Product AquaEdge™

23XRV
Data High-Efficiency Variable Speed Screw Chiller
with Greenspeed® Intelligence
50/60 Hz
HFC-134a

250 to 550 Nominal Tons (879 to 1934 Nominal kW)

Carrier’s AquaEdge™ 23XRV chiller

with Greenspeed® intelligence is the
world’s first integrated variable speed,
water-cooled, screw chiller.
It incorporates significant break-
throughs in water-cooled chiller tech-
nology to provide excellent reliability
and achieve superior efficiencies at
true operating conditions without com-
promising the environment.
The 23XRV chiller provides:
• Variable speed, positive
displacement screw compressor.
• Air Conditioning, Heating, and
Refrigerant Institute (AHRI) certified
efficiencies to 0.299 kW/ton (AHRI
IPLV).
• Chlorine-free HFC-134a refrigerant.
• IEEE-519 compliance for harmonic
distortion with units equipped with
the LF-2 variable frequency drive
(VFD).
• An ideal solution for constant and
variable flow pumping systems.

Features/Benefits
Quality design and con-
struction make the
AquaEdge 23XRV chillers the
best choice for modern,
efficient chilled water plants.
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23XRV Product reliability
(UNIT WITH R COMPRESSOR, LF-2 VFD SHOWN)
The 23XRV chiller uses proven tech-
nology from Carrier’s existing line of
AquaEdge chillers along with innova-

SEISMICOMPLIANT* tions that increase reliability. The

23XRV compressors are designed for
* Meets IBC 2006, ASCE-7-05, CBC 2007, and OSHPD seismic requirements. extremely high reliability. The ad-
vanced tri-rotor compressor features a
balanced rotor geometry and shorter
®
2008 AHR EXPO
screw lengths, resulting in vastly re-
INNOVATION duced compressor bearing loads and a
minimum L10 compressor bearing life
AWARD in excess of 500,000 hours when op-
erated at AHRI conditions.
WINNER – Green Building

 Carrier Corporation 2013 Form 23XRV-7PD

Features/Benefits (cont)
Variable speed capacity control elimi-
nates slide valves, their associated loss-
es, and their potential failure modes.
Component count (both rotating and
total) has been minimized, assuring
maximum reliability under a wide
range of operating conditions.
High efficiency
Per AHRI 550/590, chillers operate at
design conditions less than one percent
of the time. As a result, superior part
load efficiency is required for today’s
chilled water applications. The Aqua-
Edge™ 23XRV screw chiller maximizes
chiller efficiency by optimizing com-
pressor operation. Electric power con-
sumption drops dramatically when the
motor speed slows. The 23XRV screw
chiller delivers industry-leading inte-
grated part load values (IPLV) in an ex-
tremely broad range of applications
and climates.
Respect for the environment
Carrier has long been committed to
the environment and its sustainability.
The AquaEdge 23XRV screw chillers
provide our customers with a high-
efficiency, chlorine-free, long-term
solution unaffected by refrigerant
phase outs. Carrier’s decision to utilize
non-ozone depleting HFC-134a refrig-
erant provides our customers with a
safe and environmentally balanced
product without compromising effi-
ciency. In addition, HFC-134a was
given an A1 safety rating by ASHRAE
(American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers), meaning that it is the safest
refrigerant available.
Quality design
Positive displacement compres-
sion — Positive displacement com-
pression ensures stable operation
under all load conditions without the
possibility of compressor surge.
Superior oil management/cold
condenser water operation — All
AquaEdge 23XRV chillers regulate oil
temperature, viscosity and pressure. A
patented process assures high quality
oil is delivered to the compressor bear-
ings by a positive displacement pump.
Bearing lubrication is assured, allowing
continuous operation with cold
condenser water at all loads. Screw
chillers no longer need to rely on dif-
ferential system pressure to effectively
lubricate the compressor. Should the
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input power to the chiller be lost, the 0.99 power factor — The Aqua-
system design assures proper lubrica- Edge 23XRV chiller can operate at up
tion of the bearings during coast down. to 0.99 displacement power factor
Small footprint — The AquaEdge (with LF-2 VFD), which helps building
23XRV chiller’s positive pressure owners avoid power factor penalties
design reduces the chiller size by up and decreases electrical losses in cables
to 35% compared to negative-pressure and transformers. High power factor
designs. Extremely high compression may also reduce KVA requirements,
saving electrical system costs on new
efficiencies allow for compact,
high-efficiency chillers that require less projects or freeing up electrical re-
mechanical room floor space. sources on existing systems operating
near their maximum capacity.
Constant or variable evaporator
flow — The 23XRV chiller combines Refrigerant-cooled VFD — Refrig-
erant cooling of the VFD minimizes
the advantages of positive displace-
ment compression with variable speed VFD size and ensures proper cooling
of the transistors for extended life.
capacity control. This process provides
a chiller that reacts substantially better Using R-134a refrigerant instead of
than chillers equipped with inlet guide water also eliminates costly mainte-
nance associated with the water cool-
vanes or slide valves. This allows for
easier transition when bringing addi- ing pump, heat exchanger and rubber
tional chillers on line in multiple chiller tubing used with water-cooled VFDs.
plants and eliminates any possibility of Optional seismic kit — A seismic
surge, regardless of the changes in the isolation package is available to meet
system. International Building Code and ASCE
Low harmonic distortion option 7 seismic qualification requirements in
(with LF-2 VFD) — The AquaEdge concurrence with ICC ES AC156 Ac-
23XRV chiller will generate less than ceptance Criteria for Seismic Qualifica-
5% total harmonic distortion at the in- tion by Shake-Table Testing of Non-
put to the VFD (variable frequency structural Components and Systems.
drive) without the use of any external Semi-hermetic motor — The Aqua-
filters or line reactors. This assures the Edge 23XRV chiller utilizes motors
VFD alone cannot exceed IEEE-519 that are hermetically sealed from the
standard for distortion at the point of machine room. Cooling is accom-
common coupling. Ultra-low harmon- plished by spraying liquid refrigerant
ics can eliminate need for complicated on the motor windings. This highly ef-
harmonic system studies. ficient motor cooling method results in
Low starting current (inrush) — cooler-running motors than could be
realized with air-cooled designs of the
The inrush current is limited to the
chiller full load amps (rated load same type.
amperes). No other starting means can In addition, Carrier’s semi-hermetic
equal this level of starting current. The design eliminates:
combination of low current and ultra- • Compressor shaft seals that require
low harmonics can reduce backup maintenance and increase the likeli-
generator size requirements. hood of refrigerant leaks.
Table of contents
Page
Features/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Model Number Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Typical Piping and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Wiring Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23
Guide Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-33
• Machine room cooling requirements
associated with air-cooled motors,
which dissipate heat to the mechan-
ical room.
• High noise levels common with air-
cooled motors, which radiate noise
to the machine room and adjacent
areas.
• Shaft alignment problems that occur
with open-drive designs during start-
up and operation, when equipment
temperature variations cause ther-
mal expansion.
Positive pressure design — Posi-
tive pressure designs eliminate the
need for costly low pressure contain-
ment devices, reducing the initial cost
of the system. The AquaEdge™
23XRV chiller’s positive pressure de-
sign ensures that air, moisture and oth-
er performance degrading contami-
nants are not sucked inside the chiller.
Purge units and their associated main-
tenance are no longer necessary.
Optional refrigerant isolation
valves — The optional refrigerant
isolation valves allow the refrigerant
to be stored inside the chiller during
shipment from the factory, minimizing
start-up time. During servicing, the
“in-chiller” storage reduces refrigerant
loss and eliminates time-consuming
transfer procedures. As a self-contained
unit, the AquaEdge 23XRV chiller does
not require additional remote storage
systems.
Optional pumpdown unit — Com-
bined with the refrigerant isolation
valves listed above, the optional pump-
down unit eliminates complex connec-
tions to portable transfer systems,
thereby reducing service costs. The op-
tional pumpdown compressor meets
Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) vacuum level requirements that
mandate minimizing refrigerant emis-
sions during service.
Modular construction — The cool-
er, condenser, and compressor assem-
blies are bolted together, making Aqua-
Edge 23XRV chillers ideally suited for
replacement jobs where ease of disas-
sembly and reassembly at the jobsite
are essential.
Single point power — The 23XRV
chiller features internal control power
transformers to provide low voltage
power (115 v and 24 vdc) for machine
controls. Simply connecting the three
input power leads to the VFD provides
all unit power.
Marine container shipment — The
compact design allows for open-top
container shipment to export destina-
tions, ensuring quality while reducing
shipping cost.
Heat exchanger combinations —
The AquaEdge 23XRV chillers are
available with a complete line of heat
exchangers, ensuring the best combi-
nation of chiller components to meet
project specific tonnage and efficiency
requirements. One, 2 and 3-pass
arrangements are available to meet a
wide variety of flow conditions. Nozzle-
in-head and marine waterboxes are
available to meet 150 psig and
300 psig piping requirements.
Heat exchanger features
ASME certified construction — An
independent agency certifies the
design, manufacture, and testing of
all heat exchangers to American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) standards, ensuring heat ex-
changer safety, reliability and long life.
The ASME U-stamp is applied to the
refrigerant side of the evaporator and
condenser and is applied to the water
side of heat exchangers when 300 psig
marine water boxes are provided.
High performance tubing — Carrier’s
AquaEdge chillers utilize advances in heat
transfer technology, providing compact,
high-efficiency heat exchangers. Tubing
with advanced internally and externally
enhanced geometry improves chiller per-
formance by reducing overall resistance
to heat transfer while reducing fouling.
Cooler tube expansion — Cooler
tube expansion at center support
sheets prevents unwanted tube move-
ment and vibration, thereby reducing
the possibility of premature tube fail-
ure. Tube wall thickness is greater at
the expansion location, support sheets,
and end tube sheets in order to provide
maximum strength and long tube life.
Double-grooved end tube sheet
holes — This design provides a more
robust seal than single rolled joints, re-
ducing the possibility of leaks between
the water and refrigerant sides of the
chiller.
Condenser baffle — The baffle de-
flects hot discharge gas before it con-
tacts condenser tubes, reducing tube
vibration and wear while distributing
refrigerant more evenly over the length
of the vessel for improved efficiency.
Closely spaced intermediate sup-
port sheets — Support sheets pre-
vent tube sagging and vibration, there-
by increasing heat exchanger life.
Refrigerant filter isolation valves
— These valves allow filter replace-
ment without pumping down the chill-
er, reducing service time and expense.
FLASC (flash subcooler) — The
subcooler, located in the bottom of the
condenser, increases the refrigeration
effect by cooling the condensed liquid
refrigerant to a lower temperature,
thereby reducing compressor power
consumption.
AccuMeter™ system — The
AccuMeter system regulates refrigerant
flow according to load conditions,
providing a liquid seal at all operating
conditions, eliminating unintentional
hot gas bypass.
Microprocessor controls
features
Direct Digital Product Integrated
control (PIC III) — Carrier’s PIC III
provides unmatched flexibility and
functionality. Each unit integrates
directly with the Carrier Comfort
Network® (CCN) system, providing a
solution to controls applications.
International Chiller Visual Con-
troller (ICVC) — The ICVC provides
an unparalleled ease of operation and
can be configured to display English or
metric values.
For convenience, a single display lo-
cated on the chiller VFD panel displays
chiller and VFD data. The VGA 320 x
240 element LCD (liquid crystal dis-
play) features 4 menu specific soft-
keys. The default display offers an
all-in-one glance review of key chiller
operation data, simplifying the interac-
tion between chiller and user.
The display includes 4 standard
languages:
• English
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean
Other languages are available.
Automatic capacity override —
This function unloads the compressor
whenever key safety limits are
approached, increasing unit life. This
feature also allows the machine to
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Features/Benefits (cont)
operate at reduced capacity, rather
than shut down, when key safety limits
are approached.
Chilled liquid reset — Reset can be
accomplished manually or automatical-
ly from the building management sys-
tem. For a given capacity, reset allows
operation at slower compressor
speeds, saving energy when warmer
chilled liquid can be used.
Demand limiting — This feature lim-
its the power draw of the chiller during
peak loading conditions. When incor-
porated into the Carrier Comfort
Network® building automation system,
a red line command holds chillers at
their present capacity and prevents any
other chillers from starting. If a load
shed signal is received, the compres-
sors are unloaded to avoid demand
charges whenever possible.
Model number nomenclature
23XRV 40
23XRV – High Efficiency
Variable Speed Screw Chiller
Cooler Size*
30-32
35-37
40-42
45-47
50-52
55-57
Condenser Size*
30-32
35-37
40-42
45-47
50-52
55-57
Economizer Option
E – With Economizer
N – No Economizer
Compressor Code
Q†
R
* First number denotes frame size.
† Only type V motors are used with Q compressors.
**Maximum limits only. Additional application limits apply that may reduce these ampacities.
ASME
‘U’ Stamp
SEISMICOMPLIANT
* Meets IBC 2006, ASCE-7-05, CBC 2007, and OSHPD seismic requirements.
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Ramp loading — Ramp loading en- can be prevented through password
sures smooth pulldown of liquid loop protection. Built-in diagnostic capabili-
temperature and prevents a rapid ties assist in troubleshooting and rec-
increase in compressor power con- ommend proper corrective action for
sumption during the pulldown period. preset alarms, resulting in greater
Automated controls test — The working time.
test can be executed prior to start-up Alarm file — This file maintains the
to verify that the entire control system last 25 time-and date-stamped alarm
is functioning properly. messages in memory. This function re-
365-day real time clock — This duces troubleshooting time and cost.
feature allows the operator to program Alert file — This file maintains the
a yearly schedule for each week, week- last 25 alert messages in memory. This
ends, and holidays. function provides prognostic informa-
Occupancy schedules — Schedules tion and corrective actions that can
can be programmed into the controller avoid unit shutdown.
to ensure that the chiller operates Configuration data backup —
when cooling is required and remains Non-volatile memory provides
off when not needed by the tenants or protection during power failures and
process. eliminates time consuming control
reconfiguration.
Extensive service menu — Unau-
thorized access to the service menu
42 N R V AA 5 0 S
S – Special
Compressor Option
0 – Full Load Optimized
1 – Part Load Optimized
Voltage Code
3 – 380-3-60
4 – 416-3-60
5 – 460-3-60
7 – 575-3-60
9 – 380/415-3-50
Drive Code**
AA – LF-2, 440 Amps In, 442 Amps Out
BA – LF-2, 520 Amps In, 442 Amps Out
EC – Std Tier, 575-v, 389 Amps In, 389 Amps Out
EF – Std Tier, 575-v, 469 Amps In, 469 Amps Out
R2 – Std Tier, 230 Amps In, 230 Amps Out
R3 – Std Tier, 335 Amps In, 335 Amps Out
R4 – Std Tier, 445 Amps In, 445 Amps Out
Motor Code
P T
Q U
R V
S
Quality Assurance
Certified to ISO 9001
AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating
and Refrigeration Institute) a23-1677
Performance Certified
*
Physical data
23XRV COMPRESSOR AND MOTOR WEIGHTS
ENGLISH SI
COMPRESSOR MOTOR Total Motor Total Motor
Compressor Stator Rotor Terminal Compressor Stator Rotor Terminal
TYPE SIZE Weight Weight Weight Weight
Weight (lb) (lb) Cover Weight (kg) (kg) Cover
(lb) (lb) (kg) (kg)
Q V 4090 370 193 39 1855 168 88 18
P,Q,R,S,
R 4866 441 229 46 2207 200 104 21
T,U,V

