Model YVAM Air-Cooled Magnetic

Bearing Centrifugal Chiller

250 ton to 375 ton, 880 kW to 1320 kW, 60 Hz, One
Compressor, HFC-134a

Engineering Guide Form Number: 160.88-EG1 (621)

Issue Date: 2021-06-28 New Release
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 Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Contes

Efficiency............................................................................................................................................... 6
Reliability............................................................................................................................................... 6
Simplicity............................................................................................................................................... 6
Codes and standards.......................................................................................................................... 7
Ratings............................................................................................................................................................. 8
AHRI certification program................................................................................................................ 8
Off-design performance..................................................................................................................... 8
Unit components............................................................................................................................................ 9
Equipment overview.................................................................................................................................... 10
Compressor........................................................................................................................................ 10
Motor................................................................................................................................................... 10
Variable speed drive (VSD)............................................................................................................... 10
Capacity control................................................................................................................................. 10
OptiSound™ control.......................................................................................................................... 10
Evaporator.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Condenser.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Refrigerant circuit.............................................................................................................................. 11
Complete factory package................................................................................................................ 11
Electrical.............................................................................................................................................. 12
YVAM control center.................................................................................................................................... 13
OptiView™ control center................................................................................................................. 13
Display messages.............................................................................................................................. 13
Quick Start.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Smart Equipment™............................................................................................................................ 14
YORK smart connected chillers........................................................................................................ 14
Accessories and options.............................................................................................................................. 15
Condenser coil protection................................................................................................................ 15
Protective chiller panels.................................................................................................................... 15
Evaporator options............................................................................................................................ 15
General options................................................................................................................................. 15
Vibration isolation............................................................................................................................. 16
Application data........................................................................................................................................... 17
Unit location....................................................................................................................................... 17
Chilled liquid piping.......................................................................................................................... 19
Freeze damage protection............................................................................................................... 19
Unit controlled pumps...................................................................................................................... 20
Minimum liquid volume.................................................................................................................... 20
Variable primary flow........................................................................................................................ 20
Physical Data................................................................................................................................................. 21

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YVAM 0350 unit dimensions....................................................................................................................... 22
Guide specifications..................................................................................................................................... 23
Part 1 - General.................................................................................................................................. 23
Part 2 - Products................................................................................................................................ 24
Part 3 - Execution.............................................................................................................................. 36

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Nomenclature
Figure 1: Nomenclature

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Introduction
The YORK® air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller meets objectives of the most demanding
mission critical applications by blending together decades of experience and proven reliability.
The YVAM compressor package is designed in-house, by YORK®, and offers peak efficiency at, and
beyond, the uppermost limits of the AHRI Application Rating Conditions. This means the YVAM
is a choice product for data center operators seeking to conserve energy by testing the limits of
ASHRAE’s recommended thermal guidelines.

Efficiency
Actual chiller efficiency cannot be determined by analyzing the theoretical efficiency of any
one chiller component. It requires a specific combination of heat exchangers, compressor,
motor performance, and software to achieve the lowest system kW/ton. YVAM optimizes system
components to maximize chiller efficiency under actual, not just theoretical, operating conditions.
The YVAM can lower full load input power by as much as 15% and complements the suite of YORK®
chillers designed to serve in mission critical applications. The YVAM is capable of operating at
inverted conditions, which extends the design envelope and delivers off-design performance
comparable to air-cooled chillers with integral water-side economizers.
Note: Off-design is not only part load, but also full load operation at low ambient
temperatures.
Johnson Controls pioneered the term Real-World Energy to highlight off-design performance which
is where chillers operate 99% of the time. YORK® single-stage compressors are designed to reduce
energy consumption at off-design conditions. Dynamically controlled mechanical flow regulation
with motor speed allows the compressor to unload smoothly from maximum to minimum load for
excellent part load performance. Impellers are made of high strength aluminum-alloy and feature
backward-curved vanes to optimize refrigerant flow.

Reliability
Johnson Controls is a leading supplier of water-cooled centrifugal and variable-speed driven air-
cooled chillers. The majority of components found in the YVAM have been time-tested on tens
of thousands of chillers operating globally. The YVAM also employs the most advanced driveline
available, an active magnetic-bearing drive, that levitates the driveshaft. The result is frictionless
operation, and fewer moving parts subject to breakdown, which is why YORK® has used this
technology in mission-critical applications since 1998.
The importance of uptime cannot be overstated. Johnson Controls includes Quick Start in all YVAM
chillers. The variable speed drive (VSD) eliminates inrush current, allowing the chiller to return
to full load in as little as 3 minutes after power is restored. An active front end is built into the
VSD to ensure the percentage current total demand distortion (TDD) is kept below 5% and that a
chiller displacement power factor of 0.97 is maintained. This helps the facility comply with IEEE-519
guidelines.

Simplicity
Inverted operation unlocks a lower total cost of ownership and simplifies design compared to
air-cooled chillers with integral water-side economizers. Free cooling coils are not necessary so
serviceability improves, and chiller weight is reduced. The water-side and air-side pressure drop
leads to improved system efficiency.

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Codes and standards
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Section VIII Division 1
• AHRI Standard 550/590 and 551/591
• c/U.L. – Underwriters Laboratory
• ASHRAE 15 – Safety Code for MechanicalRefrigeration
• ASHRAEGuideline 3 – Reducing Emission of Halogenated Refrigerants in Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning Equipment and Systems
• N.E.C. – National Electrical Code
• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act
• IEEE Std. 519-1992 Compliance

Attention: Due to the configurability of this product, images contained in this document are
illustrations and may not represent a specific unit.

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Ratings
AHRI certification program
YORK® YVAM chillers have been tested and certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and
Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) in accordance with the latest edition of AHRI Standard 550/590 (I-P).
Under this certification program, chillers are regularly tested in strict compliance with this standard.
This provides an independent, third-party verification of chiller performance. Refer to the AHRI site
at: http://www.ahrinet.org/ACCL for complete program scope, inclusions, and exclusions as some
options listed herein fall outside the scope of the AHRI certification program. For verification of the
certification, go to the AHRI Directory at http://www.ahridirectory.org.

Off-design performance
The majority of the operating hours of a chiller are spent at off-design conditions. An important
consideration is to choose a chiller that not only meets the design point, but also performs
efficiently at low ambient temperatures. Chillers with the same full load efficiency can have a
different annual operating expense. Annual energy costs can be calculated quickly and accurately
by computer, using inputs of geographic location, building load profile, and operating hours. For
facilities with high operating hours and load profiles, annual energy cost must be considered when
comparing chiller performance.

