RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Model Nomenclature 22-23 Model Type Vintage RB – RB Series RB Serie * – Factory Use Only Operation Range on Rang Non-Standard Options S – Single Stage ngle Stag SS – Standard SA – Split Access Panel Cabinet Configuration Configu tion...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE AHRI Data PSC Motors AHRI/ASHRAE/ISO 13256-1 English (IP) Units AHRI 500* Water Loop Heat Pump Ground Water Heat Pump Ground Loop Heat Pump Flow Rate Cooling Heating Cooling Heating Cooling Heating IEER SCHE EWT 86°F EWT 68°F EWT 59°F EWT 50°F EWT 77°F...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE AHRI Data cont. The performance standard AHRI/ASHRAE/ISO 13256-1 became effective January 1, 2000 and replaces AHRI Standards 320, 325, and 330. This new standard has three major categories: Water Loop (comparable to ARI 320), Ground Water (ARI 325), and Ground Loop (ARI 330).
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE The RB Series The RB Series raises the bar for boiler/tower applications by providing fl exibility and effi ciency into a compact cabinet at a competitive price. A compact cabinet is important when choosing a replacement heat pump. Many water source heat pumps of the 1980-90’s were relatively low effi...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE The RB Series cont. Product Features: Vertical Cabinet ct Features: Vertical Cabinet Versatec Compact vertical units are designed for high efficiency, maximum flexibility, and primary servicing from the front. Compact vertical units are designed for high efficiency, maximum flexibility, and primary servicing from the front. Standard filter rail, field switchable for 1 in.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE The RB Series cont. Product Features: Horizontal Cabinet Horizontal units are designed for compact installation, maximum flexibility, and primary servicing from the front. Smallest Cabinet in Oversized rifled tube/lanced fin all- Industry aluminum air coil (optional AlumiSeal coil coating). Optional factory mounted filter rail accepts 1 in.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE The RB Series cont. Flexible Product with Several Standard Options Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) • Compact cabinet design, vertical and horizontal with true left and All units feature several IAQ benefits: right return configurations • Corrosion-free composite double-sloped drain pan to •...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE The RB Series cont. Internally Mounted Solenoid Valve Option Factory Quality When variable speed circulating pump systems are designed, low • All refrigerant brazing is performed in a nitrogen environment. pressure drop (high Cv) solenoid valves are specified at each unit •...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Inside the RB Series Refrigerant Horizontal Hanger Kits All units feature zero ozone depletion and low global warming Each horizontal unit includes a hanger kit to meet seismic potential refrigerant R-410A. specification requirements while still allowing filter access. Cabinet All units are constructed of corrosion resistant galvanized sheet metal.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Inside the RB Series cont. Air Handler Insulation Service Connections and Serviceability Washable air handler insulation surface provides cleanability to further enhance IAQ. Two Schrader service ports are provided in every unit. The suction side and discharge side ports are for field charging and servicing access.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Inside the RB Series cont. Blower Motor and Housing 5-Speed ECM Constant Torque Motors High efficiency low rpm galvanized direct drive blower featuring The 5-Speed ECM is a ‘Constant Torque’ ECM motor and delivers 3 speed permanently split capacitor (PSC) motor, 5-Speed ECM airflow similar to a PSC but operates as efficiently as an Variable motor, and optional Variable Speed ECM blower motor.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Controls Aurora Base Control The Aurora Base Control (ABC) System is a complete residential and commercial comfort system that brings all aspects of the HVAC system into one cohesive module network. Aurora uses the Modbus communication protocol to communicate between modules. Each module contains the logic to control all features that are connected to the module.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Controls - Aurora Base Control Aurora ‘Base’ Control Field Selectable Options via Hardware DIP Switch (SW1) – Test/Configuration Button (See SW1 Operation Table) Test Mode The control is placed in the test mode by holding the push button switch SW1 for 2 - 5 seconds.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Cycle with Blower - The accessory relay will cycle with Lockout – when locked out, the blower will operate the blower output. continuously in “G” speed, and PSC blower motor output will remain on.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Over/Under Voltage Shutdown - An over/under voltage Cooling Operation condition exists when the control voltage is outside the In all cooling operations, the reversing valve directly tracks range of 18 VAC to 30 VAC. If the over/under voltage the O input.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Controls - Aurora Base Control cont. Aurora ‘Base’ Control LED Displays Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool These three LEDs display the status, configuration, and The Aurora Interface and fault codes for the control. These can also be read in plain Diagnostics (AID) Tool is English via the Aurora AID Tool.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Application Notes The Closed Loop Heat Pump Concept on individual units without system shut-down. Conditions remain comfortable since each unit operates separately, allowing cooling The basic principle of a water source heat pump is the transfer in one area and heating in another.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Application Notes cont. Because auxiliary equipment such as a fossil fuel boiler and cooling surface run-off. Sizing requirements for the surface water is a tower are not required to maintain the loop temperature, operating minimum of 500 sq. ft./ton of surface area at a minimum depth of 8 and maintenance costs are very low.