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RGA ST AIR COOLED WATER CHILLERS WITH AXIAL FANS 53.5 ÷ 200 kW IN COOLING MODE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased a FERROLI product. It is the result of many years experience and particular research, and has been made with top quality materials and higlly advanced technologies.The CE mark guarantees that the appliances meet European Machine Directive requirements regarding safety.
TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MANUAL IS DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS. THEIR NAMES APPEAR IN THE HEADING OF EACH PAGE. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .
Maximum load current Type of refrigerant and charge Shipping weight of the unit Sound pressure level at 1m IP Level Protection Maximum pressure - High Side Ferroli Spa Maximum pressure - Low Side Via Ritonda 78/A (VR) Italy PED certification authority...
The codes that identify the units are listed below and include the sequences of letters that determine the meanings for the various versions and set-ups. RGA ST IR - 50.2 - VB - AB - 0 - M - 5 Power Supply...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Description of the components The complete series of industrial chillers and heat pumps for use in hydronic systems includes 12 constructional sizes rang from 53.5 to 200 kW in the cooling mode. Main components: 1. Fans. These are the helical type with scythe-shaped blades to increase the efficiency and reduce the noise level. The fans are directly coupled to the single-phase motor by means of an external rotor.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 3. Compressors. They are the SCROLL type with orbiting coil equipped with built-in thermal protection and oil heater. The AS unit includes: a soundproofing jacket for the compressors, an acoustic cladding around the compartment where they are hou- sed, to reduce noise level, and reduced rotating speed of axial fans;...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic and cooling circuit components 8. Safety valve. Installed on the delivery pipe of the compressors, this operates if extreme faults should occur in the plant. 9. Fluid tap. Ball type, this allows the gas flow on the fluid line to be turned on and off. Along with the tap on the compressor delivery, it allows the components of the fluid line to be subjected to extraordinary maintenance work and the compressors to be replaced if necessary (without discharging the coolant from the unit).
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Accessories AVG - Rubber vibration dampers. Consisting of 4/6 rubber vibration dampers to fit under the unit. Reduce the extent to which the mechanical vibrations created by the compressors and fans during normal operation are trans- mitted to the bearing surface of the machine.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Technical specifications of unit AB Standard Unit Model Power supply 400V - 3ph+N - 50 Hz 400V - 3ph - 50 Hz V-f-Hz Type of refrigerant R410A Circuits n° Cooling capacity (1) 53.5 58.6 68.8...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Standard performances AB Standard unit Mod. 50-100 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 61.1 11.6 57.0 13.3 53.9 14.7 50.6 16.2 47.1 17.8 43.6 19.4 40.0 21.0 62.8 11.7 58.6 13.4 55.4 14.8...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Mod. 115-200 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 24.9 28.7 31.6 34.8 98.5 38.4 91.3 41.8 83.8 45.2 25.1 28.9 31.9 35.1 38.7 93.8 42.2 86.1 45.7 25.4 29.2 32.2 35.5 39.1 96.5...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Technical specifications of unit AS Low noise unit Model Power supply 400V - 3ph+N - 50 Hz 400V - 3ph - 50 Hz V-f-Hz Type of refrigerant R410A Circuits n° Cooling capacity (1) 51.9 56.8...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Standard performances AS Low noise unit Mod. 50-100 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 59.2 12.1 55.3 13.9 52.3 15.3 49.1 16.9 45.7 18.6 42.3 20.3 38.8 22.0 60.9 12.2 56.8 14.0 53.7...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Mod. 115-200 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 26.0 30.0 33.0 36.4 95.9 40.1 88.8 43.7 81.6 47.3 26.3 30.2 33.3 36.7 98.5 40.5 91.3 44.1 83.8 47.7 26.5 30.5 33.6 37.1 40.9...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Technical specifications of unit AX Extra low noise unit Model Power supply 400V - 3ph+N - 50 Hz 400V - 3ph - 50 Hz V-f-Hz Type of refrigerant R410A Circuits n°...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Standard performances AX Extra low noise unit Mod. 50-100 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 57.9 12.3 54.0 14.2 51.1 15.7 47.9 17.3 44.6 19.0 41.3 20.7 37.9 22.4 59.5 12.5 55.5 14.3...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PERFORMANCES - IR COOLING UNIT ONLY Mod. 115-200 OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE (°C D.B.) MOD. 26.9 30.9 34.1 37.6 93.2 41.4 86.4 45.1 79.3 48.8 27.1 31.2 34.4 37.9 95.8 41.8 88.8 45.6 81.5 49.3 27.4 31.5 34.7 38.3 98.6...