MAXIMUM COMPONENT WEIGHTS

FRAME 3 HEAT FRAME 4 HEAT FRAME 5 HEAT
COMPONENT EXCHANGER EXCHANGER EXCHANGER
lb kg lb kg lb kg
Isolation Valves 70 32 70 32 115 52
Q Compressor 159 72 187 85 184 83
Suction Elbow
R Compressor 179 81 237 108 232 105
Q Compressor 597 271 597 271 597 271
Discharge Elbow/Muffler
R Compressor 747 339 747 339 747 339
Control Center/VFD (LF-2) 1650 749 1650 749 1650 749
Control Center/VFD (Std Tier) 1029 467 1029 467 1029 467
Control Center/VFD (575-v Std Tier) 1650 749 1650 749 1650 749
Vaporizer and Oil Sump 700 318 700 318 700 318
Economizer 542 246 542 246 542 246
LEGEND
VFD — Variable Frequency Drive

23XRV HEAT EXCHANGER WEIGHTS

ENGLISH METRIC (SI)
Dry Rigging Dry Rigging
NUMBER Weight Machine Charge Weight Machine Charge
OF TUBES (lb)* (kg)*
CODE
Refrigerant Liquid Weight Refrigerant Liquid Weight
Cooler Cond. Weight (lb) (lb) Cooler Cond. Weight (kg) (kg)
Only Only With Without Only Only With Without
Cooler Cond. Economizer Economizer Cooler Cond. Economizer Economizer Cooler Cond.
30 200 218 4148 3617 800 650 464 464 1877 1676 363 295 210 210
31 240 266 4330 3818 800 650 531 542 1959 1769 363 295 241 246
32 282 315 4522 4023 800 650 601 621 2046 1860 363 295 273 282
35 200 218 4419 4529 910 760 511 513 2000 2089 413 345 232 233
36 240 266 4627 4758 910 760 587 602 2094 2195 413 345 266 274
37 282 315 4845 4992 910 760 667 692 2193 2299 413 345 303 314
40 324 366 5008 4962 900 825 863 915 2675 2746 408 375 391 415
41 364 415 5178 5155 900 825 930 995 2758 2839 408 375 422 451
42 400 464 5326 5347 900 825 990 1074 2832 2932 408 375 449 487
45 324 366 5463 5525 1015 960 938 998 2882 3001 460 436 425 453
46 364 415 5659 5747 1015 960 1014 1088 2976 3108 460 436 460 494
47 400 464 5830 5967 1015 960 1083 1179 3061 3214 460 436 491 535
50 431 507 5827 6013 1250 1100 1101 1225 3182 3304 567 499 499 556
51 485 556 6053 6206 1250 1100 1192 1304 3294 3397 567 499 541 591
52 519 602 6196 6387 1250 1100 1248 1379 3364 3485 567 499 566 626
55 431 507 6370 6708 1430 1280 1201 1339 3429 3620 649 581 545 607
56 485 556 6631 6930 1430 1280 1304 1429 3556 3726 649 581 591 648
57 519 602 6795 7138 1430 1280 1369 1514 3636 3238 649 581 621 687
LEGEND 3. For special tubes, refer to the 23XRV Computer Selection Program.
COND — Condenser 4. All weights for standard 2-pass NIH (nozzle-in-head) design with Vic-
taulic grooves.
*Rigging weights are for standard tubes of standard wall thickness (EDE and
Spikefin 3, 0.025-in. [0.635 mm] wall).
NOTES:
1. Cooler includes the suction elbow and 1/2 the distribution piping weight.
2. Condenser includes float valve and sump, discharge elbow, and 1/2 the
distribution piping weight.

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Physical data (cont)
ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS FOR 23XRV MARINE WATERBOXES*
150 psig (1034 kPa) MARINE WATERBOXES

NUMBER ENGLISH (lb) SI (kg)

FRAME OF Cooler Condenser Cooler Condenser
PASSES Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt
1 and 3 730 700 N/A N/A 331 318 N/A N/A
3
2 365 350 365 350 166 159 166 159
1 and 3 1888 908 N/A N/A 856 412 N/A N/A
4
2 944 452 989 452 428 205 449 205
1 and 3 2445 1019 N/A N/A 1109 462 N/A N/A
5
2 1223 510 1195 499 555 231 542 226

300 psig (2068 kPa) MARINE WATERBOXES

NUMBER ENGLISH (lb) SI (kg)

FRAME OF Cooler Condenser Cooler Condenser
PASSES Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt Rigging Wgt Liquid Wgt
1 and 3 860 700 N/A N/A 390 318 N/A N/A
3
2 430 350 430 350 195 159 195 159
1 and 3 2162 908 N/A N/A 981 412 N/A N/A
4
2 1552 393 1641 393 704 178 744 178
1 and 3 2655 1019 N/A N/A 1204 462 N/A N/A
5
2 1965 439 1909 418 891 199 866 190
*Add to cooler and condenser weights for total weights. Cooler and condenser weights may be found in the 23XRV Heat Exchanger
Weights table on page 5. The first digit of the heat exchanger code (first column) is the heat exchanger frame size.

23XRV WATERBOX COVER WEIGHTS — ENGLISH (lb)

FRAMES 3, 4, AND 5

COOLER CONDENSER
WATERBOX Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5
DESCRIPTION Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic
Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged
Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles
NIH,1-Pass Cover 150 psig 282 318 148 185 168 229 282 318 148 185 168 229
NIH,2-Pass Cover 150 psig 287 340 202 256 222 275 287 340 191 245 224 298
NIH,3-Pass Cover 150 psig 294 310 472 488 617 634 294 310 503 519 628 655
NIH Plain End, 150 psig 243 243 138 138 154 154 225 225 138 138 154 154
MWB End Cover, 150 psig* 243/315 243/315 138/314 138/314 154/390 154/390 225/234 225/234 138/314 138/314 154/390 154/390
NIH,1-Pass Cover 300 psig 411 486 633 709 764 840 411 486 633 709 764 840
NIH,2-Pass Cover 300 psig 411 518 626 733 760 867 411 518 622 729 727 878
NIH,3-Pass Cover 300 psig 433 468 660 694 795 830 433 468 655 689 785 838
NIH Plain End, 300 psig 294 294 522 522 658 658 270 270 522 522 658 658
MWB End Cover, 300 psig* 445/619 445/619 522/522 522/522 658/658 658/658 359/474 359/474 658/658 658/658 658/658 658/658
LEGEND *Nozzle end weight/return end weight.
NIH — Nozzle-in-Head NOTE: Weight for NIH 2-pass cover, 150 psig (1034 kPa), is included in
MWB — Marine Waterbox the heat exchanger weights shown on page 5.

23XRV WATERBOX COVER WEIGHTS — SI (kg)

FRAMES 3, 4, AND 5

COOLER CONDENSER
WATERBOX Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 3 Frame 4 Frame 5
DESCRIPTION Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic Victaulic
Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged Flanged
Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles Nozzles
NIH,1-Pass Cover 1034 kPa 128 144 67 84 76 104 128 144 67 84 76 104
NIH,2-Pass Cover 1034 kPa 130 154 92 116 101 125 130 154 87 111 102 135
NIH,3-Pass Cover 1034 kPa 133 141 214 221 280 288 133 141 228 235 285 297
NIH Plain End, 1034 kPa 110 110 63 63 70 70 102 102 63 63 70 70
MWB End Cover, 2068 kPa* 110/143 110/143 63/142 63/142 70/177 70/177 102/106 102/106 63/142 63/142 70/177 70/177
NIH,1-Pass Cover 2068 kPa 186 220 287 322 347 381 186 220 287 322 347 381
NIH,2-Pass Cover 2068 kPa 186 235 284 332 344 393 186 235 282 331 330 398
NIH,3-Pass Cover 2068 kPa 196 212 299 315 361 376 196 212 297 313 356 380
NIH Plain End, 2068 kPa 132 132 237 237 298 298 122 122 237 237 298 298
MWB End Cover, 2068 kPa* 202/281 202/281 237/237 237/237 298/298 298/298 163/215 163/215 298/298 298/298 298/298 298/298
LEGEND *Nozzle end weight/return end weight.
NIH — Nozzle-in-Head NOTE: Weight for NIH 2-pass cover, 150 psig (1034 kPa), is included in
MWB — Marine Waterbox the heat exchanger weights shown on page 5.

