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7.1.1 Using Chilled-water Distribution Units 7.1.2 Using Open-loop Chilled-water Systems 7.2 Connection Methods and Points 7.3 Floor Cut-out Dimensions for Units with Bottom Connections 7.4 Insulate Piping 7.5 Recommended Pipe Sizes 7.6 Chilled-water Connection Components Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide |...
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9.1.3 Viewing Cabinet Temperature-sensor Status 9.2 Settings Menu 9.2.1 Temperature Sensors Menu 9.2.2 Differential-pressure Regulation 9.2.3 Set-up Menu 10 Maintenance 10.1 General Maintenance Appendices Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Submittal Drawings Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide |...
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of the Liebert® DCD. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install or operate this unit. Only qualified personnel should move, install or service this equipment. Adhere to all warnings, cautions, notices and installation, operating and safety instructions on the unit and in this manual.
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All maintenance and repair jobs must be performed by properly trained and qualified personnel. All actions must be in accordance with regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only Vertiv-approved tools and parts for maintenance and repair. NOTICE Risk of improper power-supply connection. Can cause equipment damage and loss of warranty coverage.
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NOTICE Risk of piping-system corrosion and freezing fluids. Can cause leaks resulting in equipment and very expensive building damage. Cooling coils and piping systems are at high risk of freezing and premature corrosion. Fluids in these systems must contain the proper antifreeze and inhibitors to prevent freezing and premature coil and piping corrosion.
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DCD™ bleed valve. NOTE: This document is intended to be used together with site-specific documentation and documentation for other parts of the system. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
2 NOMENCLATURE AND COMPONENTS This section describes the model number for Liebert® DCD units and components. 2.1 Model Number Nomenclature Table 2.2 on the next page describes each digit of the model number. Table 2.1 Liebert DCD Model-number Example Model Number Digits 1 to 10 Model Details Model Number Digits 11 to 14 Table 2.2 Model-number Digit Definitions for Liebert DCD...
X = SFA(s) included Digits 23 to 25 = Revision Identifier 2.2 Component Locations Figure 2.1 Liebert DCD Component locations Item Description Upper and Lower swivel joints Door handle Door Upper piping DCD frame Lower Piping Aluminum profile Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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Item Description Condensate tray Condensate drain plug Chilled-water outlet Chilled-water inlet Condensate-hose adapter (on the bottom of the unit) 2 Nomenclature and Components...
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3 GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION 3.1 Product/System Description The Liebert® DCD™ is an air-water heat exchanger that is integrated into the rear door of a server rack. The DCD™ meets the requirements of the EN 60950 standard. The design allows installation on the back of a server cabinet and maintains access to the back of the servers while the chilled water connections remain stationary.
3.1.1 Cooling Principle The server fans force air heated by the rack equipment through the unit’s air-water heat exchanger where it is cooled. The air-side pressure-drop flow-rate dependency curve is shown in Figure B.7 on page 77. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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Figure 3.3 Cooling principle shown in side-view diagram of rack/DCD Item Description Air intake Air outlet Air barrier Cold air Warm air Top cooling-water connections DCD unit Bottom cooling-water connections NOTE: Before using the DCD™, check the system and rack equipment and make sure that they match hydraulically.
Weight DCD50, lb (kg) 88.2 (40) Degree of protection IP20 Degree of containment Ambient Conditions Operating temperature 50 to 104°F (10 to 40°C) Storage temperature –13 to 176°F (–25 to 80°C) Relative humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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Table 3.1 DCD Active Specifications (continued) Item Specification Altitude above sea level, ft (m) maximum 6,562 (2000) Pressure Connection Operating pressure, –1.005 to 1.005 inAq (–250 to 250 Pa) Maximum pressure permitted ± 14.5 psi (1 bar) Tolerance 3% of the measured value ± 0.0008 inAq (0.2 Pa) Working gases Air, Nitrogen Hose—outer diameter, in.
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4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION AND GUIDELINES The Liebert DCD attaches to the rear of a computer cabinet with side panels. See the dimensional-data drawings in the Submittal Drawings on page 83. NOTE: The cooling with Liebert DCD works only if a strict air separation exists between server cold air intake and server warm air outlet.
DCD™ is mounted. 4.5 Water-supply Considerations For reliable function of the DCD™, chilled water must be available in an appropriate amount, of the required quality, and at the appropriate temperature and pressure. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
4.5.1 Water Quality Requirements To safeguard the maximum lifetime of air/water heat exchangers, the water used for chilling purposes must meet the VGB Chilled Water Guidelines (VGB-R 455 P). The chilled water used must be soft enough to prevent deposits, but it must not be too soft because that would lead to corrosion of the heat exchanger.
