Chiller Trane RTHD
Chiller Trane RTHD
Optimus™ Water-Cooled
Chillers Model RTHD
150 to 430 (60 Hz) Nominal Tons
125 to 430 (50 Hz) Nominal Tons
Important Features
• High full-load energy efficiency reduces both operating and life-cycle costs.
• Tracer® UC800controlsenable:
• scrolling access to inputs and operating information via the LCD touch-screen display
• freedom from interoperability concerns with LonMark® and BACnet® communications
• job-specific communication options that allow greater reporting flexibility
• Improvedstartuptemperaturecapabilitiesandreducedsensitivitytocondenserwater
temperatures alleviate the most common startup concerns.
The industrial-grade design of the helical-rotary chiller is ideal for both industrial and commercial
markets, in applications such as office buildings, hospitals, schools, retail buildings, and industrial
[Link] linear unloading compressor, wide operating temperature range, advanced controls,
electronic expansion valve, short anti-recycle timers, and high efficiencies mean that this Trane
chiller is the perfect choice for tight temperature control in almost any application temperatures,
and under widely varying loads.
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reproduced in whole or in part without written permission. Trane reserves the right to revise this
publication at any time, and to make changes to its content without obligation to notify any person
of such revision or change.
Trademarks
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Revision History
• Updated Model Number Descriptions digit 35 – Factory Charge.
• Updated General Data tables.
• Added Certified AHRI Performance topic in Mechanical Specifications chapter.
• Updated AHRI logo in back cover.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Condenser Water Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Variable Evaporator Flow and Short Evaporator Water Loops . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Series Chiller Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dry Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heat Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Acoustic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Model Number Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tracer® AdaptiView™ TD7 Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Standard Units with Wye-Delta Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Units with AFD Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Units with Wye-Delta Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Units with AFD Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Unit Dimensions — Standard (Wye-Delta Starter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Dimensions — Units with AFD Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Certified AHRI Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Compressor and Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Unit-Mounted Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Evaporator and Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Refrigerant Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Oil Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tracer AdaptiView™ TD7 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Unit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Features and Benefits
Application Versatility and High Performance
• Optional AdaptiSpeed™ technology assures optimal performance at all operating conditions
• Adaptive Frequency™ Drive - Soft start provided as standard to reduce power in-rush at
start-up
• Screw compressor technology and the electronic expansion valve provide reliable
performance in an expanded range of operating temperatures.
• Tight water temperature control extends to operation of multiple chillers in parallel or series
configurations, offering further system design flexibility for maximum efficiency.
• Evaporator piping water volumes can be as small as two minutes of loop time minimizing the
need for buffer tank capacity.
• Extensive information on professional design selection and layout is available in a highly
readable, electronic format.
• Industrial / Low Temperature Process Cooling - Excellent operating temperature range and
precise control capabilities enable tight control with single chiller or series configuration.
• Ice/Thermal Storage - Specifiers and operators benefit from dual setpoint control and industry-
leading temperature, efficiency, and control capabilities, plus outstanding support through
partnership with Calmac, a strong Trane partner providing proven installation examples,
templates, and references that minimize design time, energy costs, and operating costs.
• Heat Recovery – Minimizes operating costs for the chilled water plant and boiler/hot water
heater, while providing consistent dehumidification.
• Rapid Restart™ capability minimizes downtime.
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Features and Benefits
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Features and Benefits
• The falling-film evaporator, developed by Trane, increases energy efficiency and minimizes
refrigerant charge.
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Application Considerations
Condenser Water Temperatures
With the model RTHD chiller, condenser head pressure control is necessary only if the unit starts
with leaving condenser water temperatures below or cannot rise to within 10 minutes.
When the application requires startup temperatures below the prescribed minimums, a variety of
system implementation options are available. Here are two recommended methods to control the
unit operating conditions for the purpose of refrigerant differential pressure control.
1. Condenser Entering Water Temperature Control
• Tower bypass may also be a valid control method if the chiller temperature requirements can
be maintained and the loop is small.