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Options and accessories
ITEM OPTION* ACCESSORY†
Std Tier VFD X
Freestanding 5% Line Reactor (for use with Std Tier VFD only) X
.028 or .035 in. (0.711 or 0.889 mm) Internally/Externally Enhanced Copper Tubing — Cooler/Condenser X
.028 or .035 in. (0.711 or 0.889 mm) Internally/Externally Enhanced Cupronickel Tubing — Condenser X
.028 or .035 in. (0.711 or 0.889 mm) Smooth Bore/Externally Enhanced Copper Tubing — Cooler/Condenser X
.028 or .035 in. (0.711 or 0.889 mm) Smooth Bore/Externally Enhanced Cupronickel Tubing — Condenser X
Flanged Cooler and/or Condenser Waterbox Nozzles** X
Hinged Waterboxes X
Marine Waterboxes, 150 psig (1034 kPa)†† X
Marine Waterboxes, 300 psig (2068 kPa)†† X
Nozzle-in Head Waterbox, 300 psig (2068 kPa) X
One, 2, or 3 Pass Cooler or Condenser Waterside Construction X
Seismic Kit X
Zinc Anodes X
100K AIC (Amp Interrupt Capacity) High Interrupt Circuit Breaker (Not Available on 575-v Std Tier Drive) X
Analog Voltmeter and Ammeter with 3 Phase Selector Switch (LF-2 and 575-v Std Tier VFD Only) X
Digital Meter Kit (Std Tier Only) X
BACnet*** Communication X
LonWorks††† Carrier Translator X
Sensor Package X
Refrigerant Isolation Valves X
Separate Storage Tank and Pumpout Unit X
Shipped Factory Charged with Refrigerant X
Stand-Alone Pumpout Unit X
Unit-Mounted Pumpout Unit X
Hot Gas Bypass X
Soleplate Package X
Spring Isolator Kit X
Acoustical Sound Insulation Kit X
Full Cold Surface Thermal Insulation (Except Waterbox Covers) X
Customer Factory Performance Testing X
Export Crating X
Extended Warranty (North American Operations [NAO] only) X
Service Contract X
*Factory-installed. ††Optional marine waterboxes available for 23XRV heat exchangers.
†Field-installed. Standard waterboxes for 23XRV are nozzle-in-head type, 150 psig
**Standard waterbox nozzles are Victaulic type. Flanged nozzles are (1034 kPa).
available as an option with either nozzle-in-head type waterboxes or ***Sponsored by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,
marine waterboxes. and Air-Conditioning Engineers).
†††Registered trademark of Echelon Corporation.

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Dimensions

23XRV DIMENSIONS
(UNIT WITH R COMPRESSOR SHOWN)
TUBE REMOVAL MOTOR SERVICE
SPACE FOR CLEARANCE
EITHER END 1’-10” (559 mm)
SIZES 30-32, 40-42
50-52
14’-3” (4343 mm) FRAME R COMPRESSOR 3’-0” (915mm)
SIZES 35-37, 45-47 RECOMMENDED OVERHEAD SERVICE CLEARANCE
55-57
14’-0” (4267 mm)

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C

2’ MIN
(610 mm)
B
A (WIDEST POINT)

4’ MIN
(1219 mm)
SERVICE AREA 4’-10” MIN
(1475 mm)

23XRV DIMENSIONS (NOZZLE-IN-HEAD WATERBOX)

A (Length, with Nozzle-in-Head Waterbox)
HEAT EXCHANGER
SIZE 1-Pass 2-Pass* 3-Pass B (Width) C (Height)
ft-in. mm ft-in. mm ft-in. mm
30 to 32 14- 31/4 4350 13- 81/4 4172 14- 31/4 4350
35 to 37 15-113/4 4870 15- 43/4 4693 15-113/4 4870
40 to 42 14- 9 4496 14- 31/ 8 4347 14- 6 4420 See unit
certified
45 to 47 16- 51/2 5017 15-115/8 4867 16- 21/2 4940 drawings
50 to 52 14-10 4521 14- 41/2 4382 14- 61/2 4432
55 to 57 16- 61/2 5042 16- 1 4902 16- 3 4953

23XRV DIMENSIONS (MARINE WATERBOX)

A (Length, Marine Waterbox)
HEAT EXCHANGER
2-Pass* 1 or 3-Pass† B (Width) C (Height)
SIZE
ft-in. mm ft-in. mm
30 to 32 14- 9 4496 16- 43/4 4997
35 to 37 16- 51/2 5017 18- 11/4 5518
40 to 42 15- 23/4 4642 16- 31/4 5086 See unit
certified
45 to 47 16-113/4 5163 18- 43/4 5607 drawings
50 to 52 15- 31/2 4661 16- 81/2 5093
55 to 57 17- 0 5182 18- 5 5613
*Assumes both cooler and condenser nozzles on same end of chiller. 3. Certified drawings available upon request.
†1 or 3-pass length applies if cooler is a 1 or 3 pass design. 4. Marine waterboxes may add 6 in. (152 mm), to the width of the
NOTES: machine. See certified drawings for details.
1. Service access should be provided per American Society of Heat- 5. ‘A’ length and ‘B’ width dimensions shown are for standard
ing, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 15, 150 psig (1034 kPa) design and Victaulic connections. The
latest edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, and 300 psig (2068 kPa) design and/or flanges will add length. See cer-
local safety code. tified drawings.
2. Allow at least 3 ft (915 mm) overhead clearance for service rigging 6. Dished head waterbox covers not available for the 3-pass design.
for the compressor.

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Performance data
NOZZLE SIZE
NOZZLE SIZE (in.)
FRAME (Nominal Pipe Size)
SIZE Cooler Condenser
1-Pass 2-Pass 3-Pass 1-Pass 2-Pass 3-Pass
3 10 8 6 10 8 6
4 10 8 6 10 8 6
5 10 8 6 10 10 8

23XRV HEAT EXCHANGER MIN/MAX FLOW RATES*

ENGLISH (GPM)

COOLER 1-PASS 2-PASS 3-PASS CONDENSER 1-PASS 2-PASS 3-PASS

Frame Size Min Max Min Max Min Max Frame Size Min Max Min Max Min Max
30 611 2444 305 1222 204 815 30 646 2582 323 1291 215 861
31 733 2933 367 1466 244 978 31 791 3162 395 1581 263 1054
3 32 855 3422 428 1710 285 1141 3 32 932 3731 466 1865 311 1244
35 611 2444 305 1222 204 815 35 646 2582 323 1291 215 861
36 733 2933 367 1466 244 978 36 791 3162 395 1581 263 1051
37 855 3422 428 1710 285 1141 37 932 3731 466 1865 311 1244
40 989 3959 495 1979 330 1320 40 1096 4383 548 2192 365 1461
41 1112 4448 556 2224 371 1482 41 1235 4940 618 2470 412 1647
4 42 1222 4888 611 2444 407 1775 4 42 1371 5485 686 2743 457 1828
45 989 3959 495 1979 330 1320 45 1096 4383 548 2192 365 1461
46 1112 4448 556 2224 371 1482 46 1235 4940 618 2470 412 1647
47 1222 4888 611 2444 407 1775 47 1371 5485 686 2743 457 1828
50 1316 5267 658 2634 439 1756 50 1507 6029 754 3015 502 2010
51 1482 5927 741 2964 494 1976 51 1646 6586 823 3293 549 2195
5 52 1586 6343 793 3171 529 2114 5 52 1783 7131 891 3565 594 2377
55 1316 5267 658 2634 439 1756 55 1507 6029 754 3015 502 2010
56 1482 5927 741 2964 494 1976 56 1646 6586 823 3293 549 2195
57 1586 6343 793 3171 529 2114 57 1783 7131 891 3565 594 2377
*Flow rates based on standard tubes in the cooler and condenser. Minimum flow based on tube velocity of 3 ft/sec (0.91 m/sec);
maximum flow based on tube velocity of 12 ft/sec (3.66 m/sec). Consult the factory if variable primary flow.

SI (L/s)

COOLER 1-PASS 2-PASS 3-PASS CONDENSER 1-PASS 2-PASS 3-PASS

Frame Size Min Max Min Max Min Max Frame Size Min Max Min Max Min Max
30 38 154 19 77 13 51 30 41 163 20 81 14 54
31 46 185 23 92 15 62 31 50 199 25 100 17 67
3 32 54 215 27 108 18 72 3 32 59 235 29 118 20 79
35 38 154 19 77 13 51 35 41 163 20 81 14 54
36 46 185 23 92 15 62 36 50 199 25 100 17 67
37 54 215 27 108 18 72 37 59 235 29 118 20 79
40 62 249 31 125 21 83 40 69 277 35 138 23 92
41 70 281 35 140 23 93 41 78 312 39 156 26 104
4 42 77 307 38 154 26 112 4 42 86 346 43 173 29 115
45 62 249 31 125 21 93 45 69 277 35 138 23 92
46 70 281 35 140 23 93 46 78 312 39 156 26 104
47 77 307 38 154 26 112 47 86 346 43 173 29 115
50 83 332 42 166 28 111 50 95 380 48 190 32 127
51 93 374 47 187 31 125 51 104 416 52 208 35 138
5 52 100 400 50 200 33 133 5 52 112 450 56 225 37 150
55 83 332 42 166 28 111 55 95 380 48 190 32 127
56 93 374 47 187 31 125 56 104 416 52 208 35 138
57 100 400 50 200 33 133 57 112 450 56 225 37 150
*Flow rates based on standard tubes in the cooler and condenser. Minimum flow based on tube velocity of 3 ft/sec (0.91 m/sec);
maximum flow based on tube velocity of 12 ft/sec (3.66 m/sec). Consult the factory if variable primary flow.

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Electrical data
VFD FRAME SIZES
FRAME SIZE MAX INPUT CURRENT* MAX OUTPUT CURRENT*
AA (LF-2) 440 442
BA (LF-2) 520 442
EC (575-v Std Tier) 389 389
EF (575-v Std Tier) 469 469
R2 (Std Tier) 230 230
R3 (Std Tier) 335 335
R4 (Std Tier) 445 445
*Maximum limits only. Additional application limits apply that will reduce these ampacities.

AUXILIARY RATINGS*
MAXIMUM
ITEM VOLTAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE WATTS
SIZE (AMPS)
Controls, Oil Pump And Heater Circuit† 115 15 —
Oil Pump 115 1.48 130
Oil Sump Heater 115 4.35 500
Oil Vaporizer Heater Circuit† 115 15 —
Oil Vaporizer Heater 115 13 1500
*Factory wired to VFD.
†Minimum circuit ampacity of 15 amps.

