OMCentrifMicro II 1

Operating Manual OM CentrifMicro ΙΙ-1
Group: Chiller
Part Number: 331374901
Effective: January 2005
Supersedes: OM CentrifMicro ΙΙ-
MicroTech ΙΙ™ Controller

With Starter Information
For Centrifugal Chillers and Templifiers™

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................3 Navigating............................................................59
Compressor Controller Setpoints.........................60
Features of the Control Panel ...................4 Optional Starter Screens .........................65
General Description...................................5 Low Voltage Starters, 200 – 600 Volts ....66
Component Description.............................6 General ................................................................66
Operator Interface Touch Screen ...........................6 LED Display ........................................................67
Unit/Compressor Controller Description ...............6 Faults and Alarms ................................................72
Unit Controller .......................................................7 Troubleshooting ...................................................75
Compressor Controller...........................................8 Preventive Maintenance.......................................80
Guardister¥ Board.................................................9 Medium/High Voltage Starters, 2300V
Signal Converter Board..........................................9 – 7.2KV .....................................................81
Transducer Converter Board ..................................9
View Parameters ..................................................82
Dual/Multi-Chiller Setup ........................ 11 Set Parameters .....................................................82
Quick Start ...........................................................84
Operator Interface Touch Screen ...........14 Troubleshooting ...................................................86
Navigation............................................................14 Fault/Log Codes...................................................88
Screen Descriptions .............................................16 LED Diagnostics..................................................91
VIEW Screens......................................................16 Preventive Maintenance.......................................91
SET Screens.........................................................23
SERVICE Screen .................................................36
Sequence of Operation ............................92
HISTORY Screens ...............................................37 Thermal Expansion Valve, Models 079 - 154......92
Download to Floppy Disc ....................................38 Electronic Expansion Valve, Models 050 - 063 ...94
ACTIVE ALARM Screen ....................................39 Operating the Chiller Control System...95
Unit Controller.........................................43 Interface Panel On/Off.........................................95
Navigating............................................................43 Start/Stop Unit .....................................................95
Screen Descriptions .............................................48 Change Setpoints .................................................96
SET Screens.........................................................51 Alarms .................................................................96
Unit Controller Setpoints .....................................53 Component Failure ..............................................96
Compressor Controller............................59
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2 OM Centrif Micro ΙΙ-1

Introduction
This manual provides setup, operating, and troubleshooting information for the MicroTech ΙΙ™
controller and the majority of starters used on McQuay centrifugal chillers. Please refer to the
current version of IOMM WSCWDC, WPV, or TSC for information relating to the unit itself.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. This equipment
must be properly grounded. Connections to and service of the MicroTech control panel
must be performed only by personnel that are knowledgeable
in the operation of the equipment being controlled.
CAUTION
Static sensitive components. A static discharge while handling electronic circuit boards
can cause damage to the components. Discharge any static electrical charge
by touching the bare metal inside the control panel before performing
any service work. Never unplug any cables, circuit board terminal blocks,
or power plugs while power is applied to the panel.
NOTICE
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
McQuay International Corporation disclaims any liability resulting
from any interference or for the correction thereof.
CAUTION
Do not install any non-McQuay authorized software or alter operating systems in any unit
microprocessor, including the interface panel. Failure to do so can cause malfunction of the
control system and possible equipment damage.
Temperature and humidity considerations

The MicroTech ΙΙ controller is designed to operate within an ambient temperature range of -20°F
to +149°F (-29°C to +65.1°C) with a maximum relative humidity of 95% (non-condensing).
OM Centrif Micro ΙΙ-1 3

Features of the Control Panel
• Control of leaving chilled water within a ±0.2°F (±0.1°C) tolerance
• Readout of the following temperature and pressure readings:
• Entering and leaving chilled water temperature
• Entering and leaving condenser water temperature
• Saturated evaporator refrigerant temperature and pressure
• Saturated condenser temperature and pressure
• Outside air temperature (optional)
• Suction line, liquid line and discharge line temperatures - calculated superheat for discharge
and suction lines – calculated subcooling for liquid line
• Oil sump temperature - oil feed temperature and pressure
• Optional condenser heat recovery temperature
• Automatic control of primary and standby evaporator and condenser pumps.
• Control of up to 4 stages of cooling tower fans plus modulating bypass valve and/or tower fan
VFD.
• History trend feature will constantly log chiller functions and set points. The controller will
store and display all accumulated data for recall in a graphic format on the screen. Data can be
exported for archival purposes via a 3.5-inch floppy drive.
• Three levels of security protection against unauthorized changing of setpoints and other control
parameters.
• Warning and fault diagnostics to inform operators of warning and fault conditions in plain
language. Al1 warnings, problems and faults are time and date stamped so there is no guessing
of when the fault condition occurred. In addition, the operating conditions that existed just prior
to shutdown can be recalled to aid in isolating the cause of the problem.
• Twenty-five previous faults and related operating conditions are available from the display.
Data can be exported for archival purposes via a 3.5-inch floppy drive.
• Soft loading feature reduces electrical consumption and peak demand charges during loop
pulldown.
• Adjustable load pull-down rate reduces under-shoot during loop pulldown.
• Remote input signals for chilled water reset, demand limiting, unit enable.
• Manual control mode allows the service technician to command the unit to different operating
states. Useful for system checkout.
• BAS communication capability via LONMARK®, Modbus® or BACnet® standard protocols
for all BAS manufacturers.
• Service Test mode for troubleshooting controller hardware.
• Pressure transducers for direct reading of system pressures. Preemptive control of low
evaporator pressure conditions and high discharge temperature to take corrective action prior to
a fault trip.

General Description
General Description
The centrifugal MicroTech ΙΙ control system consists of microprocessor-based controllers that
provide all monitoring and control functions required for the controlled, efficient operation of the
chiller. The system consists of the following components:
• Operator Interface Touch Screen (OITS), one per unit-provides unit information and is the
primary setpoint input instrument. It has no control function.
• Unit Controller, one per chiller-controls unit functions and communicates with all other
controllers. It is the secondary location for setpoint input if the Interface Screen is inoperative.
It is located in a panel adjacent to the OITS.
• Compressor Controller for each compressor on a chiller-controls compressor functions and can
operate a compressor without the unit controller or Operator Interface Panel. The controller is
located in a panel adjacent to the compressor.
The operator can monitor all operating conditions by using the unit-mounted OITS. In addition to
providing all normal operating controls, the MicroTech II control system monitors equipment
protection devices on the unit and will take corrective action if the chiller is operating outside of
it’s normal design conditions. If a fault condition develops, the controller will shut the compressor
down and activate an alarm output. Important operating conditions at the time an alarm condition
occurs are retained in the controller’s memory to aid in troubleshooting and fault analysis.
The system is protected by a password scheme that only allows access by authorized personnel.
The operator must enter the password into the touch screen (or one of the controller's keypad)
before any setpoints can be altered.
NOTE: It is important to understand that the OITS is the operator interface device under normal
conditions. If, and only if, it is unavailable, the unit controller can be used to operate the chiller.
Furthermore, if the unit controller is unavailable, the compressor controller(s) will still operate the
compressors and try to maintain chilled water temperature. Certain data and operability will not
be available under either of these operating modes. If the tower and pumps are controlled by
Microtech II, they will have to run manually during this emergency situation.
Control Architecture
Figure 1, Major Control Components
OPERATOR Color Graphics

INTERFACE Touch-Screen Interface
TOUCH-SCREEN View Data, Input Setpoints
Stores History
UNIT BAS UNIT

CONTROLLER Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
Digital Inputs
COMPRESSOR
CONTROLLER COMPRESSOR
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
SECOND Digital Inputs
COMPRESSOR Digital Outputs
CONTROLLER

Component Description
Operator Interface Touch Screen
The operator interface touch screen (OITS) is the primary
device by which commands and entries into the control
system are made. It also displays all controller data and
information on a series of graphic screens. A single OITS
is used on both single and dual compressor units.
The side of the OITS panel contains a floppy disc drive that
can be used for loading information to and from the
controll system.
The OITS panel is mounted on a moveable arm to allow
placement in a convenient position for the operator.
There is a screen-saver programed into the system. The
screen is reactivated by touching it anywhere.
Unit/Compressor Controller Description
Hardware Structure
The controller is fitted with a 16-bit microprocessor for running the control program. There are
terminals for connection to the controlled devices (for example: solenoid valves, tower fans,
pumps). The program and settings are saved permanently in FLASH memory, preventing data loss
in the event of power failure without requiring a back-up battery.
The controller connects to other controllers and the OITS via a local communications network (p-
LAN). It also has remote communication access capability for BAS interface.
Keypad
A 4 line by 20 character/line liquid crystal display and 6-button keypad is mounted on the unit and
compressor controllers. Its layout is shown below.
Key-to-Screen Pathway MENU Key
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
ARROW Keys ENTER Key
The four arrow keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) have three modes of use.
• Scroll between data screens in the direction indicated by the arrows (default mode).
• Select a specific data screen in the menu matrix using dynamic labels on the right side of the display such
as ALARM, VIEW, etc (this mode is entered by pressing the MENU key). For ease of use, a pathway
connects the appropriate button to its respective label on the screen.
• Change field values in setpoint programming mode according to the following table:
LEFT key = Default RIGHT key = Cancel
UP key = Increase (+) DOWN key = Decrease (-)
These four programming functions are indicated by one-character abbreviation on the right side of the
display. This programming mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key.

Unit Controller
There is one unit controller mounted on the chiller that serves both single or dual compressor
units. A "medium" controller is standard and does not include analog inputs 6 through 10 in Table
1 and digital outputs 9 and 10 in Table 3. If analog inputs 6 through 10 and/or digital outputs 9
and 10 are required, an optional expanded "large" controller will be supplied.
Unit and compressor on/off switches are mounted in the unit controller panel adjacent to the OITS
panel. They are designated ⏐ for on and O for off. The compressor on/off switch should only be
used when an immediate stop is required since the normal shut down sequence is bypassed.
The switch panel also has a Circuit Breaker that interrupts power to the cooling tower fans, valves
and evaporator and condenser pumps if any of these are tied into the MicroTech II for control of
their operation. If these components operate independently from the chiller control, the breaker
has no effect.
The unit controller's primary function is processing data relating to the entire chiller unit operation
as compared to data relating to the compressor operation. The unit controller processes
information and sends data to other controllers and devices and relays information to the OITS for
graphic display. It has a 4x20 LCD display and keys for accessing data and changing setpoints.
The LCD can display most of the same information as the OITS and can operate the chiller
independently if the OITS is not available. Inputs and outputs are shown in the following tables.
Table 1, Unit Controller, Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Range
B1 Reset of Leaving Water Temperature 4-20 mA Current 0-(10 to 80°F)
B2 Entering Evaporator Water Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B3 Entering Condenser Water Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B4 Leaving Condenser Water Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B5 Liquid Line Refrigerant Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B6 Demand Limit 4-20 mA Current 0-100 %RLA
B7 Evaporator Water Flow 4 to 20 mA Current 0 to 10,000 gpm
B8 Condenser Water Flow 4 to 20 mA Current 0 to 10,000 gpm
B9
B10 Entering Heat Recovery Temp. NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B11 Leaving Heat Recovery Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
Table 2, Unit Controller, Digital Inputs

# Description Signal Signal
ID1 Unit OFF Switch 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Auto)
ID2 Remote Start/Stop 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Start)
ID3 Mode Switch 0 VAC (Cool) 24 VAC (Ice or Heat)
Table 3, Unit Controller, Digital Outputs

# Description Load Output OFF Output ON
NO1 Primary Evaporator Water Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
NO2 Standby Evaporator Water Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
NO3 Primary Condenser Water Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
NO4 Standby Condenser Water Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
NO5 Tower Fan #1 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
NO7 (unused)
NO8 Alarm Alarm Indicator Alarm OFF Alarm ON
Table 4, Unit Controller, Analog Outputs

# Description Output Signal Range
Y1 Cooling Tower Bypass Valve Position 0 to 10 VDC 0 to 100% Open
Y2 Cooling Tower VFD Speed 0 to 10 VDC 0 to 100%

Compressor Controller
The compressor controller's primary function is controlling and protecting the compressor. No
setpoint inputs are made with it. There is one compressor controller for each compressor on a
chiller unit. The compressor controller receives, processes, and sends data to other controllers and
devices and to the compressor starter or Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). With some operator
intervention the compressor controller can operate the compressor(s) if the unit controller and/or
the operator interface touch screen are unavailable. Inputs and outputs are as follows:
Table 5, Compressor Controller, Analog Inputs

# Description Signal Source Range
B1 Oil Sump Pressure 0.5 to 4.5 VDC 0 to 150 psi
B2 Oil Supply Pressure to Compressor 0.5 to 4.5 VDC 0 to 450 psi
B3 Evaporator Refrigerant Pressure 0.1 to 0.9 VDC 0 to 150 psi
B4 Oil Sump Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B5 Compressor Suction Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B6 Condenser Refrigerant Pressure 0.5 to 4.5 VDC 0 to 450 psi
B7 Compressor Discharge Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B8 Motor Current 0.5 to 4.5 VDC 0 to 125% RLA
B9 Oil Feed Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
B10 Leaving Evaporator Water Temperature NTC Thermister (10k@25°C) -58 to 212°F
Table 6, Compressor Controller, Digital Inputs

# Description Signal Signal
ID1 Manual Off 0 VAC (Off) 24 VAC (Auto)
ID2 Mech High Pressure 0 VAC (High Pressure ) 24 VAC (OK)
ID3 Motor High Temperature 0 VAC (High Temp) 24 VAC (OK)
ID4 Vanes Closed Switch 0 VAC (Not Closed) 24 VAC (Closed)
ID5 Starter Transition 0 VAC (No Transition) 24 VAC (Transition)
ID6 Starter Fault 0 VAC (Fault) 24 VAC (No Fault)
ID7 Evap Flow 0 VAC (N0 Flow) 24 VAC (Flow)
ID8 Cond Flow 0 VAC (N0 Flow) 24 VAC (Flow)
ID9 Vanes Open Switch 0 VAC (Not Open) 24 VAC (Open)
Table 7, Compressor Controller, Analog Outputs

# Description Output Signal Range
Y1 Compressor VFD Speed 0 to 10 VDC 0 to 100%
Table 8, Compressor Controller, Digital Outputs

# Description Load Output OFF Output ON
NO1 Motor Control Relay Starter Compressor OFF Compressor ON
NO2 Hot Gas Bypass Solenoid No Bypass Bypass
NO3 Liquid Injection Solenoid No Injection Injection
NO4 Oil Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
NO5 Oil Sump Heater Heater Heater OFF Heater ON
NO6 Oil Cooler Solenoid Cooling OFF Cooling ON
NO7 Vane Pulse Solenoid Hold Move Vanes
NO/C8 Load/Unload Solenoid Unload Load

Guardister¥ Board
The Guardister board monitors the motor winding temperature through embedded Guardistor
temperature sensors in the motor. If the motor temperature rises to an unsafe level, the board will
signal the compressor controller and the compressor will shut down.
Signal Converter Board

The AC current signal generated by the starter is converted by the separate signal board into a 0-5
VDC signal that is directly proportional to the compressor motor amp draw. The amp draw signal
is sent to the compressor controller.
Transducer Converter Board

The transducer converter board converts the pressure transducer signal to the correct voltage signal
and relates it to the compressor controller.

Figure 2, Field Wiring Diagram
MICROTECH CONTROL
BOX TERMINALS
(115V) (24V)
UTB1
GND PE 54
85 * REMOTE
POWER ON/OFF 330387901
* NOTE 7 (NOTE 5)
86
NEUTRAL
* NOTE 10 70 * MODE
H
80
55 SWITCH
* COOLING O
C4 74
* NOTE 8
H
TOWER A
FOURTH 86 O
STAGE A C
STARTER 86 EP2
NOTE 11
* CHILLED
* NOTE 10 EWI-2 WATER
H 79
PUMP
* COOLING O
C3 * NOTE 8 STARTERS
TOWER 73 H
A
THIRD O
STAGE AC
STARTER 78 EP1
77 NOTE 11
* NOTE 10 EWI-1
H 76
* COOLING O
C2 75
TOWER A
SECOND (NOTE 6) (NOTE 6)
STAGE SWITCH SWITCH
STARTER DELTA P DELTA P * NOTE 9
FLOW FLOW OR H
OR EVAP. COND. O
* NOTE 10 AC
H
T3-S CP2
* COOLING O
C1
TOWER A
EF NOTE 11
FIRST CWI-2
STAGE CF
STARTER
81
COMMON
82(NO) ALARM RELAY * CONDENSER
A (NOTE 4) WATER
* NOTE 4 83(NC) PUMP
84
STARTERS
POWER
52
* NOTE 9
COOLING TOWER H
71 O
BYPASS VALUE 0-10 VDC
71 CP1 A C
0-10 VDC
COOLING TOWER VFD 53
NOTE 11
CWI-1
NOTES:
1. COMPRESSOR MOTOR STARTERS ARE EITHER FACTORY MOUNTED AND WIRED OR SHIPPED
MICROTECH SEPARATE FOR FIELD MOUNTING AND WIRING. IF PROVIDED BY OTHERS STARTERS MUST COMPLY WITH
COMPRESSOR MCQUAY SPECIFICATION 359A999. ALL LINE AND LOAD SIDE POWER CONDUCTORS MUST BE COPPER.
CONTROL
L1 L2 L3 BOX TERMINALS 2. IF STARTERS ARE FREE STANDING, THEN FIELD WIRING BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE CONTROL
CTB1 PANEL IS REQUIRED. MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR 115 VAC IS 12 GA. FOR A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 50 FEET. IF
-LINE- NOTE 2
115VAC
GREATER THAN 50 FEET REFER TO MCQUAY FOR RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE MINIMUM. WIRE SIZE FOR
24 VAC IS 18 GA. ALL WIRING TO BE INSTALLED AS NEC CLASS 1 WIRING SYSTEM. ALL 24 VAC WIRING
GND
PE MUST BE RUN IN SEPARATE CONDUIT FROM 115 VAC WIRING. MAIN POWER WIRING BETWEEN STARTER
CP1 L1 AND MOTOR TERMINAL IS FACTORY INSTALLED WHEN UNITS ARE SUPPLIED WITH UNIT MOUNTED
CP2 L2 STARTERS. WIRING OF FREE STANDING STARTER MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC AND
23(5A) 23 CONNECTION TO COMPRESSOR MOTOR TERMINALS MUST BE MADE WITH COPPER WIRE AND COPPER
LUGS ONLY.
24(5) 24
25 25
COMPRESSOR 3. FOR OPTIONAL SENSOR WIRING SEE UNIT CONTROL DIAGRAM. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT DC WIRES
MOTOR BE RUN SEPARATELY FROM 115 VAC WIRING.
STARTER 1 1
(NOTE 1) 2 2 4. A CUSTOMER FURNISHED 24 OR 120 VAC POWER FOR ALARM RELAY COIL MAY BE CONNECTED
3 3 BETWEEN UTB1 TERMINALS 84 POWER AND 81 NEUTRAL OF THE CONTROL PANEL FOR NORMALLY
OPEN CONTACTS WIRE BETWEEN 82 & 81. FOR NORMALLY CLOSED WIRE BETWEEN 83 & 81. THE ALARM
4 4
IS OPERATOR PROGRAMMABLE. MAXIMUM RATING OF THE ALARM RELAY COIL IS 25VA.
6 11
11 11 5. REMOTE ON/OFF CONTROL OF UNIT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY INSTALLING A SET OF DRY
12 12 CONTACTS BETWEEN TERMINALS 70 AND 54.
22 22
6. EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER PADDLE TYPE FLOW SWITCHES OR WATER PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
LESS
-LOAD- THAN SWITCHES ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE WIRED AS SHOWN. IF FIELD SUPPLIED PRESSURE
NOTE 2 30V DIFFERENTIAL SWITCHES ARE USED THEN THESE MUST BE INSTALLED ACROSS THE VESSEL AND NOT
OR
-STARTER LOAD SIDE TERMINALS- 24VAC THE PUMP.
VFD
U V W 7. CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 115 VAC 20 AMP POWER FOR OPTIONAL EVAP AND COND WATER PUMP
CONTROL POWER AND TOWER FANS IS SUPPLIED TO UNIT CONTROL TERMINALS (UTB1) 85 POWER / 86
NEUTRAL, PE EQUIPMENT GROUND.
T1 T6 T2 T4 T3 T5
-COMPRESSOR TERMINALS- 8. OPTIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 115 VAC 25 VA MAXIMUM COIL RATED CHILLED WATER PUMP RELAY
-STARTER LOAD SIDE TERMINALS-
FOR DC VOLTAGE AND (EP1 & 2) MAY BE WIRED AS SHOWN. THIS OPTION WILL CYCLE THE CHILLED WATER PUMP IN RESPONSE
WYE- DELTA 4-20 MA CONNECTIONS TO CHILLER DEMAND.
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 (SEE NOTE 3)
FOR DETAILS OF 9. THE CONDENSER WATER PUMP MUST CYCLE WITH THE UNIT. A CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 115 VAC 25 VA
CONTROL REFER TO MAXIMUM COIL RATED CONDENSER WATER PUMP RELAY (CP1 & 2) IS TO BE WIRED AS SHOWN. UNITS
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
UNIT CONTROL WITH FREE COOLING MUST HAVE CONDENSER WATER ABOVE 60^F BEFORE STARTING.
-COMPRESSOR TERMINALS-
SCHEMATIC 330342101
-STARTER LOAD SIDE TERMINALS- 10. OPTIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 115 VAC 25 VA MAXIMUM COIL RATED COOLING TOWER FAN RELAYS
SOLID STATE
NOTE 12 COMPRESSOR (C1 - C2 STANDARD, C3-C4 OPTIONAL) MAY BE WIRED AS SHOWN. THIS OPTION WILL CYCLE THE
T1 T2 T3 CONTROL SCHEMATIC: COOLING TOWER FANS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN UNIT HEAD PRESSURE.
330342201
T1 T6 T2 T4 T3 T5 11. AUXILIARY 24 VAC RATED CONTACTS IN BOTH THE CHILLED WATER AND CONDENSER WATER PUMP
LEGEND: 330343001
-COMPRESSOR TERMINALS- STARTERS SHOULD BE WIRED AS SHOWN.
* FIELD SUPPLIED ITEM
-STARTER LOAD SIDE TERMINALS- 12. FOR VFD, WYE-DELTA, AND SOLID STATE STARTERS CONNECTED TO SIX (6) TERMINAL MOTORS. THE
MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE
CONDUCTORS BETWEEN THE STARTER AND MOTOR CARRY PHASE CURRENT AND SELECTION SHALL
T1 T2 T3 BE BASED ON 58 PERCENT OF THE MOTOR RATED LOAD AMPERES (RLA). WIRING OF FREE STANDING
STARTER MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC AND CONNECTION TO THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR
T1 T2 T3 TERMINALS SHALL BE MADE WITH COPPER WIRE AND COPPER LUGS ONLY. MAIN POWER WIRING
-COMPRESSOR TERMINALS- BETWEEN THE STARTER AND MOTOR TERMINALS IS FACTORY INSTALLED WHEN CHILLERS ARE
SUPPLIED WITH UNIT MOUNTED STARTERS.

