Danfoss Scroll SZ185S4RC

Selection
& Application Guidelines
Performer
scroll compressors
Single 20 to 110 kW
50 - 60 Hz
R22, R407C, R134a, R404A/R507A
CONTENTS
PERFORMER SCROLL COMPRESSION PRINCIPLE
......................................................................................................
COMPRESSOR MODEL DESIGNATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Connection details ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
50-Hz data ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
60-Hz data ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPERATING ENVELOPES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Application envelopes at dew temperatures ................................................................................................................................... 8
Application envelopes at mean temperatures .............................................................................................................................. 10
PIPING CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Suction and discharge connections ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Sight glass ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Schrader .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Oil drain ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Motor voltage ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical connections .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Suggested wiring diagrams logic ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Danfoss MCI soft-start controller ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
SYSTEM DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Refrigerant charge limit and compressor protection ..................................................................................................... 17
Crankcase heater ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Liquid line solenoid valve (LLSV) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Pump-down cycle ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Suction accumulator ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Liquid receiver ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Protection against ooded starts and liquid oodback .............................................................................. 18
Discharge gas temperature protection (DGT) ................................................................................................................... 18
Refrigerant charge limits and compressor protection .................................................................................... 19
Motor protection ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Internal motor protection .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
External motor protection ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Phase sequence and reverse rotation protection ..................................................................................................... 21
Cycle rate limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Voltage unbalance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
High and low pressure protection ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
High pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Low pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Internal pressure relief valve ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Essential piping design considerations ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
SPECIFIC APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................... 24
Low ambient compressor operations ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Low ambient operation and minimum pressure dierential ........................................................... 24
Low ambient start-up .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Head pressure control under low ambient conditions .................................................................................. 24
Crankcase heaters ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
CONTENTS
Low load operations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Brazed plate heat exchangers ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Reversible heat pump systems ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Crankcase heaters ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Discharge temperature thermostat ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Discharge line & reversing valve ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Suction line accumulator ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
SOUND AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Sound generation in a refrigeration / air conditioning system ................................................................. 27
Compressor sound radiation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Mechanical vibrations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Gas pulsation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Compressor handling ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Mounting .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing connections shipping plugs ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
System cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Tubing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Filters driers ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Brazing and soldering ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Copper to copper connections .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Dissimilar metals connection ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Compressor connection ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
System pressure test ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Leak detection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Vacuum pump-down and moisture removal ................................................................................................................................... 32
Refrigerant charging ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Commissioning ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Oil level checking and top-up ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Oil level check ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Oil top-up ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Connectors and valves ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Lubricants ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Crankcase heaters ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Discharge temperature protection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Compressor acoustic hood ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
ORDERING INFORMATION AND PACKAGING ......................................................................................................................... 36
Ordering information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Packaging ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
PERFORMER SCROLL COMPRESSION PRINCIPLE

In a Danfoss Performer scroll compressor, the compression is performed by
two scroll elements located in the upper part of the compressor above the
motor (see adjacent gure). Suction
gas enters the compressor at the suction connection. The gas then ows
around the motor and enters at the
bottom side through the openings as
shown. Oil droplets separate from the
suction gas and fall into the oil sump.
All of the suction gas passes through
the electrical motor, thus ensuring
complete motor cooling in all applications. After exiting the electrical motor, the gas enters the scroll elements
where compression takes place.
A check valve is located directly above
the xed scroll discharge port; this
feature prevents the compressor from
running backwards once the power
has been switched o. Ultimately, the
discharge gas leaves the compressor
at the discharge connection.
The gure below illustrates the entire
compression process. The center of
the orbiting scroll traces a circular path
around the center of the xed scroll.
This movement creates symmetrical
compression pockets between the
two scroll elements. Low pressure suction gas is trapped within each crescent-shaped pocket as it gets formed;
continuous motion of the orbiting
scroll serves to seal the pocket, which
decreases in volume as the pocket
moves towards the center of the scroll
set increasing the gas pressure. Maximum compression is achieved once a
pocket reaches the center where the
discharge port is located; this stage
occurs after three complete orbits.
Compression is a continuous process:
when one quantity of gas is being
compressed during the second orbit,
another quantity is entering the scrolls
and yet another is being discharged all
at the same time.
First orbit:
SUCTION
Second orbit:
COMPRESSION
Third orbit:
DISCHARGE
COMPRESSOR MODEL DESIGNATION

Performer scroll compressors are
available both as single compressors
and as tandem units. The example
below presents the single compressor codication (technical reference
shown on compressor nameplate).

For tandem assemblies, please refer
to the Performer Parallel Application
Guidelines documentation.
Nomenclature
Family,
lubricant
& refrigerant
Nominal
capacity
S Z
S Y
1 8 5
3 0 0
Family, lubricant
& refrigerant
SM: Scroll, mineral oil,
for R22
SY: Scroll, POE lubricant,
for R22
SZ: Scroll, POE lubricant,
for R407C - R134a
Voltage
Version
Evolution
Index
4
9
R
AA
C
A
S
A
Version
Motor protection
type
Description
Internal
overload
protector
Nominal capacity
in thousand Btu/h
at 60 Hz, R22,
ARI conditions
Applies to
V: brazed
C: brazed
S 084 - 090
100 - 110 - 120
148 - 161
Internal
thermostat
UL index
Voltage
Motor voltage code:
3: 200-230/3/60
4: 380-400/3/50 - 460/3/60
6: 230/3/50
7: 500/3/50 - 575/3/60
9: 380/3/60
Electronic
protection
module
S 115 - 125
160 - 175 - 185
R
R: rotolock
AA
AB
MA
MB
A: brazed
A: brazed
M: rotolock
M: rotolock
A: 24V
B: 115/230V
A: 24V
B: 115/230V
S 240* - 300*
- 380*
*For trio assemblies, please contact Danfoss
Connection details
MODEL
SM/SZ 084 - 090 - 100

110 - 120 - 148 - 161
Version
MA
MB
AA
AB
AA
AB
brazed
rotolock
brazed
rotolock
brazed
brazed
Oil sight glass
threaded
threaded
threaded
threaded
threaded
threaded
Oil equalization connection
3/8 are
3/8 are
3/8 are
1/2 are
1/2 are
1/2 are
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 are
1/4 are
1/4 are
1/4 are
1/4 are
1/4 are
Suction and discharge

connection
Oil drain connection

Low pressure gauge port
(schrader)
SM/SZ 115 - 125 - 160

170 - 185
SY/SZ 240 - 300
SY/SZ 380
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
50-Hz data
R407C SINGLE
R22 SINGLE
Model
Nominal
Cap. 60 Hz
TR
Nominal cooling
capacity
W
Btu/h
Power
input
kW
A max
A
Eciency
COP
E.E.R.
W/W
Btu/h /W
Sound
power
dB(A)
Swept
volume
cm3/rev
Displacement
m3/h
Oil
charge
dm3
Net
weight
kg
SM084
20400
69 600
6.12
17
3.33
11.4
70
114.5
19.92
3.3
72
SM090
7.5
21800
74 400
6.54
17
3.33
11.4
70
120.5
20.97
3.3
72
SM100
23100
79 000
6.96
19
3.33
11.3
70
127.2
22.13
3.3
72
SM110
25900
88 600
7.82
20
3.32
11.3
75
144.2
25.09
3.3
80
SM115
9.5
28000
95 600
8.31
25
3.37
11.5
76
155.0
26.97
3.8
80
SM120
10
30100
102 800
8.96
29
3.36
11.5
75
166.6
28.99
3.3
80
SM125
10
30100
102 800
8.93
25
3.37
11.5
76
166.6
28.99
3.8
80
SM148
12
36100
123 100
10.80
32
3.34
11.4
79
199.0
34.60
3.6
86
SM160
13
39100
133 500
11.60
29
3.37
11.5
79.5
216.6
37.69
4.0
94
SM161
13
39000
133 200
11.59
32
3.37
11.5
79.5
216.6
37.69
3.6
86
SM175
14
42000
143 400
12.46
35
3.37
11.5
80
233.0
40.54
6.2
103
SM185
15
45500
155 300
13.62
35
3.34
11.4
80
249.9
43.48
6.2
103
SY240
20
61200
208 700
18.20
50
3.36
11.5
82
347.8
60.50
8.0
160
SY300
25
78200
267 000
22.83
69
3.43
11.7
82
437.5
76.10
8.0
160
SY380
30
92000
313 900
26.82
72
3.43
11.7
85
531.2
92.40
8.4
163
SZ084
19300
66 000
6.13
17
3.15
10.7
73
114.5
19.92
3.3
72
SZ090
7.5
20400
69 600
6.45
17
3.16
10.8
73
120.5
20.97
3.3
72
SZ100
21600
73 700
6.84
19
3.15
10.8
73
127.2
22.13
3.3
72
SZ110
24600
84 000
7.76
20
3.17
10.8
77
144.2
25.09
3.3
80
SZ115
9.5
26900
91 700
8.49
25
3.16
10.8
78
155.0
26.97
3.8
80
SZ120
10
28600
97 600
8.98
29
3.18
10.9
77
166.6
28.99
3.3
80
SZ125
10
28600
97 500
8.95
25
3.19
10.9
78
166.6
28.99
3.8
80
SZ148
12
35100
119 800
10.99
32
3.19
10.9
80.5
199.0
34.60
3.6
86
SZ160
13
37600
128 200
11.58
29
3.24
11.1
80.5
216.6
37.69
4.0
94
SZ161
13
37900
129 500
11.83
32
3.21
10.9
80.5
216.6
37.69
3.6
86
SZ175
14
40100
136 900
12.67
35
3.17
10.8
81
233.0
40.54
6.2
103
SZ185
15
43100
147 100
13.62
35
3.16
10.8
81
249.9
43.48
6.2
103
SZ240
20
59100
201 800
18.60
50
3.18
10.9
83.5
347.8
60.50
8.0
160
SZ300
25
72800
248 300
22.70
69
3.20
10.9
84
437.5
76.10
8.0
160
SZ380
30
89600
305 900
27.60
72
3.25
11.1
86.5
531.2
92.40
8.4
163
TR = Ton of Refrigeration
COP = Coecient Of Performance
EER = Energy Eciency Ratio
Rating conditions
Refrigerant
Frequency
Standard rating conditions
SM/SY compressors
SZ compressors
R22
R407C
50 Hz
50 Hz
ARI standard conditions
Evaporating temperature
7.2 C
7.2 C (dew point)
Condensing temperature
54.4 C
54.4 C (dew point)
Sub-cooling
8.3 K
8.3 K
Superheat
11.1 K
11.1 K
Subject to modication without prior notication

