File In/With: – SI0507
New 522
Equipment YVAA and YVFA
Affected:
Service
Information Air-cooled Screw Chiller Economizer Check Valve
Removal and Backflow Control Instructions
GENERAL
Updates have been made to the design of the economizer line feeding into the compressor port, to remove the check
valve from new production YVAA and YVFA chillers. In the case of economizer check valve failures on existing
YVAA and YVFA chillers in the field, it is critical to completely remove the check valve from the economizer line
and follow the steps provided in this Service Instruction to update the chiller software to the latest production ver-
sion and setup the software to allow for economizer backflow controls.
Steps to install and setup the software after economizer check valve has been removed:
1. Remove the damaged/failed check valve from the economizer line using a pipe cutter appropriate for the pipe
size. A reciprocating saw should not be used to cut and remove the check valve. Proper care must be taken to
clean the economizer line and ensure no debris is present in the system after the check valve has been removed.
2. Once the check valve is removed and economizer line is serviced back in place, perform leak check, evacua-
tion and charging as needed, per the instructions provided in the IOM. Refer to Form 201.28-NM1.1 for YVAA
IOM and 201.31-ICOM1 for YVFA IOM..
3. After the system(s) is charged to the nameplate data, update the chiller software to the latest version by follow-
ing the procedure listed below:
a. Record all the unit settings prior to performing the software upgrade.
b. Enter the UNIT SETUP Mode by pressing PROGRAM key, entering the Passcode 4245, and pressing
ENTER.
c. Under Unit Setup mode, scroll down by using the arrow keys on the keypad to find DATA LOG TO SD
Card and turn this option OFF.
d. Power down the unit following LOTO procedures.
e. Verify that power has been completely removed and unit is safe to enter per LOTO procedures.
f. Open main VSD panel door.
Work on this equipment should only be done by properly trained personnel who are qualified to work on this
type of equipment. Failure to comply with this requirement could expose the worker, the equipment and the building
and its inhabitants to the risk of injury or property damage.
The instructions on this service information letter are written assuming the individual who will perform this work
is a fully trained HVAC & R journeyman or equivalent, certified in refrigerant handling and recovery techniques, and
knowledgeable with regard to electrical lock out/tag out procedures. The individual performing this work should be
aware of and comply with all Johnson Controls, national, state and local safety and environmental regulations while
carrying out this work. Before attempting to work on any equipment, the individual should be thoroughly familiar
with the equipment by reading and understanding the associated service literature applicable to the equipment. If
you do not have this literature, you may obtain it by contacting a Johnson Controls Service Office.
Should there be any question concerning any aspect of the tasks outlined in this bulletin, please consult a
Johnson Controls Service Office prior to attempting the work. Please be aware that this information may be time
sensitive and that Johnson Controls reserves the right to revise this information at any time. Be certain you are
working with the latest information.
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g. Remove currently installed SD card found in the Microboard SD card slot.
h. Use the SD card with the new software version (P/N: 031-03476-010) and rename the software file
“SOFTWARE.ELF” before installing the SD Card on the Microboard.
i. Insert the SD Card with the new software file into the SD Card reader slot on the Microboard
j. Close main VSD panel door.
k. Remove LOTO and provide power to the chiller. DO NOT START THE CHILLER. Unit switch must
be OFF.
l. Enter the UNIT SETUP Mode by pressing PROGRAM key, entering the Passcode 4245, and pressing
ENTER. Scroll thru the Unit Setup mode menu to find UPDATE SOFTWARE FROM SD CARD and
press ENABLE, followed by ENTER (check mark sign) on the keypad.
m. Allow the chiller to update the software.
n. After the chiller has finished updating the software, press SERVICE followed by the ENTER (check
mark) key to verify that the software has been updated to the latest version.
o. Enter the UNIT SETUP Mode by pressing PROGRAM key, entering the Passcode 4245, and pressing
ENTER.
p. Scroll thru the menu to find DATA LOG TO SD CARD and turn this option ON.
q. Verify all unit settings previously recorded are set in the chiller. Adjust as required.