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Unit components
Figure 2: Right side view

Table 1: Right side view

Component Description
A Single point power enclosure
B UPS enclosure
C OptiView™ control panel
D Variable speed electronically commutated low sound fans
E Compressor discharge piping
F Falling film evaporator

Figure 3: Left side view

Table 2: Left side view

Component Description
G
Headered compressor suction piping
H
I Direct drive magnetic bearing single stage centrifugal compressor
J Variable speed drive with active front end

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Equipment overview
YORK® YVAM air-cooled centrifugal chillers are completely factory-packaged to include the
compressor, motor, VSD, OptiView™ control center, evaporator, condenser coils, and all
interconnecting unit piping and wiring.

Compressor
The compressor is a direct drive single-stage centrifugal compressor powered by a hermetically
sealed, permanent magnet motor. A cast-aluminum, fully shrouded impeller is mounted directly
to the motor shaft using a stretched tie-bolt. Impeller seals employ a labyrinth geometry, sized to
provide minimal thrust loading on the impeller through the entire operating range. The impeller is
dynamically balanced and overspeed tested for smooth, vibration-free operation.

Motor
The compressor motor is a hermetically-sealed, high-speed design with a permanent magnet rotor
supported by active magnetic bearings. Each magnetic bearing cartridge includes both radial and
axial (thrust) bearings. The bearing controls provide a completely oil-free operating system. The
motor rotor and stator are cooled by a pressure driven refrigerant loop to maintain acceptable
operating temperatures.
Note: The active magnetic bearings are equipped with automatic vibration reduction and
balancing systems.
In the event of a power failure, the magnetic bearings will remain in operation throughout the
compressor coast-down using a reserve energy supply. Mechanical bearings are included as
backup to the magnetic bearings and designed for emergency touchdown situations.

Variable speed drive (VSD)

A VSD is factory-packaged and mounted on the YVAM chiller. It is designed to vary the compressor
motor speed by controlling the frequency and voltage of the electrical power to the motor.
Capacity control logic automatically adjusts the motor speed and compressor diffuser geometry for
maximum part load efficiency, by analyzing information fed to it by sensors located throughout the
chiller.
The VSD maintains a displacement power factor of 0.97 or better at all loads and speeds. An active
front end ensures TDD is kept below 5% which helps the building comply with the guidelines of
IEEE-519.

Capacity control
Capacity control is managed through the combination of variable compressor speed and
mechanical flow regulation to modulate from maximum to minimum load.
The chiller can adjust capacity from 100% to 15% of design. For each condition, the capacity control
devices automatically adjust to maintain a constant leaving chilled liquid temperature at optimized
efficiency, based on information fed to the control panel by sensors located throughout the chiller.
All mechanical actuators are external electrical devices which automatically and precisely position
components.

OptiSound™ control
YVAM chillers are equipped with the YORK® OptiSound™ control as standard. OptiSound™
control is a patented combination of centrifugal-chiller hardware and software that reduces
operational sound levels, expands the chiller operating range, and improves chiller performance.

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The OptiSound™ control continuously monitors the characteristics of the compressor-discharge
gas and optimizes the diffuser spacing to minimize gas-flow disruptions from the impeller. This
innovative technology improves sound levels of the chiller and can reduce part load sound to levels
below the design point.
In addition, OptiSound™ control provides the benefit of an expanded operating range. It improves
performance and reliability by minimizing diffuser-gas stall at off-design operation, particularly at
conditions of very low load combined with little or no condenser relief. The elimination of the gas-
stall condition also results in improved chiller efficiency at off design conditions.

Evaporator
The evaporator is a shell and tube, hybrid falling film type heat exchanger. It contains a balance
of flooded and falling film technology to optimize efficiency, minimize refrigerant charge, and
maintain reliable control.
A specially designed distribution system provides uniform refrigerant flow for optimum
performance. Water box heaters are equipped as standard for additional freeze protection and
require a separate 115V power supply.

Condenser
The YVAM uses microchannel condenser heat exchangers to provide excellent heat transfer and
airflow for the best efficiency. Charge quantity is reduced up to 30% compared to traditional
round tube condenser coils. The heat exchangers are single-row depth for simple rinse cleaning.
Microchannel coils are made of a single material to avoid galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar
metals.
Tubes, fins and headers are brazed as one piece, minimizing leaks. The inherently rugged
construction, which includes non-overhanging fins, eliminates the possibility of fin damage.
The condenser fans are composed of corrosion resistant aluminum hub and glass-fiber reinforced
polypropylene composite blades, molded into a low-noise airfoil section. All blades are statically
and dynamically balanced for vibration-free operation.
Electronically commutated fan motors are totally enclosed air-over (TEAO), inverter duty, IP55
rated, and current protected. Built-in variable speed drives reduce energy use and sound, especially
at part load, while maximizing condenser and economizer heat transfer performance. The fans
have been qualified to withstand UV light, heat, humidity, and corrosion in severe climates.

Refrigerant circuit
The YVAM has a single refrigerant circuit. The circuit uses copper refrigerant pipe formed on
computer-controlled bending machines. By using computer-aided technology, over 60% of system
piping brazed joints have been eliminated, as compared to designs that use fittings, resulting in a
highly reliable and leak-resistant system.

Complete factory package

Each unit is shipped as a complete factory package, completely assembled with all interconnecting
refrigerant piping and internal wiring, and is ready for field installation. Each individual chiller
undergoes an extensive testing procedure before shipment, ensuring workmanship is the highest
quality, and trouble-free initial start-up.
The unit is pressure tested, evacuated, and fully charged with refrigerant before leaving the factory.
An end of line operational test is conducted, with water flowing through the evaporator, to ensure
the chiller functions correctly.

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Electrical
The controls and motor starting equipment necessary for the unit operation are factory wired.
Functional testing and quality control checks are conducted at the final assembly station to ensure
startup at the job site goes smoothly.
The YVAM is available with a single point power connection. It is supplied with a factory mounted
and wired control transformer that powers all unit controls from the main unit power supply. The
transformer uses scheduled line voltage on the primary side and provides 115 V/1Ø on secondary.
The standard unit is equipped with terminal block electrical connections. All exposed power wiring
is routed through liquid-tight, UV-stabilized, non-metallic conduit.

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YVAM control center
The control center provides many features enabling efficiency and ease of operation.