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
60-Hz data
R407C SINGLE
R22 SINGLE
Model
Nominal
Cap. 60 Hz
TR
Nominal cooling
capacity
W
Btu/h
Power
input
kW
A max
A
Eciency
COP
E.E.R.
W/W
Btu/h /W
Sound
power
dB(A)
Swept
volume
cm3/rev
Displacement
m3/h
Oil
charge
dm3
Net
weight
kg
SM084
24600
84 000
7.38
17
3.34
11.4
75
114.5
24.05
3.3
72
SM090
7.5
26400
90 000
7.82
17
3.37
11.5
75
120.5
25.31
3.3
72
SM100
27500
94 000
8.14
19
3.38
11.5
75
127.2
26.71
3.3
72
SM110
31600
107 800
9.35
20
3.38
11.5
78
144.2
30.28
3.3
80
SM115
9.5
33700
115 200
10.08
25
3.35
11.4
79
155.0
32.55
3.8
80
SM120
10
36700
125 300
10.80
29
3.40
11.6
78
166.6
34.99
3.3
80
SM125
10
37000
126 400
10.99
25
3.37
11.5
79
166.6
34.99
3.8
80
SM148
12
43800
149 500
13.01
32
3.37
11.5
83
199.0
41.80
3.6
86
SM160
13
47700
163 000
14.22
29
3.36
11.5
84
216.6
45.49
4.0
94
SM161
13
47600
162 600
14.07
32
3.39
11.5
84
216.6
45.49
3.6
86
SM175
14
51100
174 300
15.27
35
3.34
11.4
82.5
233.0
48.93
6.2
103
SM185
15
54300
185 400
16.22
35
3.35
11.4
82.5
249.9
52.48
6.2
103
SY240
20
74100
252 700
22.10
50
3.35
11.4
84.7
347.8
73.00
8.0
160
SY300
25
94500
322 500
27.50
69
3.43
11.7
85.9
437.5
91.90
8.0
160
SY380
30
110000 375 300
33.54
72
3.28
11.7
88.0
531.2
111.60
8.4
163
SZ084
22500
76 900
7.06
17
3.19
10.9
78
114.5
24.05
3.3
72
SZ090
7.5
24400
83 300
7.63
17
3.20
10.9
78
120.5
25.31
3.3
72
SZ100
26500
90 500
8.18
19
3.24
11.0
78
127.2
26.71
3.3
72
SZ110
30100
102 800
9.29
20
3.24
11.1
81
144.2
30.28
3.3
80
SZ115
9.5
32800
112 000
10.22
25
3.21
10.9
81
155.0
32.55
3.8
80
SZ120
10
34800
118 900
10.75
29
3.24
11.1
81
166.6
34.99
3.3
80
SZ125
10
34900
119 200
10.89
25
3.21
10.9
81
166.6
34.99
3.8
80
SZ148
12
42600
145 400
13.35
32
3.19
10.9
85
199.0
41.80
3.6
86
SZ160
13
45500
155 400
14.08
29
3.23
11.0
85
216.6
45.49
4.0
94
SZ161
13
46000
156 900
14.32
32
3.21
10.9
85
216.6
45.49
3.6
86
SZ175
14
48700
166 200
15.28
35
3.19
10.9
84
233.0
48.93
6.2
103
SZ185
15
51800
176 800
16.43
35
3.15
10.7
84
249.9
52.48
6.2
103
SZ240
20
71100
242 800
22.70
50
3.14
10.7
87
347.8
73.00
8.0
160
SZ300
25
87900
300 000
27.49
69
3.20
10.9
87.5
437.5
91.90
8.0
160
SZ380
30
108500 368 500
33.40
72
3.25
11.0
89.5
531.2
111.60
8.4
163
TR = Ton of Refrigeration
COP = Coecient Of Performance
EER = Energy Eciency Ratio
Rating conditions
Refrigerant
Frequency
Standard rating conditions
SM/SY compressors
SZ compressors
R22
R407C
60 Hz
60 Hz
ARI standard conditions
Evaporating temperature
7.2 C
7.2 C (dew point)
Condensing temperature
54.4 C
54.4 C (dew point)
Sub-cooling
8.3 K
8.3 K
Superheat
11.1 K
11.1 K
Subject to modication without prior notication

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OPERATING ENVELOPES
Application envelopes
at dew temperatures
The gures below show the operating envelopes for SM / SY compressors with refrigerant R22 and for SZ
compressors with refrigerants R407C,
R134a, R404A and R507A. The discharge temperature depends on the combination of evaporating temperature,
condensing temperature and suction
gas superheat. Because of this dependence, discharge temperature limits
are indicated by a double line. The
solid line represents the limit should
the superheat be 11.1 K or less. The
dashed line, on the other hand, provides the limit when the superheat is
30 K. For superheat values between
11.1 K and 30 K, these two lines may
SM 084 to SM 185
SY 240 to SY 380
R22
be interpolated. The operating limits

serve to dene the envelope within
which reliable operations of the compressor are guaranteed:
Maximum discharge gas temperature: +135C
Maximum
ambient temperature:
+63C (for SM / SZ 084 to 185), + 52C
(for SY / SZ 240 to 380)
A suction superheat below 5 K is not
recommended due to the risk of liquid oodback
Maximum superheat of 30 K
Minimum and maximum evaporating and condensing temperatures
as per the operating envelopes.
70
Condensing temp. limits

65
Cond. temp. (C)
60
55
S.H. = 30 K
50
SUPERHEAT
S.H. = 11.1 K
45
40
35
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
15
20
Evap. temp. (C)
SZ 084 to SZ 185
R134a
75
70
Cond. temp. (C)
65
S.H. = 11.1 K
60
S.H. = 30 K
55
SUPERHEAT
50
45
40
35
30
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
Evap. temp. (C)
15
20
OPERATING ENVELOPES
SZ 240 - 300
R134a
75
70
Cond. temp. (C)
65
S.H. = 11.1 K
60
S.H. = 30 K
55
SUPERHEAT
50
45
40
35
30
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
15
20
10
15
Evap. temp. (C)
SZ 084 to SZ 185
R404A / R507A
75
70
Cond. temp. (C)
65
60
S.H. = 30 K
55
SUPERHEAT
50
S.H. = 11.1 K
45
40
35
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
Evap. temp. (C)
SZ 084 to SZ 185
R407C
at DEW temperature
Dew temperature conditions

70
65
Cond. temp. (C)
60
(refer to the explanation p.10)
55
S.H. = 30 K
SUPERHEAT
50
S.H. = 11.1 K
45
40
35
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
15
20
15
20
Evap. temp. (C)
SZ 240 to SZ 380
R407C
at DEW temperature

70
65
Cond. temp. (C)
60
(refer to the explanation p.10)
55
S.H. = 30 K
S.H. = 11.1 K
SUPERHEAT
50
45
40
35
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
Evap. temp. (C)
OPERATING ENVELOPES
Application envelopes at
mean temperatures
Refrigerant R407C is a zeotropic mixture, which causes a temperature glide

in both the evaporator and condenser.
When discussing evaporating and
condensing temperatures therefore, it
is important to indicate whether these
are DEW point values or MEAN point
values. In the gure below, the dashed
lines reect constant temperature and
do not correspond with the constant
pressure lines.
Dew temperature
and
mean temperature
for R407C
For a given cycle, the MEAN point

temperatures are typically about 2 to
3C lower than DEW point temperatures. In these Selection and Application Guidelines, Danfoss Commercial
Compressors displays temperatures as
DEW point values.
The performance tables for R407C (see
p. 6-7) are also based on DEW point
values.
pressure (log)
Mean
Dew
Mean
The following operating diagrams

show the dierence between mean
and dew temperature application envelopes.
Dew
enthalpy
Dew temperature

70
65
Cond. temp. (C)
60
55
S.H. = 30 K
SUPERHEAT
50
S.H. = 11.1 K
45
40
35
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
15
20
15
20
Evap. temp. (C)
Example for SZ 084 to 185
Mean temperature
Mean temperature conditions

70
65
Cond. temp. (C)
60
55
S.H. = 30 K
SUPERHEAT
50
S.H. = 11.1 K
45
40
35
30
-25
Example for SZ 084 to 185

10
-20
-15
-10
-5
10
Evap. temp. (C)
PIPING CONNECTIONS
Brazed version
Rotolock version
Suction and
discharge connections
SM / SZ 084
SM / SZ 090
SM / SZ 100
SM / SZ 110
SM / SZ 115
SM / SZ 120
SM / SZ 125
SM / SZ 148
SM / SZ 161
SM / SZ 160
SM / SZ 175
SM / SZ 185
SY / SZ 240
SY / SZ 300
SY / SZ 380
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Suction
Discharge
Brazed
1 1/8
3/4
1 1/8
3/4
1 1/8
3/4
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
2 1/8
1 3/8
Sight glass
All Performer scroll compressors come

equipped with a sight glass which may
be used to determine the amount and
condition of the oil contained within
the sump.
Schrader
The oil ll connection and gauge port

is a 1/4" male are connector incorporating a Schrader valve.
Oil drain
The oil drain connection allows oil to

be removed from the sump for changing, testing, etc. The tting contains
an extension tube into the oil sump to
more eectively remove the oil. The
connection is composed of a female
1/4" NPT tting.
Note :
On SY / SZ 240-380, it is not possible to
drain oil from the suction connection.
Rotolock
1 3/4
1 1/4
1 3/4
1 1/4
2 1/4
1 3/4
2 1/4
1 3/4
2 1/4
1 3/4
2 1/4
1 3/4
2 1/4
1 3/4
-
Adaptor
1 1/8
3/4
1 1/8
3/4
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 3/8
7/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
1 5/8
1 1/8
-
Oil ll
connection
and
gauge port
Oil drain
connection
11
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING

Performer scroll compressors are
available in ve dierent motor voltages. Motor voltage code 3 and 9 for
Motor voltage
Nominal voltage
50 Hz
Voltage range
50 Hz
Nominal voltage
60 Hz
Voltage range
60Hz
60 Hz, motor code 6 for 50 Hz and

motor code 4 and 7 for both 50 and
60 Hz.
Motor voltage
code 3
Motor voltage
code 4
with thermostat
protector and
internal overload
(S 084 - S 185)
Motor voltage
code 4
with PTC and
electronic module
(S 240 - S 380)
Motor voltage
code 6
Motor voltage
code 7
Motor voltage
code 9
380-400V - 3 - 50 Hz
400V - 3 - 60 Hz
230V - 3 - 50 Hz
500V - 3 - 50Hz
340-440V
360 - 440 V
207 - 253V
450 - 550V
200-230V - 3 - 60 Hz
460V - 3 - 60 Hz
460V - 3 - 60Hz
575V - 3 - 60 Hz
380 - 3 - 60 Hz
180 - 253 V
414 - 506V
414 - 506V
517 - 632V
342 - 418 V
Electrical connections
Electrical power is connected to the

compressor terminals by 4.8 mm
(3/16) screws. The maximum tighte-
Terminal box wiring for

