S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Initial Start-up Procedure ..........35 Preface ................3 Normal Start-up Procedure ..........35 Design Limitations ............3 Restarting Unit After Power Failure ......... 35 Job Inspection ..............
The unit RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Units. data plate, containing unit model, serial number, and Frick sales order number, is mounted on the side of the motor It is most important that these units be properly applied to base.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION Page 4 FOUNDATION ALLOWABLE FLANGE LOADS MOMENTS (ft-lbf) LOAD (lbf) Each RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Unit is shipped NOZ. mounted on a wood skid which must be removed prior to unit SIZE AXIAL VERT. LAT.
COMPRESSOR/MOTOR COUPLING INSTALLATION RXB PLUS units are arranged for direct motor drive and DRIVE COUPLING require a flexible drive coupling to connect the compressor to the motor. Before installing, perform the following: FIG.
After final (HOT) alignment has been made and found to be satisfactory for approximately one week, the motor may be dowelled to maintain alignment. NOTE: Frick recommends cold aligning the motor .005" high. This cold misalignment compensates for thermal growth when the unit is at operating temperature.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM INSTALLATION Page 7 PARALLEL ALIGNMENT 6. To check parallel alignment, as shown in Fig. 4, reposi- tion dial indicator so the stem is in contact with the rim of the compressor hub, as shown in Fig. 5.
Shut down and re- there is any doubt due to the refrigerant, operating pres- check hot alignment. Repeat procedure unit hot alignment sures, or temperatures; refer to Frick Pub. E160-802 SPC is within specified tolerance. for guidance.
TABLE - EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE with SINGLE-PORT LIQUID INJECTION MAXIMUM MINIMUM * EVAPORATOR EVAP TEMP CONDENS- TEMPERATURE FOR LIQUID INJECTION SINGLE PORT TEMP USAGE (LOW Vi) R-717 R-22 R-717 & R-22 * Dual Injection Kit will be shipped by Frick below these temperatures.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 10 INSTALLATION Liquid line sizes and the additional receiver volume (quan- NOTE: The water regulating valve shipped with the unit tity of refrigerant required for 5 minutes of liquid injection oil will be sized to the specific flow for the unit.
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4. Frick recommends the installation of an angle valve in the piping before the thermosyphon oil cooler to balance the The component and piping arrangement shown below is in- thermosyphon system.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS INSTALLATION Page 12 ticipated in the flash economizer vessel, it may be neces- ECONOMIZER - HIGH STAGE (OPTIONAL) sary to add an outlet pressure regulator to the flash vessel outlet to avoid overpressurizing the economizer port, which The economizer option provides an increase in system ca- could result in motor overload.
Electronic Equipment in an Industrial Environment”. desired, a motor/compressor torque analysis must be RXB PLUS units are supplied with a SBC (single-board com- done to ensure that sufficient starting torque is avail- puter) microprocessor control system. Care must be taken able, particularly in booster applications.
In addition to the starter package interlocks shown on the starter package diagram, the following optional interlocks are on the typical RXB PLUS Screw Compressor unit with the SBC Microprocessor Control System wiring diagram: 1. Remote LOAD, UNLOAD, and RUN interlocks in case the customer desires to operate the unit from a remote control device.
Page 15 OPERATION and START-UP INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The Frick RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Unit is an The information in this section of the manual provides the integrated system consisting of six major subsystems: logical step-by-step instructions to properly start up and op- erate the RXB PLUS Rotary Screw Compressor Unit.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 16 OPERATION Revised 2/95 KEYS AND KEY FUNCTIONS 1. Operating displays NOTE: The microprocessor will automatically return to 2. Setpoints displays the main operating display after 60 seconds of keybo- 3. Annunciator displays 4.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 17 pressed, automatic (AUTO MODE) when Auto Cycle has been activated, remote (RMT MODE) when the [REMOTE] SETPOINTS PAGE 1B key has been pressed, or off (OFF MODE). Dead Band--[/./#] Prop.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION Page 18 AUX 1 and AUX 2 - May be configured for either an alarm or SETPOINTS DISPLAY, Page 1B: shutdown and with either a normally closed (NC) or nor- mally open (NO) contact.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 19 Revised 8/97 The High Discharge Pressure Cutout should be set at 90% ANNUNCIATOR DISPLAY * of the setting of the lowest high side relief valve. The High Discharge Pressure Alarm should be set 10 PSIG lower than ANNUNCIATOR: PG-01 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 the Cutout.
