Controller User Guide

For chillers and heat pumps with IPro controller

June 2020 PROD-SVU001C-GB

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 3

1. ADVANCED CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. CONTROL HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................................ 5
3. LARGE OPERATOR INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................... 8
4. LED OPERATOR INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................. 31
5. UNIT ACTIVATION ................................................................................................................................................. 52
6. TEMPERATURE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................. 53
7. WATER PUMPS MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 61
8. LOW WATER FLOW ALARM MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 64
9. WATER FREEZE PROTECTION MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................... 66
10. CONDENSING FANS MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 68
11. SAFETY UNLOADING ......................................................................................................................................... 71
12. DEFROST MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 72
13. ENERGY SAVING AND AUTO ON / OFF ......................................................................................................... 73
14. DYNAMIC SET POINT ........................................................................................................................................ 74
15. LOG FILES MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 75
16. REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................... 77

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General information
The information in this manual is valid for chillers and heat pumps units equipped with advanced controller
with software and bios release starting from:
BIOS RELEASE: 2017011600
APPLICATION RELEASE: 2.0Idronico_a

This information is visible in the Home section of controller web page.

 1. Advanced Control
The control logic of chillers and heat pumps, allows to satisfy the heating and the cooling plant loads,
according to the selected operating mode, automatically modulating the capacity of the unit.

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 2. Control Hardware Architecture

IPG315D
Power supply: 24V AC/DC
Digital inputs: 20 opto-insulated at 24Volt AC current on the contact
Analogue inputs 10 configurables: 0÷5V, 4÷20mA, NTC, PTC, digital input
Analogue outputs Opto-Insulated
2 configurable: 0-10V, external relay driving, PWM signal
4 configurables: 0-10V signal, external relay driving
Relay outputs: 10 x 5(2) A @ 250V SPST + 5 SSR type
Remote terminal: 1 output for connection of up to two remote terminals (100M)

RTC
Serial outputs
1 USB
1 Ethernet with Bacnet TCP/IP communication protocol
1 connecter for/GSM modem /XWEB modem
1 RS485 master with ModBUS communication protocol
1 RS485 slave with ModBUS or BACnet MSTP communication protocol
1 CANbus to connect I/O expansion modules
IPG108D / IPG108E:
Power supply: 24V AC/DC
Digital inputs: 11 opto-insulated at 24Volt AC current on the contact
Analogue inputs: 6 configurable: 0÷5V, 4÷20mA, NTC, PTC, digital input
Analogue outputs Opto-Insulated: 4 configurable: 0÷10V signal, external relay driving
Relay outputs: 8 x 5(2) A @ 250V SPST
Remote terminal: 1 output for connection of up to two remote terminals (100M)

RTC
LED DISPLAY INTEGRATED (IPG108E)
Serial outputs
1 USB; BACnet IP using USB/Ethernet adapter
1 RS485 master with ModBUS communication protocol in case of the controller is the MASTER or 1 LAN to
connect I/O expansion module
1 RS485 slave with ModBUS or with BACnet MSTP communication protocol in case of the controller is the
SLAVE

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IPX106D:
Power supply: 24V AC/DC
Digital inputs: 3 opto-insulated
Analogue inputs: 7 configurable: 0÷5V, 4÷20mA, NTC, PTC, digital input
Analogue outputs Opto-Insulated: 3 configurable: 0÷10V signal, external relay driving
Relay outputs: 6 x 5(2) A @ 250V SPST
Serial outputs
1 CANbus to connect to IPG315D
1 LAN to connect to IPG108D or IPG108E
 3. Large Operator Interface
Large chillers and heat pumps are equipped with a visual LCD keyboard, through which it is possible to
monitor and to modify the status and settings of the unit. For smaller units this is available as “Remote
Keypad”.

3.1. Main Screen

Information reported on the main screen is related to the “Unit status”, to the current date and to the user and
source side water temperatures or ambient temperature:
• Chilled water Return temperature
• Chilled water Leaving temperature
• Hot water Return temperature
• Hot water Leaving temperature

Generic info related to the main components or special functions status is also reported in the main screen
through icons:

• to indicate that at least one of the compressors is working.

• to indicate that the evaporator pump (E) and/or the recovery (R) pump and/or source pump (C)
(in case of water-cooled unit) are working.

• to indicate that the condenser fans are working (in case of air-cooled unit).

• flashing to indicate that at least an alarm is active

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 • to indicate that the safety capacity reduction mode is in progress

• to indicate that the defrost cycle is in progress, flashing during the count down

• to indicate that the anti-freeze/support heaters are active

• automatic switch-off and/or energy saving is enabled during the current day

• to indicate that the unit is working within the energy saving function or that the dynamic set-
point is active

3.2. Keyboard structure

Information on keypad is divided in different menus and sub-sections. The most researched have a direct
link with the main screen by using quick dial keys; the most specific information referred to the status of the
components or to the status of functions, instead, is reported in specific menus into “SERVICE” branch.

Main screen
Display
Unit status
Time and date
Probes value
Equipments status

Display Display Display

Probes value of all Equipments status in all circuits
Current alarms
configured circuits Compressor
Water pump
Fan
Display
Set point

Parameters Programming Time/Time periods Compressors Water pump (Supply fan) Alarms Historical alarms

Defrost Heaters/Liquid line I/O status Thermostatic Valve Heat recovery Auxiliary outputs
solenoid valve

Free-cooling Screw compressor Discharge comp. temp. Domestic hot water Auxiliary heating Control panel
 3.3. Quick link Sections
3.3.1. Probes Section
In the Probes section, accessible pressing the PROBES key in the main screen, all configured sensors are
displayed in different pages. They are reachable using T1 and T8 buttons

From this section, pressing the Cir“x” button, it is possible to enter in the specific circuit sub-section of the
configured circuit n° “x”, where its relevant refrigerant variables are displayed.

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 3.3.2. Set Point Section
In the Set Point section it is possible to edit the water set-points.

This tab has a direct link with the main screen through the SET button.

In this screen the notifications about the status of the ENERGY SAVING, DYNAMIC SET POINT and
POWER LIMIT functions are also reported.

Cooling and Heating sets are the parameters ST01 and ST04.

The real set represents, instead, the set-point value including the energy saving delta or the dynamic set
delta, and it cannot be modified.

Set points of secondary users, as heat recovery or domestic hot water, will be displayed too, if they are
configured:

HOW TO EDIT SET POINTS

To modify the set point, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press SET to enable the
editing. The element starts to flash.

Increase or decrease the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to confirm the new
value.

The cursor will pass automatically to the next element of the list. To modify it, repeat the operation just
described above.

Press the ESC key to go back to the main screen.

 3.3.3. Alarm Section

When an alarm occurs, the display shows the flashing icon , the alarms key starts to flash alternately

with the icons / and the buzzer starts to operate.

Pressing any key it is possible to turn off the buzzer, to pass to the alarm in progress section it is necessary
to press the “Alarm” button.

Alarms could have three different status:

• Active  the alarm is still in progress.

• Resettable  in this case, the alarm is not active and can be reset.

• Password  in this case, the alarm is not active, but a password is required to reset it.

HOW TO RESET AN ALARM

To reset an alarm, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press RESET

If the selected one requires to insert a password, a new screen will appear where pressing “+” and “-” keys it
is possible to insert the value. The ENTER button is the confirmation one.

If the inserted password is correct, the message below will be displayed and after few seconds automatically
it will come back to the current alarm screen.

If there are several resettable alarms, instead of selecting them one by one, pressing RST ALL they will be

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reset all together.

Press the ESC key to go back to the main screen.

3.3.4. Circuits Info Section

Using the CIRC key in the main screen it is possible to monitor the situation of the unit.

The information refers to:

• Circuits compressors status: the screen shows the compressors present for each circuit, their
activation status and the number of the unloading steps active, in case of compressors have
partialzation valves. If the compressor has no number on the right, it means that it is at full power.

It is shown, also, the notification of the activation of the safety special functions, as oil boost or safety
unloading.

• Condensation-evaporation probes: The screen shows the condensation and evaporation

pressures of every circuit present.

• Status of the evaporator pump (or evaporator pumps if the support one is present).
• Status of the recovery pump (or recovery pumps if the support one is present)

• Status of the condencer/source pump on water-cooled units (or condencer/source pumps if the
support one is present)

• Condensation fans on air-cooled units (proportional or steps regulation).

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 3.4. Service branch
The “SERVICE” branch has 3 different access levels.

