EATURES With its unique scroll design and manufacturing This new family of refrigeration compressors in- process fl exibility, the new Danfoss MLZ/MLM re- cludes 11 sizes of medium temperature scroll com- frigeration compressor off ers a highly effi cient so- pressors designed for commercial refrigeration lution for demanding refrigeration applications.
SUCTION COMPRESSION DISCHARGE Danfoss scroll compressors are manufactured us- of reliability and process control were fi rst prior- ing the most advanced machining, assembly, and ity. The result is a highly effi cient product with the process control techniques.
PPLICATION UIDELINES OMPRESSOR MODEL DESIGNATION Nomenclature Type Size Motor Features M LZ T 4 L Application Other features M: medium temperature refrigeration Oil equali- LP gauge Oil sight Gas equalisa- sation drain port tion port glass None Schrader None Threaded None Family, Refrigerant &...
Legend: To: Evaporating temperature in °C Qo: Cooling capacity in W RGT = 20°C Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Pe: Power input in kW Subcooling =0 K Capacity data at other conditions are available in the datasheets at: www.danfoss.com/odsg FRCC.PC.015.A4.02...
Legend: To: Evaporating temperature in °C Qo: Cooling capacity in W RGT = 20°C Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Pe: Power input in kW Subcooling =0 K Capacity data at other conditions are available in the datasheets at: www.danfoss.com/odsg FRCC.PC.015.A4.02...
Legend: To: Evaporating temperature in °C Qo: Cooling capacity in W RGT = 20°C Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Pe: Power input in kW Subcooling =0 K Capacity data at other conditions are available in the datasheets at: www.danfoss.com/odsg FRCC.PC.015.A4.02...
PPLICATION UIDELINES IMENSIONS Oil sight glass MLZ / MLM scroll compressors come equipped with a threaded oil sight glass with 1”1/8 - 18 UNEF connection. It can be used for a visual check Oil sight glass of the oil amount and condition or it may be re- Schrader valve placed by an accessory oil management device.
PPLICATION UIDELINES LECTRICAL DATA CONNECTIONS AND WIRING Motor voltage MLZ/MLM scroll compressors are available in 6 diff erent motor voltages. Motor voltage Motor voltage Motor voltage Motor voltage Motor voltage Motor voltage code 1 code 2 code 4 code 5 code 7 code 9 200-220 V - 3 ph...
PPLICATION UIDELINES LECTRICAL DATA CONNECTIONS AND WIRING LRA (Locked Rotor Amp) LRA is the higher average current as measured on The LRA value can be used as a rough estimation a mechanically blocked compressor tested under for the starting current. However in most cases, nominal voltage.
PPLICATION UIDELINES LECTRICAL DATA CONNECTIONS AND WIRING at high temperature and thus at high resistance to open and would cause even further delay until as long as power is connected to the compres- the overload is reset. sor. When the compressor is switched off , the PTC cools down to its initial low resistance and be- The following PTC types are recommended for comes available to support the next compressor...
PPLICATION UIDELINES LECTRICAL DATA CONNECTIONS AND WIRING Three phase CONTROL CIRCUIT Suggested wiring diagram with "one shot" pump down cycle and safety lock-out relay 180 s Control device ..........TH Optional short cycle timer (3 min) ..180 s Control relay ............ KA Liquid Line Solenoid valve .......
Models with motor code 1, 2 & 4 except when using (Underwriters Laboratories) PTCSCR system Other approvals / certifi cates Contact Danfoss Conformity to directives Pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC Low voltage directive 2006 / 95 EC Machinery directive 98/35/EC annex II b...
MLZ compressors a very versatile mul- ti- refrigerant solution. Alkylbenzene oil can be applied in systems using MLM series compressors are charged with Alkyl- Alkylbenzene oil HCFC refrigerants (R22). Compared to a mineral benzene oil and herewith off er an economically...
PPLICATION UIDELINES PERATING CONDITIONS Motor supply MLZ / MLM scroll compressors can be operated ranges. In case of risk of under-voltage operation, at nominal voltages as indicated in table section special attention must be paid to current draw “Motor voltage”. Under-voltage and over-voltage and start assist for single-phase compressors may operation is allowed within the indicated voltage be required.
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PPLICATION UIDELINES PERATING CONDITIONS MLZ - R134a SH 11K Evaporating temperature (°C) MLZ / MLM - R22 SH: 11K RGT: 25°C Evaporating temperature (°C) FRCC.PC.015.A4.02...
