Pid controller complete with driver for stepper motors specially designed for the management of electronic expansion valves in refrigerant circuits. (48 pages)
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EVD evolution twin Driver for 2 electronic expansion valves User manual NO POWER & SIGNAL CABLES TOGETHER READ CAREFULLY IN THE TEXT! I n t e g r a t e d C o n t r o l S o l u t i o n s & E n e r g y S a v i n g s...
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The technical specifications shown in the manual may be changed without prior warning. NO POWER The liability of CAREL INDUSTRIES in relation to its products is specified in & SIGNAL the CAREL INDUSTRIES general contract conditions, available on the website...
Control with refrigerant level sensor ..........28 6. FUNCTIONS Power supply mode ..................29 Battery charge delay .................29 Network connection ................29 Inputs and outputs ..................29 Control status ....................31 Special control status ................32 7. PROTECTORS Protectors ......................34 “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
0 to 10 Vdc analogue input signal for driver A (inputs S1 and S2 respectively) pCO programmable controller; and with 4 to 20 mA signal for driver B (input S3). EVD evolution twin comes • superheat control with protection functions for low superheat LowSH, with a LED board to indicate the operating status, or a graphic display MOP, LOP;...
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Fitted with cables and This is used when controlling the valve based on the liquid level in the flooded connectors, it can connect EVD evolution twin directly to a computer, which, evaporator or condenser. Available with threaded or flanged connector.
2. INSTALLATION 2.1 DIN rail assembly and dimensions 2.3 Connection diagram - superheat control EVD evolution twin is supplied with screen-printed connectors to simplify CAREL E CAREL E wiring. VALVE A VALVE B Power Supply V connection Relay evolution twin...
24 Vac 2 AT 2 AT EVD evolution twin can control two CAREL valves connected together (see 2 AT paragraph 4.2), in parallel mode, with identical behaviour, or in complementary mode, whereby if one valve opens, the other closes by the same percentage.
Note: operation in parallel and complementary mode can only be used for CAREL valves, within the limits shown in the table below, where OK OPEN A OPEN B...
VPM program and for updating the controller firmware, downloadable from http://ksa.carel.com; • to save time, up to 8 controllers EVD evolution twin can be connected to the computer, updating the firmware at the same time (each controller must have a different network address).
B Lmax= 10 m or AWG14 Lmax= 50 m. alarm signal driver B voltage-free contact (up to 230 Vac) driver A solenoid valve driver A alarm signal driver A “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
9.5. (e.g. superheat control), the alarms, the status of the digital inputs and the (**) Only if EVD Evolution TWIN is operating as a single driver or programmable relay outputs. Finally, it can save the configuration parameters for one superheat control is enabled.
Esc one or more times to switch to the standard display and select driver A or B to set the corresponding parameters (see paragraph 3.3); press Prg: the display shows a screen with the PASSWORD request; “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
V connection Relay Power Supply V connection Relay Power Supply V connection Relay control. The network address for EVD evolution twin is single. ADDR=10 ADDR=11 ADDR=12 ADDR = 9 Types of interfaces: • DISPLAY: after having correctly configured the setup parameters, Analog –...
(common parameter); refrigerant; valve; pressure probe; type of main control, that is, the type of unit the superheat control is applied to. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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EEV motor error from being displayed. I/O expansion for pCO control probes S2 and S4 are set as “CAREL NTC”. Other types of probes can control can be selected at the end of the commissioning procedure, by be selected in the service menu;...
The superheat set point and all the parameters corresponding to PID control, the operation of the protectors and the meaning and use of probes S1/S3 and/or S2/S4 will be automatically set to the values recommended by CAREL based on the selected application.
24= Programmable positioner 25= Evaporator liquid level regulation with CAREL sensor 26= Condenser liquid level regulation with CAREL sensor (*) only for CAREL valve drivers; (**) control only settable on driver A, howe- ver corresponds to the entire controller. Tab. 5.a Note: •...
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A and B. de(t) Ratiometric transducers cannot be shared. u(t)= K e(t) + e(t)dt + T Key: u(t) Valve position Integral time e(t) Error Derivative time Proportional gain “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
The activation status of the tuning procedure will be shown on the standard PID control. display by the letter “T”. Note: when selecting the type of main control (both superheat control and special modes), the PID control values suggested by CAREL will be automatically set for each application. Superheating 4.9 K...
To be able to use this mode, the LAN version driver must be connected to a Carel pCO series controller running a special application to manage units with Digital scroll compressors.
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S1, from an external regulator. Parameter/Description Def. Min. Max. CONTROL Hot gas bypass pressure set point barg (290) (2900) (psig) PID: proportional gain PID: integral time 1000 PID: derivative time Tab. 5.i “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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DI2 for driver B, thus switching between control status and standby. The pre-positioning and repositioning procedures are not performed. Manual positioning can be enabled when control is active or in standby. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Important: the pre-positioning and repositioning procedures are not Association between physical inputs and Programmable control input performed. Manual positioning can be enabled when control is active or in logical outputs standby. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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Function of probe S3 Value Description Units Function of probe S4 f1(S1)+ f2(S2)+ f3(S3)+ f4(S4) 1,….9 Value Input function None Suction temperature Evaporation pressure Evaporation temperature Condensing pressure Condensing temperature Temperature (modulating thermostat) 7,8,9 “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Programmable control set point_1 = X.X, no affect higher (lower) than the set point, the EEV valve closes (opens). Programmable control set point_2 = X.X, no affect EVD Evolution twin shares the input associated with probe 2 and moves the two valves in parallel. COMPRESSOR...
