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 electronic expansion valve driver User manual 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. The liability of CAREL in relation to its products is specified in the CAREL general contract conditions, available on the website www.carel.com and/or by specific agreements with customers; specifically, to the extent where allowed...
Another possibility involves operation as a simple positioner with 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 Vdc analogue input signal. EVD evolution comes with a LED board to indicate the operating status, or a graphic display (accessory) that...
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Valve cable E2VCABS*00 (IP67) Shielded cable with built-in connector for connection to the valve motor. The connector code E2VCON0000 (IP65) can also be purchased on its own, to be wired. Fig. 1.d “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
INSTALLATION DIN rail assembly and dimensions Connection diagram - superheat control EVD evolution is supplied with screen-printed connectors to simplify wiring. The shield is connected with a spade terminal. CAREL E Power Supply V connection Relay evolution shield 230 Vac...
• strong vibrations or knocks; and display fi rmware, downloadable from http://ksa.carel.com. • exposure to continuous water sprays; See appendix 1. • exposure to aggressive and polluting atmospheres (e.g.: sulphur “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
DO NOT remove the display from the driver during the UPLOAD, DOWNLOAD, RESET procedure; • the parameters cannot be downloaded if the source driver and the target driver have incompatible fi rmware. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
The maximum length of the connection cable to the EVBAT200/300 module is 5 m. solenoid valve alarm signal The connection cable to the valve motor must be 4-wire shielded, AWG 18/22 Lmax= 10 m black blue supervision computer “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Confi guration Sensors Control Special Alarm confi guration Valve press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the category and ENTER to access the fi rst parameter in the category; “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Then the driver will be enabled for control, and it will be possible to enter Manufacturer programming mode and set the corresponding parameters manually. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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S2 is set as “CAREL NTC”. Other types of sensors can be Parameter/description Def.
• set, if necessary, in Service or Manufacturer programming mode, the superheat set point (otherwise keep the value recommended by CAREL based on the application) and the protection thresholds (LOP, MOP, etc.). See the chapter on Protectors. Other functions By entering Service programming mode, other types of main control can be selected (transcritical CO , hot gas bypass, etc.), as well as so-called...
“Backup sensors on S3 & S4” can always be activated, once the related sensors have been connected. The following paragraphs explain all the types of control that can be set on EVD evolution. evolution Fig. 5.a “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Note: when selecting the type of main control (both superheat pressure set point”. Control is direct, as the pressure increases, the valve control and special modes), the PID control values suggested by CAREL opens and vice-versa. will be automatically set for each application.
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PID: integration time Parameter/description Def. Min. Max. CONTROL Tab. 5.g Hot gas bypass pressure set point barg (290) (2900) (psig) PID: proportional gain PID: integration time 1000 PID: derivative time Tab. 5.f “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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CONTROL PID: proportional gain Important: the pre-positioning and repositioning procedures PID: derivative time 1000 are not performed. Manual positioning can be enabled when control is PID: integration time active or in standby. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
S4, located in a similar position to the one used for the traditional temperature control of the cabinet. In practice, the close the controlled temperature gets to the set point, the more the control “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
If during standby a control request is received, before starting control the valve is moved to a precise initial position. Parameter/description Def. Min. Max. Control Valve opening at start (evaporator/valve capacity ratio) Tab. 6.i “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Manufacturer programming mode, under the configuration Change capacity Wait parameters, set the PID proportional gain= 0. The valve will remain NP Repositioning Time stopped at the initial opening position, set by corresponding Control parameter. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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Note: the valve unblock procedure is nonetheless performed in each of these cases, given that it does not cause mechanical or control problems. Therefore, also check these possible causes before replacing the valve. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
(LowSH) (0= alarm disabled) exactly half-way between the two limits indicated; Tab. 7.b • the protector has no purpose in multiplexed systems (showcases) where the evaporation is kept constant and the status of the individual “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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As the action is integral, it depends directly on where the condensing pressure is maintained constant and the status the difference between the evaporation temperature and the activation of the individual electronic valves does not affect the pressure value. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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• the closing of the valve will be limited if this causes an excessive decrease in the evaporation temperature. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
CAREL NTC-HT high temp. Combined NTC SPKP**T0 0 to 10 V external signal Auxiliary control: Disabled Disabled High condensing temperature protection on S3 Modulating thermostat on S4 Backup sensors on S3 & S4 “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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Valve in fixed position Sensor S4 alarm management: No action No action Forced valve closing Valve in fixed position Language: Italiano; English Italiano Unit of measure: °C(K), barg; °F(°R), psig °C(K), barg “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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°C (°F) Modulating thermostat: differential 0, 1 0, 1 (0,2) 100 (180) °C (°F) Modulating thermostat: superheat set point offset 0 (0) 100 (180) K (°R) Coefficient ‘A’ for CO control -100 “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Note: because of some internal arithmetics limitations of the driver, it will not be possible to convert the pressure values higher than 200 barg (2900 psig) and the temperature values higher than 200 °C (392 °F). “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
-20 (-290) 200 (2900) 4 to 20 mA input value 0 to 10 V input value Control set point -60 (-76) 200 (392) Driver firmware version Valve position 9999 Current unit cooling capacity “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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Enable EVD control Tab. 8.c 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” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
• by default, after having selected the type of sensor used, the alarm limits will be automatically set to the limits corresponding to the range of measurement of the sensor. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
If the delay relating to the control alarms is set to 0 s, the alarm is disabled. The protectors are still active, however. The alarms are reset automatically. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
The green NET LED will however indicate any problems in the line. The NET LED flashing or off indicates the problem has lasted more than 150 s. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Apply a “soft start” technique, activating the utilities one at a time or in small groups. If or extreme transitory conditions at start-up this is not possible, decrease the values of the MOP thresholds on all the utilities. (for cabinets only). “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
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Check the connection of the digital input. Check that when the control signal is sent cabinets 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” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
Class of insulation Software class and structure Conformity : EN 60730-1, EN 61010-1 Electrical safety y: EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-4; EN61000-3-2, EN55014-1, Electromagnetic compatibilit EN55014-2, EN61000-3-3. Tab. 11.a “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...
When opening the program, the user needs to choose the device being Fig. 12.c confi gured: EVD evolution. The Home page then opens, with the choice to create a new project or open an existing project. Choose new project select the model from the range and create a new project or and enter the password, which when accessed the fi...
USB/tLAN converter, which is connected to the device being programmed (see paragraph 2.5 for the connection diagram). The fi rmware can be downloaded from http://ksa.carel.com. See the VPM On-line help. “EVD evolution” +030222041 - rel. 1.0 - 01.06.2008...