2. Condenser Water Flow Control
• To control a 2-way or 3-way valve, select the Condenser Regulating Valve Control option for
the Tracer® UC800 controls. This option enables the UC800 controls to send an analog
electronic signal for opening and closing the valve as necessary to maintain chiller
differential refrigerant pressure.
The minimum acceptable refrigerant pressure differential between condenser and evaporator is 23
psid (158.6 kPa) at all load conditions in order to ensure adequate oil circulation. The condenser and
evaporator pressure differential must be 15 psid (103.4 kPa) within 2 minutes of start up. This
equates to the condenser leaving water temperature being 14°F (7.8°C) higher than evaporator
leaving water temperature within 2 minutes of startup at typical operating conditions.
Trane chillers start and operate successfully and reliably over a range of load conditions with
controlled condenser pressure. Reducing the condenser water temperature is an effective method
of lowering chiller power input required, but the ideal temperature for optimizing total system
power consumption will depend on the overall system dynamics. From a system perspective,
some improvements in chiller efficiency may be offset by the increased tower fan and pumping
costs required to achieve the lower tower temperatures. Contact your local Trane systems solution
provider for more information on optimizing system performance.
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Application Considerations
With the help of a software analysis tool such as System Analyzer™, TRACE™, or EnergyPlus™,
you can determine whether the anticipated energy savings justify the use of variable-primary flow
in a particular application. Existing constant flow chilled water systems may be relatively easily
converted to VPF and benefit greatly from the inherent efficiency advantages.
Chiller 2 Chiller 1
Setpoint = 42°F (5.6°C) Setpoint = 42°F (5.6°C)
Blending
Valve
Variable 42°F
58°F
depending (5.6°C)
(14.4°C)
on load
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Application Considerations
Dry Cooler
The RTHD can be used with dry coolers. Generally this application is selected to minimize the
spread of airborne contaminates associated with open tower systems. In addition, other drawbacks
of cooling towers are avoided: water consumption, production of vapor, need of water treatment,
etc. Another benefit of dry coolers is the ability to operate in low ambient conditions. With the use
of a third party heat exchanger this design can also be used to provide free cooling to the chilled
water loop during cold weather.
Heat Recovery
At a time when energy costs are high and continue to rise, reducing energy usage has become
increasingly important. By using a RTHD chiller with heat recovery, utilization of energy can be
improved by using heat from the condenser that would otherwise be wasted. Leaving condenser
water control option provides the ability to control the heating setpoint up to 114°F (45.6°C).
The use of heat recovery should be considered in any building with simultaneous heating and cooling
requirements or in facilities where heat can be stored and used at a later time. Buildings with high year-round
internal cooling loads are excellent opportunities for heat recovery. Heat recovery can be accomplished with
the RTHD by recovering heat from the water leaving the standard condenser and using it in conjunction with a
third party heat exchanger.
cooling
tower heating
loads
T1
controller
V2
V1
controller condenser
heat
exchanger T2
cooling-tower
pump condenser-water
pump
LEGEND
evaporator
chilled-water
no flow
pump
warmer flow
cooler flow
cooling
loads
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Application Considerations
Water Treatment
The use of untreated or improperly treated water in chillers may result in scaling, erosion,
corrosion, and algae or slime buildup. It is recommended that the services of a qualified water
treatment specialist be engaged to determine what treatment, if any, is advisable.
Water Pumps
Where noise limitation and vibration-free operation are important, Trane strongly encourages the
use of 1750-rpm (60 Hz) [1450-rpm (50 Hz)] pumps. Specifying or using 3600-rpm (60 Hz) [3000-rpm
(50 Hz)] condenser water and chilled water pumps must be avoided, because such pumps may
operate with objectionable levels of noise and vibration. In addition, a low frequency beat may
occur due to the slight difference in operating rpm between 3600-rpm (60 Hz) [3000-rpm (50 Hz)]
water pumps and chiller motors.
