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Step 11 — System Functions and Sequence of
Operation
The 189BNV models utilize either Evolution
Connex
Communicating User Interface (UI) or conventional thermostat.
When using UI controls, a call for cooling will energize the
outdoor fan and compressor to run at lowest cooling demand. If
this does not satisfy cooling demand, the system will ramp up in
stages until it satisfies the demand. After coping with the higher
demand, the unit returns to lower capacity operation until the
demand is satisfied or until an increase in demand. When using a
conventional thermostat, the thermostat controls the staging of
outdoor unit.
Upon initial start--up (or any power cycle) of unit, there will be a
five minute delay before the unit will start once a call for heating or
cooling is given. The compressor will then ramp to stage 2 and
operate there for one minute. Once the minute has elapsed, status
code 68 will be generated and system will continue to operate at
stage 2 for 10 minutes. This operation is important to system
reliability and cannot be bypassed. Each time high voltage is
removed and reapplied, this behavior will be repeated.
Once 10 minutes has elapsed, the unit will ramp to the stage called
for. It will take approximately three additional minutes to obtain
high stage compressor RPM.
When all demand is satisfied, the compressor will shut off. As the
unit operates at lower capacity, system vapor (suction) pressure will
be higher than it is during a standard single--stage system operation
or during a higher capacity operation.
The user interface (UI) displays the operation mode and fault codes
as specified in the troubleshooting section. See Table 6 for codes
and definitions.
The conventional thermostat inputs are designed to work with most
indoor units. See AHRI for approved combinations. Connections
are Y/Y2, Y1, R and C. Depending on thermostat and indoor unit,
the system will operate at 1 or 2 capacities in cooling mode.
NOTE:
Only one code will be displayed on the outdoor unit
control board (the most recent, with the highest priority). The
latest codes are stored and can be accessed via the UI.
Upon a call for cooling through the UI (or the Y1 and/or Y2
connections in a non--communicating system), the Application
Operation Control (AOC) board (see Fig. 26) will request a
compressor speed and outdoor fan motor speed based on the
indoor space demand and outdoor conditions.
If the conditions are correct for operation, the control board will
allow the requested operation to begin, but if the control board
determines that the conditions are not correct, the board will decide
what other operation nearing that condition is acceptable. The
inverter Motor Operational Control (MOC) then outputs the
three--phase PWM signal and frequency that gently ramps the
compressor speed up to stage 2, and then will adjust to the
demanded speed. The gentle ramp--up results in no locked rotor
amps to the compressor motor. The unit nameplate for compressor
LRA will be stamped N/A (not applicable).
During operation, the AOC monitors itself and the compressor
operation along with the system pressures and temperatures. The
MOC board monitors the temperature, current and operational
status of the compressor, OD fan and the inverter itself. During
operation, the compressor speed will be adjusted to meet the
changes to the demand.
Step 12 — Check Charge
Charge in CHARGING mode (communicating only)
Unit is factory charged for 15ft (4.57 m) of lineset. If any
refrigerant charge adjustment is required due to the user inputted
line set length, the UI will calculate and display the target
subcooling and the amount of additional charge to be added.
Therefore, the UI is your source of information for charging the
system correctly. Refrigerant charge adjustment amount for adding
or removing 0.6 oz/ft (17.74 g/m) of 3/8 liquid line above or below
15ft (4.57 m) respectively. Perform a final charge check only when
in cooling and OD is between 65
_
F (18
_
C) and 100
_
F (38
_
C).
The use of a commercial charge metering device (restrictor) such as
Imperial liquid low side charger model 535--C or Watsco
ChargeFaster model CH200 is recommended when adding
refrigerant to an operating system. This prevents potential damage
of liquid slugging of the compressor and allows the subcooling to
stabilize quicker.
Charging using the subcooling method optimizes charge volume
and is preferred if possible. If the outdoor temperature is between
65
_
F -- 100
_
F (18.3
_
C -- 37.8
_
C) and indoor temperature is 70
_
F
-- 80
_
F (21.1
_
C -- 26.7
_
C), the option to further adjust charge
using “service valve subcool” will be available in the “charging
mode selection” screen. If temperatures are outside of range, this
option will be greyed out and not selectable.
Initial start--up can be performed using calculated charge only and
once conditions are within range, the ”Service Valve Subcool”
option will become selectable. Inaccurate charging may result in
nuisance fault codes.
Once start is selected the system will operate in a preset mode until
“done” is selected. Wait for required stabilization time then check
subcooling at service valve.
Adjust charge as required to meet target service valve subcooling
shown on screen --3/+0 degree. If any adjustment is necessary, add
or remove the charge slowly (no greater than .5 lb per minute) and
allow system to operate for 25 minutes to stabilize, before
declaring a properly charged system.
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Fig. 15 -- Adjusting Charge Using Service Valve Subcool
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Fig. 16 -- Service Valve Subcool Target Value
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Fig. 17 -- Stabilization Time
