Motor Differentiation

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 Furnace Motor Differentiation
ECM

Motor Type PSC FCT VCT VCA

(Fixed speeds (Variable speed (Variable speed
Constant Torque) Constant Torque) Constant Airflow)

Speeds 2-4 5 Variable Variable

Electrical Efficiency 60% 80-85% 80-85% 80-85%

Airflow
@ High Static Constant - No Change

Dehum Advanced Perfect Humidity®

No Limited
Airflow Capability ~20% airflow reduction System Communication

Features and Benefits

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 PSC Motor
Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC)
• Non-communicating
• 2-4 speeds, designed into motor windings
• High voltage from control board to motor
24V Stat
⁃ Capacitor required
• 59% electrical efficiency, unable to comply with
FER
⁃ Cooling matches are coil only
• High airflow reductions as ESP increases
• No dehumidification capability
PSC Motor

65% airflow decrease

(Example)
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 FCT ECM Motor
Fixed-Speeds Constant Torque (FCT) ECM
• Non-communicating
• 5 speeds, programmed into motor
• Low voltage from control board to motor
24V Stat
• 80% or 85% electrical efficiency, able to meet FER
⁃ Use cooling ratings for system SEER boost
• Airflow reductions as ESP increases (constant torque)
• Limited dehumidification capability (when available)

FCT ECM Motor

21% airflow decrease

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 VCT ECM Motor
Variable-Speed Constant Torque (VCT) ECM Airflow
• One-way communication
Selection
• Variable-speed motor, speed selections through DIP switches
⁃ Each airflows can be adjusted by -7%, +7%, +15%
• Control board communicates torque to motor based on DIP switches
• 80% or 85% electrical efficiency, able to meet FER
⁃ Use cooling ratings for system SEER boost
• Airflow reductions as ESP increases (constant torque)
• Advanced dehumidification, ~15-20% reduction in airflow
24V Stat

25% airflow decrease

(Example)

VCT ECM Motor

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 VCA ECM Motor
Variable-Speed Constant Airflow (VCA) ECM Evolution®
• Fully Communicating Control
⁃ Maximum performance when paired with an Evolution® AC/HP, wall control and zoning
• Advanced duct assessments and filter life estimates
• Variable-speed communicating motor maintains constant airflow
⁃ Airflow selection through wall control
• 80% or 85% electrical efficiency, able to meet FER
⁃ Use cooling ratings for system SEER boost
• Constant airflow, even as ESP increases
⁃ Control board communicates to and from motor to maintain constant CFM
• Perfect Humidity System®, precisely furnace matches airflow to outdoor operation

Constant Airflow
VCA ECM Motor
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 Motor Benefit Summary
• Variable-Speed Constant Airflow (VCA) ECM
⁃ Fully communicating system
⁃ Speed selection through wall control
⁃ Constant airflow as static or zones change
⁃ Inverter outdoor compatibility
⁃ Perfect Humidity System®
• Variable-Speed Constant Torque (VCT) ECM
⁃ Variable speed motor
Features ⁃ Speed selection through DIP switches
Benefits ⁃ Installation flexibility through variety of airflow selections
⁃ Dehumidification performance
• Fixed-Speeds Constant Torque (FCT) ECM
⁃ SEER Boost
⁃ Less high static airflow reduction
• Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC)
⁃ Base features and low efficiency

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