Water Temperature Difference 10.8°F (6°K) Use of Glycol On Request (Not Recommended) Chilled Water Connection Rack - Rear Side (Top or Bottom Connection) Condensate Tray Drain Connection Rack - Rear Side; 5/8" Maximum Operating Pressure 145psi (10bar) Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
• Carefully inspect all items for visible or concealed damage. • Report damage immediately to the carrier and file a damage claim with a copy sent to Vertiv or to your sales representative. Equipment Recommended for Handling the Unit: •...
If the unit must be lifted higher than 6 in. (152 mm), all personnel not directly involved in moving the unit must be 20 ft (5 m) or farther from the unit. • Do not use piping on the module to lift or move the unit. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
5.4 Unpacking the Module The following equipment is required to unpack the module: • Utility knife • Flat-blade screwdriver, claw hammer, pliers or crowbar • Forklift, pallet jack or similar device Do not unpack the unit before moving it to the installation location. Once at the installation point, refer to Figure 5.1 on the next page, and the following steps: NOTE: Two properly-trained and qualified personnel must lift the unit.
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Remove the cover and cross brace, then remove the hardware/key kit package and set aside. Remove the remaining spring clips, side panels, and any spacers. Shipping bands Top spring clip Top cover Hardware/key kit Cross brace Spacer (8 places) Side panel Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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8. Compare the serial tag information on the module to the bill of lading. If the information does not match the product specified, contact your Vertiv sales representative. 9. Using two people, lift the module and lay it on the second piece of protective material with the door handle facing up.
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6 INSTALLATION These instructions apply only to installing the Liebert® DCD™ on a DCM™ rack by Knurr®. For racks built by other makers, refer to the instruction sheet shipped with the adapter kit to install the adapter and DCD™ frame. The rack-adapter kit is described in the drawing DPN004114 included in the Submittal Drawings on page 83.
4. Lay the DCD™ frame on the protective material. 5. Insert the spring nuts into the groove of the vertical aluminum profile. 6. Move spring nuts to the marked positions using a scratch awl or similar tool. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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7. Install the condensate drain assembly (refer to Figure 6.1 below). a. Get the condensate drain parts from the parts bag. b. Press the condensate-hose adapter into the top half of the drain assembly until it snaps into place. The top of the condensate-hose adapter will extend above the top half of the drain assembly.
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8. Connect the condensate-hose Adapter to the condensate tray. 9. Lift the DCD™ frame and align it with the server rack again. Figure 6.2 Align the DCD frame with the rack Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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10. Insert and partly tighten bolts to hold it in place. NOTE: Performing this step may be easier if a board or similar object is placed under the DCD™ frame to hold it in place. 11. Insert and lightly tighten the bolts, working all around the perimeter to prevent the frame from twisting and to ensure the parts fit properly (see Figure 6.3 below).
Table 4.2 on page 19, for unit weights based on model. Attach the three door hinges to the DCD™ door with the supplied screws. 2. Turn the DCD™ face down (handle side down) and lay it on the protective material. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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3. Vent the low-pressure holding charge in the DCD™ by removing the cap on the Schrader valve and depressing the valve pin. 4. Replace and secure the cap on the Schrader valve. Figure 6.5 Schrader valve at the top of the door 6 Installation...
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It imperative that the coil inlet fitting held stationary and the coil plug is is turned. Turning the coil inlet fitting can damage the coil. Figure 6.6 Loosen the coil plug Item Description Coil inlet plug Coil inlet fitting. Hold fitting stationary while removing plug. Wrench removes plug. Wrench holds fitting stationary. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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6. Remove any debris and wipe the threaded surfaces clean. 7. Align the door to the frame (see Figure 6.7 below). 8. Set the door in the frame—Angle the bottom of the door toward the frame and insert the door (see Figure 6.7 below).
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13. Tighten to 350 in-lb (39.5 Nm). NOTICE Risk of improper tightening. Can cause equipment damage. Turn only the nut on the flexible pipe when tightening this connection. Moving the coil connection may damage the coil. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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14. Pull the flexible piping slightly to elongate it enough to connect the union nuts. NOTICE Risk of overextending the flexible pipe. Can cause equipment damage. Pull the flexible piping slightly to elongate it. This makes the piping long enough to connect the union nuts.
Socket hexagonal screw driver - 5/16" Allen (8 mm) for M5 screws The swivel-joint covers can be identified by the number of identification holes on each cover. NOTE: The DCD™ is set up for left-side hinges. You can flip the door for right-side hinges. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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Open the DCD™ door. The door must be open to install the covers. 2. Install the outer, then inner swivel-joint covers on the door (see Figure 6.12 below) Figure 6.12 Swivel-joint cover locations Item Description Inside cover location Outside cover locations Joint cover Upper cover Lower cover Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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3. Fasten screws using the hexagonal screwdriver or socket wrench. 4. Connect the earth (ground) wire of the door to the frame of the Liebert DCD (see Figure 6.13 below). Figure 6.13 Securing ground wire Item Description Ground wire connected to bottom corner of DCD 5.