DGT protection is required (n°1) and where it is not (n°2). A DGT accessory is available from Danfoss: refer to section “Spare parts & accessories”. MLZ / MLM R22 - SH 11K Example 1 ...
A one-minute time out is recommended. Danfoss recommends a restart delay timer to limit compressor cycling. The system must be designed in a way that pro- vides a minimum compressor running time of 2 minutes so as to provide for suffi...
PPLICATION UIDELINES YSTEM DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS General Successful application of scroll compressors is correct for the system, it will operate beyond the dependent on careful selection of the compres- limits given in this manual. Poor performance, re- sor for the application. If the compressor is not duced reliability, or both may result.
System design must be after. Please contact Danfoss for any deviation such that the amount of liquid refrigerant in the from these guidelines.
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MLZ/MLM compres- timer delay to empty the evaporators before the sors. If a Danfoss NRV check valve is applied it has stop. Time should be carefully set to not interfere to be carefully selected for the specifi c operation with the low safety pressure switch.
PPLICATION UIDELINES YSTEM DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS • While the thermostat is off , the number of pres- Other application needs a liquid receiver to store sure switch resets should be limited to avoid the refrigerant. short cycling of the compressor. Use dedicated wiring and an additional relay which allows for Receiver dimensioning requires special attention.
Several possible solutions are avail- able to prevent the risk of compressor to vacuum For further information, please contact Danfoss. and low pressure diff erential between the suction and discharge pressures. Scroll and reciprocating...
PPLICATION UIDELINES PECIFIC APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Low load operations The compressor should be run for a minimum pe- the motor receives enough cooling under condi- riod to ensure that the oil has suffi cient time to tions of lowest refrigerant mass fl ow. properly return to the compressor sump and that Brazed plate A brazed plate heat exchanger needs very little in-...
PPLICATION UIDELINES OUND AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT Starting sound level During start-up transients it is natural for the sor rotation is characterized by an objectionable compressor sound level to be slightly higher than sound. To correct reverse rotation, disconnect during normal running. MLZ/MLM scroll com- power and switch any two of the three power pressors exhibit very little increased start-up tran- leads at the unit contactor.
PPLICATION UIDELINES OUND AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT Mechanical vibrations Vibration isolation constitutes the primary meth- a strict minimum. In addition, it is extremely im- od for controlling structural vibration. MLZ/MLM portant that the frame supporting the mounted scroll compressors are designed to produce compressor be of suffi...
PPLICATION UIDELINES NSTALLATION Each MLZ/MLM compressor is shipped with print- www.danfoss.com or directly from: ed Instructions for installation. These Instructions http://instructions.cc.danfoss.com can also be downloaded from our web site System cleanliness The refrigeration system, regardless of the type of small enough to pass through a mesh screen and compressor used, will only provide high effi...
For specifi c applications not covered herein, please contact Danfoss for further information. Ensure that no fl ux is allowed to enter into the tubing or compressor. Flux is acidic and can cause...
After burn out, remove & replace the liquid line recommends DCL (solid core) driers for the MLM fi lter drier and install a Danfoss type DAS burnout compressor (R22 with Alkylbenzene) and DML drier of the appropriate capacity. Refer to the DAS...
They can be ordered in any quantity. Minimum ordering quantity = 1. As far as possible, Danfoss will ship the boxes on full pallets of 6 or 9 compressors according below table. • Each box also contains following accessories: •...
PPLICATION UIDELINES RDERING INFORMATION AND PACKAGING Single pack Model Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Compressors Connections Features variation code 1 code 2 code 4 code 5 code 7 code 9 MLZ015 121U8036 121U8002 121U8024 MLZ019 121U8060 121U8038 121U8004 121U8026 MLZ021 121U8062 121U8040...
RDERING INFORMATION AND PACKAGING PPLICATION UIDELINES Industrial pack Model Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Compressors Connections Features variation code 1 code 2 code 4 code 5 code 7 code 9 MLZ015 121U8035 121U8001 121U8023 MLZ019 121U8059 121U8037 121U8003 121U8025 MLZ021 121U8061 121U8039...
& PPLICATION UIDELINES PARE PARTS ACCESSORIES Discharge temperature protection Pack Type Code No Description Application Packaging Size 7750009 Discharge thermostat kit All models Multipack 7973008 Discharge thermostat kit All models Industry pack Magnetic discharge non return valve Pack Type Code No Description Application Packaging...
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