Note: The chilled water pump must not be used to stop the chiller.
Acoustic Considerations
For chiller sound ratings, installation tips, and considerations on chiller location, pipe isolation,
etc., see the Water-Cooled Chillers Sound Ratings and Installation Guide.
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Model Number Descriptions
Digits 1, 2, 3, 4 – Chiller Model Digits 14, 15 – Evaporator Digit 24 – Condenser Water
RTHD= Water-Cooled Optimus™ Chiller B1 = B1 Evaporator Passes
B2 = B2 Evaporator 2 = 2 Pass
Digit 5 – Manufacturing C1 = C1 Evaporator
Location C2 = C2 Evaporator Digit 25 – Condenser Water
U = Water Chiller Business Unit, D1 = D1 Evaporator Connection
Pueblo, CO USA D2 = D2 Evaporator L = Left Hand
D3 = D3 Evaporator R = Right Hand
Digits 6, 7 – Compressor Frame D4 = D4 Evaporator
B1 = B1 Compressor D5 = D5 Evaporator Digit 26 – Condenser
B2 = B2 Compressor D6 = D6 Evaporator Connection Type
C1 = C1 Compressor E1 = E1 Evaporator A = Standard Grooved Pipe
C2 = C2 Compressor F1 = F1 Evaporator C = Marine
D1 = D1 Compressor F2 = F2 Evaporator S = Special
D2 = D2 Compressor G1 = G1 Evaporator
D3 = D3 Compressor (50 Hz only) G2 = G2 Evaporator Digit 27 – Condenser Waterside
E3 = E3 Compressor (50 Hz only) G3 = G3 Evaporator Pressure
Digits 8 – Unit Power Supply Digit 16 – Evaporator Tube Type L = 150 psi (10.5 bar)
A = 200V/60Hz/3Ph power H = 300 psi (21 bar)
A = Enhanced fin copper (all fluids)
C = 230V/60Hz/3Ph power W = Enhanced fin copper (water only) Digit 28 – Condenser Leaving
D = 380V/60Hz/3Ph power Water Temperature
F = 460V/60Hz/3Ph power Digit 17 – Evaporator Water Pass
H = 575V/60Hz/3Ph power Configuration A = Standard
R = 380V/50Hz/3Ph power 2 = 2 Pass Digit 29 – Refrigerant Isolation
T = 400V/50Hz/3Ph power 3 = 3 Pass Valves
U = 415V/50Hz/3Ph power 4 = 4 Pass
X = No Refrigerant Isolation Valves
Digit 9 – Specials Digit 18 – Evaporator Water V = With Refrigerant Isolation Valves
X = No Specials Connection Digit 30 – Oil Cooler
Digit 10, 11 – Design Sequence L = Left Hand X = Without Oil Cooler
** = Factory assigned R = Right Hand C = With Oil Cooler
Digit 12 – Agency Listing Digit 19 – Evaporator Digit 31 – Thermal Insulation
X = No Agency Listing Connection Type X = No Insulation
U = UL Listed to US and Canadian A = Standard Grooved Pipe Q = Factory Installed Insulation
Safety Standard Digit 20 – Evaporator Water Digit 32 – Acoustic Insulation
A = IBC Seismically Rated
B = UL/Canadian and IBC Side Pressure X = No Insulation
C = OSHPD Seismically Rated L = 150 psi (10.5 bar) Digit 33 – Label and Literature
D = UL/Canadian and OSHPD H = 300 psi (21 bar)
Language
Note: Digit 12 selections A, B, C & D are Digit 21, 22 – Condenser C = Spanish
special order only. B1 = B1 Condenser E = English
Digit 13 – Pressure Vessel Code B2 = B2 Condenser F = French
D1 = D1 Condenser
A = ASME Pressure Vessel Code
D2 = D2 Condenser
Digit 34 – Safety Devices
C = Canadian Code X = Standard
D = Australian Code E1 = E1 Condenser
L = Chinese Code-Imported Pressure E2 = E2 Condenser Digit 35 – Factory Charge
Vessel E3 = E3 Condenser
A = Refrigerant Charge R-134a
E4 = E4 Condenser
B = Nitrogen Charge (R-134a Field
E5 = E5 Condenser
Supplied)
F1 = F1 Condenser
C = Refrigerant Charge R-513A
F2 = F2 Condenser
D = Nitrogen Charge (R-513A Field
F3 = F3 Condenser
Supplied)
G1 = G1 Condenser
G2 = G2 Condenser Digit 36 – Shipping Package
G3 = G3 Condenser A = No Skid (Standard)
