Series R™ Helical Rotary

Liquid Chillers
Model RTHD
175-450 Tons (60 Hz)
125-450 Tons (50 Hz)
Built for Industrial and Commercial Applications

August 2004 RLC-PRC020-EN

 Introduction

To meet a wide range of applications in Important Design Advances • Improved startup temperature
the medium-tonnage, water-cooled capabilities and reduced sensitivity to
market, Trane is proud to introduce the and New Features condenser water temperatures alleviate
model RTHD helical rotary liquid chiller. Major design advances include: the most common startup concerns.
The introduction of this next-generation • Higher full-load energy efficiency • Removed Liquid Vapor Separator,
chiller an exciting step forward in reduces both operating and life-cycle providing lighter unit weight and
application versatility, ease of costs. simplified refrigerant piping, for less
installation, control precision, reliability, • CH530 controls enable: expensive handling, separation, and
energy-efficiency, and operational cost- - scrolling access to inputs and installation.
effectiveness. The new RTHD chiller is operating information via the LCD The industrial-grade design of the Series
designed to deliver proven Series R touch-screen display; R helical rotary chiller is ideal for both
performance, plus all the benefits of an - freedom from interoperability industrial and commercial markets, in
advanced heat transfer design and a concerns with LonMark applications such as office buildings,
low-speed, direct-drive compressor. communications; hospitals, schools, retail buildings, and
- job-specific communication options industrial facilities. The linear unloading
that allow greater reporting flexibility. compressor, wide operating temperature
range, advanced controls, electronic
expansion valve, short anti-recycle
timers, and industry-leading efficiencies
mean that this latest Trane Series R
chiller is the perfect choice for tight
temperature control in almost any
application temperatures, and under
widely varying loads.

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 Contents

Introduction 2
Features and Benefits 4
Options 6
Display 8
Application Considerations 9
Selection Procedure 11
Model Nomenclature 13
General Data 15
Electrical Data and Connections 18
Dimensions and Weights 21
Mechanical Specifications 28
Conversion Table 30

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 Features and
Benefits

Application Versatility and High • Generic Building Automation System Simple, Economical Installation
Performance points are available for easy access to • Compact size makes the model RTHD
• Screw compressor technology and the operational information. well suited for the retrofit and
electronic expansion valve provide • Extensive information on professional replacement market.
reliable performance in an expanded design selection and layout is available • All units fit through standard double-
range of operating temperatures. in a simple, highly readable electronic width doors.
• Tight water temperature control format. • Bolt-together construction makes for
extends to operation of multiple chillers • Standard model RTHD configurations fast, easy unit disassembly.
in parallel or series configurations, are in stock and available for immediate • Small RTHD footprint saves valuable
offering further system design flexibility delivery, and Trane offers the fastest equipment room space and alleviates
for maximum efficiency. ship cycles in the industry for built-to- access concerns for most retrofit jobs.
• Advanced design enables chilled water order units. • Lightweight design simplifies rigging
temperature control to +/- 0.5°F (.28°C) • Industrial / Low Temperature Process requirements, further reducing
for flow changes up to 10 percent per Cooling – Excellent operating installation time requirements and
minute, plus handling of flow changes temperature range and precise control costs.
up to 30 percent per minute for comfort capabilities enable tight control with • Full factory refrigerant or nitrogen and
cooling. single chiller or series configuration. oil charges reduce required field labor,
• Two-minute stop-to-start and five- • Ice/Thermal Storage – Specifiers and materials, and installation cost.
minute start-to-start anti-recycle timer operators benefit from dual setpoint • Only evaporator and condenser water
allows tight chilled water temperature control and industry-leading piping is required; no starter water
control in constant or transient low- temperature, efficiency, and control cooling (with its associated safety
load applications. capabilities, plus outstanding support concerns) or field piping is necessary.
• LonMark communications capability through partnership with Calmac, a • Oil cooler and purge system
provides excellent, trouble-free strong Trane partner providing proven connections have been eliminated.
interoperability. installation examples, templates, and • Simple power connection simplifies
references that minimize design time overall installation.
and energy costs. • Standard unit-mounted starter for
• Heat Recovery – Maximum condenser Wye-Delta and Solid State eliminates
temperature exceeds those of previous additional jobsite installation
technologies, providing hot water and considerations and labor requirements.
tight control that minimizes operating • Trane has conducted extensive factory
costs for the chilled water plant and testing, and also offers options for in-
boiler/hot water heater, and consistent person and/or documented system
dehumidification. performance verification.
• CH530 controls easily interface with
Applications in this catalog specifically Tracer Summit™ building automation
excluded from the ARI certification systems through single twisted-pair
program are: wire.
• Low temperature applications,
including ice storage
• Glycol
• 50Hz units below 200 nominal tons

Pueblo
Business Unit

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 Features and
Benefits

State-of-the-Art, Precision Control • The Trane helical rotary compressor is

• Microprocessor-based CH530 controls a proven design resulting from years of
monitor and maintain optimal research and thousands of test hours,
operation of the chiller and its including extensive testing under
associated sensors, actuators, relays, extraordinarily severe operating
and switches, all of which are factory- conditions.
assembled and extensively tested. • Trane is the world’s largest
• Easy interface with computers hosting manufacturer of large helical rotary
Tracer Summit™ building automation/ compressors, with tens of thousands of
energy management systems allows commercial and industrial installations
the operator to efficiently optimize worldwide demonstrating a reliability
comfort system performance and rate of greater than 99 percent in the
minimize operating costs. first year of operation.
• PID (proportional integral derivative) Operating and Life Cycle
control strategy ensures stable, efficient Cost-Effectiveness
chilled water temperature control, • Electronic expansion valve enables
maintaining +/- 1°F (0.56°C) control by exceptionally tight temperature control
proactively reacting to instantaneous and extremely low superheat, resulting
load changes of up to 50 percent. in more efficient full-load and part-load
• Adaptive Control™ attempts to maintain operation than previously available.
chiller operation under adverse • Precise compressor rotor tip clearance
conditions, when many other chillers ensures optimal efficiency.
might simply shut down. • Condenser and evaporator tubes use
• Easy-to-use operator interface displays the latest heat transfer technology for
all operating and safety messages, with increased efficiency.
complete diagnostics information, on a • The RTHD includes standard electrical
highly readable panel with a scrolling demand limiting.
touch-screen display. • Chilled water reset based on return
• The RTHD features a complete range of water temperature is standard.
chiller safety controls. • High compressor lift capabilities and
• Over 120 diagnostic and operating tight chilled water temperature control
points are available, with standard allow highly efficient system design
displays including chiller current draw, with minimal operational concerns.
condenser pressure, and evaporator
pressure. Design capabilities include:
• variable primary flow;
Reliability and Ease of Maintenance • series chiller arrangements for
• Direct drive, low-speed compressor – a evaporator and/or condenser;
simple design with only three moving • low evaporator and condenser flow.
parts – provides maximum efficiency,
high reliability, and low maintenance
requirements.
• Electronic expansion valve, with fewer
moving parts than alternative valve
designs, offers highly reliable
operation.
• Suction gas-cooled motor stays
uniformly cool at lower temperatures
for longer motor life.