The 1st or USER level does not require password. The access to the higher levels LV2 and LV3, instead, is
protected.

3.4.1. Parameters Programming

In this menu it is possible to modify the value of the parameters.

According to the account level, different amount of parameters are visible and editable.

Parameters are divided in groups with the following meaning:

Label Meaning
ST Displays temperature control parameters
DP Displays variables to be shown on main screen of the keyboard
CF Displays configuration parameters
SP Displays parameters for machine set up
Sd Displays dynamic set-point parameters
ES Displays energy saving and automatic timed switch-on/off parameters
AH Displays auxiliary heating parameters
CO Displays compressor parameters and timings
SL Displays stepless compressor parameters
PA Displays evaporator/condenser water pump parameters
Pd Displays pump down function parameters
Un Displays unloading function parameters
FA Displays ventilation parameters
Ar Displays anti-freeze heaters parameters
dF Displays defrost parameters
rC Displays heat recovery parameters
FS Displays production of domestic hot water parameters
FC Displays free-cooling function parameters
US Displays auxiliary output parameters
AL Displays alarm parameters
Et Displays parameters for the management of the electronic expansion valve
IO Displays inputs/outputs configuration parameters
CA Displays analog input calibration parameters
RA Displays analog input range parameters

HOW TO EDIT PARAMETERS

To modify a parameter, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press SET to enable the
editing. The element starts to flash and its description will be displayed on the bottom of the page.

Increase or decrease the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to confirm the new
value.

The cursor will pass automatically to the next element of the list. To modify it, repeat the operation just
described above.

Press the ESC key several times to go back to the main screen.

Warning: The access into groups CF, IO, CA and RA, is allowed only if the unit is turned OFF.

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 3.4.2. Clock settings & Time bands Programming
This menu is used to set the time and date of the microprocessor.

It is also possible to enable or disable the Energy Saving and/or the Automatic on/off based on time
bands.

To configure the three time bands and to pass to the ENERGY SAVING and/or AUTO ON/OFF weekly
programming it is necessary to scroll up and down the pages within this submenu using T1 and T8 buttons.

HOW TO EDIT A VALUE

To modify a value, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press SET to enable the editing.
The element starts to flash.

Increase or decrease the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to confirm the new
value. The cursor will pass automatically to the next element of the list. To modify it, repeat the operation just
described above.

Press the ESC key several times to go back to the main screen.

Warning: The Automatic on/off has priority respect the ENRGY SAVING.
 3.4.3. Compressors Menu
In this submenu the available info for each circuit is:

• Hours worked by each individual compressor

• Number of start-ups for each individual compressor

It is possible to reset the value of the working hours or the number of the start-up. These operation are
protected by password.
It is possible to enable/disable each compressor for maintenance, pressing the key ENB/DIS.

HOW TO RESET A VALUE

To reset a value, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press RESET HOURS or RESET
STARTS.

The screen where to insert the password using “+” and “-” keys will appear. The ENTER button is the one to
confirm the password value.

If the inserted password is correct, the value of the hours or of the start-up will be reset and after few
seconds automatically the previous page will be displayed again.

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 3.4.4. Water Pumps Menu
In this submenu the available info is:

• Hours worked by each individual water pump

It is possible to reset the value of the working hours. These operation are protected by password.
It is possible to enable/disable each pump for maintenance, pressing the key ENB/DIS.

HOW TO RESET A VALUE

To reset a value, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press RESET HOURS.

The screen where to insert the password using “+” and “-” keys will appear. The ENTER button is the one to
confirm the password value.

If the inserted password is correct, the value of the hours will be reset and after few seconds automatically
the previous page will be displayed again.

Press the ESC key several times to go back to the main screen.
 3.4.5. Alarms History Menu
All alarms are memorized and displayed in this screen together to the date and the status of the unit when
the event occurred.

HOW TO RESET ALARMS LOG

To reset the alarms log press RST ALL, holding it down for 3 seconds.

The screen where to insert the password using “+” and “-” keys will appear. The ENTER button is the one to
confirm the password value.

If the inserted password is correct, the alarm list will be reset and after few seconds automatically the
previous page will be displayed again.

Press the ESC key several times to go back to the main screen.

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 3.4.6. Defrost Menu
In this menu it is possible to check the status of the “Defrost” cycle for each configured refrigerant circuit.

The Defrost status can be:

• Counting EN: In counting down, defrost will start soon
• Cycle EN: Defrost in progress
• Drip time EN: In dripping time
• Waiting: Counter is elapsed but defrost is not required so the circuit is in normal
working
• Condition not present: No necessary condition for defrost

Selecting the circuit, the following screen will be displayed and pressing the button for 5 seconds, while
it is in counting, a manual defrost cycle will be forced.
 3.4.7. Input / Output Menu
‘This menu allows to check the physical status of all inputs and the logical status of all outputs that have
been defined.

The I/O list of the microprocessor is divided by groups, one per type.

3.4.8. Electronic Expansion valve Menu

In this menu it is possible to check the working status of the electronic expansion valves, configured for each
defined circuit. Displayed info for each valve is:
• Suction Temperature

• Suction Pressure

• Opening %

• Superheating Set

• Measured Superheating

The notification about the status of ExV safety special regulation action will be displayed, as LOP, MOP,
LSH, HSH.

Warning: This menu is available only if the ExV driver is integrated with the main microprocessor.

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 3.4.9. TEVI Electronic Expansion valve Menu
In the electronic expansion valve menu it is possible to check the working status of the TEVI electronic
expansion valves for vapor injection control, on units where it is configured.
Displayed info for each configured TEVI is:
• Opening % of Valve 1

• Opening % of Valve 2 (if present)

• Superheating vapor injection Set

• Measured Temperature of vapor injection

• Measured Superheating of vapor injection

• Superheating Set

• Measured Pressure of vapor injection

• Saturated Temperature of vapor injection

The notification about the mode of the control of ExV TEVI regulation action is displayed, on the top of the
page:

• Ctrl Superheating:

• Discharge Temp. Ctrl

• Manual Mode

• Alarm

Warning: This menu is available only if the ExV TEVI driver is integrated with the main microprocessor.
 3.4.10. Recovery Menu
In this menu it is possible to check the status of the “Recovery” function, partial or total, and the notification
of configured refrigerant circuits if they are operating in heat recovery mode or not through the “Rec. Valves”
status.

The following information is available in this screen:

• Status of the recovery function:

o Disabled

o Disabled from key

o Enabled

o Active

• Type of priority:

o User side

o Recovery side

Pressing the key for 1 second it is possible to enable/disable the function by keyboard.

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 3.4.11. Free-cooling Menu
In this menu it is possible to check the status of the “Free-Cooling” function, and the value of probes and
settings related to it.

The following information is available in this screen:

• Status of the free-cooling function:

o Disabled

o Disabled from key

o Enabled

o Active

• Type of priority:

o Condensing Pressure

o Free-cooling

o External ventilation

Pressing the key for 1 second it is possible to enable/disable the function by keyboard.
 3.4.12. Discharge Compressors Menu
In this menu it is possible to monitor the discharge temperatures of the configured compressors.

In case of the unit is equipped with screw compressors, it is possible to check directly the settings about
the intervention point of the Liquid Injection and High Discharge Temperature Alarm.

Selecting one specific refrigerant circuit and pressing ENTER to access, it is possible to check also the
measured value of the Compressor Discharge Gas sensor and the status of the liquid injection valve and
the status of the valve used to reach the minimum partial load.

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 3.4.13. Domestic hot water Menu
In this menu it is possible to check the status of the “Domestic hot water” function, and the value of probes
and relevant settings related to it.

The following information is available in this screen:

• Status of the domestic hot water function:

o Disabled

o Disabled from key

o Not Requested

o Doing defrost (disabled while defrost cycle is in progress)

o Changing state (in activation)

o Active

Pressing the key for 1 second it is possible to enable/disable the function by keyboard.
 3.4.14. Control Panel Menu

Within this menu there are different sub-sections:

• Parameters file management:

In the memory of the microprocessor are saved 2 files parameters map. One called “actual” that
represents the latest saved copy of the parameters map and another one called “default” that
represents the factory settings to erase all preconfigured function.

Within this subsection it is possible to load and to set as parameters map the last saved copy or to
“default” one.

Using the 3rd command “Save as default parameters” it is possible to overwrite the values
contained into the “default” copy with those contained in latest saved copy or “actual”.

Warning: The access in this sub-function is allowed only to the authorized technicians who
have been provided with 3rd level password.

