Samurai range

Screw Type Water Chillers

Cooling Only & Heat Pump Versions

CHILLERS

Models
Air cooled cooling only
40-400HP (112-1030kW)
Air to Water heat pump
40-240HP (106-585kW)
Water cooled cooling only
40-240HP (134-696kW)
Water cooled cooling only
40-120HP (120-360kW)
Contents

Company profile 04

Product range overview 06

Features and benefits 08

Technical specification 12

Technical description 20

Options and accessories 22

Quality process and maintenance 25

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 Company profile
Air Conditioning from HITACHI Specifiers and users alike can always A wide range of units coupled with a
can justifiably be described as the be assured that performance and costs choice of advanced control systems mean
are not the only parameters by which HITACHI can provide solutions to meet
art of exploiting the latest ideas HITACHI products can be judged. every possible air conditioning application
and developments in technology or specification. Authorised Distributors
To achieve success with such
to create a range of innovative objectives on a global scale requires
all over the world contribute their own
products which provide more specialised technical support and practical
not only enormous resources but also
assistance to provide individual system
comfortable and more productive a commitment to the future. As one of
designs, commissioning and after sales
environments in which people can the largest companies in the world, with
service. HITACHI Authorised Distributors
over 347,424 employees, HITACHI is well
happily live and work. It is also an are committed to providing unrivalled
positioned to undertake this commitment Medium 3D instrument for the
art executed with a responsible support from a combination of experienced
with the confidence that comes from screw compressor rotors.
engineers, local product and spare parts
concern for protecting the successfully responding to the changing
stock, supported in turn by on-going
environment. Ecological thinking needs of people for over 90 years.
technical support from HITACHI.
begins at the very first stages of In 1992 HITACHI invested in a new HITACHI Air Conditioning Products Europe HAPE Works, Spain.
HITACHI - in Japanese the name means
purpose built, state of the art factory From the initial product concept at
new product design and sunrise - is at the forefront of research
(HAPE) in Barcelona, Spain. The site HITACHI’s research and development
continues throughout production, and development turning new ideas and
of the factory was carefully chosen to facility in Japan, product development
innovations into new products. Of its
installation procedures, accomodate further building on its is dedicated to providing the products
$80.9 billion sales worldwide, close to
equipment and operation. 40,000 square metre site. The creation the customer requires. Product design
4.3% was invested in research and
of a European manufacturing facility and development is continuous with
development programs. This vast
and customer training centre helps to priority being given to the use of new,
amount of money has given HITACHI
reduce production costs, speed up ecologically friendly refrigerants. To satisfy
the opportunity to conceive many
delivery times and enables full support your cooling and heating requirements
“world firsts” - examples of which
to be given to all customers. and to ensure the optimum indoor
include the technologically advanced
environment, consider HITACHI the
and acclaimed scroll and semi-hermetic HITACHI’s advanced air conditioning
first and last word in air conditioning.
Screw compressors. These have been products are specified all over the
incorporated in HITACHI’s air conditioning world, wherever there is a requirement
systems and water chillers which have for ultimate performance and cost
revolutionised air conditioning worldwide. effective, long term reliability.

Hitachi Appliances Inc., Shimizu Works, Japan.

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 RCUE Air Cooled Cooling Only
40 50 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 210 240 280 320 350 400
Model

RCUE Air Cooled Cooling Only (AG2)* ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Capacity (kW) 112 130 156 178 206 260 312 356 412 468 534 618 712 824 890 1030

RHUE Air Cooled Heat Pump

40 50 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 210 240 270 300 330 400
Model

RHUE Air Cooled Heat Pump (AG2)* ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Capacity (kW) 106 123 148 169 195 246 296 338 390 444 507 585

Product range (with optional heating function) 110 127 152 185 185 254 305 371 371 457 556 556

overview RCUE Water Cooled Cooling Only

40 50 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 240 270 300 330 400
Model

RCUE Water Cooled Cooling Only (WG2) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

The Hitachi Samurai Range is available A key factor enabling such a compact
Capacity (kW) 134 160 194 232 320 388 445 525 600 696
in a capacity range of 106kW to 1030kW footprint is the use of plate heat
(with optional heating function) 161 192 233 274 384 467 526 621 719 824
and is manufactured and tested in our exchangers for both the condenser and
state of the art production facility: HAPE, evaporator. Both air and water-cooled
located just outside Barcelona in Spain. ranges utilise Hitachi’s own highly
The Samurai air-cooled chiller is available reliable and efficient twin screw
in both Cooling Only and Heat Pump compressor. When combined with
versions, cooling only from 112kW to
1030kW and Heat Pump from 106kW
Hitachi’s advanced electronic control
system the Samurai chiller is able to
RCUE Water Cooled Cooling Only Condenserless
to 585kW. The Samurai water-cooled provide full modulation capacity control,
chiller is available from 120kW to 696kW therefore allowing the chiller to 40 50 60 80 100 120 140 150 160 180 200 210 240 270 300 330 400
Model
(optional heating mode from 161kW - accurately match the required cooling
824kW) and is one of the most efficient load whilst maintaining the outlet water
water-cooled chillers available today. temperature to within +/- 0.5 degrees. RCUE Water Cooled Cooling Only
Condenser Less (CLG) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Capacity (kW) 120 145 180 240 290 360