The options are standard NTC probes, high temperature NTC, combined EVD evolution twin can be powered at 24 Vac or 24 Vdc. In the event of direct temperature and pressure probes and 0 to 10 Vdc input. For S4 the 0 to 10 current power supply, after completing the commissioning procedure, to Vdc input is not available.
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(100%), unconditionally. When the contact opens again the valve closes and Example 1 : assuming an EVD Evolution twin controller connected to the LAN. moves to the position defined by the parameter “valve opening at start-up” for In this case, the start/stop control will come from the network.
CONTROL the application; Pre-position time 18000 s EVD Evolution twin does not make any decision and positions the valve as Valve opening at start-up (evaporator/valve explained in the paragraph “Pre-positioning/start control”. The parameter capacity ratio) is reset to 0 (zero) by the Master controller (e.g. pCO). EVD Evolution Tab.
In this case, the PID control must be more reactive (see the chapter on Control) so as to react promptly to variations in load that are not communicated to the driver. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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When the setting the “valve” parameter, the two synchronisation parameters are automatically defined. The default values should not be changed. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
EVD Evolution twin works as a single driver (see Appendix 2) or if the more the superheat falls below the threshold, the more intensely the valve programmable control is activated (see chap.
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MOP protection: integral time ALARM CONFIGURATION High evaporation temperature 18000 s alarm delay (MOP) (0= alarm disabled) Tab. 7.d The integral time is set automatically based on the type of main control. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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Synchronise position in closing Tab. 8.a * User level: A= Service (installer), C= manufacturer. ** Type of variable: A= Analogue; D= Digital; I= Integer CO= parameter settable from driver A or from driver B “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
This means that when changing the units of measure, control remains unaltered. Example 1 : The pressure read is 100 barg, this will be immediately converted to the corresponding value of 1450 psig. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Enable LAN mode on service serial port (RESERVED) Tab. 8.c (*) The displayed variable is to be divided by 100, and allows us to appreciate the hundredth of a bar (psig). “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
(psig). Type of variable: A= analogue; D= digital; I= integer SVP= variable address with CAREL protocol on 485 serial card. Modbus®: variable address with Modbus® protocol on 485 serial card. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
(*) The value of the variable is not displayed (**) Status of digital input: 0= open, 1= closed. Note: the readings of probes S1, S2, S3, S4 is always displayed, regardless of whether or not the probe is connected “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
(Vdc). • Direct control: the relay is actuated by a variable accessible by serial; • Failed closing alarm relay (open with alarm); • Reverse failed closing alarm relay (closed with alarm). “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
(control continues but the correct measurement of the variables relay. is not guaranteed); • forced closing of the valve (control stopped); • valve forced to the initial position (control stopped). “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
If the digital input opens, the driver will go to standby and control will be able to start again when the input closes. In this case, it will start with “current cooling capacity”= 100%. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Increase the superheat set point and check that the swings are reduced or disappear. Initially set 13 °C, then gradually reduce the set point, making sure the system does not start swinging again and that the unit temperature reaches the control set point. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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Check the connection of the digital input. Check that when the control signal is sent showcases only) does not start control and the valve that the input is closed correctly. Check that the driver is in stand-alone mode. remains closed Tab. 10.a “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Insulation class Software class and structure Conformity Electrical safety: EN 60730-1, EN 61010-1, UL873, VDE 0631-1 Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-4; EN61000-3-2, EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-3. Tab. 11.a “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
Then the user can choose to: directly access the list of parameters for the EVD evolution twin saved to EEPROM: select “tLAN”; This is done in real time (ONLINE mode), at the top right set the network address 198 and choose the guided recognition procedure for the USB communication port.
USB/tLAN converter, which is connected to the device being programmed (see paragraph 2.7 for the connection diagram). The firmware can be downloaded from http://ksa.carel.com. See the VPM On-line help. “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
13.3 Connection diagram - superheat control 1 = Disabled 2 = High condensing temperature protection on S3 EVD Evolution Twin works as a single valve driver (on driver A). 3 = Modulating thermostat on S4 CAREL E 4 = Backup probes on S3 and S4...
41 = R458A and autotuning. Tab. 13.c To be able to use this control function, only available for CAREL valve drivers, the driver must be connected to a CAREL pCO programmable controller Note running an application able to manage a unit with BLDC scroll compressor.
S3 that Note measures the condensing pressure. For the modulating thermostat function this control function is only available CAREL valve drivers; no set point needs (only available with superheat control), an additional temperature probe to be configured by the user.
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The system will therefore remain in the best operating conditions (a little below the threshold) until the environmental conditions “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...
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Solenoid valve Liquid receiver Evaporator For the wiring, see paragraph “General connection diagram”. Filter-drier PA, PB Pressure probes Liquid gauge TA, TB Temperature probes For the wiring, see paragraph “General connection diagram” “EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019...