SM / SZ 084 - 090 - 100 110 - 120 - 148 - 161*
compressors
The terminal box is provided with a

29 mm hole for the power supply
and a 29 mm knockout.
* Except for motor voltage code 3
ning torque is 3 Nm. Use a 1/4 ring

terminal on the power leads.
Terminal box
The protection rating of the terminal

box is IP54 when correctly sized IP54rated cable glands are used.
IP ratings according to IEC 529
Power supply
29 mm knockout

SM / SZ 115 - 125 - 160 161 (motor code 3) 175 - 185
The terminal box is provided with

2 double knockouts for the power
supply and 3 knockouts for the safety

control circuit.
Discharge gas pipe
Discharge gas thermostat kit

(optional)
Cover
holding
screw (x2)
Torque:
2.2 N.m.
Belt type
cranckase
heater
(optional)
Terminal box
1/4 spade
connector
Safety control circuit
motor thermostat
Power supply
12

SY / SZ 240 300 380
The 2 power supply, double knockouts

accommodate the following diameters:
44 mm / 13/4 hole (for a 11/4
conduit) and 34mm / 13/8
hole (for a 1 conduit),
32.1 mm / 1.26 hole and
25.4 mm / 1 hole.
The 3 other knockouts are as follows:

20.5 mm / 0.81
22 mm / 7/8 (for a 1/2 conduit)
16.5 mm / 0.65
box is IP54 when correctly sized IP54
rated cable glands are used.
Connect the internal safety thermostat
with 1/4 female spade connectors.
The terminal box is provided with 4

double knockouts for the power supply and 4 knockouts for the safety
control circuit. The 4 power supply
double knockouts accommodate the
following diameters:
22 mm / 7/8 hole
and 16.5 mm / 0.65 knockout
22 mm / 7/8 hole
43.7 mm / 123/32 hole
and 34.5 mm / 123/64 knockout
40.5 mm / 1.59 hole
The 4 others knockouts are as follows:

20.5 mm / 0.81
20.5 mm / 0.81
50 mm / 1 31/32
25.2 mm / 0.99
Cover holding screws (x4)

Torque: 2.2 N.m.

box is IP54 when correctly sized IP54rated cable glands are used.
IP ratings according to IEC 529.
Discharge gas thermostat kit (optional)

Discharge gas pipe
Black
Blue
Brown
Belt type
cranckase
heater
M1, M2
Control circuit
Power supply
Power supply
Electronic protection
module wiring
The motor protection module comes

preinstalled within the terminal box
and is accompanied with both phase
sequence protection and pre-wired
thermistor connections. The module
must be connected to a power supply
of the appropriate voltage. The module terminals are 6.3 mm size Faston
type.
Phase sequence input

Internal control contact
L1 L2 L3
Black
Blue
Brown
N S1 S2 M1 M2
Module power
24 or 115/230 vac
Safety
circuit
Thermistor
connection
13

Suggested wiring
diagrams logic
Compressor models SM / SZ 084 090 100 110 120 148 - 161
CONTROL CIRCUIT
L1
L3
CONTROL CIRCUIT
L2
L1
L3
L2
Q1
F1
Q1
F1
F1
F1
KM
KA
KM
KA
KM
KS
KA
KA
KS
KA
KA
F2
F2
A1
A1
T1
T2
A3
KS
BP
180 s
HP
T3
A2
A2
T3
HP
TH
BP
T2
T1
A3
180 s
KS
TH
KS
DGT
KA
KM
LLSV
DGT
KS
KM
KS
KA
85 52 019 - A
Wiring diagram without pump-down cycle
Wiring diagram with pump-down cycle
Suggested wiring
diagrams logic
Compressor models SM / SZ 115 125 160 175 185
CONTROL CIRCUIT
L1
L3
CONTROL CIRCUIT
L2
L1
L3
L2
Q1
F1
Q1
F1
F1
F1
KM
KM
KM
KA
KA
KA
KS
KA
KA
KA
KS
F2
T1
A1
A3
180s
KS
F2
T2
T1
T3
HP
A1
A3
180s
TH
BP
T3
BP
A2
T2
HP
A2
M
DGT
KS
DGT
KM
KA
LLSV
TH
KS
1
KS
KM
KA
KS
Short cycle timer fonction

~
KA
A1
TH
A2
14
TH
T
KA
~
A2 A1 A3
160 s

Suggested wiring
diagrams logic
Compressor models SY / SZ 240 - 300 - 380
A1
A1
A3
A3
A2
A2
Legends
Control device...................................................TH
Optional short cycle timer (3 min) ......... 180 s
Control relay .....................................................KA
Liquid Line Solenoid valve ......................... LLSV
Compressor contactor ...................................KM
Safety lock out relay........................................ KS
Pump-down control & L.P. switch ................ BP
H.P. safety switch .............................................HP
Fused disconnect .............................................Q1

Fuses ....................................................................F1
External overload protection .........................F2
Compressor motor ........................................... M
Motor safety thermostat............................. thM
Discharge gas thermostat ..........................DGT
Motor Protection Module ......................... MPM
Thermistor chain ................................................S
Danfoss MCI
soft-start controller
The inrush current for the Performer

scroll compressors with motor code
4 (400V / 3 / 50Hz or 460V / 3 / 60Hz)
can be reduced using the Danfoss digitally-controlled MCI compressor soft
starter. MCI soft starters are designed
to reduce the starting and stopping
current of 3-phase AC motors; MCI soft
starters can reduce the in-rush current
by up to 40%, thereby eliminating the
detrimental eects of high starting torque surges and costly demand charges from the resultant current spike.
Upon starting, the controller gradually
increases the voltage supplied to the
motor until full-line voltage has been
reached. All settings, such as ramp-up
time and initial torque, are preset at
the factory and do not require modication.
Compressor model
Soft start reference

ambient max. 40C
Soft start reference

ambient max. 55C
SM / SZ 084
SM / SZ 090
SM / SZ 100
MCI 15C
MCI 15C
MCI 25C
SM / SZ 110
SM / SZ 115 -125
SM / SZ 120
SM / SZ 160 - 161 - 148
MCI 25C
MCI 25C*
SM / SZ 175 - 185
* By-pass contactor (K1) required.

See application example p.16
SY / SZ 240 - 300
SY / SZ 380
MCI 50C*
Contact Danfoss
15

MCI with
bypass contactor
Input controlled
soft start
16
By means of the built-in auxiliary contact (23-24) the bypass function is easily
achieved, see wiring diagram below.
no-load condition it can be selected

on the basis of the thermal current
(AC-1).
No heat is generated from the MCI.

As the contactor always switches in
(13-14 contact not applicable with

MCI 25C)
When the control voltage is applied to

A1 - A2, the MCI soft starter will start
the motor, according to the settings
of the ramp-up time and initial torque
adjustments. When the control voltage

is switched OFF, the motor will switch
o instantaneously.
SYSTEM DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Refrigerant charge limit
and compressor
protection
Performer scroll compressors incorporate internal safety devices such as

motor temperature protection, reverse rotation protection and a discharge gas check valve. Additional safety
devices or system components may
however be required to ensure adequate protection of the compressor.

Depending on the system conguration and application, one or several
of the following methods should be
considered.
Crankcase heater
When the compressor is idle, the oil

temperature in the sump of the compressor must be maintained at no
lower than 10 K above the saturation
temperature of the refrigerant on the
low-pressure side. This requirement
ensures that the liquid refrigerant is
not accumulating in the sump. A crankcase heater is only eective if capable
of sustaining this level of temperature
dierence. Tests must be conducted to
ensure that the appropriate oil temperature is maintained under all ambient
conditions (temperature and wind).
However, below 5C ambient temperature and a wind speed of above
5 m/sec, we recommend that the
heaters be thermally insulated in order
to limit the surrounding energy losses.
Since the total system charge may
be undened, a crankcase heater is
recommended on all stand-alone compressors and split systems. In addition,

any system containing a refrigerant
charge in excess of the maximum recommended system charge for compressors requires a crankcase heater. A
crankcase heater is also required on all
reversible cycle applications.
Liquid line solenoid valve

(LLSV)
An LLSV may be used to isolate the

liquid charge on the condenser side,
thereby preventing against charge
transfer or excessive migration to the
compressor during o-cycles.
The quantity of refrigerant on the lowpressure side of the system can be further reduced by using a pump-down
cycle in association with the LLSV.
Pump-down cycle
A pump-down cycle represents one

of the most eective ways to protect
against the o-cycle migration of liquid refrigerant. Once the controls has
been satised, a solenoid valve closes
on the condenser outlet. The compressor then pumps the majority of the system charge into the condenser and receiver before the system stops on the
low pressure pump-down switch. This

step reduces the amount of charge on
the low side in order to prevent ocycle migration. Recommended settings of the low-pressure pump-down
switch can be found in the table on
p. 22. For suggested wiring diagrams,
please see p. 14-15.
Suction accumulator
A suction accumulator oers protection against refrigerant oodback at

start-up, during operations or after
defrosting (heat pump). Sustained
and repeated liquid slugging and
oodback can seriously impair the
oils ability to lubricate. The suction
line accumulator also protects against
o-cycle migration by providing additional internal free volume to the low

side of the system. The accumulator
should not be sized for less than 50%
of the total system charge. Tests must
be conducted to determine the actual
refrigerant holding capacity needed
for the application.
Notes:
Belt-type crankcase heater accessories
are available from Danfoss (see page
34). The heater must be energized for
a minimum of 12 hours before initial
start-up (compressor service valves
opened) and must remain energized
whenever the compressor is o.
Provide separate electrical supply for
the heaters so that they remain energized even when the machine is out of
service (eg. seasonal shutdown).
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Liquid receiver
A liquid receiver is highly recommended on split systems and remote condenser systems with a total refrigerant
charge in excess of the recommended
maximum for the compressor. Because of the long refrigerant lines these
systems have a relatively high system
charge which is hard to dene with accuracy. Further these types of systems
quite often tend to be overcharged in
the eld. By installing a liquid receiver,
a pump-down cycle can then be intro-
duced in order to safely store the refrigerant charge during the o-cycles,
which greatly reduces the chance of
refrigerant migration back to the compressor.
On unitary or close-coupled systems,
where the system refrigerant charge is
expected to be both correct and denable the entire system charge may be
stored in the condenser during pumpdown if all components have been
properly sized.
Protection against ooded