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 Options

Model RTHD Options Tracer Summit Communications Chilled Water Reset – Outdoor Air
Link to factory-installed, tested Temperature
Insulation communication board, via single Controls, sensors, and safeties allow
All low temperature surfaces are covered twisted-pair wiring, adds Tracer Summit reset of chilled water temperature, based
with factory installed 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) communications to the system. on temperature signal, during periods of
Armaflex II or equal (k=0.28) insulation, low outdoor air temperature (chilled
including the evaporator and water LonTalk LCI-C Interface
LonTalk (LCI-C) communications water reset based on return chilled water
boxes, suction line, and motor housing. temperature is standard).
3/8" foam insulation is used on the liquid capabilities are available, with
level sensor and gas pump assembly, communication link via single twisted- Condenser-Regulating Valve Control
including piping. pair wiring to factory-installed, tested Chiller applies a Proportional Integrative
communication board. Control (PID) algorithm to control water
Low-Temperature Evaporator regulating valve via 0-10Vdc signal.
Addition of an oil cooler to the oil circuit External Chilled Water Setpoint
enables evaporator operation down to External Chilled Water Setpoint is Percent of Full Run Load Amps Output
minimum leaving water temperature of communicated to a factory-installed, Control system indicates the active
10°F (-12.2°C). tested communication board through a chiller percent of full run load amps,
2-10Vdc or 4-20mA signal. based on a 0-10Vdc signal.
High-Temperature Condenser
Addition of an oil cooler to the oil circuit External Current Limiting Condenser Pressure Output
enables condenser operation up to External Current Limit Setpoint is Control system indicates chiller
maximum leaving water temperature of communicated to a factory-installed, differential pressure or condenser
114°F (45.6°C). tested communication board through a pressure, based on a 0-10Vdc signal.
2-10Vdc or 4-20mA signal. Refrigerant Monitor Input
Smooth-Bore Condenser Tubes
Smooth-bore copper or premium cupro- External Base Loading Control system indicates refrigerant
nickel condenser tubes, 3/4" (19.05 mm) External Base Loading is communicated monitor status of 0-100 or 0-1000 ppm
in diameter with .035" (0.889 mm) wall to a factory-installed and tested (user selectable), based on a 2-10Vdc /
thickness, are available for high fouling communication board through a 4-20 mA signal.
water applications. 2-10Vdc or 4-20mA signal. Solid State Starter
Refrigerant Isolation Valves Ice Making Control Solid State Starter is unit-mounted with
Factory-installed condenser inlet and Controls and safeties allow operation a NEMA 1 gasketed enclosure. To extend
outlet refrigerant valves allow isolation with brine temperatures down to 20°F starter life, contactors bypass current
of the full refrigerant charge in the (-6.7°C) , and dual setpoints enable both from the silicon control rectifiers (SCRs)
condenser while servicing the chiller. ice making and daytime comfort cooling. after startup.
Marine Water Boxes Programmable Relays Under/Over-Voltage Protection
Addition of marine water boxes for the Default-set, factory-installed, Unit receives protection against
condenser allows tube cleaning without programmable relays allow the operator variations in voltage (current lag and
water pipe interference. to select four relay outputs from a list of spike protection is standard).
eight. Available relays are: Alarm-
300 psig Evaporator and Condenser Latching, Alarm-Auto Reset, General
Water Boxes Alarm, Warning, Chiller Limit Mode,
Water boxes are designed for 300 psig Compressor Running, Head Pressure
maximum waterside working pressure, Relief Request, and Tracer Control.
and grooved pipe water connections are
provided for ease of installation.

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 Options

Main Power Disconnect More Options:

Options: 2-Way Condenser Water Regulating Valve
Non-fused Disconnect For water regulation, a field-installed,
A UL-approved non-fused molded case 2-way butterfly-type (lug-style) valve,
disconnect switch, factory pre-wired with with integral electrical operator and
terminal block power connections and factory-mounted valve actuator, is
equipped with a lockable external available. The single-phase, reversible
operator handle, is available to motor can be factory-wired for 115 VAC,
disconnect the chiller from main power. 60 Hz or 220 VAC, 50 Hz; the 2-way valve
is field-wired and controlled by the
Standard Interrupting Capacity Circuit chiller regulating valve control output;
Breaker valves are available in 6" and 8" (152.4
A UL-approved standard interrupting and 203.2 mm) sizes.
molded case capacity circuit breaker,
factory pre-wired with terminal block Nitrogen Charge
power connections and equipped with a Unit is shipped with a nitrogen holding
lockable external operator handle, is charge in lieu of refrigerant.
available to disconnect the chiller from Seal Kit for Reassembly
main power. Ideal for situations when the bolt-
High Interrupting Capacity Circuit together construction of the RTHD will
Breaker be separated for installation, this seal kit
A UL-approved high interrupting provides replacement gaskets and rings
molded case capacity circuit breaker, for reassembly.
factory pre-wired with terminal block Performance and Witness Tests
power connections and equipped with a ARI-certified RTHD Performance and
lockable external operator handle, is Witness Tests are available, based on
available to disconnect the chiller from requested operating points, to certify
main power. chiller performance before delivery.
Ground Fault Circuit Breaker
A UL-approved standard interrupting
molded case capacity circuit breaker
with ground fault interrupting capability,
factory pre-wired with terminal block
connections and equipped with a
lockable external operator handle, is
available to disconnect the chiller from
main power.