Dual/Multi-Chiller Setup
Component Description
Figure 3, Isolation Board, Unit Control Panel
MCQUAY MICROTECH II Controller J5
J1 LED – S1
1 ISOLATION BOARD 9
J2
330272602
2 1 8
RELAY CAP
3 2 1 2 7
4 J4
3 6
5 4 1 2 J3 5
6 5
J6 4
7 6 1 2 3 3
8 7 2
9 8 1
LED – S2 LED
NOTE: J1 connection board is located in back of J2.
The unit control panel receives power from the compressor control panels. The Isolation Board
provides electrical isolation for the 24 VAC, Class 2 power supplies coming in from each
compressor control panel to the J1 connector (for dual chillers only). It also isolates the pLAN
communication on connectors J3 and J4 from the J6 connector, which is only used for multiple
chiller connection and operation. Reference the Unit Control schematic for the MicroTech II
controller for details.
The Relay selects which compressor power supply (both are wired in) to use for powering the
unit controller (and BACnet Module, if so equipped).
LED SI and S2 signal that power is available from compressor panel #1 or #2 respectively.
The LED located in the lower right of the board signals that the J6 isolated board circuit has
power.
The J2 connector is for the OITS power and communication.
The J6 connector is for field interconnection of multiple chillers. All other wiring referred to
above is factory wired on dual compressor units.
pLAN Setup
The pLAN communication wiring and setup required for dual compressor operation is
setup in the factory and should be reviewed when the chiller is initially started after
installation or if there is any change made in the chiller control hardware.
pLan RS485 communication wiring between chillers should be field wired before start-up
and installed as a NEC Class 1 wiring system.

Figure 4, Communication Wiring
Chiller A
pLAN
OCM
Isol Bd
OITS COMP COMP
J6 UNIT
#1 MODBUS #2 MODBUS
BAS
Interface
D3 D3
STARTER STARTER
Isolated pLAN for

Multiple Chillers
Chiller B
pLAN
OCM
Isol Bd
OITS COMP COMP
J6 UNIT
#1 MODBUS #2 MODBUS
BAS
Interface
D3 D3
Isolated pLAN for STARTER STARTER
Multiple Chillers

Table 9, Address DIP switch settings for controllers using pLAN.
Chiller Unit Operator
Comp 1 Comp 2 Reserved Reserved
(1) Controller Interface (2)
1 2 5 6 7 8
A
100000 010000 101000 011000 111000 000100
9 10 13 14 15 16
B
100100 010100 101100 011100 111100 000010
17 18 21 22 23 24
C
100010 010010 101010 011010 111010 000110
25 26 29 30 31 32
D
100110 010110 101110 011110 111110 000001
NOTES:
1. Up to four single or dual compressors can be interconnected.
2. The interface setting is not a DIP switch setting. The ‘Operator Interface Touch Screen’
(OITS) address is selected by selecting the ‘service’ set screen. Then, with the Technician
level password active, select the ‘pLAN Comm’ button. Buttons A(7), B(15), C(23), D(31)
will appear in the middle of the screen, then select the letter for the OITS address for the
chiller that it is on. Then close the screen. Note that A is the default setting from the factory.
3. Six Binary Switches: Up is ‘On’, indicated by ‘1’. Down is ‘Off’, indicated by ‘0’.
Operator Interface (OITS) Settings

Settings for any type of linked multiple compressor operation must be made to the MicroTech II
controller. Settings on a dual compressor unit are made in the factory prior to shipment, but must
be verified in the field before startup. Settings for multiple chiller installations are set in the field
on the Operator Interface Touch Screen as follows:
Maximum Compressors ON – SETPOINTS - MODES screen, Selection #9 = 2 for a dual, 4 for 2
duals, 3 for three separate, single compressor chillers, etc. See page 34 for details.
Sequence and Staging – SETPOINTS - MODES screen, Selection #10 & #12; #11 & #13.
Sequence sets the sequence in which compressors will start. Setting all to “1” evokes the
automatic lead/lag feature and is the preferred setting. See page 34 for further details.
Nominal Capacity – SETPOINTS - MOTOR screen, Selection #14. The setting is the compressor
design tons. Compressors on dual units are always of equal capacity. See page 33 for further
details.
pLAN Setup
1. With no pLAN connections between chillers, disconnect control power and set the DIP
switches as shown in Table 9.
2. With all manual switches off, turn on control power to each chiller and set each OITS address
(see Note 2 above).
3. Verify correct nodes on each OITS Service Screen.
4. Connect chillers together (pLAN, RS 485, between J6 connections on each unit’s isolation
boards.
5. Verify correct nodes on each OITS Service Screen

Operator Interface Touch Screen
Navigation
The home screen shown in VIEW screen on page 16 is usually left on (there is a screen-saver built
in that is reactivated by touching the screen anywhere). This VIEW screen contains the STOP and
AUTO buttons used to start and stop the unit when in Local control. Other groups of screens can
be accessed from the Home screen by pressing three buttons on the bottom of the screen;
HISTORY, VIEW, SET.
• HISTORY will go to the last history screens viewed and can toggle between the two history
screens.
• Trend History
• Alarm History
• VIEW will go to the next View screen and other sub-View screens used to look in detail at
settings and the operation of the chiller. Pressing View from any other screen will return to the
Home screen.
• SET will go to a series of screens used to set setpoints.
The figure on the following page illustrates the arrangement of the various screens available on the
OITS. A few minutes practice on an actual OITS should provide an acceptable level of confidence
in navigating through the screens.

Figure 5, OTIS Screen Layout
SET SCREENS
HISTORY SCREENS
HOME
SCREEN HOME
SET
SCREEN
HISTORY
PRESS VIEW PRESS SET
PRESS VIEW PRESS HISTORY

SETPOINTS
SEE FIGURE 15
TREND
OR
ALARM
HISTORY
TIMERS
ALARMS
VALVE (TOWER)
EACH GROUP OF
SETPOINTS HAVE
SETTING AND RANGE TOWER (FANS)
EXPLAINED ON SCREEN
MOTOR
MODES
WATER
VIEW SCREENS
HOME
SCREEN
SEE FIGURE 6
VIEW
PRESS VIEW PRESS VIEW
VIEW
SCREEN SEE FIGURE 7
PRESS MENU PRESS VIEW
MENU
SEE FIGURE 9
LABELS
ON/OFF
BAR GRAPHS COMPRESSOR STATE SEE FIGURE 10
SCHEMATIC COMPRESSOR I/O SEE FIGURE 11
UNIT I/O SEE FIGURE 12
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
Pressing VIEW from any sub-menu will toggle back to the home screen.
Pressing MENU when in any sub-menu will return to the view screen.
Pressing SET or HISTORY will go to these groups of menus.

Screen Descriptions
VIEW Screens
View screens are used for looking at unit status and conditions.
Figure 6, Home View Screen, Single Compressor Unit
Home View Screen

The Home View Screen shows the basic condition of the chiller and is the screen that is normally
left on. Dual compressor units will show two compressors and the status of both. The pressures
and temperatures shown are common to the unit and correct for both single and dual compressor
chillers. Superimposed on a chiller schematic is:
Information
• Chilled water (Active) setpoint
• Entering and leaving chilled water temperatures
• Entering and leaving condenser water temperatures
• Percent motor amps
• UNIT STATUS is MODE followed by STATE followed by the SOURCE that is the device or
signal that created the STATE. The possible combinations are in the following table:
Table 10, UNIT STATUS Combinations

MODE STATE SOURCE
COOL OFF Manual Switch
ICE SHUTDOWN (Note 1) Remote Switch
HEAT AUTO Local
BAS Network
Note: Shutdown is the state of shutting down; vane close, postlube, etc.
• COMPRESSOR STATUS is MODE followed by STATE followed by the SOURCE that is the
device or signal that created the STATE. The possible combinations are in the following table

Table 11, COMPRESSOR STATUS Possibilities
Complete STATUS Text
Notes
(in priority sequence)
OFF Manual Switch
OFF Compressor Alarm
OFF Unit State
OFF Evap Flow/Re-circulate
OFF Low Oil Sump Temp Reason for the compressor being off.
OFF Start to Start Timer=xxx
OFF Stop to Start Timer=xxx
OFF Staging (Next ON)
OFF Awaiting Load
PRELUBE Vanes Open
PRELUBE Timer=xxx Current state of the Prelube sequence
PRELUBE Condenser Flow
RUN Unload Vanes-Max Amps
Overrides water temperature command
RUN Hold Vanes-Max Amps
RUN Manual Vanes & Speed
RUN Load Vanes-Manual Speed
RUN Hold Vanes-Manual Speed
Used for service purposes. "T" password required. Operated from
RUN Unload Vanes-Manual Speed
compressor controller
RUN Load Speed-Manual Vanes
RUN Hold Speed-Manual Vanes
RUN Unload Speed-Manual Vanes
RUN Unload Vanes-Lag Start
RUN Hold Vanes-Evap Press
RUN Unload Vanes-Evap Press
RUN Unload Vanes-Soft Load
RUN Hold Vanes-Soft Load Overrides water temperature command
RUN Load Vanes-Disch Temp
RUN Hold Vanes-Pull-down Rate
RUN Unload Vanes-Demand Limit
RUN Hold Vanes-Min Amps
RUN Load Vanes
RUN Hold Vanes Normal operation
RUN Unload Vanes
SHUTDOWN Unload Unloading during the shutdown sequence
POSTLUBE Timer=xxx Postlube timer on
POSTLUBE Motor Current High Compressor motor running during the shutdown mode. It should be off.
NOTES:
1. Timer countdown values will be shown where “(xxx)” is shown below.
2. For a VFD equipped compressor, “Vanes” or “Speed” is shown in the RUN state to indicate if the capacity is
controlled by speed from the VFD or by vane control.
3. When the compressor is in the START state (oil pump started but still waiting for oil pressure), “PRELUBE –
Vanes Open” or “PRELUBE – Timer=(xxx)” is shown as appropriate.
Action Buttons for:

• Chiller Control: normal start (AUTO button) and STOP button. The STOP button activates the
normal shutdown sequence. These buttons are only active when the control is in the "Local
Control" mode only. This eliminates the possibility of inadvertently shutting off the unit
locally when it is under control of a remote signal such as a BAS.
• HISTORY, toggles between the Trend History screen and the Alarm History screen.
• SET, toggles between the Set Points screen that are used for changing setpoints and the
Service screen.
Returning
Pressing the VIEW button from any screen will return to this screen.

Figure 7, Detail View Screen
Pressing the VIEW button on the bottom of the Home View screen accesses the Detail View Screen
shown above. This screen gives additional information on the refrigerant pressures and temperatures
and lubricant data. The COLOR KEY in the upper right corner shows that the yellow numbers are
temperatures and the white numbers are pressure values. In addition to the data displayed:
Pressing the STATE button will bring up a display of the compressor state as described in Figure 12 on
page 21.
Pressing the I/O button displays the status of the compressor inputs and outputs as described on the same
page. Dual compressor units will have a COMP button that will toggle between the two compressors'
data, allowing the STATE and I/O detail screens to be viewed for either compressor.
Pressing the UNIT I/O button displays the unit inputs and outputs as described in Figure 14 on page 22.
Pressing the EVAP or COND button will give detailed information on the evaporator or condenser
pressures and temperatures.
Pressing the LW SPs button will show a window from which the leaving water setpoints can be changed.
However, it is recommended that the SETPOINT screens described later be used for this purpose.
Pressing the MENU button on the bottom of the screen will go to a menu (see Figure 11) from which the
above listed screens can also be accessed. The MENU screen also has buttons in the lower left corner
for turning data labels on and off on the detail VIEW screen shown above.

Figure 8, Optional Starter View Screen
The ability to view the starter(s) electrical performance and to set starter setpoints on the
interface screen is an optional extra available at the time of purchase. If the option is supplied
on the unit, the “STARTER” button will be visible on the
upper left side of the VIEW screen. Pressing the button will
open the screen shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9, Expanded Starter View Screen

The screen shown to the right will be superimposed on the
right side of the VIEW screen shown in Figure 8 when the
optional “Full Meter Display” is included with the unit. If the
“Ammeter Display” package is ordered, only the Motor
Current (Amps) shown on the top of the screen will be
present. This screen will remain visible until another display
button; such as STATE, I/O, etc is pressed.

Figure 10, Detail View Screen with Labels Attached
HISTORY VIEW SET
Detail View Screen with Labels adds descriptive labels to the normal detail view screen to explain exactly
what the numbers shown represent. The method for adding or deleting the labels is explained in Figure 11.
Once the operator is familiar with what the temperatures and pressures represent, there is little need for the
labels.
Figure 11, View Menu

This View Menu is accessed by pressing
the MENU button from the Detail View
Screen. The menu screen has two
functions: It turns the labels shown on
Detail View Screen on and off. Pressing
the SCHM-L button adds the labels if
they are not present and SCHM removes
them if they are present. A screen with
unit temperatures and pressures is shown
on a BAR SCREEN (see Figure 15 on
page 22). This screen is accessed by
pressing BARS or BARS-L if the
temperature and pressure graph labels are
desired.
There is more data available to view and it
is accessed through the buttons on the
right of the screen. It is segregated by
general topics that are self-explanatory. These buttons are also repeated on the Detail View Screen as
previously noted. If the starter display option has been included, a STARTER button will be located above the
STATE button.

Figure 12, View Compressor State Screen
For example, pressing the Compressor-State button will yield the

following screen superimposed on the right side of the Detail
View Screen. The Compressor State screen is basically a
compilation of the events that the chiller sequences through at
startup. A green light (light gray in the figure) indicates that a
particular sequence requirement has been satisfied. It is
recommended that this screen be viewed during the start up
sequence. One can see the requirements light up as they are met
and quickly see why a non-start may have occurred. For example,
The Evap Flow OK will light when the evaporator flow switch is
closed by flow, Oil Sump Temp OK will light if (or when) the oil
temperature is above the Startup Temperature Setpoint, both
timers must be timed out, Oil Pressure OK will light when
sufficient oil pressure is achieved, etc.
The bottom three sections (from "RUN" down) are in effect
during the shut down process. The compressor is officially off
when the Postlube Timer is Done. The sequence transitions back
to OFF at this point and the OFF light will be illuminated.
Figure 13, View Compressor Input/Output Status
Pressing the Compressor I/O button on the VIEW MENU screen will access the
screen shown to the right. It is superimposed on the right side of the Detail View
Screen. It gives the status of the compressor digital inputs and analog and digital
outputs. Many of these I/Os also appear in the Compressor State screen since they
are part of the start up sequence and define the compressor state at any given time.
Dual compressor units will have two of any compressor screen.
A COMP button will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the Detail View
Screen (Figure 7 on page 18) on dual compressor WDC units. This button will
toggle compressor data from #1 compressor to #2 compressor.

Figure 14, Unit Input/Output Screen
The screen shown to the left gives the status of the unit controller digital inputs
and outputs and analog outputs. The unit controller is concerned with the
operation of the entire unit and its I/Os reflect this. Note that proof of water
flow, operation of condenser and evaporator water pumps and tower operation
constitute most of the data flow. An illuminated block (gray in the figure)
indicated that either an input or output signal exists
Pressing the Evaporator or Condenser buttons on Detail View Screen will

display pertinent vessel temperatures and pressures. The screens are very
simple, self-explanatory, and not shown here.
Figure 15, Bars Chart with Labels "ON" & LEAVING WATER SETPOINT
The bar chart screen is accessed from the MENU screen (Figure 11) by selecting Bar
Graphs\BARS-L for the charts with labels attached as shown above or Bar Graphs\BARS for
charts without labels.

SET Screens
The set screens on the Interface Panel are used to input the many setpoints associated with equipment
of this type. MicroTech II provides an extremely simple method for accomplishing this. (NOTE: If
the Interface Panel is unavailable, the unit controller can be used to change setpoints.) Appropriate
setpoints are factory set and checked by McQuayService or Factory Authorized Service Company
during commissioning. However, adjustments and changes are often required to meet job conditions.
Certain settings involving pumps and tower operation are field set.
Pressing the SET button found on almost every screen accesses the last SET screen used or the
SERVICE screen, whichever of the two was used last.
When in any SET screen, pressing the SET button again will toggle to the SERVICE screen shown on
page 36.
Figure 16, A Typical SETPOINT Screen
Setpoint
Description
Numeric Setpoint Setpoint

Keypad Action
Buttons Setpoints Selection Groups
Initiate
Buttons
Change
Button
Figure 16 shows the SETPOINT screen with WATER setpoints selected. The various setpoint groups
are in a column on the right side of the screen. Each button contains a number of setpoints grouped
together by similar content. The WATER button (as shown) contains various setpoints relating to
water temperatures. If either starter display option has been included, an additional button,
STARTER, will be located above the TIMERS button.
NOTE: Some setpoints that do not apply to a particular application may still be listed on the screen.
They will be inactive and can be ignored. For example, of setpoints 1, 2, and 3 above, only one will
be active depending on the unit mode selected in the MODE setpoints.
The numbered buttons in the second from right column are pressed to select a particular setpoint. The
selected setpoint will appear in blue on the screen and a description of it (with the range of available
settings) will appear in the upper left-hand box.

Procedure for Changing a Setpoint
A list of setpoints, their default value, their available setting range, and password authority are in
Table 23 on page 53 for the unit and Table 24 on page 61 for the compressor.
1. Press the applicable Setpoint Group button (Figure 16). A complete explanation of setpoint
content of each group follows this section.
2. Select the desired setpoint by pressing the numbered button.
3. Press the CHANGE button indicating that you wish to change a setpoint value. The
KEYBOARD screen will be turned on automatically for entering the password.
• O = Operator level password is 100
• M = Manager level password
• T = Technician level password
4. Press the appropriate numbers in the numeric keyboard to enter the password. There is a small
delay between pressing the keypad and recording the entry. Be sure that an asterisk appears in
the window before pressing the next number. Press ENTER to return to the SETPOINT
screen. The password will remain open for 15 minute after initiation and does not to be re-
entered.
5. Press CHANGE again. The right side of the screen will turn blue (inactive).
6. The numeric keypad and action buttons in the lower left-hand corner of the screen will be
activated (the background will turn green). Setpoints with numeric values can be changed in
two ways:
• Select the desired value by pressing the numbered buttons. Press ENTER to enter the
value or CANCEL to cancel the transaction.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the value displayed. Press ENTER
to enter the value or CANCEL to cancel the transaction.
Some setpoints are text rather than numeric values. For example, LWT Reset Type can be
"None" or "4-20 ma". The selection can be made by toggling between choices using the
UP or Down button. If dashed lines appear in the setpoint window, it indicates that you
have toggled too far and need to reverse direction. Press ENTER to enter the choice or
CANCEL to cancel the transaction.
Once CHANGE is selected, the CANCEL or ENTER buttons must be pressed before
another setpoint can be selected.
7. Additional setpoints can be changed by selecting another setpoint on the screen or by selecting
an entirely new group of setpoints.
Explanation of Setpoints
Each of the seven setpoint group of screens are detailed in the following section. In many cases
the setpoint content is obvious and no explanation is included.
1. TIMERS, for setting timers such as start-to-start, prelube, postlube, etc.
2. ALARMS, for setting the limit and shutdown alarms.
3. VALVE, sets the parameters for operation of an optional field installed tower bypass valve.
4. TOWER, selects the method of controlling the cooling tower and sets the parameters for fan
staging/VFD.
5. MOTOR, selects motor related setpoints such as amp limits, VFD settings, etc. Also has
maximum and minimum rate of change of chilled water temperature.
6. MODES, selects various modes of operation such as control source, multiple compressor
staging, pump staging, BAS protocol, etc.
7. WATER, leaving water temperature setpoint, start and stop delta-T, resets, etc.

STARTER Setpoints
Figure 17, Optional Starter Setpoint Screen
Table 12, Starter Setpoints

Pass-
Description No. Default Range Comments
word
Sets the value for ground current above
Ground Fault Current Trip 8 1% 1 to 100% RLA M
which the compressor will be shut down
Ground Fault Enable 7 OFF On or OFF M Turns the ground fault option on or off
Sets the value for current unbalance above
Maximum Current Unbalance 6 10% 5% to 40% T
which the compressor will be shut down
Sets the time the starter ramps up the
Starter Ramp Time 5 15 sec. 0 to 30 seconds T
motor current
100% to 800% Sets the maximum current when the
Maximum Starter Current 4 600% T
of FLA (SP1) compressor starts
50% to 400% of Sets the initial current when the
Initial Starter Current 3 100% T
FLA (SP1) compressor starts
Factory set at Value that gives the 100% RLA value and
Rated load Amps 2 1A T
design conditions used for motor protection
Factory set to
Full Load Amps 1 1A motor max current T Value used to compute SP3 and SP4
for starting, 1-9999
The setpoints shown above are for solid state starters. Other types of starters will have slightly different
setpoints. Units without the starter display option will have their setpoints set in the starter itself.

