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Trane Tracer CH530 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Tracer CH530™ Control System for Chillers RTWD/RTUD 060-250 RLC-SVU05A-E4...

  • Page 2: General Information

    7 days of delivery, claiming observed during maintenance and for the described damage. A copy service visits: of this letter must be sent to Trane 1. Disconnect the main power Epinal Operations - Claims team. supply before any servicing on Note: for deliveries in France, even the unit.
  • Page 3 General information Warranty Training Warranty is based on the general To assist you in obtaining the best terms and conditions of the use of it and maintaining it in manufacturer. The warranty is void perfect operating condition over a if the equipment is repaired or long period of time, the modified without the written manufacturer has at your disposal a...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Overview DynaView Interface Display Screens Diagnostics TechView Interface Software Download RLC-SVU05A-E4...

  • Page 5: Overview

    (e.g. temperature functions. and pressure sensors, low voltage binary inputs, analog Note: It is imperative that the CH530 input/output) all connected to a Service Tool (TechView) be used to four-wire bus, rather than the facilitate the replacement of any...

  • Page 6: Dynaview Interface

    DynaView Interface Note that the Application and Boot Power Up software numbers will vary On power-up, Dynaview will according to the unit type. progress through 3 screens. If no application is found, the screen The first screen (Figure 1) will (Figure 2) will display instead of display for 3-10 seconds.
  • Page 7 The third screen is the first screen display for 15-25 seconds. If a valid of the application. configuration is present, "Tracer CH530" will also be displayed. If the MP configuration is found to be invalid, "MP: Invalid Configuration" is displayed indefinitely. Contact your local Trane service technician.

  • Page 8: Display Screens

    DynaView Interface The display on DynaView is a Radio Buttons 1/4 VGA display with a resistive Radio buttons show 1 menu choice touch screen and an LED backlight. among 2 or more alternatives, all The display area is approximately visible. The possible selections are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high each associated with a button.
  • Page 9 DynaView Interface The bottom of the screen (7) is Touching the AUTO key will enable Keypad/Display Lockout present in all screens and contains the chiller if no diagnostic is Feature the following functions. The present. (A separate action must be contrast (8,9) may require re- taken to clear active diagnostics.) Note: The DynaView display and...
  • Page 10 The Main screen shall be the default Main Screens screen. After an idle time of The Main screen is a “dashboard” 30 minutes the CH530 shall display of the chiller. High level status the Main screen with the first data information is presented so that a fields.
  • Page 11 DynaView Interface Table 1 - Main Screen Data Fields Table Description Units Resolution Dependencies Chiller Mode (>> submodes) enumeration Circuit 1 Mode (>> submodes) enumeration Circuit 2 Mode (>> submodes) enumeration Evap Ent/Lvg Water Temp F / C Cond Ent/Lvg Water Temp F / C Water Cooled only (i.e.
  • Page 12 DynaView Interface Other Active Setpoints The Active Current Limit Setpoint will behave the same way as the Active Chilled Water Setpoint, with the exception that Active Current Limit Setpoint does not have an external source. RLC-SVU05A-E4...