Power-supply Connection Requirements Standard DCD Active fan modules include a single, wide-range voltage-input port (110/230 V). An optional A/B power-supply transfer switch (110 V or 230 V) is available to provide back-up if one or the other supply fails. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
WARNING! Arc flash and electric shock hazard. Open all local and remote electric power disconnect switches, verify with a voltmeter that power is Off and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) per NFPA 70E before working with the module. Failure to comply can cause serious injury or death.
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Figure 6.15 Removing cover and disconnecting PE wire Item Description Key-hole mounting locations. PE connector locations Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
3. On the fan module, locate and loosen the screws, but do not remove the screws, see Figure 6.16 below. Then, pull the lower mount downward until it stops. 4. Hang the upper mount of the module on the DCD, then secure the module but pushing the lower mount upward and tightening the screws.
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Figure 6.17 Connectors on the Active fan module Item Description DCD35 Active fan module, top view DCD50 Active fan module, top view Wire bridge IP-interface bushing RJ-45 connector Pressure-hose connector Power-supply A connectors Power-supply B connectors Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
7 PIPING CONSIDERATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Refer to site-specific drawings for general locations of the piping connections. The drawings should specify where the piping connects to the DCD™. NOTICE Risk of coil and piping rupture. Can cause equipment damage and major fluid leaks resulting in serious building damage, expensive repair costs and costly system down time.
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Figure 7.2 Ring piping Figure 7.3 Tichelmann ring piping Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
However, if a ring configuration is not possible, connect the DCD™ units in a non-interlaced configuration as shown in Figure 7.4 below. Figure 7.4 Typical DCD non-interlaced piping 7.1.1 Using Chilled-water Distribution Units Using a chilled-water-distribution unit provides these benefits: •...
Supply or Return Mains NOTE: When using the DCD with a Liebert® DCP, refer to the pipe sizes in the Liebert® DCP™ Installer/User Guide. Supply or Return Branches >10 ft 1-3/8 Supply or Return Branches <10 ft 1-1/8 Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
7.6 Chilled-water Connection Components NOTICE Risk of improper storage. Can cause frozen or damaged coil and piping, resulting in fluid leaks, equipment damage and serious building damage. The heat exchanger and the piping must be cleared of any water before the unit is stored. Compressed air can be used to remove the water.
DCD™ Flex Pipe kits are available in 59-ft (1500-mm) nominal lengths. The kit consists of two hoses, manual commissioning valve, and shut off valve. The connections are described in DPN004233 included in the Submittal Drawings on page 83. Figure 7.7 Acceptable and Unacceptable pipe-bend radius Item Description Acceptable radii Unacceptable radii Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
7.7 Leak Checking NOTICE Risk of leaking water. Can cause equipment damage and serious building damage. Check the chilled water system for leaks before commissioning. Check the chilled water pipe connection to the heat exchanger regularly. Tighten this connection if necessary. When setting up the heat exchanger for the first time, inspect the mechanical condition of the chilled water supply and connection thoroughly.
NOTE: When using a top connection, the commissioning valve in the hose kit is an additional bleed point. Use a bleeding apparatus to prevent water from spilling (available as a ship-loose item). Figure 7.8 Schrader valve to bleed air from unit Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
8 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST AND SYSTEM FILL FOR START-UP Done (to be signed upon Checks to be Performed Remarks completion) Check device for damage upon receipt Install and align to server cabinet Flexible hoses connected (optional) properly Packaging removed from the Liebert All assembly tools removed Bushings installed properly Chilled water connections leak-proof / pressure-tested...
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°F (°C) Temperature Room Humidity at Site % Relative Humidity of Commissioning Liebert DCD Serial # Comments Check of alignment Shipping damage If yes, has the shipper been notified Residual packaging removed Assembly tools removed Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
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Building chilled water system With Glycol Glycol Type Chilled Water Without Glycol Liebert DCD Connected to Building Chilled Water? Liebert DCP™ Supply °C °F Chilled Water Temperature (primary) Return °C °F Supply Supply Chilled Water Pressure Return Return Liebert DCD Flexible Hose Connection External Flow Regulator External Isolation Valves...
