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VCCX2 Controller Technical Guide
Dehumidification Mode
On VAV, CAV, Single Zone VAV, and High Percentage Outdoor
Units with Space Temperature Control, the Dehumidification
Mode is initiated when the Indoor Humidity rises above the
Indoor Humidity High Reset Source Setpoint. The unit will leave
the Dehumidification Mode when the humidity falls below the
Indoor Humidity Low Reset Source Setpoint.
On 100% Outdoor Air (MUA) units with Outdoor Air
Temperature Control, Dehumidification is initiated when the
Outdoor Air Dewpoint rises above the Outdoor Air Dewpoint
Setpoint by 2°F. The unit will leave the Dehumidification Mode
when the humidity falls 2°F below this setpoint. The Outdoor
Air Dewpoint is calculated using the Outdoor Air Temperature
and the Outdoor Air Humidity
There are four configuration options for Dehumidification
operation.
Occupied Vent Mode Only
: Dehumidification can only be
initiated in the Occupied Mode when there is no call for Heating
or Cooling. This creates a Vent Dehumidification Mode.
Both Occupied and Unoccupied Vent Mode:
Dehumidification
can be initiated in the Occupied and Unoccupied Modes when
there is no call for Heating or Cooling. This creates a Vent
Dehumidification Mode.
NOTE:
Do not use this option on a MUA unit that does
not have return air and is not configured for space
controlled Night Setback operation. Damage to
the unit could occur since the OA damper remains
closed in the Unoccupied Mode.
All Modes while Occupied
: Dehumidification can be initiated
anytime in the Occupied Mode during Cooling, Heating, or
Vent Mode. This can create a Cooling Dehumidification Mode,
a Heating Dehumidification Mode, or a Vent Dehumidification
Mode.
All Modes while Occupied and Unoccupied
: Dehumidification
can be initiated anytime in the Occupied or Unoccupied Mode
during Cooling, Heating, Vent, or Off Mode. This can create a
Cooling Dehumidification Mode, a Heating Dehumidification
Mode, or a Vent Dehumidification Mode. Any calls for
Unoccupied Dehumidification use the same Dehumidification
Setpoint as during the Occupied Mode since you never want
humidity to get out of control.
Dehumidification Operation on DX
Compressor Units
Any DX unit doing dehumidification will utilize one or more
Refrigerant System Modules (RSMs). Each RSM will control the
compressors, condensers, and EXVs (on Bitzer VFD compressor
units) for one or two refrigeration circuits. Up to four RSMs may
be used in controlling up to eight circuits.
The RSMD is used for digital compressor units, including heat
pumps. The RSMV is used for Bitzer VFD compressor units (non
heat pumps). The RSMV-HP is used for Bitzer VFD compressor
units that are heat pumps. The RSMVC-P is used for Copeland
VFD compressor units.
In the Dehumidification Mode, the compressors are controlled
to maintain the Suction (Saturation) Temperature Setpoint. Each
RSM will independently control its compressors to achieve the
most efficient dehumidification control.
See the appropriate RSM Technical Guide for a more detailed
sequence of operation.
CAUTION:
If the Coil Saturated Temperature drops below
32˚F, any cooling remaining on will be forced
to stage off.
During Dehumidification, the Economizer will be held to its
minimum position. If the unit will be using the CAV/MUA Dual
Mode (Hood On/Off) Operation, Dehumidification will require
the use of an Outdoor and Indoor Humidity Sensor.
Dehumidification Operation on Chilled Water
Units
For Chilled Water units, the VCCX2 Controller will open the
Chilled Water valve to a fixed 100% position to provide full
moisture removal capability.
NOTE:
Do not use this option on a MUA unit that does
not have return air and which is not configured for
space controlled Night Setback operation. Damage
to the unit could occur since the OA damper
remains closed in the Unoccupied Mode.
NOTE:
Compressor operation is subject to the Outdoor
Air Temperature Cooling Lockout during
Dehumidification.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
Dehumidification Mode