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION Page 20 Compressor Differential Cutout - The differential cutout SHUTDOWN RECORD P2 Thu 03-01-89 15:33:36 has been lowered from 55 lb to 25 lb. Cutout will occur after Temp Cutout ********************* five minutes.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 21 The [F2] function key will call up the Security display. The AUTO CYCLE DISPLAY * Security display allows the operator to either enable or dis- able the microprocessor’s keyboard and, thereby, prevent AUTO CYCLE Compressor Start - [20.0 g ]...
Baud-[19200] the Temperature-Pressure Control Program option has Sep Cond-Alarm-10F-no Recycle--[30] been ordered with the RXB Plus Rotary Screw Compres- sor Unit. The new setpoints provided on this display allow monitoring SETPOINTS DISPLAY, Page 1 * of compressor superheat and condensing in the separator.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 23 MIN SV - Minimum Slide Valve Position, shown as a per- TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE CONTROL centage, will limit the slide valve position to the displayed PROGRAM (OPTION) (continued) setpoint. PRESS SETPOINT - The capacity-control setpoint is used ACTIVE - Indicates whether Auto Cycle is active or not.
This information is either “0” or “1” and represents what is If the load rises: being sent from the other compressor. Consult Frick Com- The lag compressor will start when its “START” setpoint is pany if additional information is required.
[RUN] key to start the com- - SUMMARY - pressor unit: The Frick microprocessor has 4 major components and a AT 45 variety of sensors. The major components are the SBC The microprocessor receives information that the oil...
The customer may supply his own mas- ter sequencer panel (usually a programmable controller) or Frick, can supply this sequencer if desired (contact Frick Company for pricing). OUTPUT NO.
A 3.5 KOHM, 10 watt resistor (RES) must DATA CODE BIT 3 be field installed, as shown below, when OUTPUT PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL the 120 VAC outputs of the RXB PLUS are DATA CODE BIT 2 OUTPUT PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL driving 120 VAC solid state input devices DATA CODE BIT 1 such as programmable controllers.
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS OPERATION Page 28 COMPRESSOR DISPLAY SCREENS COMMAND: #01DXNN CHANGE SETPOINTS COMMAND: #01C # Start command sequence. Start command sequence. 01 Compressor ID code. Compressor ID code. D Compressor control command. Change setpoint command.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 29 READ INPUT/OUTPUT COMMAND READ FAILURES COMMAND: #01F #01X Start command sequence. Start command sequence. Compressor ID Code. Compressor ID Code. Read Failures command. Read Input/Output(s) command. Returned Answer: Returned Answer:...
8. Shaft seal design to maintain operating pressure on seal well below discharge pressure for increased seal life. The RXB PLUS is an oil flooded screw compressor. Most of the oil discharged by the compressor separates from the 9. Oil injected into the rotors to maintain good volumetric gas flow in the oil charge reservoir.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 31 COMPRESSOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE COMPRESSOR VOLUME RATIO CONTROL (Vi) OPERATION The compressor hydraulic system moves the movable slide valve (MSV) to load and unload the compressor. It also 1.
Page 32 COMPRESSOR OIL COOLING SYSTEMS SINGLE-PORT LIQUID INJECTION The RXB PLUS unit can be equipped with one of several The single-port liquid injection system is designed to permit systems for controlling the compressor oil temperature. They liquid refrigerant injection into one port on the compressor are single or dual-port liquid injection, thermosyphon or at any given moment and operate as outlined.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 33 OPERATION DUAL-PORT LIQUID INJECTION LIQUID INJECTION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE The dual-port liquid injection system is designed to obtain the most efficient compressor performance at high and low 1. Close vent valve (V4).
