During the
Hard Start
mode, full voltage is applied to the motor during startup to overcome windmilling and to lubricate the bearings.
The position of the hard start dial determines the time period of the hard start mode. The dial can be adjusted between 0.2 seconds and approximately 4 seconds.
Set the hard start dial according to the type of motor you have. If you have a
ball bearing motor
, set the hard start dial to the
MIN
position. If you have a
sleeve bearing motor
, set the
hard start dial to the middle of the sleeve bearing range.
After you begin at the recommended setting, you can fine tune the hard start time within the recommended range for the type of motor you have.
It is recommended that you use the minimum possible hard start time to avoid blowing too much cold air over the condenser.
The hard start mode applies full voltage to the motor for the set time period. Afterwards, the motor speed is dictated by the temperature sensor(s).
Setting the Hard Start Speed
The cutout speed dial adjusts the motor voltage range. Set the cutout voltage dial according to the type of motor you have.
Sleeve Bearing Motors:
Set the cutout speed dial to the middle of the sleeve bearing range. In this range, the motor can run down approximately 40-50% of
the full line voltage, which allows sufficient RPMs for cooling and lubrication.
CAUTION!
:
With sleeve bearing motors, it is important not to adjust outside the sleeve bearing range or bearing failure may result.
Ball Bearing Motors:
Set the cutout speed dial to the
MIN
position in the ball bearing range. This position offers the greatest range of speed control. At the
MIN
setting the motor can run down to approximately 20-30% of the full line voltage.
Note:
After starting at the recommended settings for either sleeve or ball bearing motors, you can fine tune the cutout speed to achieve the desired results.
Setting the Cutout Speed
Mode of Operations
When using temperature probes, the control will maintain condenser temperature between 7°F above and 7°F below dialed Temperature Setpoint. The dial Temperature Setpoint range is 70°F to 140°F
When using pressure probes, the control will maintain condenser pressure between 20psig above and 20psig below dialed Pressure Setpoint. The dial Pressure Setpoint range is 35psig to 465psig.
The is no correlation between dial temperature and pressure scales on the control
When the motor starts running it will hard start for the length of time dictated by the hard start dial setting. After the hard start time has elapsed, the motor speed is controlled by the probe reading, temperature or
pressure. The green light turns on when the motor runs at full speed.
As the sensed temperature/pressure decreases, the output voltage decreases. The yellow light turns on during motor variable speed. The output voltage may decrease to the determined cutout speed dictated by
the cutout speed dial. Upon reaching the cutout speed setting, the output voltage goes to zero volts. The yellow light turns off.
Appendix B
Appendix A
°C
°F
Resistance (K
Ω
)
0°
32°
32.7
5°
41°
25.4
10°
50°
19.9
15°
59°
15.7
20°
68°
12.5
25°
77°
10.0
30°
86°
8.1
35°
95°
6.5
40°
104°
5.3
45°
113°
4.4
50°
122°
3.6
Pressure
(psig)
Voltage
(Vdc)
0
0.5
50
0.9
100
1.3
150
1.7
200
2.1
250
2.5
300
2.9
350
3.3
400
3.7
450
4.1
500
4.5
Temperature vs. Probe Resistance
Pressure vs. Voltage
1. The
Heat Pump
terminals accept the 24 VAC signal from the reversing valve holding coil. Make a parallel
connection from the reversing valve to the HP terminals.
Note:
Do not apply a voltage higher than 30 VAC to the HP terminals.
2. If the
Heat Pump
is in the
Heating
mode and the reversing valve is energized, then
the
Heat Pump Select
jumper must be in the
Default
(
N.O.
) position.
3. If the
Heat Pump
is in the
Heating
mode and the reversing valve is not energized,
then the
Heat Pump Select
jumper must be in the
N.C.
position.
N.O.
N.C.
Connections for Heat Pump Systems
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Problem
Unit fails to start
Using an AC voltmeter, measure the voltage between the 24VAC terminals. It should read approximately 24 volts. Measure the line voltage between LINE1 and LINE2 to
confirm that line voltage is present.
If lights are flashing alternatively then no probe is connected or malfunction probe.
When using a temperature probe, disconnect it and use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between the wires. It should match the chart in Appendix A.
When using a pressure probe, with power applied to the control use a voltmeter to measure volts DC between
COMM
and
P1
or
P2
, where the wire is connected. The reading
should be according to the chart in Appendix B.
The fuse is blown and/or signs of
damage on the unit
The unit has been miswired and may be permanently damaged.
The fan cycles from ON to OFF
with little or no speed modulation
Reduce
hard start
stetting to minimum needed to accelerate the fan. Excessive hard start causes large pressure drops by running too much cold air over the condenser.
Should the cycling persist, relocate the temperature probe up the condenser to increase sensitivity to temperature change and/or adjust the temperature setpoint.
The high pressure switch trips off
See Unit fails to start above
Check the setpoint and reduce it if needed
1.
For non-heat pump applications
, the heat pump select jumper must be in the
Default
(
N.O.
) position, and the HP terminals must be left unconnected.
2. Set the Cutout Speed and the Hard Start Time to the appropriate positions for the type of motor you have (see below).
Connections for Air Conditioning Only
ICM333 Typical Installation
Condenser
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
ICM333
can monitor
two condensers
Motor
1
Motor
2
Reversing Valve for
Heat Pump
T-Stat
Control
Transformer
Line 2
Line Voltage
Terminal to
be used for
480/600 VAC
Line 1
