Operation in Teamwork Mode
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12.4.5 Teamwork Mode 3 (Optimized Aisle)
Teamwork Mode 3 can be selected when the units are set to operate in Optimized Aisle Control mode
and have been connected in a unit to unit (U2U) network. Teamwork provides coordination between
the units that will prevent “fighting” by not allowing units to operate in conflicting modes of operation
at the same time by selecting which mode to operate within based on the maximum or average
reading of the collective unit sensors (Humidifying vs. Dehumidifying). When the units are set to
control off an average, the number of units calculated in the average can be set lower than the total
number of units connected. This provides a more-defined control strategy by taking into account only
the worst-case readings.
Teamwork Mode 3 allows the cooling capacity (Supply Sensor) to operate as a local control by
removing only the amount of load required to maintain the discharge air temperature at each unit.
This allows for an unbalanced room load while maintaining a consistent discharge air temperature.
The fan speed is controlled by the remote rack sensors of all units, providing a controlled delivery
method of the air to the cold aisle. This distribution is achieved by operating all fans in parallel, which
will also yield the greatest energy efficiency.
12.4.6 Standby-Rotation
Typical Standby (Lead/Lag) Function
This function can be performed in any teamwork mode, including NO Teamwork.
One or more units can be defined to be Standby; the normal status of standby units is Standby Off
(fan Off).
If one regular unit has an alarm that is defined (to be defined in the alarm configuration), to switch
On a standby unit, the faulty unit will switch Off and the standby unit will switch On.
If the next unit has an alarm, the next standby unit will be started. If no more standby units are
available, the unit with a non-critical alarm that permits unit operation will be switched On again
(water detection, fan alarm, fire alarm etc. will not permit a unit to restart).
The standby function can be rotated daily, weekly or monthly.
The rotation is performed with a selectable number of units: if
1
is selected, to standby rotates from
1-2 to 2-3 in a four unit configuration with two standby units, and rotates from 1-2 to 3-4 in the same
configuration, when the rotation parameter is set to
2
.
Standby and Cascade
Cascade is possible in Teamwork Modes 1 and 3 only.
• Cooling for Teamwork Mode 1
• Fan PI for Teamwork Mode 3 (Optimized Aisle)
Standby units will start if an alarm occurs in one of the active units. If the standby units are
cascaded, they will also start and work with the regular active units if the temperature cannot be
controlled by the active units; before a high or low temperature condition occurs. Cascaded units are
switched off again as soon as the temperature returns back to normal.
When Cooling is set as the cascade mode, units will be started based on the CFC (call for cooling)—
Teamwork Mode 1.
When Fan PI is set as the cascade mode, units will be started based on the CFF (call for fan)—
Teamwork Mode 3.
NOTE
Cascaded units are not included in the calculation of the average temperature / humidity.