NOTE: When inquiring about the compres sor or unit, or A.refrigeration.compressor.is.a.VAPOR.PUMP..To.be.certain. ordering repair parts, provide the MODEL, SERIAL, and that.it.is.not.being.subjected.to.liquid.refriger. a nt.carryover,.it. Johnson Controls-FRICK SALES ORDER NUMBERS is.necessary.that.refriger. a nt.controls.are.carefully.selected. from these data plates. and.in.good.operating.condition;.the.piping.is.properly.sized. and.traps,.if.necessary,.are.correct. l y.arranged;.the.suction. line. has. an. accumulator. or. slugging. protec. t ion;. that. load.
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 4 INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE COMPRESSOR IDENTIFICATION Each.compressor.has.an.identification.data.plate.(see.below),. containing.compressor.model.and.serial.number.mounted.on. the.compressor.body.. COMPRESSOR DATA PLATE Rotary.screw.compressor.serial.numbers.are.defined.by.the. following.information: EXAMPLE:.10240A90000015Z GLOBAL ADDITIONAL PLANT DECADE MONTH YEAR SEQ NO. REMARKS 1024 0000015 Month:.A.=.JAN,.B.=.FEB,.C.=.MAR,.D.=.APR,.E.=.MAY,. F.=.JUN,.G.=.JUL,.H.=.AUG,.K.=.SEP,.L.=.OCT,.M.=.NOV,. N.=.DEC.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 6 INSTALLATION 1..Inspect.the.shaft.of.the.motor.and.compressor.to.ensure. that.no.nicks,.grease,.or.foreign.matter.is.present. 2..Inspect.the.bores.in.the.coupling.hubs.to.make.sure.that. they.are.free.of.burrs,.dirt,.and.grit. 3..Check.that.the.keys.fit.the.hubs.and.shafts.properly. CH COUPLING – The.T.B..Woods.Elastomeric.CH.Coupling. is. used. in. most. applications.. It. consists. of. two. drive. hubs. and.a.loose,.gear-type.Hytrel.Drive.Spacer..The.split.hub.is. clamped.to.the.shaft.by.tightening.the.clamp.screws..Torque. is.transmitted.from.the.motor.through.the.elastomeric.gear. which.floats.freely.between.the.hubs..Install.as.follows: Figure 2 - Alternative Lifting Method IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE COU- The.unit.can.be.moved.with.a.forklift.by.forking.under.the.skid,.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) INSTALLATION Page 7 COUPLING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE The.life.of.the.compressor.shaft.seal.and.bearings,.as.well. as.the.life.of.the.motor.bearings,.is.dependent.upon.proper. coupling.alignment..Couplings.may.be.aligned.at.the.factory. but. realignment. MUST ALWAYS. be. done. on. the. job. site. after.the.unit.is.securely.mounted.on.its.founda. t ion..Initial. alignment. must. be. made. prior. to. start-up. and. rechecked. after.a.few.hours.of.operation..Final.(HOT).field.alignment.
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 8 INSTALLATION PARALLEL ALIGNMENT 6. To.check.parallel.alignment,.as.shown.in.Figure.7,.reposi- tion.dial.indicator.so.the.stem.is.in.contact.with.the.rim.of.the. compressor.hub,.as.shown.in.Figure.8. Check.the.dial.indicator.to.be.sure.that.the.indicator.stem.is. slightly.loaded.so.as.to.allow.movement.in.both.directions. 7. Check.parallel.height.misalignment.by.setting.dial.indica- tor.at.zero.when.viewed.at.the.12.o’clock.position..Rotate. both.coupling.hubs.together.180 .(6.o’clock.position)..At.this. position.the.dial.indicator.will.show.TWICE.the.amount.of. parallel.height.misalignment... 8. Loosen.motor.anchor.bolts.and.add.or.remove.shims.under. the.four.motor.feet.until.parallel.height.misalignment.is.within. Figure 7 - Parallel Misalignment specified.tolerance.when.anchor.bolts.are.retightened. CARE MUST BE USED WHEN COR- RECTING FOR PARALLEL MIS- ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE AXIAL SPACING AND ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT...
