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- Page 1 Vertiv™ VRC VRC100 Series Self-contained Rack Cooler Installer/User Guide 0.9 to 3.5 kW, 60 Hz...
- Page 2 The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.1.4 Temperature Settings Screen 5.1.5 System Status Screens 5.1.6 Help Screens 6 Regular and Preventive Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning and Replacing the Filters 7 Troubleshooting Appendices Appendix A: Checklist for Completed Installation Appendix B: Preventive Maintenance Checklist Vertiv | VRC Installer/User Guide |... - Page 4 Vertiv | VRC Installer/User Guide |...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and maintenance of Vertiv™ VRC. Read this manual thoroughly and the safety and regulatory information, available at https://www.vertivco.com/ComplianceRegulatoryInfo, before attempting to install, service, or operate this unit. - Page 6 This page intentionally left blank Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 7: Vertiv™ Vrc
1 VERTIV™ VRC The VRC is a compact, integrated, rack-mounted cooling unit for use in a 19-in. EIA server rack. Specifically designed for the cooling demand of the equipment mounted inside the rack, the VRC features high reliability, high sensible-heat ratio and high air flow. - Page 8 Figure 1.2 Air flow of the rack-mounted VRC indoor unit Item Description Space inside cabinet Front of VRC Rear of VRC Heat-rejection air out Hot air from cabinet in Cool air from VRC out Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 9: Model Nomenclature
Table 1.1 VRC Model-number Example Table 1.2 Model-number Digit Definitions Digit and Description Digits 1, 2, 3 = Base unit • VRC = Vertiv™ Rack Cooler Digit 4 = System type • 1 = Self-contained cooling module • 2 = Split-system indoor cooling module •... -
Page 10: Cooling Capacity
Table 1.4 Net Sensible (IT) Cooling Capacity, kW Condenser Air temperature, °F Evaporator Air Temperature into unit, °F NOTE: The addition of heat-rejection duct work may reduce cooling capacity. Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide... -
Page 11: Equipment Inspection And Handling
• 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 Packaged Unit: •... -
Page 12: Handling The Packaged Unit
20 degrees in any direction to prevent the unit from falling over. • Place the unit as close as possible to the final installation location on a firm, level surface Figure 2.1 Packaged-unit Dimensions Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide... -
Page 13: Storing The Packaged Unit
2.1.1 Storing the Packaged Unit Store the unit in the original packaging in an area protected from excessive dirt, debris, and contact damage until final installation. Observe the following requirements and the conditions listed in Table 2.1 below. • Do not store the unit outdoors. •... - Page 14 This page intentionally left blank Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 15: Pre-Installation Preparation
3 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION NOTE: Before installing unit, determine whether any building alterations are required to run piping, wiring and duct work. Follow the figures, specifications, and listed requirements for proper clearances. Proper preparation of the installation location and consideration of the installation environment optimizes the performance of your VRC. -
Page 16: Clearance Requirements
If connecting heat-rejection duct work, fabricate and install duct work in accordance with local codes. • Electrical service must conform to national and local electrical codes. See Table 1.3 on page 5, for the electrical requirements for your VRC model. Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide... -
Page 17: Installation
4 INSTALLATION WARNING! Arc flash and electric shock hazard. Open all local and remote electric power-supply disconnect switches, verify with a voltmeter that power is Off and wear appropriate, OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE) per NFPA 70E before working with the unit. - Page 18 Figure 4.1 Mounting Brackets Item Description Bracket 1 Bracket 2 Bracket 3 Bracket 4 Slots for fasteners Rear of VRC Front of VRC Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 19: Connecting Duct Work
Figure 4.2 Installing and Securing the Unit in the Rack Item Description Slide the unit into the rack. Secure the brackets. Unit installed. 4.2 Connecting Duct Work If the condenser hot air discharged by the VRC must be removed from the immediate area or room, you may connect ducting to the air outlet on the rear of the unit. -
Page 20: Connecting The Condensate-Drain Piping
If the drain connection is below the gravity-fed drain line, an optional condensate-drain pump kit is required, and the pump inlet must be below the unit's condensate-drain outlet when installed. Contact your Vertiv™ representative for additional information. Figure 4.4 on the facing page, shows the drain-line connection on the unit. -
Page 21: Connecting Supply Power
Figure 4.4 Drain-line Connector on Rear of Unit Item Description Pipe connector, 1/2-in. Male NPT 4.4 Connecting Supply Power The VRC includes a power cord (with plug) to plug the unit into an appropriate outlet, see Figure 4.5 the next page. •... -
Page 22: Monitoring And Display Connections
Table 4.1 on the facing page, describes the pin-out of each RJ-45 connector. NOTE: An optional SIC-card monitoring kit is available from Vertiv™ for one of the remote-monitoring connections. Contact your Vertiv™ representative for additional information. To connect the display controller: Connect the cable from the display unit to the connector on the rear of the unit, see Figure 4.6... - Page 23 Figure 4.6 Monitoring and Display Connectors Item Description RS485-1. RJ-45 port, see Table 4.1 below, for pin-out RS485-2. RJ-45 port, see Table 4.1 below, for pin-out Display connector Table 4.1 Communication Port Pin-out RS485-1 RS485-2 12 V 12 V D– D– 4 Installation...