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 Display

LCD Touch-Screen Display • Fast, easy access to available chiller — Evaporator, condenser, and
data in tabbed format, including: compressor reports containing all
with Multi-Language Support — Modes of operation, including operational information on
The standard DynaView display normal cooling and icemaking individual components, including:
provided with the CH530 control panel — Water temperatures and setpoints - Water and air temperatures
features an LCD touch-screen, allowing — Loading and limiting status and - Refrigerant levels, temperatures,
access to all operational inputs and setpoints and approach
outputs. This display supports eleven — Average line current - Oil pressure
languages: English, Chinese, Dutch, — Outdoor air temperature - Flow switch status
French, German, Italian, Japanese, — Start/stop differential timers - EXV position
Korean, Portugese, Spanish and Thai. — Auto/Manual mode for EXV, slide - Head pressure control command
Additional Display Features Include: valve, and head pressure control - Compressor starts and run-time
• LCD touch-screen with LED — Pump status and override - Line phase percent RLA, amps, and
backlighting, for scrolling access to — Chilled water reset, start point, ratio, volts
input and output operating information and outdoor start point — Alarm and diagnostic information,
• Weather-proof enclosure for reliable — External setpoints, including: including:
operation in non-standard indoor - chilled water - Flashing alarms with touch-screen
environments - current limit button for immediate address of
• Spin value buttons to allow - ice building alarm condition
continuously variable setpoints when - base loading - Scrollable list of last ten active
applicable — Display specifics, including: diagnostics
• Radio and action buttons for easy, one- - date - Specific information on applicable
time actions and settings - format diagnostic from list of over one-
• Single-screen, folder/tab-style display - time hundred
of all available information on - display lockout - Automatic or manual resetting
individual components (evaporator, - display units diagnostic types
condenser, compressor, etc.) - language setting
• Automatic and immediate stop - Reports, listed on a single tabbed
capabilities for standard or immediate screen for easy access, including:
manual shutdown • ASHRAE, containing all guideline
• Manual override indication 3 report information
• Password entry/lockout system to • Evaporator
enable or disable display • Condenser
• Compressor

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 Application
Considerations

Condenser Water Temperatures power input required, but the ideal Some basic rules should be followed
Reduced sensitivity to condenser water temperature for optimizing total system whenever using these system design
startup temperatures is one major power consumption will depend on the and operational savings methods with
enhancement in the newest-generation overall system dynamics. From a system the RTHD. The proper location of the
water-cooled Series R chiller. With the perspective, some improvements in chilled water temperature control sensor
model RTHD chiller, a condenser water chiller efficiency may be offset by the is in the supply (outlet) water. This
control method is necessary only if the increased tower fan and pumping costs location allows the building to act as a
unit starts with entering water required to achieve the lower tower buffer, and it assures a slowly changing
temperatures below 55°F (12.8°C), or temperatures. Contact your local Trane return water temperature. If there is
between 45°F (7.2°C) and 55°F (12.8°C), systems solution provider for more insufficient water volume in the system
when a temperature increase of 1°F information on optimizing system to provide an adequate buffer,
(0.56°C) per minute to 55°F (12.8°) is not performance. temperature control can be lost,
possible. The minimum acceptable refrigerant resulting in erratic system operation and
When the application requires startup pressure differential between condenser excessive compressor cycling. To ensure
temperatures below the prescribed and evaporator is 23 psid. The chiller consistent operation and tight
minimums, a variety of options are control system will attempt to obtain and temperature control, the chilled water
available. To control a 2-way or 3-way maintain this differential at startup, but loop should be at least two minutes. If
valve, Trane offers a Condenser for continuous operation a design this recommendation cannot be
Regulating Valve Control option for the should maintain a 25°F (13.9°C) followed, and tight leaving water
CH530 controls. This option enables the differential from evaporator leaving temperature control is necessary, a
CH530 controls to send a signal for water temperature to condenser leaving storage tank or larger header pipe
opening and closing the valve as water temperature. should be installed to increase the
necessary to maintain chiller differential volume of water in the system.
Variable Evaporator Flow and Short
pressure. The 2-way valves are available Evaporator Water Loops For variable primary flow applications,
as a ship-with option. Tower bypass is Variable evaporator flow is an energy- the rate of chilled water flow change
also a valid control method if the chiller saving design strategy which has quickly should not exceed 10 percent of design
temperature requirements can be gained acceptance as advances in chiller per minute to maintain +/-0.5°F (0.28°C)
maintained. and controls technology have made it leaving evaporator temperature control.
Trane Series R chillers start and operate possible. With its linear unloading For applications in which system energy
successfully and reliably over a range of compressor design and advanced CH530 savings is most important and tight
load conditions with controlled entering controls, the RTHD has excellent temperature control is classified as
condenser water temperature. Reducing capability to maintain leaving water +/-2°F (1.1°C), up to 30 percent changes
the condenser water temperature is an temperature control within +/-0.5°F in flow per minute are possible. Flow
effective method of lowering chiller (0.28°C) , even for systems with variable rates should be maintained between the
evaporator flow and small chilled water minimum and maximum allowed for
volumes. any particular chiller configuration.