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Application Notes cont. • Closed Loop /Cooler-Boiler Systems utilize a closed heat Cooler/Boiler - Closed Loop recovering loop with multiple water source heat pumps in the more conventional manner. Typically a boiler is employed to maintain closed loop temperatures above 60°F and a cooling tower to maintain loop temperatures below 90°F.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Installation Notes Typical Unit Installation WARNING: Before performing service or maintenance Unit Location operations on a system, turn off main power switches Locate the unit in an indoor area that allows for easy removal of to the indoor unit. If applicable, turn off the accessory the filter and access panels.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Installation Notes cont. Installing Horizontal Units Use only the bolts provided in the kit to attach hanger brackets. The use of longer bolts could damage internal parts. Some Remove and discard the compressor hold down shipping screws residential applications require the installation of horizontal units located on the outside of the cabinet prior to setting the unit in on an attic floor.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Installation Notes cont. Acoustical Considerations and Equipment Ductwork • Ensure return air grilles will not allow line of site noise to Sound Performance transfer to adjacent space. Use a sound barrier or some other material to isolate the grille from the unit. A supply grille, Sound Performance boot and short piece of flex duct pointed away from the unit can The RB Series is third party sound rated in accordance with ARI...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Vertical Dimensional Data Standard filter rails for Field installed open return applications duct flange Deluxe filter rack for ductable return applications Air coil ACCESS PANEL 2' (61 cm) Alternate Service Access FRONT FRONT Top View - Right Return Top View - Left Return 2' (61 cm) Isometric View - Left Return...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Vertical Dimensional Data cont. Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Water Connections Vertical Models Loop 1/2” cond 1/2” cond 1” cond Power Sup- Filter Rack Width Depth Height* Condensate Water FPT Voltage Voltage Width 19.2 19.2 24.2 1/2” 006-012 48.8 48.8...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Horizontal Dimensional Data Standard filter rails Standard filter rails 1 in knockout Left Return 1/2 in knockout Right Return Front Front Right Return Air Front View 2' (61 cm) 2' (61 cm) Service Access Service Access 1/2 in knockout Condensate Side Discharge...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Horizontal Dimensional Data cont. Water Connections Electrical Knockouts Overall Cabinet Horizontal Loop Models 1/2 in. cond 1 in. cond Width Depth Height* Condensate Water FPT Low Voltage Power Supply 19.2 35.0 12.1 1/2 in. 006-012** 48.8 88.9 30.7 12.2...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Hanger Bracket Locations Right Left Compressor Section Air Handler Section Air Handler Section Compressor Section 3/8” Vibration Isolator Threaded Rod (not supplied) Washer Hex Nuts (not supplied) Bolt and Lockwasher Hanger Dimensions Weight Distribution Table Unit Hanger Dimensions Hanger Kit Horizontal Weight Distribution Model...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Electrical Data PSC Motor Compressor Blower Total Rated Voltage Fuse/ Model Motor Unit Circ Voltage Min/Max HACR Breaker 115/60/1 104/127 29.0 208-230/60/1 187/253 15.0 10/15 265/60/1 238/292 11.0 10/15 115/60/1 104/127 12.5 50.0 11.5 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15 265/60/1...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Electrical Data cont. 5 Speed ECM Motor Compressor Blower Total Voltage Min/ Fuse/ Model Rated Voltage Motor Unit Circ HACR Breaker 208-230/60/1 187/253 29.0 10.0 11.5 265/60/1 238/292 28.0 10/15 208-230/60/1 187/253 10.4 33.5 10.8 12.5 265/60/1 238/292 28.0...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Electrical Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Compressor Blower Total Rated Voltage Fuse/ Model Motor Unit Circ Voltage Min/Max HACR Breaker 115/60/1 104/127 29.0 208-230/60/1 187/253 15.0 10/15 115/60/1 104/127 12.5 50.0 11.8 208-230/60/1 187/253 21.0 10/15 115/60/1 104/127...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Blower Performance Data Standard PSC Motor Blower Blower Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Model Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 6 x 8 1/10 6 x 8 1/10...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Blower Performance Data cont. 5- Speed ECM Motor Airfl ow (cfm) at External Static Pressure (in. wg) Motor Blower Motor Model Motor Spd Size 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Blower Performance Data cont. Variable Speed ECM Motor Air Flow Dip Switch Settings Blower Motor Model Size 0.50 9 x 7 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 0.50 9 x 7 1000 1100 1200...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Blower Performance Data cont. Setting Blower Speed - Variable Speed ECM Variable Speed ECM Setup with an AID Tool cont. Selecting YES will enter variable The ABC board’s Yellow Confi g LED will fl ash the current variable ECM SPEED INFO speed ECM speed setup, while speed ECM blower speed selections for low, med, and high...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Selection Example To achieve optimal performance, proper selection of each heat Step 4: Enter tables at the design water flow and water pump is essential. A building load program should be used to temperature. Read the total and sensible cooling capacities determine the heating and cooling load of each zone.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Selection Example cont. 3, 4 & 5. HP Selection: HR = 500 x gpm x (T After making our preliminary selection (RB*060 VS ECM), we enter = (T ) or T Rise the tables at design water flow and water temperature and read 500 x gpm Total Cooling, Sens.
