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FRICK

®

 QUANTUM

™ 

HD VILTER

®

 RETROFIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

090.040-I02 (AUG 2014)

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FRICK

®

 QUANTUM

™ 

HD RETROFIT pANELS

The 

QUANTUM

HD

 control panels sold under this program 

are designed to handle standard screw compressor pack-
age  piping  and  instrument  design.  Compressors  are  to 
be  electric  motor  driven  only.  Other  drive  lines  can  be 
accommodated through Frick

®

 Engineering. Lubrication is 

accomplished by electric motor or shaft driven oil pumps, 
or  differential  pressure  lube  systems.  If  the  compressor 
package does not meet these basic requirements, contact 
Frick

®

 for engineering assistance. Frick

®

 can make the proper 

changes for most applications. Additional engineering and 
drawing  charges  will  be  quoted.  Examples  of  standard 
piping  and  instrument  designs  for  both  Frick  and  other 
manufacturer's designs are shown on page 3.

In some cases, even though the screw compressor pack-
age meets the basic requirements, package modifications 
and/or control panel modifications may be required: non-
standard sensors,  modified piping, additional solenoids and 
check valves, and additional relays into the control circuits, 
etc. This is the case with most vertical separators, screw 
chiller packages, and other specific-duty screw compressor 
packages.  Normally,  an  experienced  installer  can  handle 
these items in the field. Contact Frick

®

 Engineering for as-

sistance if a problem is encountered.

The 

QUANTUM

HD

 control panel will be offered in a “kit” 

form which will supply the panel, drawings, and the current 
installation, operation, and maintenance manuals. Standard 
pressure and temperature sensor kit includes four pressure 
and four temperature sensors. Pressure sensor connections 
are 1/4" MPT. 
The  standard  temperature  probe  used  with  the  Vilter

®

 

Single  Screw  is  1/4"  MPT  and  threads  into  the  existing 
thermo-well. Additional pressure transducers and tempera-
ture probes are available as optional items. Temperature 
probes are available in 3/4" and 1/2" MPT with thermo-wells 
or 1/4" without the thermo-well. 
See  page  3  of  the  Order  Entry  Data  Sheet  (Publication 
090.100A-P) to select these and other options.

INTRODUCTION

CONVERSION  OF  SCREW  COMpRESSOR  UNITS  TO 
THE FRICK

®

 

QUANTUM

HD

 CONTROL pANEL.

These instructions are based on the installer having a fun-
damental knowledge of refrigeration design and installation. 
Instructions are for conversion to the standard design unit. 
Special package and/or control modifications furnished on the 
existing unit will require deviation from these instructions. 

Contact Frick

®

 if you have any questions, concerns or prob-

lems. Frick

®

 does not take responsibility for the suitability 

of these instructions, for any nonstandard installation or for 
consequential damages resulting from the conversion.

NOTICE

Do  not  initiate  retrofit  conversion  until  you  have 

completely  reviewed  all  instructions  and  checked 

material received for suitability and completeness.

Material supplied with this Frick

®

 retrofit kit: 

A. 

A complete 

QUANTUM

HD

 control panel.

B. 

Operation,  Maintenance  and  Retrofit  Conversion 

manuals.

C. 

Four ICTD Temperature Probes 1/4" MPT (less well).

D. 

Three 0-500 PSIA Pressure Transducers 1/4" MPT.

E. 

One 0-200 PSIA Pressure Transducer 1/4" MPT.

Each sensor comes with a 24' section of the proper shielded 

cable with DIN connector to plug onto the sensor. 
A pressure transducer manifold block, with mounting brackets 

and service valves for the pressure transducers, is available 

as an option. With this option, the cables on the transduc-

ers are 8'.

NOTICE

Older gear driven capacity and volume slide actuators 

must  be  replaced  with  the  optical  style  actuators 

shown in Figure 4 before retrofitting.

MATERIAL TO BE SUppLIED BY INSTALLER AS REQUIRED

• 

Pressure tubing and fittings (1/4 inch stainless steel)

• 

Pipe, fittings, and adaptors

• 

Electrical conduit, fittings, and solenoids

  Wire

   Current transformer in the compressor motor starter, 

control transformer, and any motor starter compo-

nents or modifications.

• 

Labor  and  tools  required  to  complete  installation  and 

start-up.

Vilter

®

 Retrofit Installation Instructions

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or 
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury.