Ammonia Units: Only refrigerant grade Ammonia as specified by International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Bulletin # 110, Section 3.3 should be used with FRICK equipment. Unit pressure test. Close suction and discharge service valves, and isolation valve to low pressure transducer.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM OPERATION Page 35 INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE Having performed the checkpoints on the prestart check list, the compressor unit is ready for start-up. It is important that an adequate refrigerant load be available to load test the unit at normal operating conditions.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 36 MAINTENANCE 3. Open suction, discharge, and liquid injection service valves MAINTENANCE and remove tags. This section provides instructions for normal maintenance, 4. Compressor unit is ready for prestart checks. Refer to a recommended maintenance program, troubleshooting and PRESTART CHECKLIST.
Isolate and equalize unit to atmospheric pressure (See General Instructions for Replacing Compressor Unit Com- 4. Flush the canister with clean Frick refrigeration oil; wipe ponents). dry with a clean, lint-free cloth; and replace the plug.
MAINTENANCE Page 38 4. Close the service valve located between the compressor proved in writing by Frick engineering or warranty claim and the liquid injection, thermal expansion valve. may be denied. 5. Carefully loosen the capscrews securing the strainer cover Shut down the unit when changing oil.
1. Only use Frick refrigeration oil as recommended by Frick VIBRATION ANALYSIS Company for your application. Periodic vibration analysis can be useful in detecting bear- 2.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 40 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This schedule should be followed to ensure trouble-free operation of the compressor unit. HOURS OPERATION (MAXIMUM) MAINTENANCE CHANGE OIL As directed by oil analysis OIL ANALYSIS Then every 6 months...
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 41 MAINTENANCE 3. Excessively high suction superheat. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4. Excessively high discharge pressure. Successful problem solving requires an organized approach to define the problem, identify the cause, and make the 5.
The microproces- making corrections to the microprocessor and control cir- sor console contains the SBC (single board computer) and cuits of the RXB PLUS unit. The section is composed of one display screen. four parts: a general information section, a troubleshooting...
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The current transducer is used to convert the AC motor amps to a DC voltage signal for the (FORCED UNLOAD) OCCURS microprocessor. If the %FLA reading from the Operating display is incorrect, consult Frick Co. AT HIGH MOTOR AMPS PRESSURES ON THE TEST 1 - Shut down the compressor and allow pressures to equalize.
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING FRICK SBC MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES and CORRECTIONS DISPLAY SCREENS DISPLAY A loose or improper connection between the displays and the SBC is indicated. Remove fuse SCRAMBLED PATTERN OR (2FU, 10 amp) for 15 seconds, then restore to reset the displays.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 45 MAINTENANCE EPROM MEMORY I/C CHIP REPLACEMENT OUTPUT FUSE REPLACEMENT Microprocessor EPROM memory I/C chips are located in- 1. Shut off control power. side the microprocessor console on the SBC board. A spe- 2.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 46 MAINTENANCE 2. Isolate suction transducer PE-4 from the unit and open it PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS - to atmosphere using valves provided at the transducer REPLACEMENT manifold.Close the applicable transducer isolation valve.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 47 MAINTENANCE SLIDE VALVE POSITION POTENTIOMETER BARE COMPRESSOR MOUNTING REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT The following procedure is required only when a bare com- pressor is replaced in the field. The slide valve potentiometer is located under a cover on the right side of the compressor (facing shaft) at the inlet 1.
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES and CORRECTIONS EXCESSIVE NOISE and VIBRATION Bearing damage or excessive wear. CONTACT Frick Factor or Frick Co. Coupling loose on shaft. Tighten coupling. Replace if damaged. Misalignment between motor and compressor. Realign motor and compressor. Refrigerant flood-back. Correct system problem.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM MAINTENANCE Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING THE OIL PUMP SYSTEM SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES and CORRECTIONS PUMP WILL NOT PRODUCE Filter cartridge may be blocked. Check PSID across filter. Replace filter. ENOUGH OIL PRESSURE TO START COMPRESSOR Strainer may be blocked.