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) INSTALLATION Page 9 HOT ALIGNMENT OF COMPRESSOR/MOTOR Use of filter elements other than Frick must be approved in writing Hot.alignments.can.only.be.made.after.the.unit.has.oper- by Frick engineering or warranty ated.for.several.hours.and.all.components.are.at.operating. claim may be denied. temperatures. The.oil.charge.shipped.with.the.unit.is.the.best.suited.lubri- cant.for.the.conditions.specified.at.the.time.of.purchase..If.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 10 INSTALLATION LIQUID INJECTION OIL COOLING The.liquid.injection.system.provided.on.the.unit.is.self-con- tained.but.requires.the.connection.of.the.liquid.line.sized.as. shown.in.the.table.and.careful.insertion.of.the.expansion.valve. bulb.into.the.thermowell.provided.in.the.separator..High.pres- sure.gas.is.connected.through.the.regulator.to.the.external. port.on.the.liquid.injection.valve.to.control.oil.temperature.. Refer.to.the.liquid.injection.piping.diagram. NOTE: For booster applications, the high pressure gas connection must be taken from a high side source (high- stage compressor discharge).
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) INSTALLATION Page 11 the.chamber.provided.on.the.oil.outlet.connection..Determine. that.sustains.a.flow.condi. t ion.to.the.oil.cooler..This.relation- ship.involves: the.size.of.the.water-cooled.oil.cooler.supplied.with.the.unit,. then.refer.to.table.for.the.water.connec. t ion.size.and.water. 1..Liquid.height.above.the.cooler. flow.range.(GPM)..The water supply must be sufficient to 2..Oil.heat.of.rejection. meet the required flow. 3..Cooler.size.and.piping.pressure.drops. It.is.imperative.that.the.condition.of.cooling.water.and.closed. loop. fluids. be. analyzed. and. maintained. regularly. and. as. necessary.to.prevent.corrosion.of.heat.exchanger.surfaces..
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 12 INSTALLATION Extra caution should be used when shell. side. of. the. oil. cooler. which. the. installing. contractor. servicing an oil separator with this should.pipe.into.house.safety.systems.designated.suitable. arrangement. If the oil cooler is for.oil.relief.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) INSTALLATION Page 13 pressure..In.the.case.of.a.flash.vessel,.there.is.no.need.for. the.redundancy.of.a.back-pressure.regulating.valve.on.the. SUCTION vessel.and.each.of.the.multiple.compressors..Omit.the.BPR. valve.on.the.flash.economizer.vessel.and.use.one.on.each. INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE GAS TO COMPRESSOR compressor,.as.shown.in.Figure.18. HV-2 ECONOMIZER ELECTRICAL COOLER HIGH PRESSURE NOTE: Before proceeding with electrical installation, SUBCOOLED LIQUID HIGH PRESSURE read the instructions in the section “Proper Installation LIQUID TO of Elec tronic Equip ment in an Industrial Environment”.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 14 INSTALLATION MOTOR STARTER PACKAGE CURRENT TRANSFORMER (CT) RATIOS The.CT.ratio.for.various.motor.sizes.(with.a.5.amp..second- Motor.starter.and.interlock.wiring.requirements.are.shown.in. ary).is.given.in.the.following.table: the.wiring.diagram,.above..All.the.equipment.shown.is.sup- plied.by.the.installer.unless.a.starter.package.is.pur. c hased. VOLTAGE from.Frick...Starter.packages.should.consist.of: 2300 4160 NOTE: When compressor mo tor vol tage is dif fer ent from 100:5 100:5 100:5...
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) OPERATION Page 15 Operation OPERATION and START-UP INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The.information.in.this.section.of.the.manual.provides.the. The.Frick.RXB.PLUS.Rotary.Screw.Compressor.Unit.is.an. logical. step-by-step. instructions. to. properly. start. up. and. integrated.system.consisting.of.six.major.subsystems: operate.the.RXB.PLUS.Rotary.Screw.Compressor.Unit. 1..Microprocessor.Control.Panel 2..Compressor THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTIONS MUST BE READ AND 3..Compressor.Lubrication.System UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START OR 4..Compressor.Oil.Separation.System...