OptiView™ control center

The YORK® OptiView™ control center, furnished as standard on each chiller, provides the ultimate
in efficiency, monitoring, data recording, chiller protection, and operating ease.
The OptiView™ control center is a factory-mounted, wired and tested microprocessor-based control
system for centrifugal chillers. It provides control of chiller operation and monitoring of chiller
sensors, actuators, relays, and switches. As part of the capacity control logic, OptiView™ controls
the leaving chilled liquid temperature and adjusts the motor current through control of the VGD
and VSD.
The control center continually monitors system operation and records the cause of shutdowns
(safety, cycling, or normal). This information is recorded in memory and is preserved even through
a power failure condition so the user can recall it at any time.
During operation, the user is continually advised of the operating conditions by various status and
warning messages.
By providing a common networking protocol through the building automation system (BAS),
YORK® chillers not only work well individually, but also as part of the system. This networking
protocol allows increased remote control of the chiller, as well as 24-hour performance monitoring
using a remote site.
In addition, compatibility is maintained with the present network of BAS communications. Both
of these remote control capabilities allow for the standard energy management systems (EMS)
interface:

• Remote start
• Remote stop
• Remote leaving chilled liquid temperature setpoint adjustment (0 to 10VDC, 2 to 10VDC, 0 to
20mA, or 4 to 20mA) or pulse width modulation (PWM)
• Remote current limit setpoint adjustment (0 to 10VDC, 2 to 10VDC, 0 to 20mA, or 4 to 20mA)
or PWM
• Remote ready to start contacts
• Safety shutdown contacts
• Cycling shutdown contacts

The panel comes configured with a full screen graphic display mounted in the middle of a keypad
interface with soft keys. The operator can view live operation in a graphical representation as well
as historical operation of the chiller. The locations of various chiller parameters are clearly marked,
and instructions for specific operations are available on many of the screens.
To prevent unauthorized changes to setpoints and operating conditions, security access is provided
with three different levels of access and passwords.

Display messages
The OptiView™ control center continually monitors the operating system, displaying and recording
the cause of any shutdowns (safety, cycling or normal). The condition of the chiller is displayed at
the system status line, which contains a message describing the operating state of the chiller and
indicates whether it is stopped, running, starting or shutting down. A system details line displays

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Warning, Cycling, Safety, Start Inhibit and other messages that provide further details of status bar
messages. Messages are color-coded to aid in identifying problems quickly:

• Green – normal operations

• Yellow - warnings
• Orange – cycling shutdowns
• Red – safety shutdowns

Quick Start
Quick Start is included as standard on the YVAM and allows the chiller to achieve full capacity in
as little as 3 minutes after power is restored. An onboard uninterruptable power supply ensures
controls continue to remain powered through a loss of power to the chiller. Quick Start is designed
for process and data center applications, where recovering liquid temperature control rapidly after
power loss is especially critical.

Smart Equipment™
Smart Equipment™ by Johnson Controls allows the connection of data streams from equipment to
the cloud, providing unprecedented insights into operations. Smart Equipment™ helps maximize
system control for greater efficiency, extended equipment life, and reduced operating costs.
The YORK® YVAM chiller has controls embedded at the factory to allow the chiller to connect
seamlessly to a controls system. On-board controls support cloud-based data analytics, including
fault detection, and enable proactive maintenance and minimize downtime.

YORK smart connected chillers

YORK® smart connected chiller functionality feeds the YVAM chiller data to a secure, cloud-based
dashboard, enabling the analysis of historical data to diagnose the chiller, observe long-term
trends, and investigate potential issues. The dashboard collects status-related data warnings,
cycling, and safety fault codes. Advanced algorithms detect problems such as condenser or
evaporator tube fouling or low refrigerant charge. A more strategic approach to maintenance can
be implemented to stay a step ahead of emergencies and to save time and money.

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Accessories and options
All options are factory mounted unless otherwise noted.

Condenser coil protection

The alloys used in the YVAM condenser have been carefully selected and tested for high corrosion
resistance. Harsh conditions can corrode all metals. Consider protecting coils for installations in
corrosive environments, such as agricultural, construction or industrial environments, coastal and
marine environments, where there is evidence of severe corrosion damage to existing equipment,
or for chillers equipped with adiabatic cooling solutions.
Environment guard basic
Coils are post-treated with immersion-applied nano-scale conversion coating, suitable for C3
medium or weakly corrosive atmospheres, urban and industrial atmospheres with moderate SO2
contamination, and coastal areas with low salinity.
Environment guard premium
Coils are post-coated with an electro-deposited and baked flexible epoxy coating that is finished
with a polyurethane UV resistant top-coat suitable for highly corrosive applications.

Protective chiller panels

Louvered panels
Louvered panels, painted the same color as the unit, enclose the unit to visually screen and protect
the coils, as well as to prevent unauthorized access to internal components.
Louvered/wire panels combination
Louvered panels, painted the same color as the unit, are mounted on external condenser coil faces.
Heavy gauge, welded wire-mesh panels, coated to resist corrosion with a UV stabilized material, are
mounted around the base of the machine to restrict unauthorized access.

Evaporator options
Flange kit
The flange kit provides the contractor with the couplings best suited to connect the chiller to the
chilled liquid piping. All flanges are ANSI 150 psig (10.3 barg). The kit is field mounted.

General options
Thermal dispersion flow switch
Factory mounted and wired SPDT, NEMA 3R thermal dispersion flow switch shall be included as
standard. Switch is rated for 150 PSIG (10.3 barg) and -20°F to 250°F (-28.9°C to 121.1°C).
Chicago Code relief valve
Special relief valves in accordance with the Chicago Code.
Dual pressure relief valve
Two safety relief valves are mounted in parallel. One is always operational to assist in valve
replacement during maintenance.
Circuit breaker
The unit-mounted circuit breaker, with an external lockable handle, is supplied to isolate the power
voltage for servicing. The circuit breaker is sized to provide motor branch circuit protection, short

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circuit protection and ground fault protection for the motor branch-circuit conductors, the motor
control apparatus, and the motors.
Special requirement documents
There are two options to select from:

• Special requirement document package (SRDP) – includes Pressure Vessel Report, Unit Run
Test Report, Production System Check Sheet, and Final Unit Inspection Check Sheet.
• Materials package – includes the steel mill material reports for vessels in addition to the
SRDP.

Vibration isolation
Elastomeric isolation
Use this option for normal installations. It provides very good performance in most applications for
the least cost. This isolation is field mounted.
1 in. spring isolators
Spring and cage type isolators for mounting under the unit base rails are available to support the
unit. They are level adjustable. The 1 in. nominal deflection may vary slightly by application. These
isolators are field mounted.

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Application data
The following information should be considered when installing and operating the YVAM chiller.

Unit location
The YVAM chiller is designed for outdoor installation. Provide adequate space around the chiller to
achieve optimum performance and trouble-free service. See Figure 4.

Figure 4: Acceptable minimums around units for proper airflow

Consider these requirements when you are selecting the chiller installation site:

1. An installation site can be either on a roof or on ground level. See Foundation.

2. Provide space for air to flow into the condensers. Restricted airflow, or hot air recirculation,
diminishes performance in accordance with 150.12-AD2 Air-Cooled Chiller Derating Due to
Airflow Restrictions. Johnson Controls’ unit controls optimize the chiller operation without the
nuisance of high pressure safety cutouts. It is essential that the system designer considers
potential performance degradation. Clearances for all units are as follows:

a. The unit must be no higher than on spring isolators to allow control center access.
b. Minimum clearances:

- Side to wall - 6 ft (1.8 m)

- Rear to wall - 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Control panel end to wall - 4 ft (1.2 m)
- Distance between adjacent units - 10 ft (3 m)
- Avoid overhead obstructions that reduce airflow

c. Ensure that no more than one wall around the chiller yard is higher than the chiller.