TIMERS Setpoint
Figure 18, TIMERS Setpoint Screen
Table 13, TIMER Setpoints

Pass-
word
Postlube Timer 7 30 sec 10 to 240 sec T Time for postlube before compressor can stop
Unload Timer 6 30 sec 10 to 240 sec T Time compressor will unload before going to postlube
Full Load Timer 5 Time compressor must load for full open vanes
Prelube Timer 4 30 sec 10 to 240 sec T Time compressor must prelube before starting
Time from when compressor stops to when it can
Stop-Start 3 3 min 3 to 20 min M
restart
Time from when compressor starts to when it can start
Start-Start 2 40 min 15 to 60 min M
again
Evap 15 sec to 5 Time that evaporator pump must run before
1 30 sec M
Recirculate min compressor start

ALARMS Setpoint
Figure 19, ALARMS Setpoint Screen
Table 14, ALARM Setpoints

Pass-
word
Condenser Freeze 14 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F T Minimum cond. sat. temp. to start pump
Evaporator Freeze 13 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F T Minimum evap. sat. temp. to start pump
Motor Current Threshold 12 10% 1 to 20% T Min %RLA to consider motor off
Max SSH to shut down compressor after
Surge High Suction SH-Run 11 25 °F 5 to 45 °F T
5 min run time
Surge High Suction SH- Max SSH to shut down compressor
10 50 °F 25 to 90 °F T
Start during first 5 min run time
Low Net Oil Pressure 9 40 psi 30 to 60 psi T Min net pressure (feed minus sump)
Low Oil Delta Temperature 8 30 °F 20 to 80 °F T Min Delta-T (sat evap minus oil temp)
High Oil Feed Temperature 7 140 °F 120 to 240 °F T Max oil temperature
High Discharge Temp- Max discharge gas temp, stop
6 190 °F 120 to 240 °F T
Shutdown compressor
High Discharge Temp-Load 5 170 °F 120 to 240 °F T Max discharge gas temp – load comp
Max discharge pressure, stop
High Condenser Pressure 4 140 psi 120 to 240 psi T
compressor
Low Evap Pressure, Stop 3 26 psi 10 to 45 psi T Min evap pressure – stop compressor
Low Evap Pressure-Unload 2 31 psi 20 to 45 psi T Min evap pressure – unload compressor
Low Evap Pressure-Inhibit 1 38 psi 20 to 45 psi T Min evap pressure – inhibit loading

Cooling Tower Bypass VALVE Settings
Figure 20, Tower Bypass VALVE Setpoint Screen
Table 15, Tower Bypass VALVE Setpoints (See page 30 for complete explanation.)
Pass-
word
Slope Gain 15 25 10 to 99 M Control gain for temperature (or lift) slope
Error Gain 14 25 10 to 99 M Control gain for temperature (or lift) error
Maximum valve position, overrides all other
Valve Control Range(Max) 13 90% 0 to 100% M
settings
Valve Control Range (Min) 12 10% 0 to 100% M Minimum valve position, overrides all other settings
Condenser EWT at which valve should be open to
Temp - Maximum Position 11 90 °F 0 to 100 °F M
tower
Initial valve position when condenser EWT is at or
Maximum Start Position 10 100% 0 to 100% M
above Setpoint # 9
Condenser EWT at which initial valve position is
Temp - Minimum Position 9 60 °F 0 to 100 °F M
set to Setpoint # 6
Initial position of valve when condenser EWT is at
Minimum Start Position 8 0% 0 to 100% M
or below Setpoint # 7
Valve position below which the fans can stage
down (Tower Setpoint #2 = Valve Stage Down
Stage Down @ 7 20% 0 to 100% M
VFD speed below which the next fan speed can
turn off (Tower Setpoint # 2 = valve/VFD ????
Valve position above which the fans can stage up
(Tower Setpoint #2 = Valve Stage Down
Stage Up @ 6 80% 0 to 100% M
VFD speed above which the next fan speed can
turn on (Tower Setpoint # 2 = valve/VFD ????
1.0 to 20.0
Valve Deadband (Lift) 5 4.0 psi M Control deadband, Tower Setpoint #1=Lift
psi
1.0 to 10.0
Valve Deadband (Temp) 4 2.0 °F M Control deadband, Tower Setpoint #1=Temp
°F
10 to 130 Target for lift pressure (Tower Setpoint #1= Lift),
Valve Target (Lift) 3 30 psi M
psi Works with Setpoint # 5
40 to 120 Target for condenser EWT (Tower Setpoint #1=
Valve Setpoint (Temp) 2 65 °F M
°F Temp), Works with Setpoint # 4
NC (To
Valve Type 1 NC, NO M Normally closed or normal open to tower
Tower)

Cooling TOWER Fan Settings
Figure 21, Cooling TOWER Fan Setpoint Screen (See page 30 for complete explanation.)
Table 16, Tower Fan Settings

Pass-
word
Stage #4 On (Lift) 15 35 psi 10 to 130 psi M Lift pressure for fan stage #4 on
Stage #4 On (Temp) 11 70 °F 40 to 120 °F M Temperature for fan stage #4 on
Stage Differential (Lift) 7 6.0 psi 1.0 to 20.0 psi M Fan staging deadband with Setpoint # 1=Lift
Stage Differential
6 3.0 °F 1.0 to 10.0 °F M Fan staging deadband with Setpoint #1=Temp
(Temp)
Time delay between stage up/down event and
Stage Down Time 5 5 min 1 to 60 min M
next stage down
Time delay between stage up/down event and
Stage Up Time 4 2 min 1 to 60 min M
next stage up
Tower Stages 3 2 1 to 4 M Number of fan stages used
None: No tower valve or VFD
None, Valve Valve Setpoint: Valve controls to VALVE SP3(4)
Setpoint, Valve & 5(6)
Valve/VFD Control 2 None Stage, VFD M Valve Stage: Valve control setpoint changes to
Stage, Valve fan stage setpoint
SP/VFD Stage VFD Stage: 1st fan is VFD controlled, no valve
Valve Setpoint/VFD Stage: Both valve and VFD
None, None: No tower fan control
Tower Control 1 None Temperature, M Temperature: Fan and valve controlled by EWT
Lift Lift: Fan and valve controlled by lift pressure

Explaination of Tower Control Settings
MicroTech II control can control cooling tower fan stages, a tower bypass valve, and/or a tower
fan VFD if the chiller has a dedicated cooling tower.
The Tower Bypass Valve position will always control the Tower Fan Staging if Valve Setpoint,
Stage Setpoint, or lift is selected. Fan staging is determined by Min & Max Tower Valve Position.
There are five possible tower control strategies as noted below and explained in detail later in this
section. They are selected from SETPOINT TOWER SP2.
1. NONE, Tower fan staging only. In this mode the tower fan staging (up to 4 stages) is
controlled by either the condenser Entering Water Temperature (EWT) or LIFT temperature
(difference between the condenser and evaporator saturated temperatures). Tower bypass or
fan speed are not controlled.
2. VALVE SP, Tower staging with low-limit controlled bypass valve. In this mode the tower fans
are controlled as in #1 plus a tower bypass valve is controlled to provide a minimum
condenser EWT. There is no interconnection between the fan control and the valve control.
3. VALVE STAGE, Tower staging with stage controlled bypass valve. In this mode the bypass
valve controls between fan stages to smooth the control and reduce fan cycling
4. VFD STAGE. In this mode a VFD controls the first fan. Up to 3 more fans are staged on and
off and there is no bypass valve.
5. VALVE/VFD, Tower fan control with VFD plus bypass valve control.
Tower Fan Staging Only (NONE)

The following settings are used for the Tower Fan Staging Only mode, (SP= setpoint)
1) TOWER SETPOINT Screen
i) SP1. Select TEMP if control is based on condenser EWT or LIFT if based on
compressor lift expressed in degrees.
ii) SP2. Select NONE for no bypass valve or fan VFD control.
iii) SP3. Select one to four fan outputs depending on the number of fan stages to be used.
More than one fan can be used per stage through the use of relays.
iv) SP4. Select STAGE UP TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 2 minutes is
probably a good starting point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on
actual system operation.
v) SP5. Select STAGE DOWN TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 5 minutes
is probably a good starting point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on
2) If TEMP is selected in SP1, use
i) SP6. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in degrees F, start with default of 3 degrees F.
ii) SP8-11. Set the STAGE ON temperatures consistent with the temperature range over
which the condenser EWT is desired to operate. The default values of 70°F, 75°F, 80°F
and 85°F are a good place to start in climates with moderate wet bulb temperatures. The
number of STAGE ON setpoints used must be the same as SP3.
3) If LIFT is selected in SP1, use
i) SP7. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in PSI. Start with default of 6 PSI.
ii) SP12-15. Start with default setpoints. The number of STAGE ON setpoints used must be
the same as SP3.
See Figure 2, Field Wiring Diagram on page 10 for fan staging field wiring connection points.

Tower Fan Staging With Bypass Valve Controlling Minimum EWT (VALVE SP)
1) TOWER SETPOINT Screen
a) SP1. Select TEMP if control is based on condenser EWT or LIFT if based on compressor
lift expressed in degrees.
b) SP2. Select Valve SP for control of bypass valve based on temperature or lift.
c) SP3. Select one to four fan outputs depending on the number of fan stages to be used.
More than one fan can be used per stage through the use of relays.
d) SP4. Select STAGE UP TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 2 minutes is
probably a good starting point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on
e) SP5. Select STAGE DOWN TIME from 1 to 60 minutes. The default value of 5 minutes
is probably a good starting point. The value may need to be adjusted later depending on
f) If TEMP is selected in SP1, use
i) SP6. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in degrees F, start with default of 3 degrees F.
ii) SP8-11. Set the STAGE ON temperatures consistent with the temperature range over
which the condenser EWT is desired to operate. The default values of 70°F, 75°F,
80°F and 85°F are a good place to start in climates with moderate wet bulb
temperatures. The number of STAGE ON setpoints used must be the same as SP3.
g) If LIFT is selected in SP1, use
i) SP7. Select STAGE DIFFERENTIAL in PSI. Start with default of 6 PSI.
ii) SP12-15. Start with default setpoints. The number of STAGE ON setpoints used
must be the same as SP3.
2) VALVE SETPOINT Screen
a) SP1, Select NC or NO depending if valve is closed to tower with no control power or open
to tower with no control power.
b) If TEMP was selected for fan control above, use
i) SP2, Set the VALVE TARGET (setpoint), usually 5 degrees below the minimum fan
stage setpoint established in TOWER SP11. This keeps full flow through the tower
until the last fan is staged off.
ii) SP4, Set VALVE DEADBAND, the default of 2 degrees F is a good place to start.
iii) SP6, Set the valve position (% open) above which the first fan can stage on (the fan
stage ON temperature and STAGE UP TIMER must also be satisfied). Default is
80%.
iv) SP7, Set the valve position (% closed) below which the first fan can stage off (the fan
stage temperature and STAGE DOWN TIMER must also be satisfied). Default is
20%.
v) SP8, Set MINIMUM VALVE POSITION when EWT is at or below SP7. Default is
0%.
vi) SP9, Set the EWT at which the valve position is set to allow the fans to stage up
(SP6). Default is 60°F.
vii) SP10, Set the initial valve position when EWT is at or above SP9. Default is 100%.
SP11, Set the EWT at which initial valve position is set to SP8. Default is 90°F.
viii) SP12, Set the minimum position to which the valve can go. Default is 10%.
ix) SP13, Set the maximum position to which the valve can go. Default is 90%.
x) SP14, Set the control gain for error. Default is 25.

xi) SP15, Set the control gain for slope. Default is 25.
NOTE: Setpoints 14 and 15 are site specific dealing with system fluid mass, component
size and other factors affecting the reaction of the system to control inputs. These
setpoints should be set by personnel experienced with setting up this type of control.
c) If LIFT was selected for fan control, use

i) SP3, Set the VALVE TARGET (setpoint), usually 30 psi below the minimum fan stage
setpoint established in TOWER SP15. This keeps full flow through the tower until the
last fan is staged off.
ii) SP5, Set VALVE DEADBAND, the default of 4 psi is a good place to start.
iii) SP6, Set the valve position (% open) above which the first fan can stage on (fan stage
ON temperature and STAGE UP TIMER must also be satisfied). Default is 80%.
iv) SP7, Set the valve position (% closed) below which the first fan can stage off (the fan
stage temperature and STAGE DOWN TIMER must also be satisfied). Default is
20%.
v) SP12, Set the minimum position to which the valve can go. Default is 10%.
vi) SP13, Set the maximum position to which the valve can go. Default is 90%.
vii) SP14, Set the control gain for error. Default is 25.
viii) SP15, Set the control gain for slope. Default is 25.
NOTE: Setpoints 14 and 15 are site specific dealing with system fluid mass, component
size and other factors affecting the reaction of the system to control inputs. These
setpoints should be set by personnel experienced with setting up this type of control.
Initial Valve Position

Max Position
@ Setpoint
(90°F)
Min Position
@ Setpoint
(60°F)
Min Start Position Max Start Position

Set Point (10%) Set Point (90%)
See Figure 2 on page 10 for fan staging and bypass valve field wiring connection points.
1. Tower staging with bypass valve controlled by fan stage (VALVE STAGE)
This mode is similar to #2 above except that the bypass valve setpoint changes to be set at the
same point of whatever fan stage is active rather than just maintaining a single minimum
condenser EWT. In this mode the valve controls between fan stages and tries to maintain the
fan stage setting in effect. When it is max open or max closed (staging up or down) and the
temperature (or lift) moves to the next fan stage, the valve will go the opposite max setting.
This mode reduces fan cycling.
This mode is programmed the same as Mode #2 above except that in SETPOINT, TOWER,
SP2, VALVE STAGE is selected instead of VALVE SP.
2. Fan VFD, no bypass valve (VFD STAGE) The fan VFD mode assumes the tower is driven by
one large fan. Set up is as above except in SETPOINT, TOWER, SP2, VALVE/VFD is
selected.

MOTOR Setpoint Screen
Figure 22, MOTOR Setpoint Screen
Table 17, MOTOR Setpoint Settings

Pass-
word
Nominal Capacity 14 0 to 9999 Tons Determines when to shut off a compressor
Oil No Start Diff Minimum Delta-T between oil sump temperature
13 40 °F 30 to 60 °F T
(above Evap Temp) and saturated evaporator temperature
Lift @ Max Speed 12 40 °F 30 to 60 °F T Temp lift at 100 % speed (cond sat – evap sat temp)
Speed @ 0 Lift 11 50% 0 to 100% T Lift @ min speed as a % of 100 % lift
Minimum Speed 10 70% 60 to 100% T Min VFD speed, has priority over SPs 11 & 12
VFD 9 No No, Yes T VFD on unit or not
0.5 0.1 to 5.0 Inhibits loading if LWT change exceed the setpoint
Maximum Rate 8 M
°F/min °F/min value.
0.1 0.0 to 5.0 Additional compressor can start if LWT change is
Minimum Rate 7 M
°F/min °F/min below setpoint.
Time period to go from initial load point (% RLA) set
Soft Load Ramp 6 5 min 1 to 60 min M
in SP 5 to 100% RLA
Initial Soft Load Amp
5 40% 20 to 100% M Initial amps as % of RLA
Limit
Soft Load Enable 4 OFF OFF, ON M Soft load on or off
Maximum Amps 3 100% 40 to 100% T % RLA above which loading is inhibited (Load Limit)
Minimum Amps 2 40% 20 to 80% T % RLA below which unloading is inhibited
ON sets %RLA at 0% for 4 mA external signal and
Demand Limit Enable 1 OFF OFF, ON O
at 100% RLA for 20 mA signal

MODES Setpoints
Figure 23, MODES Setpoint Screen
Table 18, MODE Setpoint Settings

No Pass-
Description Default Range Comments
. word
Comp # 2
1,2, … (# of Sets sequence number for # 2 compressor, if 1 it is
Stage 13 1 M
Compressors) always first to start, if 2 is always second (Note 1)
Sequence
Normal uses standard sequencing
Comp # 2 Normal, Efficiency, Efficiency starts one compressor on each dual unit
12 Normal M
Mode Pump, Standby Pump starts all compressors on one chiller first
Standby uses this compressor only if another fails.
Comp #1 Stage 1,2, … (# of Sets sequence number for # 1 compressor, if 1 it is
11 1 M
Sequence Compressors) always first to start, if 2 is always second (Note 1)
Normal, Efficiency,
Comp #1 Mode 10 Normal M Ditto No. 12.
Pump, Standby
Max. Comp.
9 16 1-16 M Total number of compressors minus standby
ON
LOCAL, BACnet,
Sets BAS Standard Protocol to be used or LOCAL
BAS Protocol 8 LOCAL LonWorks, CAREL, M
if none.
MODBUS,
Hot Gas
7 30% 20 to 70% T % RLA below which HGBP solenoid is on
Bypass
Pump #1 Only, Pump #2 Only, use only these
Pump #1 Only, Pump #2
Pump #1 pumps
Cond Pump 6 Only, Auto Lead, #1 M
Only AUTO, balance hours between #1 and #2
Primary, #2 Primary
#1 Primary, #2 Primary, if primary fails, use other
Pump #1 Only, Pump #2 Only, use only these
Pump #1 Only, Pump #2
Pump #1 pumps
Evap Pump 5 Only, Auto Lead, #1 M
Only AUTO, balance hours between #1 and #2
Primary, #2 Primary
#1 Primary, #2 Primary, if primary fails, use other
Available COOL, COOL/ICE, ICE,
4 COOL T Sets modes that can be selected in SP 2
Modes COOL/HEAT, HEAT
Control Source 3 LOCAL LOCAL, BAS, SWITCH O Sets control source
O
Unit Mode 2 COOL COOL, ICE, HEAT, TEST Selects from MODES in SP4
T
OFF, everything is off. ON, Evap pump on, comp,
Unit Enable 1 OFF OFF, ON O
cond pump and tower on as required to meet LWT
Note: If both compressors have the same sequence number, they will automatically balance starts and
run-hours.

WATER Setpoints
Figure 24, WATER Setpoint Screen
Table 19, WATER Setpoint Settings

Pass-
Description N0. Default Range Comments
word
Templifier Source Resets the condenser leaving temperature
Water Reset 11 80°F 60 to 100 °F T downward if source leaving drops under the
(Delta-T) delta-T. Setting is a function of comp selection.
Templifier Source Entering source water temperature below which
10 80°F 50 to 100°F T
No Start the unit cannot start.
Set the maximum reset that can occur, in
Max Reset Delta
9 0.0°F 0.0 to 20.0 °F M degrees F if LWT reset is selected or max reset
T
at 20 mA input if 4-20 mA is selected in SP7
Start Reset Delta Sets the evap delta-T above which Return reset
8 10. 0°F 0.0 to 20.0 °F M
T begins.
Select reset type, NONE for none, RETURN for
NONE, RETURN,
LWT Reset Type 7 NONE M reseting chilled water based on the entering
4-20mA
water, or 4-20 mA for external analog signal
Sets the temperature the leaving water must be
Stage Delta T 6 0.5 to 5°F M
below setpoint for next compressor to start.
Startup Delta T 5 3.0°F 0.0 to 10.0 °F M Degrees above setpoint for compressor to start.
Shutdown Delta T 4 3.0°F 0.0 to 3.0 °F M Degrees below setpoint for compressor to stop.
Cool LWT 3 44. 0°F 35.0 to 80.0 °F M Evaporator LWT setpoint in COOL mode
Ice LWT 2 25. 0°F 15.0 to 35.0 °F M Evaporator LWT setpoint in the ICE mode
Condenser LWT setpoint in HEAT (Templifier)
Heat LWT 1 135. 0°F 100.0 to 150.0 °F M
mode

SERVICE Screen
Figure 25, Service Screen
The SERVICE screen is accessed by pressing SET from any SET screen. In other words, it is the
second "SET" screen. While containing information and activity buttons for the service
technician, it also has valuable information for the operator.
The upper left corner contains compressor information as shown above. The screen illustrated is
for a dual compressor unit, a single, of course, would show data for only one compressor. "Spare
Capacity" is used to set the compressor starting/stopping increment for dual compressors.
The version numbers shown in the lower left corner are the controllers' software identification.
The number in the upper right corner is the Operator Interface Panel software identification
number. These numbers may be required by McQuay to answer questions about unit operation or
to assist in possible future upgrades of software.
The PASSWORD button is used to access the Keyboard screen to enter a password.

HISTORY Screens
Figure 26, History Trend Graph
The Trend History Overview allows the user to view the various parameters listed on the right side
of the screen. The temperature scale in °F is on the left. Pressure in psi and % RLA are
represented by the right-hand scale. The screen can display history for 8 hour, 2 hour or 20-minute
periods by pressing 8, 2, or 1/3 respectively. Some software versions have a 24 hour instead of an
8 hour period.
Pressing NOW for any time period will start the display for the current time beginning on the right
of the screen with history flowing to the left.
The arrow buttons scroll the time period forward or backward. Obviously if NOW is selected, the
forward button > will not go into the future.

Figure 27, Alarm History/Floppy Download
The Alarm History lists the alarms with the most current on top with date stamp, action taken and the cause of
the alarm.
Download to Floppy Disc

This screen is also used to download the Trend History (Figure 26) selected by date or the Alarm History
shown above. To download, place a floppy disc in the drive on the right side of the Operator Interface Panel
and:
• For Alarms, press the ALARMS button on the screen, then press the COPY to FLOPPY button.
• For Trend History, select the desired History File by date using the PREV or NEXT buttons, then press
the COPY to FLOPPY button.

ACTIVE ALARM Screen
Figure 28, Active Alarms
The Active Alarm screen is only accessible when an active alarm exists on the unit. Pressing the
red alarm signal on any screen will access this screen.
Alarms are arranged in increasing priority with higher priority alarms replacing any lower priority
alarms that may exist. Once the abnormal condition is corrected, pressing the "CLEAR" key will
clear the alarm.
The current active alarms (there may be more than one) are displayed. Note that the alarms are
color-coded red for FAULT (equipment protection control) that causes a rapid compressor
shutdown, yellow for PROBLEM (limit alarm) that will inhibit loading, or load or unload the
compressor, and blue for WARNING which is information only and takes no action.
The date/time and cause of the alarm are displayed.
After eliminating the cause of the alarm, clear the alarm by pressing the CLEAR button. This will
clear the alarm from the register and allow the unit to restart after going through the start sequence.
The alarm notice will be deleted from the screen.
However, if the cause of the alarm is not remedied, the alarm is still active and the alarm message
will immediately reappear. The unit will not begin its starting sequence, and the alarm will be re-
registered in the alarm history list. This means that a single alarm occurrence could appear many
times in the alarm history if it is repeatedly cleared on the active alarm screen but the cause not
actually cleared on the unit.
Alarms fall into three distinct categories: Faults, Problems, and Warnings as detailed in the
following section.