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 16 OPERATION KEYS AND KEY FUNCTIONS 1.. Operating.displays . 2.. Setpoints.displays NOTE: The microprocessor will automatically return to . 3...Annunciator.displays the main operating display after 60 seconds of keybo ard .
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 22 OPERATION TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE CONTROL SETPOINTS DISPLAY, Page 3* PROGRAM (OPTION) . SETPOINTS.PAGE.3. ID=[02].[04-09-90].. NOTE: The following displays are provided only when offset-act. Mon..[01:00:18].. the Temperature-Pressure Control Program option has . Sup.Heat-Alarm-10F-no. Baud-[19200]..
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) OPERATION Page 23 TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE CONTROL MIN SV -.Minimum.Slide.Valve.Posi. t ion,.shown.as.a.percent- age,.will.limit.the.slide.valve.position.to.the.displayed.setpoint. PROGRAM (OPTION) (continued) ACTIVE -. Indicates. whether. Auto. Cycle. is. active. or. not.. PRESS SETPOINT - The.capacity-control.setpoint.is.used. Press.the.[CHANGE].key.while.at.this.setpoint.to.change. when.in.the.Setback.mode.and.Pressure.is.selected.as.the. the.status..Upon.deactiva. t ion,.the.compressor.will.return.to. capacity.control.desired.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 26 OPERATION AT 167°F. NOTE: If the operator makes an error by at tempting to start the compressor under condi tions outside safe The.microprocessor.instructs.the.compressor.motor.to.shut. normal operating conditions, the micropro cessor will down.and.displays.a.CUTOUT.indication.on.the.Operating.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) OPERATION Page 27 MICROPROCESSOR OUTPUT DATA CODE NEUTRAL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL OUTPUT A.3.5.KOHM,.10.watt.resistor.(RES).must. DATA CODE BIT 3 be.field.installed,.as.shown.below,.when. OUTPUT PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL DATA CODE BIT 2 the.120.VAC.outputs.of.the.RXB.PLUS.are. OUTPUT PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL driving.120.VAC.solid.state.input.devices. DATA CODE BIT 1 such.as.programmable.controllers.
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 28 OPERATION . COMPRESSOR.DISPLAY.SCREENS.COMMAND:..#01DXNN CHANGE.SETPOINTS.COMMAND:..#01C . #. Start.command.sequence. . #...Start.command.sequence. . 01..Compressor.ID.code. . 01. Compressor.ID.code. . D...Compressor.control.com. m and. . C. Change.setpoint.command. . xxx. New.setpoint. . X. =. O. Operating.display.(Page.1.&.2). .
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 34 OPERATION PRES TART CHECK LIST All.check.points.in.the.fol. l owing.list.must.be.com. p leted.before.placing.the.compressor.unit.in.operation..Only.when.the.checklist. is.completed.will.the.unit.be.ready.for.initial.start-up... CHECKPOINT Ammonia.Units:. Only.refrigerant.grade.Ammonia.as.specified.by.International.Institute.of.Ammonia.Refrigeration (IIAR).Bulletin.#.110,.Section.3.3.should.be.used.with.FRICK.equipment. Unit.pressure.test..Close.suction.and.discharge.service.valves,.and.isolation.valve.to.low.pressure.transducer. Introduce.pressure.to.unit.and.check.for.leaks...CAUTION: Do NOT exceed 80% of relief valve and/or 100% of the vessel’s design working pressure. Charge.unit.with.proper.amount.and.grade.of.oil..Oil.level.should.be.between.the.two sight.glasses.on.the.oil.separator.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 3. Open.suction,.discharge,.and.liquid.injection.service.valves. This.section.provides.instructions.for.normal.maintenance,. a. recommended. maintenance. program,. troubleshooting. and.remove.tags.. and.correction.guides,.typical.wiring.diagrams,.and.typical. 4.. Compressor. unit. is. ready. for. prestart. checks.. Refer. to. P.and.I.diagrams. PRESTART CHECKLIST. THIS SECTION MUST BE READ AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPT- ING TO PERFORM ANY MAINTE-...