starts and liquid oodback
Flooded starts occur when a compressor starts up with a large quantity of

liquid refrigerant in the compressor.
Liquid nds its way into a compressor
by means of o-cycle migration. Liquid
oodback occurs when liquid refrigerant returns to a compressor while it is
running. Excessive liquid refrigerant in
the compressor will cause oil dilution,
liquid washout of oil from the bearings,
or loss of oil from the sump. The crankcase heater will not be eective if the
system design allows for uncontrolled
oodback to the compressor during
running or starting. Performer scroll
compressors can tolerate occasional
ooded starts as long as the system
charge does not exceed that given in
the table in the following section. Performer scrolls can also handle intermittent oodback, yet system design
must be such that repeated and excessive oodback is not possible.
from the evaporator into the compressor sump by gravity. If the system charge exceeds the limit shown in the table, a crankcase heater must be used.
O-cycle refrigerant migration occurs

when the compressor is located at the
coldest part of the installation, when
the system uses a bleed-type expansion device, or if liquid can migrate
Discharge gas temperature

protection (DGT)
DGT protection is required if the high

and low pressure switch settings do not
protect the compressor against operations beyond its specic application
envelope. Please refer to the examples
below, which illustrates where DGT
protection is required (Example 1) and
where it is not (Example 2).
Example 1 (R22, SH = 11 K)
LP switch setting:
LP1 = 1.8 bar (g) (-17C)
HP switch setting:
18
During operations, liquid oodback

may be detected by measuring either
the oil sump temperature, which
should be at least 10 K above the saturated suction temperature, or the discharge gas temperature, which should
be at least 30 K above the saturated
discharge temperature. If at any time
during operations, the oil sump temperature drops to within 10 K or less
above the saturated suction temperature, or should the discharge gas temperature be less than 30 K above the
saturated discharge temperature, the
lubricant will become excessively diluted and tests would have to be performed in order to select an appropriate
compressor protection method. Repetitive liquid oodback testing must be
carried out under TXV threshold operating conditions: a high pressure ratio
and minimum load, along with the
measurement of both suction superheat and discharge gas temperature.
HP1 = 25 bar (g) (62C)

Risk of operation beyond the application envelope.
DGT protection required.
Example 2 (R22, SH = 11 K)
LP switch setting:
LP2 = 2.9 bar (g) (-7C)
HP switch setting:
HP2 = 21 bar (g) (55C)
No risk of operation beyond the application envelope.
No DGT protection required.

A discharge temperature protection
device must be installed on all heat
pumps. In reversible air-to-air and airto-water heat pumps the discharge
temperature must be monitored during development test by the equipment manufacturer.
The DGT should be set to open at a discharge gas temperature of 135C.
Notes: The compressor must

not be allowed to cycle on the
discharge gas thermostat. Continuous
operations beyond the compressors
operating range will cause serious damage to the compressor!
A DGT accessory is available from Danfoss Commercial Compressors: refer to
page 35.
70
65
HP1
Cond. temp. (C)
60
Example 1
55
HP2
it
GT
50
Example 2
lim
45
40
R22
35
LP1
30
-25
-20
LP2
-15
-10
-5
10
15
20
Evap. temp. (C)
Refrigerant charge limits

and compressor protection
The refrigerant charge limits listed in

the table below will help evaluate the
required compressor protection in relation with the system charge and the
application.
Notes:
For reversible heat pump systems and
other specic applications, please refer to section "Specic Application Recommendations".
Compressor models
S 084
S 090
S 100
S 110
S 120
S 115
S 125
S 148
S 160
S 161
S 175
S 185
S 240
S 300
S 380
Refrigerant charge limit (kg)
8.5
10
11
12.5
13.5
16
20
BELOW charge limit

Cooling only systems,
No test or additional safeties required
REQ
REQ
Refrigerant migration & oodback test

Crankcase heater, because full system
charge is not denable (risk of overcharging)
REQ
REQ
REC

Crankcase heater
Packaged units
Cooling only systems
with remote condensor
and split system units
Reversible heat pump system
ABOVE charge limit
REC
REC
Crankcase heater
Liquid receiver
REQ Specic tests for repetitive oodback

REQ Crankcase heater
REQ Discharge gas thermostat
REC Recommended
REQ Required
No test or additional safeties required
The above chart represents basic

guidelines for reliable compressor
operations and safety. Please contact
Danfoss technical support for any

deviations from these guidelines.
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Motor protection
Internal motor protection
Compressor models SM / SZ 084

- 090 - 100 - 110 - 120 - 148 - 161
have been provided with an internal
overload motor protection to prevent
against excessive current and temperature caused by overloading, low refrigerant ow phase loss or incorrect
motor rotation. The cutout current is
the MCC value listed in the data sheets.
While not compulsory, an additional
external overload protection is still advisable for either alarm or manual reset. The protector is located in the star
point of the motor and, should it be
activated, will cut out all three phases.
It will be reset automatically.
Compressor models SM / SZ 115 125 - 160 - 175 - 185 have been provided with a bimetallic single-pole,
single-throw thermostat located in
the motor windings. In the event of
motor overheating caused by low
refrigerant ow or improper motor
rotation, the thermostat will open. Because the thermostat is an automatic
reset device, it must be wired within a
lockout safety circuit with a manual reset to restart the unit. For overcurrent
and phase loss protection, an external overload protector must be used
for the SM / SZ 115, 125, 160, 175 and
185 models. The table below shows

the protection method for the various
compressor models.
Compressor models SY / SZ 240 - 300
- 380 are delivered with a preinstalled
motor protection module inside the
terminal box. This device provides for
ecient and reliable protection against
overheating and overloading as well as
phase loss/reversal.The motor protector comprises a control module and
PTC sensors embedded in the motor
winding. The close contact between
thermistors and windings ensures a
very low level of thermal inertia.The
motor temperature is being constantly
measured by a (PTC) thermistor loop
connected on S1-S2.
If any thermistor exceeds its response
temperature, its resistance increases
above the trip level (4,500 ) and the
output relay then trips (i.e. contacts
M1-M2 are open). After cooling to
below the response temperature (resistance < 2,750 ), a 5 minute time
delay is activated. After this delay has
elapsed, the relay is once again pulled
in (i.e. contacts M1-M2 closed). The
time delay may be cancelled by means
of resetting the mains (L-N disconnect)
for approx. 5 sec.
Overheating
protection
Overcurrent
protection
Locked rotor
protection
Single-phasing
protection
SM / SZ 084 - 090 - 100 110 - 120 - 148 - 161
Internal
Internal
Internal
Internal
SM / SZ 115 - 125 - 160

- 175 - 185
Internal
SY / SZ 240 - 300 - 380
Internal
Compressor model
External motor protection
20
Compulsory external overload protector

Internal
All safety devices must comply with the

requirements of the pertinent certication authorities in the country where
the compressor will be used. The external overload protector can be either a
thermal overload relay or a circuit breaker. A thermal overload relay should
be set to trip at not more than 140%
of the compressor-rated load current.
Internal
Internal
A circuit breaker, on the other hand,

should be set at not more than 125%
of the compressor rated load current.
The rated load current is the maximum
current expected during operations
of the considered application; it can
be found either in the corresponding
data sheets or in the Danfoss Commercial Compressors selection program
Phase sequence and reverse

rotation protection
for all compressors. The tripping current must never exceed the MMT value found in the data sheets; the MMT
value appears as "A.Max" on the compressor nameplate.
Further requirements for the external
overload protector are:
Overcurrent protection:
The protector must trip within 2 minu-
tes at 110% of the Maximum Must-Trip

current.
Locked rotor protection:
The protector must trip within 10 seconds upon starting at a locked rotor
current.
Single-phasing protection:
The protector must trip when one of
the three phases fails.
Use a phase meter to establish the

phase orders and connect line phases
L1, L2 and L3 to terminals T1, T2 and
T3, respectively. The compressor will
only operate properly in a single direction, and the motor is wound so that if
the connections are correct, the rotation will also be correct.
occur, shut the compressor down and

connect the phases to their proper terminals. If reverse rotation is not halted,
the compressor will cycle o on the internal motor protection.
Compressor models SM / SZ 084 to

185 incorporate an internal reverse
vent valve which will react in the presence of reverse rotation and will allows refrigerant to circulate through
a by-pass from the suction to the discharge. Although reverse rotation is
not destructive, even over long periods
of time up to several days it should be
corrected as soon as possible. Reverse
rotation will be obvious to the user as
soon as power is turned on; the compressor will not build up any pressure,
the sound level will be abnormally
high and power consumption will be
minimal. If reverse rotation symptoms
Compressor models SY / SZ 240 to

380 are delivered with an electronic
module which provides protection
against phase reversal and loss at
start-up. Apply the recommended
wiring diagrams from page 15. The
circuit should be thoroughly checked
in order to determine the cause of the
phase problem before re-energizing
the control circuit.
The phase sequencing and phase loss
monitoring functions are active during
a 5 sec. window 1 sec. after compressor
start-up (power on L1-L2-L3). Should
one of these parameters be incorrect,
the relay would lock out (contact M1M2 open). The lockout may be cancelled by resetting the power mains (disconnect L-N) for approximately 5 sec.
Compressor
Start
Phase monitoring
Phase sequence module logic
Cycle rate limit
The system must be designed in a way

that guarantees a minimum compressor running time of 2 minutes so as to
provide for sucient motor cooling
after start-up along with proper oil return. Note that the oil return may vary
since it depends upon system design.
There must be no more than 12 starts
per hour (6 when a resistor soft-start
accessory is introduced); a number

higher than 12 reduces the service
life of the motor-compressor unit. If
necessary, place an anti-short-cycle
timer in the control circuit, connected
as shown in the wiring diagram (p1415). A three-minute (180-sec) time out
is recommended.
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Voltage unbalance
The operating voltage limits are shown

in the table on page 12.The voltage
applied to the motor terminals must
lie within these table limits during
both start-up and normal operations.
The maximum allowable voltage
% voltage
unbalance
unbalance is 2%. Voltage unbalance

causes high amperage over one or
several phases, which in turn leads to
overheating and possible motor damage. Voltage unbalance is given by
the formula:
| Vavg - V1-2 | + | Vavg - V1-3 | + | Vavg - V2-3 |
x 100
2 x Vavg
Vavg = Mean voltage of phases 1, 2, 3.

V1-2 = Voltage between phases 1 & 2.