Fault Alarms
The following table identifies each fault alarm, its display, gives the condition that causes the alarm to
occur, and states the action taken because of the alarm. All fault alarms require a manual reset.
Table 20, Fault Alarm Description
Description Display Occurs When: Action Taken
Low Evaporator Pressure Lo Evap Pressure-SD Evaporator Press < Low Evap Pressure SP Rapid Stop
High Condenser Pressure Hi Condenser Press Cond Press > High Condenser Pressure SP Rapid Stop
Compressor state = PRELUBE for 30 sec
Vanes Open No Start Rapid Stop
after Prelube timer expires
(Comp State=PRELUBE, RUN, UNLOAD, or
Lo Oil Delta Pressure-
Low Oil Delta Pressure POSTLUBE) Rapid Stop
SD
& Net Oil Press < Low Net Oil Press SP
(Comp State=RUN or UNLOAD) &
Oil Feed temp <
Low Oil Feed Temperature Low Oil Feed Temp Rapid Stop
(Evap Saturated Refr Temp + Low Oil Delta
Temperature SP) for > 1 min
Temp > High Oil Feed Temperature SP
High Oil Feed Temperature High Oil Feed Temp Rapid Stop
(only at End of PRELUBE)
I < Motor Current Threshold with Compressor
Low Motor Current Low Motor Current Rapid Stop
ON for 30 sec
High Discharge Temperature Hi Disch Line Temp Temp > High Discharge Temperature SP Rapid Stop
Mechanical High Pressure Mech Hi Pres Switch Digital Input = High Pressure Rapid Stop
High Motor Temperature High Motor Temp Digital Input = High Temperature Rapid Stop
Temp > Surge High Suct SH-Start SP during
Surge High Suct SH-Starting Hi Suction Superht Rapid Stop
first 5 minutes of Compressor ON
Temp > Surge High Suct SH-Run SP after
Surge High Suct SH-Running Hi Suction Superht Rapid Stop
first 5 minutes of Compressor ON
Starter Transition Digital Input = No Transition
No Starter Transition No Starter Transition Rapid Stop
AND Compressor ON for > 15 seconds
%RLA > Motor Current Threshold SP with
No Compressor Stop Annunciation
Compressor OFF for 30 sec
Starter Fault Digital Input = Fault AND
Starter Fault Starter Fault Compressor State = START, PRELUBE, Rapid Stop
RUN, or UNLOAD
No Oil Pressure Start Compressor State = START for 30 sec Rapid Stop
Leaving Evaporator Water
Lvg Evap T Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Temperature Sensor Fault
Evaporator Pressure Sensor
Evap Press Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault
Condenser Pressure Sensor
Cond Press Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault
Suction Temperature Sensor
Suction T Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault
Discharge Temperature
Discharg T Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Sensor Fault
Oil Feed Temperature Sensor
Oil Feed T Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault
Oil Sump Temperature
Oil Sump T Sen Fail Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Sensor Fault
Oil Feed Pressure Sensor
Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault
Oil Sump Pressure Sensor
Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop
Fault

Problem Alarms
The following alarms do not cause compressor shutdown but limit operation of the chiller in some way as
described in the Action Taken column. A limit alarm will trigger the red alarm screen and the digital
output for the optional remote alarm.
Table 21, Problem Alarm Description
Description Display Occurs When: Action Taken Reset
Low Evaporator Pressure Lo Evap Press- Pressure < Low Evap Evap Press rises
Inhibit loading
– Inhibit Loading NoLoad Pressure–Inhibit setpoint above (SP + 3psi)
Low Evaporator Pressure Low Evap Pressure < Low Evap Evap Press rises
Unload
– Unload Press-Unload Pressure–Unload setpoint above (SP + 3psi)
Start
Evaporator Freeze Evap Pres Lo- Evap Sat Refr Temp < Temp > (Evaporator
evaporator
Protect Freeze Evaporator Freeze SP Freeze SP + 2°F)
pump
Condenser Freeze Cond Pres Lo- Cond Sat Refr Temp < Start condenser Temp > (Condenser
Protect Freeze Condenser Freeze SP pump Freeze SP + 2°F)
Temperature > High Discharge Temp < (High Dsch
High Discharge High Discharge
Temperature-Load SP AND Load Temp Load SP – 3°F)
Temperature T-Load
Suction superheat < 15°F OR Superheat > 18°F
Warning Alarms
A warning is enunciated whenever an abnormal condition exists which does not affect chiller operation.
Table 22, Warning Alarm Description

WARNING DISPLAY CONDITION
Liquid Line Refrigerant Liq Line T Sen Warn Sensor is shorted or open
Temperature Sensor Fall Warning
Entering Evaporator Water Ent Evap T Sen Warn Sensor is shorted or open
Temperature Sensor Fall Warning
Leaving Condenser Water Lvg Cond T Sen Sensor is shorted or open
Temperature Sensor Fail Warning
Low Disch Superheat Discharge Superheat temperature is
Low Discharge Superheat lower than acceptable range for more
than 3 minutes (adjustable)
Hi Disch Superheat Discharge Superheat temperature is
High Discharge Superheat higher than acceptable range for
more than 3 minutes (adjustable)

Figure 29, Keyboard
The keyboard is used for the following activities:

1. Entering the password when attempting to enter or change a setpoint.

Unit Controller
A general description of the unit controller with its inputs and outputs is on page 7. This section
will describe the operation of the controller, define the screen hierarchy and how to navigate
through it and also give a description of the screens.
4x20 Display & Keypad

Layout
The 4-line by 20-character/line liquid crystal display and 6-key keypad are shown below.
Figure 30, Display (in MENU mode) and Keypad Layout
Key-to-Screen Pathway MENU Key
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
Note that each ARROW key has a pathway to a line in the display. Pressing an ARROW key will
activate the associated line when in the MENU mode.
Getting Started
There are two basic procedures to learn in order to utilize the MicroTech II controller:
1. Navigating through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen and knowing where a
particular screen is located.
2. Knowing what is contained in a menu screen and how to read that information or how to
change a setpoint contained in the menu screen.
Navigating
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these top-
level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen and its
location in the matrix are shown in Figure 32 on page 45. A detailed description of each menu
screen begins on page 46.
There are two ways to navigate through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen.
1) One is to scroll through the matrix from one screen to another using the four ARROW keys.
2) Another way is to use shortcuts to work through the matrix hierarchy. From any menu screen,
a) Pressing the MENU key will take you to the top level of the hierarchy. The display will
show ALARM, VIEW, and SET as shown in Figure 30. One of these groups of screens can
then be selected by pressing the key connected to it via the pathway shown in Figure 30.

b) Depending on the top-level selected, a second level of screens will appear. For example,
selecting ALARM will go the next level of menus under ALARM (ALARM LOG or
ACTIVE ALARM). Selecting VIEW will go the next level of menus (VIEW
COMPRESSOR STATUS, VIEW UNIT STATUS, VIEW EVAPORATOR, or VIEW
CONDENSER). Selecting SET will go to a series of menus for looking at and changing
setpoints.
c) After selecting this second level, the desired screen can be acquired using the arrow keys.
A typical final screen is shown below.
Pressing the MENU key from any menu screen will automatically return you to the MENU mode
as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 31, Typical Menu Display and Keypad Layout

MENU Key
Air Conditioning
VIEW UNIT STATUS

Unit = COOL
Compr. #1/#2=OFF/OFF
Evap Pump = RUN

OM Centrif Micro ΙΙ-1
VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW ALARM ALARM SET SET SET SET SET TEST TEST TEST
UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT COMP COMP EVAP COND LOG ACTIVE UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 ALARM TOWER UNIT (1) COMP #1 COMP #2
STATUS WATER REFRG TOWER #1 #2 (1) (1) (1) SPs SPs LMTS (1) (1) (1)
(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)
VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW . . SET SET SET SET SET TEST TEST TEST
UNIT UNIT COMP COMP . . UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 ALARM TOWER UNIT (2) COMP #1 COMP #2
REFRG TOWER #1 #2 . . (2) SPs SPs LMTS (2) (2) (2)
(2) (2) (2) (2) . . (2) (2) (2)
VIEW VIEW . . SET SET SET SET SET TEST TEST TEST
COMP COMP . . UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 ALARM TOWER UNIT (3) COMP #1 COMP #2
#1 #2 . . (3) SPs SPs LMTS (3) (3) (3)
(3) (3) . . (3) (3) (3)
VIEW VIEW ALARM ALARM SET SET SET SET SET TEST TEST TEST
COMP COMP LOG ACTIVE UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 ALARM TOWER UNIT (4) COMP #1 COMP #2
#1 #2 (n) (n) (4) SPs SPs LMTS (4) (4) (4)
(4) (4) (4) (4) (4)
SET SET SET SET SET TEST TEST
UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 ALARM TOWER COMP #1 COMP #2
(5) SPs SPs LMTS (5) (5) (5)
(5) (5) (5)
SET SET SET
COMP #1 COMP #2 TOWER
SPs SPs (6)
(6) (6)
SET SET SET SET
UNIT SPs COMP #1 COMP #2 TOWER
(12) SPs SPs (7)
(7) (7)
Figure 32, Unit/Compressor Controller Menu Matrix
ENTER SET SET SET

PASS COMP #1 COMP #2 TOWER
WORD SPs SPs (8)
(8) (8)
45
Screen Content
Figure 33, View Screens
VIEW UNIT VIEW UNIT VIEW UNIT VIEW UNIT VIEW COMP #1 VIEW COMP #2 VIEW VIEW
STATUS WATER °F . REFRG (1) . TOWER(1) (1) (1) EVAPORATOR CONDENSER
UNIT= . In Out Delta . °psi F Stages ON= of State = State = Suct SH = Disch SH =
Cmps 1 OFF Evap Sat Evap EntCondTemp= % RLA = %. % RLA = %. Approach = Approach =
2 OFF Cond Sat Cond Setpoint= Evap LWT = °F Evap LWT = °F . Subcooling=
Ev/Cn Pmps= /
VIEW UNIT VIEW UNIT VIEW COMP VIEW COMP #2
REFRG (2) TOWER(2) (2) (2)
Suct Line = Bypass Valve = Cond Press = Cond Press =
Liquid Line = VFD Speed = Evap Press = Evap Press =
Lift Press = Lift Press = Lift Press =
VIEW COMP VIEW COMP #2
(3) (3)
Vent Press = Vent Press =
Feed Press = Feed Press =
Net Press = Net Press =
(4) (4)
Sump Temp = Sump Temp =
Feed Temp = Feed Temp =
(5) . (5) .
Temp SH Temp SH
Suction °F °F Suction °F °F
Dischrg °F °F Dischrg °F °F
(6) . . (6) .
Sat Temp Sat Temp
Evap °F Evap °F
Cond °F Cond °F
(7) (7)
Hours = Hours =
Starts = Starts =
Alarm Screens
ALARM LOG (1) ACTIVE ALARM
Description .Time Date
.Time Date Fault Description….
ALARM LOG (2)
Description
Time Date
ALARM LOG (N)
Description
Time Date

Set Screens
SET UNIT SPs (1) SET COMP #1SPs (1) SET COMP#2 SPs SET ALARM SPs (1) SET TOWER SPs (1)
Enable = Demand Limit= (1) Demand Limit= LowEv PrHold = TowerControl-Temp =
Mode = Minimum Amps = % Minimum Amps= % Low Ev Pr Unld = TowerStages =
Source = Maximum Amps= % Maximum Amps= % Low Ev Pr Stop = StageUp/Dn = xxx/xxx
SET UNIT SPs (2) SET COMP SPs (2) SET COMP#2 SPs SET ALARM SPs (2) SET TOWER SPs (2)
Available Modes StageMode = (2) StageMode = High Cond Pr = StageOn(Temp) °F
Select w/Unit Off StageSequence# = StageSequence# = HiDiscT-Load = #1 #2 #3 #4
Max Compr ON = Max Compr ON = HiDiscT-Stop = xxx xxx xxx xxx
SET UNIT SPs (3) SET COMP SPs (3) SET COMP#2 SPs SET ALARM SPs (3) SET TOWER SPs (3)
Cool LWT = StageDeltaT = (3) High HiOilFeedTemp = StageDiff =
Ice LWT = Stop-Srart = min StageDeltaT = LowOilDeltaT = StageUp =
Heat LWT = Start-Start = min Stop-Srart = min LowNetOilPr = StageDown =
Start-Start = min
SET UNIT SPs (4) SET COMP SPs (4) SET COMP#2 SPs (4) SET ALARM SPs (4) SET TOWER SPs (4)
Leaving Water Temp. Full Load = sec Full Load = sec HighSSH-Start = Valve/VFDControl =
StartDelta = HighSSH-Run = ValveSp/VFDStage
StopDelta = MtrCurrThrshld = ValveType =
SET UNIT SPs (5) SET COMP SPs (5) SET COMP#2 SPs (5) SET ALARM SPs (5) SET TOWER SPs (5)
Rest Type = OilNoStrtDiff= OilNoStrtDiff= EvapFreeze = Valve SP =
Max Reset DT = Abs Capacity = T Abs Capacity = T CondFreeze = Valve DB =
Strt Reset DT = HotGasBypass = % HotGasBypass = %
SET UNIT SPs (6) SET COMP SPs (6) SET COMP#2 SPs (6) SET TOWER SPs (6)
Soft Load = Unload Timer = sec Unload Timer = sec Valve Start Position
BeginAmpLimit = PreLubeTmrs= sec PreLubeTmrs= Min = xxx%@xxx°F
SoftLoadRamp = PostLub Tmrs= sec sec Max = xxx%@xxx°F
PostLub Tmrs= sec
SET UNIT SPs (7) SET COMP SPs (7) SET COMP#2 SPs SET TOWER SPs (7)
Max/Min LWT Rates VaneMode = (7) VaneMode = Valve Control Range
Max = /min Vanes = Vanes = Min = %
Min = /min %RLA= % %RLA= % Max = %
SET UNIT SPs (8) SET COMP SPs (8) SET COMP#2 SPs SET TOWER SPs (8)
EvapRecTmr = min VFD Mode = (8) VFD Mode = PD Control Loop
EvapPump = VFD = % VFD = % Error Gain = %
CondPump = %RLA = % %RLA = % Slope Gain = %
SET UNIT SPs (9) SET COMP SPs (9) SET COMP SPs (9)
Templifier Protocol = Protocol =
SrcNoStart = Ident Number = Ident Number =
SourceReset= Baud Rate = Baud Rate =
SET UNIT SPs (10) SET COMP SPs (10) SET COMP SPs (10)
VFD = Refrig Sat Pressure Refrig Sat Pressure
Min Speed = % Evap Offsert = Evap Offsert =
Spd/Lift = %/ Cond Offset = Cond Offset =
SET UNIT SPs (11)
. CLOCK
Day/Mon/Yr
24 hr time day of wk
SET UNIT SPs (12)
Units = .
Lang = English
SUPERVISOR SETUP
Protocol =
Ident Numbe r=
Baud Rate =
SET UNIT OFFSET (14)
Entering Water Temp
Evap = °F
Cond = °F
SET UNIT OFFSET (15)
Leaving Water Temp
Cond = °F .
SET Comp Offset (16)
Refreg Sat Pressure
Evap = psi
Cond = psi

Screen Descriptions
VIEW Screens
VIEW Screens are only for viewing the operation of the unit and compressors. No data is input
into VIEW Screens. The following screens are shown in °F/psi. When the Display Units set point
is set to °C/kPa, the units and values will change accordingly.
View Unit Status (Single Compressor)

VIEW UNIT STATUS
Unit=COOL
Compressor=LOAD
Ev/Cn Pmps=STRT/RUN
Unit status can be OFF, COOL, ICE, HEAT, and ALARM as determined from the Unit State
variable, the Unit Mode setpoint, the Unit Enable and the presence of a shutdown alarm.
Compressor states can be OFF, START, PRELUBE, HOLD, LOAD, UNLOAD, POSTLUBE, and
ALARM as determined from the Comp State variable and the Load and Unload outputs, and the
presence of a compressor shutdown alarm. Evap and Cond Pump states can be OFF, STRT (start),
& RUN.
View Unit Status (Dual Compressor)

VIEW UNIT STATUS
Unit=COOL
Cmp1/2= LOAD /POSTLB
Ev/Cn Pmps=STRT/RUN
Unit states can be OFF, COOL, ICE, HEAT, and ALARM as determined from the Unit State
variable, the Unit Mode setpoint, and the presence of a unit shutdown alarm. Compressor states
can be OFF, START, PRELB, HOLD, LOAD, UNLOAD, POSTLB, and ALARM as determined
from the Comp State variable, the Load and Unload outputs, and the presence of a compressor
shutdown alarm. Evap and Cond Pump states can be OFF, STRT (start), & RUN.
View Unit Water

VIEW UNIT WATER °F
In Out Delta
Evap XX.X XX.X XX.X
Cond XX.X XX.X XX.X
View Unit Refrigerant
°F/psi °C/kPa
VIEW UNIT REFRG (1) VIEW UNIT REFRG (1)
psi °F kPa °C
Sat Evap XXX.X XX.X Sat Evap XXXX XX.X
Sat Cond XXX.X XX.X Sat Cond XXXX XX.X
VIEW UNIT REFRG (2)

Suct Line = XXX.X°F
Liquid Line= XXX.X°F
Lift Press =XXXX psi

View Unit Tower
To w er Co nt ro l = Temp/No ne To w er Co nt ro l = Lif t
VIEW UNIT TOWER (1) VIEW UNIT TOWER (1)
Stages ON = 2 of 4 Stages ON = 2 of 4
EntCondTemp = XXX °F LiftPress = XXXX psi
Setpoint = XXX °F Setpoint = XXXX psi
The first Stages ON value is the number of fan stages ON. The second number is the Tower Stages
set point, i.e. the number of stages set, selectable from 0 to 4 (0 if Tower Control = None). The
bottom line is the setpoint, °F or psi will show on the screen depending on whether TEMP (°F) or
LIFT (psi) is selected in the Cooling Tower Control setpoint.
VIEW UNIT TOWER (2)

Bypass Valve = XXX%
VFD Speed = XXX%
The Bypass Valve value is “None” (in place of XXX%) if the Valve/VFD Control set point = None
or VFD Stage. The VFD Speed value is “None” if the Valve/VFD Control set point = None, Valve
Setpoint, or Valve Stage.
View Compressor
NOTE: In the following VIEW COMP screens, the #N field indicates which compressor (#1, and
#2 for dual compressor units.) is being viewed.
VIEW COMP#N (1)
State = RUN
% RLA = XXX %
Evap LWT = °F
State settings can be OFF, START, PRELUBE, HOLD, LOAD, UNLOAD, SHUTDOWN,
POSTLUBE, and ALARM as determined from the Comp State variable, the Load and Unload
outputs, and the presence of a compressor shutdown alarm.
VIEW COMP#N (2)
Cond Press =
Evap Press =
Lift Press =
VIEW COMP#N (3)

Vent Press =XXXX psi
Feed Press =XXXX psi
Net Press = XXX psi
VIEW COMP#N (4)

Sump Temp =
Feed Temp =
VIEW COMP#N (5)

Temp SH
Suction xxx°F xx°F
Discharge xxx°F xx°F

VIEW COMP#N (6)
Psi °F
Sat Evap
Sat Cond
VIEW COMP#N (7)

Hours =
Starts =
View Evaporator
VIEW EVAPORATOR
Suct SH = XXX.X °F
Approach = XX.X °F
View Condenser
VIEW CONDENSER
Disch SH = XXX.X °F
Approach = XX.X °F
Subcooling= XX.X °F
View ALARM Screens

The following screens are shown in °F/psi. When the Display Units set point is set to °C/kPa, the
units and values shall change accordingly.
View Alarm Log
ALARM LOG (1)
Alarm Description
hh:mm:ss dd/mmm/yyyy
ALARM LOG (2)

Alarm Description
The ALARM LOG contains data on the last 25 alarms
Active Alarm Screen

Active Alarms
ALARM ACTIVE (1)
Alarm Description
<Press Edit to CLEAR
Note: see page 96 for instructions on clearing alarms.

SET Screens
The PW (password) column indicates the password that must be active in order to change the set
point. Codes are as follows:
• O = Operator (password is 100)
• M = Manager
• T = Technician (not available through the 4x20 display/keypad)
Editing Setpoints
In order to enter or change a setpoint, the appropriate screen must first be accessed. There are two
ways to get to the desired menu screen:
1. Scrolling, The scroll method allows the user to move about the matrix (from one menu to
another, one at a time) by using the four ARROW keys. The menu matrix is shown in Figure
32 on page 45.
2. The MENU key can be used as a shortcut to specific groups of menus within the matrix.
Pressing the MENU key from any menu screen will automatically return you to the MENU mode.
Editing is accomplished by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is selected. This field
is indicated by a blinking cursor under it. The arrow keys will then operate as defined below.
Left Arrow Key = CANCEL Reset the current field to the value it had when editing began.
Right Arrow Fey = DEFAULT Set value to original factory setting.
Up Key = INCREMENT Increase the value or select the next item in a list.
Down Key = DECREMENT Decrease the value or select the previous item in a list.
DEFAULT CANCEL MENU
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
DECREMENT INCREMRNT ENTER
These four edit functions are indicated by one-character abbreviation on the right side of the
display (this mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key).
Most menus containing set point values have several different setpoints shown on one menu.
When in a setpoint menu, the ENTER key is used to proceed from the top line to the second line
and on downward. The cursor will blink at the entry point for making a change. The ARROW
keys (now in the edit mode) are used to change the set point as described above. When the change
has been made, press the ENTER key to enter it. Nothing is changed until the ENTER key is
pressed.

For example, to change the chilled water setpoint:
1. Press MENU key to go to the MENU mode.
2. Press SET (the UP Key) to go to the setpoint menus.
3. Press UNIT SPs (the Right key) to go to setpoints associated with unit operation.
4. Press the DOWN key to scroll down through the setpoint menus to the third menu screen
which contains Evap LWT=XX.X°F.
5. Press the ENTER key to move the cursor down from the top line to the second line in order to
make the change.
6. Use the ARROW keys (now in the edit mode as shown above) to change the setting.
7. When the desired value is achieved, press ENTER to enter it and also move the cursor down.
At this point, the following actions can be taken:
1. Change another setpoint in this menu by scrolling to it with the ENTER key.
2. Using the ENTER key, scroll to the first line in the menu. From there the ARROW keys can
be used to scroll to different menus.
During edit mode, the display will show a two-character wide menu pane on the right as shown
below. They stand for; Default, Cancel, (+) Increase, (-) Decrease
SET UNIT SPs (X) <D

(data) <C
(data) <+
(data) <-
Additional fields can be edited by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is selected.
When the last field is selected, pressing the ENTER key switches the display out of “edit” mode
and returns the arrow keys to “scroll” mode.