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 Application
Considerations

Series Chiller Arrangements Like series arrangements on the Water Pumps

Another energy-saving strategy is to evaporator, series arrangements on the Where noise limitation and vibration-free
design the system around chillers condenser may enable savings. This operation are important, Trane strongly
arranged in series, on the evaporator, approach may allow reductions in pump encourages the use of 1750-rpm (60 Hz),
condenser, or both. The actual savings and tower installation and operating 1450-rpm (50 Hz) pumps. Specifying or
possible with such strategies depends costs. Maximizing system efficiency using 3600-rpm (60 Hz), 3000-rpm (50 Hz)
on the application dynamics and should requires that the designer balance condenser water and chilled water
be researched by consulting your Trane performance considerations for all pumps must be avoided, because such
Systems Solutions Representative and system components; the best approach pumps may operate with objectionable
applying the Trane System Analyzer may or may not involve multiple chillers, levels of noise and vibration. In addition,
program. It is possible to operate a pair or series arrangement of the evaporators a low frequency beat may occur due to
of chillers more efficiently in a series and/or condensers. This ideal balance of the slight difference in operating rpm
chiller arrangement than in a parallel design integrity with installation and between 3600-rpm (60 Hz), 3000-rpm
arrangement. It is also possible to operating cost considerations can also (50 Hz) water pumps and Series R chiller
achieve higher entering-to-leaving chiller be obtained by consulting a Trane motors. Important Note: The chilled
differentials, which may, in turn, provide representative and applying the Trane water pump must not be used to stop
the opportunity for lower chilled water System Analyzer program. the chiller.
design temperature, lower design flow, Water Treatment Acoustic Considerations
and resulting installation and operational The use of untreated or improperly For chiller sound ratings, installation tips,
cost savings. The Trane screw treated water in chillers may result in and considerations on chiller location,
compressor also has excellent scaling, erosion, corrosion, and algae or pipe isolation, etc., refer to the Trane
capabilities for “lift,” which affords an slime buildup. It is recommended that Water-Cooled Series R Chillers Sound
opportunity for savings on the the services of a qualified water Ratings and Installation Guide. Using the
evaporator and condenser water loops. treatment specialist be engaged to information provided in this bulletin,
determine what treatment, if any, is contact a certified sound consultant to
advisable. Trane assumes no aid in proper mechanical room design
responsibility for the results of using and treatment.
untreated or improperly treated water.

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 Selection
Procedure

Trane Series R chiller performance is Unit Performance with Fluid Media Dimensional Drawings
rated in accordance with the ARI Other Than Water Dimensional drawings provided for
Standard 550/590-1998 Certification Series R chillers can be provided with a selection purposes illustrate overall
Program. Chiller selection assistance and wide variety of fluid media other than measurements of the unit. The
performance information can be water, including ethylene glycol and recommended service clearances are
obtained by using the Series R chiller propylene glycol— in the evaporator, those required to easily service the
selection program, available through condenser or both. Chillers using media Series R chiller.
local Trane sales offices. other than water are excluded from the All catalog dimensional drawings are
Performance ARI 550/590-98 Certification Program, subject to change, and current submittal
The computerized Series R chiller but are rated in accordance with ARI drawings should be referenced for more
selection program provides performance Standard 550/590-98. Trane factory detailed dimensional information.
data for each possible chiller selection at performance tests are only performed Dimensional drawings are also available
both full-load and part-load design with water as the cooling and heat- from the selection program. Contact the
points, as required. rejection media. When considering local Trane sales office for submittal
selection of media other than water, information.
It should be noted that changing the contact the local Trane sales office for
number of water passes or the water chiller selections and factory Electrical Data Tables
flow rates will generally alter the performance testing information. Compressor motor electrical data is
performance of a particular chiller. To provided in the data section for each
attain maximum benefit from the wide Fluid media other than water lowers the compressor size. Rated load amperes
range of chiller models and options heat transfer coefficient, and therefore (RLA), locked rotor wye amperes (LRA)
available, designers are encouraged to reduces chiller performance. In general, and expected inrush for the Wye-delta
first develop performance specifications it is good practice to hold the percent and Solid State Starter configurations
and then use the chiller selection glycol added to within the minimum are shown.
program to optimize all selections. This allowed by the Trane selection program,
based on either (a) unit operating Although the terms “LRA” and
will help ensure selection of the “expected inrush” are often used
compressor-evaporator-condenser temperatures, or (b) the operating
temperatures the evaporator or interchangeably, the distinction applied
combination that most closely meets the here is that LRA is the rated inrush for
job requirements. To optimize system condenser water will experience under
its full range of conditions. Adding more the motor, but expected inrush is that
performance, all selections should also allowed by the starter, based on the
be balanced with other system glycol than required for the specific
application is equivalent to selecting a specific configuration.
components.
less efficient chiller. Lower-viscosity Selecting starters in the Wye-delta or
Fouling Factors glycols such as ethylene will have less Solid State configuration lowers
ARI Standard 550 includes a definition of adverse impact on chiller performance expected inrush vs. the Delta (or “across-
clean tube fouling. The recommended than higher-viscosity glycols such as the-line”) configuration. A Solid State
standard fouling adjustments are 0.0001 propylene. Starter configuration lowers the
hr-sq ft-deg F/Btu (0.044 sq m-deg C/kW) expected inrush by approximately 50
for the evaporator and 0.00025 hr-sq ft percent, while Wye-Delta lowers it by
deg F/Btu (0.0176 sq m-deg C/kW) for the approximately 66 percent.
condenser, from an increment of 0.0000
“clean.” Chiller specifications should be
developed using the most current
standard fouling factors.

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 Selection
Procedure

The RLA is based on the motor’s System Considerations

performance when reaching full rated Part-load chiller operation is frequently
horsepower. The kW rating of the motor associated with reduced condenser
will equal or exceed the kW requirement water temperatures. However, rather
indicated by the Series R computer than focusing only on the chiller, it is
selection program at design conditions. important to balance these temperatures
If motor kW draw at design conditions is to achieve the most efficient system
less than the kW rating of the motor, the operation possible. At part-load
RLA at design conditions is determined operation, the heat rejected to the
by multiplying the motor RLA (at the cooling tower is less than at full-load
desired voltage) by this ratio: design kW/ operation.
motor kW rating. This calculation is Part-load chiller operation is also
performed within the Series R chiller typically associated with reduced outside
computer selection program, making wet bulb temperatures, resulting in
RLA available as part of the design improved cooling tower performance.
predictions. Predicted values include The net result of reduced heat rejection
power factor variation from point to and lower wet bulb temperatures can be
point. cooler condenser water entering the
A voltage utilization range is tabulated chiller, ultimately improving unit
for each voltage listed. Series R chillers performance. However, this does not
are designed to operate satisfactorily improve pump or tower efficiency. To
over a utilization range of ±10 percent of achieve the most efficient system
the standard design voltages: (a) 200 V, operation possible, it is best to minimize
230 V, 380 V, 460 V, and 575 V for 60 the total power draw of the chiller, tower,
Hertz, 3-phase, and (b) 380 V, 400 V, and pumps, which may not mean
415 V for 50 Hertz, 3-phase. limiting the condenser water
Evaporator and Condenser Pressure temperature to what the tower can
Drop provide. To determine specific unit and
Pressure drop data is determined by the system part-load performance for chiller
Series R chiller computer selection selection purposes, use the Series R
program available through local Trane chiller computer selection program or
sales offices. contact the local Trane sales office.