SAFETY pRECAUTION DEFINITIONS

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damage to equipment and/or minor injury.

Indicates an operating procedure, practice, etc., or portion thereof which is essential to highlight.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Summary of Contents for Frick QUANTUM HD VILTER

Page 1: ...ck for the latest version of this publication Contents Vilter Retrofit Installation Instructions Frick Quantum HD Retrofit Panels 2 Introduction 2 Instructions 3 Calibration of Temperature Pressure Sensors 6 Calibration of Capacity Volume Slides 6 Installation Of Electronic Equipment Wire Sizing 8 Voltage Source 8 Grounding 9 VFD Applications 9 Conduit 10 Wiring Practices 10 Communications 12 UPS ...

Page 2: ...ONTROL PANEL These instructions are based on the installer having a fun damental knowledge of refrigeration design and installation Instructions are for conversion to the standard design unit Special package and or control modifications furnished on the existing unit will require deviation from these instructions Contact Frick if you have any questions concerns or prob lems Frick does not take res...

Page 3: ...eat venting and recovery procedure if neces sary 4 If an oil separator temperature probe well is to be installed drain the oil from the oil separator 5 Take digital photographs of all internal connections of the existing controller to use as a reference when making the connections on the replacement controller Remove the existing panel from the compressor package DO NOT CUT WIRES OR TUBING LINES T...

Page 4: ... to be replaced with the optical actuators before proceeding The position feedback cable from the capacity and volume slide actuators will be routed back to the QUANTUM HD and through 2 of the 4 holes in the 3 4 strain relief that is provided The capacity slide actuator is the one that is physically higher on the compressor To avoid any incidental damage disconnect the cables for control and signa...

Page 5: ...12 24 vdc is labeled with the part number and acceptable voltage output range The voltages for the 5 12 24 vdc supplies are as follows 5 vdc range 5 10 5 20 vdc 12 vdc range 12 10 12 20 vdc 24 vdc range 24 2 24 5 vdc The power supplies accept both 120 or 220 VAC input range 100 240 VAC 24 At this point the operating display on the controller should be seen Log in to the controller using a default ...

Page 6: ...n procedure using the value from the gauge 13 Step to the pre oil filter pressure setting on the Pressure Calibration display Calibration of Capacity Volume Slides Go to Menu Calibration Capacity Volume Once on this screen you can attach the power and signal cables at the optical actuators for the capacity and volume slides The optical actuators used for capacity and volume slide positioning provi...

Page 7: ... board The red LED will begin flashing at a fast rate 2 Touch the Decrease Volume button on the QUANTUM HD calibration page to drive the volume slide to it s minimum physical position Watching the photo chopper on the actuator control board it will be evident when the volume slide is at the physical stop as the photo chopper will suddenly slow and stop 3 Quickly touch the Decrease Volume button to...

Page 8: ...pressor package or a Central Control System panel NOTICE It is very important to read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning the project Make sure you have drawings and instructions with your equipment If not call the manufacturer and request the proper instructions and drawings Every manufacturer of elec tronic equipment should have a knowledgeable staff willing to answer your ...

Page 9: ... must also be insulated to avoid inadvertent contact at multiple points to ground which could create Ground Loops In many installations that are having electronic control prob lems this essential wire is usually missing is not insulated or improperly sized NEC size ratings are for safety purposes and not necessarily for adequate relaying of noise EMI to earth ground to avoid possible interference ...

Page 10: ...tage lines in PVC does not reduce these requirements on separation Only running in metal conduit can relieve these requirements Due to the level of EMI that can be induced onto lower voltage lines when running multiple feeders in a trench control power communications analog or signal wiring cannot be run in trenches that house multiple conduits electrical ducts carrying 3 phase power to starters v...

Page 11: ...e conduit and the enclosure so that if water gets on top of the enclosure it cannot run in between the conduit and the enclosure This is extremely important in outdoor applications NOTICE It is simply NEVER a good practice to enter through the top of an electronic control panel or starter panel that does not already have knockouts provided If knockouts are not provided for this purpose it is obvio...

Page 12: ...c does not advise nor support the use of uninterrupted power supply systems for use with the Quantum HD panel With a UPS system providing shutdown protection for a Frick Quantum panel the panel may not see the loss of the 3 phase voltage on the motor because the UPS may prevent the motor starter contactor from dropping out With the starter contactor still energized the compressor auxiliary will co...

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