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 37 OIL RETURN STRAINER 1..If.a.single.oil.filter.is.installed,.push.[STOP] key.to.shutdown. the.unit...Open.disconnect.switches.for.the.compressor.and. (if.applicable).oil.pump.motor.starters. The.unit.must.be.shut.down.and.equalized.to.atmospheric. pressure...NOTE: Recover or transfer all refrigerant vapor 2..Close.discharge.service.valve..SLOWLY.vent.the.sepa- in accordance with local ordinances before opening to rator.to.low-side.system.pressure.using.the.suction.check. atmosphere. valve.bypass..Close.suction.valve.and.suction.check.valve. bypass..NOTE: Recover or transfer all refrigerant vapor, 1..Remove.the.large.plug.from.the.bottom.of.the.strainer,.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 39 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 4..Vibration.readings.can.be.influenced.by.other.equipment. operating.in.the.vicinity.or.connected.to.the.same.piping.as. In.order.to.obtain.maximum.compressor.unit.perfor. m ance. the.unit. and.ensure.reliable.operation,.a.regular.main. t enance.pro- OIL QUALITY and ANALYSIS gram.should.be.followed. The. compressor. unit. should. be. checked. daily. for. leaks,. High.quality.refrigeration.oil.is.necessary.to.ensure.compres- abnormal.vibration,.noise,.and.proper.opera. t ion..A.daily.log. sor.longevity.and.reliability..Oil.quality.will.rapidly.deteriorate.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 42 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING The.control.system.of.the.RXB PLUS.compressor.con. s ists. of.a.120.volt.AC.(high.voltage).side.and.a.DC.(low.voltage). THE RXB PLUS MICROPROCESSOR side..The.120.volt.side.actuates.sole. n oids,.relays,.alarms,. and.other.electro. m echanical.functions..The.DC.side.operates. This. section. contains. information. on. troubleshooting. and. the.computer.and.its.various.sensors..The.micro. p roces. s or. making.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING FRICK SBC MICROPROC ESSOR SYSTEM (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES and CORRECTIONS . SLIDE.VALVE.DOES.NOT.LOAD. Verify.that.the.Slide.Valve.is.in.the.AUTO.mode.and.that.capacity.control.is.calling.for.loading . and/or.UNLOAD. or.unloading.(AUTO.L.or.AUTO.U.will.appear.on.the.Operating.display). Output.2.controls.the.Slide.Valve.Load.Solenoid..If.120VAC.is.found.across.Wires.17.and.2,.the Slide.Valve.Load.Solenoid.should.be.energized..If.not,.the.solenoid.is.defective..If.120VAC.is.not found.when.the.LED.for.Output.2.is.on,.check.the.fuse.(FU2). Output.3.controls.the.Slide.Valve.Unload.Solenoid..If.120VAC.is.found.across.Wires.16.and.2,.the Slide.Valve.Unload.Solenoid.should.be.energized..If.not,.the.solenoid.is.defective..If.120VAC.is not.found.across.Wires.16.and.2.when.the.LED.for.Output.3.is.on,.check.the.fuse.(FU3). NOTE: Verify that the proper setpoint has been programmed into C.C. (Capacity Control) on the Adjustable Setpoints display.
070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 50 MAINTENANCE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVES JORDAN TEMPERATURE REGULATOR VALVE (For low differential pressure applications) In.situations.where.system.load.conditions.increase.or.de- crease.over.extended.periods.of.time.and.the.liquid.injection. thermal.expansion.valve.is.not.adequate.for.the.new.condi- tions,.an.improvement.in.valve.perfor. m ance.may.be.achieved. by.increasing.or.decreasing.discharge.tube.size. NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST SUPERHEAT ADJUSTMENT STEM ON BOTTOM OF VALVE IN AN EF- FORT TO CHANGE THE VALVE’S PERFORMANCE.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 51 P & I DIAGRAM, All Models WATER-COOLED OIL COOLER THERMOSYPHON OIL COOLER 1" AMOT VALVE (REMOVE TEMP. TO OIL ELEMENT BEFORE WELDING, REINSTALL SEPARATOR ELEMENT W/SENSING BULB IN "A" PORT) TO OIL FILTER FROM OIL SEPARATOR...