Part Load Performance

Actual air-conditioning system loads are
frequently less than full-load design
conditions. Depending on the number of
chillers on the job and the load profile,
chillers may operate at full load a small
percentage of the time. With their
excellent part-load performance
characteristics and highly energy-
efficient operation, Series R chillers can
provide significant operating savings at
these part-load conditions.

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 Model
Nomenclature

RTH D U D 2 F 0 A0 U A G 3 A 4 L A L G 3 F 2 L A L
1,2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10,11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Digits 01, 02, 03 – Series R™ Digit 09 – Specials Digit 18 – Evaporator Water Connection
RTH = Series R X = No specials L = Left Hand Evaporator Connection
C = All specials denoted by digits elsewhere R = Right Hand Evaporator Connection
Digit 04 – Dev Sequence S = Uncategorized special not denoted by
D = 4th Major Development other digits Digit 19 – Evaporator Connection Type
A = Standard Grooved Pipe
Digit 05 – Design Control Digits 10, 11 – Design Sequence
U = WCBU ** = First Design, etc. increment when parts Digit 20 – Evaporator Waterside Pressure
are affected for service purposes L = 150 psi
Digit 06 – Compressor Frame H = 300 psi
B = B Compressor Digit 12 – Agency Listing
C = C Compressor X = No agency listing Digit 21 – Condenser
D = D Compressor U = C/UL B = B Frame
E = E Compressor D = D Frame
Digit 13 – Pressure Vessel Code E = E Frame
Digit 07 – Compressor Capacity A = ASME F = F Frame
1 = Smaller Capacity for Frame L = Chinese Pressure Vessel Code G = G Frame
2 = Larger Capacity for Frame
3 = 50Hz Capacity Digit 14 – Evaporator Frame Digit 22 – Condenser Capacity
B = B Frame 1 = Tube count #1
Digit 08 – Unit Power Supply C = C Frame 2 = Tube count #2
A = 200V/60Hz/3Ph power D = D Frame 3 = Tube count #3
C = 230V/60Hz/3Ph power E = E Frame 4 = Tube count #4
D = 380V/60Hz/3Ph power F = F Frame 5 = Tube count #5
R = 380V/50Hz/3Ph power G = G Frame
T = 400V/50Hz/3Ph power Digit 23 – Condenser Tube Type
U = 415V/50Hz/3Ph power Digit 15 – Evaporator Capacity A = Enhanced Fin Copper
F = 460V/60Hz/3Ph power 1 = Tube count #1 B = Smooth Bore Copper
H = 575V/60Hz/3Ph power 2 = Tube count #2 C = Smooth Bore 90/10 CU/NI
3 = Tube count #3
4 = Tube count #4 Digit 24 – Condenser Passes
5 = Tube count #5 2 = 2 Pass
6 = Tube count #6
Digit 25 – Condenser Water Connection
Digit 16 – Evaporator Tube Type L = Left Hand Connection
A = Enhanced Fin Copper R = Right Hand Connection

Digit 17 – Evaporator Water Pass Digit 26 – Condenser Connection Type

Configuration A = Standard Grooved Pipe
2 = 2 pass C = Marine
3 = 3 pass
4 = 4 pass Digit 27 – Condenser Waterside Pressure
L = 150 psi
H = 300 psi

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 Model
Nomenclature

A V X Q X E X A A B D Y 444 D A X A 4 X X X R X V X
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40,41,42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

Digit 28 – Condenser Leaving Water Digit 37 – Flow Switch Digit 47 – Digital Communication Interface
Temperature X = No Flow Switch X = None
A = Standard A = Evaporator (NEMA 1) 4 = Tracer Interface
B = Evaporator and Condenser (NEMA 1) 5 = LCI-C (LonTalk)
Digit 29 – Refrigerant Specialties C = Evaporator (Vapor Proof)
X = No Refrigerant Isolation Valves D = Evaporator and Condenser (Vapor Proof) Digit 48 – External Chilled Water and Current
V = With Refrigerant Isolation Valves Limit Setpoint
Digit 38 – Factory Test X = None
Digit 30 – Oil Cooler X = Standard Test 4 = 4-20mA input
X = Without Oil Cooler C = Witness Test 2 = 2-10Vdc
C = With Oil Cooler D = Performance Test
Digit 49 – External Base Loading
Digit 31 – Thermal Insulation Digit 39 – Starter Type X = None
X = No Insulation Y = Wye Delta Closed Transition Starter 4 = 4-20mA input
Q = Factory Installed Insulation A = Solid State Starter 2 = 2-10Vdc input

Digit 32 – Acoustic Insulation Digits 40, 41, 42 – Design RLA (for starter) Digit 50 – Icemaking
X = No Insulation *** = Selection Assigned X = None
A = Standard Insulation A = Icemaking with Relay
Digit 43 – Power Line Connection Type B = Icemaking without Relay
Digit 33 – Control, Label, and Literature A = Terminal Blocks
Language B = Mechanical Disconnect Switch Digit 51 – Programmable Relays
E = English D = Circuit Breaker X = None
F = High Interrupt Circuit Breaker R = With
Digit 34 – Safety Devices H = Ground Fault Circuit Breaker
X = Standard J = Ground Fault High Interrupt Circuit Digit 52 – Chilled Water Reset
Breaker X = Chilled Water Reset – Return Water
Digit 35 – Factory Charge T = Chilled Water Reset – Outdoor Air
A = Factory Refrigerant Charge (134a) Digit 44 – Enclosure Type Temperature
B = Factory Nitrogen Charge A = NEMA 1
Digit 53 – Control Outputs
Digit 36 – Shipping Package Digit 45 – Under/Over Voltage Protection X = None
A = Domestic - No Skid (standard) X = None V = Condenser Regulating Valve Control &
B = Domestic - Shrink Wrap U = With Under/Over Voltage Protection Percent RLA
C = Domestic - Skid P = Condenser Pressure (% HPC) & Percent
D = Domestic - Skid + Shrink Wrap Digit 46 – Operator Interface Language RLA
H = China - No Skid (standard) A = Dyna-View/English D = Chiller Differential Pressure & Percent
K = China - Skid B = Dyna-View/French RLA
L = China - Shrink Wrap C = Dyna-View/Italian
M = China - Skid + Shrink Wrap D = Dyna-View/Spanish Digit 54 – Refrigerant Monitor Input
J = Special E = Dyna-View/German X = None
F = Dyna-View/Dutch A = 100 ppm / 4-20mA
G = Dyna-View/Traditional Chinese B = 1000 ppm / 4-20mA
H = Dyna-View/Simple Chinese C = 100 ppm / 2-10Vdc
J = Dyna-View/Japanese D = 1000 ppm / 2-10Vdc
K = Dyna-View/Portuguese
L = Dyna-View/Korean
M = Dyna-View/Thai