Digit 23 – Condenser Tube Type B = Shrink Wrap
A = Enhanced Fin Copper - 0.028” C = Skid
B = Smooth Bore Copper D = Skid + Shrink Wrap
C = Smooth Bore CuNi Digit 37 – Flow Switch
D = Enhanced Fin Copper - 0.025” X = No Flow Switch
A = Evaporator (NEMA 1)
B = Evaporator and Condenser
(NEMA 1)
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Model Number Descriptions
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General Data
Table 1. General data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
B1B1B1 B1C1D1 B2B2B2 B2C2D2 C1D5E4 C1D6E5 C1E1F1 C2D3E3
GENERAL
EVAPORATOR
gal 41 55 45 58 52 45 82 78
Water Storage
L 155 208 170 220 197 170 310 295
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
in 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200
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General Data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
B1B1B1 B1C1D1 B2B2B2 B2C2D2 C1D5E4 C1D6E5 C1E1F1 C2D3E3
in - - - - - - - -
Connection size
mm - - - - - - - -
gpm - - - - - - - -
Min Flow - Water
l/s - - - - - - - -
4-pass
Min Flow - gpm - - - - - - - -
Freeze Inhibitor l/s - - - - - - - -
gpm - - - - - - - -
Maximum Flow
l/s - - - - - - - -
in 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200
gal 28 31 29 34 32 29 60 47
Water Storage
L 106 117 110 129 121 110 226 178
Min Flow - gpm 230 230 255 255 295 250 450 390
Freeze Inhibitor l/s 15 15 16 16 19 16 28 25
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Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
C2D4E4 C2F2F3 D1D1E1 D1F1F2 D1G1G1 D1G2G2 D2D2E2 D2F2F3
GENERAL
EVAPORATOR
in 8 10 8 10 - - 8 10
Connection size
mm 200 250 200 250 - - 200 250
in 8 8 8 8 10 10 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 250 250 200 200
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General Data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
C2D4E4 C2F2F3 D1D1E1 D1F1F2 D1G1G1 D1G2G2 D2D2E2 D2F2F3
in - - - - 8 8 - -
Connection size
mm - - - - 200 200 - -
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
gal 32 61 44 57 79 91 47 61
Water Storage
L 121 231 166 216 299 344 178 231
Min Flow - Freeze gpm 295 460 350 430 530 650 380 460
Inhibitor l/s 19 29 22 27 33 41 24 29
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General Data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
D2G2G1 D2G3G3 D3D2E2 D3F2F3 D3G2G1 E3D2E2 E3F2F3 E3G2G1 E3G3G3
GENERAL
Refrigerant lb 700 700 475 625 700 475 625 700 700
Charge kg 318 318 216 284 318 216 284 318 318
Wye-delta starter
with R-134a(b) gal 11 11 6 10 6 10 11 11
Oil Charge (c) 11
L 42 42 23 38 42 23 38 42 42
AFD Starter (b) gal 13.5 13.5 9.5 11 13.5 9.5 11 13.5 13.5
Oil Charge
L 51 51 36 42 51 36 42 51 51
EVAPORATOR
in - - 8 10 - 8 10 - -
Connection size
mm - - 200 250 - 200 250 - -
in 10 10 8 8 10 8 8 10 10
Connection size
mm 250 250 200 200 250 200 200 250 250
gpm 550 622 300 404 550 300 404 550 622
Min Flow - Water
l/s 35 39 19 25 35 19 25 35 39
3-pass
Min Flow - Freeze gpm 660 747 357 487 660 357 487 660 747
Inhibitor
l/s 42 47 23 31 42 23 31 42 47
gpm 2413 2732 1320 1780 2413 1320 1780 2413 2732
Maximum Flow
l/s 152 172 83 112 152 83 112 152 172
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General Data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
D2G2G1 D2G3G3 D3D2E2 D3F2F3 D3G2G1 E3D2E2 E3F2F3 E3G2G1 E3G3G3
in 8 8 - - 8 - - 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 - - 200 - - 200 200