Unit Controller Setpoints
Table 23, Unit Setpoints
Description Default Range PW
Unit
Unit Enable OFF OFF, ON O
O
Unit Mode COOL COOL, ICE, HEAT, TEST
T
COOL, COOL/ICE, ICE, COOL/HEAT,
Available Modes COOL T
HEAT
Mode Source KEYPAD LOCAL, BAS, DIGITAL INPUT O
Display Units °F/psi °F/psi, °C/kPa O
Language ENGLISH ENGLISH, (TBD) O
NONE, BACnet, LonWorks,
BAS Protocol NONE M
CAREL, MODBUS, N2
Leaving Water
Cool LWT 44. 0°F 35.0 to 80.0 °F O
Ice LWT 25. 0°F 15.0 to 35.0 °F O
Heat LWT 135. 0°F 100.0 to 150.0 °F O
Startup Delta T 3.0°F 0.0 to 10.0 °F O
Shutdown Delta T 3.0°F 0.0 to 3.0 °F O
LWT Reset Type NONE NONE, RETURN, 4-20mA M
Max Reset Delta T 0.0°F 0.0 to 20.0 °F M
Start Reset Delta T 10. 0°F 0.0 to 20.0 °F M
Templifier
Source Water Reset 80 °F 60 to 100 °F T
Timers
Evap Recirculate 30 sec 15 sec to 5 min M
Pumps
Pump #1 Pump #1 Only, Pump #2 Only, Auto
Evap Pump M
Only Lead, #1 Primary, #2 Primary
Pump #1 Pump #1 Only, Pump #2 Only, Auto
Cond Pump M
Only Lead, #1 Primary, #2 Primary
Cooling Tower
Tower Control None None, Temperature, Lift M
Tower Stages 2 1 to 4 M
Stage Up Time 2 min 1 to 60 min M
Stage Down Time 5 min 1 to 60 min M
Stage Differential (Temp) 3.0 °F 1.0 to 10.0 °F M
Stage Differential (Lift) 6.0 psi 1.0 to 20.0 psi M
Stage #1 On (Temp) 70 °F 40 to 120 °F M
Stage #1 On (Lift) 35 psi 10 to 130 psi M
Cooling TowerValve / VFD
None, Valve Setpoint, Valve Stage,
Valve/VFD Control None M
VFD Stage, Valve SP/VFD Stage
Valve Setpoint (Temp) 65 °F 40 to 120 °F M
Valve Setpoint (Lift) 30 psi 10 to 130 psi M
Valve Deadband (Temp) 2.0 °F 1.0 to 10.0 °F M
Valve Deadband (Lift) 4.0 psi 1.0 to 20.0 psi M
Stage Down @ 20% 0 to 100% M
Stage Up @ 80% 0 to 100% M
Valve Control Range (Min) 10% 0 to 100% M
Valve Control Range(Max) 90% 0 to 100% M
NC
Valve Type NC, NO M
(To Tower)
Minimum Start Position 0% 0 to 100% M
Minimum Position @ 60 °F 0 to 100 °F M
Maximum Start Position 100% 0 to 100% M
Maximum Position @ 90 °F 0 to 100 °F M
Error Gain 25 10 to 99 M
Slope Gain 25 10 to 99 M

The following screens are shown in °F/psi. When the Display Units set point is set to °C/kPa, the
units and values change accordingly.
Set Unit Setpoints

SET UNIT SPs (1)
Unit Enable = OFF
Unit Mode = COOL
Source = Local
Unit Enable settings can be OFF and ON as determined from the Unit Enable set point. Unit Mode
settings can be COOL, ICE, HEAT, or TEST as determined from the Unit Mode setpoint (TEST
mode shall not be selectable from the 4x20 display/keypad although it may be displayed if already
set).
Source settings can be LOCAL, SWITCHES, or NETWORK as determined from the Mode Source
setpoint.
SET UNIT SPs (2)

Available Modes
= COOL/HEAT
Available Modes settings can be COOL, COOL/ICE, ICE, COOL/HEAT, or HEAT as determined
from the Available Modes setpoint.
SET UNIT SPs (3)

Cool LWT = XX.X°F
Ice LWT = XX.X°F
Heat LWT = XXX.X°F
The Cool, Ice, and Heat setpoints are only displayed if the corresponding mode is available as
specified by the Available Modes setpoint.
SET UNIT SPs (4)

Leaving Water Temp.
StartDelta= XX.X°F
StopDelta = X.X°F
StartDelta is the number of degrees above setpoint (below setpoint for Templifiers) for unit to
start. StopDelta is the number of degrees below setpoint (above setpoint for Templifiers) for unit to
stop.
SET UNIT SPs (5)

Reset Type =4-20mA
MaxResetDT =XX.X°F
StrtResetDT=XX.X°F
Reset Type settings can be NONE, RETURN (return chilled water), or 4-20 (external input) as
determined by the LWT Reset Type setpoint.

SET UNIT SPs (6)
Soft Load = OFF
InitialSLAmp=XXX%
SoftLoadRamp=Xxmin
Soft Load settings can be OFF or ON as determined from the Soft Load setpoint. InitialSLAmp is
the percent of full load amps that the unit starts to ramp up. SoftLoadRamp is number of minutes
(1 to 60) to load from the initial percent amps to 100 percent amps.
SET UNIT SPs (7)

Max/Min LWT Rates
Max = X.X°F/min
Min = X.X°F/min
These setpoints determine the maximum and minimum allowable rate of chilled water temperature
change. They may take precedence over loading rates based on the SoftLoad ramp.
SET UNIT SPs (8)

EvapRecTmr =X.Xmin
EvapPump = #1 ONLY
CondPump = #2 PRIM
Evap and Cond Pump settings can be #1 ONLY, #2 ONLY, #1 PRIM (Primary), #2 PRIM or AUTO
as determined from the Evap Pump or Cond Pump setpoints.
SET UNIT SPs (9)

Templifier
SrcNoStart =XX°F
SourceReset=XX°F
These settings only apply to Templifier units. SrcNoStart sets the entering source water
temperature below which the unit is prevented from starting. SourceReset sets the source water
temperature below which the hot water temperature is reset down as the source water temperature
drops.
SET UNIT SPs (10)

VFD = Yes
Min Speed = XXX%
Spd/Lift=XXX%/XX°F
VFD settings can be NO or YES as determined by the VFD set point.
SET UNIT SPs (11)

CLOCK
dd/mmm/yyyy
hh:mm:ss

SET UNIT SPs (12)
Units = °F/psi
Lang = ENGLISH
Units settings can be °F/psi or °C/kPa as determined by the Display Units setpoint.
Lang (Language) settings can be ENGLISH or (TBD) as determined by the Language setpoint.
SET UNIT SPs (13)

Protocol =
Ident Number +
Baud Rate =
Set Alarm Setpoints

SET ALARM LMTS (1)
LowEvPrHold=XXXpsi
LowEvPrUnld=XXXpsi
LowEvPrStop=XXXpsi
SET ALARM LMTS (2)

HighCondPr=XXXXpsi
HiDschT-Load=XXX°F
HiDschT-Stop=XXX°F
SET ALARM LMTS (3)

HiOilFeedTmp=XXX°F
LowOilDeltaT =XX°F
LowNetOilPr=XXXpsi
SET ALARM LMTS (4)

HighSSH-Start=XX°F
HighSSH-Run =XX°F
MtrCurrThrshld=XX%
SET ALARM LMTS (5)

Evap Freeze=XX.X°F
Cond Freeze=XX.X°F

Set Tower Setpoints
NOTE: A complete description of the setup for cooling towers is found on page 30.
SET TOWER SPs (1)
TowerControl = None
Tower Stages = x
StageUP/DN=XXX/XXX%
TowerControl settings can be None, Temp, or Lift. Stages is the number of fans to be controlled, 1 to
4.
Tower Control = Temp/None Tower Control = Lift

SET TOWER SPs (2) SET TOWER SPs (2)
Stage ON (Temp)°F Stage ON (Lift)psi
#1 #2 #3 #4 #1 #2 #3 #4
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
To w er Cont ro l=Temp/None To w er Cont ro l=Lift(psi) To w er Cont ro l=Lift(kPa)

SET TOWER SPs (3) SET TOWER SPs (3) SET TOWER SPs (3)
StageDiff = XX.X°F StageDiff =XX.Xpsi StageDiff =XXX kPa
Stage Up = XX min Stage Up = XX min Stage Up = XX min
StageDown = XX min StageDown = XX min StageDown = XX min
SET TOWER SPs (4)

Valve/VFD Control=
ValveSP/VFDStage
Valve Type = NC
Valve/VFD Control settings are None, Valve Setpoint, Valve Stage, VFD Stage, or
ValveSP/VFDStage. Valve Type settings are NC (normally closed to tower) or NO (normally
open).
To w er Co nt ro l = Temp/No ne To w er Co nt ro l = Lif t
SET TOWER SPs (5) SET TOWER SPs (5)
Valve SP = XXX °F Valve SP = XXX psi
Valve DB = XX.X °F Valve DB = XXX.Xpsi
SET TOWER SPs (6)

ValveStartPosition
Min = XXX% @XXX°F
Max = XXX% @XXX°F
SET TOWER SPs (7)

Valve Control Range
Min = XXX%
Max = XXX%

SET TOWER SPs (8)
PD Control Loop
Error Gain = XX
Slope Gain = XX
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the alarm type, limit value (if any), date, and time are stored in the active
alarm buffer corresponding to that alarm (viewed on the Active Alarm screen) and also in the
alarm history buffer (viewed on the Alarm History screen). The active alarm buffers hold a record
of the last occurrence of each alarm and whether or not it has been cleared. The alarm can be
cleared by pressing the Edit key. A separate buffer is available for each alarm (High Cond
Pressure, Evaporator Freeze Protect, etc.). The alarm history buffer holds a chronological account
of the last 50 alarms of any type.
Security
Two four-digit passwords provide OPERATOR and MANAGER levels of access to changeable
parameters. Either password can be entered using the ENTER PASSWORD screen which can be
accessed either through the SET OTHER menu or by simply pressing the ENTER key while on
one of the SET screens. The password can then be entered by pressing the ENTER key, scrolling
to the correct value with the UP and DOWN arrow keys, and pressing ENTER again. The length
of the password shall not be indicated. Once the correct password has been entered, the previously
selected screen shall reappear. Once a password has been entered, it will remain valid for 15
minutes after the last key-press. It is possible to change the passwords through pLAN. Parameters
and screens that require the MANAGER password will not be displayed unless the MANAGER
password is active.

Compressor Controller
A general description of the unit controller with its inputs and outputs is on page 8. This section
will describe the operation of the controller, define the screen hierarchy and how to navigate
through it and also give a description of the screens.
4x20 Display & Keypad

Layout
The 4-line by 20-character/line liquid crystal display and 6-key keypad are shown below.
Figure 34, Display (in MENU mode) and Keypad Layout
Key to Screen Pathway MENU Key
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
Note that each ARROW key has a pathway to a line in the display. Pressing an ARROW key will
activate the associated line when in the MENU mode.
Getting Started
There are two basic procedures to learn in order to utilize the MicroTech II controller:
1. Navigating through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen and knowing where a
particular screen is located.
2. Knowing what is contained in a menu screen and how to read that information or how to
change a setpoint contained in the menu screen.
Navigating
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these top-
level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen and its
location in the matrix are shown in Figure 32.
There are two ways to navigate through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen.
One is to scroll through the matrix from one screen to another using the four ARROW keys.
The other way is to use shortcuts to work through the matrix hierarchy. From any menu screen,
pressing the MENU key will take you to the top level of the hierarchy. The display will show
ALARM, VIEW, and SET as shown in Figure 34. One of these groups of screens can then be
selected by pressing the key connected to it via the pathway shown in Figure 30.

For example, selecting ALARM will go the next row of menus under ALARM (ALARM LOG or
ACTIVE ALARM). Selecting VIEW will go the next level of screens under VIEW (VIEW UNIT
STATUS or VIEW UNIT TEMP). Selecting SET will go to a series of screens for looking at and
changing setpoints.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to switch between the shortcut method (known as the MENU mode and as
shown in Figure 34) and scrolling method (known as the SCROLL mode). The MENU mode is
the shortcut to specific groups of menus used for checking ALARMS, for VIEWING information,
or to SET setpoint values. The SCROLL mode allows the user to move about the matrix (from one
menu to another, one at a time) by using the four ARROW keys.
Pressing the MENU key from any menu screen will automatically return you to the MENU mode
as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 35, Display in the Shortcut (SCROLL) Mode and Keypad Layout
MENU Key
Air Conditioning
VIEW UNIT STATUS

Unit = COOL
Compr. #1/#2=OFF/OFF
Evap Pump = RUN
Menu Screens
Various menus are shown in the controller display. Each menu screen shows specific information;
in some cases menus are used only to view the status of the unit, in some cases they are used for
checking and clearing alarms, and in some case they are used to set setpoint values.
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Most of these top-level
screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen and its location
in the matrix are shown in Figure 32.
The ARROW keys on the controller are used to navigate through the menus. The keys are also
used to change numerical setpoint values contained in certain menus.
Compressor Controller Setpoints

Set Compressor Setpoints
NOTE: In the following SET COMP screens, the #N field indicates which compressor (#1, #2,
etc.) is being set and is not shown on single compressor units. Screens are shown for compressor
#1 only. Screens for compressor #2 for dual compressor units are identical to #1.

Table 24, Compressor Setpoints
Description Default Range PW
Unit (Duplicates)
Unit Enable OFF OFF, ON O
O
Unit Mode COOL COOL, ICE, HEAT, TEST
T
Cool LWT 44. 0°F 35.0 to 80.0 °F O
Ice LWT 25. 0°F 15.0 to 35.0 °F O
Heat LWT 135. 0°F 100.0 to 150.0 °F O
Startup Delta T 3.0°F 0.0 to 10.0 °F O
Shutdown Delta T 3.0°F 0.0 to 3.0 °F O
VFD
VFD No No, Yes T
Minimum Speed 70% 60 to 100% T
Speed @ 0 Lift 50% 0 to 100% T
Lift @ Max Speed 40 °F 30 to 60 °F T
Motor Amps
Demand Limit OFF OFF, ON O
Minimum Amps 40% 20 to 80% T
Maximum Amps 100% 40 to 100% T
Soft Load OFF OFF, ON M
Begin Amp Limit 40% 20 to 100% M
Soft Load Ramp 5 min 1 to 60 min M
Maximum Rate 0.5 °F/min 0.1 to 5.0 °F/min M
Minimum Rate 0.1 °F/min 0.0 to 5.0 °F/min M
Staging
Normal, Efficiency, Pump,
Mode Normal M
Standby
Sequence # 1 1,2, … (# of Compressors) M
Maximum Compressors ON 16 1-16 M
Stage Delta T 1.0 0.5-5.0 M
Full Load 120 sec 30 to 300 sec T
Timers
Start-Start 40 min 15 to 60 min M
Stop-Start 3 min 3 to 20 min M
Oil
Oil Feed Temperature 100 °F 90 to 190 °F T
Oil No Start Diff (above Evap Temp) 40 °F 30 to 60 °F T
Templifier
Source No Start 70 °F 50 to 100 °F T
Alarms
Evaporator Freeze 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F T
Condenser Freeze 34.0 °F -9.0 to 45.0 °F T
Low Evap Pressure 26 psi 10 to 45 psi T
Low Evap Pressure-Inhibit 38 psi 20 to 45 psi T
Low Evap Pressure-Unload 31 psi 20 to 45 psi T
High Discharge Temperature-Shutdown 190 °F 120 to 240 °F T
High Discharge Temperature-Load 170 °F 120 to 240 °F T
High Condenser Pressure 140 psi 120 to 240 psi T
Motor Current Threshold 10% 1 to 20% T
High Oil Feed Temperature 140 °F 120 to 240 °F T
Low Oil Delta Temperature 30 °F 20 to 80 °F T
Low Net Oil Pressure 40 psi 30 to 60 psi T
Surge High Suction SH - Start 50 °F 25 to 90 °F T
Surge High Suction SH - Run 25 °F 5 to 45 °F T
Service
Vane Mode AUTO AUTO, MANUAL T
VFD Mode AUTO AUTO, MANUAL T
Hot Gas Bypass 30% 20 to 70% T
Unload Timer 30 sec 10 to 240 sec T
Postlube Timer 30 sec 10 to 240 sec T

SET COMP#N SPs (1)
Demand Limit = OFF
Minimum Amps =XXX%
Maximum Amps =XXX%
Demand Limit settings can be OFF or ON as determined from the Demand Limit setpoint.
SET COMP#N SPs (2)

StageMode = NORMAL
StageSequence# =XX
Max Comprs ON = XX
StageMode settings can be NORMAL, HI EFF, PUMP, and STANDBY as determined by the Stage
Mode setpoint. NORMAL is the auto balance sequence starting compressors with least starts and
stopping with most hours, in sequence. HI EFF is used with multiple dual compressor chillers and
runs one compressor per chiller when ever possible. PUMP starts all compressors on the same
chiller first starting with the chiller with the compressor with the least starts. STANDBY is used
in multi-compressor systems and reserves a compressor to come on only if there is a failure of
another compressor in the system and the standby compressor capacity is required to maintain
chilled water temperature.
StageSequence is set for each compressor:
In NORMAL or STANDBY Mode, all compressors can have the same number or a number from 1
up to the total number of compressors. Sequence number has priority over other considerations. If
four compressors in a system are given the sequence numbers 1 through 4, they will always start in
that order. With the same number they will auto-sequence.
In HI EFF or PUMP, all compressors must have the same sequence number.
Max Comprs ON limits the number of compressors allowed to run in multi-compressor systems. It
provides a "floating standby" compressor. All compressor controllers must have the same setting
for this setpoint.
SET COMP#N SPs (3)

StageDeltaT= X.X°F
Stop-Start = xx min.
Start-Start =xx min.
SET COMP#N SPs (4)

Full Load = XXX sec
SET COMP#N SPs (5)

OilNoStrtDiff=XX°F
Abs Capacity=XXXXT
HotGasBypass = XX%

SET COMP#N SPs (6)
UnloadTimer=XXXsec
PrelubeTmr=xxxsec
PostlubeTmr=XXXsec
B ef o re Ent ering Edit M o de Af t er Ent ering Edit M o de

SET COMP#N (7) SET COMP#N (7)
VaneMode=AUTO VaneMode=AUTO <AUTO
Vanes=UNKNOWN Vanes=UNKNOWN <LOAD
%RLA = XXX% %RLA = XXX% <UNLD
VaneMode settings can be AUTO or MAN (Manual) as determined from the Vane Mode setpoint.
Vanes position is indicated as CLOSED or UNKNOWN as determined from the Vanes Closed
switch digital input. When Edit mode is selected on this screen, the <AUTO/<LOAD/<UNLD
prompts will appear. Holding the “LOAD” key will then continuously load the compressor and
holding the “UNLD“ key will unload it. After releasing either key the compressor will “hold” and
the Vane Mode setpoint will be set to Manual. Pressing the AUTO” key will set the Vane Mode
back to Auto. After leaving edit mode the <AUTO/<LOAD/<UNLD prompts will be hidden.
The fo llo w ing VFD screen w ill o nly be sho w n if the VFD set po int = YES.
B ef o re Ent ering Edit M o de Af t er Ent ering Edit M o de
SET COMP#N (8) SET COMP#N (8)
VFD Mode=AUTO VFD Mode=AUTO <AUTO
VFD = XXX% VFD = XXX% <LOAD
%RLA = XXX% %RLA = XXX% <UNLD
VFD Mode settings can be AUTO or MAN (Manual) as determined from the VFD Mode setpoint.
VFD speed is shown as 0 to 100%. When Edit mode is selected on this screen, the
<AUTO/<LOAD/<UNLD prompts will appear. Holding the “LOAD” key will then continuously
speed up the VFD and holding the “UNLD“ key will slow it down. After releasing either key the
VFD will stay at the current speed and the VFD Mode setpoint will be set to Manual. Pressing the
AUTO” key will set the VFD Mode back to Auto. After leaving edit mode the
<AUTO/<LOAD/<UNLD prompts will be hidden.
Staging Parameters
Full Load Determination
Each compressor determines if it is at its maximum capacity (or maximum allowed capacity) and,
if so, set its Full Load flag. The flag shall be set (full load) when one or more of the following
conditions are met.
• The compressor is at its physical limit of capacity which means:
For VFD Set Point = NO: The load output has been pulsed ON for a cummulative time equal
to or greater than the Full Load set point. Any unload pulse shall reset the cummulative time
to zero. The cummulative time must be limited (to a value above the maximum allowed
setting of the Full Load set point) so that no wrap occurs.
For VFD Set Point = YES: Load pulsing has exceeded the Full Load set point (as described
above) AND the VFD speed = 100%
OR

The Vanes Open digital input is On AND the VFD speed = 100%.
• The %RLA is above or equals the Maximum Amp limit set point.
• The %RLA is above or equals the Demand Limit analog input value
• The %RLA is above or equals the Network Limit value
• The evaporator pressure is below the Low Evap Pressure-Inhibit set point.
When none of the above conditions are met, the Full Load flag shall be cleared.
Absolute Capacity
Each compressor shall estimate its absolute capacity from the present value of %RLA and the
Absolute Capacity set point from the equation:
Absolute Capacity = (%RLA Factor) * (Absolute Capacity set point)
Where the %RLA Factor is interpolated from the following table.
%RLA 0 50 75 100 150
%RLA Factor 0 0.35 0.75 1.00 1.50
Multiple Compressor Staging

• This section defines which compressor is the next one to start or stop. The next section defines when the
start, or stop, is to occur.
Functions
• Can start/stop compressors according to an operator defined sequence.
• Can start compressors based on # of starts (run hours if starts are equal) and stop on run hours.
• The above two modes can be combined so that there are two or more groups where all
compressors in the first group are started (based on number of starts/hours) before any in the
second group, etc. Conversely, all compressors in a group are stopped (based on run hours)
before any in the preceding group, etc.
• An “efficiency priority” mode can be selected for two or more chillers where one compressor
is started on each chiller in the group before a second is started on any of them.
• A “pump priority” mode can be selected for one or more chillers where all compressors on a
given chiller are started before going to the next chiller in the group.
• One or more compressors can be defined as “standby” where it is never used unless one of the
normal compressors is unavailable.