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 3. Avoid locations near windows or structures where normal operating sounds may be
objectionable.
4. The condenser fans are propeller-type and should not be used with duct-work, filters, or
other impediments to airflow in the condenser air stream.
5. When obstructions to airflow exist, they must not add more than 0.1 in. external static
pressure
6. Protection against corrosive environments is available by ordering the units with cured
epoxy-coating on the condenser microchannel. Epoxy-coated coils should be used with any
units being installed at the seashore, where salt spray may hit the units, where acid rain is
prevalent, and when paired with adiabatic cooling solutions.
7. At installations where winter operation and snow accumulations are expected, additional
elevation must be provided to ensure normal condenser air flow.
8. Provide adequate space for tubes to be removed from the evaporator. For clearances, please
contact your nearest Johnson Controls sales office.

Foundation
Mount units on a flat and level foundation, ground or roof, that is capable of supporting the entire
operating weight of the equipment. Contact your nearest Johnson Controls sales office for shipping
and operating weights.
Roof locations
Provide structure to safely support the entire weight of the unit and service personnel. Do not
damage the roof during installation. If the roof is of bonded construction, consult a building
contractor or architect for special installation requirements. Use spring isolators to minimize
vibration transmission into building structure. Provide additional structural support at the spring-
isolator locations.
Ground locations
Units must be installed on a substantial base that will not settle and cause strain on the refrigerant
lines, resulting in possible leaks. A one-piece concrete slab, with footers extending below the frost
line is recommended. The slab should not be tied to the main building foundation as operational
noise telegraphs. Mounting holes (5/8 in.) are provided in the base rails for bolting the unit to its
foundation.
For ground installations, precautions must be taken to protect the unit from tampering by, or injury
to, unauthorized persons. Fasteners on access panels are sufficient to prevent casual tampering.
However, consider further safety precautions such as unit enclosure options, a fenced-in enclosure,
or locking devices on the panels. Check local authorities for safety regulations.
Seismic applications
Avoid installing chillers on springs or roofs where earthquakes are a risk. Springs and roofs amplify
earthquake forces. Rigidly mounting chillers to ground level concrete pads is the best option for
earthquake zones. Contact Johnson Controls equipment specialists for help with projects that have
seismic requirements.

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Chilled liquid piping
Design the chilled liquid piping system so that the return process fluid enters the chiller inlet
nozzle. The inlet and outlet liquid connections are provided in the YVAM unit drawing. Use hand
stop valves in all lines to facilitate servicing. Provide drain connections at low points to permit
complete drainage of the chiller and system piping.
The chiller must be protected by a strainer, preferably of 16 mesh, fitted as close as possible to
the liquid inlet connection, and provided with a means of local isolation. The chiller must not be
exposed to flushing velocities or debris released during flushing. Install a suitably sized bypass
and valve arrangement to allow flushing of the piping system. The bypass can be used during
maintenance to isolate the chiller without disrupting flow to other units.
Use pressure-gauge connections for installation in the inlet and outlet liquid lines. Gauges are not
provided with the unit and are to be furnished by others. A flow switch is available as an accessory
on all units. A flow switch must be installed in the leaving liquid piping of the chiller and must not
be used to start and stop the unit. Chilled liquid lines exposed to the weather must be wrapped
with a supplemental heater cable and insulated, or glycol must be added to the chilled liquid to
protect against freezing if low-ambient periods are expected.

Freeze damage protection

WARNING: Failure to follow required freeze protection protocols can void the warranty
If the YVAM is exposed to subfreezing ambient temperatures at any time during its life, it is critical
to protect against evaporator freeze damage. The YVAM chiller is equipped with features to prevent
freeze damage to the evaporator. These features require continuous power to the chiller control
panel, chilled fluid circuit pumps, evaporator, and water box heaters to prevent damage from
freezing. If continuous power cannot be guaranteed or chilled fluid flow cannot be provided during
periods of subfreezing ambient temperatures, you must use one of these protocols:

A An appropriate freeze protection fluid selected for the lowest possible ambient
temperatures must be use in the chilled fluid circuit
or
B The fluid in the evaporator must be drained as follows:
• Remove power to the water box heaters
• Close the chilled fluid circuit isolation valves
• Drain the evaporator
• Leave the drain and vent valves open

In applications where a freeze protection fluid will not be used but continuous power to the chiller
control panel, chilled fluid circuit pumps, and evaporator heaters can be guaranteed during periods
of subfreezing ambient temperatures, you must use one of these protocols:
Table 3: YVAM freeze damage protection requirements
Chiller control of chilled fluid
Ambient temperatures Water box immersion heaters
circuit pumps
Ambient air temperatures from
Required Not required
32°F (0°C) down to 0°F (-17.8°C)
Ambient air temperatures
below 0°F (-17.8°C) down to Required Required
-20°F (-28°C)

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Unit controlled pumps
The evaporator pump control routine is designed to provide freeze protection to the chiller
evaporator tubes and variable speed drive when exposed to low ambient conditions during the
time the chiller is not running. The purpose of activating the evaporator pump in low ambient
conditions is to bring warm process fluid into the evaporator, thus preventing freeze and increasing
suction pressure. Refer to the ICOM for additional detail.

Minimum liquid volume

It is good practice to include as much liquid volume as possible in a chilled liquid loop. This
increases the thermal mass and flywheel effect within the system. This increase promotes stable
liquid temperature control and increases reliability by reducing compressor cycling.
For process applications, use a minimum of 6 gallons/ton (6.5 liter/cooling kW) ratio with
a preference towards the range of 7 to 11 gallons/ton (7.5 to 11.8 liter/cooling kW). Install
tanks or increase pipe sizes to provide sufficient liquid volume. See Variable primary flow for
recommendations for VPF systems.
For air conditioning applications, use a minimum of 3 gallons/ton (3.2 liters/cooling kW). It is
preferred that the gallon/ton ratio be within the 5 to 8 (5.4 to 8.6 liter/cooling kW) range for
constant flow rate chilled liquid systems.

Variable primary flow

Johnson Controls recommends a maximum 10% per minute flow rate of change, based on design
flow, for variable primary flow applications. Use 8 to 10 gallons per chiller ton (8.6 to 10.8 liter per
cooling kW) for the system liquid volume. Insufficient system volume and rapid flow changes can
cause control problems, or can even cause chiller shutdowns. There are many other design issues
to evaluate with variable primary flow systems. Consult your Johnson Controls sales office for more
information about successfully applying YVAM chillers.