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
gal 79 97 47 61 79 47 61 79 97
Water Storage
L 299 367 178 231 299 178 231 299 367
gpm 444 589 316 385 444 316 385 444 589
Min Flow - Water
l/s 28 37 20 24 28 20 24 28 37
Min Flow - Freeze gpm 530 710 380 460 530 380 460 530 710
Inhibitor
l/s 33 45 24 29 33 24 29 33 45
gpm 1960 2600 1390 1700 1960 1390 1700 1960 2600
Max Flow
l/s 124 164 88 107 124 88 107 124 164
(a) Unit configuration digits 1, 2 - compressor code (also shown in unit model number digits 6, 7); digits 3, 4 - evaporator code (unit model number digits
14, 15); digits 5, 6 - condenser code (unit model number digits 21, 22).
(b) See model number digit 35 for refrigerant type, and digit 39 for starter type.
(c) If oil cooler is installed (model number digit 30 = C), add 0.3 gal (1L) to oil charge value given for B compressor family units. Add 1.0 gal (4L) for all
other units.
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Controls
Tracer® AdaptiView™ TD7 Operator Interface
The standard Tracer Adaptiview™ TD7 display provided with the Tracer® UC800 controller features
a 7- inch LCD touch-screen, allowing access to all operational inputs and outputs. This is an
advanced interface that allows the user to access any important information concerning setpoints,
active temperatures, modes, electrical data, pressure, and diagnostics. It uses full text display
available in 26 languages.
Tracer® SC
The Tracer® SC system controller acts as the central coordinator for all individual equipment
devices on a Tracer building automation system. The Tracer® SC scans all unit controllers to update
information and coordinate building control, including building subsystems such as VAV and
chiller water systems. With this system option, the full breadth of Trane’s HVAC and controls
experience are applied to offer solutions to many facility issues. The LAN allows building operators
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Controls
to manage these varied components as one system from any personal computer with web access.
The benefits of this system are:
• Improved usability with automatic data collection, enhanced data logging, easier to create
graphics, simpler navigation, pre-programmed scheduling, reporting, and alarm logs.
• Flexible technology allows for system sizes from 30-120 unit controllers with any combination
of LonTalk® or BACnet® unit controllers.
• LEED certification through site commissioning report, energy data collection measurement,
optimizing energy performance, and maintaining indoor air quality.
• Energy savings programs include: fan pressure optimization, ventilation reset, and chiller plant
control (adds and subtracts chillers to meet cooling loads).
BACnet® Interface
Tracer AdaptiView™ control can be configured for BACnet® communications at the factory or in
the field. This enables the chiller controller to communicate on a BACnet® MS/TP network. Chiller
setpoints, operating modes, alarms, and status can be monitored and controlled through BACnet.
Tracer AdaptiView™ controls conform to the BACnet® B-ASC profile as defined by ASHRAE
135-2004.
Modbus™ Interface
Tracer AdaptiView™ control can be configured for Modbus™ communications at the factory or in
the field. This enables the chiller controller to communicate as a slave device on a Modbus™
network. Chiller setpoints, operating modes, alarms, and status can be monitored and controlled
by a Modbus™ master device.