  • Page 13: Chiller Operating Mode

    DynaView Interface Chiller Operating Mode The machine-operating mode indicates the operational status of the chiller. A subscreen with additional mode summary information will be provided by selection of an additional information icon (>>). The operating mode line will remain stationary while the remaining status items scroll with the up/down arrow keys.
  • Page 14 DynaView Interface Chiller Level Mode Top Level Mode Description The chiller is not currently running but can be expected to start at any moment given that the proper Auto conditions and interlocks are satisfied. Auto Sub Modes Description The unit will wait up to 20 minutes in this mode for water flow to be established per the flow switch Waiting For Evap(orator)* Water Flow hardwired input.
  • Page 15 DynaView Interface Chiller Level Mode Top Level Mode Description The chiller is still running but shutdown is imminent. The chiller is going through a compressor run- unload or extended operational pumpdown of the lag circuit/compressor (or all circuits Shutting Down simultaneously).
  • Page 16 DynaView Interface Table 2 - Circuit Level Operating Modes Circuit Level Mode Top Level Mode Description Stopped The circuit is not running, and cannot run without intervention. Stopped Sub Modes Description Diagnostic Shutdown - Manual Reset The circuit has been shutdown on a latching diagnostic. The circuit is manually locked out by the circuit lockout setting - the nonvolatile lockout setting is Front Panel Circuit Lockout accessible through either the DynaView or TechView.
  • Page 17 DynaView Interface Circuit Level Mode Top Level Mode Description The compressor on the given circuit is currently running. Running Running Description Sub Modes Establishing Min(imum)* Cap(acity)* - Low The circuit is experiencing low system differential pressure and its compressor is being force loaded, Diff(errential)* Pressure irregardless Chilled Water Temperature Control, to develop pressure sooner.
  • Page 18 DynaView Interface Circuit Level Mode Top Level Mode Description Shutting Down The circuit is preparing to de-energize the compressor. Preparing Shutdown Description Sub Modes The circuit is in the process shutting down by performing an operational pumpdown just prior to stopping the last running compressor.
  • Page 19 DynaView Interface Figure 9 - Reports screen Reports Screen The Reports tab will allow a user to Main Reports Settings select from a list of possible reports headings (i.e. Custom, ASHRAE Guideline 3, Refrigerant, etc.). Each report will generate a list of status items as defined in the Evaporator following tables.
  • Page 20 DynaView Interface Report name: System Condenser <| Back System Ckt1 Ckt2 <scroll up/down buttons> Description Resolution Units Dependencies Cond Entering Water Temp + XXX.X Temperature Water Cooled only (i.e. RTWD or RTUD with ACFC=None) 2. Cond Leaving Water Temp + XXX.X Temperature Water Cooled only (i.e.
  • Page 21 DynaView Interface Report name: Circuit Compressor <| Back System Ckt1 Ckt2 <scroll up/down buttons> Description Resolution Units Dependencies Oil Pressure XXX.X Pressure 2. Compressor Rfgt Dschg Temp + XXX.X Temperature 3. Cond Sat Rfgt Temp + XXX.X Temperature 4. Average Line Current %RLA 5.
  • Page 22 DynaView Interface Settings Screen The Settings screen provides a user the ability to adjust settings justified to support daily tasks. The layout provides a list of sub-menus, organized by typical subsystem. This organization allows each subscreen to be shorter in length which should improve the users navigation.
  • Page 23 DynaView Interface Chiller Description Units Resolution or (Enumerations), Default 1. Front Panel Cool/Heat Command (Cool, Heat), Cool Enum 2. Front Panel Chilled Water Setpt Temperature + XXX.X 3. Front Panel Hot Water Setpt Temperature + XXX.X 4. Front Panel Current Limit Setpt %RLA 5.
  • Page 24 DynaView Interface System Manual Control Settings <| Back System Ckt1 Ckt2 <scroll up/down buttons> Description Resolution or (Enumerations), Default Units Monitor Value Dependency 1. Evap Water Pump (Auto, On), Auto (6) 1) Water Flow status Enum 1.a.Evap Water Pump <Auto / On Buttons> 2) Override Time Remaining Water Cooled only (i.e.
  • Page 25 DynaView Interface 1.1.1 Display Settings Description Units Resolution or (Enumerations), Default 1. Date Format Enum ("mmm dd, yyy", "dd-mmm-yyyy"), "mmm dd, yyy" 2. Date 3. Time Format (12-hour, 24-hour), 12-hour Enum 4. Time of Day 5. Keypad/Display Lockout (Enable, Disable), Disable (3) Enum 6.
  • Page 26 DynaView Interface Touching the Auto key will arm the Auto, Stop/Immediate chiller for active cooling if no Stop diagnostic is present. A separate The AUTO and STOP keys are radio action must be taken to clear active diagnostics. buttons within the persistent key display area.
  • Page 27 DynaView Interface The scrollable list will be sorted by Diagnostics Screen time of occurrence. If a diagnostic The diagnostic screen is accessible of severity = warning is present, the by depressing the Alarms "Alarms" key will be present but not enunciator.