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Nominal Data
Nominal Compressor B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 E3
Tonnage (60 Hz) 175-200 200-225 225-275 275-325 325-400 375-450 N/A N/A
Tonnage (50 Hz) 125-150 150-175 175-225 225-275 275-325 300-350 325-375 375-450
Notes:
1. Chiller selections can be optimized through the use of the ARI-Certified Series R selection program and by contacting your
local Trane sales office.
General Data
Evaporator Condenser Refrigerant
Compressor Evaporator Condenser Water Storage Water Storage Refrigerant Charge
Code Code Code Gallons Liters Gallons Liters Type lb kg
B1 B1 B1 41 155 28 106 HFC-134a 410 186
B1 C1 D1 55 208 31 117 HFC-134a 490 222
B2 B2 B2 45 170 29 110 HFC-134a 410 186
B2 C2 D2 58 220 34 129 HFC-134a 490 222
C1 D6 E5 45 170 29 110 HFC-134a 490 222
C1 D5 E4 52 197 32 121 HFC-134a 490 222
C1 E1 F1 82 310 60 226 HFC-134a 525 238
C2 D4 E4 52 197 32 121 HFC-134a 490 222
C2 D3 E3 78 295 47 178 HFC-134a 490 222
C2 F2 F3 107 405 61 231 HFC-134a 625 284
D1 D1 E1 69 261 44 166 HFC-134a 475 216
D1 F1 F2 102 386 57 216 HFC-134a 625 284
D1 G2 G2 144 545 91 344 HFC-134a 700 318
D2/D3 D2 E2 74 280 47 178 HFC-134a 475 216
D2/D3 F2 F3 107 405 61 231 HFC-134a 625 284
D2/D3 G3 G3 159 602 97 367 HFC-134a 700 318
E3 D2 E2 74 280 47 178 HFC-134a 475 216
E3 F2 F3 107 405 61 231 HFC-134a 625 284
E3 G3 G3 159 602 97 367 HFC-134a 700 318

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Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (Gallons/Minute )

Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass
Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.)
B1 253 1104 8 168 736 6 —- —- —-
B2 288 1266 8 192 844 6 —- —- —-
C1 320 1412 8 213 941 6 —- —- —-
C2 347 1531 8 232 1022 6 —- —- —-
D1 415 1812 8 275 1206 8 —- —- —-
D2 450 1980 8 300 1320 8 —- —- —-
D3 486 2131 8 324 1417 8 —- —- —-
D4 351 1542 8 234 1028 8 —- —- —-
D5 351 1542 8 234 1028 8 —- —- —-
D6 293 1287 8 196 860 8 —- —- —-
E1 450 1980 8 300 1320 8 —- —- —-
F1 563 2478 10 376 1655 8 —- —- —-
F2 604 2667 10 404 1780 8 —- —- —-
G1 —- —- —- 505 2218 10 379 1666 8
G2 —- —- —- 550 2413 10 411 1807 8
G3 —- —- —- 622 2732 10 466 2050 8
Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on water only.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe.

Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (Liters/Second)

Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass
Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (mm) Min Max Conn Size (mm) Min Max Conn Size (mm)
B1 16 70 200 11 46 150 —- —- —-
B2 18 80 200 12 53 150 —- —- —-
C1 20 89 200 13 59 150 —- —- —-
C2 22 97 200 15 65 150 —- —- —-
D1 26 114 200 17 76 200 —- —- —-
D2 28 125 200 19 83 200 —- —- —-
D3 31 134 200 20 89 200 —- —- —-
D4 22 97 200 15 65 200 —- —- —-
D5 22 97 200 15 65 200 —- —- —-
D6 18 81 200 12 54 200 —- —- —-
E1 28 125 200 19 83 200 —- —- —-
F1 36 156 250 24 104 200 —- —- —-
F2 38 168 250 25 112 200 —- —- —-
G1 —- —- —- 32 140 250 24 105 200
G2 —- —- —- 35 152 250 26 114 200
G3 —- —- —- 39 172 250 29 129 200
Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on water only.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe.

Minimum/Maximum Condenser Flow Rates Minimum/Maximum Condenser Flow Rates

(Gallons/Minute) (Liters/Second)
Two Pass Two Pass
Condenser Nominal Condenser Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Code Min Max Conn Size (mm)
B1 193 850 6 B1 12 54 150
B2 212 935 6 B2 13 59 150
D1 193 850 6 D1 12 54 150
D2 212 935 6 D2 13 59 150
E1 291 1280 8 E1 18 81 200
E2 316 1390 8 E2 20 88 200
E3 325 1420 8 E3 21 90 200
E4 245 1080 8 E4 15 68 200
E5 206 910 8 E5 13 57 200
F1 375 1650 8 F1 24 104 200
F2 355 1560 8 F2 22 98 200
F3 385 1700 8 F3 24 107 200
G1 444 1960 8 G1 28 124 200
G2 535 2360 8 G2 34 149 200
G3 589 2600 8 G3 37 164 200
Notes: Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on water only. 1. Minimum flow rates are based on water only.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe. 2. All water connections are grooved pipe.