* Copper fin available on request, not standard

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 Features and benefits
Low Noise and from possible compressor vibrations, noise while permitting sufficient circulation
Precise Control of Outlet Given a load and having selected a measured temperature is very different
Super Low Noise which is why the overall result is of air for the correct operation of the unit.
Water Temperature water outlet temperature, the electronic from the desired temperature), the absolutely balanced. The new AG2 unit is fitted with a DC
system compares the value measured system can be programmed to Sound levels and vibration are key
Continuous capacity control is based Inverter Fan in order to adapt the air flow
by thermistors with the desired value. provide quick control. factors during the operation of a
on precise control of the water outlet Low Sound more efficiently and therefore control the
Depending on the measured value, and chiller. In many applications it may be
temperature, depending on the thermal When a precise response is discharge pressure and the acoustic
at one-minute intervals, a control signal necessary to limit the sound level Hitachi uses high technology to achieve
requirements of the load. This is reflected required (when the measured impact. It is also possible to select the
is generated that varies the position of to permitted values, depending on the lowest sound. The new two bladed
in lower operation costs as the unit will only temperature is unit with the “Low Noise and Super
the sliding valve either to increase or to local regulations. propellers, rather than four bladed,
provide the energy needed for the load. Low Noise” options. In this case, the
decrease the capacity as required. close to the desired temperature), achieves a reduction of noise level,
The SAMURAI chillers operate at insulation of the compressor enclosure
To control the water temperature the it can be programmed to give a increases air flow volume, and at the
The control signal is sent to the solenoid low sound and vibration levels due increases. Therefore it is possible to
SAMURAI uses two essential components more precise response. same time provides an important
valves located in the compressor and to the technical development of achieve a further reduction of 4 dBA.
as follows: reduction of motor power input.
those valves command the sliding valve’s the HITACHI semi-hermetic screw These features of the SAMURAI chiller
Compared to PID control systems,
movements. The signal has a variable compressors, precise machining The compressors are installed in an can help to reduce the overall
1. A
 sliding valve in the screw the advantage is that a faster
length therefore the slider repositioning and meticulous assembly during the enclosure and covered with acoustic installation costs as it can eliminate the
compressor to change the refrigerant response time can be achieved.
will be variable according to the production process. The compressors insulating material to further reduce the need for any acoustic screens or
circuit variables, adapting them to The response in LOAD UP 1 is
control band. are mounted on rubber pads that sound level as far as possible. The fans external sound attenuation packages.
the requested load. significantly quicker than a PID
system, hence so is achieving the protect the structure of the chiller are also specifically designed to reduce
2. A
 sophisticated electronic system When the band LOAD UP 1 is selected,
desired results.
based on control bands in which the signal will last for 12 seconds. When
the aim is to maintain a constant the band LOAD UP 2 or LOAD DOWN Also the system’s great flexibility Sound Power Values (dBA)
outlet temperature. is selected, the signal will last 2 seconds. permits the installer to adapt the Reciprocating Samurai
dBA

When the NEUTRAL BAND is selected, response times or the system’s 20 110

There are 4 bands which can be the slider will stay where it is, as will precision to that specific installation. 10 105
configured: COMPETITOR Y

Amplitude (µm)
the capacity. This is done by means of a simple 100

10 µm

40 µm
0
• LOAD UP 1 BAND programming of the microswitches
The great advantage of this system is 95 SAMURAI
in the micro-processor (see the -10

• LOAD UP 2 BAND that it has control bands with different 90

Technical Catalogue). -20 SAMURAI
behaviours so the unit is better able to 85
(with Low Noise
Level Option)
• NEUTRAL BAND adapt to load requirements. When a 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12
80

• LOAD DOWN BAND quick response is needed (when the Time (seconds)
75

Vibration Amplitude for the HITACHI Screw Compressor. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 kW

Thermal Load Profile

Step Control does not Adapt
% to Variations in Demand.
Excellent Partial Load
100 Air Cooled Models Efficiency at Partial Load
90
Performance
6.0 As the Samurai utilizes continuous
80 Typical Thermal
70
Load Profile. 5.5 capacity control it is able to match the
60
5.0
(Ambient Temperature) required cooling capacity accurately.
50
Samurai’s 4.5
45ºC
This enables the Samurai to control on
Continuous
40
Capacity Control 4.0 40ºC outlet water temperature rather than inlet.
Adapts Itself to
the Load. 3.5 35ºC Additionally, thanks to the meticulous
30 30ºC
3.0
25ºC
design of the control system, the
20
2.5 20ºC performance of the unit at partial loads
10
The combination for the 2.0 is excellent. As can be seen, the variations
0
0 12 24 Hour two can be summarised 1.5 in the input capacity are smaller than the
in the diagram to the left. 1.0
variation of the unit’s cooling capacity.
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 (%) Cooling Capacity This leads to an increased COP at partial
How does Continuous Capacity Control Work? loads and a significant advantage over
ºC OPERATIONAL COST SAVING (*) competitor’s chillers.
LOAD UP 1
19 t
12 sec. Annual Power Consumption (KW/h/year)
Start
17 Operation
60 sec.
ESEER (In accordance
SAMURAI
Water Temperature

15
Inlet Temp.
LOAD UP 2 t Recipro- Step Continuous
with Eurovent)
2 sec.
13 cating Capacity Capacity
Temp.
60 sec.
Type 100% The ESEER (European seasonal energy
11 Outlet Inlet Temperature Control 87% Control
66% efficiency ratios) are published in the
9
(*) Based on Typical thermal load for air conditioning. HITACHI’s comparison.
opposite table for the AG2 chiller. This
7 Outlet Temperature
indicates the average energy efficiency
5 Stop Time
By Controlling the Inlet Temperature, Model 40AG2 50AG2 60AG2 70AG2 80AG2 100AG2 120AG2 140AG2 160AG2 180AG2 210AG2 240AG2 280AG2 320AG2 350AG2 400AG2
at part load based upon the four operating
Neutral Zone
LOAD DOWN
2 sec.
t
the Compressors are Activated Again
ESEER 3.21 3.58 3.51 3.5 3.48 3.58 3.49 3.49 3.48 3.5 3.51 3.48 3.5 3.48 3.5 3.48
conditions defined by Eurovent.
Load is Maintained
60 sec.

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 Features and benefits
Ideal Starting System begins with the unit that has worked Secondly, given that start-up power Small Installation Space
The electrical starting system in the the least hours. This compressor is run is minimized, cable dimensions are Often the space available for the
SAMURAI range prevents you from at minimum load so as to minimize the not affected and at no time is the installation of a chiller is a critical factor.
Cooling Capacity per m2 Installed
having to install oversized electrical power load on the installation. After a system subjected to overloading. Obstacles plus the lack of space are