4. After the latest software version has been uploaded on the chiller, enable the Economizer Backflow controls by
following the steps provided below:
The procedure to enable economizer backflow controls should only be used for YVAA and YVFA
chillers with economizer check valve removed from the economizer line. Correct profile number for
economizer backflow control parameters profile should be selected for the YVAA/YVFA model and
compressor type. Failure to select the correct profile number could result in malfunction of econo-
mizer backflow controls.
a. With the Unit switch off, enter the UNIT SETUP Mode by pressing PROGRAM key, entering the Pass-
code 4245, and pressing ENTER.
b. Under the Unit Setup mode, scroll down to ECONOMIZER BACKFLOW CONTROL by using the arrow
keys on the keypad and ENABLE this option. Confirm this action by pressing the ENTER (check mark)
key.
c. Once Economizer Backflow Control is enabled, the next step will be to select the Economizer Backflow
profile. Under the Unit Setup mode, scroll down to ECONOMIZER BACKFLOW CONTROL PARAM-
ETERS PROFILE using the arrow keys on the keypad and select the correct profile number for the com-
pressor type and chiller model and press ENTER (check mark) key. Economizer Backflow parameters
profile number is dependent on the chiller model and compressor type and care must be taken to ensure
that the correct profile number is selected for the specific compressor type and chiller model. The profile
number can be selected from the following table:
Chiller Model# Compressor Type LD31405
Figure 1 - YVAA/YVFA CHILLER EXAMPLE PIN CONFIGURATION
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Table 1 - Economizer Backflow Parameter Profile Selection Table for CTS Compressors
Economizer Backflow
Chiller Model Compressor Type
Control Parameter Profile
YVAA0153/YVAA0543 CTS 1
YVAA0183/YVAA0643 (PIN 38 = S or V) 2
YVAA0213/YVAA0743 3
YVAA0233/YVAA0843 4
YVAA0263/YVAA0943 5
YVAA0273/YVAA0963 6
YVAA0303/YVAA1093 7
YVAA0323/YVAA1143 8
YVAA0333/YVAA1173 9
YVAA0343/YVAA1193
10
YVFA0359/YVFA1239
YVAA0373/YVAA1343 11
YVAA0413/YVAA1443
12
YVFA0409/YVFA1419
YVAA0443/YVAA1543 13
YVAA0483/YVAA1693 14
YVAA0523/YVAA1843 15
YVAA0165/YVAA0565
16
YVFA0159/YVFA0539
YVAA0195/YVAA0665
17
YVFA0209/YVFA0709
YVAA0215/YVAA0765 18
YVAA0245/YVAA0865
19
YVFA0259/YVFA0889
YVAA0275/YVAA0965 20
YVAA0295/YVAA1015
21
YVFA0309/YVFA1069
YVAA0305/YVAA1065 22
YVAA0345/YVAA1215 23
YVAA0375/YVAA1315 24
YVAA0425/YVAA1515 25
YVAA0475/YVAA1665 26
YVAA0178/YVAA0588 27
YVAA0198/YVAA0688 28
YVAA0218/YVAA0788 29
YVAA0248/YVAA0888 30
YVAA0278/YVAA0988
31
YVFA0289/YVFA1009
YVAA0308/YVAA1088 32
YVAA0318/YVAA1188 33
YVAA0368/YVAA1288 34
YVAA0398/YVAA1388 35
YVAA0428/YVAA1488 36
YVAA0200/YVAA0700 37
YVAA0270/YVAA0960 38
YVAA0490/YVAA1650 39
YVAA0500/YVAA1700
40
YVFA0459/YVFA1589
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Table 2 - Economizer Backflow Parameter Profile Selection Table for WTS Compressors
Economizer Backflow
Chiller Model Compressor Type
Control Parameter Profile
YVAA0213/YVAA0743 WTS 41
(PIN 38 = W or C)
YVAA0233/YVAA0843 42
YVAA0263/YVAA0943 43
YVAA0273/YVAA0963 44
YVAA0303/YVAA1093 45
YVAA0323/YVAA1143 46
YVAA0333/YVAA1173 47
YVAA0343/YVAA1193 48
YVAA0215/YVAA0765 49
YVAA0245/YVAA0865 50
YVAA0275/YVAA0965 51
YVAA0295/YVAA1015 52
YVAA0305/YVAA1065 53
YVAA0345/YVAA1215 54
YVAA0218/YVAA0788 55
YVAA0248/YVAA0888 56
YVAA0278/YVAA0988 57
YVAA0308/YVAA1088 58
YVAA0318/YVAA1188 59
YVAA0200/YVAA0700 60
YVAA0270/YVAA0960 61
Table 3 - Economizer Backflow Parameter Profile Selection Table for GTS Compressors
Economizer Backflow
Chiller Model Compressor Type
Control Parameter Profile
YVAA0373/YVAA1343 GTS 62
(PIN 38 = G or H)
YVAA0413/YVAA1443 63
YVAA0443/YVAA1543 64
YVAA0483/YVAA1693 65
YVAA0523/YVAA1843 66
YVAA0490/YVAA1650 67
YVAA0500/YVAA1700 68
YVAA0550/YVAA1930 69
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