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Controls
Microprocessor controls Capacity control
Microprocessor controls provide the safety, interlock, ca- • Leaving chilled liquid control
pacity control, indications and accessibility necessary to • Entering chilled liquid control
operate the chiller in a safe and efficient manner. • Soft loading control by temperature or load ramping
• Hot gas bypass valve (optional)
Control system • Power (demand) limiter
The microprocessor control on each Carrier chiller is • Automatic chilled liquid reset (3 methods)
factory-mounted, factory-wired, and factory-tested to • Manual speed control
ensure machine protection and efficient capacity control.
Interlocks
In addition, the program logic ensures proper starting,
stopping, and recycling of the chiller and provides a com- • Manual/automatic remote start
munication link to the Carrier Comfort Network® (CCN) • Starting/stopping sequence
system. Pre-lube/post-lube
Pre-flow/post-flow
Features • Compressor run interlock
Control system • Pre-start check of safeties and alerts
• Component test and diagnostic check • Low chilled liquid (load) recycle
• Programmable recycle allows chiller to recycle at opti- • Monitor/number compressor starts and run hours
mum loads for decreased operating costs • Manual reset of safeties
• Menu-driven keypad interface for status display, set Indications
point control, and system configuration • Chiller operating status message
• CCN system compatible • Power-on
• Primary and secondary status messages • Pre-start diagnostic check
• Individual start/stop schedules for local and CCN opera- • Compressor motor amps
tion modes • Alert (pre-alarm)††
• Recall of up to 25 alarm messages and 25 alert mes- • Alarm
sages with diagnostic help • Contact for remote alarm
• Two chiller lead/lag with third chiller standby is stan- • Safety shutdown messages
dard in the PIC III software • Elapsed time (hours of operation)
• Optional soft stop unloading decreases compressor • Chiller input kW
speed to unload the motor to the configured amperage • Demand kW
level prior to stopping Drive control parameters
• Languages pre-programmed at factory for English, Chi-
nese, Japanese, Korean • Compressor 100% speed (Hz)
• ILT (International Language Translator) available for • Motor rated load kW
conversion of extended ASCII characters • Motor rated load amps
• Motor nameplate amps
Safety cutouts • Motor nameplate RPM
• Motor high temperature*† • Motor nameplate kW
• Refrigerant (condenser) high pressure*† • Inverter PWM (pulse width modulation) frequency
• Refrigerant (cooler) low temperature*†
• Lube oil low pressure*
• Compressor (refrigerant) high discharge temperature*
• Under voltage**
• Over voltage**
• Cooler and condenser liquid flow
• Motor overload†
• Motor acceleration time *Can be configured by the user to provide alert indication
• Intermittent power loss** at user-defined limit.
• Motor stall protection †Override protection: Causes compressor to first unload
• Low level ground fault and then, if necessary, shut down.
• Cooler and condenser freeze prevention* **Will not require manual reset or cause an alarm if auto-
• Low oil temperature restart after power failure is enabled.
• Motor current imbalance ††By display code only.
• Motor rotation reversal
• Excessive motor amps
• Motor starts limit
• VFD speed out of range
• High VFD inverter temperature*†
• DC bus voltage (Low/High)

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Controls (cont)
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY (Front View)
ICVC ENGLISH DISPLAY IN ENGLISH UNITS

51.5 44.0 43.7

75.0 81.7 82.1

24.1 145.2 51.5

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ICVC CHINESE DISPLAY IN METRIC UNITS

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10.8 6.7 6.5

23.9 27.6 27.8

166.2 62.9 51.5

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 CCN COMMUNICATION WIRING FOR MULTIPLE CHILLERS (TYPICAL)

DRAIN WIRE GROUND DRAIN WIRE DRAIN WIRE DRAIN WIRE

BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK
WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE
RED RED RED RED

LEGEND NOTE: Field-supplied terminal strip must be located in control panel.

CCM — Chiller Control Module
Factory Wiring

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Field Wiring

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Controls (cont)
Control sequence
CONTROL SEQUENCE
To start — Local start-up (manual start-up) is initiated by
0 0 pressing the LOCAL or CCN menu softkey, which is indi-
cated on the default international chiller visual control
MACHINE SAFETIES,
EVAPORATOR PUMP
(ICVC) screen. Time schedule 01 or 03, respectively, must
be in the Occupied mode and the internal 15-minute start-
CONDENSER WATER
to-start and the 1-minute stop-to-start inhibit timers must
PUMP have expired. All pre-start safeties are checked to verify
that all prestart alerts and safeties are within limits (if one is
WATER FLOWS not, an indication of the fault displays and the start will be
delayed or is aborted). The signal is sent to start the cooler
CHILLED WATER
liquid pump. Five seconds later, the condenser liquid pump
TEMP, TOWER FAN
CONTROL
is energized. If satisfied, it checks the chilled liquid temper-
ature against the control point. If the temperature is less
OIL PUMP
than or equal to the chilled liquid control point, the con-
denser liquid pump is deenergized and the chiller goes into
a recycle mode.
OIL PRESSURE
VERIFIED If the chilled liquid temperature is high enough, the start-
VFD FAULT TEST up sequence continues. The oil pump is started and waits a
COMPRESSOR, PHASE
REVERSAL, minimum of 45 sec to verify oil flow. Once oil flow is veri-
COMPRESSOR AND
SERVICE ONTIME COMPRESSOR
fied, the VFD is energized. The control will monitor for a
RUNNING phase reversal condition. At this time, the following occurs:
RAMP VFD TO
TARGET SPEED
• The “start-to-stop” timer is activated.
• The “compressor on-time” and “service on-time” timers
15-MINUTE
START-TO-START
are activated.
TIMER • The “starts in 12-hour counter” advances by one.
1-MINUTE
• The “total compressor starts counter” advances by one.
STOP-T O-START
TIMER (SOFTWARE Once started — If the VFD average current >5% within
VERSION 13)
15 seconds after VFD start, the machine enters run mode
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A B C D E F G H I J L O/A
K
Once the target speed is met the controls, enter the capac-
TIME
ity control mode.
0 — Phase reversal monitored
A — START INITIATED: Pre-start checks are made; evaporator pump Shutdown sequence — The chiller shutdown is initiated
started
B — Condenser liquid pump started (5 seconds after A); tower fan control if any of the following occur:
enabled
C — Liquid flows verified (30 sec to 5 minutes maximum after B) • The Stop button is pressed for at least one second (the
D — Chilled liquid temperature checked against control point; oil pump alarm light blinks once to confirm the stop command).
on. • A recycle shutdown is initiated.
E — Oil pressure verified (oil pressure verified 45-300 sec after D).
F — VFD starts; phase reversal conditions monitored; compressor • The time schedule has gone into unoccupied mode.
ontime and service ontime start; 15-minute inhibit timer starts (VFD • The chiller protective limit has been reached and the
fault tests for 15 sec after F)
G — Verify average current >5% within 15 sec after VFD start, ramp to chiller is in alarm.
VFD target speed. • The start/stop status is overridden to stop from the
H — Compressor reaches target speed, chiller set to running status
I — Shutdown initiated: Target VFD speed to 0% (or J occurs) ICVC, CCN system, or building management system.
J — Ramp down until percent line current < soft stop amps threshold Once the controls shutdown sequence is initiated, the
(0-60 sec after I)
K — Oil pump relay off (1-20 sec after J) compressor is stopped and the VFD target speed is set to 0.
L — Evaporator pump deenergized (60 sec after K); condenser pump
and tower fan control may continue to operate if condenser pressure If optional soft stop unloading is activated when the Stop
is high; evaporator pump may continue if in RECYCLE mode button is pressed or the remote contacts open, motor
O/A — Restart permitted (both inhibit timers expired) (minimum of 15 min-
utes after F; minimum of 3 minutes after L) speed decreases to a configured amperage level, and the
compressor is stopped. The display indicates “Shutdown in
Progress” while the motor speed decreases. Compressor
ontime and service ontime timers stop once the current in
all phases is <5%, indicating a VFD Stop Complete. The oil
pump and cooler liquid pump are then deenergized. The
condenser liquid pump shuts down when the refrigerant
temperature or entering condenser liquid temperature is be-
low pre-established limits. The 3-minute start-to-stop timer
starts.
Restart — Restart is permitted after both inhibit timers
have expired. If shutdown was due to a safety shutdown,
the reset button must be depressed before restarting the
chiller.

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Typical piping and wiring
23XRV CHILLER
(UNIT WITH R COMPRESSOR SHOWN)

MAIN COMPRESSOR
MOTOR POWER
1 1
1
1
8
7
6

TO CHILLED LIQUID PUMP

TO CONDENSER LIQUID PUMP 2
TO COOLING TOWER FAN

TO
COOLING
TOWER
9

3
3

FROM
COOLING TO
TOWER FROM LOAD
LOAD

DRAIN
5

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LEGEND NOTES:
1 — Disconnect 1. Wiring and piping (with flexible connections) shown are for general point-of-
2 — Unit-Mounted VFD/Control Center connection only and are not intended to show details for a specific installation.
3 — Pressure Gages Certified field wiring and dimensional diagrams are available on request.
4 — Chilled Liquid Pump 2. All wiring must comply with applicable codes.
5 — Condenser Liquid Pump 3. Refer to Carrier System Design Manual for details regarding piping techniques.
6 — Chilled Liquid Pump Starter 4. Wiring not shown for optional devices such as:
7 — Condenser Liquid Pump Starter • remote start/stop
8 — Cooling Tower Fan Starter • remote alarms
9 — Vents • optional safety device
• 4 to 20 mA resets
Piping • optional remote sensors
Control Wiring • kW output
Power Wiring • head pressure reference
5. Flow switches are NOT required.
6. Carrier suggests vibration spring isolation for chillers installed in upper floors.
Carrier suggests that a structural engineer be consulted if the transmission of
vibrations from mechanical equipment is of concern.

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Control wiring schematic
23XRV COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT

LEGEND
CCM — Chiller Control Module
CCN — Carrier Comfort Network®
ICVC — International Chiller Visual Controller

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Application data
23XRV MACHINE FOOTPRINT
A

D
C

CL
VESSELS

CL COND.

ACCESSORY
SOLEPLATE B
TYP.
0’-3” F
[76.2mm]
CL
COOLER

E
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X X* G

0’-01/2”
[13mm] Y Y*
TYP.

*See detail on page 18.

23XRV DIMENSIONS (ft-in.) DIMENSIONS (mm)

HEAT EXCHANGER
SIZE A B C D E F G A B C D E F G
30-32 12-103/4 5-41/4 0 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 3931 1632 0 92 349 229 13
35-37 14- 71/4 5-41/4 0 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 4451 1632 0 92 349 229 13
40-42 12-103/4 6-0 0-11/2 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 3931 1829 38 92 349 229 13
45-47 14- 71/4 6-0 0-11/2 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 4451 1829 38 92 349 229 13
50-52 12-103/4 6-51/2 0- 1/2 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 3931 1969 13 92 349 229 13
55-57 14- 71/4 6-51/2 0- 1/2 0-35/8 1-13/4 0-9 0-1/2 4451 1969 13 92 349 229 13

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Application data (cont)
23XRV ISOLATION WITH ACCESSORY SOLEPLATE PACKAGE

TYPICAL ISOLATION STANDARD ISOLATION

ELASTOMERIC PAD

VIEW Y-Y

ISOLATION WITH ISOLATION PACKAGE ONLY

(STANDARD)

NOTE: Isolation package includes 4 elastomeric pads.

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ACCESSORY SOLEPLATE DETAIL

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VIEW X-X

NOTES:
1. Dimensions in ( ) are in millimeters.
2. Accessory soleplate package includes 4 soleplates, 16 jacking screws and leveling
pads. Requires isolation package.
3. Jacking screws to be removed after grout has set.
4. Thickness of grout will vary, depending on the amount necessary to level chiller. Use
only pre-mixed non-shrinking grout, Ceilcote 748 or Chemrex Embeco 636 Plus
Grout, 0-11/2 (38.1) to 0-21/4 (57) thick.
5. Service clearance under the chiller is enhanced if leveling pads are not extended
along the entire length of the heat exchangers.

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 23XRV NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS
NOZZLE-IN-HEAD WATERBOXES

DISCHARGE END SUCTION END

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FRAME 3

12 3
6
9

5
11 8 2

10 4 1
7

DISCHARGE END SUCTION END

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FRAMES 4 AND 5

NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT CODES FOR ALL 23XRV NOZZLE-IN-HEAD WATERBOXES

COOLER WATERBOXES CONDENSER WATERBOXES

PASS Arrangement PASS Arrangement
In Out In Out
Code* Code*
8 5 A 11 2 P
1 1
5 8 B 2 11 Q
7 9 C 10 12 R
2 2
4 6 D 1 3 S
7 6 E 10 3 T
3 3
4 9 F 1 12 U
*Refer to certified drawings.