• Contrast & backlight:

Within this subsection it is possible to adjust the label contrast level and the backlight time.

• Log file management:

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 Within this subsection it is possible to send and to save a copy of log files in an external mass
storage, as a USB pen.

• Update Visograph

In this subsection it is possible to force an updating of the keyboard. If the unit is in on this operation
is not allowed.

Warning: Do not remove power supply to the microprocessor and do not disconnect the keypad
during the updating.

• Language selection:

In this subsection it is possible to select the language. Available tongues are: Italian, English,
French, Spanish and German.

Warning: Do not remove power supply to the microprocessor and do not disconnect the keypad
during the updating.
• System Informations:

In this subsection it is possible to edit the IP address and the MODbus® address. The modification
will be actual at next reboot of the controller.

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 4. Led Operator Interface
Small chillers and heat pumps, equipped with the advanced controller, have the small size one that has a
LED built-in keyboard, through which it is possible to monitor and to modify the status and settings of the
unit.

4.1. Main Screen

Info reported on the main screen is related to the “Unit status”.

Pressing key or it is possible to see the value of the configured probes.

First line displays probe value, the second one displays probe name

In case an alarm occur, its code flashes on the second line.

The available probes are:

Display as AI description

EIn Evaporator common input NTC temperature probe

Out1 Evaporator 1 output NTC temperature probe

Out2 Evaporator 2 output NTC temperature probe

EOut Evaporator common outlet NTC temperature probe

CIn Condenser hot water common input NTC temperature probe

CIn1 Circuit 1 condenser hot water input NTC temperature probe

CIn2 Circuit 2 condenser hot water input NTC temperature probe

COu1 Circuit 1 condenser hot water output NTC temperature probe

COu2 Circuit 2 condenser hot water output NTC temperature probe

COut Condenser hot water common output NTC temperature probe

FCIn System water inlet NTC temperature probe (free-cooling)

Et External air temperature

SAn1 Domestic water temperature regulation NTC temperature probe (num. 1)

SAn2 Domestic water temperature safety NTC temperature probe (num. 2)

ROut Heat recovery outlet NTC temperature probe

RIn Heat recovery inlet NTC temperature probe

dSet Dynamic set-point 4÷20 mA probe

CdP1 Circuit 1 condensation probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

CdP2 Circuit 2 condensation probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

LP1 Circuit 1 evaporation pressure probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

LP2 Circuit 2 evaporation pressure probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

uSt1 Auxiliary output 1 NTC temperature probe

uSt2 Auxiliary output 2 NTC temperature probe

uSP1 Circuit 1 auxiliary output pressure probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

uSP2 Circuit 2 auxiliary output pressure probe (pressure 4÷20 mA / ratiometric 0÷ 5Volt)

Meaning of each LED:

• to indicate that the measurement unit of displayed probe/parameter is in °C.

• to indicate that the measurement unit of displayed probe/parameter is in °F.

• to indicate that RTC is displaying now.

• to indicate that the measurement unit of displayed probe/parameter is in bar.

• to indicate the measurement unit of displayed probe/parameter is in PSI.

• … to indicate if compressors from 1 to 6 are working.

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• on to indicate that the defrost cycle is in progress, flashing during the countdown.

• to indicate that the condenser fans are working.

• to indicate that the water pump/supply fan is working.

• to indicate that the anti-freeze/auxiliary heaters are active.

• to indicate that the auxiliary outputs are active.

• flashing to indicate that an alarm is active.

• to indicate that the probe display now is belongs to circuit 1.

• to indicate that the probe display now is belongs to circuit 2.

• flashing to indicate that the AEFL or ACFL or AHFL or APFL alarm is active

• to indicate that in heat pump mode.

• to indicate that in chiller mode.

• to indicate that the unit is working within the energy saving period or that the dynamic set-
point is active.

• to indicate that menu screen is displaying.

 4.2. Keyboard structure
Information on keypad is divided in different menus and sub-sections. The most researched have a direct
link with the main screen by using quick dial keys; the most specific info referred to the status of the
components or to the status of functions, instead, is reported in specific menus into “SERVICE” branch.

Default screen

Display
Unit status
Alarm status
Probe value

or + 3 sec + + 3 sec

KEY KEY KEY KEY KEY

Switch unit on/off Enter in main menu Enter in clock menu Enter in set point Enter in parameter
Switch chiller/heat pump menu menu

Sub menu

1. ALRM (Active alarms) 8. dF (Defrost)

2. ALOG (Historical alarms) 9. InOu (I/O status)
3. COEn (Compressor en/dis) 10.Et (Electronic thermostatic valves)
4. COSn (Compressor starts num.) 11.FC (Free-cooling)
5. Hour (Compressor/pump working hours) 12.ConF (Configuration file management)
6. PUMP (Water pump en/dis) 13.USB (USB management)
7. Cond (Condensation fan) 14.InFO (System information)

KEYS FUNCTIONS

• Press this key to switch on/off the unit to work in heat pump mode.

• Press to enter in main menu screen. Keep press for 3 seconds to adjust clock.

• Press to switch probe being shown

• Press to switch probe being shown

• Press to check set point

• Press this key to switch on/off the unit to work in chiller mode.

• + Press these 2 keys together for 3 seconds to check parameters.

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 4.3. Set Point Section
In the Set Point section it is possible to edit the water set-points.

This tab has a direct link with the main screen through the SET button.

First line displays set point value, the second one displays the type:

• SEtC -> set point in chiller mode (ST01)

• SEtH -> set point in heat pump mode (ST04)

• SEtd -> real set point when dynamic set point is active

• SEtS -> real set point when energy saving is active

• SEtr -> real set point when both dynamic set point and energy saving are active

If the unit is turned off, by keyboard or remotely, scrolling up or down using or it is possible to
see both chiller and heat pump set points. When the unit is turned on, only the one corresponding to the
current operating mode and the real set, if energy saving or dynamic set point are active, are visible.

HOW TO EDIT SET POINTS

To modify the set point, select the desired one using UP and DOWN buttons and press SET for 3 seconds to
enable the editing. The element starts to flash.

Increase or decrease the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to confirm the new
value.

Press key SET to escape and jump back to the main screen.
 4.4. Service branch
It is possible to enter in the “SERVICE” branch pressing the MENU key in the default screen.

With UP and DOWN buttons it is possible to scroll on all available sub-menus and pressing SET to enter in
the selected one.

Sub-menu name Visible condition Description

ALRM Always visible Active alarms

ALOG Always visible Historical alarms

COEn Always visible Compressor enable/disable

COSn Always visible Compressor starts number

Hour Always visible Compressor/pump working hours

PUMP No motor-condensing unit Water pump enable/disable

Cond Air-cooled unit Condensation fan

dF Unit in heating mode Defrost

InOu Always visible I/O status

Et Integrated ExV driver is present Electronic expansion valves

tEVI TEVI Vapor injection driver is TEVI Vapor injection control

present

ConF Always visible Configuration file management

USB Always visible USB management

InFO Always visible System information

The Menu button has the escape function too.

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 4.4.1. Parameters Programming

Pressing keys + together for 3 seconds in the default screen it is possible to enter into
parameters programming screen.

In this screen, it is possible to select user level.

There are 3 levels, the first one for end user is without password.

Label Meaning
ST Displays temperature control parameters
DP Displays variables to be shown on main screen of the keyboard
CF Displays configuration parameters
SP Displays parameters for machine set up
Sd Displays dynamic set-point parameters
ES Displays energy saving and automatic timed switch-on/off parameters
AH Displays auxiliary heating parameters
CO Displays compressor parameters and timings
SL Displays stepless compressor parameters
PA Displays evaporator/condenser water pump parameters
Pd Displays pump down function parameters
Un Displays unloading function parameters
FA Displays ventilation parameters
Ar Displays anti-freeze heaters parameters
dF Displays defrost parameters
rC Displays heat recovery parameters
FS Displays production of domestic hot water parameters
FC Displays free-cooling function parameters
US Displays auxiliary output parameters
AL Displays alarm parameters
Et Displays parameters for the management of the electronic expansion valve and TEVI control
IO Displays inputs/outputs configuration parameters
CA Displays analog input calibration parameters
RA Displays analog input range parameters

HOW TO INPUT PASSWORD

To input the password, press SET to enable the editing.

The element “0” starts to flash. Insert the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to
confirm the new value.

Key or have fast increasing/decreasing function with 100 every time.

If inputted password is not correct, it will change back to “0” otherwise it jumps to the screen with parameter
groups.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

HOW TO EDIT PARAMETERS

Select the desired group using or buttons and press SET to enter.