Hardwire Points
Remote devices wired from the control panel are another reliable method of providing auxiliary
control to a building automation system. Inputs and outputs can be communicated via a typical 4–
20 mA electrical signal, an equivalent 2–10 Vdc signal, or by utilizing contact closures.
Selectable options:
• External chilled water setpoint, external current-limit setpoint
• Condenser leaving hot water temperature control setpoint (available on units with wye-
delta starters)
• Ice making control (available on units with wye-delta starters)
• Chilled water temperature reset
• Condenser pressure output
• Motor current analog output
• Programmable relays available outputs are: alarm-latching, alarm-auto reset, general
alarm, warning, chiller limit mode, compressor running, head pressure relief request, and
Tracer control
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Electrical
Standard Units with Wye-Delta Starter
See “Electrical Data Table Information,” p. 24. Electrical component sizing should be based on
actual jobsite operating conditions. This factor can be obtained through the use of TOPSS™.
Table 4. Compressor motor electrical data (60 Hz) — standard units (wye-delta starter)
Table 5. Compressor motor electrical data (50 Hz) — standard units (wye-delta starter)
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Electrical
Electrical Connections
Table 7. Electrical connections
Starter Panel Selection Lug Size(a)
Connection RLA L1-L3 (Each Phase)
000-598 (2) #4 - 500 MCM
Terminals Block
599-779 n/a
000-200 (1) 3/0 - 350 MCM
201-476 (2) 2/0 - 500 MCM
Main Circuit Breaker(b)
477-640 (3) 3/0 - 500 MCM
641-779 (4) 3/0 - 500 MCM
000-277 (1) #1 - 600 MCM
278-397 (2) 2/0 - 500 MCM
Non-Fused Disconnect Switch
398-598 (3) 3/0 - 500 MCM
599-779 (4) 3/0 - 500 MCM
(a) Lug sizes are independent of starter type.
(b) Lug sizes are the same for either standard or high interrupt circuit breaker (model number digit 43 = D or F).
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Unit Dimensions — Standard (Wye-Delta Starter)
Note: Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap/2 Pass Cond and LH/LH water connections.
OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
EVAPORATOR
OIL SUMP
0.08 [2 mm]
10.23 [260 mm]
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IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
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OUT
IN
IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
IN
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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IN
IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
IN
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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L W
Unit Length (L) Width (W) Height (H) Length (L) Width (W) Height (H)
Configuration(b) in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
B1B1B1 107.6 2734 71.3 1811 75.6 1920 107.6 2733 71.3 1811 80.8 2052
B1C1D1 125.9 3198 71.3 1811 75.6 1920 125.9 3198 71.3 1811 80.8 2052
B2B2B2 107.6 2734 71.3 1811 75.6 1920 107.6 2733 71.3 1811 80.8 2052
B2C2D2 125.9 3198 71.3 1811 75.6 1920 125.9 3198 71.3 1811 80.8 2052
C1D5E4 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 78.3 1989 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
C1D6E5 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 78.3 1989 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
C1E1F1 125.9 3198 74.4 1891 78.3 1989 125.9 3198 74.4 1891 83.5 2121
C2D3E3 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 78.3 1989 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
C2D4E4 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 78.3 1989 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
C2F2F3 125.9 3198 74.2 1886 78.7 1999 125.9 3198 74.2 1886 84.3 2141
D1D1E1 - - - - - - 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
D1F1F2 - - - - - - 125.9 3198 74.2 1885.7 84.3 2141
D1G1G1 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
D1G2G2 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
D2D2E2 - - - - - - 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
D2F2F3 - - - - - - 125.9 3198 74.2 1886 84.3 2141
D2G2G1 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
D2G3G3 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
D3D2E2 - - - - - - 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
D3F2F3 - - - - - - 125.9 3198 74.2 1886 84.3 2141
D3G2G1 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
E3D2E2 - - - - - - 107.6 2734 74.5 1893 83.5 2121
E3F2F3 - - - - - - 125.9 3198 74.2 1886 84.3 2141
E3G2G1 - - - - - - 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
E3G3G3 125.9 3289 76.7 1948 87.3 2217
(a) Dimensions vary with AFD frame size. D1H frame size used on units with model number digit 44 = V, W, X, 2, 3, 4, G, H or J. D2H frame size used
with model number digit 44 = Y, Z, 1, 5, 6, 7, K, L, M or N.