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Physical Data
Table 4: Physical data
YVAM model 0350
Evaporator
Minimum chilled water flow rate, gpm1 400.0
Maximum chilled water flow rate, gpm 850.0
Passes 2
Inlet/Outlet diameter, in. 6
Compressor
Type Semi-hermetic centrifugal
Number of circuits 1
Number of compressors 1
Refrigerant type R-134a
Refrigerant charge, lbs 750
Condenser fans
Number of fans 20
Fan power, 60 Hz (kW) 1.560
Shipping data 2

Unit length in. 482.2

Unit width in. 88.6
Unit height in. 101.6
Shipping weight lbs 25,100
Operating weight lbs 26,600

Note:
1
Minimum chilled water flow rate is for full load selections; Variable primary flow ratings as
low as 50% of the minimum are permitted. Glycol limits are higher. Contact your Johnson
Controls sales office for ratings and further information.
2
Shipping and operating weights are shown for the base unit. Selected options can add
weight. Contact your nearest Johnson Controls sales office for weight data.

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YVAM 0350 unit dimensions
Figure 5: YVAM 0350 unit dimensions

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Guide specifications
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Part 1 - General
1.01 General requirements
The requirements of this section shall conform to the general provisions of the contract, including
general and supplementary conditions, conditions of the contract, and contract drawings.

1.02 Scope
Provide microprocessor controlled, magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor, air-cooled, liquid
chillers of the scheduled capacities as shown and indicated on the drawings, including but not
limited to:

1. Chiller package
2. Charge of refrigerant
3. Electrical power and control connections
4. Chilled liquid connections
5. Manufacturer start-up

1.03 Quality assurance

1. Products shall be designed, tested, rated and certified in accordance with, and installed in
compliance with applicable sections of the following Standards and Codes:

a. AHRI 550/590 – Water Chilling Packages Using the Vapor Compression Cycle
b. AHRI 370 – Sound Rating of Large Outdoor Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Equipment
c. ANSI/ASHRAE 15 – Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration
d. ANSI/ASHRAE 34 – Number Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
e. ASHRAE 90.1 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
f. ANSI/NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)
g. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1
h. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act
i. Manufactured in facility registered to ISO 9001
j. Conform to Intertek Testing Services for construction of chillers and provide ETL/cETL
Listed Mark

2. Factory run test: The chiller shall be pressure-tested, evacuated and fully charged with
refrigerant, and shall be factory operational run tested with water flowing through the vessel.
3. The chiller manufacturer must have a factory trained and supported service organization.
4. Warranty: The manufacturer shall warrant all equipment and material of its manufacture
against defects in workmanship and material for a period of eighteen (18) months from date
of shipment or twelve (12) months from date of start-up, whichever occurs first.

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1.04 Delivery and handling
1. The unit shall be delivered to job site fully assembled and fully wrapped for shipping with all
interconnecting refrigerant piping and internal wiring ready for field installation and charged
with refrigerant by the manufacturer.
2. Provide protective covering over vulnerable components for unit protection during shipment.
Fit nozzles and open ends with plastic enclosures.
3. Unit shall be stored and handled in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Part 2 - Products
2.01 Manufacturers
1. The design shown on the drawings is based on the YORK® model YVAM chiller manufactured
by Johnson Controls/YORK®. Alternate equipment will be acceptable if the manufacturer’s
equipment meets the scheduled performance and complies with these specifications. If
equipment manufactured by a manufacturer other than that scheduled is used, then the
mechanical contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the general contractor and
all affected subcontractors to ensure proper provisions for installation of the furnished unit.
This coordination shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Structural supports for units

b. Piping size and connection or header locations
c. Electrical power requirements and wire or conduit and overcurrent protection sizes
d. Chiller physical size on plant layout
e. Site noise considerations

2. The mechanical contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the general
contractor, subcontractors, and consultants to modify the building provisions to accept the
furnished alternate equipment

2.02 General
1. Description: Furnish, install, and commission factory assembled, charged, and operational
run tested air-cooled centrifugal compressor chiller as specified herein and shown on the
drawings. The chiller shall include, a complete system with single refrigerant circuit, magnetic
bearing centrifugal compressor, tube-in-shell hybrid falling film type evaporator, air-cooled
condenser, R134a refrigerant, interconnecting wiring, safety and operating controls including
capacity controller, control center, motor starting components, and special features as
specified herein or required for safe, automatic operation.
2. Operating characteristics:

a. Provide low and high ambient temperature control options as required to ensure unit
is capable of operation from -20°F to 125°F (-28.8°C to 51.6°C) ambient temperature.
b. Provide capacity control system capable of reducing unit capacity to 10% of full load.
Compressor shall be capable of starting in a no load condition. Application of factory
installed hot gas bypass shall be acceptable as required to meet specified minimum
load.

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 3. Cabinet: Unit panels, structural elements, control boxes and heavy gauge structural base
shall be constructed of painted galvanized steel. All exposed sheet steel shall be coated with
baked on powder paint to meet 1,000-hour salt spray test in accordance with the ASTM B117
standard.
4. Shipping: Unit shall ship in one piece and shall require installer to provide only a single
evaporator inlet and outlet pipe connection. If providing chiller model that ships in multiple
pieces, bid shall include all the material and field labor costs for factory authorized personnel
to install a trim kit to connect the pieces as well as all interconnecting piping and wiring.

2.03 Compressor
1. Single stage
2. Capacity control achieved through variable speed and mechanical capacity control (variable
geometry diffuser). If pre-rotation vanes are needed for capacity control, the material shall be
cast-manganese-bronze or equivalent. Plastic is not an acceptable material for pre-rotation
vanes, PRV assemblies, or other components internal to the compressor.
3. Fully accessible housing with vertical circular joints.
4. Direct drive
5. Magnetic bearings or roller element bearings:

a. Levitated shaft position shall be actively controlled and monitored by an X-, Y-, and Z-
axis digital position sensor.
b. The compressor shall be capable of coming to a controlled, safe stop in the event of a
power failure by diverting stored power to the magnetic bearing control system.

6. Mechanical linkage system that continuously monitors compressor-discharge gas

characteristics and optimizes diffuser spacing to minimize impeller gas-flow disruptions.
7. The driveline (compressor and motor) and chiller starter shall be individual unit assemblies
allowing for independent inspection, service, and repair/replacement. If an integrated
driveline and starter package is utilized which is not fully field repairable, the supplier must
provide one spare package with the unit.
8. The chiller shall utilize a single compressor that delivers the specified performance at all load
and lift conditions.

2.04 Motor
1. Semi-hermetic permanent magnet motor.
2. Electrical connection: Steel terminal box with gasketed front access cover, and overload and
overcurrent transformers.

2.05 Refrigerant circuit components

1. Refrigerant: R-134a. Classified as Safety Group A1 according to ASHRAE 34
2. Equipment supplied shall comply with LEED Energy & Atmospheric Credit 4, Enhanced
Refrigerant Management
3. Refrigerant circuit shall incorporate all components necessary for the designed operation
including- liquid line shut-off valve with charging port, low side pressure relief device,
removable core filter-drier and sight glass with moisture indicator
4. Discharge lines shall be provided with manual compressor shut-off service valves.

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 5. Liquid pumps for motor cooling shall not be required.