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Application data (cont)
23XRV NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS (cont)

MARINE WATERBOXES

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DISCHARGE END SUCTION END

FRAME 3
NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT CODES

COOLER WATERBOXES CONDENSER WATERBOXES

PASS Arrangement PASS Arrangement
In Out In Out
Code Code
8 5 A — — —
1 1
5 8 B — — —
7 9 C 10 12 R
2 2
4 6 D 1 3 S
7 6 E — — —
3 3
4 9 F — — —

DISCHARGE END SUCTION END

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FRAMES 4, AND 5
NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT CODES

COOLER WATERBOXES CONDENSER WATERBOXES

PASS Arrangement PASS Arrangement
In Out In Out
Code Code
9 6 A — — —
1 1
6 9 B — — —
7 9 C 10 12 R
2 2
4 6 D 1 3 S
7 6 E — — —
3 3
4 9 F — — —

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 23XRV WATERBOX NOZZLE SIZES (Nozzle-In-Head and Marine Waterboxes)
FRAME PRESSURE NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (in.) ACTUAL PIPE ID (in.)
PASS
SIZE psig (kPa) Cooler Condenser Cooler Condenser
1 10 10 10.020 10.020
150/300
3 (1034/2068) 2 8 8 7.981 7.981
3 6 6 6.065 6.065
1 10 10 10.020 10.020
150/300
4 (1034/2068) 2 8 8 7.981 7.981
3 6 6 6.065 6.065
1 10 10 10.020 10.020
150/300
5 (1034/2068) 2 8 10 7.981 10.020
3 6 8 6.065 7.981

RELIEF VALVE LOCATIONS

LOCATION FRAME RELIEF VALVE OUTLET SIZE QUANTITY WITHOUT QUANTITY WITH
SIZE ISOLATION VALVES ISOLATION VALVES
Discharge Pipe Assembly 3-5 11/4-in. NPT FEMALE CONNECTOR 1 1
Cooler 3-5 11/4-in. NPT FEMALE CONNECTOR 2 1
Condenser 3-5 11/4-in. NPT FEMALE CONNECTOR 2 2
Optional Storage Tank N/A 1-in. NPT FEMALE CONNECTOR 2 2

NOTE: All valves relieve at 185 psig (1275 kPa).

RELIEF VALVE ARRANGEMENTS

WITH OPTIONAL ISOLATION OF DISCHARGE AND COOLER
UNITS WITH Q COMPRESSOR

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WITH OPTIONAL ISOLATION WITHOUT OPTIONAL ISOLATION

UNITS WITH R COMPRESSOR

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WITH OPTIONAL ISOLATION WITHOUT OPTIONAL ISOLATION

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Application data (cont)
Vent and drain connections Each heat exchanger and economizer (if equipped)
Nozzle-in-head waterboxes have vent and drain connec- is ASME ‘U’ stamped on the refrigerant side of each
tions on covers. Marine waterboxes have vent and drain vessel.
connections on waterbox shells. Relief valve discharge pipe sizing
Provide high points of the chiller piping system with vents See page 21 for number of relief valves.
and the low points with drains. If shutoff valves are provid-
ed in the main liquid pipes near the unit, a minimal amount Relief valve discharge piping size should be calculated
of system liquid is lost when the heat exchangers are per the current version of the ASHRAE 15, latest edition,
code using the tabulated C factors for each vessel shown in
drained. This reduces the time required for drainage and
saves on the cost of re-treating the system liquid. the table below.
23XRV RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE SIZING
It is recommended that pressure gages be provided at
points of entering and leaving liquid to measure pressure VESSEL RELIEF
drop through the heat exchanger. Gages may be installed VALVE FIELD
HEAT FRAME REQUIRED RATED CONNECTION
as shown in Pressure Gage Location table. Pressure gages EXCHANGER SIZE C FACTOR
(lb air/Min) C FACTOR SIZE (FPT)
installed at the vent and drain connections do not include (lb air/Min)
nozzle pressure losses. 30 to 32 43.4 70.8 1 1 /4 
Use a reliable differential pressure gage to measure pres- 35 to 37 49.5 70.8 1 1 /4 
sure differential when determining liquid flow. Regular gag- 40 to 42 50.4 70.8 1 1 /4 
COOLER
es of the required pressure range do not have the accuracy 45 to 47 57.4 70.8 1 1 /4 
to provide accurate measurement of flow conditions. 50 to 52 53.7 70.8 1 1 /4 
55 to 57 61.1 70.8 1 1 /4 
PRESSURE GAGE LOCATION
30 to 32 41.4 70.8 1 1 /4 
NUMBER 35 to 37 47.1 70.8 1 1 /4 
GAGE LOCATION
OF
(Cooler or Condenser) 40 to 42 47.1 70.8 1 1 /4 
PASSES CONDENSER
45 to 47 53.7 70.8 1 1 /4 
1 or 3 One gage in each waterbox
50 to 52 51.2 70.8 1 1 /4 
2 Two gages in waterbox with nozzles
55 to 57 58.3 70.8 1 1 /4 

ASME stamping Carrier further recommends that an oxygen sensor be

All 23XRV heat exchangers are constructed in accordance installed to protect personnel. Sensor should be able to
with ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerat- sense the depletion or displacement of oxygen in the ma-
ing, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) 15 Safety Code for chine room below 19.5% volume oxygen per ASHRAE
Mechanical Refrigeration (latest edition). This code, in 15, latest edition.
turn, requires conformance with ASME (American Society
of Mechanical Engineers) Code for Unfired Pressure Ves- Design pressures
sels wherever applicable. Design and test pressures for heat exchangers are listed
below.
DESIGN AND TEST PRESSURES (23XRV)
SHELL SIDE STANDARD TUBE SIDE OPTIONAL TUBE SIDE
PRESSURES (Refrigerant) (Liquid) (Liquid)
psig kPa psig kPa psig kPa
Leak Test at Design Pressure* 185 1276 150 1034 300 2068
Hydrostatic — — 195 1344 390 2689
Proof Test* 204 1407 — — — —
*Nitrogen/Helium.
HEAT EXCHANGER MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Shell HR Steel ASME SA516 GR 70
Tube Sheet HR Steel ASME SA516 GR 70
Condenser/Cooler Waterbox Cover HR Steel ASME SA516 GR 70, SA-36, or SA-285 GRC
ASME SA675 GR 60, SA-516 GR70, or SA-181 CL70,
Condenser/Cooler Waterbox Shell HR Steel SA-36, SA-675 GR70, SAE AME 7496
Tubes Finned Copper ASME SB359
Discharge/Suction
Pipe Steel ASME SA106 GRB
Flanges Steel ASME SA105
LEGEND
ASME — American Society of Mechanical Engineers
HR — Hot Rolled

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Insulation conforms with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard
94, Classification 94 HF-1. Both the 1/2-in. foam and the
23XRV MINIMUM FIELD-INSTALLED INSULATION 3/ -in. vinyl layer will pass flammability test method
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REQUIREMENTS MVSS 302.
INSULATION Field insulation — As indicated in the Condensation vs
COMPONENT SIZE Relative Humidity table, the factory insulation provides
ft2 m2
30-32 96 8.9 excellent protection against condensation under most op-
35-37 108 10.0 erating conditions. If temperatures in the equipment area
40-42 109 10.1 exceed the maximum design conditions, extra insulation is
Cooler 45-47 122 11.3
50-52 115 10.7 recommended.
55-57 130 12.1 If the machine is to be field insulated, obtain the approx-
Misc. Liquid Lines All Sizes 21 2.0 imate areas from the 23XRV Minimum Field-Installed Insu-
Economizer All Sizes 20 1.9 lation Requirements table.
Compressor Motor All Sizes 17 1.6
Insulation of waterbox is made only in the field and this
area is not included in 23XRV Minimum Field-Installed In-
Factory insulation — Thermal insulation is factory- sulation Requirements table. When insulating the covers,
provided to the following areas: allow for service access and removal of covers. To estimate
• Cooler (not including waterbox) water-box cover areas, refer to certified drawings.
• Suction line High humidity jobsite locations may require field sup-
• Compressor and motor plied and installed insulation on the float chamber, suction
• Oil cooling line and oil return system line (oil and refrig- housing, and the lower half of the condenser.
erant lines at or near evaporator pressure are insulated)
• VFD cooling line (oil and refrigerant lines at or near CONDENSATION VS RELATIVE HUMIDITY*
evaporator pressure are insulated) ROOM DRY-BULB TEMPERATURE
• Motor cooling line AMOUNT OF 80 F (27 C) 90 F (32 C) 100 F (38 C)
CONDENSATION
• Vaporizer % Relative Humidity
• Liquid line and discharge line None 80 76 70
• Float chamber Slight 87 84 77
• Optional economizer (including vent line and econo- Extensive 94 91 84
mizer muffler) *These approximate figures are based on 35 F (1.7 C) saturated suction
temperature. A 2° F (1.1° C) change in saturated suction temperature
Factory insulation is not available for the waterboxes. changes the relative humidity values by 1% in the same direction.
Insulation applied at the factory is 1/2-in. (13 mm) thick Minimum fluid loop volume
closed cell and 1/2-in. (13 mm) open cell PVC-Nitrile foam.
Some parts of the chiller are also treated with an outer Minimum fluid volume must be in excess of 1.5 gal per ton
layer of 3/16-in. (5 mm) thick vinyl. The 1/2-in. (13 mm) (1.6 L per kW) for comfort cooling applications and apply
3 to 5 gal per ton (3.2 to 5.4 L per kW) fluid loop volume
closed cell foam has a thermal conductivity K value of
for process applications.
0.28 (BTU in.)/(hr sq ft °F) [0.0404 W/(m °C)] and