A high-pressure (HP) safety switch is

required to shut down the compressor
should the discharge pressure exceed
the values shown in the table below.
The high-pressure switch can be set
to lower values depending on the
application and ambient conditions.
The HP switch must either be placed in
a lockout circuit or consist of a manual
reset device to prevent cycling around
the high-pressure limit. If a discharge
valve is used, the HP switch must be
connected to the service valve gauge

port, which must not be isolated.
A low pressure (LP) safety switch must

be used. Deep vacuum operations of
a scroll compressor can cause internal
electrical arcing and scroll instability.
Performer scroll compressors exhibit
high volumetric eciency and may
draw very low vacuum levels, which
could induce such a problem. The
minimum low-pressure safety switch
(loss of charge safety switch) setting
is given in the following table. For

systems without pump-down, the LP
safety switch must either be a manual
lockout device or an automatic switch
wired into an electrical lockout circuit.
The LP switch tolerance must not allow for vacuum operations of the compressor. LP switch settings for pumpdown cycles with automatic reset are
also listed in the table below:
High and low

pressure protection
High pressure
Low pressure
Note:
Because power consumption of scroll
compressors is almost directly proportional to discharge pressure, the
high-pressure control can be used to
indirectly limit the maximum current
draw. A high-pressure control used in
this manner however can never replace an external overload protector.
R22
R407C
R134a
R404A/R507A
Working pressure range high side
bar (g)
10.9 - 27.7
10.5 - 29.1
6.7 - 20.2
12.7 - 32
Working pressure range low side
bar (g)
1.4 - 6.9
1.1 - 6.4
0.6 - 3.9
2 - 7.3
Maximum high pressure safety switch setting
bar (g)
28
29.5
20.5
32.5
Minimum low pressure safety switch setting *
bar (g)
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Minimum low pressure pump-down switch setting ** bar (g)
1.3
1.0
0.5
1.8
*LP safety switch shall never be bypassed.

**Recommended pump-down switch settings: 1.5 bar (R22, R407C, R404A) or
1 bar (R134a) below nominal evaporating pressure.
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The SY / SZ 240 to SY / SZ 380 incorporate an internal relief valve set to open
between the internal high and low
pressure sides of the compressor when
the pressure dierential between the
discharge and suction pressures surpasses 31 to 38 bar.
This safety feature prevents the compressor from developing dangerously
high pressures should the high pressure cutout, for whatever reason, fail
to shut down the compressor.
Internal pressure
relief valve
HP
LP
higher position than the compressor, a

suitably sized U-shaped trap close to
the compressor is necessary to prevent
oil leaving the compressor from draining back to the discharge side of the
compressor during o cycle. The upper loop also helps avoid condensed
liquid refrigerant from draining back
to the compressor when stopped (see
g. 2).
Piping should be designed with adequate three-dimensional exibility. It
should not be in contact with the surrounding structure, unless a proper
tubing mount has been installed. This
protection proves necessary to avoid
excess vibration, which can ultimately
result in connection or tube failure
due to fatigue or wear from abrasion.
Aside from tubing and connection damage, excess vibration may be transmitted to the surrounding structure
and generate an unacceptable noise
level within that structure as well (for
more information on noise and vibration, see the section on: "Sound and
vibration management" p.27).
Proper piping practices should be employed to ensure adequate oil return,

even under minimum load conditions
with special consideration given to the
size and slope of the tubing coming
from the evaporator. Tubing returns
from the evaporator should be designed so as not to trap oil and to prevent oil and refrigerant migration back
to the compressor during o-cycles.
Essential piping design

considerations
Relief valve
If the evaporator lies above the compressor, as is often the case in split or
remote condenser systems, the addition of a pump-down cycle is strongly recommended. If a pump-down
cycle were to be omitted, the suction
line must have a loop at the evaporator outlet to prevent refrigerant from
draining into the compressor during
o-cycles.
If the evaporator were situated below
the compressor, the suction riser must
be trapped so as to prevent liquid refrigerant from collecting at the thermal bulb location (see g. 1).
When the condenser is mounted at a
HP
0.5%
HP
>4 m/s
max. 4 m
LP
Condenser
U-trap
8 to 12 m/s
LP
max. 4 m
Evaporator
0.5%
>4m/s
g 1
g 2
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SPECIFIC APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Low
ambient compressor
operations
Low ambient operations
and minimum pressure
dierential
The Performer scroll compressor requires a minimum pressure dierential

of 3 to 4 bar between the suction and
discharge pressures to force the orbiting scroll-down against the oil lm on
the thrust bearing. Anything less than
this dierential and the orbiting scroll
can lift up, causing a metal-to-metal
contact. It is therefore necessary to
maintain sucient discharge pressure
in order to ensure this pressure die-
rential. Care should be taken during

low ambient operations when heat
removal from air-cooled condensers
is greatest and head pressure control may be required for low ambient
temperature applications. Operation
under low pressure dierential may
be observed by a signicant increase
in the sound power level generated by
the compressor.
Low ambient start-up
Under cold ambient conditions (<0C),

upon start-up the pressure in the condenser and, if present, the receiver may
be so low that a sucient pressure differential across the expansion device
cannot be developed to properly feed
the evaporator. As a result, the compressor may go into a deep vacuum,
which can lead to compressor failure
due to internal arcing and instability
in the scroll members. Under no circumstances should the compressor be
allowed to operate under vacuum. The

low-pressure control must be set in accordance with the table on page 22 in
order to prevent this from happening.
Low pressure dierentials can also
cause the expansion device to hunt
erratically, which might cause surging
conditions within the evaporator, with
liquid spillover into the compressor.
This eect is most pronounced during
low load conditions, which frequently
occur during low ambient conditions.
Head pressure control under

low ambient conditions
Several possible solutions are available to prevent the compressor from

drawing down to a vacuum upon startup under low ambient conditions. In
air-cooled machines, cycling the fans
with a head pressure controller will ensure that the fans remain o until the
condensing pressure has reached a satisfactory level. In water-cooled units,
the same can be performed using a
water regulator valve that is also operated by head pressure, thereby ensuring that the water valve does not
open until the condensing pressure
reaches a satisfactory level.
Note:
The minimum condensing pressure
must be set at the minimum saturated
condensing temperature shown in the
application envelopes.
Under very low ambient conditions,
in which testing has revealed that the
above procedures might not ensure
satisfactory condensing and suction
pressures, the use of a liquid receiver
with condenser and receiver pressure
regulators would be possible.
For further information, please contact
Danfoss Technical Support.
Crankcase heaters
Crankcase heaters are strongly recommended on all refrigerant systems

where the compressor is exposed to
cold ambient temperatures, especially
split and remote condenser installa-
tions. The crankcase heater will minimize refrigerant migration caused

by the large temperature gradient
between the compressor and the remainder of the system.
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Low load operations
It is recommended that the unit be

tested and monitored at minimum
load and, if possible, during low ambient conditions as well. During conditions of low load on the system, the
following considerations should be
taken into account to ensure proper
system operating characteristics.
The superheat setting of the expansion device should be sucient to ensure proper superheat levels during
low loading periods. A minimum of
5 K stable superheat is required. In addition, the refrigerant charge should
be sucient to ensure proper subcooling within the condenser so as to
avoid the risk of ashing in the liquid
line before the expansion device. The
expansion device should be sized to
ensure proper control of the refrigerant ow into the evaporator. An oversized valve may result in erratic con-
trol. This consideration is especially

important in manifolded units where
low load conditions may require the
frequent cycling of compressors. This
can lead to liquid refrigerant entering
the compressor if the expansion valve
does not provide stable refrigerant superheat control under varying loads.
Condenser fans should be cycled in
such a way that the minimum pressure dierential is maintained between
the suction and discharge pressures.
Variable-speed fans can also be used
to control the amount of heat to be removed from the condenser.
The compressors should be run for
a minimum period in order to ensure
that the oil has sucient time to properly return to the compressor sumps
and that the motor has sucient time
to cool under conditions of lowest refrigerant mass ows.
Brazed plate
heat exchangers
Brazed plate heat exchange needs

very little internal volume to satisfy
the set of heat transfer requirements.
Consequently, the heat exchanger offers very little internal volume for the
compressor to draw vapor from on the
suction side. The compressor can then
quickly enter into a vacuum condition;
it is therefore important that the expansion device be sized correctly and
that a sucient pressure dierential
across the expansion device be available to ensure adequate refrigerant
feed into the evaporator. This aspect
is of special concern when operating
the unit under low ambient and load
conditions. For further information on
these conditions, please refer to the
previous sections.
Due to the small volume of the brazed
plate heat exchanger, no pump-down

cycle is normally required. The suction
line running from the heat exchanger
to the compressor must be trapped
to avoid refrigerant migration to the
compressor.
When using a brazed plate heat exchanger as the condensing coil, a sucient free volume for the discharge gas
to accumulate is required in order to
avoid excess pressure buildup. At least
1 meter of discharge line is necessary
to generate this volume. To help reduce the gas volume immediately after start-up even further, the supply of
cooling water to the heat exchanger
may be opened before the compressor starts up so as to remove superheat
and condense the incoming discharge
gas more quickly.
Reversible heat pump

systems
Transients are likely to occur in reversible heat pump systems, i.e. a changeover cycle from cooling to heating,
defrost or low-load short cycles. These
transient modes of operation may
lead to liquid refrigerant carryover
(or oodback) or excessively wet refrigerant return conditions. As such,
reversible cycle applications require
specic precautions for ensuring a
long compressor life and satisfactory
operating characteristics. Regardless
of the refrigerant charge in the system,
specic tests for repetitive oodback

are required to conrm whether or
not a suction accumulator needs to be
installed. A crankcase heater and discharge gas thermostat are required for
reversible heat pump applications.
The following considerations cover
the most important issues in the realm
of common applications. Each application design however should be thoroughly tested to ensure acceptable
operating characteristics.
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Crankcase heaters
Crankcase heaters are mandatory on

reversible cycle applications given the
high probability of liquid migration
back to the compressor sump during
o-cycles due to the outdoor location

of most units and operations during
low ambient conditions.
Discharge temperature
thermostat
Heat pumps frequently utilize high

condensing temperatures in order to
achieve a sucient temperature rise
in the medium being heated. At the
same time, they often require low evaporator pressures to obtain sucient
temperature dierentials between the
evaporator and the outside temperature. This situation may result in high
discharge temperature; as such, it is
mandatory that a discharge gas thermostat be installed on the discharge
line to protect the compressor from

excessive temperatures. Operating
the compressor at too high discharge
temperatures can result in mechanical
damage to the compressor as well as
thermal degradation of the compressor lubricating oil and a lack of sucient lubrication.
The discharge gas thermostat should
be set to shut down the compressor
in the event discharge gas rises above
135C.
Discharge line
and reversing valve
The Performer scroll compressor is

a high volumetric machine and, as
such, can rapidly build up pressure
in the discharge line if gas in the line
becomes obstructed even for a very
short period of time which situation
may occur with slow-acting, reversing
valves in heat pumps. Discharge pressures exceeding the operating envelope
may result in nuissance high pressure
switch cutouts and place excess strain
on both the bearings and motor.
To prevent such occurrences, it is
important that a 1 meter minimum
discharge line length be allowed
between the compressor discharge
port and the reversing valve or any

other restriction. This gives sucient
free volume for the discharge gas to
collect and to reduce the pressure
peak during the time it takes for the
valve to change position. At the same
time, it is important that the selection
and sizing of the reversing or 4 way
valve ensure that the valve switches
quickly enough to prevent against too
high discharge pressure and nuisance
high pressure cutouts.
Check with the valve manufacturer
for optimal sizing and recommended
mounting positions.
Suction line accumulator
The use of a suction line accumulator

is strongly recommended in reversible-cycle applications as a result of the
possibility of a substantial quantity
of liquid refrigerant remaining in the
evaporator, which acts as a condenser
during the heating cycle.
This liquid refrigerant can then return
to the compressor, either ooding the
sump with refrigerant or as a dynamic
liquid slug when the cycle switches
back to a defrost cycle or to normal

cooling operations.
Sustained and repeated liquid slugging
and oodback can seriously impair the
oils ability to lubricate the compressor
bearings.This situation can be observed in wet climates where it is necessary to frequently defrost the outdoor
coil in an air source heat pump. In such
cases a suction accumulator becomes
mandatory.
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SOUND AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT

Sound generation
in a refrigeration /
air conditioning system
Typical sound and vibration in

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
systems encountered by design and
service engineers may be broken
down into the following three source
categories.
Sound radiation:
This generally takes an airborne path.
Mechanical vibrations:
These generally extend along the parts
of the unit and structure.

Gas pulsation:
This tends to travel through the cooling medium, i.e. the refrigerant.
The following sections will focus on
the causes and methods of mitigation
for each of the above sources.
Compressor sound
radiation
For sound radiating from the compressor, the emission path is airborne and
the sound waves are traveling directly
from the machine in all directions.
The Performer scroll compressor is
designed to be quiet and the frequency of the sound generated is pushed
into the higher ranges, which not only
are easier to reduce but also do not
generate the penetrating power of
lower-frequency sound.
Use of sound-insulation materials on
the inside of unit panels is an eective means of substantially reducing
the sound being transmitted to the
outside. Ensure that no components
capable of transmitting sound/vibration within the unit come into direct

contact with any non-insulated parts
on the walls of the unit.
Because of the Performers unique design of a full-suction gas-cooled motor, compressor body insulation across
its entire operating range is possible.
Accoustic hoods are available from
Danfoss Commercial Compressors as
accessories. These hoods are quick
and easy to install and do not increase
the overall size of the compressors to
a great extend. Refer to page 35 for
sound attenuation and code numbers.
Mechanical vibrations
Vibration isolation constitutes the primary method for controlling structural

vibration. Performer scroll compressors are designed to produce minimal
vibration during operations. The use
of rubber isolaters on the compressor
base plate or on the frame of a manifolded unit is very eective in reducing vibration being transmitted from
the compressor(s) to the unit. Rubber
grommets are supplied with all Performer compressors. Once the supplied
rubber grommets have been properly
mounted, vibration transmitted from
the compressor base plate to the unit
are held to a strict minimum. In addition, it is extremely important that
the frame supporting the mounted

compressor be of sucient mass and
stiness to help dampen any residual
vibration potentially transmitted to
the frame. For further information on
mounting requirements, please refer
to the section on mounting assembly.
The tubing should be designed so
as to both reduce the transmission
of vibrations to other structures and
withstand vibration without incurring
any damage. Tubing should also be
designed for three-dimensional exibility. For more information on piping
design, please see the section entitled
"Essential piping design considerations" p. 23.
Gas pulsation
The Performer scroll compressor has

been designed and tested to ensure
that gas pulsation has been optimized
for the most commonly encountered
air conditioning pressure ratio. On
heat pump installations and other
installations where the pressure ratio
lies beyond the typical range, testing
should be conducted under all expec-
ted conditions and operating congurations to ensure that minimum gas

pulsation is present. If an unacceptable level is identied, a discharge
muer with the appropriate resonant
volume and mass should be installed.
This information can be obtained from
the component manufacturer.
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INSTALLATION
Compressor handling
Each Performer scroll compressor is

delivered with two lift rings. Always
use these rings when lifting the compressor. A spreader bar rated for the
mass of the compressor is highly recommended to ensure a better load
distribution. Given that the center of
gravity on the scroll is very high, the
use of one lifting lug will result in an
unstable load. The compressor mass is
too great for the single lug to handle,
and the risk is run that the lug could
separate from the compressor with extensive damage and possible personal
injury as a result.
The use of lifting hooks closed with a
clasp and certied to lift the weight of
the compressor is also highly recommended (see the adjacent gure).
Always respect the appropriate rules
concerning lifting objects of the type
and weight of these compressors.
When the compressor is mounted as
part of an installation, never use the
lift rings on the compressor to lift the

entire installation, which may be too
heavy for lifting in this manner.
Maintain the compressor in an upright
position during all handling maneuvers.
Never apply force to the terminal box
with the intention of moving the compressor, as the force placed upon the
terminal box will cause extensive damage to both the box and the eventual motor protection module compo-
Mounting
All compressors come delivered with

four rubber mounting grommets and
metal sleeve liners that serve to isolate
the compressor from the base frame.
These grommets attenuate to a great
extent the transmission of compressor
vibrations to the base frame. The rubber grommets must be compressed
until contact between the at washer
and the steel-mounting sleeve is established.
The required bolt size for the SM / SZ
084 to 185 compressors is HM8. This
bolt must be tightened to a torque of
21 Nm. The bolts and washers are supplied with the assembly kit.
The required bolt size for the SY / SZ
240 to 380 compressors is HM10. The
minimum required at washer outside diameter is 27 mm. Mounting
bolts must be tightened to a torque of
40 Nm. These bolts and washers are
not supplied with the compressor.
Note:
The large at washer must be positioned in place before shipping the unit
with the compressor installed.
Lock washer
HM 8 Bolt
Flat washer
Compressor
base plate
28 mm
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut
SM-SZ 084 to 185

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INSTALLATION
Lock washer*
HM 10 Bolt*
Large Flat*
27 mm washer
Compressor
base plate
36 mm
Steel mounting sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut*
SY-SZ 240 to 380

*Not supplied with compressor
Removing connections
shipping plugs
Before the suction and discharge plugs

are removed, the nitrogen holding
charge must be released via the suction schrader valve to avoid an oil mist
blowout. Remove the suction plug rst
and the discharge plug afterwards. The
plugs shall be removed only just be-
fore connecting the compressor to the

installation in order to avoid moisture
from entering the compressor. When
the plugs are removed, it is essential
to keep the compressor in an upright
position so as to avoid oil spillage.
System cleanliness
The refrigerant compression system,

regardless of the type of compressor
used, will only provide high eciency
and good reliability, along with a long
operating life, if the system contains
solely the refrigerant and oil it was
designed for. Any other substances
within the system will not improve
performance and, in most cases, will
be highly detrimental to system operations.
requires that the oil be exposed to the

atmosphere just as little as possible.
Tubing
The presence of non-condensable

substances and system contaminants,
such as metal shavings, solder and
ux, have a negative impact on compressor service life. Many of these contaminants are small enough to pass
through a mesh screen and can cause
considerable damage within a bearing
assembly. The use of highly-hygroscopic polyester oil in R407C compressors
System contamination is one of main

factors aecting equipment reliability and compressor service life. It is
important therefore to take system
cleanliness into account when assembling a refrigeration system.
During the manufacturing process, circuit contamination may be caused by:
Brazing and welding oxides,
Filings and particles from the removal of burrs in pipe-work,
Brazing ux,
Moisture and air.
Consequently, when building equipment and assemblies, the following
precautions must be taken:
Never drill holes into the pipe-work after installation.
Only use clean and dehydratated refrigeration-grade copper tubing. Tubecutting must be carried out so as not
to deform the tubing roundness and
to ensure that no foreign debris remains within the tubing. Only refrige-
rant-grade ttings should be used and

these must be of both a design and
size to allow for a minimum pressure
drop through the completed assembly. Follow the brazing instructions
next pages.
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INSTALLATION
For new installations with SY / SZ compressors with polyolester oil, Danfoss
Commercial Compressors recommends using the Danfoss DML 100%moleculair sieve, solid core lter drier.
Molecular sieve lter driers with loose
beads from third party suppliers shall
be avoided. For servicing of existing
installations where acid formation is
present the Danfoss DCL solid core
lter driers containing activated alu-
mina are recommended. Also for new

installations with SM compressors
with mineral oil the Danfoss DCL drier
is recommended.
The drier is to be oversized rather than
undersized. When selecting a drier,
always take into account its capacity
(water content capacity), the system
refrigeration capacity and the system
refrigerant charge.
Copper to copper
connections
When brazing copper-to-copper connections, the use of a copper/phosphorus brazing alloy containing 5%
silver or more with a melting temperature of below 800C is recommended.