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 52 MAINTENANCE P & I DIAGRAM, Models 12, 15, & 19 w/Full-Lube Oil Pump LEGEND (Covers P & I diagrams pages 58 – 60) See page 59 for additional notes AUTO.CYCLE LTCO.
RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 55 SBC WIRING DIAGRAM RXB PLUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTER TO MICROPROCESSOR WIRING DIAGRAM COMPUTER COMPRESSOR #1 COMPRESSOR #2 COMMUNICATIONS PORT: AC-422 PORT #1 PORT #1...
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 56 MAINTENANCE MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 120 VAC CONTROL TRANSFORMER POWER SOURCE IS REQUIRED EARTH BUSBAR AT NEUTRAL ALL POWER SOURCES SHALL BE GROUNDED ON ONE SIDE POWER SOURCE -ISOLATED AND SEPARATED FROM OTHER INDUCTIVE LOADS SUCH AS LIGHTING CIRCUITS ALL NEUTRALS ENTERING...
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 57 MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM RXBELD2 NOTE A: IF COMPR. MOTOR STARTER IS A FRICK SUPPLIED STARTER OR CONFORMS TO FRICK STARTER SPECS, WIRE AS SHOWN ON LINE 60 ONLY. JUMP TERM 6 TO 36. IF 2CR IS USED AS A ISOLATED CONTACT, WIRE AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE HOT &...
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 58 MAINTENANCE MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM C.T. MOUNTED IN STARTER OR MOTOR JUNCT. BOX (BY OTHERS) MOTOR CHANNEL 12 0-5 AMP AC AMPS SECONDARY 0-5 AMP AC MOTOR AMPS ONE PHASE SEE IOM MANUAL OF MOTOR...
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 59 MICRO PANEL ASSEMBLY WIRING DIAGRAM TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRING TO BE #8760 BELDEN CABLE OR EQUAL. GROUND DRAIN WIRE AT PANEL GROUND ONLY. INSULATE AT PROBE END NOTE 2A: SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEMP .
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All. national. and. local. codes. must. be. followed. for. conduit. An. example. of. this. would. be. the. installation. of. a. screw. with.regard.to.materials,.spacing.and.grounding..In.addition,. compressor.package.where.the.motor.voltage.is.480.volts. Johnson Controls-Frick requirements must be followed and.the.electronic.control.panel.power.is.120.volts..The.480. where they exceed or match national or local codes. Con- volt.circuit.must.be.run.from.the.motor.starter.to.the.motor.
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RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS 070.101-IOM (JAN 13) MAINTENANCE Page 63 Do.not.drill.into.an.electronic.control.panel.to.locate.conduit. Never run refrigerant tubing inside an electronic control panel. If.the.refrigerant.is.ammonia,.a.leak.will.totally.destroy. connections..You.are.probably.not.entering.the.panel.where. the.electronics. the.manufacturer.would.like.you.to.since.most.manufactur- ers.recommend.or.provide.prepunched.conduit.connections.. . If the electronic control panel has a starter built into the You.may.also.be.negating.the.NEMA.rating.of.the.enclosure.. same panel, be sure to run the higher voltage wires where Drilling.can.cause.metal.filings.to.land.on.the.electronics.and.
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070.101-IOM (JAN 13) RXB PLUS ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR UNITS Page 64 MAINTENANCE COMMUNICATIONS UPS POWER AND QUANTUM LX PANELS ™ The. use. of. communications. such. as. serial. and. ethernet. Johnson. Controls,. Inc.. does. not. advise. nor. support. the. in. industrial. environments. are. commonplace..The. proper. use.of.uninterrupted.power.supply.systems.for.use.with.the.
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