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Chilled Water System Pressure Tested Proper Chilled Water Flow Rate Set to Liebert DCD External Volume Flow External Correctness of values above is hereby affirmed Start-up Performed By Date Signature Customer Date Signature Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
9 USING THE DCD ACTIVE TFT DISPLAY If the TFT model of the DCD Active fan module is installed on your DCD unit, the touch-screen provides real-time operating status details and lets you adjust and configure operational settings. NOTE: The Standard model DCD Active offers no operating adjustments. When supplied with power, the Standard DCD Active automatically monitors differential pressure and adjusts fan speed to maintain a 0-Pa pressure differential.
Current fan-speed operating percentage. All fans operate at the same speed. Color-coded icon represents the operating status of each fan: • Green = OK • Red = Disturbance Also lists the current rotations-per-minute (rpm) for each fan. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
9.1.2 Viewing Exhaust-air Sensor Status Touch the exhaust-air-sensor summary area on the main screen to view the temperature-sensor details. Figure 9.3 Exhaust Air Sensors detail Item Description Average of all exhaust-air (cold side) temperature-sensor readings. Current reading of each temperature sensor. 9 Using the DCD Active TFT Display...
Touch the cabinet-sensor summary area on the main screen to view the temperature-sensor details. Figure 9.4 Cabinet Sensors detail Item Description Average of all cabinet (hot side) temperature-sensor readings. Current reading of each temperature sensor. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
9.2 Settings Menu The settings menu offers unit and system information and lets you configure operating parameters. Touch an icon to open the screen or sub-menu. Figure 9.5 Settings menu Item Description Info displays read-only system information. Messages displays read-only system messages. Opens the Temperature Sensors menu, see Temperature Sensors Menu on the next page...
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9.2.3 Set-up Menu The password-protected set-up menu lets you set the pressure level maintained by the selection for differential-pressure setpoint, see Differential-pressure Regulation on the previous page, and it lets you "teach" the DCD Active up to 4 exhaust-air temperature sensors to monitor and average, see Teaching Sensors to the DCD Active below.
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To re-assign a number, connect a new/different sensor, select the number, and complete the teaching procedure. The number is assigned to the connected sensor. 5. Reconnect all the configured sensors, which begin communicating temperature data because the DCD active "remembers" them. Vertiv | Liebert® DCD™ Installer/User Guide...
All maintenance and repair jobs must be performed by properly trained and qualified personnel. All actions must be in accordance with regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only Vertiv-approved tools and parts for maintenance and repair. NOTICE Risk of dirty heat exchanger. Can cause reduced unit performance (increased pressure drop or poor heat transfer).
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APPENDICES Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts A.1 Technical Support/Service in the United States Vertiv™ Corporation 24x7 dispatch of technicians for all products. 1-800-543-2378 Liebert® Thermal Management Products 1-800-543-2778 Liebert® Channel Products 1-800-222-5877 Liebert® AC and DC Power Products 1-800-543-2378 A.2 Locations...
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Appendix B: Specifications Table B.1 Liebert DCD Specifications Model: Housing Material Steel Plate Coil Material Copper Tubes and Aluminum Fins Ambient Operating 50 - 95 (10 - 35) Temperature °F (°C) Maximum Capacity 35 kw 50 kw Maximum Absolute Humidity 8 g/kg Dimensions, Door Only Height, in.
Appendix C: Submittal Drawings The submittal drawings are in the order of document part number (DPN). Table C.1 below, groups the drawings by topic/application. Table C.1 Submittal-drawings Contents Document Number Title Planning Dimensions DPN004112 Dimensional Data, DCD35 DPN004113 Dimensional Data, DCD50 DPN004114 Rack-adapter kit components Piping Connections...
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LIEBERT DCD CUSTOMER RACK ADAPTER KIT REAR RACK COOLER Rack Adapter (Connecting Kit) (Dimensions vary based on customer rack; required for 3rd party racks) Front of Customer Rack Liebert DCD Customer Rack (Rear door removed) DPN004114 REV : 0 Page :1 /1 REV DATE : 3/17...
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LIEBERT DCD COMPONENT LOCATION SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE KIT BOTTOM PIPING CONNECTIONS (LEFT HINGE) INCLUDED IN SHIP LOOSE HOSE KIT 1. DCD Supply Water Connection 2. DCD Return Water Connection 3. Flex Metal Hose (Available in 59"(1500mm)) 4. Male to Male Nipple (Loctite 5776 is required to seal adapter [items 4 & 5, and 4 & 6]) 5.
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LIEBERT DCD COMPONENT LOCATION SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSE KIT TOP PIPING CONNECTIONS (LEFT HINGE) INCLUDED IN SHIP LOOSE HOSE KIT 1. DCD Supply Water Connection 2. DCD Return Water Connection 3. Flex Metal Hose (Available in 59"(1500mm)) 4. Male to Male Nipple (Loctite 5776 is required to seal adapter into [items 4 & 5, and 4 & 6]) 5.
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