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70

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

135

140

145

150

155

160

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

Evap. Temp. (°F)

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. T

em

p

. (

°F

)

LP 1

LP 2

HP 1

HP 2

R410A

DGT - limit

Example 1

Example 2

19

sYsteM design RecoMMendations

The DGT should be set to open at 

a discharge gas temperature of 275

o

F

Notes:  The  compressor  must  not  be 
allowed to cycle on the discharge gas 
thermostat.  Continuous  operation 

beyond  the  compressor’s  operating 
range  will  cause  serious  damage  to 
the compressor!
A  DGT  accessory  is  available  from 
Danfoss: refer to page 35.

Refrigerant charge limits  
and compressor protection

Compressor models

S 0 84 - 090 

- 100

S 110 - 120

S 115 - 125

S 148 - 160 

- 161

S 175 - 185

S 240

S 300 - 380

Refrigerant charge limit (lb)

18.8

22.0

24.0

27.5

29.8

35.0

44.0

The  refrigerant  charge  limits  given  in 
the  table  below  will  help  to  evaluate 
the  need  for  compressor  protection 

note:

  for  reversible  heat  pump  sys-

tems  and  other  specific  applications, 
please  refer  to  section  "Specific 
Application Recommendations".

BeloW charge limit

aBoVe charge limit

cooling only systems, 
packaged units

No test or additional safeties required

Refrigerant migration & floodback test 
Crankcase heater

cooling only systems 
with remote condensor 
and split system units

Refrigerant migration & floodback test 
Crankcase heater, because full system 

charge is not definable (risk of overcharging)

Refrigerant migration & floodback test 
Crankcase heater 
Liquid receiver

Reversible heat pump system

Specific tests for repetitive floodback 
Crankcase heater 
Discharge gas thermostat

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

Recommended  

Required  

No test or additional safeties required

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ
ReQ

ReQ
ReQ

ReQ

Rec

Rec

Rec

Rec

The  above  chart  represents  basic 
guidelines  for  reliable  compressor 
operations  and  safety.  Please  contact 

Danfoss  technical  support  for  any  
deviations from these guidelines.

example 1

 (R-22, SH = 20

o

F)

LP switch setting:  
LP1 = 26 psig (1°F)
HP switch setting:  
HP1 = 363 psig (144°F)
Risk of operation beyond the application 
envelope.
DGT protection required.

example 2

 (R-22, SH = 20

o

F)

LP switch setting:  
LP2 = 42 psig (19°F)
HP switch setting:  
HP2 = 305 psig (131°F)
No risk of operation beyond the application 
envelope.
No DGT protection required.

Summary of Contents for Performer SM Series

Page 1: ...selection application guidelines Performer scroll compressors SM SY SZ 50 60 Hz R 22 R 407C R 134a R 404A R 507A MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE REFRIGErATION AIR CONDITIONING...

Page 2: ...oft start controller 15 SYSTEM DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 17 Refrigerant charge limit and compressor protection 17 Crankcase heater 17 Liquid line solenoid valve LLSV 17 Pump down cycle 17 Suction accumul...

Page 3: ...Compressor sound radiation 27 Mechanical vibrations 27 Gas pulsation 27 INSTALLATION 28 Compressor handling 28 Mounting 28 Removing connections shipping plugs 29 System cleanliness 29 Tubing 29 Filter...

Page 4: ...once the power has been switched off The figure below illustrates the entire compression process Therearetwoscrollelements anorbiting scroll and a fixed scroll The center of the orbiting scroll trace...

Page 5: ...or protection type Applies to Description For trio assemblies please contact Danfoss 5 Model SM SZ 084 090 100 110 120 148 161 SM SZ 115 125 160 175 185 SY SZ 240 300 SY SZ 380 Version V R C MA MB AA...

Page 6: ...s and capacity tables refer to Online Datasheet Generator www danfoss com odsg SM SY compressors SZ compressors Refrigerant R 22 R 407C Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Standard rating conditions ARI standard co...

Page 7: ...Online Datasheet Generator www danfoss com odsg SM SY compressors SZ compressors Refrigerant R 22 R 407C Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Standard rating conditions ARI standard conditions Evaporating temperatu...

Page 8: ...re indicated by a double line The solid line represents the limit when the su perheat is 20o F or less The dotted line shows the limit when the superheat is 54o F Interpolate for superheat values betw...

Page 9: ...110 120 130 140 150 160 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Evaporating temperature F Condensing temperature F Condensing temp limits S H 20o F S H 54o F SUPERHEAT 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Evaporating temperature F...

Page 10: ...e application envelopes Dew temperature Mean temperature Example for SZ 084 to 185 Example for SZ 084 to 185 Refrigerant R 407C is a zeotropic mix ture with a temperature glide in both evaporator and...

Page 11: ...ion 1 5 8 2 1 4 1 3 8 Discharge 1 1 8 1 3 4 7 8 SY SZ 240 Suction 1 5 8 2 1 4 1 5 8 Discharge 1 1 8 1 3 4 1 1 8 SY SZ 300 Suction 1 5 8 2 1 4 1 5 8 Discharge 1 1 8 1 3 4 1 1 8 SY SZ 380 Suction 2 1 8...

Page 12: ...230V 3 60 Hz 460V 3 60 Hz 575V 3 60 Hz 380 3 60 Hz Voltage range 60 Hz 180 253 V 414 506V 517 632V 342 418 V Electrical connections The terminal box is provided with a 1 1 29 mm hole for the power su...