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Page 25: Using The Controller And Display
5 USING THE CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY The controller includes LED indicators, function buttons, and an LCD interface to configure and control VRC operation. Figure 5.1 Controller Item Description LCD display screen. See Display Screens below. ON/OFF button. Press-and-hold for 3 seconds to switch unit on/off. Up-arrow button. -
Page 26: Normal Screen
Figure 5.2 below. Figure 5.2 Normal Screen Status and Icons Item Description Supply-air temperature Supply-air humidity (Not available on VRC100 model) Return-air temperature Compressor capacity. Percentage capacity of compressor operation. Unit operating status. Values are: • S = stand-alone •... -
Page 27: Alarm Screens
To display the menu: At the Normal screen, press ENT. 2. At the Password scree, press ENT four times. NOTE: There is no preset password. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the menu item, and press ENT to open. 5.1.3 Alarm Screens The Alarm menu offers options to review current alarms, adjust alarm setpoints, and enable/disable alarm functions, see... - Page 28 Use Up/Down buttons to select the setpoint, alarm, or handle, then press ENT. 2. Use Up/Down buttons to increase/decrease the value or toggle the setting, then press ENT. The selection is saved. 3. Press ESC to return to the menu. Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 29: Temperature Settings Screen
5.1.4 Temperature Settings Screen The Temp Set screen offers options to select temperature-control options including supply- and return- air setpoints, see Figure 5.4 below. Table 5.2 below, describes the options. To adjust temperature settings and setpoints: At the main menu, use Up/Down buttons to select Temp Set, and press ENT. 2. -
Page 30: Help Screens
To view date and time settings: At the main menu, use Up/Down buttons to select the Help menu, and press ENT. 2. Select the menu item, and press ENT. Table 5.4 on the facing page, describes the options. Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide... - Page 31 Figure 5.6 Help Screens Table 5.4 Help Options Item Description Help menu Date screens. Displays the date settings. Time screens. Displays the time settings. 5 Using the Controller and Display...
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Page 33: Regular And Preventive Maintenance
6 REGULAR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING! Arc flash and electric shock hazard. Open all local and remote electric power-supply disconnect switches, verify with a voltmeter that power is Off and wear appropriate, OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE) per NFPA 70E before working with the unit. - Page 34 3. Remove the filter from the bracket and clean the filter with water or compressed air. 4. Replace the filter in the bracket. 5. Re-install the bracket on the unit using the two screws. Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
- Page 35 Figure 6.2 Condenser Filter Item Description Screws Filter bracket 6 Regular and Preventive Maintenance...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 7.1 below, lists alarm messages that you may encounter on the controller, along with possible cause and remedy. If the remedy recommends contacting Vertiv™, visit http://www.VertivCo.com/en-us/support/ for the appropriate technical-support contact. Table 7.1 Alarm Messages Message Possible cause Check or Remedy Alarm temperature setpoint too low. - Page 38 This page intentionally left blank Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 39: Appendices
APPENDICES Appendix A: Checklist for Completed Installation Before initial start-up of the VRC, print this checklist and mark each item as it is confirmed "completed." Mechanical Checks Completed Item There is sufficient clearance for unit access and maintenance. All fasteners and fittings are firmly secured. Unit is oriented correctly in the rack cabinet: cool, supply air is at the front and hot, return air is at the back. - Page 40 This page intentionally left blank Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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Page 41: Appendix B: Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Appendix B: Preventive Maintenance Checklist Inspection Date ___________________ Prepared by: _________________________________ Model # ___________________ Serial Number # _________________________________ During regular maintenance, print this checklist and mark each item as it is confirmed "completed." If necessary, refer to the procedure steps in Regular and Preventive Maintenance on page 29, to complete the item. - Page 42 This page intentionally left blank Vertiv™ | VRC Installer/User Guide...
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- Page 44 VertivCo.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 1050 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, OH, 43085, USA © 2018 Vertiv Co. All rights reserved. Vertiv and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Co. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness herein, Vertiv Co.
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