  • Page 28: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The following diagnostic table Persistence: Defines whether or not contains all the diagnostics the diagnostic and its effects are to possible. Not all data is available be manually reset (Latched), or can unless tech view is connected. be either manually or automatically reset (Nonlatched).
  • Page 29 Diagnostics Table 4 - Main Processor Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Active Modes Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level and Source Target [Inactive Modes] Starter Did Not *Circuit Immediate On the first check The Starter Module did not receive a transition complete Local Transition - after transition.
  • Page 30 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Active Modes Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level and Source Target [Inactive Modes] Phase Loss - *Circuit Immediate Start Sequence and a) No current was sensed on one or two of the current Local Compressor 2A Run modes transformer inputs while running or starting (See Nonlatching Power Loss Diagnostic for all three phases lost while running).
  • Page 31 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Active Modes Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level and Source Target [Inactive Modes] Starter Fault Type I - *Circuit Immediate Starting - Y Delta This is a specific starter test where 1M(1K1) is closed Local Compressor 2A Starters Only first and a check is made to ensure that there are no currents detected by the CT's.
  • Page 32 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Active Modes Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level and Source Target [Inactive Modes] Transition Complete *Circuit Immediate All running modes The Transition Complete input was found to be opened Local Input Opened - with the compressor motor running after a successful Compressor 1A completion of transition.

  • Page 33: Main Processor Diagnostics

    Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] MP: Reset Has None Info The main processor has successfully come out of a Remote Occurred reset and built its application. A reset may have been due to a power up, installing new software or NonLatch configuration.
  • Page 34 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Low Oil Flow - Circuit Immediate Cprsr Energized and The intermediate oil pressure transducer for this Local Compressor 1A Delta P above 15 Psid compressor was out of the acceptable pressure range for 15 seconds, while the Delta Pressure was greater Latch...
  • Page 35 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] High Differential Circuit Normal Cprsr Energized High Vi Cprsr: The differential pressure for the Remote Refrigerant respective circuit was above 275 Psid (1890 kPa) for 2 Pressure - Circuit 2 consecutive samples or more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 36 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Fan Inverter Fault - Circuit (fan Special Mode Prestart and Running A fault signal has been detected from the respective Circuit 1 control) (or in single w/ Low Ambient condenser's Variable Speed Inverter Drive (fan).
  • Page 37 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] High Evaporator Circuit Normal Starter Contactor The liquid level sensor is seen to be at or near its high Remote Liquid Level - Circuit Energized [all Stop end of range for 80 contiguous minutes while the 1 (early Phase 1...
  • Page 38 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Suction Refrigerant Circuit Immediate Bad Sensor or LLID Remote Latch Pressure Transducer - Circuit 2 Evaporator Circuit Immediate Respective circuit The Evaporator approach temperature for the respective Remote Approach Error - running...
  • Page 39 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Low Evaporator Circuit Immediate Cprsr Prestart and a. The Evap Refrig Pressure dropped below 10 Psia just Local Refrigerant Pressure Cprsr Energized prior to compressor start (after EXV preposition). b. For - Circuit 2 RTUD A/C during early startup period: The Evap Refrig Pressure fell below the Condenser Pressure ÷...
  • Page 40 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Low Evaporator Evap (and Special Unit in Stop Mode, or The respective evap sat temp fell below the water temp Remote Temp - Ckt 1: Unit circ) Pump Action in Auto Mode and No...
  • Page 41 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] High Evaporator Chiller Immediate The evaporator refrigerant pressure of either circuit has Remote Refrigerant Pressure risen above 190 psig. The evaporator water pump relay will be de-energized to stop the pump regardless of why the pump is running.
  • Page 42 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] High Pressure Circuit Immediate A high pressure cutout was detected on Compressor Local Cutout - 1A; trip at 270 ± 5 PSIG. Note: Other diagnostics that Compressor 1A may occur as an expected consequence of the HPC trip will be suppressed from annunciation.
  • Page 43 Main Processor Diagnostics Affects Active Modes Diagnostic Name Severity Persistence Criteria Reset Level Target [Inactive Modes] Starter Module None Info Checksum on RAM copy of the Starter LLID Local Memory Error Type configuration failed. Configuration recalled from Latch 1 - Starter 2A EEPROM.
  • Page 44 The presence of this software error Local 1001: Call Trane functions Service message suggests an internal software problem has been detected. The events that led up to this failure, if known, should be recorded and transmitted to Trane Controls Engineering. CG-SVU02C-E4...
  • Page 45 The presence of this software error message suggests an internal software problem has been detected. The events that led up to this failure, if known, should be recorded and transmitted to Trane Controls Engineering. Software Error 1003: Immediate Reported if state chart misalignment occurred inferred...