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Guide specifications
Variable Speed Screw Chiller
HVAC Guide Specifications
Size Range: 250 to 550 Tons (879 to 1934 kW)
Nominal
Carrier Model Number: 23XRV
Part 1 — General
1.01 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Microprocessor-controlled liquid chiller shall use a
semi-hermetic screw compressor using refrigerant
HFC-134a only. Chiller refrigerant shall not have a
planned phase out date.
B. If a manufacturer proposes a liquid chiller using
HCFC-123 refrigerant, which has a planned phase
out date, then the manufacturer shall include in the
chiller price:
1. A vapor activated alarm system consisting of all
alarms, sensors, safeties, and ventilation equip-
ment as required by ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
15 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration
(latest edition) with the quotation. System shall
be capable of responding to HCFC-123 levels
of 10 ppm Allowable Exposure Limit (AEL).
2. A free-standing refrigerant storage tank and
pumpout unit shall be provided. The storage
vessels shall be designed per ASME Section VIII
Division 1 code with 300 psig (2068 kPa)
design pressure. Double relief valves per ANSI/
ASHRAE 15, latest edition, shall be provided.
The tank shall include a liquid level gage and
pressure gage. The pumpout unit shall use a
semi-hermetic reciprocating compressor with
water-cooled condenser. Condenser water pip-
ing, 3-phase motor power, and 115-volt control
power shall be installed at the jobsite by the
installing contractor.
3. Zero emission purge unit capable of operating
even when the chiller is not operating.
4. Back-up relief valve to rupture disk.
5. Factory-installed chiller pressurizing system to
prevent leakage of noncondensables into the
chiller during shutdown periods.
6. Plant room ventilation.
7. Removal and disposal of refrigerant at the end
of the phase out period.
8. Chillers utilizing a purge unit shall include in the
machine price the costs to perform the follow-
ing regular maintenance procedures:
a. Weekly: Check refrigerant charge.
b. Quarterly: Charge purge unit dehydrator at
least quarterly, more often if necessary.
Clean foul gas strainer. Perform chemical
analysis of oil.
c. Annually: Clean and inspect all valves. Drain
and flush purge shell. Clean orifices.
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1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Chiller performance shall be rated in accordance
with AHRI Standard 550/590, latest edition.
B. Equipment and installation shall be in compliance
with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (latest edition).
C. Cooler and condenser refrigerant side shall include
ASME “U” stamp and nameplate certifying compli-
ance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1 code for
unfired pressure vessels.
D. A manufacturer’s data report is required to verify
pressure vessel construction adherence to ASME
vessel construction requirements. Form U-1 as
required per ASME code rules is to be furnished
to the owner. The U-1 Form must be signed by a
qualified inspector, holding a National Board
Commission, certifying that construction conforms
to the latest ASME Code Section VIII, Div. 1 for
pressure vessels. The ASME symbol “U” must also
be stamped on the heat exchanger. Vessels specifi-
cally exempted from the scope of the code must
come with material, test, and construction methods
certification and detailed documents similar to
ASME U-1; further, these must be signed by an offi-
cer of the company.
E. Chiller shall be designed and constructed to meet
UL and UL of Canada requirements and have labels
appropriately affixed.
F. Unit shall be manufactured in a facility registered to
ISO 9001 Manufacturing Quality Standard.
G. Each compressor assembly shall undergo a mechan-
ical run-in test to verify vibration levels, oil pressures,
and temperatures are within acceptable limits. Each
compressor assembly shall be proof tested at a mini-
mum 204 psig (1407 kPa) and leak tested at
185 psig (1276 kPa) with a tracer gas mixture.
H. Entire chiller assembly shall be proof tested at
204 psig (1407 kPa) and leak tested at 185 psig
(1276 kPa) with a tracer gas mixture on the refriger-
ant side. The leak test shall not allow any leaks
greater than 0.5 oz per year of refrigerant. The
water side of each heat exchanger shall be hydro-
statically tested at 1.3 times rated working pressure.
I. Prior to shipment, the chiller automated controls
test shall be executed to check for proper wiring and
ensure correct controls operation.
J. Chillers shall have factory-mounted, factory-wired
and factory-tested unit-mounted variable frequency
drive (VFD). Proper VFD operation shall be con-
firmed prior to shipment.
1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Unit shall be stored and handled in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Unit shall be shipped with all refrigerant piping and
control wiring factory-installed.
C. Unit shall be shipped charged with oil and full
charge of refrigerant HFC-134a or a nitrogen hold-
ing charge as specified on the equipment schedule.
 D. Unit shall be shipped with firmly attached labels that
indicate name of manufacturer, chiller model num-
ber, chiller serial number, and refrigerant used.
E. If the unit is to be exported, the manufacturer shall
provide sufficient protection against sea water corro-
sion, making the unit suitable for shipment in a
standard open top ocean shipping container.
F. Chiller and starter shall be stored indoors, protected
from construction dirt and moisture. Chiller shall be
inspected under shipping tarps, bags, or crates to be
sure water has not collected during transit. Protec-
tive shipping covers shall be kept in place until
machine is ready for installation. The inside of the
protective cover shall meet the following criteria:
1. Temperature is between 40 F (4.4 C) and
120 F (48.9 C)
2. Relative humidity is between 10% and 80%
non-condensing.
1.04 WARRANTY
Warranty shall include parts and labor for one year
after start-up or 18 months from shipment, which-
ever occurs first. A refrigerant warranty shall be
provided for a period of 5 years.
C. Motor:
Part 2 — Products
2.01 EQUIPMENT
A. General:
Factory-assembled, single piece, liquid chiller shall
consist of compressor, motor, VFD, lubrication sys-
tem, cooler, condenser, initial oil and refrigerant
operating charges, microprocessor control system,
and documentation required prior to start-up.
B. Compressor:
1. One variable speed, tri-rotor screw compressor
of the high performance type.
2. Compressor and motor shall be hermetically
sealed into a common assembly and arranged
for easy field servicing.
3. The compressor motor shall be accessible for
servicing without removing the compressor
base from the chiller. Connections to the com-
pressor casing shall use O-rings and gaskets to
reduce the occurrence of refrigerant leakage.
Connections to the compressor shall be flanged
or bolted for easy disassembly.
4. Compressor bearings must have individual
design life of 500,000 hours or greater.
5. Compressor shall provide capacity modulation
from 100% to 15% capacity without the use of
hot gas bypass or mechanical unloaders.
6. Compressor shall be provided with a factory-
installed positive pressure lubrication system to
deliver oil under pressure to bearings and rotors
at all operating conditions. Lubrication system
shall include:
a. Oil pump with factory-installed motor con-
tactor with overload protection.
b. Oil pressure sensor with differential readout
at main control center.
c. Oil pressure regulator.
d. Oil filter with isolation valves to allow filter
change without removal of refrigerant
charge.
e. Oil sump heater [115 v, 50 or 60 Hz] con-
trolled from unit microprocessor.
f. Oil reservoir temperature sensor with main
control center digital readout.
g. All wiring to oil pump, oil heater, and con-
trols shall be pre-wired in the factory and
power shall be applied to check proper
operation prior to shipment.
7. Compressor shall be fully field serviceable.
Compressors that must be removed and
returned to the factory for service shall be
unacceptable.
8. Acoustical attenuation shall be provided as
required, to achieve a maximum (full load
or part load) sound level, measured per AHRI
Standard 575 (latest edition).
1. Compressor motor shall be of the semi-
hermetic, liquid refrigerant cooled, squirrel
cage, induction type suitable for voltage shown
on the equipment schedule.
2. If an open (air-cooled) motor is provided, a
compressor shaft seal leakage containment
system shall be provided:
a. An oil reservoir shall collect oil and refriger-
ant that leaks past the seal.
b. A float device shall be provided to open
when the reservoir is full, directing the
refrigerant/oil mixture back into the com-
pressor housing.
c. A refrigerant sensor shall be located next to
the open drive seal to detect leaks.
3. Motors shall be suitable for operation in a
refrigerant atmosphere and shall be cooled by
atomized refrigerant in contact with the motor
windings.
4. Motor stator shall be arranged for service or
removal with only minor compressor disassem-
bly and without removing main refrigerant
piping connections.
5. Full load operation of the motor shall not
exceed nameplate rating.
6. One motor winding temperature sensor (and
one spare) shall be provided.
7. Should mechanical contractor choose to pro-
vide a chiller with an air-cooled motor instead of
the specified semi-hermetic motor, the contrac-
tor shall install additional cooling equipment to
dissipate the motor heat.
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Guide specifications (cont)
The following formula applies:
Btuh = (FLkW motor) (0.05) (3413)
Btuh = (FLkW motor) (171)
and, alternately
Tons = Btuh/12,000
The additional piping, valves, air-handling
equipment, insulation, wiring, switchgear
changes, ductwork, and coordination with other
trades shall be the responsibility of the mechan-
ical contractor. Shop drawings reflecting any
changes to the design shall be included in the
submittal, and incorporated into the final as-
built drawings for the project.
8. Also, if an open motor is provided, a mechani-
cal room thermostat shall be provided and set
at 104 F (40 C). If this temperature is
exceeded, the chillers shall shut down and an
alarm signal shall be generated to the central
Energy Management System (EMS) display
module, prompting the service personnel to
diagnose and repair the cause of the overtem-
perature condition. The mechanical contractor
shall be responsible for all changes to the
design, including coordination with temperature
control, electrical and other trades. In addition,
the electrical power consumption of any auxil-
iary ventilation and/or mechanical cooling
required to maintain the mechanical room con-
ditions stated above shall be considered in the
determination of conformance to the scheduled
chiller energy efficiency requirement.
D. Evaporator and Condenser:
1. Evaporator and condenser shall be of shell and
tube type construction, each in separate shells.
Units shall be fabricated with high-performance
tubing, steel shell and tube sheets with fabri-
cated steel waterboxes. Waterboxes shall be
nozzle-in-head type with stub out nozzles having
Victaulic grooves to allow for use of Victaulic
couplings.
2. Tubing shall be copper, high-efficiency type,
with integral internal and external enhance-
ment unless otherwise noted. Tubes shall be
nominal 3/4-in. OD with nominal wall thickness
of 0.025 in. measured at the root of the fin
unless otherwise noted. Tubes shall be rolled
into tube sheets and shall be individually
replaceable. Tube sheet holes shall be double
grooved for joint structural integrity. Intermedi-
ate support sheet spacing shall not exceed
36 in. (914 mm).
3. Waterboxes and nozzle connections shall be
designed for 150 psig (1034 kPa) minimum
working pressure unless otherwise noted.
Nozzles should have grooves to allow use of
Victaulic couplings.
4. The tube sheets of the cooler and condenser
shall be bolted together to allow for field disas-
sembly and reassembly.
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5. The vessel shall display an ASME nameplate
that shows the pressure and temperature data
and the “U” stamp for ASME Section VIII,
Division 1. A re-seating pressure relief valve(s)
shall be installed on each heat exchanger. If a
non-reseating type is used, a backup reseating
type shall be installed in series.
6. Waterboxes shall have vents, drains, and covers
to permit tube cleaning within the space shown
on the drawings. A thermistor type temperature
sensor with quick connects shall be factory-
installed in each water nozzle.
7. Cooler shall be designed to prevent liquid refrig-
erant from entering the compressor. Devices
that introduce pressure losses (such as mist
eliminators) shall not be acceptable because
they are subject to structural failures that can
result in extensive compressor damage.
8. Tubes shall be individually replaceable from
either end of the heat exchanger without affect-
ing the strength and durability of the tube sheet
and without causing leakage in adjacent tubes.
9. The condenser shell shall include a FLASC
(Flash Subcooler) which cools the condensed
liquid refrigerant to a reduced temperature,
thereby increasing the refrigeration cycle
efficiency.
E. Refrigerant Flow Control:
To improve part load efficiency, liquid refrigerant
shall be metered from the condenser to the cooler
using a float-type metering valve to maintain the
proper liquid level of refrigerant in the heat
exchangers under both full and part load operating
conditions. By maintaining a liquid seal at the float