No ux is required during brazing.
Dissimilar metals
connection
When manipulating dissimilar metals

such as copper and brass or steel, the
use of silver solder and anti-oxidant

ux is necessary.
Compressor connection
When brazing the compressor ttings,

do not overheat the compressor shell,
which could severely damage certain
internal components due to excessive
heating. Use of a heat shield and/or a
heat-absorbent compound is highly
recommended. Due to the relatively
sizable tubing and tting diameters
used for the large scroll, a double
tipped torch using acetylene is recommended for the S240-300-380 brazing
operation.
For rotolock version compressors, solder sleeves are available. For brazing
the suction and discharge connections, the following procedure is advised:
Make sure that no electrical wiring is
connected to the compressor.
Protect the terminal box and compressor painted surfaces from torch
heat damage (see diagram).
Remove the teon gaskets when
brazing rotolock connectors with solder sleeves.
Use only clean refrigeration-grade
copper tubing and clean all connections.
Use brazing material with a minimum of 5% silver content.
Filter driers
Brazing and soldering
30
heat shield
C
Purge nitrogen or CO2 through

the compressor in order to prevent
against oxidation and ammable conditions. The compressor should not be
exposed to the open air for extended
periods.
Use of a double-tipped torch is recommended.
Apply heat evenly to Area A until the
brazing temperature is reached. Move
the torch to Area B and apply heat
evenly until the brazing temperature
has been reached there as well, and
then begin adding the brazing material. Move the torch evenly around the
joint, in applying only enough brazing
material to ow the full circumference
of the joint.
Move the torch to area C only long
enough to draw the brazing material
INSTALLATION
into the joint, but not into the compressor.
Remove all remaining ux once the
joint has been soldered with a wire
brush or a wet cloth. Remaining ux
would cause corrosion of the tubing.
Ensure that no ux is allowed
to enter into the tubing or
compressor. Flux is acidic and can
cause substantial damage to the internal parts of the system and compressor.
System pressure test
plugs shall be removed just before

brazing the compressor.
Before eventual unbrazing
the compressor or any system
component, the refrigerant charge
must be removed from both the
high- and low-pressure sides. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury. Pressure gauges must
be used to ensure all pressures are
at atmospheric level.
The polyolester oil used in

SY / SZ compressors is highly
hygroscopic and will rapidly absorb
moisture from the air. The compressor must therefore not be left open
to the atmosphere for a long period of time. The compressor tting
For more detailed information on the

appropriate materials required for brazing or soldering, please contact the
product manufacturer or distributor.
For specic applications not covered
herein, please contact Danfoss Commercial Compressors for further information.
Always use an inert gas such as nitrogen for pressure testing. Never use
other gasses such as oxygen, dry air
or acetylene as these may form an inammable mixture. Do not exceed the

following pressures:
Maximum compressor test pressure (low side)
25 bar (g)
Maximum compressor test pressure (high side)
32 bar (g)
Maximum pressure dierence between high

and low side of the compressor:
24 bar
Pressurize the system on HP side rst

then LP side to prevent rotation of the
scroll.
Leak detection
Leak detection must be carried out

using a mixture of nitrogen and refrigerant or nitrogen and helium, as indicated in the table below. Never use
other gasses such as oxygen, dry air
or acetylene as these may form an inammable mixture.

Pressurize the system on HP side rst
then Low side.
Compressor model
Leak detection with

refrigerant
Leak detection with a mass

spectrometer
SM-SY compressors
Nitrogen & R22
Nitrogen & Helium
SZ compressors
Nitrogen & R134a or R407C
Nitrogen & Helium
Note 1: Leak detection with refrigerant may be forbidden in some countries. Check local
regulations.
Note 2: The use of leak detecting additives is not recommended as they may aect the
lubricant properties.
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INSTALLATION
Vacuum pump-down and
moisture removal
Moisture obstructs the proper functioning of both the compressor and the
refrigeration system. Air and moisture
reduce service life and increase condensing pressure, which causes abnormally high discharge temperatures
that are then capable of degrading the
lubricating properties of the oil. The
risk of acid formation is also increased
by air and moisture, and this condi-
tion can also lead to copper plating.

All these phenomena may cause both
mechanical and electrical compressor failures. The typical method for
avoiding such problems is a vacuum
pump-down executed with a vacuum
pump, thus creating a minimum vacuum of 500 microns (0.67 mbar).
Please refer to Bulletin "Vaccum pump
down and dehydration procedure".
Refrigerant charging
For the initial charge the compressor

must not run and eventual service valves must be closed. Charge refrigerant
as close as possible to the nominal system charge before starting the compressor. This initial charging operation
must be done in liquid phase as much
as possible away from the compressor:
the best location is on the liquid line
between the condenser outlet and
the lter drier. Then during commissioning, when needed, a complement

of charge can be done in liquid phase:
slowly throttling liquid in on the low
pressure side as far away as possible
from the compressor suction connection. The refrigerant charge quantity
must be suitable for both summer and
winter operations.
Commissioning
The system must be monitored after

initial start-up for a minimum of 60
minutes to ensure proper operating
characteristics such as:
Proper metering device operation
and desired super heat readings,
Suction and discharge pressure are
within acceptable levels,
Correct oil level in compressor sump
indicating proper oil return,
Low foaming in sight glass and com-
pressor sump temperature 10 K above

saturation temperature to show that
there is no refrigerant migration taking place,
Acceptable cycling rate of compressors, including duration of run times,
Current draw of individual compressors within acceptable values (RLA ratings),
No abnormal vibrations and noise.
When the compressor is running under stabilised conditions the oil level
must be visible in the sight glass.
The presence of foam lling in the sight
glass undicates large concentration of
refrigerant in the oil and / or presence
of liquid returning to the compressor.
The oil level can also be checked a few
minutes after the compressor stops,

the level must be between 1/4" and
3/4" of sight glass.
Always use original Danfoss Commercial Compressors specied oil type

from new cans.
Top-up the oil while the compressor is
running. Use the Schrader connector
and a suitable pump or any other accessible connector on the compressor
suction line. See Bulletin "Lubricants,
lling in instructions for Danfoss Commercial Compressors".
Oil level checking and

top-up
Oil level check
Oil top-up
32
When compressor is o the

level in the sight glass can be
inuenced by the presence of refrigerant in the oil.
Please note that the compressors SZ and SY use dierent

viscosity POE oil, respectively 160SZ
and 320SZ.
ACCESSORIES
Connectors and valves
Solder sleeve
adaptor set
Solder sleeve
Rotolock size of:

Rotolock version
compressors,
solder sleeve,
adaptor set and
rotolock valve
Rotolock valve set
Model
Code n
SM/SZ 084
7765005 *
SM/SZ 090
7765005 *
SM/SZ 100
7765005 *
SM/SZ 110
7765006 *
SM/SZ 115
7765006 **
SM/SZ 120
7765006 *
SM/SZ 125
7765006 **
SM/SZ 148
7765006 *
SM/SZ 160
7765028 **
SM/SZ 161
7765006 *
SM/SZ 175
7765028 **
SM/SZ 185
7765028 **
SY/SZ 240
SY/SZ 300
SY/SZ 380
Suct.
ODF
Disch.
ODF
Suct.
ODF
Disch.
ODF
Type
Code n
7/8"
3/4"
7/8"
3/4"
V07-V04
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
7/8"
3/4"
7/8"
3/4"
V07-V04
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
7/8"
3/4"
7/8"
3/4"
V07-V04
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"1/8
3/4"
1"1/8
3/4"
V02-V04
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"1/8
3/4"
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V08-V07
1"5/8
1"1/8
1"5/8
1"1/8
V03-V02
1"1/8
3/4"
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V10-V05
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V08-V07
1"5/8
1"1/8
1"5/8
1"1/8
V03-V02
1"3/8
7/8"
1"3/8
7/8"
V08-V07
1"5/8
1"1/8
1"5/8
1"1/8
V03-V02
1"5/8
1"1/8
1"5/8
1"1/8
V03-V02
1"5/8
1"1/8
1"5/8
1"1/8
V03-V02
Solder sleeve adaptor set not available at printing date
7703006
7703009
7703392
7703006
7703009
7703392
7703006
7703009
7703392
7703009
7703392
7703009
7703392
7703009
7703392
7703009
7703392
7703392
7703010
8168028
7703392
7703010
8168028
7703010
8168028
7703383
7703383
Suct.
Disch.
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
2"1/4
1"3/4
1"3/4
1"1/4
2"1/4
1"3/4
2"1/4
1"3/4
2"1/4
2"1/4
-
1"3/4
1"3/4
-
ODF: Outer diameter female.

* Solder sleeve adaptor set accessory required to convert brazed version compressor to rotolock.
** Rotolock version compressors exist for these compressor models.
Sizes of solder sleeves included in the solder sleeve adaptor set accessory.
Solder sleeves
Also denotes the standard sleeve sizes supplied with rotolock version compressors.
Rotolock valves Standard rotolock valve sets.
Lubricants
SM / SY / SZ compressors use dierent

oil types as indicated below.
Always use original Danfoss Commercial Compressors specied oil type
from new cans.
For initial compressor oil charge refer

to page 6-7. Please refer to "Lubricant,
lling in instructions for Danfoss Commercial Compressors" for detailed oil
specications and top-up method.
Compressor model
Oil type
Oil name
SM compressors
Mineral
SZ compressors
SY compressors
code number
1 litre can
2 litre can
5 litre can
160P
7754001
7754002
P.O.E.
160 SZ
7754023
7754024
P.O.E.
320 SZ
7754121
7754122
33
ACCESSORIES
Crankcase heaters
The belt-type crankcase heater

accessories are designed to protect
the compressor against o-cycle

migration of refrigerant
Optimum location
area
1/2 h
1/3 h
Code no.
34
Description
Application
Pack size
7773109
Belt type crankcase heater, 65 W, 110 V, CE mark, UL
SM/SZ084-161
7973001
SM/SZ084-161
50
7773107
SM/SZ084-161
7973002
SM/SZ084-161
50
7773117
SM/SZ084-161
7773010
Belt type crankcase heater, 50 W, 110 V, UL
SM/SZ084-161
7773003
SM/SZ084-161
7773009
SM/SZ084-161
7773006
SM/SZ084-161
7773119
SM/SZ084-161
7773110
SM/SZ175-185
7773108
SM/SZ175-185
7973005
SM/SZ175-185
50
7773118
SM/SZ175-185
7773012
SM/SZ175-185
7773007
SM/SZ175-185
7773011
SM/SZ175-185
7773120
SM/SZ175-185
7773121
SY/SZ240-300
7773122
SY/SZ240-300
7973007
SY/SZ240-300
50
7773123
SY/SZ240-300
ACCESSORIES
Discharge temperature
protection
The discharge gas temperature must

not exceed 135C.
The thermostat must be attached to

the discharge line within 150 mm from
the compressor discharge port.
The discharge gas thermostat accessory kit includes all components required for installation, as shown below.
Discharge thermostat kit code number: 7750009.
Thermostat
Discharge line
Insulation
Bracket
Compressor
acoustic hoods
Compressor acoustic hoods have been

developed to meet specic extra-low
noise requirements. The covers incor-
porate soundproong materials and

oer excellent high and low frequency
attenuation.
attenuation*
(at 50Hz)
dB(A)
Hood
code
number
7755011
SM / SZ 110 - 120
8.5
7755010
SM / SZ 115 - 125
7755009
SM / SZ 160
7755008
SM / SZ 148 - 161**
7755017
SM / SZ 175 - 185
7755007
SY / SZ 240 - 300
7755016
SY / SZ 380
7755022
Compressor model
SM / SZ 084 - 090 - 100
* Attenuation of compressor sound power level measured in free space