(b) Unit configuration digits 1, 2 - compressor code (also shown in unit model number digits 6, 7); digits 3, 4 - evaporator code (unit model number digits
14, 15); digits 5, 6 - condenser code (unit model number digits 21, 22).
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Service Clearance
Table 9. Service clearances
Recommended Clearance
Front Back Either end Other End(b) Top
Unit Configuration(a) in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
BBB, CDE, DDE, EDE 36 914 36 914 36 914 108 2743 36 914
BCD, CEF, CFF, DFF, EFF, DGG, EGG 36 914 36 914 36 914 126 3200 36 914
(a) Unit configuration digit 1 - compressor code (shown in unit model number digit 6); digit 2 - evaporator code (model number digit 14); digit 3 - condenser
code (model number digit 21).
(b) Clearance for tube removal
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Weights
Table 10. Weights — standard units (wye-delta starter)
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General
Exposed metal surfaces are painted with air-dry beige, direct-to-metal, single-component paint.
Each unit ships with full operating charges of refrigerant and oil. Molded elastomeric isolation pads
are supplied for placement under all support points.
Unit-Mounted Starter
The unit is supplied with a UL 1995 indoor type enclosure with top power-wiring access and three-
phase, solid-state overload protection. The starter is factory-mounted and fully pre-wired to the
compressor motor and control panel. A factory-installed, factory-wired 600 VA control power
transformer provides all unit control power (120 Vac secondary) and UC800 module power (24 Vac
secondary). Optional power line connections include circuit breaker, high fault panel with circuit
breaker, or mechanical, non-fused disconnect.
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Refrigerant Circuit
Each unit has a single refrigerant circuit. Each refrigerant circuit includes compressor suction and
discharge service valves, removable core filter, charging port, and sight glass. An electronically
controlled expansion valve is provided to maintain variable capacity modulation over the entire
building load and maintain proper refrigerant flow.
Oil Management
The unit is configured with an oil management system that ensures proper oil circulation
throughout the unit. The key components of the system include an oil separator, oil filter, oil sump
and oil sump heater. An optional oil cooler is installed when the unit is used for high condensing
temperature or low evaporator temperature conditions.
Unit Controls
All controls, including sensors, are factory mounted and tested prior to shipment. Microcomputer
controls provide all control functions including startup and shut down, leaving chilled water
temperature control, evaporator flow proving, compressor staging and speed control, electronic
expansion valve modulation, anti-recycle logic, automatic lead/lag compressor starting and load
limiting.
The Tracer® UC800 unit control module, utilizing Adaptive Control™ microprocessor,
automatically takes action to avoid unit shut-down due to abnormal operating conditions
associated with low refrigerant pressure, high condensing pressure, AFD/Compressor current
overload, low oil return or low AFD cooling, low discharge superheat, and high compressor
discharge temperature. Should the abnormal operating condition continue until a protective limit
is violated, the unit will be shut down. Unit protective functions of the UC800, include loss of chilled
water flow, evaporator freezing, loss of refrigerant, low refrigerant pressure, high refrigerant
pressure, high compressor motor temperature, and loss of oil to the compressor.