valve, bypassed hot gas from the condenser to the
cooler is eliminated.
F. Controls, Safeties, and Diagnostics:
1. Controls:
a. The chiller shall be provided with a factory-
installed and factory-wired microprocessor
control center. The control center shall include
a 16-line by 40-character liquid crystal display,
4 function keys, stop button, and alarm light.
Other languages are available using the inter-
national language translator software.
b. All chiller and motor control monitoring shall
be displayed at the chiller control panel.
c. The controls shall make use of non-volatile
memory.
d. The chiller control system shall have the ability
to interface and communicate directly to the
building control system.
e. The default standard display screen shall simul-
taneously indicate the following minimum
information:
1) Date and time of day
2) 24-character primary system status
message
 3) 24-character secondary status message
4) Chiller operating hours
5) Entering chilled water temperature
6) Leaving chilled water temperature
7) Evaporator refrigerant temperature
8) Entering condenser water temperature
9) Leaving condenser water temperature
10) Condenser refrigerant temperature
11) Oil supply pressure
12) Oil sump temperature
13) Percent motor rated load amps (RLA)
f. In addition to the default screen, status
screens shall be accessible to view the status
of every point monitored by the control
center including:
1) Evaporator pressure
2) Condenser pressure
3) Compressor speed
4) Bearing oil supply temperature
5) Compressor discharge temperature
6) Motor winding temperature
7) Number of compressor starts
8) Control point settings
9) Discrete output status of various devices
10) Variable frequency drive status
11) Optional spare input channels
12) Line current and voltage for each phase
13) Frequency, kW, kWhr, demand kW
g. Schedule Function:
The chiller controls shall be configurable for
manual or automatic start-up and shutdown.
In automatic operation mode, the controls
shall be capable of automatically starting and
stopping the chiller according to a stored
user programmable occupancy schedule.
The controls shall include built-in provisions
for accepting:
1) A minimum of two 365-day occupancy
schedules.
2) Minimum of 8 separate occupied/unoc-
cupied periods per day
3) Daylight savings start/end
4) 18 user-defined holidays
5) Means of configuring an occupancy
timed override
6) Chiller start-up and shutdown via remote
contact closure
h. Service Function:
The controls shall provide a password
protected service function which allows
authorized individuals to view an alarm
history file which shall contain the last
25 alarm/alert messages with time and date
stamp. These messages shall be displayed in
text form, not codes.
i. Network Window Function:
Each chiller control panel shall be capable of
viewing multiple point values and statuses
from other like controls connected on a
common network, including controller main-
tenance data. The operator shall be able to
alter the remote controller’s set points or
time schedule and to force point values or
statuses for those points that are operator
forcible. The control panel shall also have
access to the alarm history file of all like con-
trollers connected on the network.
j. Pump Control:
Upon request to start the compressor, the
control system shall start the chilled and
condenser water pumps and shall verify that
flows have been established.
k. Ramp Loading:
A user-configurable ramp loading rate, effec-
tive during the chilled water temperature
pulldown period, shall prevent a rapid
increase in compressor power consumption.
The controls shall allow configuration of the
ramp loading rate in either degrees per min-
ute of chilled water temperature pulldown or
percent motor amps per minute. During the
ramp loading period, a message shall be
displayed informing the operator that the
chiller is operating in ramp loading mode.
l. Chilled Water Reset:
The control center shall allow reset of the
chilled water temperature set point based on
any one of the following criteria:
1) Chilled water reset based on an external
4 to 20 mA signal.
2) Chilled water reset based on a remote
temperature sensor (such as outdoor
air).
3) Chilled water reset based on water tem-
perature rise across the evaporator.
m. Demand Limit:
The control center shall limit amp draw of
the compressor to the rated load amps or to
a lower value based on one of the following
criteria:
1) Demand limit based on a user input
ranging from 40% to 100% of compres-
sor rated load amps
2) Demand limit based on external 4 to
20 mA signal.
n. Controlled Compressor Shutdown:
The controls shall be capable of being
configured to soft stop the compressor. The
display shall indicate “shutdown in progress.”
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Guide specifications (cont)
2. Safeties:
a. Unit shall automatically shut down when any
of the following conditions occur (each of
these protective limits shall require manual
reset and cause an alarm message to be dis-
played on the control panel screen, inform-
ing the operator of the shutdown cause):
1) Motor overcurrent
2) Over voltage*
3) Under voltage*
4) Single cycle dropout* (LF-2 VFDs only)
5) Low oil sump temperature
6) Low evaporator refrigerant temperature
7) High condenser pressure
8) High motor temperature
9) High compressor discharge temperature
10) Low oil pressure
11) Prolonged stall
12) Loss of cooler water flow
13) Loss of condenser water flow
14) Variable frequency drive fault
15) High variable frequency drive temperature
* Shall not require manual reset or cause an
alarm if auto-restart after power failure is
enabled.
b. The control system shall detect conditions
that approach protective limits and take self-
corrective action prior to an alarm occur-
ring. The system shall automatically reduce
chiller capacity when any of the following
parameters are outside their normal operat-
ing range:
1) High condenser pressure
2) High motor temperature
3) Low evaporator refrigerant temperature
4) High motor amps
5) High VFD inverter temperature
c. During the capacity override period, a pre-
alarm (alert) message shall be displayed
informing the operator which condition is
causing the capacity override. Once the con-
dition is again within acceptable limits, the
override condition shall be terminated and
the chiller shall revert to normal chilled
water control. If during either condition the
protective limit is reached, the chiller shall
shut down and a message shall be displayed
informing the operator which condition
caused the shutdown and alarm.
d. Internal built-in safeties shall protect the
chiller from loss of water flow. Differential
pressure switches shall not be allowed to be
the only form of freeze protection.
3. Diagnostics and Service:
a. A self diagnostic controls test shall be an
integral part of the control system to allow
quick identification of malfunctioning
components.
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b. Once the controls test has been initiated, all
pressure and temperature sensors shall be
checked to ensure they are within normal
operating range. A pump test shall automat-
ically energize the chilled water pump, con-
denser water pump, and oil pump. The
control system shall confirm that water flow
and oil pressure have been established and
require operator confirmation before pro-
ceeding to the next test.
c. In addition to the automated controls test,
the controls shall provide a manual test
which permits selection and testing of indi-
vidual control components and inputs. A
thermistor test and transducer test shall dis-
play on the ICVC screen the actual reading
of each transducer and each thermistor
installed on the chiller. All out-of-range sen-
sors shall be identified. Pressure transducers
shall be serviceable without the need for
refrigerant charge removal or isolation.
4. Multiple Chiller Control:
The chiller controls shall be supplied as stan-
dard with a two-chiller lead/lag and a third
chiller standby system. The control system shall
automatically start and stop a lag or second
chiller on a two-chiller system. If one of the two
chillers on line goes into a fault mode, the third
standby chiller shall be automatically started.
The two-chiller lead/lag system shall allow
manual rotation of the lead chiller and a stag-
gered restart of the chillers after a power fail-
ure. The lead/lag system shall include load
balancing if configured to do so.
G. Electrical Requirements:
1. Electrical contractor shall supply and install
main electrical power line, disconnect switches,
circuit breakers, and electrical protection
devices per local code requirements and as indi-
cated necessary by the chiller manufacturer.
2. Electrical contractor shall wire the chilled water
pump and flow, condenser water pump and
flow, and tower fan control circuit to the chiller
control circuit.
3. Electrical contractor shall supply and install
electrical wiring and devices required to inter-
face the chiller controls with the building control
system if applicable.
4. Electrical power shall be supplied to the unit at
the voltage, phase, and frequency listed in the
equipment schedule.
H. Piping Requirements — Instrumentation and Safeties:
1. Mechanical contractor shall supply and install
pressure gages in readily accessible locations in
piping adjacent to the chiller such that they can
be easily read from a standing position on the
floor. Scale range shall be such that design val-
ues shall be indicated at approximately mid-
scale.
 2. Gages shall be installed in the entering and leav-
ing water lines of the cooler and condenser.
I. Vibration Isolation:
Chiller manufacturer shall furnish neoprene isolator
pads for mounting equipment on a level concrete
surface.
J. Start-Up:
1. The chiller manufacturer shall provide a factory-
trained representative, employed by the chiller
manufacturer, to perform the start-up proce-
dures as outlined in the Start-Up, Operation
and Maintenance manual provided by the
chiller manufacturer.
2. Manufacturer shall supply the following
literature:
a. Start-up, operation and maintenance
instructions.
b. Installation instructions.
c. Field wiring diagrams.
d. One complete set of certified drawings.
K. Special Features:
1. Soleplate Package:
Unit manufacturer shall furnish a soleplate
package consisting of soleplates, jacking
screws, leveling pads, and neoprene pads.
2. Spring Isolators:
Spring isolators shall be field furnished and
selected for the desired degree of isolation.
3. Spare Sensors with Leads:
Unit manufacturer shall furnish additional tem-
perature sensors and leads.
4. Sound Insulation Kit:
Unit manufacturer shall furnish a sound insula-
tion kit that covers the compressor housing,
motor housing, compressor discharge pipe,
suction line, evaporator, and economizer (if
equipped).
5. Stand-Alone Pumpout Unit:
A free-standing pumpout unit shall be provided.
The pumpout unit shall use a semi-hermetic
reciprocating compressor with liquid-cooled
condenser. Condenser liquid piping and
3-phase motor power shall be installed at the
jobsite by the installing contractor.
6. Separate Storage Tank and Pumpout Unit:
A free-standing refrigerant storage tank and
pumpout unit shall be provided. The storage
vessels shall be designed per ASME Section VIII
Division 1 code with 150 psig (1034 kPa)
design pressure. Double relief valves per ANSI/
ASHRAE 15, latest edition, shall be provided.
The tank shall include a liquid level gage and
pressure gage. The pumpout shall use a
hermetic reciprocating compressor with
water-cooled condenser. Condenser water
piping and 3-phase motor power shall be
installed at the jobsite by the installing contrac-
tor.
7. Building Control System Interface (LON):
The chiller control system shall have the ability
to interface and communicate directly to the
building control using a LON based system. The
LonWorks Carrier Translator shall output data
in standard LON profiles.
8. Refrigerant Charge:
The chiller shall ship from the factory fully
charged with R-134a refrigerant and oil.
9. Thermal Insulation:
Unit manufacturer shall insulate the cooler
shell, economizer, suction elbow, motor shell
and motor cooling lines. Insulation shall be 1 in.
(25.4 mm) thick with a thermal conductivity not
exceeding
0.28
(Btu · in.)
hr. Ft2 F
( 0.0404 W
mC )
and shall conform to UL standard 94, classifica-
tion 94 HF-1.
10. Automatic Hot Gas Bypass:
Hot gas bypass valve and piping shall be
factory-furnished to permit chiller operation for
extended periods of time.
11. Cooler and Condenser Tubes:
Contact your local Carrier Representative for
other tube offerings.
12. Cooler and Condenser Passes:
Unit manufacturer shall provide the cooler and/
or condenser with 1, 2 or 3 pass configuration
on the water side.
13. Nozzle-In-Head, 300 psig (2068 kPa):
Unit manufacturer shall furnish nozzle-in-head
style waterboxes on the cooler and/or con-
denser rated at 300 psig (2068 kPa).
14. Marine Waterboxes, 150 psig (1034 kPa):
Unit manufacturer shall furnish marine style
waterboxes on cooler and/or condenser rated
at 150 psig (1034 kPa).
15. Marine Waterboxes, 300 psig (2068 kPa):
Unit manufacturer shall furnish marine style
waterboxes on cooler and/or condenser rated
at 300 psig (2068 kPa).
16. Flanged Water Nozzles:
Unit manufacturer shall furnish standard
flanged piping connections on the cooler and/
or condenser.
17. Hinges:
Unit manufacturer shall furnish hinges on
waterboxes to facilitate tube cleaning.
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18. Optional Compressor Discharge Isolation Valve
and Liquid Line Ball Valve:
These items shall be factory-installed to allow
isolation of the refrigerant charge in the con-
denser for servicing the compressor.