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Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (GPM)

Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass
Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.)
B1 303 1104 8 200 736 6 —- —- —-
B2 346 1266 8 233 844 6 —- —- —-
C1 346 1412 8 254 941 6 —- —- —-
C2 375 1531 8 276 1022 6 —- —- —-
D1 498 1812 8 330 1206 8 —- —- —-
D2 541 1980 8 357 1320 8 —- —- —-
D3 584 2131 8 389 1417 8 —- —- —-
D4 422 1542 8 281 1028 8 —- —- —-
D5 422 1542 8 281 1028 8 —- —- —-
D6 352 1287 8 233 860 8 —- —- —-
E1 487 1980 8 357 1320 8 —- —- —-
F1 676 2478 10 454 1655 8 —- —- —-
F2 725 2667 10 487 1780 8 —- —- —-
G1 —- —- —- 606 2218 10 454 1666 8
G2 —- —- —- 660 2413 10 492 1807 8
G3 —- —- —- 747 2732 10 557 2050 8
Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on brine solution.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe.
Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (Liters/Second)
Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass
Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (mm) Min Max Conn Size (mm) Min Max Conn Size (mm)
B1 19 70 200 13 46 150 —- —- —-
B2 22 80 200 15 53 150 —- —- —-
C1 22 89 200 16 59 150 —- —- —-
C2 23 97 200 17 65 150 —- —- —-
D1 31 114 200 21 76 200 —- —- —-
D2 34 125 200 23 83 200 —- —- —-
D3 37 134 200 25 89 200 —- —- —-
D4 27 97 200 18 65 200 —- —- —-
D5 27 97 200 18 65 200 —- —- —-
D6 22 81 200 15 54 200 —- —- —-
E1 28 125 200 23 83 200 —- —- —-
F1 43 156 250 29 104 200 —- —- —-
F2 46 168 250 31 112 200 —- —- —-
G1 —- —- —- 38 140 250 29 105 200
G2 —- —- —- 42 152 250 31 114 200
G3 —- —- —- 47 172 250 35 129 200
Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on brine solution.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe.

Minimum/Maximum Condenser Flow Rates Minimum/Maximum Condenser Flow Rates

(GPM) (Liters/Second)
Two Pass Two Pass
Condenser Nominal Condenser Nominal
Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Code Min Max Conn Size (mm)
B1 230 850 6 B1 15 54 150
B2 255 935 6 B2 16 59 150
D1 230 850 6 D1 15 54 150
D2 255 935 6 D2 16 59 150
E1 350 1280 8 E1 22 81 200
E2 380 1390 8 E2 24 88 200
E3 390 1420 8 E3 25 90 200
E4 295 1080 8 E4 19 68 200
E5 250 910 8 E5 16 57 200
F1 450 1650 8 F1 28 104 200
F2 430 1560 8 F2 27 98 200
F3 460 1700 8 F3 29 107 200
G1 530 1960 8 G1 33 124 200
G2 650 2360 8 G2 41 149 200
G3 710 2600 8 G3 45 164 200
Notes: Notes:
1. Minimum flow rates are based on brine solution. 1. Minimum flow rates are based on brine solution.
2. All water connections are grooved pipe. 2. All water connections are grooved pipe.

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 Electrical Data
and Connections

Compressor Motor Electrical Data (60 Hertz)

Nominal Voltage 200 230 380 460 575
Compressor Voltage 180/ 208/ 342/ 414/ 516/
Code Utilization Range 220 254 418 506 633
Max kW 174 174 174 174 174
B1, B2 RLA @ Max kW 557 484 291 241 193
LRAY 970 818 488 400 329
LRAD 3103 2617 1561 1280 1053
Max kW 249 249 249 249 249
C1, C2 RLA @ Max kW 812 698 421 349 279
LRAY 1173 936 558 469 375
LRAD 3634 2901 1727 1453 1162
Max kW 329 329 329 329 329
D1, D2 RLA @ Max kW 888 888 549 455 367
LRAY 1690 1532 850 730 612
LRAD 5477 4966 2755 2366 1984
Notes:
1. See Selection Procedure Section for details.
2. The RLA @ Max kW is based on the performance of the motor developing full rated horsepower.
3. Electrical component sizing should be based on actual jobsite operating conditions. This factor can be obtained through the
use of the Series R chiller selection program available through local Trane sales offices.

Compressor Motor Electrical Data (50 Hertz)

Nominal Voltage 380 400 415
Compressor Voltage 342/ 360/ 374/
Code Utilization Range 418 440 457
Max kW 139 145 148
B1, B2 RLA @ Max kW 233 233 233
LRAY 391 412 428
LRAD 1229 1296 1348
Max kW 201 209 213
C1, C2 RLA @ Max kW 349 349 349
LRAY 456 480 498
LRAD 1414 1488 1544
Max kW 271 280 284
D1, D2, D3 RLA @ Max kW 455 455 455
LRAY 711 748 776
LRAD 2303 2424 2515
Max kW 288 301 306
E3 RLA @ Max kW 488 488 488
LRAY 711 748 776
LRAD 2303 2424 2515
Notes:
1. See Selection Procedure Section for details.
2. The RLA @ Max kW is based on the performance of the motor developing full rated horsepower.
3. Electrical component sizing should be based on actual jobsite operating conditions. This factor can be obtained through the
use of the Series R chiller selection program available through local Trane sales offices.

Electrical Connections
Starter Panel Selection Lug Size
Connection RLA L1-L3 (Each Phase)
Terminals Only 000-760 (2) #4-500 MCM
761-888 (4) 4/0-500 MCM
Main Circuit 000-185 (1) #4-350 MCM
Breaker or 186-296 (2) 2/0-250 MCM
Non-Fused 297-444 (2) 3/0-350 MCM
Disconnect Switch 445-592 (2) #1-500 MCM
593-888 (4) 4/0-500 MCM
Note:
1. Lug sizes are independent of starter type.