Optional Starter Screens
Figure 36, Optional Starter View Screen
The ability to view the starter(s) electrical performance and to set starter setpoints on the operator
interface screen is an optional extra available at the time of purchase. If the option is supplied on
the unit, the “STARTER” button will be visible on the upper left side of the VIEW screen.
Pressing the button will open the screen shown in Figure 9.
Figure 37, Expanded Starter View Screen

The screen shown to the right will be superimposed on the right side
of the VIEW screen shown in Figure 8 when the optional “Full Meter
Display” is included with the unit. If the “Ammeter Display” package
is ordered, only the Motor Current (Amps) shown on the top of the
screen will be present. This screen will remain visible until another
display button; such as STATE, I/O, etc, is pressed.

Low Voltage Starters, 200 – 600 Volts
This section contains information on low voltage, Wye-Delta and solid-state starters as
manufactured by Benshaw Inc. for McQuay centrifugal Chillers. They are known collectively as
“D3” starters. These low voltage starters have similar software (designated D3) and are grouped
together in this manual. Model numbers are as follows:
D3WD11 to D3WD2K Wye-Delta, Free Standing
D3WT11 to D3WT65 Wye-Delta, Factory (Terminal) Mounted
RVSS14 to RVSS4K Solid State, Free Standing
RVST14 to RVST82 Solid State, Factory (Terminal) Mounted
General
These starters are completely automatic and require no operator intervention (other than clearing
and resetting faults) to perform their function of providing a controlled connection of the
compressor motor to the power supply.
The Wye-Delta and solid-state starters have many similar software characteristics and are
discussed together in this section. However, some parameters and data are different. Where this
occurs, separate tables and figures are provided.
Certain electrical operating data in the starter is transmitted to the chiller and can be viewed on the
operator touch screen if the “Full Metering Option” has been ordered. See page 65.
Figure 38, Wye-Delta Starter
Incoming Lugs
Terminal Strip
Surge Capacitor
LED Display
Controller
Control Transformer and Fuses
Contactors
Transition Resistors

Figure 39, Solid State Starter, Wall Mounted
Terminal Strip
Disconnect Switch
Primary Control Circuit

Fuses
Controller
LED Display
SCRs (Behind)
Bypass Contactor
Control Transformer
LED Display
There is an LED display and keypad within the starter enclosure as shown in Figure 38 and 39. It
is used to set parameters (setpoints) and to view the operation of the motor/starter. Optionally, the
following information can be passed on to the chiller operator interface touch screen:
• Standard-percent rated load amps on a bar chart and “Starter Fault” shown in the fault log
when a fault occurs in the starter. The type of fault is not defined.
• Optional-above plus electrical operating data as shown on page 19.
Figure 40, Starter-mounted LED
Reset Key
RESET
LED Display
Operating
PARA M DOW N UP ENTER Keys
The LED display and keypad is used to:

1. Perform operations
2. View and set parameters (setpoints)
3. View operating messages
4. View faults and alarms

Operation
LED Display Fault Log
• View parameters, messages and faults. • Press PARAM, Select P24 and press
• Shows software revision on power up. ENTER. The most recent fault will be
displayed as “xFyy” where x will be 1
Programming to indicate the most recent fault is
• Press PARAM to enter the menu and being displayed and yy is the fault
then UP or DOWN to reach the desired code.
parameter. • Press DOWN to view older faults. Up
• Press ENTER to show the present value to 9 faults may be stored in the log.
of the parameter.
• Press UP or DOWN to change the Resetting a Fault
parameter value. • First correct the cause of the fault.
• Press ENTER to store the new value or Then press RESET to reset from a
PARAM to abandon the change. fault.
Quick Meters Resetting Parameters
• Press DOWN to display the motor • Press and hold PARAM and ENTER on
thermal overload content. power up to reset parameters to
• Press UP to display the incoming line default values.
phase order.
• Press ENTER to display the status Emergency Thermal Reset
meter. • Press RESET and DOWN to perform an
emergency thermal reset.
View Parameters
Parameter view mode can be entered by:
1. At the default meter display, press the PARAM key to enter parameter mode. “P 1” will
be displayed to indicate Parameter 1.
2. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the available parameters.
3. Pressing the UP key from “P 1” will advance to parameter “P 2”.
4. Pressing the DOWN key from “P 1” will wrap around to the highest parameter.
5. The value of the parameter can be viewed by pressing the ENTER key.
6. To view another parameter without changing/saving the parameter, press the PARAM
key to return to the parameter number display.
To return to the default meter display either:
1. Press the PARAM key while in the parameter number display mode.
2. Wait 60 seconds and the display will return to the default meter display.
Set Parameters
The starter setpoint parameters are factory set and subsequently reviewed during commissioning
by the McQuay startup technician. They should not be changed unless authorized by McQuay.
The programming procedure is explained above and the following table shows the range of values
and defaults.
Table 25, Setpoints, Wye-Delta Starter

Description Values Default
P1 Motor RLA 1 to 9999 Amps 1
P2 Motor Service Factor 1.00 to 1.99 1.08
P3 Motor Overload Class OFF, 1 to 40 10
Continued next page.

P4 Transition Time 1 to 30 seconds 10
P5 Default Meter Display 0 to 19 0
P6 Sequence Complete Delay Time 0.1 to 5.0 seconds 2.0
P7 Overcurrent Trip Level OFF, 50 to 800 %RLA OFF
P8 Overcurrent Trip Delay Time 0.1 to 90.0 seconds 2.0
208, 220, 230, 240, 380, 415,
P9 Rated RMS Voltage 480
440, 460, 480, 575 Volts
P10 Over Voltage Trip Level OFF, 1 to 40 % rated Volts 10
P11 Under Voltage Trip Level OFF, 1 to 40 % rated Volts 15
P12 Over/Under Voltage Delay Time 0.1 to 90.0 seconds 1.0
P13 Current Imbalance Trip Level 5 to 40 % 20
P14 Auto Fault Reset Time OFF, 1 to 120 seconds 60
72, 96, 144, 288, 864, 2640,
P15 CT Ratio 2640
2880, 5760, 8000
P16 Control Source TEr: = Terminal, NEt: = Network TEr
P17 Modbus Address 1 to 247 2
P18 Modbus Baud Rate 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2 Kbps 19.2
P19 Modbus Timeout OFF, 1 to 120 seconds 3
P20 Analog Output Function 0 to 11 1
P21 Analog Output Span 1 to 125 % 100
P22 Analog Output Offset 0 to 99 % 0
P23 Passcode (See Note) 0 to 9999 Disabled
P24 Fault Log xFyy –
Table 26, Setpoints, Solid State Starter

P1 Motor FLA 1 to 9999 Amps 10
P2 Motor RLA 1 to 9999 Amps 10
P3 Motor Service Factor 1.00 to 1.99 1.08
P4 Motor Overload Class OFF, 1 to 40 10
P5 Initial Motor Current 50 to 400 %FLA 100
P6 Maximum Motor Current 100 to 800 %FLA 600
P7 Ramp Time 0 to 300 seconds 15
P8 UTS Time (Up To Speed) 1 to 900 seconds 30
CoS: Coast
P9 Stop Mode CoS
dcL: Voltage Decel
P10 Decel Begin Level 100 to 0 %Volts 40
P11 Decel End Level 50 to 0 %Volts 20
P12 Decel Time 1 to 180 seconds 15
P13 Default Meter Display 0 to 19 0
P14 Overcurrent Trip Level OFF, 50 to 800 %RLA OFF
P15 Overcurrent Trip Delay Time 0.1 to 90.0 seconds 2.0
208, 220, 230, 240, 380, 415,
P16 Rated RMS Voltage 480
440, 460, 480, 575 Volts
P17 Over Voltage Trip Level OFF, 1 to 40 % rated Volts 10
P18 Under Voltage Trip Level OFF, 1 to 40 % rated Volts 15
P19 Over/Under Voltage Delay Time 0.1 to 90.0 seconds 1.0
P20 Current Imbalance Trip Level 5 to 40 % 35
P21 Controlled Fault Stop OFF, On OFF
P22 Auto Fault Reset Time OFF, 1 to 120 seconds 60
72, 96, 144, 288, 864, 2640,
P23 CT Ratio 2640
2880, 5760, 8000

Ter: Terminal
P24 Control Source tEr
Net: Network
P25 Modbus Address 1 to 247 2
P26 Modbus Baud Rate 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2 Kbps 19.2
P27 Modbus Timeout OFF, 1 to 120 seconds 3
P28 Analog Output Function 0 to 11 1
P29 Analog Output Span 1 to 125 % 100
P30 Analog Output Offset 0 to 99 % 0
P31 Passcode (See Note) 0 to 9999 Disabled
P32 Fault Log xFyy –
NOTE: Passcode is a numerical password that can be entered in the field. The factory default is
to disable the password requirement. It is recommended that a Passcode not be entered.
Messages
Setpoint P5 for Wye-Delta or P13 for solid state can be set to establish what message is shown on
the LED. Selecting meter display “0” (which is the default) will display the active status message
as shown in Table 27 or Table 28, except if there is a fault (requiring a message) or some other
information has been requested.
Alternatively, parameter P5 or P13 can be set to select a message (1 to 19 as shown in Table 29).
Table 27, Status Messages, Wye-Delta Starter

No Line Control Power Lockout – A start is not
Ready allowed because the control power is
Running in wye mode. too low.
Running in delta mode. xxx xxx = overload content. Press DOWN to
Overload Alarm – The motor overload toggle.
level is between 90% and 100%. xx xx = Alarm code. If the condition
Overload Fault – The motor overload persists, a fault will occur.
level has reached 100%. xx xx = Fault code. Press RESET to clear.
Overload Lockout – A start is not Instantaneous Overcurrent – Press
allowed until the motor overload level RESET to clear.
cools below 100%. Default – Flashes when parameter
defaults are loaded.
Table 28, Status Messages, Solid State Starter

No Line Control Power Lockout – A start
Ready is not allowed because the
Accelerating control power is too low.
Up to Speed xxx xxx = overload content. Press
Run – Done with ramp but not yet Up DOWN to toggle.
to Speed. xx xx = Alarm code. If the
Decelerating condition persists, a fault will
Overload Alarm – The motor overload occur.
level is between 90% and 100%. xx xx = Fault code. Press RESET to
Overload Fault – The motor overload clear.
level has reached 100%. Instantaneous Overcurrent –
Overload Lockout – A start is not Press RESET to clear.
allowed until the motor overload level Default – Flashes when
cools below 100%. parameter defaults are loaded.

Table 29, Default Meter Display
0: Status Message 7: Ave L-L Voltage RMS 14: KVA
1: Ave RMS Current 8: L1-L2 Voltage RMS 15: KWh
2: L1 RMS Current 9: L2-L3 Voltage RMS 16: MWh
3: L2 RMS Current 10: L3-L1 Voltage RMS 17: Phase Rotation
4: L3 RMS Current 11: Overload % 18: Line Frequency
5: Current Imbalance % 12: Power Factor 19: Analog Input
6: Ground Fault Current 13: KW
Miscellaneous Messages
Display Output for the Standard Keypad
The display will output different information depending on the operation of the starter.
Power Up
The software version will be displayed as a series of blinking digits once power has been applied
to the D3 control. If the parameters were being reset on power up, “dFLt” will be flashed on the
display for three seconds, then the software version will be displayed.
Stopped
When the starter is not in the run mode, the display will show the status condition of the starter,
such as “rdY” (ready), “L OL” (Overload Lockout), “noL” (No Line).
Alarm Condition
When an alarm condition exists, the display alternates between displaying the selected meter and
the alarm code. The alarm code is displayed as “A XX”, where XX is the alarm code.
• When a thermal overload alarm condition exists, “A OL” will be displayed.
• When a no line alarm condition exists, “noL” will be displayed.
When the starter is stopped, the selected meter is not displayed.
Lockout Condition
When a lockout condition exists, the display shows the lockout code. The lockout code is
displayed as “L XX: where XX is the lockout code. Following are the defined lockout conditions
and their codes:
• When a motor thermal overload lockout condition exists, “L OL” will be displayed.
• When a power stack thermal overload lockout condition exists, “L Ot” will be
displayed.
• When a low control power lockout condition exists, “L CP” will be displayed.
When there are multiple lockout codes, each will be displayed at 2 second intervals.
Faulted Condition
When a fault condition exists, the display shows the fault code Fxx. The exceptions to this are as
follows:
• When the fault is thermal overload trip, “F OL” will be displayed.
• When the fault is Instantaneous over current, IOC will be displayed.
Quick Meters
Although any meter may be viewed by changing the meter parameter, there are 3 “Quick Meters”
that are always available with a single key press. When the starter is in the normal display mode,
the display may be toggled between the information currently displayed and the following quick
meters.

Status Meter
Toggle between the programmed meter display and the starter operational status display (rdY, run,
utS, dcL, etc) by pressing the ENTER key.
Overload meter
Toggle between the programmed meter display and the overload content by pressing the DOWN
key. The overload will be displayed as “oXXX” where XXX is the overload content. For example
if the overload content is 76 percent, it will be displayed as “o 76”.
Phase Order Meter
Toggle between the programmed meter display and the phase order by pressing the UP key. The
phase order will be displayed as “AbC” or “CbA”. The phase order must be AbC to operate.
Restoring Factory Parameter Settings

To restore ALL parameters to the factory default settings, press and hold the PARAM and
ENTER pushbutton switch on power up. The display will blink “dFLt”. Parameters unique to the
motor starter applications will need to be set again to appropriate values before motor operation
Faults and Alarms

Starter and/or power problems can result in a fault or an alarm that will usually shut down the
compressor and record a “Starter Fault’ in the touchscreen’s active fault menu. The starter LED
can then be consulted to determine the specific problem based on the code shown in the following
table.
Alarm Reset Type

Table 30, Fault/Alarm Codes, Wye-Delta Starter, Y = Yes, N = No
Auto
Description
Reset
00 No fault -
02 Motor Thermal Overload Trip N
10 Phase Rotation Error, not ABC Y
12 Low Line Frequency Y
13 High Line Frequency Y
15 Input power not three phase Y
21 Low Line L1-L2 Voltage Y
24 High Line L1-L2 Voltage Y
27 Phase Loss Y
28 No Line Voltage Y
30 I.O.C. (Instantaneous Overcurrent) N
31 Overcurrent N
37 Current Imbalance Y
38 Ground Fault N
39 No Current at Run Y
40 Open Line or Motor Lead N
41 Current While Stopped N
48 2M Feedback Fault (on DIN#2, No Transition) N
50 Control Power Low Y
51 Current Sensor Offset Error N
52 Burden Switch Error N

Auto
Description
Reset
60 Thermistor Trip (on DIN#1, Input from Motor Thermistor) N
71 Analog Input Trip (Not Used) Y
82 Modbus Timeout (Communication Fault) Y
94 CPU Error – Software Fault N
95 CPU Error – Parameter Storage Fault N
96 CPU Error – Illegal Instruction Trap N
97 CPU Error – Software Watchdog Fault N
98 CPU Error – Spurious Interrupt N
99 CPU Error – Program Storage Fault N
NOTE: If a fault occurs that has a Y in the “Auto Reset” column, and P14 (Auto Fault Reset Time) is set to
some value other than OFF, then the fault will automatically be cleared after the time specified by P14.
Table 31, Faults/Alarms, Solid State Starter

Controlled Auto
Description
Stop Reset
00 No fault - -
01 UTS (Up To Speed) Time Limit Expired Y Y
02 Motor Thermal Overload Trip Y N
10 Phase Rotation Error, not ABC N Y
12 Low Line Frequency N Y
13 High Line Frequency N Y
15 Input power not three phase N Y
21 Low Line L1-L2 Voltage Y Y
24 High Line L1-L2 Voltage Y Y
27 Phase Loss N Y
28 No Line Voltage N Y
30 I.O.C. (Instantaneous Overcurrent) N N
31 Overcurrent Y N
37 Current Imbalance Y Y
38 Ground Fault Y N
39 No Current at Run N Y
40 Shorted / Open SCR N N
41 Current While Stopped, Motor Failed To Stop N N
47 Stack Protection Fault (SCR at Operating Limit) N Y
48 Bypass Contactor Fault (on STOP input) Y N
50 Control Power Low N Y
51 Current Sensor Offset Error - N
52 Burden Switch Error N N
60 Thermistor Trip (on DIN#1, Motor Overheat Input) N N
61 Stack OT Switch Trip (on DIN#2) N N
71 Analog Input Trip (Not Used) Y Y
82 Modbus Timeout (Communication Fault) Y Y
95 CPU Error – Parameter Storage Fault N N
96 CPU Error – Illegal Instruction Trap N N
97 CPU Error – Software Watchdog Fault N N
98 CPU Error – Spurious Interrupt N N
99 CPU Error – Program Storage Fault N N

1. If a fault occurs that has a Y in the “Controlled Stop” column, and P21 (Controlled Fault Stop) is set to
On, and P9 (Stop Mode) is set to dcL, then the starter will perform a voltage decel to stop. Otherwise it
will coast to stop.
2. If a fault occurs that has a Y in the “Auto Reset” column, and P22 (Auto Fault Reset Time) is set to some
value other than OFF, then the fault will automatically be cleared after the time specified by P22.
3. Manual reset is accomplished by pressing the reset button on the LED display. See Figure 40. A stack
over temperature fault (number 61) requires pressing the reset button located on the stack first.
Alarm Definitions
The following is a list of all D3 alarm codes. The alarm codes correspond to associated fault
codes. In general, an alarm indicates a condition that if continued, will result in the associated
fault.
Table 32, Alarm Codes
Alarm
Description Notes
Code
This occurs when the motor thermal content reaches the 90%.
A02 Motor Overload Alarm The D3 will trip when it reaches 100%. The alarm will
continue until the overload trip lockout is reset.
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped and line voltage is
A10 Phase Rotation not ABC detected and phase sensitivity parameter is set to ABC. If a
start is commanded, a Fault 10 will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped and line voltage is
A11 Phase Rotation not CBA detected and phase sensitivity parameter is set to CBA. If a
start is commanded, a Fault 11 will occur.
This alarm exists when the D3 has detected a line frequency
below the user defined low line frequency level. The alarm
A12 Low Line Frequency
will continue until either the line frequency changes to be in
range or the fault delay timer has expired.
This alarm exists when the D3 has detected a line frequency
above the user defined high line frequency level. The alarm
A13 High Line Frequency
will continue until either the line frequency changes to a valid
frequency or the fault delay timer has expired.
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped, set to single phase
A14 Input power not single phase mode, and line voltage is detected. If a start is commanded, a
Fault 14 will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped, set to a three-phase
A15 Input power not three phase mode, and single-phase line voltage is detected. If a start is
commanded, a Fault 15 will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped and low line voltage
A21 Low Line L1-L2
is detected. If a start is commanded, a Fault 21 may occur.
A22 Low Line L2-L3
A23 Low Line L3-L1
This alarm exists while the D3 is stopped and high line voltage
A24 High Line L1-L2
A25 High Line L2-L3
A26 High Line L3-L1
Continued next page.

Alarm
Description Notes
Code
This alarm exists while the D3 is running and a phase loss
A27 Phase Loss condition is detected, but the delay for the fault has not yet
expired. When the delay expires, a Fault 27 will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 needs to be synced or is trying
A28 No Line
to sync to the line and no line is detected.
This alarm exists while the D3 is running and the average
current is above the defined threshold, but the delay for the
A31 Overcurrent
fault has not yet expired. When the delay expires, a Fault 31
will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 is running and the average
current is below the defined threshold, but the delay for the
A34 Undercurrent
will occur.
A35 Reserved
A36 Reserved
This alarm exists while the D3 is running and a current
imbalance above the defined threshold is detected, but the
A37 Current Imbalance
delay for the fault has not yet expired. When the delay expires,
a Fault 37 will occur.
This alarm exists while the D3 is running and a ground current
above the defined threshold is detected, but the delay for the
A38 Ground Fault
will occur.
A47 Stack Overload Alarm This occurs when the stack thermal rises above 105%.
A53 Reserved
This alarm will exist if analog input #1 exceeds the defined
A71 Analog Input #1 Trip threshold, but the delay for the fault has not yet expired. When
the delay expires, a Fault 71 will occur.
Analog Output Function (P28)

The starter board has a designated terminal connection that will transmit one datum from the
following table via a 0-10VAC signal. The datum point is selected in parameter P28.
0: OFF (no output) 6: KW (0 – 100KW)
1: Ave Current (0 – 200% RLA) 7: KW (0 – 1MW)
2: Ave Current (0 – 800% RLA) 8: KW (0 – 10MW)
3: Ave Voltage (0 – 750VAC) 9: Analog Input
4: Thermal Overload% 10: Reserved
5: KW (0 - 10KW) 11: Calibrate (full 100% output)
Troubleshooting
Table 33, Motor does not start, no output to motor
Condition Cause Solution
Display Blank, CPU Check for proper control voltage input.

Control voltage absent.
Heartbeat LED on D3 board Verify fuses and wiring.
not blinking. D3 control board problem. Consult factory.
See fault code troubleshooting table for
Fault Displayed. Fault Occurred.
more details.
Start/Stop control input Verify that the start/stop wiring and start
Start command given but problems. input voltage levels are correct.
nothing happens. Control Source parameters ( P4- Verify that the parameters are set
5) not set correctly. correctly.
Continued on Next page.

Check input supply for inline contactor,
NOL or No Line is displayed open disconnects, open fuses, open circuit
No line voltage has been breakers, or disconnected wiring.
and a sratr command is
detected
given, it will fault in F28. See fault code troubleshooting table for
more details.
Table 34, During starting, motor rotates but does not reach full speed
more details.
Motor loading too high and/or
current not dropping below
Reduce load on motor during starting.
Display shows Accel or Run. 175% FLA indicating that the
motor has not come up to speed.
Abnormally low line voltage. Fix cause of low line voltage.
Motor Hums before turning Initial current to low Increase initial current
Table 35, Motor stops unexpectedly while running

more details.
Display Blank, Heartbeat Check for proper control voltage input.