In this group the name of the parameter will be displayed in the second line and its value in the first line.

Select the desired group using or buttons and press SET for 3 seconds to enable the editing.

The element starts to flash. Insert the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to confirm
the new value.

The parameter group IO is divided into 4 sub-groups: Pb, DI, rL and AO.

Some parameters could be visible but not editable for a specific level.

If the parameter is not editable, “.” LED in the second line will be lighten as an indication as picture below:

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Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.
 4.4.2. Alarm Section

When an alarm occurs, the display shows the flashing led . Entering in the ALRM sub menu of
“SERVICE” branch it is possible to read which specific code is active and reset it, if possible.

In this submenu in the second lines displayed the alarm code, on the first one the status:

• no: still active, not resettable

• rSt: resettable

• PASS: resettable with password

If the alarm is not still active, to reset it is necessary to press key SET. If it requires a password, its input
screen will appear.

HOW TO INPUT PASSWORD

To input the password, press SET for 3 seconds to enable the editing.

The element “0” starts to flash. Insert the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to
confirm the new value.

Key or have fast increasing/decreasing function with 100 every time.

If inputted password is not correct, it will change back to “0” otherwise it jumps to the other active alarms.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

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ALARM CODES TAB

Code Alarm Alarm description

AP1 PB1 probe
AP2 PB2 probe
AP3 PB3 probe
AP4 PB4 probe
AP5 PB5 probe
AP6 PB6 probe
AP11 Expansion1 probe1
AP12 Expansion1 probe2
AP13 Expansion1 probe3
AP14 Expansion1 probe4
AP15 Expansion1 probe5
AP16 Expansion1 probe6
AP17 Expansion1 probe7
AP39 XEV20D 1 probe1
AP40 XEV20D 1 probe2
AP41 XEV20D 1 probe3
AP42 XEV20D 1 probe4
AP43 XEV20D 2 probe1
AP44 XEV20D 2 probe2
AP45 XEV20D 2 probe3
AP46 XEV20D 2 probe4
AP55 TEVI 1 probe 1
AP56 TEVI 1 probe 2
AP57 TEVI 1 probe 3
AP58 TEVI 1 probe 4
AEFL Evaporator flow switch alarm
ACFL Condenser flow switch alarm
AtSF Supply fan circuit breaker alarm
AEUn Evaporator unloading signalling
AtE1 Evaporator n° 1 water pump overload
AtE2 Support evaporator n° 2 water pump overload
AtC1 Condenser n° 1 water pump overload
AtC2 Support condenser n° 2 water pump overload
AEP1 Evaporator n° 1 water pump maintenance
AEP2 Support evaporator n° 2 water pump maintenance
ACP1 Condenser n° 1 water pump maintenance
ACP2 Support condenser n° 2 water pump maintenance
AHFL Domestic hot water pump flow switch alarm
ARFL Recovery flow switch alarm
AEht Evaporator water inlet high temperature alarm
AET1 XEV20D 1 not connected alarm
AET2 XEV20D 2 not connected alarm
AEJ1 TEVI 1 not connected alarm
AEM1 IPROEX60D 1 not connected alarm
AFFC Anti-freeze alarm in free-cooling
AtR1 Recovery n° 1 water pump overload
AtR2 Support recovery n° 2 water pump overload
AfnA Function not available alarm
ASPh Phases sequence alarm
ALc1 Generic alarm 1
ARP1 Recovery n° 1 water pump maintenance
ARP2 Recovery n° 2 water pump maintenance
ACFx Configuration alarm n° “x”
AC1n Configuration alarm n° 1”x”
Code Alarm Alarm description
b(n)HP Circuit high pressure switch (n)
b(n)LP Circuit low pressure switch (n)
b(n)AC Anti-freeze in cooling circuit (n)
b(n)AH Anti-freeze in heating circuit (n)
b(n)A Source Anti-freeze alarm in circuit (n)
b(n)hP Condensing high pressure transducer circuit (n)
b(n)lP Circuit (n) low evaporating pressure
b(n)tF Circuit fan overload alarm (n)
b(n)dF Circuit defrost alarm signal(n)
b(n)Cu Unloading signal due to circuit (n) high condensing temp. / press.
b(n)Eu Unloading signal due to circuit (n) evaporating low temp.
b(n)rC Circuit (n) heat recovery disabling signal
b(n)PH Circuit pump down stopping alarm (n)
b(n)PL Circuit pump down start-up alarm (n)

Code Alarm Alarm description

C(n)HP Compressor (n) high pressure switch
C(n)oP Compressor (n) oil pressure switch/oil float
C(n)tr Compressor overload(n)
C(n)dt Compressor high discharge temperature
C(n)Mn Compressor maintenance (n)

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 4.4.3. Alarm History Section
All alarms are memorized and displayed in the “ALOG” sub-menu together to the date and the status of the
unit when the event occurred.

In the first screen the alarm code is displayed together to its event number in an hour. Pressing SET it is
possible to see more detailed info including the status of the unit and the date when the alarm occurred.

HOW TO DELETE ALARMS LOG

To clear the logs of the alarms scroll on using or till find “PASS” in first line and “Arst” in second
line.

Press SET for 3 seconds to enable the editing.

The element “0” starts to flash. Insert the value using the UP and DOWN keys and press again SET to
confirm the new value.

Key or have fast increasing/decreasing function with 100 every time.

If inputted password is not correct, it will change back to “0” otherwise alarms log is cancelled.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.
 4.4.4. Compressors Menu
In “COEn” submenu it is possible to enable and disable the compressors for maintenance. Info about
working hour and the number of the start-up is reported into two different submenus.

On the second line is reported the compressor index and on first is reported its current status

Press key or to scan all configured compressors and press SET button for 3 seconds to modify
the en/dis status of the selected one.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

4.4.5. Compressor Starts Number Menu

In “COSn” submenu it is possible to view and reset the number of the start-up of each configured
compressor.

On the second line is reported the compressor index and on first is reported its start-up number. The unit of
measurement is x10Times

Press key or to scan all configured compressors and press SET button for 3 seconds to reset
the start-up numbers of the selected one, inserting the correct password.

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 4.4.6. Water Pump Menu
In “PUMP” submenu it is possible to enable and disable the water pumps for maintenance. Info about
working hour is reported into a different submenu. It is not visible on motor-condensing units.

On the second line is reported the pump index and on first is reported its current status

Press key or to scan all configured water pumps and press SET button for 3 seconds to modify
the en/dis status of the selected one.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

4.4.7. Compressors & Pumps Working Hour Menu

In “HOUR” submenu it is possible to view and reset the working hours of each compressor and water pump.

On the second line is reported the compressor or pump index and on first is reported the value of its working
hour.

Press key or to scan all configured water pumps and press SET button for 3 seconds to reset it,
inserting the correct password.
 4.4.8. Condensing Fan Menu
In “COND” submenu it is possible to see the working status of the condensing / evaporating fans.

It is visible only on air-cooled version units.

On the second line is reported the fan circuit index and on first is reported its current output value:

• 0-100 : in case of continuous fan control

• 0-4: in case of step control

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

4.4.9. Defrost Menu

In “dF” submenu it is possible to see the working status of the defrost cycle.

It is visible only on heat pumps during their operation in heating mode.

On the first line is reported the circuit index and on second is displayed the countdown before that a defrost
cycle starts.

Pressing key SET for 3 seconds it is possible to force a defrost cycle manually.
Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

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 4.4.10. Input / Output Menu
In “InOu” submenu it is possible to see the status of the input and output of the controller.

The I/O list is divided in 4 groups:

• Pb: analog input
• di: digital input
• rL: digital output
• out: analog output

Press key or to scan all type and press SET button to enter.

Using the UP and DOWN it is possible to scroll on the list.

PROBES (Pb) DIGITAL INPUT (di)

RELAY (rL) ANALOG OUTPUT (out)

 4.4.11. Electronic Expansion Valve Menu
In “Et” submenu it is possible to see the working status of the expansion valves.

This menu is available only if the ExV driver is integrated with the main microprocessor

On the first line is reported the value and on second is displayed the info description:

• Open: valve opening percentage

• SH: super heat
• Tasp: suction temperature
• Pasp: suction pressure
If 2 circuits are configured, to switch to another expansion valve it is necessary to press key SET.
Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

4.4.12. TEVI control Menu

In “tEVI” submenu it is possible to see the working status of the expansion valve/s for vapor injection control.