CORRECTION FACTOR FOR THE USE OF GLYCOL Correction factor for the use of glycol IN COOLING MODE Correction factor for the use of ethylene glycol with water produced between 5÷20ºC. Percentage Of glycol in mass / volume 0 / 0 10 / 8.9 20 / 18.1 30 / 27.7...
NOISE LEVELS Open field The noise levels refer to units operating in the nominal conditions (water temperature: inlet: 12°C - outlet: 7°C, Outdoor air temperature 35°C), due to a change of external air tempe- rature noise levels may change to ensure proper functioning of the unit within operating range.
OPERATING RANGE Operating range The graphs below give the operating ranges within which correct operation of the units is guaranteed. The use of the units in conditions differing from those indicated will void the warranty with which the product is supplied. In the following table, there are the thermal water head limit values of the unit.
WATER PRESSURE DROP PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER The graph below illustrates the water pressure drop values in kPa depending on the flow rate in liters/second. The operating range is delimited by the minimum and maximum values given in the next table. 0.50 2.50 4.50...
MAXIMUM VOLUME OF WATER Maximum volume of water in the system with wet module Before filling the water system, it is advisable to consider the type of installation in question, i.e. check the difference in level bet- ween the wet module and user. The following table gives the maximum water content of the water supply system in liters, depen- ding on the capacity of the standard surge chamber supplied and the pressure at which it should be charged.
WEIGHT DURING TRANSPORT Vibration-damper installation To prevent the operating unit from transmitting vibrations to the bearing structure, vibration dampening materials should be inserted under the bearing points. The unit can be supplied with the rubber or spring vibration dampening accessory. This must be mounted by the installer. Area of support Mod.
WEIGHT DURING TRANSPORT To correctly install the unit, comply with the measurements for the free area that must be left around the machine, as shown in the drawing. Mod. 50-60-70-80-90-100-115-130-145-160 Mod. 180-200 AB-AS Acustic version Center of gravity position [mm] Center of gravity position [mm] Weight Weight...
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WEIGHT DURING OPERATION Mod. 50-60-70-80-90-100-115-130-145-160 Mod. 180-200 AB-AS Acustic version Center of gravity Center of gravity Load on the supports [Kg] Load on the supports [Kg] position [mm] Weight position [mm] Weight Modello [Kg] [Kg] 1263 1277 1208 1032 1222 1052 1224 1147...
RECEPTION AND POSITIONING Inspections on arrival As soon as the unit is consigned, it is essential to make sure that all the ordered items have been received and that the dispatch is complete. Carefully check that the load has not been damaged. If visible damage is discovered, immediately inform the hau- lage contractor and write "Collected with reserves owing to evident damage"...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS General rules The appliance must be wired in compliance with the laws in force in the country in which it is installed. The units are supplied fully wired in the factory and pre-engineered for connection to the electricity main. The electric panel is made in com- pliance with the technical standards in force in the European Union.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1) Connection to the electricity main • Feeder line; The feeder line of the machine must follow a well defined route without interruptions. Run the line through the precut hole at the bottom of the right panel on the machine. It is advisable to use a cable gland, to secure the line to the machine structure. Now route the line inside the compressor compartment until it reaches the hole in the bottom of the electric panel.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS General rules A mesh filter (hole Ø £ 500 µm) must be installed on the unit's water inlet otherwise warranty is immediately forfeited for units with either the standard or the complete pipe kit and MP-PS. The filter performs the function of blocking any foreign matter in the system's plumbing circuit (shavings, machining debris, etc.).
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Basic diagram Standard Unit VB [COLD WATER CIRCUIT] The following figures represent connections to the evaporator circuit. IMPORTANT: There must be a constant flow of water to the exchanger. With accessory primary-secondary hydronic kit MP- PS is mandatory to install a water filter in the secondary circuit immediately before of the water tank. VB + MP PS STD VB + MP AM STD e MP AM HP1 (1): Component not required if the unit is equipped with the “Water storage tank”...
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Plumbing connection with Victaulic couplings VICTAULIC It is composed of two Victaulic type quick couplers Fig.1 (Fig. 1-A) comprehensive of union (Fig. 1-B) and seal not installed (supplied with the unit). The unions are supplied to be welded on the end. Here we give the instructions to follow for installing the quick couplers.
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Control system The unit is managed by a microprocessor controller to which all the loads and control devices are connected by mode means of a terminal block. The user interface comprises a display and four buttons with which it is possible to show and °C possibly modify all the unit’s operation parameters.