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Weights

Shipping and Operating Weights

Compressor Evaporator Condenser Operating Weight Shipping Weight
Code Code Code (lbs) (kg) (lbs) (kg)
B1 B1 B1 9867 4,476 9292 4,215
B1 C1 D1 10554 4,787 9837 4,462
B2 B2 B2 10019 4,545 9402 4,265
B2 C2 D2 10653 4,832 9953 4,515
C1 D6 E5 13397 6,077 12780 5,797
C1 D5 E4 13673 6,202 12973 5,884
C1 E1 F1 15818 7,175 14718 6,676
C2 D4 E4 13672 6,201 12972 5,884
C2 D3 E3 15044 6,824 14002 6,351
C2 F2 F3 17560 7,965 16168 7,334
D1 D1 E1 15385 6,978 14443 6,551
D1 F1 F2 17537 7,955 16187 7,342
D1 G2 G2 21065 9,555 19107 8,667
D2, D3 D2 E2 15570 7,062 14562 6,605
D2, D3 F2 F3 18220 8,264 16820 7,629
D2, D3 G3 G3 21641 9,816 19508 8,849
E3 D2 E2 15728 7,134 14720 6,677
E3 F2 F3 18356 8,326 16956 7,691
E3 G3 G3 21786 9,882 19653 8,914
Notes:
1. All weights +- 3%.
2. Shipping weights include standard 150 psig water boxes, refrigerant charge, and oil charge.
3. Operating weights include refrigerant, oil, and water charges.

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Weights

BBB Configuration
Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 108" (2743 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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BCD Configuration
Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 126" (3200 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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Weights

CDE, DDE, EDE Configuration

Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 108" (2743 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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CEF Configuration
Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 126" (3200 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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Weights

CFF, DFF, EFF Configuration

Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 126" (3200 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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DGG, EGG Configuration

Recommended Clearances
Front 36" (914 mm)
Back 36" (914 mm)
Either End 36" (914 mm)
Other End* 126" (3200 mm)
Top 36" (914 mm)
* Clearance for tube removal
Note:
1. Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap / 2 Pass
Cond and LH/LH water connections. Refer to
submittals for exact configuration.
2. Refer to the Nominal Capacity Data table in the
General Data section for capacity ranges of each
compressor.

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 Mechanical
Specifications

General All water pass arrangements are • high compressor discharge

Exposed metal surfaces are painted with available with grooved connections (150 temperature
air-dry beige, direct-to-metal, single- or 300 psig waterside). All connections • lost communication between modules
component paint. Each unit ships with may be either right- or left-handed. • electrical distribution faults: phase loss,
full operating charges of refrigerant and Waterside shall be hydrostatically tested phase imbalance, or phase reversal
oil. Molded neoprene isolation pads are at 1.5X design working pressure. • external and local emergency stop
supplied for placement under all support Refrigerant Circuit • starter transition failure
points. Startup and operator instruction An electronically controlled expansion The panel also includes machine
by factory-trained service personnel are valve is provided to maintain proper protection shutdown with automatic
included. refrigerant flow. reset for the following correctable
Compressor and Motor Unit Controls (CH530) conditions:
The unit is equipped with a semi- The microprocessor-based control panel • momentary power loss
hermetic, direct-drive, 3600-rpm (3000 is factory-installed and factory-tested. • under/over voltage
rpm @ 50 Hz) rotary compressor that The control system is powered by a • loss of evaporator or condenser water
includes a capacity control slide valve, oil control power transformer, and will load flow
sump heater, and differential pressure and unload the chiller through When a fault is detected, the control
refrigerant oil flow system. Four adjustment of the compressor slide system conducts more than 100
pressure-lubricated, rolling-element valve. Microprocessor-based chilled diagnostic checks and displays results.
bearing groups support the rotating water reset based on return water is The display will identify the fault,
assembly. standard. indicate date, time, and operating mode
The motor is a suction gas-cooled, The CH530 microprocessor at time of occurrence, and provide type
hermetically sealed, two-pole, squirrel automatically acts to prevent unit of reset required and a help message.
cage induction-type. shutdown due to abnormal operating The diagnostic history will display the
Evaporator and Condenser conditions associated with low last ten diagnostics with their times and
Shells are carbon steel plate. The evaporator refrigerant temperature, high dates of occurrence.
evaporator and condenser are designed, condensing temperature, and/or motor Clear Language Display Panel
tested, and stamped in accordance with current overload. If an abnormal Factory-mounted to the control panel
ASME Code for refrigerant-side/ operating condition continues and the door, the operator interface has an LCD
working-side pressure of 200 psig. protective limit is reached, the machine touch-screen display for operator input
All tube sheets are made of carbon steel; should shut down. and information output. This interface
tubes are mechanically expanded into The panel includes machine protection provides access to the following
tube sheets and mechanically fastened shutdown requiring manual reset for the information: evaporator report,
to tube supports. Evaporator tubes are following conditions: condenser report, compressor report,
1.0-inch (25.4 mm) diameter and • low evaporator refrigerant temperature ASHRAE Guideline 3 report, operator
condenser tubes are 0.75-inch and pressure settings, service settings, service tests,
(19.05 mm) diameter. Both types can be • high condenser refrigerant pressure and diagnostics. All diagnostics and
individually replaced. Standard tubes are • low oil flow messages are displayed in “clear
externally finned, internally enhanced • critical sensor or detection circuit faults language.”
seamless copper with lands at all tube • motor current overload
sheets.

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Data contained in available reports Unit-Mounted Starter

includes: The unit is supplied with a NEMA 1 type
• Water and air temperatures enclosure with top power-wiring access
• Refrigerant levels and temperatures and three-phase, solid state overload
• Oil pressure protection. The starter is available in a
• Flow switch status Wye-Delta configuration, factory-
• EXV position mounted and fully pre-wired to the
• Head pressure control command compressor motor and control panel. A
• Compressor starts and run-time factory-installed, factory-wired 600VA
• Line phase percent RLA, amps, and control power transformer provides all
volts unit control power (120 VAC secondary)
All necessary settings and setpoints are and CH530 module power (24 VAC
programmed into the microprocessor- secondary). Optional starter features
based controller via the operator include circuit breakers, ground fault
interface. The controller is capable of circuit breakers, and mechanical, non-
receiving signals contemporaneously fused disconnects.
from a variety of control sources, in any
combination, and priority order of
control sources can be programmed.
The control source with priority
determines active setpoints via the
signal it sends to the control panel.
Control sources may be:
• the local operator interface (standard)
• a 4-20 mA or 2-10 VDC signal from an
external source (interface optional;
control source not supplied)
• Trane Tracer Summit™ system
(interface optional)
• Generic BAS (optional points; control
source not supplied)
• LonTalk LCI-C (interface optional;
control source not supplied)

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