. By utilizing enhanced economizer controls, these units can achieve higher efficiency ratings, especially in part-load conditions. The result is an impressive Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), making these units a smart choice for energy-conscious businesses.

In terms of reliability, the Carrier 30XW150-400 series features robust construction and an array of safety and monitoring systems. The units come with advanced diagnostics that help in quickly identifying and addressing any operational issues. This proactive approach ensures reliability and minimizes downtime, which is crucial for maintaining optimal temperature controls in critical environments.

Additionally, the chillers incorporate environmentally friendly refrigerants that comply with the latest regulations, making them a sustainable choice for modern commercial applications. Their compact design allows for flexible installation options, and the integrated control systems provide the ability to optimize performance based on specific building management demands.

User-friendly interfaces and remote monitoring capabilities further enhance the ease of operation, allowing facility managers to have real-time insight into performance metrics and system health. This level of control contributes to better maintenance planning and maximizes the lifespan of the equipment.

In summary, the Carrier 30XW150-400 series of water-cooled chillers combines advanced technology, energy efficiency, and reliable performance, making it an ideal solution for various commercial and industrial cooling needs. With its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Carrier continues to set the standard in the HVAC industry.
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