38/40MVC, MVQ

CONTROL SYSTEM

The 40MVC/MVQ unit is equipped with a microprocessor control to perform two functions:

1.Provide safety for the system

2.Control the system and provide optimum levels of comfort and efficiency

The main microprocessor is located on the control board of the fan coil unit (outdoor units have a microprocessor too) with thermistors located in the fan coil air inlet and on the indoor coil. Heat pump units have a thermistor on the outdoor coil. These thermistors monitor the system operation to maintain the unit within acceptable parameters and control the operating mode.

SYSTEM SAFETIES

Safety

 

Cooling Only

 

 

 

Heat Pump

 

9K

012K

018K

024K

09K

012K

 

018K

024K

 

 

3 Min Time Delay

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

Over Current Protection On Compressor

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

Indoor Coil Freeze Protection

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

Condenser High Temperature Protection

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

Indoor Evaporator High Temperature

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

3 MINUTE TIME DELAY

In order to protect the compressor, there is a 3 minute delay on break even if the control is calling for heating or cooling.

COMPRESSOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Overcurrent protection can result due to any of the following:

SThe ambient temperature is to high S Locked rotor on the compressor

S Blockage in refrigeration circuit (cap tubes, for example) S Outdoor air is blocked or restricted

The compressor current is monitored continuously and protection is provided as shown below:

3sec

5min

1sec

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(after 3 seconds)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current up

 

 

 

 

(after 5 minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

off (heating)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indoor fan low

 

 

 

 

Indoor fan: On

 

 

 

 

speed (cooling)

 

 

 

 

compressor: On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outdoor fan: On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A08117

Fig. 19 – Compressor Overcurrent Protection

If the compressor is stopped 4 times at the 5 minute limit or 1 time at the 3 second limit, the system will be locked off and the main power will have to be reset before the system can be restarted.

Time Limit

 

 

Compressor Current

 

 

38MVC(Q)009---1

38MVC(Q)012---1

38MVC(Q)012---3

38MVC(Q)018---3

38MVC(Q)024---3

 

3 SEC

14 A

18 A

11 A

14 A

23 A

5 MIN

12 A

16A

9 A

12 A

21 A

I SEC

10.5 A

14 A

7 A

11 A

18 A

NORMAL

9 A

12.5 A

6 A

10 A

16 A

20

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Carrier 40MVC, 38MVQ, 38MVC, 40MVQ Control System, System Safeties, Minute Time Delay, Compressor Overcurrent Protection

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