2.06 Heat exchangers

1. Evaporator

a. Evaporator shall be tube-in-shell, hybrid falling film type to optimize efficiency and
refrigerant charge. Tubes shall be high-efficiency, internally and externally enhanced
type copper tubes with 0.035 in. (0.89 mm) minimum wall thickness at all intermediate
tube supports to provide maximum tube wall thickness at the support area. Each
tube shall be roller expanded into the tube sheets providing a leak proof seal and be
individually replaceable.
b. Constructed, tested, and stamped in accordance with applicable sections of ASME
pressure vessel code for minimum 235 psig (16 barg) refrigerant side design working
pressure and 150 psig (10.3 barg) liquid side design working pressure.
c. Water boxes shall be removable to permit tube cleaning and replacement. Water
boxes shall include liquid nozzle connections suitable for ANSI/AWWA C-606
couplings, welding, or flanges.

- [OPTIONAL] 150 psig (10.3 barg) ANSI raised-face weldable flanges. Flanges
are field welded by Contractor. Companion flanges, bolts, nuts, and gaskets
are not included.
- [OPTIONAL] 150 psig (10.3 barg) ANSI raised-face flanges with ANSI/AWWA
C-606 couplings. Flanges are field mounted by Contractor. Companion
flanges, bolts, nuts, and gaskets are not included.
- [OPTIONAL] 150 psig (10.3 barg) ANSI raised-face weldable flanges with
companion flanges. Flanges are field welded by Contractor. Bolts, nuts, and
gaskets are not included.
- [OPTIONAL] 150 psig (10.3 barg) ANSI raised-face flanges with ANSI/AWWA
C-606 couplings with companion flanges. Flanges are field mounted by
Contractor. Bolts, nuts, and gaskets are not included.

d. Provide vent and drain fittings, and thermo-statically controlled heaters to protect to
0°F (-17.8°C) ambient temperature in off-cycle.

- [OPTIONAL] Provide freeze protection down to -20°F (-28°C) ambient

temperature. A separate power connection for evaporator heaters is required
and shall be provided by the Contractor.

e. Connection location: Chilled liquid inlet and outlet nozzle connections are located at
rear (opposite control panel) end of unit.

- [OPTIONAL] Inlet and outlet nozzle connections located at front end of unit.
Available for select configurations.

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 2. Air-cooled condenser

a. Condenser coils shall be micro-channel type, parallel flow aluminum alloy tubes
metallurgically brazed as one piece to enhanced aluminum alloy fins. Condenser coils
shall be made of a single material to avoid galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals.
Tube and fin type condenser coils are an acceptable alternate when tubes and fins are
fabricated of the same metal material to avoid galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar
metals. Coils shall be designed for 350 psig (24 barg) or higher working pressure.

- [OPTIONAL] Coils shall be post-coated with an electro-deposited and baked

flexible epoxy coating that is finished with a polyurethane UV resistant
top-coat suitable for highly corrosive applications (“Environment Guard
Premium”).
- [OPTIONAL] All-aluminum coils only: Coils shall be post-treated with
immersion-applied nano-scale conversion coating, suitable for C3 medium/
weakly corrosive atmospheres, urban and industrial atmospheres
with moderate SO2 contamination, and coastal areas with low salinity
(“Environment Guard Basic”).

b. Ultra Quiet High Efficiency Variable Speed EC Fans: The condenser fans are composed
of corrosion resistant aluminum hub and glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene
composite blades molded into a low-noise airfoil section. All blades are statically and
dynamically balanced for vibration-free operation. Fan motors are TEAO, inverter
duty, IP54 rated, and current protected. Variable speed drives, standard, reduce
energy use and sound at part load while maximizing condenser and economizer heat
transfer performance.

2.07 Insulation
1. Material: Closed-cell, flexible, UV protected, thermal insulation complying with ASTM C 534
Type 2 (Sheet) for preformed flexible elastomeric cellular thermal insulation in sheet and
tubular form.
2. Thickness: 3/4 in. (19mm.)

- [OPTIONAL] 1-1/2 in. (38mm.)

3. Thermal conductivity: 0.26 (BTU/HR-Ft2-°F/in) maximum at 75°F (24°C) mean temperature.

4. Factory-applied insulation over cold surfaces of liquid chiller components including
evaporator shell, water boxes, and suction line. Liquid nozzles shall be insulated by
Contractor after pipe installation.
5. Adhesive: As recommended by insulation manufacturer and applied to 100% of insulation
contact surface including all seams and joints.

2.08 Acoustical data

1. Provide acoustical sound power or sound pressure level data in decibels (dB) at the
scheduled eight (8) octave band center frequencies. A-weighted sound data alone is not
acceptable.
2. Provide all sound power or sound pressure level data at 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% load.

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 3. Supplied equipment shall not exceed scheduled sound power or sound pressure level data
at any load point. The mechanical Contractor shall be responsible for any additional costs
associated with equipment deviation.
4. Acoustical performance ratings shall be in accordance with AHRI Standard 370.

2.09 Power and electrical requirements

1. Power/Control Panel

a. Factory installed and wired control panel that meets or exceeds NEMA 3R. Powder
painted steel cabinets with tool lockable, hinged, latched, and gasket sealed outer
doors equipped with wind struts for safer servicing. Provide main power connections,
compressor starters and fan motor variable speed drives, current overloads, and
factory wiring.
b. Panel shall include control display access door.

2. Single Point Power:

a. Provide single point power connection to chiller, shall be 3-phase of scheduled

voltage.
b. Single Point Circuit Breaker: A unit-mounted Circuit Breaker with external lockable
handle shall be supplied to isolate power voltage for servicing. Incoming power wiring
must comply with local codes. Circuit breaker shall be sized to provide the motor
branch circuit protection, short circuit protection and ground fault protection for the
motor branch-circuit conductors, the motor control apparatus and the motors.

3. Control Transformer: Power panel shall be supplied with a factory mounted and wired
control transformer that will supply all unit control voltage from the main unit power supply.
Transformer shall utilize scheduled line voltage on the primary side and provide 115V/1Ø on
secondary.
4. Short Circuit Withstand Rating of the chiller electrical enclosure shall be (460V: 100,000 Amps
with Single Point Circuit Breaker). Rating shall be published in accordance with UL508.
5. Motor Starters: Motor starters shall be zero electrical inrush current (Variable Frequency
Drives). Non-VSD starters are not acceptable.
6. All exposed power wiring shall be routed through liquid-tight, UV-stabilized, non-metallic
conduit.
7. Supplied equipment shall not exceed scheduled minimum circuit ampacity (MCA). The
mechanical Contractor shall be responsible for any additional costs associated with
equipment deviation.

2.10 Controls
1. General

a. Provide automatic control of chiller operation including compressor start/stop

and load/unload, condenser fans, evaporator pump, evaporator heater, unit alarm
contacts and run signal contacts.
b. Chiller shall be configurable to allow automatic or manual restart after power failure.
c. Unit operating software and field programmed set points shall be stored in non-
volatile memory.
d. Alarm contacts shall be provided to remote alert for any unit safety faults.