19. Pumpout Unit:
A refrigerant pumpout system shall be installed
on the chiller. Pumpout system shall include a
hermetic compressor and drive, internal piping,
internal wiring, and motor. Field-supplied main
power wiring and water piping shall be
required.
20. BACnet Communication Option:
Shall provide factory-installed communication
capability with a BACnet MS/TP network.
Allows integration with i-Vu® Open control sys-
tem or a BACnet building automation system.
21. Optional Seismic Isolation Package:
Package shall meet International Building Code
and ASCE 7 seismic qualification requirements
in concurrence with ICC ES AC156 Accep-
tance Criteria for Seismic Qualification by
Shake-Table Testing of Nonstructural Compo-
nents and Systems. Manufacturer shall provide
seismic certificate from OSHPD (California
only).
22. Unit-Mounted Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
with Built-In Harmonic LiquiFlo™ II Filter:
a. Design:
1) The VFD shall be refrigerant cooled,
microprocessor based, pulse width mod-
ulated design. Water-cooled designs are
not acceptable.
2) Input and output power devices shall be
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors
(IGBTs).
3) Rectifier shall convert incoming fixed
voltage/frequency to fixed DC voltage.
4) Transistorized inverter and control regu-
lator shall convert fixed DC voltage to a
sinusoidal PWM waveform.
5) Low voltage control sections and main
power sections shall be physically
isolated.
6) Integrated controls shall coordinate
motor speed to optimize chiller perfor-
mance over a wide variety of operating
conditions.
b. Enclosure:
1) Pre-painted unit mounted, NEMA 1 cab-
inet shall include hinged, lockable doors
and removable lifting lugs.
2) The VFD shall have a short circuit inter-
rupt and withstand rating of at least
65,000 amps.
3) Provisions to padlock main disconnect
handle in “Off” positions shall be pro-
vided. Mechanical interlock to prevent
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opening cabinet door with disconnect in
the “On” position or moving disconnect
to the “On” position while the door is
open shall be provided.
4) Provisions shall be made for top entry of
incoming line power cables.
c. Heat Sink:
1) The heat sink shall be refrigerant
cooled. Heat sink and mating flanges
shall be suitable for ASME design work-
ing pressure of 185 psig (1276 kPa).
2) Refrigerant cooling shall be metered to
maintain heat sink temperature within
acceptable limits for ambient tempera-
ture.
d. VFD Rating:
1) Drive shall be suitable for operation at
nameplate voltage ±10%.
2) Drive shall be suitable for continuous
operation at 100% of nameplate amps
and 150% of nameplate amps for
5 seconds.
3) Drive shall comply with applicable
ANSI, NEMA, UL and NEC standards.
4) Drive shall be suitable for operation in
ambient temperatures between 40 and
122 F (4 and 50 C), 95% humidity (non-
condensing) for altitudes up to 6000 ft
(1829 m) above sea level. Specific drive
performance at jobsite ambient temper-
ature and elevation shall be provided by
the manufacturer in the bid.
e. User Interface:
A single display shall provide interface for
programming and display of VFD and chiller
parameters. Viewable parameters include:
1) Operating, configuration, and fault
messages
2) Frequency in hertz
3) Load and line side voltage and current
(at the VFD)
4) kW
5) IGBT temperature
f. VFD Performance:
1) The VFD Voltage Total Harmonic Dis-
tortion (THD) and Harmonic Current
Total Demand Distortion (TDD) shall not
exceed IEEE-519 requirements using
the VFD circuit breaker input terminals
as the point of common coupling (PCC).
2) The VFD full load efficiency shall meet
or exceed 97% at 100% VFD rated
ampacity.
3) Active rectifier shall regulate unity dis-
placement power factor to 0.99 or
higher.
4) Voltage boost capability to provide full
motor voltage at reduced line voltage
conditions.
 5) The VFD shall feature soft start, linear
acceleration, and coast to stop capabili-
ties.
6) Base motor frequency shall permit
motor to be utilized at nameplate volt-
age. Adjustable frequency range shall
permit capacity control down to 15%.
7) The VFD shall have 150% instanta-
neous torque generation.
g. VFD Electrical Service (single point power):
1) The VFD shall have input circuit breaker
with minimum 65,000 amp interrupt
capacity.
2) The VFD shall have standard branch oil
pump circuit breaker to provide power
for chiller oil pump.
3) The VFD shall have standard 3 KVA
control power transformer with circuit
breaker to provide power for oil heater,
VFD controls and chiller controls.
4) The branch oil pump circuit breaker and
control power transformer shall be fac-
tory-wired.
5) Input power shall be 380/460 vac,
±10%, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz, ±2% Hz.
h. Discrete Outputs:
115-v discrete contact outputs shall be pro-
vided for:
1) Circuit breaker shunt trip
2) Chilled water pump
3) Condenser water pump
4) Alarm status
i. Analog Output:
An analog (4 to 20 mA) output for head
pressure reference shall be provided. This
signal shall be suitable to control a 2-way or
3-way water regulating valve in the con-
denser piping.
j. Protection (the following shall be supplied):
1) Under-voltage
2) Over voltage
3) Phase loss
4) Phase reversal
5) Ground fault
6) Phase unbalance protection
7) Single cycle voltage loss protection
(LF-2 VFD only)
8) Programmable auto re-start after loss of
power
9) Motor overload protection (NEMA Class
10)
10) Motor over temperature protection
k. VFD Testing:
The VFD shall be factory-mounted, factory-
wired and factory-tested on the chiller prior
to shipment.
23. Unit-Mounted Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
without Built-In Harmonic Filter:
a. Design:
1) VFD shall be refrigerant cooled, micro-
processor based, pulse width modulated
design. Water-cooled designs are not
acceptable.
2) Output power devices shall be insulated
gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs).
3) Converter section with full-wave fixed
diode bridge rectifier shall convert
incoming fixed voltage/frequency to
fixed DC voltage.
4) DC link shall filter and smooth the con-
verted DC voltage.
5) Transistorized inverter and control regu-
lator shall convert fixed DC voltage to a
sinusoidal PWM waveform.
6) Integrated controls shall coordinate the
motor speed to optimize chiller perfor-
mance over a wide variety of operating
conditions.
b. Enclosure:
1) Pre-painted unit mounted, NEMA 1 cab-
inet shall include hinged, lockable doors
and removable lifting lugs.
2) VFD shall have a short circuit interrupt
and withstand rating of at least 100,000
amps.
3) Provisions to padlock main disconnect
handle in the “Off” positions shall be
provided. Mechanical interlock to pre-
vent opening cabinet door with discon-
nect in the “On” position or moving
disconnect to the “ON” position while
the door is open shall be provided.
4) Provisions shall be made for top entry of
incoming line power cables.
c. Heat Sink:
1) The heat sink shall be refrigerant
cooled. Heat sink and mating flanges
shall be suitable for ASME design work-
ing pressure of 185 psig (1276 kPa).
2) Refrigerant cooling shall be metered by
integrated standard controls to maintain
heat sink temperature within acceptable
limits for ambient temperature.
d. VFD Rating:
1) Drive shall be suitable for nameplate
voltage ±10%.
2) Drive shall be suitable for continuous
operation at 100% of nameplate amps
and 150% of nameplate amps for 3 sec-
onds.
3) Drive shall comply with applicable UL,
CE, and NEMA standards.
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4) Drive shall be suitable for operation in
ambient temperatures between 40 and
104 F (4.4 and 40 C), 95% humidity
(non-condensing) for altitudes up to
3300 feet (1006 m) above sea level.
Specific drive performance at jobsite
ambient temperature and elevation shall
be provided by the manufacturer in the
bid.
24. Unit-Mounted Variable Frequency Drive (575-v
e. User Interface:
Displays shall provide interface for program-
ming and display of VFD and chiller parame-
ters. Viewable parameters include:
1) Operating, configuration and fault
messages
2) Frequency in hertz
3) Load side voltage and current (at the
VFD)
4) kW (on the VFD interface)
f. VFD Performance:
1) VFD full load efficiency shall meet or
exceed 97% at 100% VFD Rated
Ampacity.
2) Base motor frequency shall be either 50
or 60 hertz.
g. VFD Electrical Service: (single point power):
1) VFD shall have input circuit breaker with
minimum 65,000 amp interrupt capac-
ity.
2) VFD shall have standard 15 amp branch
oil pump circuit breaker to provide
power for chiller oil pump.
3) VFD shall have standard 3 kva control
power transformer with circuit breaker
provides power for oil heater, VFD con-
trols and chiller controls.
4) The branch oil pump circuit breaker and
control power transformer shall be fac-
tory wired.
5) Input power shall be 380/480 vac, ±10
percent, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz, ±3 Hz.
h. Discrete Outputs:
115-v discrete contact outputs shall be pro-
vided for:
1) Chilled water pump
2) Condenser water pump
3) Alarm status.
i. Analog Output:
An analog (4 to 20 mA) output for head
pressure reference shall be provided. This
signal shall be suitable to control a 2-way or
3-way water regulating valve in the con-
denser piping.
j. Protection (the following shall be supplied):
1) Under-voltage
2) Over voltage
3) Phase loss
4) Phase unbalance protection
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5) Programmable auto re-start after loss of
power
6) Motor overload protection (NEMA
Class 10)
7) Motor over temperature protection
k. VFD Testing:
The VFD shall be factory mounted, wire and
tested on the chiller prior to shipment.
VFD) without Built-In Harmonic Filter:
a. Design:
1) VFD shall be refrigerant cooled, micro-
processor based, pulse width modulated
design. Water-cooled designs are not
acceptable.
2) Output power devices shall be insulated
gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs).
3) Converter section with full-wave fixed-
diode bridge rectifier shall convert
incoming fixed voltage/frequency to
fixed DC voltage.
4) DC link shall filter and smooth the con-
verted DC voltage.
5) Transistorized inverter and control regu-
lator shall convert fixed DC voltage to a
sinusoidal PWM waveform.
6) Integrated controls shall coordinate the
motor speed to optimize chiller perfor-
mance over a wide variety of operating
conditions.
b. Enclosure:
1) Pre-painted unit mounted, NEMA 1 cab-
inet shall include hinged, lockable doors
and removable lifting lugs.
2) VFD shall have an Amp Interrupt
Capacity (AIC) of 35,000 amps and a
withstand rating of 25,000 amps.
3) Provisions to padlock main disconnect
handle in the “Off” positions shall be
provided. Mechanical interlock to pre-
vent opening cabinet door with discon-
nect in the “On” position or moving
disconnect to the “On” position while
the door is open shall be provided.
4) Provisions shall be made for top entry of
incoming line power cables.
c. Heat Sink:
1) The heat sink shall be refrigerant
cooled. Heat sink and mating flanges
shall be suitable for ASME design work-
ing pressure of 185 psig (1276 kPa).
2) Refrigerant cooling shall be metered by
integrated standard controls to maintain
heat sink temperature within acceptable
limits for ambient temperature.
d. VFD Rating:
1) Drive shall be suitable for nameplate
voltage ±10%.
2) Drive shall be suitable for continuous
operation at 100% of nameplate amps
and 150% of nameplate amps for 3 sec-
onds.
3) Drive shall comply with applicable UL
and NEMA standards.
4) Drive shall be suitable for operation in
ambient temperatures between 40 and
104 F (4.4 and 40 C), 95% humidity
(non-condensing) for altitudes up to
3300 feet (1006 m) above sea level.
Specific drive performance at jobsite
ambient temperature and elevation shall
be provided by the manufacturer in the
bid.
e. User Interface:
Displays shall provide interface for program-
ming and display of VFD and chiller parame-
ters. Viewable parameters include:
1) Operating, configuration and fault
messages
2) Frequency in hertz
3) Load side voltage and current (at the
VFD)
4) kW (on the VFD interface)
f. VFD Performance:
1) VFD full load efficiency shall meet or
exceed 97% at 100% VFD Rated
Ampacity.
2) Base motor frequency shall be 60 hertz.
g. VFD Electrical Service: (single point power):
1) VFD shall have input circuit breaker with
minimum 35,000 amp interrupt capac-
ity.
2) VFD shall have standard 15 amp branch
oil pump circuit breaker to provide
power for chiller oil pump.
3) VFD shall have standard 3 kva control
power transformer with circuit breaker
provides power for oil heater, VFD con-
trols and chiller controls.
4) The branch oil pump circuit breaker and
control power transformer shall be fac-
tory wired.
5) Input power shall be 575 vac, ±10 per-
cent, 3 phase, 60 Hz, ±3 Hz.
h. Discrete Outputs:
115-v discrete contact outputs shall be pro-
vided for:
1) Chilled water pump
2) Condenser water pump
3) Alarm status.
i. Analog Output:
An analog (4 to 20 mA) output for head
pressure reference shall be provided. This
signal shall be suitable to control a 2-way or
3-way water regulating valve in the con-
denser piping.
j. Protection (the following shall be supplied):
1) Under-voltage
2) Over voltage
3) Phase loss
4) Phase unbalance protection
5) Programmable auto re-start after loss of
power
6) Motor overload protection (NEMA
Class 10)
7) Motor over temperature protection
k. VFD Testing:
The VFD shall be factory mounted, wire and
tested on the chiller prior to shipment.
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Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
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