** not available for code 3 version compressors
35
ORDERING INFORMATION AND PACKAGING

Ordering information
Performer scroll compressors may

be ordered from Danfoss Commercial
Compressors in either industrial packs
(Multiple packaging) or in single packs
(Individual packaging).
The below tables lists the code numbers for industrial packs. For ordering
single packs please replace the last
digit with an " I " .
SM /SY compressors in industrial-pack (Multiple packaging)
R22
Code no.
Compressor
model
Design
Connections
Motor
protection
200-230/3/60
460/3/60
400/3/50
230/3/50
575/3/60
500/3/50
380/3/60
SM084
Single
Brazed
Int
SM084-3VM
SM084-4VM
SM084-6VM
SM084-7VM
SM084-9VM
SM090
Single
Brazed
Int
SM090-3VM
SM090-4VM
SM090-6VM
SM090-7VM
SM090-9VM
SM100
Single
Brazed
Int
SM100-3VM
SM100-4VM
SM100-6VM
SM100-7VM
SM100-9VM
SM110
Single
Brazed
Int
SM110-3VM
SM110-4VM
SM110-6VM
SM110-7VM
SM110-9VM
Brazed
SM115-3CAM
SM115-4CAM
SM115-6CAM
SM115-7CAM
SM115-9CAM
SM115
Single
Rotolock
SM115-3RM
SM115-4RM
SM115-6RM
SM115-7RM
SM115-9RM
Brazed
Int
SM120-3VM
SM120-4VM
SM120-6VM
SM120-7VM
SM120-9VM
Brazed
SM125-3CAM
SM125-4CAM
SM125-6CAM
SM125-7CAM
SM125-9CAM
Rotolock
SM125-3RM
SM125-4RM
SM125-6RM
SM125-7RM
SM125-9RM
Brazed
Int
SM148-3VAM
SM148-4VAM
SM148-6VAM
SM148-7VAM
SM148-9VAM
Brazed
SM160-3CBM
SM160-4CBM
SM160-6CBM
SM160-7CAM
SM160-9CBM
Rotolock
SM160-3RAM
SM160-4RAM
SM160-6RAM
SM160-7RAM
SM160-9RAM
Brazed
Int
SM161-3VAM
SM161-4VAM
SM161-6VAM
SM161-7VAM
SM161-9VAM
Brazed
SM175-3CAM
SM175-4CAM
SM175-6CAM
SM175-7CAM
SM175-9CAM
Rotolock
SM175-3RM
SM175-4RM
SM175-6RM
SM175-7RM
SM175-9RM
Brazed
SM185-3CAM
SM185-4CAM
SM185-6CAM
SM185-7CAM
SM185-9CAM
Rotolock
SM185-3RM
SM185-4RM
SM185-6RM
SM185-7RM
SM185-9RM
Brazed
M24
SY240A3AAM
SY240A4AAM
SY240A6AAM
SY240A7AAM
SY240A9AAM
Brazed
M230
SY240A3ABM
SY240A4ABM
SY240A6ABM
SY240A7ABM
SY240A9ABM
Rotolock
M24
SY240A3MAM
SY240A4MAM
SY240A6MAM
SY240A7MAM
SY240A9MAM
Rotolock
M230
SY240A3MBM
SY240A4MBM
SY240A6MBM
SY240A7MBM
SY240A9MBM
Brazed
M24
SY300A3AAM
SY300A4AAM
SY300A6AAM
SY300A7AAM
SY300A9AAM
Brazed
M230
SY300A3ABM
SY300A4ABM
SY300A6ABM
SY300A7ABM
SY300A9ABM
Rotolock
M24
SY300A3MAM
SY300A4MAM
SY300A6MAM
SY300A7MAM
SY300A9MAM
Rotolock
M230
SY300A3MBM
SY300A4MBM
SY300A6MBM
SY300A7MBM
SY300A9MBM
SM120
Single
SM125
Single
SM148
Single
SM160
Single
SM161
Single
SM175
Single
SM185
SY240
SY300
Single
Single
Single
Int = Internal motor protection

T = Internal thermostat. Additional external protection required
M24 = Electronic motor protection module located in terminal box 24 V
M230 = Electronic motor protection module located in terminal box 115 / 230 V
SY380: data not available at the printing date of this document
36
R407C / R134a
SZ compressors in industrial-pack (Multiple packaging)
Code no.
Compressor
model
Design
Connections
Motor
protection
200-230/3/60
460/3/60
400/3/50
230/3/50
575/3/60
500/3/50
380/3/60
SZ084
Single
Brazed
Int
SZ084-3VM
SZ084-4VM
SZ084-6VM
SZ084-7VM
SZ084-9VM
SZ090
Single
Brazed
Int
SZ090-3VM
SZ090-4VM
SZ090-6VM
SZ090-7VM
SZ090-9VM
SZ100
Single
Brazed
Int
SZ100-3VM
SZ100-4VM
SZ100-6VM
SZ100-7VM
SZ100-9VM
SZ110
Single
Brazed
Int
SZ110-3VM
SZ110-4VM
SZ110-6VM
SZ110-7VM
SZ110-9VM
Brazed
SZ115
Single
Rotolock
SZ115-3RM
SZ115-4RM
SZ115-6RM
SZ115-7RM
SZ115-9RM
Brazed
Int
SZ120-3VM
SZ120-4VM
SZ120-6VM
SZ120-7VM
SZ120-9VM
Brazed
Rotolock
Brazed
Int
SZ148-3VAM SZ148-4VAM SZ148-6VAM SZ148-7VAM SZ148-9VAM
Brazed
SZ160-3CBM SZ160-4CBM SZ160-6CBM SZ160-7CAM SZ160-9CBM
Rotolock
SZ160-3RAM SZ160-4RAM SZ160-6RAM SZ160-7RAM SZ160-9RAM
Brazed
Int
SZ161-3VAM SZ161-4VAM SZ161-6VAM SZ161-7VAM SZ161-9VAM
Brazed
SZ175-3CAM SZ175-4CAM SZ175-6CAM SZ175-7CAM SZ175-9CAM
Rotolock
Brazed
Rotolock
Brazed
M24
SZ240A3AAM SZ240A4AAM SZ240A6AAM SZ240A7AAM SZ240A9AAM
Brazed
M230
SZ240A3ABM SZ240A4ABM SZ240A6ABM SZ240A7ABM SZ240A9ABM
Rotolock
M24
SZ240A3MAM SZ240A4MAM SZ240A6MAM SZ240A7MAM SZ240A9MAM
Rotolock
M230
SZ240A3MBM SZ240A4MBM SZ240A6MBM SZ240A7MBM SZ240A9MBM
Brazed
M24
SZ300A3AAM SZ300A4AAM SZ300A6AAM SZ300A7AAM SZ300A9AAM
Brazed
M230
SZ300A3ABM SZ300A4ABM SZ300A6ABM SZ300A7ABM SZ300A9ABM
Rotolock
M24
SZ300A3MAM SZ300A4MAM SZ300A6MAM SZ300A7MAM SZ300A9MAM
Rotolock
M230
SZ300A3MBM SZ300A4MBM SZ300A6MBM SZ300A7MBM SZ300A9MBM
Brazed
M24
SZ380A4CAM
Brazed
M230
SZ380A4CBM
SZ120
Single
SZ125
Single
SZ148
Single
SZ160
Single
SZ161
Single
SZ175
Single
SZ185
SZ240
SZ300
SZ 380

SZ125-3RM
SZ175-3RM
SZ125-4RM
SZ175-4RM
SZ125-6RM
SZ175-6RM
SZ125-7RM
SZ175-7RM
SZ125-9RM
SZ175-9RM
Single
SZ185-3RM
SZ185-4RM
SZ185-6RM
SZ185-7RM
SZ185-9RM
Single
Single
single
Int = Internal motor protection

T = Internal thermostat. Additional external protection required
M24 = Electronic motor protection module located in terminal box 24 V
M230 = Electronic motor protection module located in terminal box 115 / 230 V
37

Packaging
Multipack
Single pack (Individual packaging)
Nbr*
Length
mm
Width
mm
Height
mm
Gross
weight
kg
Static
stacking
pallets
Length
mm
Width
mm
Height
mm
Gross
weight
kg
SM/SZ 084
1140
950
737
427
470
370
596
67
SM/SZ 090
1140
950
737
439
470
370
596
69
SM/SZ 100
1140
950
737
439
470
370
596
69
SM/SZ 110-120
1140
950
737
493
470
370
596
78
SM/SZ 115-125
1140
950
812
517
470
370
671
82
SM/SZ 160
1140
950
812
607
470
370
671
98
SM/SZ 148-161
1140
950
812
553
470
370
671
88
SM/SZ 175-185
1230
970
839
655
470
400
698
106
SY/SZ 240
1140
950
921
641
510
465
780
156
SY/SZ 300
1140
950
921
641
510
465
780
161
SY/SZ 380
1140
950
945
653
510
465
804
164
Compressor models
* Nbr = number of compressors per pallet

Industrial pack (Multiple packaging)
Nbr*
Length
mm
Width
mm
Height
mm
Gross
weight
kg
Static
stacking
pallets
SM/SZ 084
1140
950
707
550
SM/SZ 090
1140
950
707
566
SM/SZ 100
1140
950
707
566
SM/SZ 110-120
1140
950
757
638
SM/SZ 115-125
1140
950
768
510
SM/SZ 160
1140
950
830
600
SM/SZ 148-161
1140
950
790
546
SM/SZ 175-185
1140
950
877
648
SY/SZ 240
1140
950
904
635
SY/SZ 300
1140
950
915
635
SY/SZ 380
1140
950
939
647
Compressor models
38
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PERFORMER SCROLL COMPRESSION PRINCIPLE

COMPRESSOR MODEL DESIGNATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Low load operations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

PERFORMER SCROLL COMPRESSION PRINCIPLE

COMPRESSOR MODEL DESIGNATION

shown on compressor nameplate).

*For trio assemblies, please contact Danfoss

SM/SZ 084 - 090 - 100

Oil sight glass

Oil equalization connection

Suction and discharge

Oil drain connection

SM/SZ 115 - 125 - 160

SY/SZ 240 - 300

ARI standard conditions

7.2 C (dew point)

54.4 C (dew point)

Subject to modication without prior notication

110000 375 300

108500 368 500

ARI standard conditions

7.2 C (dew point)

54.4 C (dew point)

Subject to modication without prior notication

be interpolated. The operating limits

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

Evap. temp. (C)

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

Evap. temp. (C)

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

Evap. temp. (C)

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

Evap. temp. (C)

Dew temperature conditions

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

(refer to the explanation p.10)

Evap. temp. (C)

Dew temperature conditions

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

(refer to the explanation p.10)

Evap. temp. (C)

Refrigerant R407C is a zeotropic mixture, which causes a temperature glide

For a given cycle, the MEAN point

The following operating diagrams

Dew temperature conditions

Condensing temp. limits

Cond. temp. (C)

Evap. temp. (C)

Example for SZ 084 to 185