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 2. Control panel, display and keypad:

a. 10.4 in. (minimum) color liquid crystal display (LCD) mounted on control panel
enclosure door. All warning and safety faults shall include a text description. Panels
with numerical codes requiring reference manuals for fault codes are not acceptable.
b. Display and keypad shall be accessible through display access door without opening
main control/electrical cabinet doors.
c. Display shall provide a minimum of unit setpoints, status, electrical data, temperature
data, pressures, safety lockouts and diagnostics without the use of a coded display.
d. Descriptions in English (or available language options), numeric data in English (or
Metric) units.
e. Control panel includes push button safety stop switch.

3. System status information: always displayed on screen, including the following as a

minimum:

a. System status
b. System details
c. Control source (remote or local)
d. User access level
e. Date and time

4. Status messages: In color according to importance, indicate the following as a minimum:

a. Ready to start / Stopped

b. Cycling shutdown – chiller will automatically restart
c. Safety shutdown – chiller requires manual restart
d. System run
e. Systems coast down
f. Start-inhibit

5. System operating information, including the following as a minimum:

a. Entering and leaving chilled water

b. Evaporator and condenser refrigerant saturation temperatures
c. Sub-cooling refrigerant temperature
d. Evaporator pressure
e. Evaporator small temperature difference
f. Compressor discharge temperature
g. Percent input and motor full load current
h. Input power
i. Kilowatt hours
j. Operating hours
k. Refrigerant level
l. Motor winding temperature (each phase)
m. Average motor winding temperature
n. VSD – Output frequency
o. VSD – Output voltage (each phase)

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 p. VSD – Current (each phase)
q. VSD – Input current limit setpoint
r. VSD – Total Input KVA
s. VSD – Input power factor
t. VSD - Voltage total harmonic distortion (each phase)
u. VSD – Current total demand distortion (each phase)
v. VSD – DC bus voltage
w. VSD – Input and output Peak and RMS voltages and currents (each phase)
x. VSD – Internal ambient temperature
y. UPS Battery voltage
z. VGD Position
aa. Discharge Pressure
ab. Motor Housing temperature
ac. MBC – Positions
ad. MBC – Currents
ae. MBC – Temperatures
af. MBC – Rotor Elongation
ag. MBC – Motor Speed

6. Programmable setpoints including the following, as a minimum:

a. Leaving Chilled liquid temperature setpoint

b. Leaving Chilled liquid temperature cycling offset (shutdown and restart)
c. Input and Motor current limits (%)
d. Pulldown demand (limit and time)

7. Schedule function: Programmable six-week schedule for starting and stopping the chiller,
and pumps.
8. Warning messages including the following, as a minimum:

a. Setpoint override
b. Evaporator low pressure limit
c. Excess Surge Detected
d. Motor – High Housing, Rotor, and Winding Temperatures
e. Motor – High Current Limit
f. VSD – DC Bus Active
g. Liquid Level Setpoint Not Achieved
h. Loss of Subcooler Liquid Seal

9. Safety Shutdowns: Trigger a safety shutdown for any of the following, as a minimum:

a. Evaporator – low pressure

b. Auxiliary safety – contacts closed
c. Compressor discharge – high or low refrigerant temperature
d. Control panel – power failure
e. VSD – current imbalance
f. Motor – high housing, winding, and rotor temperatures

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 g. Evaporator transducer error
h. Transducer – failure or out of range
i. Surge Protection – Excess Surge
j. MBC – internal fault
k. MBC – high bearing temperature or current
l. MBC – startup failure
m. MBC – speed signal fault
n. MBC – overspeed fault
o. MBC – communication
p. MBC – rotor elongation
q. MBC – oscillator fault
r. MBC – rotor contraction
s. MBC – unauthorized rotation
t. MBC – high and low voltage
u. VSD – shutdown, requesting fault data
v. VSD – stop contacts open
w. VSD – 105% motor current overload
x. VSD – input current overload
y. VSD – high phase input and motor baseplate temperatures (each phase)
z. VSD – pre-charge lockout
aa. VSD – ground fault
ab. VSD – motor current total harmonic distortion (THD) fault
ac. VSD – inverter or rectifier program fault
ad. VSD – phase motor and input DCCT (each phase)
ae. VSD – high total demand distortion
af. VSD – high phase input and motor current (each phase)
ag. VSD – line voltage phase rotation
ah. VGD Actuator Fault
ai. VGD Positioning Fault
aj. Safety Stop

10. Safety Shutdowns: For each safety shutdown, indicate the following, as a minimum:

a. System status and details

b. Day and time of shutdown
c. Type of restart required

11. Cycling Shutdowns: For each cycling shutdown, indicate the following, as a minimum:

a. Multiunit cycling – contacts open

b. System cycling – contacts open
c. Control panel – power failure
d. Leaving chilled liquid – low temperature
e. Leaving chilled liquid – flow switch open
f. Control panel – schedule
g. VGD Actuator – serial communications

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 h. Evaporator – low pressure
i. Control Panel – loss of control voltage
j. MBC - position
k. MBC – low frequency displacement
l. MBC – vibration
m. MBC – speed signal fault
n. MBC – startup failure
o. MBC – serial communications fault
p. VSD shutdown – requesting fault data
q. VSD – fault contacts open
r. VSD – initialization failed
s. VSD – gate driver (indicate phase)
t. VSD – single phase input power
u. VSD – high or low DC bus voltage
v. VSD – pre charge: low DC bus voltage
w. VSD – pre charge: DC bus voltage imbalance
x. VSD – high internal ambient temperature
y. VSD – logic board power supply
z. VSD – low phase input and motor baseplate temperatures (each phase)
aa. VSD – logic board processor
ab. VSD – run signal
ac. VSD – high phase input and motor current (each phase)
ad. VSD – DC bus pre-regulation
ae. VSD – input DCCT offset (each phase)

12. Security Access: Through ID and password recognition defined by a minimum of three
different levels of user capability:

a. View: prevent unauthorized changing of local setpoints.

b. Operator: allows local control of chiller.
c. Service: If advanced diagnostics are necessary for qualified service personnel.