  • Page 46: Communication Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Many LLIDs, such as the Quad Relay Table 5 - Communication Diagnostics LLID, have more than one functional Notes: output associated with it. A comm 1. The following communication loss with such a multiple function loss diagnostics will not occur board will generate multiple unless that input or output is diagnostics.
  • Page 47 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Severity Persistence Active Criteria Reset Target Modes Level [Inactive Modes] Comm Loss: Heat/Cool Heat Special Action Latch Continual loss of communication between the MP and the Remote Switch Mode Functional ID has occurred for a 30 second period. The external input shall revert to normal (cooling) request regardless of last state.
  • Page 48 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Severity Persistence Active Criteria Reset Target Modes Level [Inactive Modes] Comm Loss: External External Special Action Latch Continual loss of communication between the MP and Remote Chilled/Hot Water Chilled the Functional ID has occurred for a 30 second period. Setpoint Water Chiller shall discontinue use of the External Chilled...
  • Page 49 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Severity Persistence Active Criteria Reset Target Modes Level [Inactive Modes] Comm Loss: Oil Return Circuit Normal Latch Continual loss of communication between the MP and Remote Gas Pump Fill - the Functional ID has occurred for a 30 second period. Circuit #2 Comm Loss: Oil Return Circuit...
  • Page 50 Diagnostics Diagnostic Name Affects Severity Persistence Active Criteria Reset Target Modes Level [Inactive Modes] Starter 2A Comm Circuit Immediate Latch Starter has had a loss of communication with the MP Local Loss: MP for a 15 second period. Comm Loss: Local Chiller Info NonLatch...
  • Page 51 // This condition might occur due to a severe electro-magnetic transient such as can be caused by a near lightening strike. Such events should be rare or isolated and if no damage results to the CH530 control system, the Chiller will experience a shutdown and restart.
  • Page 52 See item in Main Processor Diagnostics table above Trane Service Design Note: In general, all failures/comm loss due to CH530 components should have a latching diagnostic and effect. All customer inputs failures (out of range, etc) are generally nonlatching. RLC-SVU05A-E4...
  • Page 53 Compressors on Circuit 1. This relay output is energized (Alarms and Status) anytime the chiller or a single CH530 provides a flexible alarm or Alarm Ckt 2 circuit on the chiller is running in chiller status indication to a remote one of the following modes;...

  • Page 54: Techview Interface

    Pentium II or higher processor chiller control modification or • 128Mb RAM service any diagnostic with Tracer • 1024 x 768 resolution of display CH530 must use a laptop running • CD-ROM the software application • 56K modem "TechView." TechView is a Trane •...

  • Page 55: Software Download

    (These are the computer actual MP versions for all units.) Deselect any components you do 1. Create a new folder titled CH530 not want included in the (C:\CH530) on your hard drive. installation. This \CH530 folder is the standard location for the installation file.
  • Page 56 Date 1109 Trane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. Only qualified technicians should perform the installation and servicing of equipment referred to in this publication.

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