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Display The following are shown in normal display : 88:8.8 • adjustment temperature, or unit outlet water temperature (in degrees Celsius with decimal point) • alarm code, if at least one is activated (in case of several alarms the code of the first accor- ding to the Table of Alarms is displayed) In menu mode the display depends on its position (see menu structure).
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Menu structure The control system provides for three menus with tree structure. Paramete Menu Access procedure Submenu Available functions Press (prolonged) Stby Operation Change operation mode mode HEAT COOL (ESC button associated function) Press UP button Value increases, the next label (UP button direct function) Press DOWN button...
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Inputs and outputs To monitor the unit, the controller has the following inputs and outputs : • Analogue inputs : • Digital inputs : • Analogue outputs : • Digital outputs : DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS Analogue inputs water inlet probe NTC temperature sensor (-50°C ÷...
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS Analougue outputs Fans pwm signal for control of single-phase fans in phase cut Fans signal 0-10V for control of three-phase fans in phase cut MP1M Inverter pump signal 4...20mA for inverter control pump Digital outputs Compressor 1 2A resistive relays Compressor 2...
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Alarms Alarm activation and reset The controller can perform a complete diagnosis of the unit, detecting all operation faults and signalling a number of alarms. Activation of an alarm involves : • blocking of users concerned • signalling of alarm code on the display (in case of simultaneous alarms the one with the lowest index is displayed whereas the complete list of active alarms can be shown by accessing the “Status \ AL”) menu •...
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Table of alarms Code Alarm Er05 Low pressure + sequence meter + fans thermal switch Er10 Compressor 1 thermal protection comp.1 High pressure Er11 Compressor 2 thermal protection comp.2 OFF if Er20 Primary circuit water differential pressure switch manual- reset Er21...
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Functions available for the user ON-OFF of the unit When the unit is powered it may be in STAND BY status (the display shows the message Stby) or ON status. It is possible to switch between ON and STAND BY by pressing (prolonged) the MODE button. When the unit is STAND BY all the users are disabled and the antifreeze function is not activated.
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Timer scheduling The scheduling allows to set weekly time zones to obtain a reduce in energy consumption when the cooling or heating demand is lower. There are 3 time zones each one with 4 events per hour. For each event, you can set hours and minutes of start and stop, an operating mode (Stand-by or ON), a cooling set point and a heating set point.
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Summary parameters table for time scheduling Description Time zone 1 Time zone 2 Time zone 3 tE10..tE14 tE38..tE42 tE66..tE70 Hour / minutes tE10..tE11 tE38..tE39 tE66..tE67 EVENT 1 Mode operating ON/Standby tE12 tE40 tE68 SetPoint Cool tE13 tE41 tE69 SetPoint Heat tE14...
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Configurable inputs setting The configurable inputs are AI4, AI5 and ID5. For configuration, access the parameters and select the required function according to the following tables. Configurati I/O Sigla digital/analogic input Polarity Offset (range) / Status CL03 = 0 Not configured CL33 = 0 ----...
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Probe characteristics NTC10K-25°C type temperature probes are used. When the probe bulb is at a temperature of 25°C the electrical resistance measurable at the probe ends with a multimeter is approx. 10 kΩ. The thermistor of these probes has a negative temperature coefficient: the electrical resistance value decreases as the temperature increases.
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Serial communication The unit can communicate on serial line using the Modbus communication protocol with RTU coding. The unit can be connected to an RS485 network by means of the serial interface supplied as an accessory, and respond to requests from any master device connected to the network.
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ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL Register address Label Description Lsb CPL EXP number TR10 Set point temperature controller in Cool 17062 H12A6 °C TR20 Set point temperature controller in Heat 17074 H12B2 °C Hours of operation compressor 1 hours H0359 Hours of operation compressor 2 hours H035B Hours of operation pump 1...
SETTING AT WORK General Rules To validate the contractual warranty, the machine must only be set at work by technicians from an authorized assistance center. Before they are called, check to make sure that all parts of the installation have been comple- ted, the unit levelled, the plumbing connections made with the relative air vent and the electrical connections made.
SAFETY AND POLLUTION General considerations The machine has been designed to reduce risks to persons and to the environment in which it is installed, to the minimum. To eliminate residue hazards, it is therefore advisable to become as familiar as possible with the machi- ne in order to avoid accidents that could cause injuries to persons and/or damage to the property.
SAFETY AND POLLUTION 13 CONSIDERATIONS ON DISPOSAL General Do not dispose of where accumulation can be hazardous. Usable with reconditioning. The depressurised containers must be returned to the supplier. Contact the supplier if instructions for use are deemed necessary. 14 INFORMATION FOR TRANSPORT Designation for transport LIQUEFIED GAS N.A.S.
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