13. Chiller information screen including on-screen display of the following, as a minimum:

a. Model number
b. Chiller serial number
c. Manufacturer contract number
d. Design voltage
e. Refrigerant type
f. Starter type
g. Original factory chiller rating information

14. Data tracking and trend display including on-screen graphical display of the following, as a
minimum:

a. Parameters selected from a list of a minimum of 50 possibilities

b. Data collected once per second up to once per hour for each parameter

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 c. Data trend lines displayed for a minimum of 5 parameters at once

15. History: Store last fifty shutdowns with text description and display all system parameters at
the time of shutdown
16. Memory: Non-volatile type containing operating program and setpoints, capable of retention
for 10 years without memory loss, despite AC or backup battery power loss.
17. Terminal strip has to be clearly numbered to accept field interlock wiring.
18. Remote status: By means of electrical contacts, control panel capability to indicate the
following as a minimum:

a. Ready to start contacts

b. Safety shutdown contacts
c. Cycling shutdown contacts
d. Running contacts

19. Remote control: By means of 4-20 mA or 0-10V analog signals, control panel capability to
adjust the following as a minimum:

a. Leaving chilled liquid setpoint

b. Current limit setpoint

20. Remote chiller start/stop: By means of 120VAC dry contact

21. Data logging and printing: By means of RS-232 or SD Card, control panel capability for
exporting at user-programmable intervals:

a. All system operating data

b. Shutdown and cycling messages
Operating details of last 50 cycling or safety shutdowns

22. Manufacturer shall provide any controls not listed above, necessary for automatic chiller
operation. Mechanical Contractor shall provide field control wiring necessary to interface
sensors to the chiller control system.

2.11 Compressor motor starter - variable speed drive

1. General: VSD compressor motor starter to start motor and control motor speed by
controlling the frequency and voltage of the electrical power supplied to the motor.
2. Drive type: Pulse width modulated (PWM) utilizing insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs).
3. Control Logic: Independently control motor speed and variable geometry diffuser (VGD)
position for optimum efficiency and operational stability. Base motor speed and VGD
position on a minimum of 4 inputs: leaving chilled water temperature, return chilled water
temperature, evaporator refrigerant pressure, condenser refrigerant pressure. Verify motor
speed and VGD position and use as inputs to the control logic.
4. Power Factor: At all loads and speeds, provide a minimum of a 0.95 power factor.
5. Capacitors shall not require scheduled replacement. If capacitors do not meet this
requirement, the chiller manufacturer shall provide one spare sets of capacitors per
compressor for the building owner’s stock.
6. Enclosure: Minimum NEMA 3R type with hinged access door with door interlock, lock and
keys, and padlock.

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 7. Packaging: Factory mounted on chiller, piped to cooling circuit. Wired to control panel and
compressor motor. Entire package shall be UL listed.
8. Cooling: Cool drive pole assembly components and internal ambient air by means of fluid-
cooled, closed loop. All starter components accessible for service and replacement without
opening the chiller’s main refrigerant circuit.

- VSD enclosures utilizing fans to circulate ambient air for cooling shall include filters
at air vents and openings to prevent dust accumulation on the circuit boards and VSD
components.

9. Factory run test: Perform an electrical and mechanical run test of VSD starter before
shipment to verify proper wiring and phasing.
10. Factory settings: Set starting design current and current overload settings before shipment.
11. Harmonic Distortion: Provide a drive and chiller system with integrated harmonic filtration.
System must generate harmonic distortion levels less than the following, measured at the
input side of the drive:

- Current: 5% maximum current total demand distortion

12. Inrush amperage: Limited to the design full load amperage of the chiller.
13. Protective devices: provide the following, as a minimum:

a. Electronic current-sensing overloads (1 for each phase) – with indicating message on

the control panel and reset button. Shut down chiller upon detection of operating
current exceeding 105% full load amperage.
b. High instantaneous current overload – with indicating message on the control panel
and reset button. Shut down chiller upon detection of starting current exceeding
115% of design inrush starting current for 1 second.
c. Phase rotation insensitivity
d. Single phase failure protection circuit with indicating light – shut unit down if power
loss occurs in any phase at startup.
e. High temperature safety protection system on IGBTs with indicating light and reset
button. By means of thermistors embedded on IGBT heat sinks – shut unit down if
IGBT temperature exceeds acceptable limits.
f. Power fault protection for momentary power interruptions – interrupt power to the
compressor motor within 4-line cycles upon detection of power interruptions longer
than ¾ of a line cycle.
g. High and low line voltage protection.
h. Additional Voltage surge suppression devices if standard design unable to exceed
IEEE C62.41.1 recommendations

14. Features: Factory mount and wire the following as a minimum:

15. Control panel readouts: Display on the control panel and provide to BAS by means of
communication port the following as a minimum:

a. Output frequency
b. Output voltage
c. Output current (each phase)
d. Input power (kW)

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 e. Energy consumption (kWh)
f. Elapsed running time
g. Three phase voltage total harmonic distortion (THD)
h. Three phase current total demand distortion (TDD)
i. Total unit power factor
j. Total supply KVA

2.12 Accessories and options

Some accessories and options supersede standard product features. All options are factory-
mounted unless otherwise noted.

1. Controls options

a. Building Automation System Interface: Chiller to accept 4 to 20mA or 0 to 10 VDC

input from BAS (by others) to reset the leaving chilled liquid temperature or load limit
setpoint or both.
b. Gateway: Provides communication for Building Automation Systems, including
BACnet (MS/TP), Modbus, N2, and LON. The gateway is field commissioned by the BAS
Manufacturer.

2. General options

a. Factory Mounted Flow Switch: Vapor proof SPDT, NEMA 3R switch, 150 psig (10.3
barg), -20°F to 250°F (-28.9°C to 121.1°C.).
b. [OPTIONAL] Differential Pressure Switch: 3 psig to 45 psig (0.2 barg to 3 barg)
range with 1/4 in. NPTE pressure connections. This option is field mounted by the
contractor.
c. [OPTIONAL] Chicago Code Relief Valve – Special relief valves per Chicago Code.
d. Dual pressure relief valves – Two safety relief valves mounted in parallel. One is
always operational.
e. [OPTIONAL] Special Requirement Documents:

i. Special Requirement Document Package (SRDP) includes Pressure Vessel

Report, Unit Run Test Report, Production System Check Sheet and Final Unit
Inspection Check Sheet.
ii. Materials Package includes steel mill material reports for vessels in addition
to Pressure Vessel Report, Unit Run Test Report, Production System Check
Sheet and Final Unit Inspection Check Sheet.

f. [OPTIONAL] Vibration Isolation (All Options Field Mounted by Contractor):

i. Elastomeric Isolators
ii. 1 in. Deflection Spring Isolators: Level adjustable, spring and cage type
isolators for mounting under the unit base rails.

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Part 3 - Execution
Installation

1. General: Rig and Install in full accordance with Manufacturer’s requirements, Project
drawings, and Contract documents
2. Location: Locate chiller as indicated on drawings, including cleaning and service maintenance
clearance per Manufacturer instructions. Adjust and level chiller on support structure.
3. Components: Installing Contractor shall provide and install all auxiliary devices and
accessories for fully operational chiller.
4. Electrical: Coordinate electrical requirements and connections for all power feeds with
Electrical Contractor.
5. Controls: Coordinate all control requirements and connections with Controls Contractor.
6. Finish: Installing Contractor shall paint damaged and abraded factory finish with touch-up
paint matching factory finish.

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