kW/m2
wiring due to the peak currents that are one-minute delay the second compressor usually a decisive factor when selecting
SAMURAI
usually caused by conventional chillers. is then started. Both compressors High Power Factor 50
the equipment to be installed in HVAC
COMPETITOR X
This is due mainly to two reasons. continue to run at minimum load as Electricity companies usually charge 45
facilities. Due to the meticulous design
the next compressor begins to operate, extra for consuming the reactive 40 COMPETITOR Y
of each and every component, it is
Firstly, the compressor’s electrical and so on, until all the compressors are energy used in electric motors to 35
possible to achieve exceptionally high
motors have a STAR-DELTA starting working at minimum load. After a thirty generate the magnetic field that is 30
cooling capacity values per square meter
system which is installed as standard second safety delay the machine necessary for them to work. SAMURAI 25
installed with HITACHI Samurai chillers.
equipment in each compressor and increases to normal (rated) power. chillers operating in nominal conditions 20
Due to the design quality it is easy to
allows a significant reduction in the have a high power factor - normally 15
Staged start-up in this way has two basic access all of the major components
compressor’s starting power. exceeding a value of 0.9 at full load. 10
advantages. Firstly, the instantaneous and subsequently the service access
5
Secondly, SAMURAI chillers employ a power consumption by each compressor It is therefore not necessary to install required for the chiller can be reduced
0
staged start-up process. If the system during start-up is lower than if all the a series of capacitors to compensate to a minimum.
has more than one compressor, start-up compressors were started simultaneously. for the reactive energy consumed, Service space

since this is minimal. Figure shows cooling capacity values

To another chiller: 2000 mm
per square meter installed, using the
Reduction in Instantaneous Electrical Power Consumption To an obstacle: 1200 mm
model HITACHI RCUE 80 AG2 and
Reduction in Instantaneous Electrical Power Consumption Reduction in Instantaneous Electrical Power Consumption similar models from competitors.
kW

kW
800
kW Staged + Star Delta
DIRECT
Reduction is 80%
350
800 700
Staged + Star Delta
Reduction is 80% 300
700 600 Minimum amount
Star Delta Reduction is 66% Kg of Refrigerant
250 of Refrigerant
600 500
SAMURAI SAMURAI chillers use a stainless 450
200
400 steel plate heat exchanger as the 400
500
SAMURAI (a) evaporator. This exchanger is far 350
150 COMPETITOR Y
300 more compact than the traditional
(b)
400 SAMURAI
(a) 100 shell & tube type heat exchangers.
300

SAMURAI 250
300 200
(b) 50 (c)
It takes up far less space even though
200
100
it exchanges the same capacity.
200 150
(c) 0 Thanks to this technological 100
100 0
Starting system development, SAMURAI requires
50
Starting system the lowest charge of refrigerant
0 0
on the market. This leads to lower
Starting system operating costs once the system is in
(a) Direct starting of 3 compressors simultaneously. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
(b) Star-delta starting of 3 compressors simultaneously. operation, as the amount of refrigerant
(c) Combined star-delta + staged HITACHI starting. that may need to be replaced during kW
(a) Direct starting of 3 compressors simultaneously.
(b) Star-delta starting of 3 compressors simultaneously. maintenance operations will be minimal.
(c) Combined star-delta + staged HITACHI starting.

Minimum Amount of Water contact can be installed in the Electrical

in the Installation Box in order to control the compressor/s
of the unit. New Electronic
To prevent an excessive number of
compressor starts and stops, which This minimum possible capacity makes Expansion Valve
results in reducing their useful life, the it possible to reduce the minimum These units are equipped with an
installation must have a minimum amount installation volume when required, in electronic expansion valve to provide
of water to provide the system with accordance with the following figures: sophisticated control under any
the required thermal inertia.This temperature conditions.
minimum required volume depends on Minimum Amount of Water in the Installation COMPETITOR Y
The electronic expansion valve
how good the control system is and 8
7
provides reduced electrical power
what is the minimum capacity of the unit. 6 consumption compared to the
5 SAMURAI
SAMURAI chillers require a small classical system.
m3

installed volume since the capacity 3

2
control range is very wide (15%-100%). 1

Furthermore, by utilising the optional 0

kW
function (volt free contact) this external 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

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 General Data
Model 40 50 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 210 240 280 320 350 400
AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2 AG2

Cooling Capacity kW 112 130 156 178 206 260 312 356 412 468 534 618 712 824 890 1030

Total Power Input kW 36.4 42.7 52.3 59.8 69.6 85.4 104.5 119.6 139.1 156.8 179.4 208.7 239.2 278.2 299 347.8

COP – 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Outer Dimension
Height mm 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430
Width mm 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Depth mm 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,750 2,750 4,050 4,050 5,250 5,250 5,950 7,750 7,750 10,250 10,250 12,750 12,750

Cabinet Colour Natural Grey Natural Grey

Shipping Weight kg 1,430 1,470 1,560 1,760 1,820 2,830 3,000 3,420 3,550 4,450 5,070 5,250 6,750 7,000 8,450 8,750

Compressor Type – Semi-Hermetic Screw Type Semi-Hermetic Screw Type

Models – 40 40 50 60 60 40 50 60 60 50 60 60 60 60 60 60
ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z

Quantity – 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

Oil Heater W 150 150x2 150x2 150x3 150x4 150x5

Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control

Working Range % 15 ~100 15 ~100

RCUE Air Cooled

Water Cooler Type – Brazing Plate Type Brazing Plate Type

Condenser Type – Multi-Pass Cross Finned Tube Multi-Pass Cross Finned Tube

Fan Motor (pole) kW 0.38(8) 0.38(8)

Cooling Only
Quantity – 4 4 4 6 6 8 8 12 12 12 18 18 24 24 30 30

Refrigerant
Type – R407C R407C

Charge kg 39 46 49 59 64 46 x 2 49 x 2 59 x 2 64 x 2 49 x 3 59 x 3 64 x 3 59 x4 64 x 4 59 x 5 64 x 5

Flow Control Electrical Expansion Valve Electrical Expansion Valve

Number of Circuits – 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

Oil Type – Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester) Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester)

Evaporator
Type Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper

Nominal Water Flow m³/h 19.3 22.4 26.8 30.6 35.4 44.7 53.7 61.2 70.9 80.5 91.8 106.3 122.5 141.7 153.1 177.2

Pressure Drop kPa 21.9 24.7 23.6 30.3 40.1 24.6 23.6 30.3 40.1 23.4 30.1 39.8 30.5 40.3 30.1 39.9

Max. Pressure MPa 1.0 1.0

Connections inches 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic

(1xInlet / 1xOutlet) (2xInlet / 2xOutlet) (2xInlet / (3xInlet / 3xOutlet) (4xInlet / (5xInlet /
2xOutlet) 4xOutlet) 5xOutlet)

Control System – Micro-Processor Control Micro-Processor Control

Chilled Water Outlet

Temperature ˚C 5 ~ 15 (-10 ˚C Option) 5 ~ 15 (-10 ˚C Option)