This menu is available only if the TEVI driver is integrated with the main microprocessor

On the first line is reported the value and on second is displayed the info description:

• Opn1: valve opening percentage valve 1

• Opn2: valve opening percentage valve 2
• SH: super heat vapor injection
• PInj: pressure vapor injection
• TSat: saturated temperature vapor injection
• tInJ: temperature vapor injection

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 • tSC1: discharge temperature compressor 1
• tSC2: discharge temperature compressor 2

4.4.13. Configuration File Management Menu

In “ConF” submenu it is possible to load the parameters from configuration files.

In the memory of the microprocessor are saved 2 files parameters map. One called “actual” that represents
the latest saved copy of the parameters map and another one called “default” that represents the factory
settings to erase all preconfigured function.

Within this subsection it is possible to load and to set as parameters map the last saved copy or the
“default” one.

Using the 3rd command “Save as default parameters” it is possible to overwrite the values contained into
the “default” copy with those contained in latest saved copy or “actual”.

Press key or to select the desired command and press SET for 3 seconds to confirm.

Once confirmed, on the second line is reported the status of the operation:

• In Progress: loading in progress.

• done: loading done

• FAIL: loading failed

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.
 4.4.14. Log File Management Menu
In “USB” submenu it is possible to download the log files from the controller into an USB mass storage.

If no USB key is detected, the following message will display:

Otherwise on first line is reported the label SEND and in the second one the file to download:

• Unit LoG: only the Unit log file

• ALArM LoG: only the Alarms log file

• Et LoG: only the Xev log file:

• ALL: All the logs above + the Access Log file

Press key or to select the desired command and press SET for 3 seconds to confirm.

Once confirmed, on the second line is reported the status of the operation:

• In Progress

• done

• Error

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.

4.4.15. System Information Menu

In “InFO” submenu it is possible to see some system information.

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The available info is:

• APP: software application name

• Adr: Modbus address
• IP: IP address

Press key or to scroll on the information.

Press key MENU to escape and jump back into previous screen.
 5. Unit Activation
At the unit startup, the main screen of units will show:

It is possible to activate the unit using the keyboard:

• In “Chilled water production mode” pressing the sun button .

• In “Hot water production mode” pressing the snow button .

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 6. Temperature Control
The units provides different regulation modes.
By modifying the parameters ST9 and ST10 the probes can be defined on which the temperature control of
the unit, either in cooling mode or in heating mode, is based on.
By modifying the parameters ST11 the control mode between the followings can be selected:
• Proportional step regulation: suggested with temperature control based on the return to the unit
• Neutral zone: strongly recommended with temperature control based on the delivery.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST9 Chilled water temperature control probe 0 7
ST10 Hot water temperature control probe 0 3
ST11 Defines the type of temperature control 0 4

In both case before to activate or deactivate a compressor / partial step, the microprocessor will respect the
parameters in the tab below in order to avoid compressors short cycling.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

CO1 Compressor minimum ON time 1 250 10sec
CO2 Compressor minimum OFF time 0 250 10sec
CO3 Minimum time between one activation and another on the same compressor 0 250 10sec
CO4 Activation delay between 2 compressors/steps 1 250 sec
CO5 Deactivation delay between 2 compressors/steps 1 250 sec

6.1. Proportional Step Regulation

The regulation band will be divided in a number of intervals (steps) depending on the total number of the
compressors in the unit and on their possible partial steps. This implies that for each step an activation
threshold and a deactivation one will be defined.
When the value measured by the selected temperature control probe cross these threshold, the activation /
deactivation request of one or more compressors/partial steps occurs.

Cooling

The following equations are applied for the calculation of the different activation thresholds:
Total number of regulation steps = Number of compressors + (Number of compressors * Number of partial
steps / compressor)
Width of proportional step = Proportional regulation band [ST7] / Total number of regulation steps
Step activation threshold = regulation set point [ST1] + (Width of proportional step* Step’s progressive [1,2,3,
etc.]).
 Par. Description Min Max U.M.
ST1 Chiller set point ST2 ST3 °C
ST2 Minimum chiller set point -50.0 ST3 °C
ST3 Maximum chiller set point ST2 110.0 °C
ST7 Intervention band regulation steps in chiller mode 0.1 25.0 °C

Heating

The following equations are applied for the calculation of the different activation thresholds:
Total number of regulation steps = Number of compressors + (Number of compressors * Number of partial
steps / compressor)
Width of proportional step = Proportional regulation band [ST8] / Total number of regulation steps
Step activation threshold = Regulation set point [ST4] - (Width of proportional step* Step’s progressive [1,2,3,
etc.]).

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST4 Heat pump set point ST5 ST6 °C
ST5 Heat pump minimum set point -50.0 ST6 °C
ST6 Heat pump maximum set point ST5 110.0 °C
ST8 Intervention band regulation steps in heat pump mode 0.1 25.0 °C

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 6.2. Neutral Zone
The loading, unloading and constant areas are defined by means of the following parameters:

Cooling

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST1 Chiller set point ST2 ST3 °C
ST2 Minimum chiller set point -50.0 ST3 °C
ST3 Maximum chiller set point ST2 110.0 °C
ST7 Intervention band regulation steps in chiller mode 0.1 25.0 °C
ST29 Activation offset 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST30 Activation delay 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
ST31 Deactivation offset last step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST32 Deactivation delay last step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec

Temperature values included between ST1 and ST1+ST7 will not cause any compressors activation /
deactivation. This is reason why this interval is called Neutral Zone.
Temperature values greater or equal to ST1+ST7+ST29, which insist for a continuous time greater or equal
to ST30, will cause the start-up request of the first power step of the unit.
The remaining steps will be activated one by one every CO4 seconds, if the probe selected for the control
detects temperature values greater or equal to ST1+ST7.
The deactivation of the first steps will occur based on temperature values lower than ST1 one by one every
CO5 seconds until only one is active and it will be deactivated if the temperature stays below ST1-ST31 for a
time greater than ST32 seconds.
A further safety threshold (calculated according to the other parameters values) is available. Below this
threshold the unconditioned deactivation of all the power steps will occur in order to avoid an excessive
cooling power production.
Heating

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST4 Heat pump set point ST5 ST6 °C
ST5 Heat pump minimum set point -50.0 ST6 °C
ST6 Heat pump maximum set point ST5 110.0 °C
ST8 Intervention band regulation steps in heat pump mode 0.1 25.0 °C
ST29 Activation offset 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST30 Activation delay 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
ST31 Deactivation offset last step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST32 Deactivation delay last step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec

Temperature values included between ST4 and ST4-ST8 will not cause any compressors activation /
deactivation. This is reason why this interval is called Neutral Zone.
Temperature values lower than or equal to ST4-ST8-ST29, which insist for a continuous time greater or
equal to ST30, will cause the switch-on of the first power step of the system.
The remaining steps will be activated one by one every CO4 seconds, if the probe selected for the control
detects temperature values lower than or equal to ST4-ST8.
The deactivation of the first steps will occur based on temperature values greater than ST4 one by one every
CO5 seconds until only one is active and it will be deactivated if the temperature stays over ST4+ST31 for a
time greater than ST32 seconds.
A further safety threshold (calculated according the other parameters values) is available. Over that
threshold the unconditioned deactivation of all the power steps will occur in order to avoid an excessive
heating power production.