A full color Tracer AdaptiView™ TD7 touch screen display indicates all important unit and circuit
parameters, in logical groupings on various screens. The parameters including chilled water set
point, leaving chilled water temperature, demand limit set point, evaporator and condenser
refrigerant temperatures and pressures, compressor speeds, and all pertinent electrical
information. The display also provides “on screen” trending graphs of predefined parameters as
well as customizable trend graphs based on user defined parameters from a list of all available
parameters. The display also provides indication of the chiller and circuits’ top level operating
modes with detailed sub-mode reports available with a single key press, as well as diagnostics
annunciation and date and time stamped diagnostic history.
Standard power connections include main three phase power to the compressors, control power
transformer and optional connections are available for the 115 volt/60 Hz single phase power for
the thermostatically controlled evaporator heaters for freeze protection.
Quality Assurance
The quality management system applied by Trane has been subject to independent third-party
assessment and approval to ISO 9001. The products described in this catalog are designed,
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manufactured and tested in accordance with the approved system requirements described in the
Trane Quality Manual.
Options
Electrical Options
Adaptive Frequency Drive
Trane’s Adaptive Frequency™ Drive (AFD) technology for controlling the compressors is available
as an option on RTHD chillers. AFD is a family of adaptive frequency drives specifically designed
for Trane water chillers. AFD incorporates the Trane communication protocol enabling seamless
integration with the unit controller. AFD data such as drive status, temperatures, modes and
diagnostic information are accessible to the unit controller and through the Tracer® TU service tool.
AFD contains technology that enables the drive to last the life time of the chiller and with less down
time. The technology enables operation on various power systems including alternative energy
sources. AFD will protect itself and the compressor motor from over current, low or high line
voltage, phase loss, incoming phase imbalance, and over temperature due to loss of drive cooling
or loss of panel ventilation.
AFD incorporates improved serviceability and troubleshooting tools to identify the issue quickly
and get the chiller back up and running. All AFD control circuits are powered with class 2 low
voltage —separate from main power allowing service on the controls with the panel door open.
Additionally, the main electronic control modules can be serviced with the standard Trane screw
driver. The AFD further incorporates another Trane service tool to allow for firmware upgrades
through Tracer TU.
Wye-Delta Starter
This option provides a reduced-inrush, unit mounted starter with a UL 1995 enclosure.
Circuit Breaker
A molded case standard interrupting capacity circuit breaker, factory pre-wired with terminal block
power connections and equipped with a lockable external operator handle, is available to
disconnect the chiller from main power.
Non-Fused Disconnect
A non-fused molded case disconnect switch, factory pre-wired with terminal block power
connections and equipped with a lockable external operator handle, is available to disconnect the
chiller from main power.
Under/Over-Voltage Protection
Unit receives protection against variations in voltage (current lag and spike protection is standard).
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Control Options
BACnet® Interface
Allows the user to easily interface with BACnet® via a single twisted pair wiring to a factory installed
and tested communication board.
LonTalk® Interface
Provides the LonMark® chiller profile inputs/outputs for use with a generic building automation
system via a single twisted pair wiring to a factory installed and tested communication board.
Modbus™ Interface
Tracer AdaptiView™ control can be configured for Modbus™ communications at the factory or in
the field. This enables the chiller controller to communicate as a slave device on a Modbus™
network. Chiller setpoints, operating modes, alarms, and status can be monitored and controlled
by a Modbus™ master device.
Programmable Relays
Predefined, factory-installed, programmable relays allow the operator to select four relay outputs.
Available outputs are: Alarm-Latching, Alarm-Auto Reset, General Alarm, Warning, Chiller Limit
Mode, Compressor Running, Head Pressure Relief Request, and Tracer Control.
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Other Options
Condenser Copper Tubes
Externally fined and internally enhanced copper tubes are available with 0.025” or 0.028”.
Insulation
The evaporator, water boxes, suction line, and motor housing are covered with factory installed
0.75 inch (19.05 mm) insulation. Factory installed foam insulation is used on the liquid level sensor
and gas pump assembly (with its associated piping).
Nitrogen Charge
Unit is shipped with a nitrogen holding charge in lieu of refrigerant.
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