Condenser Air Inlet

Temperature ˚C -15 ~ 46 -15 ~ 46

Sound Power Level dB 82 83 84 85 85 86 87 88 88 89 91 91 92 92 94 94

Sound Pressure Level dB (A) 64 65 66 67 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72

Power Supply – 3~, N / 380V-415V / 50Hz 3~, N / 380V-415V / 50Hz

NOTES:

Cooling capacity, input power, flow rate and water Heating capacity according to EN12055 for standard (3) S
 ound power values according to EUROVENT test.
pressure drop calculated according to EN12055 for conditions (Ambient = 8°C DB, outlet water = 45°C, Sound pressure measured to 1.5m height and
standard conditions. inlet water = 40°C 1m from control panel.
(Ambient = 35°C, chilled outlet water = 7°C and (1) L ow temperature applications are as an option
chilled inlet water = 12°C, Condenser water inlet 30°C (see chapter for options)
12 and condenser water outlet 35°C, Refrigerant (2) High condensing temperature applications are 13
saturated vapour temperature = 45°C) available as an option (see chapter for options).
 General Data
Model 40AG2 50AG2 60AG2 70AG2 80AG2 100AG2 120AG2 140AG2 160AG2 180AG2 210AG2 240AG2

Cooling Capacity kW 106 123 148 169 195 246 296 338 390 444 507 585

Total Power Input in Cooling kW 36.4 42.7 52.3 59.8 69.6 85.4 104.5 119.6 139.1 156.8 179.4 208.7

COP (cooling) – 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8

Heating Capacity kW 110 127 152 185 185 254 305 371 371 457 556 556

Total Power Input in Heating kW 40.7 44.5 54.3 67.7 67.7 89 108.6 135.5 135.5 162.9 203.2 203.2

COP (heating) – 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.7

Outer Dimension
Height mm 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430
Width mm 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Depth mm 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,500 2,500 3,800 3,800 5,000 5,000 5,700 7,500 7,500

Cabinet Colour Natural Grey Natural Grey

Shipping Weight kg 1,550 1,600 1,670 1,880 1,950 3,050 3,250 3,670 3,780 4,780 5,440 5,650

Compressor Type – Semi-Hermetic Screw Type Semi-Hermetic Screw Type

Models – 40 40 50 60 60 40 50 60 60 50 60 60
ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z ASC-Z

Quantity – 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

Oil Heater W 150 150x2 150x2 150x3

Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control

Working Range % 15 ~100 15 ~100

Water Side Heat Exchanger – Brazing Plate Type Brazing Plate Type

Air Side Heat Exchanger – Multi-Pass Cross Finned Tube Multi-Pass Cross Finned Tube

RHUE Air to Water Heat Pump

Fan Motor (pole) kW 0.38(8) 0.38(8)

Quantity – 4 4 4 6 6 8 8 12 12 12 18 18

Refrigerant
Type – R407C R407C

Charge kg 39 46 49 64 64 46 x 2 49 x 2 64 x 2 64 x 2 49 x 3 64 x 3 64 x 3

Flow Control Electrical Expansion Valve Electrical Expansion Valve

Number of Circuits – 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

Oil Type – Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester) Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester)

Evaporator
Type Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper

Nominal Water Flow m³/h 18.2 21.2 25.5 29.1 33.5 42.3 50.9 58.1 67.1 76.4 87.2 100.6

Pressure Drop kPa 19.7 22.2 21.3 23.5 30.9 22.2 21.3 23.4 30.8 21.1 23.6 31.1

Max. Pressure MPa 1.0 1.0

Connections inches 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic 3” Victaulic

(1xInlet / 1xOutlet) (2xInlet / 2xOutlet) (2xInlet / 2xOutlet) (3xInlet / 3xOutlet)

Control System – Micro-Processor Control Micro-Processor Control

Chilled Water Outlet Temp ˚C 5 ~ 15 (-10 ˚C Option) 5 ~ 15 (-10 ˚C Option)

Heated Water Outlet Temp ˚C 35 ~ 55 35 ~ 55

Condenser Air Inlet Temp ˚C -15 ~ 46 for Cooling Operation -15 ~ 46 for Cooling Operation

Evaporator Air Inlet Temp ˚C DB: -9.5 ~ 21/WB: -10 ~ 15.5 for Heating Operation DB: -9.5 ~ 21/WB: -10 ~ 15.5 for Heating Operation

Permissable Water
Pressure Max. MPa 1.0 1.0

Sound Power Level dB 82 83 84 85 85 86 87 88 88 89 91 91

Sound Pressure Level dB (A) 64 65 66 67 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70

Power Supply – 3~, N / 380V-415V / 50Hz 3~, N / 380V-415V / 50Hz

NOTES:

Cooling capacity, input power, flow rate and water Heating capacity according to EN12055 for standard (3) S
 ound power values according to EUROVENT test.
pressure drop calculated according to EN12055 for conditions (Ambient = 8°C DB, outlet water = 45°C, Sound pressure measured to 1.5m height and
standard conditions. inlet water = 40°C 1m from control panel.
(Ambient = 35°C, chilled outlet water = 7°C and
chilled inlet water = 12°C, Condenser water inlet 30°C (1) L ow temperature applications are as an option
and condenser water outlet 35°C, Refrigerant (see chapter for options)
14 (2) High condensing temperature applications are 15
saturated vapour temperature =45°C).
available as an option (see chapter for options).
 General Data
Model 40WG2 50WG2 60WG2 80WG2 100WG2 120WG2 150WG2 180WG2 200WG2 240WG2

Cooling Capacity kW 134 160 194 232 320 388 445 525 600 696

Total Power Input kW 33.5 40 49.1 54.5 80 98.2 104.5 123.5 148.5 163.5

COP – 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.0 4.3

Outer Dimension
Height mm 1,542 1,542 1,542 1,542 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,660 1,660 1,660
Width mm 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,104 1,104 1,104 1,105 1,105 1,105
Depth mm 844 844 844 844 1,430 1,430 1,430 2,420 2,420 2,420

Cabinet Colour – Natural Grey

Shipping Weight kg 750 765 830 950 1570 1670 1770 2500 2580 2670

Compressor Type – Semi-Hermetic Screw Type

Models – 40ASC-Z 50ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 50ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 50ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 60ASC-Z

Quantity – 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3

Oil Heater W 150 150 x 2 150 x 3

Oil Type – Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester)

Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control

Working Range % For 1 compressor: 15~100 For 2 compressors: 15(7.5)~100 For 3 compressors: 15(5)~100

Refrigerant
Type – R407C

RCUE Water Cooled Flow Control

Number of Circuits

Control System
–

–
1
Electrical Expansion Valve

Micro-Processor
2 3

Cooling Only Condenser

Type

Nominal Flow
–

m³/h 28.8 34.4 41.8

Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper

49.3 68.8 83.6 94.5 111.5 128.7 147.8

Pressure Drop kPa 37.1 37.3 39.1 61.8 67.8 72.2 91.1 31.3 41 61.8

Max. Pressure MPa 1.03

Connections inches 3” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet) 3” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet) 3” Victaulic (3xInlet / 3xOutlet)

Evaporator
Type – Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper

Nominal Water Flow m³/h 23 27.5 33.4 39.9 55 66.7 76.5 90.3 103.2 119.7

Pressure Drop kPa 30.8 36.7 35.8 43.1 37.7 54.3 70.5 29.4 37.9 43.1

Max. Pressure MPa 1.03

Connections inches 3” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet) 3” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet) 3” Victaulic (3xInlet / 3xOutlet)

Chilled Water Outlet Temp ˚C 5 ~ 15

Cooling Water Outlet Temp ˚C 22 ~ 45 35 ~ 55

Sound Power Level dB 83 84 86 86 88 90 90 91 92 93

Sound Pressure Level dB (A) 68 69 71 71 72 74 74 75 76 77

Power Supply – 3~, N / 380-415V / 50Hz

Safety and Protection Devices Reverse Phase Protection Device,

Fuse and Thermal Relay for Compressor,
Internal Thermostat for Compressor,
Compressor Oil Heater, Control Circuit Fuse,
High Pressure Switch, Low Pressure Control,
Suction Gas Temperature Control,
Freeze Protection Control and
Compressor Operation Hour Meter

NOTES:

Cooling capacity, input power, flow rate and water Heating capacity according to EN12055 for standard (3) S
 ound power values according to EUROVENT test.
pressure drop calculated according to EN12055 for conditions (Ambient = 8°C DB, outlet water = 45°C, Sound pressure measured to 1.5m height and
standard conditions. inlet water = 40°C 1m from control panel.
(Ambient = 35°C, chilled outlet water = 7°C and
chilled inlet water = 12°C, Condenser water inlet 30°C (1) L ow temperature applications are as an option
and condenser water outlet 35°C, Refrigerant (see chapter for options)
16 (2) High condensing temperature applications are 17
saturated vapour temperature =45°C).
available as an option (see chapter for options).
 General Data
Model 40CLG 50CLG 60CLG 80CLG 100CLG 120CLG

Cooling Capacity kW 120 145 180 240 290 360

Total Power Input kW 34.4 42.4 52.1 68.8 84.8 104.2

COP – 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.5

Outer Dimension
Height mm 1,343 1,343 1,343 1,531 1,531 1,531
Width mm 1,064 1,088 1,152 1,184 1,184 1,184
Depth mm 935 935 935 1,432 1,432 1,432

Cabinet Colour – Natural Grey Natural Grey

Shipping Weight kg 630 680 730 1200 1310 1380

Compressor Type – Semi-Hermetic Screw Type Semi-Hermetic Screw Type

Models – 40ASC-Z 50ASC-Z 60ASC-Z 40ASC-Z 50ASC-Z 60ASC-Z

Quantity – 1 1 1 2 2 2

Oil Heater W 150 150 x 2

Oil Type – Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester) Japan Energy Freol UX300 (Ester)

Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control Continuous Capacity Control

Working Range % 15 ~ 100 15 ~ 100

RCUE Water Cooled Cooling

Refrigerant
Type – R407C R407C

Flow Control – Thermal Expansion Valve Thermal Expansion Valve

Only Condenserless
Number of Circuits – 1 2

Evaporator – Brazing Plate Type Brazing Plate Type

Control System – Micro-Processor Micro-Processor

Evaporator
Type – Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper Stainless steel plate heat exchanger brazed with copper

Nominal Flow m³/h 20.6 24.9 31 41.3 49.9 61.9

Pressure Drop kPa 26.5 24.5 24.4 43.9 50.6 64.7

Max. Pressure MPa 1.03 1.03

Connections inches 3” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet) 4” Victaulic (1xInlet / 1xOutlet)

Refrigerant Gas Piping mm Ø41.3 (Outer Diameter) Ø41.3 (Outer Diameter) x 2

Refrigerant Liquid Piping mm Ø28.6 (Outer Diameter) Ø28.6 (Outer Diameter) x 2

Chilled Water Outlet Temp ˚ C5 ~ 15 5 ~ 15

Condensing Temp ˚C 30 ~ 55 30 ~ 55

Sound Power Level dB (A) 82 84 86 86 87 89

Sound Pressure Level dB (A) 68 69 71 71 72 74

Power Supply – 3 ~ ,N / 380-415V / 50Hz 3 ~ ,N / 380-415V / 50Hz

Safety and Protection Devices Reverse Phase Protection Device, Reverse Phase Protection Device,
Fuse and Thermal Relay for Compressor, Fuse and Thermal Relay for Compressor,
Internal Thermostat for Compressor, Internal Thermostat for Compressor,
Compressor Oil Heater, Control Circuit Fuse, Compressor Oil Heater, Control Circuit Fuse,
High Pressure Switch, Low Pressure Control, High Pressure Switch, Low Pressure Control,
Suction Gas Temperature Control, Suction Gas Temperature Control,
Freeze Protection Control and Freeze Protection Control and
Compressor Operation Hour Meter Compressor Operation Hour Meter

NOTES:

Cooling capacity, input power, flow rate and water Heating capacity according to EN12055 for standard (3) S
 ound power values according to EUROVENT test.
pressure drop calculated according to EN12055 for conditions (Ambient = 8°C DB, outlet water = 45°C, Sound pressure measured to 1.5m height and
standard conditions. inlet water = 40°C 1m from control panel.
(Ambient = 35°C, chilled outlet water = 7°C and
chilled inlet water = 12°C, Condenser water inlet 30°C (1) L ow temperature applications are as an option
and condenser water outlet 35°C, Refrigerant (see chapter for options)
18 (2) High condensing temperature applications are 19
saturated vapour temperature =45°C).
available as an option (see chapter for options).
 Technical Description
The SAMURAI water chillers are compact, it is not necessary to provide external there is no need for any external oil Water Side Heat Air Side Heat Exchanger Microprocessor Control
air-cooled and equipped with continuous electric motor connections which reduces pipes which results in a compact Exchanger The air side heat exchangers are System
capacity microprocessor controlled the number of internal components. design and high compressor reliability. constructed from copper tubes and
The SAMURAI chiller range uses HITACHI has designed a control system
screw compressors. aluminium fins (copper fins are an
The compressors are mounted on anti- Each compressor includes: an innovative plate heat exchanger. based on HITACHI technology. A sliding
They are delivered pre-charged with vibration rubber pads and are situated option), to the HITACHI patented valve (which adjusts the point of
•B
 ipolar electric motor with star- This exchanger allows the inner “Slit Fin” design. The high efficiency of
HFC R-407C (chlorine-free) refrigerant. inside a sealed enclosure. This enclosure compression) located in the compressor,
delta starting circuit (standard) volume in the refrigerant cycle to be the aluminum fins combined with the
Cooling only and Heat Pump versions is patented by HITACHI, and reduces controls the compressor’s capacity to
reduced, thus obtaining the maximum internally grooved copper tubing make
are available. All units undergo a complete noise because it has a double coating. •S
 olenoid valves for continuous adapt to the required load. This controls
efficiency with the least possible it possible to achieve a high heat transfer
commercial test, checking that all the capacity control the leaving water temperature within a
Due to the pressure difference between amount of refrigerant. It is fabricated rate and a very compact size.
components are operating correctly. range of +/- 0.5 ºC. The microprocessor
the high-pressure chamber and the low- •E
 lectronic protection against high from AISI-316 stainless steel plate
It is therefore only necessary to make The fins are covered with a protective monitors various points in the chiller,
pressure enclosure, lubricating oil is temperature, with centralized to prevent any corrosion.
the electric and hydraulic connections layer of anticorrosion as standard. controlling each refrigeration circuit
continuously supplied to the mechanical manual reset
at the installation site. Both refrigerant and water pass either through its characteristic variables.
parts and to the moving piston that
•N
 ew cyclonic oil separator, side of profiled plates in contra-flow, Electrical Power and
provides continuous capacity control. The microprocessor has up to 24
The new ichi-ban semi oil level and sight glass across which the heat exchange
This system removes the need for Control Panel protection codes, 15 of which are different
hermetic screw compressor an oil pump, adjustment valves, and
occurs. These plates are profiled to
for each cycle. This guarantees safety
• Mechanical operating time counter. induce turbulence in both the water ON/OFF switch, power supply, operation
The Semi-hermetic screw compressor associated mechanisms. and alarm LED’s. Electrical power and during unit operation. The alarms are
has been designed to work with the and refrigerant flow in order to increase
control panel complete with contactors monitored through an interface and can
refrigerants R22 and R407C. As it is The new cyclonic oil separator is located the efficiency and optimize the heat
and circuit protectors for the compressors be read in four 7-segment displays. The
directly connected to the electric motor inside the casing of the compressor so exchange process both in time and
and fans. The power section conforms control system includes all the operating
in space.
CEN-60204 standard. The electrical panel, times required to protect the screw
With R407C, the cooling capacity inside the supporting structure, is fitted compressors and the electrical system.
of this type of exchanger is greater with a sealed door and is suitable for
than traditional shell and tube type outside installation (Air cooled models).
BMS Interface evaporators. The setting functions are located on the
(HARC70-CE1) rear side of the panel and are accessible
In case of connection to a Building by opening the control panel doors.
Management System (available as
an option), it is possible to manage:
• Unit On/Off
•A
 djust the cold/heat water set Refrigerant Circuit DC Fan Motor with Chillers Central Station
point (outlet temperature) Units are equipped with independent Outstanding Efficiency (CSC-5S)
• Adjust cooling/heating mode refrigerant circuits. Each circuit is The DC fan motor greatly improves CSC-5S newly developed for Hitachi
equipped in the liquid line with: efficiency compared to conventional screw chillers, provides individual
You can monitor: products using an AC motor. Also, air control, quantity control and monitoring.
• Strainer
• ON/OFF • Drier blasts are reduced by controlling the It can be used for up to 8 chillers and
• Electronic expansion valve rotation speed of the fan. installed according to the customer’s
• Selected cold water temperature airconditioning environment. By remote
• Stop valve
PWM (pulse width modulation) control, the functions can be checked
•A
 ctual cold/heat water • Sight glass
concept of speed control from the control room, so there’s no
temperature
Gas line: The switching element (a power MOSFET) need to go out to the machine room for
• Alarm codes switches back and forth at a frequency checking, unlike conventional machines.
• Check valve
• Operation status • Stop valve (option) of several tens of kHZ. This controls the
• Safety valve ON/OFF duty rate per cycle and thus
For this function it is necessary to changes the voltage applied to the fan
• 4 way valve (Heat Pump versions)
select the HARC70-CE1 interface motor to control the rotation speed.
from the options list. This interface Compressor protection:
permits the connection of up to 4
• High pressure switch
chillers using HLINK connection DC Fan Motor with Outstanding Efficiency
• Low pressure control
(HITACHI communications protocol).
• Safety valve (option)
The communications protocol is • Protection control

Motor Efficiency (%)

DC Motor Efficiency increased by 40%
(motor input halved)
LONWORKS.
Others:
• Accumulator (Heat Pump versions)
AC Motor
• Receiver (Heat Pump versions)
Revolutions per Min (rpm)

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 Specifications St. A/C C/O A/C H/P W/C C/L Remarks

General Low Noise Option / Super Low Noise ■ ■

All Painted Chiller ■ ■ ■ ■
Lower Guardnet ■ ■
Rear Cover ■ ■
Wooden Crate ■ ■ ■ ■

Low Water Temperature Outlet Temperature: 4~0˚C (Low 1) ■ ■ ■

Outlet Temperature: -1~-5˚C (Low 2) ■ ■ ■
Outlet Temperature: -6~-10˚C (Low 3) ■ ■ ■

Compressor Extended Minimum Capacity Control ■ DSW7-3 ON

(only standard for WG2, not available for AG2)
Compressor Safety Valve ■ ■ ■
Discharge Valve ■ ■ ■
Suction Valve ■ ■ ■
Twin Compressor Safety Valve ■ ■ ■