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Operating Limits Cooling Heating Operating Limits (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) Air Limits Min. Ambient Air Rated Ambient Air 26.7 21.1 Max. Ambient Air 37.8 29.4 Min. Entering Air 10.0 NOTE: Minimum/maximum limits are only for start-up conditions, and are meant Rated Entering Air db/wb 80.6/66.2 27/19...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Pressure Drop Pressure Drop (psi) Pressure Model Valve 30°F 50°F 70°F 90°F 110°F Drop (psi) Internally mounted 2-position solenoid water valves are not available on models 006-012 0.09 10.1 0.16 1/2” 10.4 0.23 10.6 0.32 0.09 10.1 0.16 1/2”...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS006 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (250 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70 °F COOLING - EAT 80/67 °F WATER FLOW Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 0.54 83.8 2.31...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS009 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (350 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70 °F COOLING - EAT 80/67 °F WATER FLOW Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 14.8...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS012 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (400 cfm) WATER HEATING - EAT 70 °F COOLING - EAT 80/67 °F FLOW °F Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 0.93 87.3 2.64 Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 0.94 89.9 2.95...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS015 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (500 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 11.7 1.00 85.0 2.67...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS018 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (600 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 11.3 Operation not recommended 15.0 11.7 1.29...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS024 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (800 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 16.1 Operation not recommended 10.6 24.4 13.8...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS030 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (1000 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 12.0 Operation not recommended 18.3 16.8 1.60...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS036 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (1150 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 12.2 22.3 1.97 15.6...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS041 - Performance Data Single Speed - PSC (1100 CFM) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 11.0 18.5 25.2 2.42...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS042 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (1400 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 11.3 Operation not recommended 11.0 17.6 25.4...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS048 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (1600 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 14.1 Operation not recommended 12.0 10.4 24.1...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS060 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (2000 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h 10.6 Operation not recommended 12.0 16.9 Operation not recommended 15.0 10.0 23.1...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS070 - Performance Data Single Speed with PSC (2200 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h 12.0 13.4 Operation not recommended 15.0 20.9 Operation not recommended 18.0 12.3...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS015 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (500 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 11.7 0.95...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS018 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (600 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 11.3 Operation not recommended 15.0...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS024 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (800 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 16.1 Operation not recommended 10.6...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS030 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (1000 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 12.0 Operation not recommended 18.3...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS036 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (1150 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 12.2 22.3...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS041 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (1300 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended Operation not recommended 11.0 18.5...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS042 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (1400 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 11.3 Operation not recommended 11.0...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS048 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (1600 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h Operation not recommended 14.1 Operation not recommended 12.0...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS060 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (2000 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h 10.6 Operation not recommended 12.0 16.9 Operation not recommended...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE RBS070 - Performance Data Single Speed with Variable Speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM (2200 cfm) HEATING - EAT 70°F COOLING - EAT 80/67°F Flow Power Power °F MBtu/h MBtu/h °F MBtu/h MBtu/h Ratio MBtu/h 12.0 13.4 Operation not recommended 15.0 20.9...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Wiring Schematics Aurora Base Control 208-230-265/60/1 with PSC Compressor Blue Blower Motor Black Unit Power Supply 208-230-265/60/1 3 Airflow Settings Note 1 Green (93) Ground Neutral Disconnect White Black (95) Red (97) Black Black Note 2 208V Blue Black...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Wiring Schematics cont Aurora Base Control 208-230-265/60/1 with PSC 97P817-12 01/14/2013 Notes: 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. 2 – Swap blue and red leads for 208V operation. 3 – Optional, factory installed internal isolation valve. Legend Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor...
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 with ECM Motor Compressor Unit Power Supply 460/60/3 w/Neutral Phase Yellow Black Guard Orange Monitor (PGM) Bro wn Green (93) Ground L1 L2 L3 Neutral Gray (94) Disconnect Black (54) Black (95) Black (7) White (8)
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Wiring Schematics cont. Aurora Base Control 460/60/3 with ECM Motor Notes: Legend 1 – Optional, factory installed unit mounted disconnect. Factory Low Voltage Wiring Thermistor Factory Line Vol tage Wiring 2 – Optional, factory installed internal isolation valve. Field Low Voltage Wiring 3 –...
RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Engineering Guide Specifi cations General Option: An internally mounted automatic fl ow regulator shall be set to 3 gpm/ton to deliver optimal fl ow to the unit. Furnish and install Water Source Heat Pumps as indicated on the plans.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Engineering Guide Specifi cations cont. Option: PSC blower motor shall be a three-speed PSC type. Piping Supply and return water connections shall be FPT copper fi ttings. Option: 5-Speed ECM blower motor shall be a 5-speed ECM ECM type.
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RB SERIES ENGINEERING GUIDE Engineering Guide Specifi cations cont. Hose Kits – Automatic Balancing and Ball Valves Hose Kits – Automatic Balancing and Ball Valves with ‘Y’ (field-installed) strainer (field-installed) ® ® A flexible steel braid hose featuring Kevlar reinforced EPDM A fl...
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