Page 13: ...or 115 230 vac 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING The motor protection module is factory installed in the terminal box and has both phase sequence protection and pre wired thermistor connections The...

Page 14: ...KS BP HP DGT TH 180 s T1 T2 M T3 KA KA A1 A2 A3 Wiring diagram without pump down cycle Suggested wiring diagrams Compressor models SM SZ 115 125 160 175 185 Wiring diagram with pump down cycle CONTRO...

Page 15: ...starter MCI soft starters are designed to reduce the starting and stopping current of 3 phase AC motors MCI soft starters can reduce in rush current by up to 40 thereby eliminating the detrimental ef...

Page 16: ...erated by the MCI As the contactor always switches in no load condition it can be selected on the basis of the thermal current AC 1 Contacts 13 14 are not applicable with MCI 25C When control voltage...

Page 17: ...wind Below 23 F ambient temperature with wind speed above 11 mph however we recommend thermal insulation of crankcase heaters in order to limit the energy losses to the surrounding air Since the total...

Page 18: ...the table a crankcase heater must be used During operation liquid floodback may be detected by measuring either the oil sump temperature which should be at least 18 F above the saturated suction tempe...

Page 19: ...est Crankcase heater Cooling only systems with remote condensor and split system units Refrigerant migration floodback test Crankcase heater because full system charge is not definable risk of overcha...

Page 20: ...d motor protection module in the terminal box This device provides efficient reliable protection against overheating overloading and phase loss or reversal Connected to the module are PTC sensors embe...

Page 21: ...a single direction and the motor is wound so that if the connections are correct the rotation will also be correct Compressor models SM SZ 084 to 185 incorporate an internal reverse vent valve which w...

Page 22: ...e motor terminals must lie within these table limits during both start up and normal operations The maximum allowable voltage imbalance is 2 Voltage imbalance causes high amperage on one or more phase...

Page 23: ...e compressor from draining back to the discharge side of the compressor during off cycle The upper loop also helps avoid condensed liquid refrigerant from draining back to the compressor when stopped...

Page 24: ...nsing temperature shown in the application envelopes Under very low ambient conditions in which testing has revealed that the above procedures might not ensure satisfactory condensing and suction pres...

Page 25: ...compressor to draw vapor from on the suction side The compressor can then quickly enter into a vacuum condition it is therefore important that the expansion device be sized correctly and that a suffi...

Page 26: ...ure switch cut outs and may place excess strain on both bearings and motor To prevent such problems it is important to allow a 3 ft minimum discharge line length between the compressor discharge port...

Page 27: ...and code numbers Mechanical vibrations Vibration is most effectively controlled by isolation Performer scroll compressors are designed to produce minimal vibration during operation Rubber isolaters on...

Page 28: ...erminal box with the intention of moving the compressor as the force placed upon the terminal box will cause extensive damagetoboththeboxandthemotor protection module component inside Lock washer HM 8...

Page 29: ...nsables and system contaminants such as metal shavings solder and flux have a negativeimpactoncompressorservice life Many of these contaminants are small enough to pass through a mesh screen and can c...

Page 30: ...age internal components Using a heat shield a heat absorbing compound or both is recommended Due to the relatively large tubing and fitting diameters used for larger scrolls a double tipped acetylene...

Page 31: ...the table below Never use other gasses such as oxygen dry air or acetylene as these may form an inflammable mixture Pressurize the system on HP side first then LP side Leak detection compressor Use a...

Page 32: ...ng device operation and desired superheat readings Suction and discharge pressure within acceptable levels Correct oil level in compressor sump indicating proper oil return Low foaming in sight glass...

Page 33: ...daptator not available rotolock valve set not available Discharge 1 3 8 Solder sleeve adaptator set Rotolock valve set 33 Connectors and valves ACCESSORIES Compressor model Oil type Oil name Code no S...

Page 34: ...mark UL SM SZ175 185 6 7773108 Belt type crankcase heater 75 W 230 V CE mark UL SM SZ175 185 6 7973005 Belt type crankcase heater 75 W 230 V CE mark UL SM SZ175 185 50 7773118 Belt type crankcase heat...

Page 35: ...ble for code 3 version compressors Discharge gas temperature must not exceed 275 F The discharge gas thermostat acces sory kit includes all components required for installation as shown below The ther...

Page 36: ...lock T SM175 3RM SM175 4RM SM175 7RM SM175 9RM SM185 Single Brazed T SM185 3CAM SM185 4CAM SM185 7CAM SM185 9CAM Rotolock T SM185 3RM SM185 4RM SM185 7RM SM185 9RM SY240 Single Brazed M24 SY240A3AAM S...

Page 37: ...e Brazed T SZ125 3CAM SZ125 4CAM SZ125 7CAM SZ125 9CAM Rotolock T SZ125 3RM SZ125 4RM SZ125 7RM SZ125 9RM SZ148 Single Brazed Int SZ148 3VAM SZ148 4VAM SZ148 7VAM SZ148 9VAM SZ160 Single Brazed T SZ16...

Page 38: ...75 185 6 48 4 37 4 33 0 1444 2 24 0 24 0 37 0 248 SY SZ 240 4 44 9 37 4 36 25 1413 2 20 1 18 3 30 7 344 SY SZ 300 4 44 9 37 4 36 25 1413 2 20 1 18 3 30 7 355 SY SZ 380 4 44 9 37 4 37 2 1440 2 20 1 18...

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