Control System Compressor Circuit Breaker Protector ■ ■ ■ ■ For Each Compressor

Fan Motor Circuit Breaker Protector ■ ■ For Each Fan Motor
Change Over Local/Remote Control ■
Individual Alarms ■ by Alarm Code
Compressor Operation Hour Meter ■
Pump Freeze Protection Operation ■ Pump ON/OFF Operation
Pump Operation Circuit ■ Pump Operation Contact
Non- Voltage Contact for Remote Indicators ■ Pump, Chiller, Alarm

Options and accessories

DC24V Remote Control
Short Period Power off Protection
Heating Operation In High Ambient
Magnetic Circuit Breaker
■
■

■
■
■
■
■
Level or Pulse

Condenser Coated Fin ■

Copper Fin ■
Corrosion ■
High Condensing Water ■ ■
Heat Recovery (A/C) ■

Refrigerant Cycle Independent Circuit ■

Suction Valve ■ ■ ■ ■
Dual Safety Valve ■ ■ ■ ■
Pressure Display (High and Low) ■ Standard: Press display on Panel
Suction Pressure Relief Valve ■ ■
STEK Coupling ■ ■ ■ ■
Pressure Port ■ ■ ■ ■

Evaporator PED Certificate (97/23/EC) ■

PN16 Flanges ■ ■ ■ ■
Water Differential Pressure Switch ■ ■ ■ ■
Water Flow Switch ■ ■ ■ ■
Water Cooler Trace Heater ■ ■ ■ ■
Common Water Pipe ■ ■ ■ ■

Brine Applications: ■ ■ ■ ■
– Category 1 (0˚C 4˚C)
– Category 2 (-1˚C -5˚C)
– Category 3 (-6˚C -10˚C)

Drain water valve ■ ■ ■ ■
Water Strainer ■ ■ ■ ■

Others Witness Test ■ ■ ■ ■

Anti-vibration Rubber Mats ■ ■ ■ ■
Double Packing ■ ■ ■ ■

NA: Not Available A/C: Air Cooled W/C: Water Cooled C/O: Cooling Only H/P: Heat Pump ST: Standard C/L: Condenserless
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 Low Noise Option • Water inlet/outlet temperature Insulation Suction Pipe
Available for all models in the SAMURAI • Protection codes It is possible to add insulations in the
range. Reduces sound level by 4 dBA. suction side upon request.
When this option is requested, 8-pole fans Numbered Cables
specially designed for maximum noise STEK Coupling
The unit is delivered with documentation
reduction replace the standard 6-pole fans. These can be installed in place of flare
that details the electrical diagrams with
The area that houses the compressor is connections and consist of an adapter
the location and numbering of each wire.
also covered with acoustic insulating that has a welded copper tube, a nut, and
material and in addition, a lead-based a copper joint to guarantee at all times a
sandwich-type coating is directly applied
Rear Guard Net
copper-copper contact in the joint.
to the compressor housing. It is possible, if necessary, to request a
protective net for the rear of the chiller,
PN 16 Flanges
Low Water Temperature similar to the side protection net.
To connect the unit to the cold water line,
Some applications require water outlet PN 16 flanges can be welded to the unit,
temperatures below 5 ºC (minimum cold
Copper Fin
plus the corresponding watertight seals
water outlet temperature reachable with For some special applications, i.e. saline
that enable and ensure a perfect installation
standard models). In this case it will be environments, it might be necessary to
and absolute water tightness.
necessary to request that option. Depending replace the Aluminum in the condensers
on the required outlet temperature there with Copper to protect against the corrosive
Water Differential Pressure Switch
are 3 categories: environment. In addition, the main parts
of the condenser are coated with anti- The standard units have a protection system
•C
 ategory 1: corrosion paint. to prevent them from being connected when
Outlet temperature 0 to 4 ºC the water pump is stopped. It is also possible
All Painted Chiller to detect any obstructions that may exist
•C
 ategory 2: in the water pipes by installing a switch
Outlet temperature -1 to -5 ºC It is possible to order a chiller that is specially
that evaluates the pressure difference
protected against corrosion. In this case,
between the water inlet and outlet pipes.
•C
 ategory 3: the unit’s components have a special anti-
Outlet temperature -6 to -10 ºC corrosion treatment. The main parts are
Water Flow Switch (installed on site)
painted with anti-corrosion paint. In case
Compressor & Fan Circuit Breaker of salty or highly corrosive environments, This option achieves the same effect as

Quality process and

request this option together with the the differential pressure switch, but uses
When requesting that option, the
Cu/Cu condensers. another kind of mechanism. In this case a
overintensity fuses are replaced with
switch is installed that evaluates the flow
magnetic switches (circuit breakers) in the
High Condensing Water circulating through the installation. This
compressor’s power circuit. The magnetic
switch is provided separately, and must
switches permit the power circuit to be