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 50 JORDAN TEMPERATURE REGULATOR VALVE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVES (For low differential pressure applications) In situations where system load conditions increase or de- crease over extended periods of time and the liquid injec-...
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 52 MICRO COMPONENT PLACEMENT DIAGRAM FRONT PANEL (REAR VIEW) CONTRAST POT 26 COND GREEN WIRE 12 COND CSA ONLY WARNING AVERTISSEMENT MORE THAN ONE CET EQUIPMENT LIVE CIRCUIT RENFERME PLUSIEURS SEE DIAGRAM CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 53 MAINTENANCE SBC WIRING DIAGRAM RXB PLUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTER TO MICROPROCESSOR WIRING DIAGRAM COMPUTER COMPRESSOR #1 COMPRESSOR #2 COMMUNICATIONS PORT: AC-422 PORT #1 PORT #1...
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POWER SOURCE -ISOLATED AND SEPARATED FROM OTHER INDUCTIVE LOADS SUCH AS LIGHTING CIRCUITS ALL NEUTRALS ENTERING -OR FROM FRICK SUPPLIED OR SPECIFIED STARTER, USE MINIMUM #12 AWG FOR FEED THIS ENCLOSURE SHALL NEUTRAL IF SEPARATE FEED FOR HEATER CIRCUIT IS DESIRED, BE TIED TOGETHER AT REMOVE JUMPERS 1 TO 1A &...
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MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM RXBELD2 NOTE A: IF COMPR. MOTOR STARTER IS A FRICK SUPPLIED STARTER OR CONFORMS TO FRICK STARTER SPECS, WIRE AS SHOWN ON LINE 60 ONLY. JUMP TERM 6 TO 36. IF 2CR IS USED AS A ISOLATED CONTACT, WIRE AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE HOT &...
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 56 MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM C.T. MOUNTED IN STARTER OR MOTOR JUNCT. BOX (BY OTHERS) MOTOR CHANNEL 12 0-5 AMP AC SECONDARY 0-5 AMP AC AMPS MOTOR AMPS ONE PHASE...
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 57 MAINTENANCE Revised 1/97 MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRING TO BE #8760 BELDEN CABLE OR EQUAL. GROUND DRAIN WIRE AT PANEL GROUND ONLY. INSULATE AT PROBE END NOTE 2A: SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEMP .
S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 58 P & I DIAGRAM, Models 12, 15, & 19 w/Full-Lube Oil Pump LEGEND (Covers P & I diagrams pages 58 – 60) See page 59 for additional notes AUTO CYCLE...
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 59 MAINTENANCE P & I DIAGRAM, Models 24, 30, 39, & 50 w/Full-Lube Oil Pump SUCTION GAS TO THE COMPRESSOR LPCO SHIPPED LOOSE HPCO 1 MLC 2 MLC DTCO OIL CHARGE...
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS MAINTENANCE Page 60 P & I DIAGRAM, All Models WATER-COOLED OIL COOLER THERMOSYPHON OIL COOLER 1" AMOT VALVE (REMOVE TEMP. TO OIL ELEMENT BEFORE WELDING, REINSTALL SEPARATOR ELEMENT W/SENSING BULB IN "A" PORT)
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Page 61 PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT VOLTAGE SOURCE In today’s refrigeration plants, electronic controls have found their way into almost every aspect of refrigeration control.
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Page 62 Never run any wires through an electronic control panel GROUNDING that do not relate to the function of the panel. Elec- tronic control panels should never be used as a junc- Grounding is the most important factor for successful op- tion box.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM PROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Page 63 Never add relays, starters, timers, transformers, etc. in- PLANT SUPPLY TRANSFORMER side an electronic control panel without first contacting the manufacturer. Contact arcing and EMI emitted from 3-PHASE these devices can interfere with the electronics.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS S70-101 IOM Page 65 OPERATING LOG SHEET...
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S70-101 IOM RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 66 York Refrigeration 100 CV Avenue, P.O. Box 997 Waynesboro, Pennsylvania USA 17268-0997 Phone: 717-762-2121 • Fax: 717-762-8624 Printed in U.S.A. Subject To Change Without Notice...
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