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Trane Snubber Circuit

The document describes the Unitary Control Processor (UCP) and its six relays used for controlling AC loads, highlighting the function of Snubber Circuits in dampening voltage peaks during relay operation. It details the specifications and designations of each relay, including their ratings and output connections. Additionally, it provides notes on relay ratings and internal connections for clarity.

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Trane Snubber Circuit

The document describes the Unitary Control Processor (UCP) and its six relays used for controlling AC loads, highlighting the function of Snubber Circuits in dampening voltage peaks during relay operation. It details the specifications and designations of each relay, including their ratings and output connections. Additionally, it provides notes on relay ratings and internal connections for clarity.

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Microcontrols The Voyage Continues

52. UCP “Snubber Circuits”


The Unitary Control Processor (UCP) has up to six (6) relays located on the front of the printed circuit board. These relays are
used to turn Alternating Current (AC) loads “ON” and “OFF”. The purpose of the Snubber Circuit is to act as a filter; to help
dampen the voltage peaks associated with the opening and closing of the relay contacts. The Snubber Circuit is a resistive /
capacitor circuit, with a resistor and capacitor wired in series across the relay contacts.

Resistor Capacitor
!/\/\/\/\! ! | ( !

24 Volt AC
Output To Load Relay Contacts 24 Volt AC
Being Controlled ! ! | | ! ! Power Supply
(“Off Board”) (“On” Board)

Snubber Circuits may cause confusion, because 24 VAC will be present if the output wire is disconnected from the load (relay or
contactor coil) and the relay contacts are open. The voltage potential between the disconnected wire and ground will be 24 VAC,
but no current is present. When the wire is placed back on the contactor coil, the 24 VAC potential will disappear.

The relays located on the UCP are numbered and identified as K1 through K6, the output relays are used to turn on “Off” board
(24 VAC) loads such as relays and contactors. The relays are designated and dedicated as follows:

Relay Relay Contact Contact Output Relay


# Type Ratings Type To Pin # Designation
K1 Sealed 2A @ 24 VAC SPDT / N.O. J8-1 Circuit 1

K2 Sealed 2A @ 24 VAC SPDT / N.O. J8-4 Circuit 2

K3 Sealed 2A @ 24 VAC SPDT / N.O. J2-22 Supply Fan

K4 Sealed 30A @ 240 VAC SPST / N.O. 1/4” Terminals Condenser Fan

K5 Sealed 20A @ 240 VAC SPDT / N.O. 1/4” Terminals Heat 2


10A @ 240 VAC N.C. 1/4” Terminals

K6 Sealed 2A @ 24VAC SPDT / N.O. J1-22 Heat 1


J1-21 Common
Notes:
1. Relays K1, K2, K3 and K6 contacts are rated 5A @ 120 VAC by the manufacturer, they are de-rated to 2A @ 24 VAC.
2. Relays K1, K2, K3 and K6, there is no internal connection (on the UCP) to the N.C. contact.
3. Relay K6 common terminal is not internally powered by the UCP.

Physical Relay Location On The UCP

K5 K4 K6 K3
K1

K2

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