maintenance
When it is needed, one application with,
be installed on site.
reset immediately. Thus there is no need for instance, Dry coolers, High Condensing
to replace any components as you would Temperature is needed to reduce as much
Water Cooler Trace Heater
if the system were protected with fuses. as possible the size of the condensing unit.
The automatic switches have a trip current In this case it is possible to order this option In cold climates, it may be necessary
that is more precise than fuses, as the and to reach 55˚C as Water condenser to install this accessory to protect the
automatic switches are adjusted directly outlet temperature. evaporator from freezing. It is an electric
by HITACHI. heater that is activated when the ambient
Suction and Discharge Valves temperature falls below 2ºC, and protects the
Central Station (CSC-5S) evaporator (Joule effect) from internal frost.
for Compressor
CSC-5S newly developed for the HITACHI To be able to close the refrigerant circuit Common Water Pipe
screw chillers, provides individual control, and thus make it easier to maintain the
quantity control and monitoring. It can be used Using this option it is possible to have only
compressor, ball valves can be installed in
for up to 8 chillers and installed according to one inlet and one outlet connection for the
the compressor suction and/or discharge
the customer’s air-conditioning environment. multiple plate heat exchanger units.
lines. Whenever a ball valve is placed at the
By remote control, the functions can be discharge, a safety valve will automatically
checked from the control room, so there’s Witness Test
be installed in the compressor.
no need to go out to the machine room If the customer so requires, it is possible to
for checking, unlike conventional machines. Dual Safety Valve witness the test of their unit at the factory.
During this inspection, the customer can
Consists of installing two safety valves in
BMS control (HARC-70 CE1) verify the appearance, the dimensions, the
parallel, of which only one is operational.
To integrate the chiller in the global building cooling capacity, the activation of the various
This way it is possible to prevent having to
system, you must request this interface. safety devices, temperature control, the
reload the refrigerant cycle each time you
This interface allows the connection of up possible existence of refrigerant leaks, etc.
must change the valve, be it for maintenance
to 4 chillers to a global management system or operating reasons.
using the LONWORKS communications Foundation Rubber
protocol. The system is easy to install, since Compressor Safety Valve Anti-Vibration Mounts
with two wires it is possible to achieve (Dual safety Valve) This option is available to reduce, to the
communication between the chillers and maximum extent possible, the transmission
It is also possible to install the safety valves
the systems control unit through the of vibrations to the structure on which the
at the compressor outlet if the customer
HARC-70CE1. From there it will be unit is placed. It consists of placing a series
considers this appropriate. The double
possible to manage the unit’s ON/OFF of rubber anti-vibration pads underneath the
valve serves the same purpose as in the
and select the desired value of the cold unit at the time of installation. For additional
previous option.
water outlet temperature. details on how to do this, see the
Technical Catalogue.
It is also possible to obtain information about: Suction Pressure Relief Valve
An additional pressure relief in the suction
• Unit status (ON/OFF/Operation status) side of the compressor could be installed
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• Setting outlet water temperature if required by the customer.
 last 10 fault codes, the indication of the Easy to Program if not correctly performed, can cause
capacity control value, and the indication HITACHI has searched for the maximum serious operating problems. HITACHI
Hitachi Air Conditionings Products of the various different variables of the flexibility when configuring SAMURAI has managed to develop a very simple
Europe SA (HAPE), the industrial refrigerant circuit. These variables are, chillers. This makes it easy to adapt programming system that is very precise
division for air conditioning products in for example, for each cycle: discharge them to any kind of installation, either and extremely reliable. It is therefore
Europe is committed to manufacture and suction pressures, discharge and for Air Conditioning applications or for ideal both for Air Conditioning systems
products of the highest quality with full suction temperatures, temperatures of industrial cold water supply applications. and for demanding industrial processes.
respect for the environment. Proof of the condenser liquid, cold water inlet
this are the company’s ISO 9002 and and outlet temperature, etc. All the unit’s operating variables are totally Services
ISO 14001 certifications. configurable. All you need to do is to HITACHI has a large network of
Up to 24 different alarms may show up manipulate some micro-switches located
as error codes, each of which indicates distributors throughout Europe, who are
During the manufacturing process of the in the general electronic section, behind
a different fault in the unit’s operation. always available to provide any required
Samurai chillers both work in progress the control panel. By simply selecting
Furthermore, if the fault occurs in a technical information about their products.
and finished products are submitted to the status of these micro-switches
single refrigerant circuit, the display will By providing training courses and technical
various controls that ensure compliance (ON/OFF), you can select the desired
show in which one, in order to make documentation. HITACHI wishes to provide
with the established specifications. temperature, control band, cooling
maintenance work easier. its customers with the maximum possible
speed, etc. This simple programming amount of knowledge regarding its
method provides a reliability that is SAMURAI chillers.
unique in the market, since it avoids
complicated programming routines that
The different checks that are made can made, an exhaustive test is performed is used that detects concentrations
be divided into two categories: of all the electric/electronic components, of refrigerant of as little as 0.8gr/year.
by using a simulator. Once these components are 100%
• Electrical or operating tests
inspected, they are assembled.
Mechanical tests are performed at
• Pressure and leakage tests During this test, the chiller is placed
various stages, checking especially the After the assembly of the entire unit
These tests are made both on the status of the many welds that are made. has been completed, a new leak test in operation at standard power.
assembled components at different Thus, every time a set of copper pipes is performed, especially inspecting
Meanwhile, various operating tests
stages during the production process is made or condensers are assembled, all the mechanical joints. As many as
are made, checking:
and on the finished product. For the and before they are mounted in the unit, 16 critical points in the refrigerant
electrical and operating tests, once the they are filled with refrigerant at maximum cycle are exhaustively controlled, in • the correct operation of the fans:
electronic panel is assembled and all design pressure to check that there are addition to checking each and every how many are working and the
the pertinent connections have been no leaks. To do this, special equipment single weld in the system. correct rotation direction
• the unit’s control capacity
SAMURAI electronic control system
depending on the cold water simulator used in training courses.
outlet temperature
• ON/OFF by remote control
Operating Space Easy Handling
All the chillers are submitted to a Commercial Test, during which the unit is
Thanks to the location and choice of When the time comes to turn on the •a
 ctivation of the various safety devices
tested by simulating actual operating conditions.
components, especially the plate heat unit, you will see how simple HITACHI’s that control the correct operation
exchanger, the SAMURAI chiller has electronic control system really is. of the refrigerant cycle, simulating
extreme operating conditions During the COMMERCIAL TEST, all the All this data is processed by a control
lots of space inside, and permits Starting with the control panel, which critical points and welds in the chiller are computer that continuously reports on
problem-free access to all components has been fully simplified so that it is • the operation of the chiller’s ON/OFF checked again to detect any possible the unit’s performance. Once all the
to perform all necessary checks. totally comprehensible. The control control by the circuit pump. refrigerant leaks. As a result of the nominal values are reached, a check is
panel consists of: COMMERCIAL TEST, real time data for made to ensure that all the measured
Compressor all the refrigerant cycles, load water parameters meet the declared levels
• 2 double 7-segment LED’s
It is possible to specify optional extras status and ambient temperature variables (cooling capacity, power input, etc).
to facilitate ease of servicing, for • 4 selection buttons. are obtained by means of a series of The unit is then declared ready for
example, the suction and discharge From this simple control panel you have strategically placed probes (temperature, delivery to the customer.
valves (that block off the compressor), access to all the unit’s variables. With pressure, flow, intensity and current).
double circuit and compressor safety the ON and OFF buttons you can turn
valves, that permit replacing one of the unit on and off. With the “CHECK”
them without having to empty the buttons, you can access the log of the
refrigeration circuit, etc.

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Specifications in this catalogue are subject to change without
notice in order that HITACHI may bring the latest innovations
to their customers, omitting typing errors.
Hitachi Europe Ltd.
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