Control voltage absent.
LED on D3 board not Verify wiring and fuses.
blinking. D3 control board problem. Consult McQuayService.
Table 36, Metering incorrect

Shut off all power and check all
Loose connections.
connections.
Motor Current or Voltage Verify that the load is actually steady and
meters fluctuating with steady Load actually not steady.
that there are not mechanical issues.
load.
Other equipment on same power
Fix cause of power fluctuations and/or
feed causing power fluctuations
distortion.
and/or distortion.
Table 37, Other Situations

If input phasing correct, exchange any two
Motor Rotates in Wrong output wires.
Phasing incorrect
Direction If input phasing incorrect, exchange any two
input wires.
Shut off all power and check all
Erratic Operation Loose connections
connections.
Continued on the next page.

Motor overloaded Reduce motor load.
Increase chiller LWT setpoint
Too many starts per hour
deadband.
Motor Overheats Reduce ambient temperature or

High ambient temperature
provide for better cooling.
Acceleration time too long Reduce starting load.
Remove cooling air obstructions.
Motor cooling obstructed/damaged
Check motor cooling fan.
Fan power supply lost Verify fan power supply, check fuses.
Starter cooling fans do not
Fan wiring problem Check fan wiring.
operate (When Present)
Fan failure Replace fan
Verify that the remote keypad cable
Keypad cable not plugged in properly has not been damaged and that it is
or cable damaged. properly seated at both the keypad and
the D3 Control board.
Remote Keypad does not
operate correctly. Verify that the display interface board
Display interface board (when
(if present) is firmly attached to D3
present) not firmly plugged in.
control card.
Remote display damaged. Replace remote display.
Table 38, Fault Code Troubleshooting Table

The following is a list of possible faults that can be generated by the D3 starter control.
Fault
Description Detailed Description of Fault / Possible Solutions
Code
Motor did not achieve full speed before the UTS timer (QST 09, P9) expired.
UTS (Up To
F01 Speed) Time Check motor for jammed or overloaded condition.
Limit Expired Evaluate UTS timer setting and, if acceptable, increase UTS timer setting (QST
09, P9).
The D3 motor thermal overload protection has tripped.
F02 (F Motor Thermal Check motor for mechanical failure, jammed, or overloaded condition.
OL) Overload Trip
Verify that there is not an input line power quality problem or excessive line
distortion present.
Phase Rotation
F10 Verify correct phase rotation of input power. Correct wiring if necessary.
Error, not ABC
Phase Rotation
F11 Verify correct phase rotation of input power. Correct wiring if necessary.
Error, not CBA
Line frequency below 23 Hz was detected.
Verify input line frequency.
Low Line
F12 If operating on a generator, check generator speed governor for malfunctions.
Frequency
Check input supply for open fuses or open connections
Line power quality problem / excessive line distortion.
Continued on the next page.

Fault
Code
Line frequency above 72 Hz was detected.
High Line Verify input line frequency.

F13
Frequency If operating on a generator, check generator speed governor for malfunctions.
Line power quality problem / excessive line distortion.
Input power not Verify that single-phase power is connected to the L1 and L2 inputs. Correct
F14
single phase wiring if necessary.
Single-phase power has been detected when the starter is expecting three-phase
Input power not power.
F15
three phase
Verify that input power is three phase. Correct wiring if necessary.
Low voltage below the Undervoltage Trip Level parameter setting (PFN 08,
P31) was detected for longer than the Over/Under Voltage Trip delay time
(PFN 09, P32).
F21 Low Line L1-L2
Verify that the actual input voltage level is correct.
F22 Low Line L2-L3
Verify that the Rated Voltage parameter (FUN 05, P66) is set correctly.
F23 Low Line L3-L1
Check input supply for open fuses or open connections.
On medium voltage systems, verify wiring of the voltage measurement circuit.
High voltage above the Over voltage Trip Level parameter setting (PFN 07,
F24 High Line L1-L2 P30) was detected for longer than the Over/Under Voltage Trip delay time
(PFN 09, P32).
F25 High Line L2-L3
Verify that the actual input voltage level is correct.
F26 High Line L3-L1
Verify that the Rated Voltage parameter (FUN 05, P66) is set correctly.
Line power quality problems/ excessive line distortions.
The D3 control has detected the loss of one or more input or output phases
when the starter was running. Can also be caused by line power dropouts.
Check input supply for open fuses.
F27 Phase Loss Check power supply wiring for open or intermittent connections.
Check motor wiring for open or intermittent connections.
On medium voltage systems, verify wiring of the voltage feedback
measurement circuit.
No input voltage was detected for longer than the Inline Configuration time
delay parameter setting (I/O 15, P53) when a start command was given to the
starter.
F28 No Line Check input supply for open disconnects, open fuses, open circuit breakers, or
disconnected wiring.
On medium voltage systems, verify wiring of the voltage feedback
measurement circuit.
During operation, the D3 controller detected a very high level of current in one
or more phases.
I.O.C.
Check motor wiring for short circuits or ground faults.
F30 (Instantaneous
Overcurrent Check motor for short circuits or ground faults.
Current)
Check if power factor or surge capacitors are installed on the motor side of the
starter.

Fault
Code
Motor current exceeded the Over Current Trip Level setting (PFN 01, P24) for
F31 Overcurrent longer than the Over Current Trip Delay Time setting (PFN 02, P25).
Check motor for a jammed or an overload condition.
Motor current dropped under the Under Current Trip Level setting (PFN 03,
F34 Undercurrent P26) for longer than the Under Current Trip Delay time setting (PFN 04, P27).
Check system for cause of under current condition.
A current imbalance larger than the Current Imbalance Trip Level parameter
setting (PFN 05, P28) was present for longer than ten (10) seconds.
Check motor wiring for cause of imbalance. (Verify dual voltage and 6 lead
F37 Current Imbalance
motors for correct wiring configuration).
Check for large input voltage imbalances that can result in large current
imbalances.
Ground current above the Ground Fault Trip level setting (PFN 06, P29) has
been detected for longer than 3 seconds.
F38 Ground Fault Check motor wiring for ground faults.
Verify that the CTs are installed with all the White dots towards the input line.
Motor current went below 10% of FLA while the starter was running.
F39 No Current at Run
Check if load is still connected to starter
F40 Shorted / Open SCR A shorted or open SCR condition has been detected.
F41 Current at Stop Motor current was detected while the starter was not running.
Stack Protection
The D3 electronic power stack OL protection has detected an overload
F47 Fault (stack thermal
condition.
overload)
A digital input has been programmed as a Bypass/2M Contactor Feedback
input and an incorrect bypass feedback has been detected for longer than the
Bypass /2M Bypass Confirm time parameter setting (I/O 16, P54).
F48
Contactor Fault
Verify that the bypass contactor(s) are actually not damaged or faulty.
Low control power (below 90V) has been detected while running, by the D3
controller.
Verify that the control power input level is correct especially during starting
when there may be significant line voltage drop.
F50 Control Power Low
Check control power transformer tap setting (if available).
Check control power transformer fuses (if present).
Check wiring between control power source and starter.
Indicates that the D3 control board self-diagnostics have detected a problem
Current Sensor with one or more of the current sensor inputs.
F51
Offset Error
Consult factory if fault persists.
Burden Switch The burden switch settings were changed when starter was running. Only
F52
Error change burden switches when starter is not running.
External Fault on DI#1 has been programmed as a fault type digital input and the input indicates
F60
DI#1 Input a fault condition is present.
External Fault on DI#2 has been programmed as a fault type digital input and input indicates a
F61
DI#2 Input fault condition is present.

Fault
Code
External Fault on DI#3 input has been programmed as a fault type digital input and input
F62
DI#3 input indicates a fault condition is present.
Based on the Analog Input parameter settings, the analog input level has either
Analog Input Level
F71 exceeded or dropped below the Analog Input Trip Level setting (I/O 08, P46)
Fault Trip.
for longer than the Analog Input Trip Delay time (I/O 09, P47).
Indicates that communication has been lost with a remote device such as a
remote keypad.
(This fault will normally occur if the remote keypad is disconnected while the
D3 control board is powered up. Only connect and disconnect a remote
SPI Communication keypad when the control power is off.)
F81
Fault
Verify that the remote keypad cable has not been damaged and that its
connectors are firmly seated at both the keypad and the D3 Control board.
Route keypad cables away from high power and/or high noise areas to reduce
possible electrical noise pickup.
Indicates that the starter has lost serial communications. Fault occurs when the
Modbus Timeout starter has not received a valid serial communications within the
F82 Communication Timeout parameter (FUN 12, P59) defined time.
Fault
Examine remote system for cause of communication loss.
Typically occurs when attempting to run a version of control software that is
incompatible with the D3 control board hardware being used. Verify that the
CPU Error – SW software is a correct version for the D3 control board being used. Consult
F94 factory for more details.
fault
Fault can also occur if the D3 control has detected an internal software
problem. Consult McQuayService.
CPU Error – The non-volatile user parameter values have been found to be corrupted.
Parameter Typically occurs when the D3 control is re-flashed with new software.
F95
EEPROM If fault persists after performing a Factory Parameter reset, consult
Checksum Fault McQuayService.
The D3 control has detected an internal CPU problem. Consult
F96 CPU Error
McQuayService.
CPU Error – SW The D3 control has detected an internal software problem. Consult
F97
Watchdog Fault McQuayService.
The D3 control has detected an internal CPU problem. Consult
F98 CPU Error
McQuayService.
CPU Error –
F99 Program EPROM The non-volatile program memory has been corrupted.
Checksum Fault
Preventive Maintenance
During Commissioning
• Torque all power connections during commissioning, including pre-wired equipment.
• Check all control wiring for loose connections.
After First Month of Operation
• Re-torque all power connections, including pre-wired equipment annually.
• Clean accumulated dust with clean compressed air.
• Inspect cooling fans every three months.
• Clean or replace air vent filters every three months.

Medium/High Voltage Starters, 2300V – 7.2KV
This section contains information on medium voltage, across-the-line and solid state starters as
manufactured by Benshaw Inc. for McQuay centrifugal Chillers. Medium voltage starters have
similar software (Micro II) and are grouped together in this manual. Model numbers are as
follows:
MVSS36 to MVSS30 Solid State, 2300V, Free Standing
HVSS42 to HVSS05 Solid State, 5.1KV to 7.2KV, Free Standing
MVAT12 to MVAT36 Across-the-Line, 2300V, Free Standing
HVAT27 Across-the-Line, 6600V, Free Standing
Figure 41, LED Display/Keypad

View Parameters
Follow these steps to access a specific parameter in the Micro II controller menu structure,.
• Press the Menu button to enter the menu system.
• Press the Up or Down buttons to get the desired menu on the display.
• Press the Enter button to go into the menu.
• Press the Up or Down button to get to the desired sub-menu, if necessary.
• Press the Enter button to go into the sub-menu, if necessary.
• Press the Up or Down arrow buttons until the parameter is displayed.
Set Parameters
The starter’s setpoint parameters are factory-set and subsequently reviewed during commissioning
by the McQuay startup technician. They should not be changed unless authorized by McQuay.
The programming procedure is explained below and the following table shows the range of values
and defaults.
Menu Buttons
General:
The Micro II starter controller has a display/keypad (see Figure 41) that allows the user to set the
starter parameters using a plain English interface. The functions of the display buttons are as
follows.
Press to enter the menu system.

MENU Press to abandon changes made to a parameter (before pressing the Enter key).
Press to exit a sub-menu.
Press to exit the menu system.
Press to enter a menu.

Press to enter a sub-menu.
ENTER Press to change the parameter displayed.
Press to store the new value entered.
Select the menu to enter.

Select the sub-menu to enter.
Scroll between parameters when in a specific menu or sub-menu.
Increase a parameter value.
Press to view the meters when the main display is shown.
Select the menu to enter.

Select the sub-menu to enter.
Scroll between parameters when in a specific menu or sub-menu.
Decrease a parameter value.
Press to view the meters when the main display is shown.
Press to start the motor when the starter is connected for local display control.
START Press to activate the BIST (Built-In Self test)
If 2-wire control is used or the Start button is disabled, this button is inoperative.
Press to stop the motor when the starter is connected for local display control.
STOP If 2-wire control is used or the Stop button is disabled, this button is inoperative.

Menu Structure
The Micro II control has a 2 level menu structure. There are eight main menus that contain
parameters related to the different functions of the starter and five of the main menus contain
additional sub-menus that divide the parameters into functional groups. The following shows the
structure of the menu structure.
Table 39, Main Menu
Motor Meters &
Quick Start Starter Setup Motor Protection
Nameplate Relays
Starter Modes Overload Class Meters Setup
Standard
Forward1 Profile Line Current
Relays
Extended
Forward2 Profile Line Voltage
Relays
Tachometer Setup Line Frequency
Decel Setup Ground Fault
Port Ctl Setup Shorted Scr
True Torque Ramp Over Curr. Trip
Under Curr. Trip
Start Lockouts
Starting Timers
Permissive Input
Misc.
Fault Classes
Continued
Event Recorder Control Config Factory Setup RTD Setup

System Clock Hardware Setup Rtd Module Setup
System Password Bist Setup/Run Rtd Setpnts 1-8
Comm. Settings Factory Control RTD Setpnts 9-16
Options List
Software Part#
Changing a Parameter
To change a parameter, follow these steps;
• View the desired parameter by following the “Viewing a Parameter” instructions.
• Press the Enter button to switch to the change parameter screen.
• Press the Up or Down buttons to get the desired value on the screen.
• Press the Enter button to store the new value.
Example
The ramp time is set to 30 seconds and it is to be changed to 20 seconds.
The following steps must be taken to change the ramp time.
• Press the Menu button to enter the menu system.
• Press the Down button twice to get to the Starter Setup screen.
• Press the Enter button to access the Starter Setup menu.
• Press the Down button once to display the Forward1 Profile.
• Press the Enter button to access the Forward1 Profile sub-menu.
• Press the Down button twice to display the Ramp Time parameter.
• Press the Enter button to allow a change to the ramp time.
• Press the Down button repeatedly to change the Ramp Time to the desired value.
• Press the Enter button to store the value.
• Press the Menu button repeatedly to return to the main display.

Quick Start
Motor FLA
Parameter Description
The motor FLA parameter must be set to the full load amps of the motor connected to the starter
for the starter to function correctly.
NOTE: The starter uses the entered motor FLA for every current based calculation. If the motor
FLA is not entered correctly, the current ramp profile and many of the starter’s advanced
protection features will not function properly.
Parameter Values
The motor FLA parameter is adjustable from 1 to 1200 amps in 1-amp increments.
Parameter Default
The default value for the motor FLA is 1 amp.
Serv. Fact (Service Factor)

Description
The service factor parameter should be set to the service factor of the motor. The service factor is
used for the overload calculations. The service factor is factory set, will be checked by the start-up
technician and should not require further adjustment. If the service factor of the motor is not
known, then the service factor should be set to 1.00.
Values
The service factor can be set from 1.00 to 1.99, in 0.01 increments.
NOTE: The NEC (National Electrical Code) does not allow the service factor to be set above 1.40.
Check with other local electrical codes for their requirements.
Default
The default value for the service factor is 1.15.
Start Mode
Description
The Start Mode parameter allows for an optimal start of the motor based on the application. For a
description of the possible Start Mode parameters, refer to page 31 in the Operations chapter.
Values
The Start Mode Parameter can be set to Curr, TT, or Tach.
Default
The default value for the Start Mode is Curr.
Stop Mode
Description
The Stop Mode parameter allows for the most suitable stop of the motor based on the application.
For a description of the possible Stop Mode parameters, refer to page 31 in the Operations chapter
of the starter manual.
Values
The Stop Mode can be set to Coas, VDCL, or TT.
Default
The default value for the Stop Mode is Coas.
Int. Curr. (initial current)
Description
The initial current parameter is set as a percentage of the motor FLA parameter setting. The initial
current parameter sets the current that will initially reach the motor when a start is commanded.

If the motor does not rotate within a few seconds after a start command, the initial current should
be increased. If the motor takes off too quickly after a start command, the initial current should be
decreased.
The initial current must be set to a value that is lower than the maximum current parameter setting.
A typical setting for the initial current parameter is from 50% to 175%.
Values
The initial current is adjustable from 50% to 400% in 1% intervals.
Default
The default value for the initial current is 100%.
Max. Curr. (maximum current)
Description
The maximum current parameter is set as a percentage of the motor FLA parameter setting. The
maximum current parameter performs two functions. It sets the current for the end of the ramp
profile and sets the maximum current that is allowed to reach the motor while the motor is being
started.
If the ramp time expires before the motor has reached full speed, the starter will hold the current at
the maximum current level until the stall time expires, the motor reaches full speed, or the
overload trips.
Typically, the maximum current is set to 600% unless the power system or load dictates the setting
of a lower maximum current.
Values
The maximum current is adjustable from 100% to 600% in 1% intervals.
Default
The default value for the maximum current is 600%.
Ramp Time
Description
The ramp time sets the amount of time that it takes for the starter to linearly increase the current
from the initial current level to the maximum current level. A typical ramp time setting is from 15
to 30 seconds.
Settings
The ramp time is adjustable from 0 to 120 seconds in 1 second intervals.
Default
The default value for the ramp time is 15 seconds.
Overload
Description
If there is more than one motor connected, the motor FLA should be set to the sum of the
connected motor full load.
amps.Values
Class 1 to 40 in steps of 1.
Default
The default value for the overload parameter is 10.

Phase Order
Description
The line phasing parameter sets the phase sensitivity of the starter. This can be used to protect the
motor from a possible change in the incoming phase sequence. If the incoming phase sequence
does not match the set phase rotation, the starter will display phs err while stopped and will fault if
a start is attempted.
Values
The line phasing can be set to:
• INS - will run with either phase sequence
• ABC - will only run with ABC phase sequence
• CBA - will only run with CBA phase sequence
Default
The default value for the phase sensitivity parameter is INS.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting charts can be used to help solve some of the more common
problems that occur.
Table 40, Motor will not start, no output to motor.

Display Cause Solution
Fault Displayed. Shown on display. See fault code table.
Watchdog LED on. CPU card problem. Consult McQuayService.
Control voltage is absent. Check for proper control voltage.
Display is blank. FU1 on power card. Replace FU1.
Ribbon Cables. Check ribbon cables.
Control Devices Check control devices
Stopped
Display buttons disabled. Enable display buttons.
Missing at least one phase of main
No line Check power system.
power
Table 41, Motor rotates but does not reach full speed.
Fault displayed. Shown on display See fault code table.
Mechanical problems. Check for load binding. Check motor.
Accel or Running
Abnormally low line voltage. Fix line voltage problem
Table 42, Deceleration profile not operating correctly.

Time setting. or improper level
Motor stops too quickly. Contact McQuayService
setting.
Time seems correct but motor Decel level 1
Contact McQuayService
surges at start of decel.
Time seems correct but motor Decel level 2.
stops before cycle complete. TruTorque DCL End Torque
Time seems correct but water Decel level 2.
hammer occurs at end of cycle. TruTorque DCL End Torque
Table 43, Motor stops while running.

Fault displayed. Shown on display. See fault code table.
Control voltage is absent. Check control wiring and voltage.
Display is blank.
FU1 on power card Replace fuse.
Stopped Control devices. Check control system.

Table 44, Other situations.
Power Metering not Fix CT installation. White dot to line
CT installed wrong.
working. side.
TruTorque Ramp
CT installed wrong. Fix CT installation. White dot to line side
not working.
Motor current or Motor Verify motor is operating correctly.
voltage fluctuates Energy saver Set energy saver to off.
with steady load. Power connection. Shut off power and check connections
Shut off all power and check
Erratic operation. Loose connections.
connections.
Ramp time.
Initial current.
Maximum current setting.
Accelerates too
Kick Start. Contact McQuayService
quickly.
Improper FLA setting.
Initial torque.
Maximum torque.
Ramp time.
Initial current.
Maximum current setting.
Accelerates too
Kick Start. Contact McQuayService
slowly
Improper FLA setting.
Initial torque.
Maximum torque.
Duty cycle. Cool between starts.
High ambient. Provide better ventilation.
Motor overheats. Too long acceleration time. Reduce motor load.
Wrong overload setting. Select correct overload setting.
Too long jog cycle. Jog operation reduces motor cooling and
increases current. Shorten jog cycle.
Wiring fault. Identify fault and correct.
Motor short circuit. Power factor correction capacitors Move PFCC to line side of starter.
(PFCC) on starter output.
Wiring. Check wiring and correct.
Fans do not operate Fuse. Replace fuse.
Fan failed. Replace fan.
Display buttons Display ribbon cable. Check cable on back of display.
don’t work. Display faulty. Replace display.

Fault/Log Codes
The following is a list of the possible fault and log codes that can be generated depending on the
type of starter.
The fault class lists the default setting for each fault; either critical or non-critical.
NonC = Non-critical Crit = Critical
Table 45, Fault/Log Codes
Fault/ Fault
Fault/Event Description/Possible Solutions
Log Clas
Recorder Text
No. s
1 NonC Sequence Not CBA Incoming phase sequence is actually ABC but starter is set to CBA
2 NonC Sequence Not ABC Incoming phase Sequence is actually CBA but starter is set to ABC
3 NonC No Phase Order No phase order detected.
Line frequency went above the high freq. trip setting
Line power quality problem.
4 NonC High Freq. Trip
Low control power problem.
Generator governor is malfunctioning
Line frequency went below the low freq. trip setting
5 NonC Low Freq. Trip Line power quality problem.
Low control power problem.
Generator governor malfunctioning.
Jog input (JC13-4) was energized while the starter was running.
6 NonC Jog Not Allowed Stop the starter by removing the run command before requesting a jog
(JC13-4).
The jog input (JC13-4) was de-energized while the starter was
operating in the jog mode.
7 NonC 100% Not Allowed
Stop the starter by removing the run command before removing the jog
command (JC13-4).
The jog direction was changed while the starter was operating in the
jog mode.
9 NonC Dir Change Fault
Stop the starter by removing the run command before changing the
state of the reversing input (JC13-6).
15 Crit Phase Order Err Phase order error.
16 Crit Bad OP Code Err Bad operating-code error
17 NonC Over voltage L1 The voltage on line 1 went above the high/low voltage setting
20 NonC Low line voltage#1 The voltage on line 1 went below the high/low voltage setting
23 NonC Curr. Imbal. HL1 The current on line 1 went above the current imbalance setting
26 NonC Curr. Imbal. LL1 The current on line 1 went below the current imbalance setting
Bad RAM battery.
Replace IC16 or computer card to correct problem.
29 Crit Bad RAM Battery To clear fault, hold the down arrow key and perform a computer reset.
Continue holding the down arrow key until fault 30 appears on the
display
The factory defaults for the parameters have been loaded.
30 Crit Def Param Loaded Reset the computer to clear the fault.
All parameters have to be re-programmed as necessary.
Starter is not a reversing unit.
31 NonC REV Not Allowed
Remove reverse command from reverse input (JC13-6).
The Built-in Self Test was canceled.
46 NonC BIST Canceled The disconnect was closed.
Line power was applied to the starter.
There was no tachometer feedback signal detected when a start was
49 NonC Tach Loss
commanded.
Continued on next page.