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 6.3. Stepless Control for Screw Units
The loading, unloading and constant areas are defined by means of the following parameters:

Cooling

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST1 Chiller set point ST2 ST3 °C
ST2 Minimum chiller set point -50.0 ST3 °C
ST3 Maximum chiller set point ST2 110.0 °C
ST7 Intervention band regulation steps in chiller mode 0.1 25.0 °C
ST29 Activation offset 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST30 Activation delay 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
ST31 Deactivation offset last step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST32 Deactivation delay last step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
SL9 Neutral Zone in cooling mode 0.1 25.0 °C

Temperature values included between ST1 – SL9/2 and ST1 + SL9/2 will not cause any compressors
activation / deactivation or loading / unloading of compressor capacity. This is reason why this interval is
called Neutral Zone.
Temperature values greater or equal to ST1+ST7/2+ST29, which insist for a continuous time greater or
equal to ST30, will cause the start-up request of the first power step of the unit.
The remaining compressors will be activated one by one, according to the set selection criteria, every CO4
seconds, if the probe selected for the control detects temperature values greater or equal to ST1+ST7/2.
The loading and unloading area for compressors in operation are defined by temperatures between
ST1+SL9/2 and ST1+ST7/2 for the loading and ST1 - SL9/2 and ST1 – ST7/2 for the unloading.
The deactivation of the first compressor will occur based on temperature values lower than ST1 – ST7/2 one
by one every CO5 seconds until only one is active and it will be deactivated if the temperature stays below
ST1 – ST7/2 - ST31 for a time greater than ST32 seconds.
Compressors will be not deactivated until their capacity arrives to the minimum value.
A further safety threshold (calculated according to the other parameters values) is available. Below this
threshold the unconditioned deactivation of all the power steps will occur in order to avoid an excessive
cooling power production.
Heating

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ST4 Heat pump set point ST5 ST6 °C
ST5 Heat pump minimum set point -50.0 ST6 °C
ST6 Heat pump maximum set point ST5 110.0 °C
ST8 Intervention band regulation steps in heat pump mode 0.1 25.0 °C
ST29 Activation offset 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST30 Activation delay 1st step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
ST31 Deactivation offset last step with neutral zone regulation 0.0 25.0 °C
ST32 Deactivation delay last step with neutral zone regulation 0 250 sec
SL10 Neutral Zone in heating mode 0.1 25.0 °C

Temperature values included between ST4 – SL10/2 and ST4 + SL10/2 will not cause any compressors
activation / deactivation or loading / unloading of compressor capacity. This is reason why this interval is
called Neutral Zone.
Temperature values lower or equal to ST4 – ST8/2 - ST29, which insist for a continuous time greater or
equal to ST30, will cause the start-up request of the first power step of the unit.
The remaining compressors will be activated one by one, according to the set selection criteria, every CO4
seconds, if the probe selected for the control detects temperature values lower or equal to ST4 – ST8/2.
The loading and unloading area for compressors in operation are defined by temperatures between ST4 –
SL10/2 and ST4 – ST8/2 for the loading and ST4 + SL10/2 and ST4 + ST8/2 for the unloading.
The deactivation of the first compressor will occur based on temperature values lower than ST4 + ST8/2 one
by one every CO5 seconds until only one is active and it will be deactivated if the temperature stays above
ST4 + ST8/2 + ST31 for a time greater than ST32 seconds.
Compressors will be not deactivated until their capacity arrives to the minimum value.
A further safety threshold (calculated according to the other parameters values) is available. Above this
threshold the unconditioned deactivation of all the power steps will occur in order to avoid an excessive
cooling power production.

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 6.4. Partial Heat Recovery
The temperature control of the partial recovery user is present only if it was requested it is a single
proportional step type based on return temperature.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

RC13 Heat Recovery water set point RC11 RC12 °C
RC14 Heat Recovery water regulation differential 0.1 25.0 °C
RC11 Minimum heat recovery water set point value -50.0 RC12 °C
RC12 Maximum heat recovery water set point value RC11 110.0 °C

The desuperheater is active if the request is ON while there is at least one compressor in operation and
none refrigerant circuit is performing a defrost cycle.
It is possible to enable/disable this function by keyboard as reported on chapter 3.4.9.

6.5. Total Heat Recovery

The temperature control of the total recovery user, if present, is a proportional step type based on return
temperature.
The number of the available steps is equal to the number of the refrigerant circuit presents.
 Par. Description Min Max U.M.
RC13 Heat Recovery water set point RC11 RC12 °C
RC14 Heat Recovery water regulation differential 0.1 25.0 °C
RC11 Minimum heat recovery water set point value -50.0 RC12 °C
RC12 Maximum heat recovery water set point value RC11 110.0 °C

The heat recovery, in this case, is active if the request is ON while there is at least one requested
compressor to satisfy the main user.
This function “enables” the amount of circuits to operate in heat recovery, according to the request, but it is
the chilled water production to determine the number of steps that have to operate.
It is possible to enable/disable this function by keyboard as reported on chapter 3.4.9.

6.6. Domestic hot water control by 3way valve

The temperature control of the domestic hot water user, if present, is a proportional step type based on
measured temperature by the sensor to install in sanitary water tank.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

FS2 Space heating Priority Vs Dom. hot water Priority 0 1
FS3 Domestic water set point FS5 FS6 °C
FS4 Domestic water regulation differential 0.1 25.0 °C
FS5 Minimum domestic water set point value -50.0 FS6 °C
FS6 Maximum domestic water set point value FS5 110.0 °C

The number of the available steps depends on the total number of the compressors in the unit and on their
possible partial steps.
Factory Priority is set on domestic hot water production.
The domestic hot water is active if the request is ON and none refrigerant circuit is performing a defrost
cycle.
It is possible to enable/disable this function by keyboard as reported on chapter 3.4.12.

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 7. Water Pumps Management
The management of pump groups is related to the value of the parameter Pump Operation Mode:

Par. Description Min Max Note

PA1 Evaporator pump operation mode 0 2 Chilled water side
PA17 Source pump operation mode 0 2 Source side on water cooled units
PA31 Recovery pump operation mode 0 2 Hot water side

• 0: Not Present
• 1: Continuously – The pump is always active when the unit is active not depending on the operation
of the compressors.
• 2: On demand – The pump is active just when a capacity step is required.

The controller ensures that times and delays between switch-on/switch-off of the compressors and pumps
are respected.

In case of detection of freeze alarm condition, the microprocessor will force to switch on the pumps.

Evaporator Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA2 First Compressor ON delay from pump starting-up 0 250 10sec
PA3 Evaporator water pump OFF delay from last compressor stops 0 250 10sec
PA4 Deactivation Pump Delay from unit turning Off 0 250 10sec

Condenser Pump / Source water side on water cooled units

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA18 First Compressor ON delay from starting-up 0 250 10sec
PA19 Condenser pump OFF delay from last compressor stops 0 250 10sec
PA20 Deactivation Pump Delay from unit turning Off 0 250 10sec

Heat Recovery Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA32 First Compressor ON delay from pump starting-up 0 250 10sec
PA33 Recovery water pump OFF delay from last compressor stops 0 250 10sec
PA34 Deactivation Pump Delay from unit turning Off 0 250 10sec
 7.1. Variable Speed Water Pumps Management
If the unit is equipped with variable speed water pumps, the controller will drive them proportionally to the
produced capacity.

Evaporator Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

US21 Minimum value for 0-10V evap. analogue output 0 US22 %
US22 Maximum value for 0-10V evap. analogue output US21 100 %

Heat Recovery Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

US28 Minimum value for 0-10V rec. analogue output 0 US29 %
US29 Maximum value for 0-10V rec. analogue output US28 100 %

Condenser Pump / Source water side on water cooled units

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

US35 Minimum value for 0-10V source analogue output 0 US35 %
US36 Maximum value for 0-10V source analogue output US36 100 %

In case of water-cooled unit, the variable speed source pump will be driven to keep the working point of the
unit inside its envelope.

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 7.2. Water Pumps Rotation
The water pumps rotation is enabled only if 2 pumps are configured.
The controller will perform the pump rotation immediately in case of Overload alarm on the running pump.
In normal operation the controller will perform the rotation according the selected mode:
• manual: The running pump is related to the selected pump:
o pump 1 active
o pump 2 active
• automatic: the controller will rotate the 2 pumps according:
o Start-up: each water pump start-up the controller will not activate the same of last time.
o Working hours number achievement: the change-over between the 2 pumps is carried out
only when the active pump achieves the pre-defined cumulative number of working hours
o Working hour achievement & start-up: in addition to previous mode, in this one the
controller will change the pump at each start-up too.

Evaporator Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA5 Pump Activation and Rotation 4
PA6 Manual Pump Inversion 1
PA7 No. of hours for forced evaporator pump rotation 0 999 10ore
PA8 Simultaneous pump running time after forced pump rotation 0 250 sec

Condenser Pump / Source water side on water cooled units

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA21 Pump Activation and Rotation 4
PA22 Manual Pump Inversion 1
PA23 No. of hours for forced condenser pump rotation 0 999 10ore
PA24 Simultaneous pump running time after forced pump rotation 0 250 sec

Heat Recovery Pump

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA35 Pump Activation and Rotation 4
PA36 Manual Pump Inversion 1
PA37 No. of hours for forced evaporator pump rotation 0 999 10ore
PA38 Simultaneous pump running time after forced pump rotation 0 250 sec
 8. Low Water Flow Alarm Management
A differential pressure switch is installed on the exchangers of the unit.
It is mandatory to install an additional paddle flow switch (one per user) on pipes close to the unit and wires
its digital contact in series to the one on board.
In the control loop there is a delay to bypass the alarm at pump start-up in order to wait that valves on
hydraulic side (if present) are completely open before to launch an alarm.
During the compressor operation there is another shorter bypass delay to avoid false alarms due to a
transient situation.
The low water flow alarms are serious alarms. They block completely the unit and their automatic reset is
based on the time the digital input remains open after the alarm detection.
The low water flow control operates during the working period of pump.