Fault/ Fault
Log Clas
Recorder Text
No. s
The door mounted keypad has failed.
50 Crit Key Pad Failure The Stop or Start button was held down while a computer reset was
performed or while power was applied to the unit.
During TruTorque ramping, the motor current exceeded the TruTorque
51 Crit TT Overcurrent Limit
Overcurrent Trip level
Current flow above the no current at run setting was detected while the
52 Crit Curr. At Stop starter was stopped.
Examine starter for shorted SCRs.
The motor current went below the no current at run setting while the
starter was running.
53 NonC No Curr. At Run
The load was disconnected while running.
The motor is being driven by the load.
56 NonC Phase Detection
64 Dis Bad RTD Detected A bad RTD was detected (open or shorted lead).
65 NonC RTD Alarm Limit A RTD alarm set point was exceeded.
Communications with the RTD module was lost.
66 NonC RTD Comm Loss Check RS-485 wiring between the RTD module and card.
Check 24VDC RTD module power supply.
67 NonC PWR DIP data Lost PWR DIP data lost
The jog timer (see page ) expired.
68 NonC Jog Timer Limit
Examine reason for extended jog operation.
The zero speed timer (see page 71) expired.
69 NonC Zero Speed Timer
• Check motor for jammed or overloaded condition
Control power is too low.
70 NonC Low Control PWR Examine control power transformer input and output voltages.
Check wiring between control power source and starter.
71 NonC Ground Fault A ground fault current above the ground fault setting was detected.
72 Crit DIP SW set Wrong CT burden DIP switch set incorrectly.
Set switches correctly (see page 21).
The bypass contactor failed to stay energized.
73 NonC Bypass Fault Check separate bypass for proper wiring.
Check integral bypass (RSxB units) control card fuses.
The motor was not at full speed before the UTS time expired.
74 NonC UTS Timer Limit
Check motor for jammed or overloaded condition.
Power was removed from the external trip input on the computer card
75 NonC External Trip (JC13-1).
Trip input delay is set to short
76 Crit Disconnect Open A start was commanded while the disconnect was open.
The in-line contactor did not close.
Check wiring to coil of contactor.
77 NonC In-line Fault
Check feedback wiring from auxiliary contactor to JC13-4 terminal.
check in-line fault delay
78 NonC Over Curr Trip The current went above the over-current trip setting
79 NonC Under Curr Trip The current went below the under-current trip setting
The field current was above the maximum field current setting.
80 NonC High Field Curr. • Examine parameter settings for improper adjustment.
• Examine field for problem causing the high field current
There was no synchronous field current.
81 NonC Field Loss
Check wiring and motor for open field circuit.
The motor came out of synchronization while it was operating.
Examine the motor load for an overload.
82 NonC Loss of SYNC Increase the field current up to the maximum for the motor.
Change from power factor control to current control mode for a varying
load
The motor power factor went above the high power factor trip
83 NonC High PF Trip
setting.
The motor power factor went below the low power factor trip
84 NonC Low PF Trip
setting.
The motor was not synchronized before the sequence timer
87 NonC Incomplete Seq.
expired.
90 Crit OL Lock Used to set the operation of the overload.
Continued on next page.

Fault/ Fault
Log Clas
Recorder Text
No. s
The start/stop circuitry has failed.
91 Crit Unauthorized RUN A fast start/stop sequence was performed.
Check wire connected to terminal JC13-3.
92 Crit Shorted SCR A shorted SCR on line 1 was detected
• Check all 3 SCRs for shorts
93 Crit Shorted SCR A shorted SCR on line 2 was detected.
Check all 3 SCRs for shorts
94 Crit Shorted SCR A shorted SCR on line 3 was detected
Check all 3 SCRs with ohmmeter for shorts.
95 Crit Shorted SCR Shorted SCRs on line 2 and 3 were detected
98 NonC No Mains Power A start was commanded while no line power was detected.
99 Crit I. O. C. A very high current was detected.
Check the motor and wiring for short circuits.
101 Blank Log Blank Log.
102 Log:Disconnect O Log:Disconnect open.
103 Log:DIR Change The direction of the starter was changed.
104 Start Commanded A start command was given.
105 Stop Commanded A stop command was given.
The stop sequence is complete and the starter has removed power
106 Stop Complete
from the motor.
107 Log: System UTS Log: System UTS (up to speed).
147 Log:BIST Entered Log:BIST entered.
148 Log:BIST Passed Log:BIST passed.
154 Log:Password CLR Log:Password cleared.
155 Log:Events CLR Log:Event log cleared.
156 Log:System Reset Log:System Reset.
Log:Hardware PWR
157 Log:Hardware PWR UP.
UP
158 Log:Emerg Reset Log:Emergency reset.
Log:Time
159 Log:Time changed.
Changed
160 PWR Ret BYP IN Line power returned while the bypass contactor was in.
161 PWR Ret BYP OUT Line power returned after the bypass contactor was dropped out.
162 PWR Loss Voltage PORT mode was entered due to low line voltage.
163 PWR Loss Current PORT mode was entered due to loss of current.
164 PORT BYP Open Bypass contactor was dropped out while in PORT mode.
165 Log:System Reset The unit was reset.
169 RTD Warn Limit One of the RTD warning set points was exceeded.
185 Log:Loss of SYNC Log:Loss of SYNC.
186 Log:If Ctrl Mode Log:If Ctrl Mode.
188 Log:By-Pass Drop The integral bypass contactors dropped out and were re-energized.
Possible short term drop in line voltage.
189 Log:OL Warn The thermal overload went above 90% thermal content.
190 Log:OL Lock The thermal overload tripped.
Check motor and load for cause of overload.

LED Diagnostics
There are several LEDs located on the Micro II circuit cards. These LEDs can be used to help
troubleshoot problems with the starter. Refer to the circuit card layouts for LED locations.
Table 46, LED Diagnostics

CARD LED # NAME INDICATION
Watch Dog/Power On when reset/CPU failure/control voltage
LEDC1
Fail/Reset failure.
Computer LEDC2 Control power On if control voltage is present.
NS DeviceNet Network Status See DeviceNet manual.
MS DeviceNet Module Status See DeviceNet manual.
DE Data Enable On when card is transmitting data.
TXD Transmit Data On when card is transmitting data.
Local I/O RXD Receive Data On when card is receiving data.
Controller Card LED1 Operation Flashes when card is operating.
On when valid data is received over the master
LED2 Communication
link.
Indicates forward SCR condition;
Stop - LEDs must be on or the SCR is shorted
LEDP1
Start - LEDs will become dimmer as motor
Power LEDP2 SCR Status
accelerates.
LEDP3
Run - LEDs must be fully off or the SCR is open
or misfiring.
Indicates SCR condition;
Stop - LEDs will be off when stopped.
Condition of SCR’s
Start - LEDs will be bright when the in-line is
L1 and L2 - SCR’s A and B
L1 - L6 energized. LED’s will go progressively dimmer
L3 and L4 - SCR’s C and D
Pulse Generator as motor accelerates.
L5 and L6 - SCR’s E and F
Run - LED’s will be off when motor reaches full
voltage.
These LEDs will be on, while ramping, to
A-F SCR gate voltage
indicate that gate power is reaching the SCR’s.
Preventive Maintenance
During Commissioning
• Torque all power connections during commissioning, including pre-wired equipment.
• Check all control wiring for loose connections.
• If fans are installed, check for proper operation.
One Month After Commissioning
• Re-torque all power connections, including pre-wired equipment.
• If fans are installed, check for proper operation.
After First Month of Operation
• Re-torque all power connections, including pre-wired equipment annually.
• Clean accumulated dust with clean compressed air.
• Inspect cooling fans, if present, every three months.
• Clean or replace air vent filters every three months.

Sequence of Operation
Thermal Expansion Valve, Models 079 - 154

The following sequence of events describes a typical WDC start and subsequent compressor
staging process (on multi-compressor applications). No attempt is made in this section to describe
all the contingency features of the code. The purpose of this section is to provide the operator with
some insight into how the centrifugal chiller distributed control process works to start and stage
compressors.
The code is laid out to ultimately control four chillers with four compressors on each chiller. The
polling routine described below searches for all possible compressors (16 total), even though there
may be only one compressor involved. The code works the same for a stand alone WSC model,
which is a simple one-compressor case, or a dual compressor, WDC, setup. The Max Comp On
setpoint is used to limit the number of compressors that can run at one time (not the number being
polled).
Chiller Starting
1. When the Unit state is switched to Auto, the compressors on a dual, or multi-compressor setup,
poll each other (1 to 2 minutes) to determine which will be NEXT_ON. The outcome of the
NEXT_ON search is determined by the Staging Sequence selected by the operator. Only one
compressor at a time can be selected to be NEXT_ON, and only compressors without active
alarms. The NEXT_ON status is indicated by lighting the right arrow button on that
compressor's controller keypad. If the NEXT_ON compressor has Start-to-Start or Stop-to-
Start timers running, the chiller will wait for them to clear.
2. When the Unit controller receives the NEXT_ON flag from one of it’s compressors, it will
start it’s Evap Pump (Evap Start State) and wait for the Recirculation time, at a minimum, then
it will wait "till the end of time" for the flow switch to close. When flow is confirmed, the
Evap State will switch to Run.
3. Approximately one min after NEXT_ON is set in the compressor, the compressor will look at
the Evap LWT to determine if Start-Delta-T has been exceeded. If so the Stage-Up-Now flag
is set, and if Evap State equals Run, the compressor start sequence will begin [Comp Start (oil
pump) state].
4. When the required net oil pressure is achieved, the compressor will transition to PreLube state
and when the Vanes_Closed switch is made (compressor cleared to start) the Unit controller
will start the Condenser Pump.
If the Vanes_Closed switch is not made within the Prelube time plus 30 seconds, a Vanes-
Open-No-Start alarm is declared.
If condenser flow is not established within a time period after the vanes closed signal, a
Condenser Flow alarm is declared. The time period is equal to the Prelube time plus 30
seconds. Note: It is possible for the Prelube state to successfully run for twice the Prelube
time plus 60 seconds, and not create an alarm.
5. In order to transition from Prelube to Compressor run state the following flags must be set:
Unit_State_Auto, Evap_State_Run, Cond_State_Run, Vanes_Closed, and Prelube timer
expired. Given this the lead compressor will start.

Compressor Staging
1. If the Normal (default) Staging Sequence on a WDC chiller is selected, and a compressor (the
lead) has just started, the lag compressor’s polling routine will declare it as the NEXT_ON
compressor.
2. Once the lead compressor has satisfied the Soft Loading requirement, and judged to be at
Full Load, the Lag compressor (on multiple compressor applications) will determine when to
stage up as follows.
3. The Lag compressor will initiate a start sequence when the following events occur: a) Full
Load flag received from lead compressor, b) Evap LWT slope is less than minimum pull
down rate, c) Evap LWT exceeds the Stage-Delta-T setpoint.
4. The initial step in the Lag start sequence is to send a flag to the lead compressor causing it to
continuously unload the vanes for the duration of two Postlube time periods. This reduces
the head pressure that the lag compressor will have to overcome when it starts. Note that
after the two Postlube periods, the lead compressor will load back up regardless of the lag
compressor’s run status.
5. The lag compressor will wait for a period of time equal to the Postlube minus the Prelube
time before starting it’s oil pump. This coordinates the two compressors so that as the lead
unloads to the vanes closed condition, the lag compressor is completing the Prelube state and
both compressor are released to load up together. One minute after the lag compressor starts,
Amp balancing takes affect to share the load.
Determining Full Load Status

Since the chiller's Full Load status doesn't correspond to %RLA, a direct comparison cannot be
made. That is to say that the chiller can be running flat out (vanes fully open) at 90 %RLA. The
%RLA number is greatly affected by the chiller's operating conditions (i.e. condenser water,
evap Delta-T).
The following describes the six parameters used to set the Full Load indication for a compressor.
1. Vane position – Vane position is not measured directly. On Chillers with a VFD, a switch is
used to detect "Vanes_Open". Chiller's without a VFD use a "Full Load" timer (Set Comp
SPs (4). This timer sums the time that the load vanes solenoid is pulsed. Any unload pulses
will reset the timer. When the continuous load pulse time exceeds the setpoint the
Vanes_Open flag is set.
2. VFD Speed - A flag is set if the VFD is equal or above 100% speed.
3. Max_Amps - A flag is set if %RLA is equal to, or above Max_Amps.
4. Demand Limit - A Flag is set if %RLA is equal to, or above a % demand limit (either 4-
20mA signal or network amp limit).
5. Max Capacity based on pressure - A Flag is set if Evap Saturated Pressure is equal to, or
below the Evap Inhibit loading setpoint "LowEvPrHold" found under SET ALARM LMTs
(1).
A low refrigerant charge can cause this flag to be set at lower than expected capacity, but it
is still an indication that the chiller has reached maximum capacity.
6. Soft loading - If the operator has enabled the SoftLoad feature, the first compressor (on the
pLAN network) to run will inhibit the following flags while the SET UNIT SPs (6)
"SoftLoadRamp" timer is running; Vanes_Open, Max_Amps, Demand Limit, and Max
Capacity.

The Compressor's Full Load Status indication is configured into two modes, with and without
VFD.
1. With VFD - Full Load is indicated with Vanes_Open and VFD Speed (>100%).
2. Without VFD - Full Load is indicated when SoftLoad is not active, and any of the
following logic or flags are set; Vanes_Open, Max-Amps, Demand Limit, or Max Capacity
(pressure).
The unit's (chiller) Full Load indication sent out over the BAS interface (bit #0 of Integer 22) is set
if the number of compressors (on this chiller) running at Full Load is equal to, or greater than the
sum of compressors running and available to run (on this chiller). A compressor is considered
available if both Start and Stop timers are clear, inhibit switches and flags are set to enable, No
Alarms pending, and the compressor is on-line (pLAN); or the compressor is running and on-line.
Available compressors (bits 1-4 of Integer 22) are inhibited if Unit Mode Source is not set to
Network (BAS), however the Unit Full Load indication will be valid regardless of the Source type.
Electronic Expansion Valve, Models 050 - 063

The following text describes the operation and sequence of events currently used to control the
electronic expansion valve equipped units.
Chiller Starting
When the Unit state is switched to Auto, the compressors poll each other (1 - 2 min.) to determine
which will be NEXT_ON. The outcome of the NEXT_ON search is determined by the default
Staging Sequence or one selected by the operator. Only one compressor at a time can be selected
to be NEXT_ON, and only compressors without active alarms. The NEXT_ON status is indicated
by lighting the right arrow button on that compressor's controller. If the NEXT_ON compressor
has Start-to-Start or Stop-to-Start timers running, the chiller will wait for them to clear (this would
be an abnormal event).
1. When the Unit controller receives the NEXT_ON flag from one of its compressors, it will
close Relay #7 for two seconds. This prompts the valve to close and re-calibrate its stop
(closed) position. The re-calibration (“Pump Down”) process normally takes 10 seconds (1
minute max.) to complete. After re-calibration is complete, the valve should remain closed.
During this time the Evap Pump starts (Evap Start State) and waits until flow is confirmed
before switching the Evap State to Run.
2. Approximately one minute after NEXT_ON is set in the compressor, the compressor will look
at the Evap LWT to determine if Start-Delta-T has been exceeded. If so, the Stage-Up-Now
flag is set, the valve opens fully, and if Evap State equals Run, the compressor start sequence
will begin [Comp Start (oil pump) state].
When the required net oil pressure is achieved, the compressor will transition to PreLube state and
when the Vanes_Closed switch is made (compressor cleared to start), the Unit controller will start
the Condenser Pump.
• If the Vanes_Closed switch is not made within the Prelube time plus 30 seconds, a Vanes-
Open-No-Start alarm is declared.
• If condenser flow is not established within a time period after the vanes closed signal, a
Condenser Flow alarm is declared. The time period is equal to the Prelube time plus 30
seconds.
Note: It is possible for the Prelube state to successfully run for twice the Prelube time plus 60
seconds, and not create an alarm.

3. In order to transition from Prelube to Compressor Run state, the following flags must be set:
Unit_State_Auto, Evap_State_Run, Cond_State_Run, Vanes_Closed, and Prelube timer
expired. Given this, the lead compressor will start.
Chiller Pull-Down
1. Working under Evap Pressure control, the valve will slowly close during the Pull-Down
process.
2. When the Evap leaving water temp has been pulled below the Drop Out (DO AA.A°F) set
point, the valve will switch to Program control. Which uses an equation based on Condenser
delta Temp and Lift temperature to position the valve.
3. An Error signal is derived from the suction superheat and liquid approach parameters, and
used to make fine offset adjustments to the valve’s position.
Evaporator Drain Function

If the chiller is off, and the evaporator entering water temp equals the condenser entering water
temp, the expansion valve will open 30% to allow refrigerant to drain back into the condenser
vessel.
Operating the Chiller Control System

Interface Panel On/Off
The Operator Interface Panel is turned on and off with a push-push switch located at the upper-left
corner on the rear of the panel. ON is the outermost switch position and a white band will be
visible on the switch stem. Off is innermost and no white is visible.
The screen is equipped with a screen saver that blackens the screen. Touching it anywhere
reactivates the screen. If the screen is black, touch it first to be sure it is on before using the
ON/OFF switch.
Start/Stop Unit
There are four ways to start/stop the chiller. Three are selected in SETPOINT\MODE\SP3, the
fourth way is through panel-mounted switches:
Operator Interface Panel (LOCAL)
Home Screen 1 has AUTO and STOP buttons that are only active when the unit is in "LOCAL
CONTROL". This prevents the unit from being accidentally started or stopped when it is under
control from a remote switch or BAS. When these buttons are pressed, the unit will cycle through
its normal starting or stopping sequence. On dual compressor units, both compressors will be
stopped and normal dual compressor starting procedure will be in effect.
Remote SWITCH
Selecting SWITCH in SP3 will put the unit under the control of a remote switch that must be
wired into the control panel (see Figure 2 on page 10).
BAS
BAS input is field-wired into a card that is factory-installed on the unit controller.
Control Panel Switches

The unit control panel, located adjacent to the Interface Panel has switches inside the panel for
stopping the unit and compressors. When the UNIT switch is placed in the OFF position the
chiller will shut down through the normal shutdown sequence whether one or two compressors.

The COMPRESSOR switch(s) (two on dual compressor units) will immediately shut down the
compressor without going through the shutdown sequence when placed in the OFF position. It is
equivalent to an emergency stop switch.
Change Setpoints
Set points are easily changed on the Operator Interface Touch Screen (OITS). A complete
description of the procedure begins on page 24. Set points can also be changed in the unit
controller but this is not recommended except in an emergency when the OITS is unavailable.
Alarms
A red ALARM light in the lower middle of any screen is illuminated if there is an alarm. If the
optional remote alarm is wired in, it too will be energized.
There are three types of alarms:
• FAULT, equipment protection alarms that shut a unit or compressor off.
• Problem, limit alarms that limit compressor loading in response to an out-of-normal condition.
If the condition that caused a limit alarm is corrected, the alarm light will be cleared
automatically.
• Warning, notification only, no action taken by controller.
Any type will light the ALARM light. Procedures for dealing with alarms are shown below:
1. Press the alarm light button. This will go directly to the ACTIVE ALARMS screen.
2. The alarm description (with date stamp) will be shown.
3. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE button to recognize the alarm.
4. Correct the condition causing the alarm.
5. Press the CLEAR button to clear the alarm from the controller. If the fault condition is not
fixed, the alarm will continue to be on and the unit will not be able to be restarted.
Component Failure
Chiller Operation without the Operator Interface Panel
The Interface Panel communicates with the unit and compressor controllers, displaying data and
transmitting touch screen inputs to the controllers. It does no actual controlling and the chiller can
operate without it. Should the Touch Screen become inoperable, no commands are necessary for
continuing unit operation. The unit controller can be used to view operational data and to change
setpoints if necessary.
Chiller Operation without the Unit Controller

The Touch Screen receives most of its operational data from the unit controller and if the unit
controller is not operational considerable data will be absent from the screen. Tower control of
fans and/or bypass valve will be disabled and tower operation will be interrupted and require
manual intervention to continue operation.

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Operating Manual OM CentrifMicro ΙΙ-1

MicroTech ΙΙ™ Controller

For Centrifugal Chillers and Templifiers™

Manufactured in an ISO certified facility.

McQuay" and MicroTech are registered trademarks of McQuay International

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Temperature and humidity considerations

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OPERATOR Color Graphics

UNIT BAS UNIT

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Key-to-Screen Pathway MENU Key

ARROW Keys ENTER Key

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Table 2, Unit Controller, Digital Inputs

Table 3, Unit Controller, Digital Outputs

Table 4, Unit Controller, Analog Outputs

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Table 5, Compressor Controller, Analog Inputs

Table 6, Compressor Controller, Digital Inputs

Table 7, Compressor Controller, Analog Outputs

Table 8, Compressor Controller, Digital Outputs

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Signal Converter Board

Transducer Converter Board

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NOTE: J1 connection board is located in back of J2.

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Isolated pLAN for

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Operator Interface (OITS) Settings

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PRESS VIEW PRESS HISTORY

PRESS VIEW PRESS VIEW

PRESS MENU PRESS VIEW

BAR GRAPHS COMPRESSOR STATE SEE FIGURE 10

SCHEMATIC COMPRESSOR I/O SEE FIGURE 11

UNIT I/O SEE FIGURE 12

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Figure 6, Home View Screen, Single Compressor Unit

Home View Screen

Table 10, UNIT STATUS Combinations

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Action Buttons for:

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Figure 9, Expanded Starter View Screen

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HISTORY VIEW SET

Figure 11, View Menu

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For example, pressing the Compressor-State button will yield the

Figure 13, View Compressor Input/Output Status

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Pressing the Evaporator or Condenser buttons on Detail View Screen will