User’s water sides

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA2 First Compressor ON delay from evap. pump starting-up 0 250 10sec
PA32 First Compressor ON delay from rec. pump starting-up 0 250 10sec
AL16 Evaporator flow switch alarm by-pass by activating the evaporator
0 250 sec
pump/supply fan
AL17 Maximum time in evaporator flow switch alarm before switching to
0 250 sec
manual mode and blocking the evaporator water pump, if moving
AL18 Evaporator flow switch / thermal overload supply fan input active
0 250 sec
duration

Warning: Value of parameter AL 16 have not to exceed the value of parameters PA 2 or PA 32.

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Warning: For Partial Heat Recovery is not configured any kind of low water flow control

Source water side on water cooled units

On water cooled unit version the low flow alarm on source water side works as well as to the one described
above.
The graph above is still valid but the parameters engaged to control are different.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

PA18 First Compressor ON delay from source pump starting-up 0 250 10sec
AL22 Condenser flow switch alarm delay from when condenser water
0 250 sec
pump is activated
AL23 Maximum time in condenser flow switch alarm before switching to
0 250 sec
manual mode and blocking the condenser water pump, if moving
AL24 Active condenser flow switch input duration 0 250 sec

Warning: Value of parameter AL 22 have not to exceed the value of parameters PA 18.
 9. Water Freeze Protection Management
The water freeze protection loop is based on water temperature measured by a sensor installed on the
exchanger close to the water outlet port.
The low water temperature alarms are serious alarms. They block completely the unit and their reset is only
manual and there are no present bypass delays.
Warning: Factory settings of all units are for application without glycol.

Evaporator

In the control loop on evaporator side there are 3 different thresholds with different values according the
operating mode.
At the first, the highest value, the microprocessor reduces the capacity of the unit to the minimum
percentage not respecting timings of temperature control. This action is valid only if the chilled water
production is in operation.
At the second one the microprocessor activates exchanger heaters and the water pump, in case evaporator
pump is not in operation.
The third threshold, the lowest value, is to launch the alarm and to stop the entire unit.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

Compressor unloading set point from the evaporator low water
UN6 -50.0 110.0 °C
temperature
Compressor unloading differential from the evaporator low water
UN7 0.1 25.0 °C
temperature
AR1 Antifreeze/support heaters set point in chiller mode -50.0 110.0 °C
AR2 Anti-freeze/support heaters band regulation in chiller mode 0.1 25.0 °C
AL32 Anti-freeze minimum set point limit in chiller mode -50.0 AL33 °C
AL33 Anti-freeze maximum set point limit in chiller mode AL32 110.0 °C
AL34 Chiller anti-freeze alarm setting AL32 AL33 °C
AL35 Anti-freeze alarm differential in chiller 0.1 25.0 °C
AR3 Antifreeze/support heaters set point in heat pump mode -50.0 110.0 °C
AR4 Anti-freeze/support heaters band regulation in heat pump mode 0.1 25.0 °C
AL39 Anti-freeze minimum set point limit in heat pump mode -50.0 AL40 °C
AL40 Anti-freeze maximum set point limit in heat pump mode AL39 110.0 °C
AL41 Heat pump anti-freeze alarm setting AL39 AL40 °C
AL42 Anti-freeze alarm differential in heat pump 0.1 25.0 °C

Heat Recovery

In the control loop on heat recovery water side there are 2 threshold.
At the first one the microprocessor activates exchanger heaters and the water pump, in case heat recovery
pump is not in operation.
The second threshold, the lowest value, is to launch the alarm and to stop the entire unit.

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 Par. Description Min Max U.M.
AL72 Anti-freeze minimum set point limit recovery -50.0 AL73 °C
AL73 Anti-freeze maximum set point limit recovery AL72 110.0 °C
AL74 Recovery anti-freeze alarm setting AL72 AL73 °C
AL75 Anti-freeze alarm differential Recovery 0.1 25.0 °C

Warning: For Partial Heat Recovery is not configured any kind of low water temperature control

Source water side on water-cooled units

In the control loop on chilled water side there are 2 threshold.

At the first one the microprocessor activates exchanger heaters and the water pump, in case this exchanger
is not used and pump is not in operation.
The second threshold, the lowest value, is to launch the alarm and to stop the entire unit.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

AL86 Anti-freeze minimum set point limit condenser in chiller mode -50.0 AL87 °C
AL87 Anti-freeze maximum set point limit condenser in chiller mode AL86 110.0 °C
AL88 Anti-freeze alarm setting condenser in chiller mode AL86 AL87 °C
AL89 Anti-freeze alarm differential condenser in chiller mode 0.1 25.0 °C
AL90 Anti-freeze minimum set point limit condenser in heat pump mode -50.0 AL91 °C
Anti-freeze maximum set point limit condenser in heat pump
AL91 AL90 110.0 °C
mode
AL92 Anti-freeze alarm setting condenser in heat pump mode AL90 AL91 °C
AL93 Anti-freeze alarm differential condenser in heat pump mode 0.1 25.0 °C
 10. Condensing Fans Management
Units could be equipped with fan management in order to control the condensing or evaporating pressure
according the operating mode.
Two different types are available related to the unit noise version and to the selected optional:
• Step control
• Continuous control.

Condensing Step Control

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

FA10 Minimum fan speed setting in chiller mode / First step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA11 Maximum fan speed setting in chiller mode / Second step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA12 Proportional band regulation in chiller mode / Differential on circ.1 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA13 CUT-OFF differential in chiller mode / Differential on circ.2 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA25 Third step setting in chiller mode 0.0 50.0 bar
FA26 Fourth step setting in chiller mode 0.0 50.0 bar
FA27 Differential on circ.3 steps in chiller mode 0.1 14.0 bar
FA28 Differential on circ.4 steps in chiller mode 0.1 14.0 bar

Evaporating Step Control

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

FA19 Maximum fan speed setting in HP mode / Fourth step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA20 Minimum fan speed setting in HP mode / Third step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA21 Proportional band regulation in HP mode / Differential on steps of circ.1 0.1 14.0 bar
FA22 CUT-OFF differential in HP mode / Differential on circ.2 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA29 Second step setting in heat pump mode 0.0 50.0 bar
FA30 First step setting in heat pump mode 0.0 50.0 bar
FA31 Differential on circ.3 steps in HP mode 0.1 14.0 bar
FA32 Differential on circ.4 steps in HP mode 0.1 14.0 bar

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Warning: To avoid Configuration alarm n°2 it is necessary to respect these mathematics rules:
• FA10<FA11<FA25<FA26
• FA19<FA20<FA29<FA30

Continuous Condensing Control

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

FA8 Minimum operation speed of the chiller fans 0 FA16 %
FA9 Maximum operation speed of the chiller fans FA16 100 %
FA10 Minimum fan speed setting in chiller mode / First step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA11 Maximum fan speed setting in chiller mode / Second step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA12 Proportional band regulation in chiller mode / Differential on circ.1 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA13 CUT-OFF differential in chiller mode / Differential on circ.2 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA14 CUT OFF over ride in chiller mode 0.1 14.0 bar
FA16 Night function speed in chiller mode FA8 FA9 %

Continuous Evaporating Control

 Par. Description Min Max U.M.
FA17 Minimum fan speed in heat pump mode 0 70 %
FA18 Maximum fan speed in heat pump mode 70 100 %
FA19 Maximum fan speed setting in HP mode / Fourth step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA20 Minimum fan speed setting in HP mode / Third step setting 0.0 50.0 bar
FA21 Proportional band regulation in HP mode / Differential on steps of circ.1 0.1 14.0 bar
FA22 CUT-OFF differential in HP mode / Differential on circ.2 steps 0.1 14.0 bar
FA23 CUT OFF over ride in HP mode 0.1 14.0 bar
FA24 Night function speed in HP mode 30 100 %

Warning: To avoid Configuration alarm n°2 it is necessary to respect these mathematics rules:
• FA10+FA12+FA13<FA11
• FA13<FA14
• FA19+FA22+FA21<FA20
• FA22<FA23

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 11. Safety Unloading
The controller manages the forced unloading of the refrigerant circuits when they are working in critical
conditions in order to guarantee a continuity of service even in the most heavy duty conditions.
The safety unloading function could acts:
1. High return water temperature during cooling production in order to reduce the current absorption
2. Low leaving water temperature during cooling production in order to reduce the risk of freeze alarm
protection as reported on chapter 8.
3. High condensing pressure in order to reduce the risk of High pressure cut out
4. Low evaporating pressure in order to reduce the risk of Low pressure cut out

This function is priority respect the normal temperature control and at its activation the parameter CO5 is not
respected, in fact the controller acts all resource to reduce the capacity of the circuits at minimum as fast as
possible.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

UN1 Unloading set point for evap. high return water temperature in cooling -50.0 110.0 °C
UN2 Unloading differential for evap. high return water temperature in cooling 0.1 25.0 °C
UN3 Delay for evap. high return water temperature unloading function to be inserted 0 250 10sec
MAX time in unloading function due to the evap. high return water temperature in
UN4 0 250 min
cooling
UN6 Unloading set point for evap. low leaving water temperature in cooling -50.0 110.0 °C
UN7 Unloading differential for evap. low leaving water temperature in cooling 0.1 25.0 °C
UN8 Delay for the evap. low leaving water temperature unloading function to be inserted 0 250 10sec
MAX time in unloading status due to the evap. low leaving water temperature in
UN9 0 250 min
cooling
UN11 Condensing temperature/pressure unloading set point 0.0 50.0 bar
UN12 Condensing temperature/pressure unloading differential 0.1 14.0 bar
UN13 Evaporation pressure unloading set point -1.0 50.0 bar
UN14 Evaporation pressure unloading differential 0.1 14.0 bar
UN15 MAX time in temperature / pressure unloading status 0 250 min
 12. Defrost Management
The heat pumps with the advanced control are equipped with the Digital defrost control loop, in order to
minimize the number of defrosts and maximize their effectiveness.
This control loop is based on the difference between the designed evaporating coil approach (difference
between evaporating temperature and the ambient temperature) and the measured one, below an
evaporating pressure threshold.
There are adjustable delays to avoid two consecutive defrosts in a short time on the same circuit or between
two different circuits of the unit.
A defrost cycle will be performed only if these conditions are true at the same time:
• Evaporating pressure below control threshold
• Delay between two defrost is expired
• Measured approach is worse than the designed one for that specific operating condition
There is also a second lower set point to force a defrost cycle after a shorter delay.
The end of the defrost cycle is based on reaching of the end defrost pressure value before than the
maximum duration counter expires.

Generic defrost parameters

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

DF2 Defrost begins by temperature/pressure 0.0 50.0 bar
DF3 Defrost ends by temperature/pressure 0.0 50.0 bar
DF4 Minimum defrost duration 0 250 sec
DF5 Maximum defrost duration 1 250 min
DF6 Defrost delay between two circuits 0 250 min
DF7 Idle time in compressor OFF mode before defrosting 0 250 sec
DF8 Idle time in compressor OFF mode after defrosting 0 250 sec
DF9 Defrost interval in the same circuit 1 99 min
DF30 Forced defrosting temperature/pressure setting 0.0 50.0 bar
DF31 Forced defrosting differential 0.1 14.0 bar

Digital Defrost parameters

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

DF35 Lower set outdoor air temperature -50.0 0.0 °C
DF36 Medium set outdoor air temperature -7.0 7.0 °C
DF37 Upper set outdoor air temperature 0.0 110.0 °C
DF38 Set point defrost delta-T outdoor air temperature higher DF37 -50.0 110.0 °C
DF39 Set point defrost delta-T outdoor air temperature between DF37 and DF36 -50.0 110.0 °C
DF40 Set point defrost delta-T outdoor air temperature between DF36 and DF35 -50.0 110.0 °C
DF41 Set point defrost delta-T outdoor air temperature less than DF35 -50.0 110.0 °C

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 13. Energy Saving and Auto On / Off
The Energy Saving is the function to “reset” the water set points to save energy in particular conditions of
plant requests.
There are two different ways to activate this function:
1. Using Time slots
2. Using digital inputs (called commonly Double set point)
To use this function according the mode 1, it is necessary to set the time slots within the sub-menu “Time
bands” as reported on Chapter 3.4.2, and to set, in the parameter group ES, the amount to “add” to the set
points and the value of the unit regulation band when this function is in operation.
This parameters shall be set also to use the mode 2.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

ES14 Increasing value of chilled water set point in Energy -50.0 110.0 °C
Saving mode
ES15 Chilled water regulation band in Energy saving mode 0.1 25.0 °C
ES16 Increasing value of hot water set point in Energy -50.0 110.0 °C
Saving mode
ES17 Hot water regulation band in Energy saving mode 0.1 25.0 °C

The second mode is priority respect the mode 1.

To enable the Auto On/Off, it is sufficient to set the time slots within the sub-menu “Time bands” as
reported on Chapter 3.4.2.
 14. Dynamic Set Point
The Dynamic Set Point is the function to “reset” the water set points, according a proportional curve, to
save energy in particular conditions.
There are two different ways to use this function:
1. Using Outdoor Temperature
2. Using an external signal 4-20mA (called commonly Remote set point)

To use this function according the mode 1, it is necessary to set, in the parameter group SD, the amount to
“add” to the set points and the ambient temperature range where this function will operate.

To use this function according the mode 2, it is necessary to configure the 4-20mA external signal and to
set, in the parameter group SD, the amount to “add” to the set points proportionally to the external signal
value.

Par. Description Min Max U.M.

SD1 Maximum increasing value of chilled water set point in D.S.P. mode -50.0 110.0 °C
SD2 Maximum increasing value of hot water set point in D.S.P. mode -50.0 110.0 °C
SD3 External air temperature set point to activate D.S.P. on chilled water -50.0 110.0 °C
SD4 External air temperature set point to activate D.S.P. on hot water -50.0 110.0 °C
SD5 External air temperature differential for D.S.P. variation on chilled water -25.0 25.0 °C
SD6 External air temperature differential for D.S.P. variation on hot water -25.0 25.0 °C

The second mode is priority respect the mode 1.

The mode 1 is available only for air cooled versions.

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 15. Log Files Management
The controller records on a non-volatile memory, approximately the last 4 days of operation.
Plugging an USB stick in the controller and entering in the control panel it is possible to “Send all logs to a
USB” selecting “files log management” submenu, as reported on chapter 3.4.13 and 4.4.13.
The microprocessor creates a folder “ipro” with inside three files of alarms:
• “alarm_a” where records all alarms that stop the unit
• “alarm_b” where records all alarms that stop the specific refrigerant circuit
• “alarm_c” where records all alarms that stop the specific compressor

All of these files are in “.txt” format and inside the recording date is in the format YY/MM/DD/hh/mm/ss.

• “accesslog” where records the parameters modifications with the previous and the new value

This file is in “.txt” format and inside the recording date is in the format YY/MM/DD hh:mm.
 • “Unit10Din” where records the last 4 days of operation with status and value of the main variables

This file is in “.txt” format and inside the recording date is in the format YY/MM/DD/hh/mm/ss.

Warning: Before log files download make sure that into the USB stick there is no folder named “ipro”.

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 16. Remote Control
To control the unit remotely are available different ways:
• Free contacts reported in customer terminal block (X);
• Bus protocol;
• Remote keypad

16.1. Remote Control via Free Contacts

In the electrical cabinet, on the customer terminal block (X) are present dry contacts where it is possible to
connect:
• To the unit
o Remote General On/Off
o Remote Summer/Winter mode selection
o Flow switches status
o Water pumps alarm status (external hydraulic groups)
o Digital input for Double set point
o Analog input for External set point
• From the unit
o Generic alarm status
o Water pumps enabling commands
o Unit status
In the unit wiring diagram is reported the contacts list with the terminal strips number.
 16.2. Remote Control via Bus Protocol

Chillers and heat pumps with the advanced control can be integrated in a Building Automation System via
MODbus® RTU, LonTalk®, or BACnet® MSTP or IP.
All info necessary for the integration of the units are reported in the “Integration Guide” starting from the
manual code: MU–COMM–E–EL–REV2.0.1–1017–UK.

16.3. Control via Remote Keypad

It is possible to connect a second keypad in parallel to the one of the unit as the connection diagram below.

Wrong wiring may cause serious damage to the keypads or controller.

It should be necessary an updating of the keyboard once connected the second one as reported on chapter
3.4.13.

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