air-conditioning controllers

programmable controllers

Makes DC inverter technology available

integrated solutions
for high efficiency units

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 High efficiency solutions by CAREL: a great Makes DC inverter technology available

opportunity for our customers

CAREL offers the market the highest performance solutions for maximum seasonal
energy efficiency, the result of significant economic investments in research and
development : 7% of consolidated R&D and 18% of personnel.
Makes DC inverter technology available
Fieldbus to EC fans and pumps

With the European Energy Package, the
Reduce dependence on EU has established targets to be met by
2020: 20% reduction in carbon dioxide, a
non-renewable sources gas responsible for the greenhouse effect,
20% increase in renewable sources, 20%
Increase seasonal energy increase in energy efficiency. The RES
Directive (Renewable Energy Sources) has
performance defined the binding national objectives
The new criteria for calculating efficiency
require manufacturers to provide the Wired/wireless
communication
average seasonal performance coefficients
for the units in specific reference
User interfaces DC inverter compressor drive
conditions (Energy Efficiency Ratio - EER):
the factors that have weight in such GPRS
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calculations assume unit operation at part
load for a considerable amount of time.
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for Member States, which by 30 June 2010

must present national action plans for
renewable energy.
Weighting factors for SEER calculation (*) Within this context, evaluation of the
Time energy efficiency of air-conditioning
40% and heating units has evolved with the
30% introduction of the Seasonal Performance
Factor (SPF), which takes into consideration
different seasonal climatic conditions.
To reach the predefined seasonal
performance target requires the use of
advanced control algorithms and cutting-
edge technology to ensure effective
control of the refrigerating unit at part
loads: for example, DC inverters for the
control of variable speed compressors and
electronic expansion valves.
EEV sistema and sensors

Part Load
25% 50% 75% 100%

Typycal COP curve for DC compressor Software programming tool

COP and application libraries
3.5 Compressor - COP

3
pCO sistema+: the complete solution and different thermal loads throughout
2.5 made-to-measure for new generation the year;
RPS high efficiency units. serial communication optimises
20 40 60 80 100 120 the introduction of variable capacity operation of the new smart actuators
compressors featuring DC inverter that complete such high efficiency pCOsistema+
(*)The above weighting factors are defined for an technology allows manufacturers units (EC fans, variable flow-rate pumps,
average European Climate Profile and an average of refrigeration units to make that etc.) and allows integration of room provides manufacturers
building load representative of residential applications.
Most of the time the units are required to operate at part technological step forwards that current comfort control, further boosting the
load conditions. (Ref. prEN 14825 for water chiller) standards and market needs now level of performance and reliability of
DC inverter technology to
dictate; the system; improve the performance
this conviction has guided CAREL in pCOsistema+ also includes a wide
the development of the new power+ range of colour graphic user interfaces of their units and increase
inverter, designed especially for with touchscreen TFT technology;
integration between
residential HVAC applications; remote system accessibility (via web,
the use of electronic expansion valves GSM, etc.) allows the use of innovative components, units,
becomes essential in order to exploit remote control and maintenance
the modulation capacity of these services, as well as providing the end systems, installers,
compressors; user highly effective functions. maintenance personnel
Maximum energy efficiency Optimised performance Connectivity integrated control of these two key
The most innovative technology Efficient control of all unit Wide range of solutions for components of the refrigerant circuit and users
applied to save energy and protect the components: compressor, EEV, fan, communication, supervision and helps ensure an efficient and effective
environment. pump, system integration. remote management. response to different climatic conditions
 Solution for high efficiency heat pumps The library of standard software modules
continues to grow in terms of both size
and reliability, thanks to collaboration
pCO sistema+ optimises the control of heat pumps and systems in typical with leading compressor manufacturers.
residential applications.

The CAREL solution for the control of high and climatic conditions throughout the Connectivity and supervisory Programmability: research and Ready-to-use technology
efficiency ground source heat pumps year. The added possibility of exploiting
ensures significant energy savings in the serial communication to control smart systems protection of knowledge
entire system, guaranteeing a high degree actuators (pumps, fans...) represents a
of adaptability and integration between further step forwards in the development
heat generator and system. of more reliable and efficient heat pumps. CARELs integrated solutions are designed The CAREL solution is based on With Smart HP, CAREL offers ready-to-use
and developed to interact with a variety of programmable controllers using the 1tool application software that integrates all
Management of variable speed different supervisors and communication development environment. the options provided by pCOsistema+,
compressors with DC inverters, together systems. This on one hand guarantees the including:
with the use of the electronic expansion The wide availability of protocols over possibility to continually improve the water and room set point control
valve in fact allows the widest heat output many types of networks means the technological aspects of the heat pumps, residential heating and domestic hot
modulation capacity currently available,
ENERGY SAVING CAREL offering for heat pumps ensures a keeping up-to-date with advances in the water (DHW)
maximising performance of the unit in communication system that is open to the state-of-the-art, while on the other ensures outside temperature compensation
response to the changing thermal loads
Integrated management of world. maximum protection of company know- management of inverter-driven
DC inverter compressors and how. compressors
management of CAREL electronic
the electronic expansion expansion valves (CAREL EXV sistema)
dedicated room terminal.
valve ensures very high
energy savings compared to
a traditional solution.

Makes DC inverter technology available

Driving solution for high efficiency heat pumps Integrated home system management
exible I/0 architecture
serial communication
Strategy Library View
Atoms v1.0 Atoms_ET v1.0 Macroblocks v1.0 Macroblocks_ET v1.0 -User-
connectivity
Freeze
wide range of user interfaces
Compressor type Mod_Belim... Mod_Check.
... MOD_CON MOD_COOL...MOD_DAM... Mod_Defros... Mod_DST MOD_EXT... Mod_Fans Mod_Freeze Mod_Humid... Mod_HWS...
IN

OUT

Macroblocks v2.0 Mod_S_Stor...

En BT
Mod_Set_S... Mod_Temp... Mod_Test_... Mod_Test_... Move_BT_10
Mod_Set_S
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Not_Zero PAD_PLAN

Hitachi

Samsung
Copeland Programmable electronic controller
Digital and user interface
**Compatibility is system dependent and must be veried by the purchaser

Bitzer DC Inverter compressor driver

Envelope Normal Envelope
Transient Envelope
70

Siam Compr.
65
HP unit

Industries
60
Turbocor
condensing temperature (C)

55

50

45

40 T evap 2.0
Hanbell T cond 45.0
35

30

25
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
evaporation temperature Temperature Sensor

Touch

Electronic
Expansion Valve
Combined Temperature and
Pressure Sensor
Software suite & libraries for system design
Home clima touch control
pCO5: the heart of the system One single development suite for
designing the complete application,
from control of the unit to interaction
The new CAREL programmable controller designed for multiple air-conditioning and with the environment.
refrigeration applications

pCOsistema+ has been developed around
to the new range of pCO5 programmable
controllers, increasingly powerful and
enhanced with specific new functions
for improving the efficiency of HVAC/R
systems, such as:
integration of electronic expansion valve
drivers;
integration of ultra cap technology, used
to close the electronic expansion valve
in the event of power failures;
5 serial lines;
Host and Device USB ports; range of controllers, so as to protect and
special interface for setting the network
address.
All in addition to the rationalisation of
costs and spaces in the electrical panel,
incorporating into the controller several
important functions that were previously
managed by external devices.
Special attention has also been paid
to developing a new range of latest
generation user interfaces.
Finally pCO5 guarantees perfect hardware
and software compatibility with the pCO3
Direct accessibility to the
guarantee the investments of CAREL
customers.
New completely
programmable touchscreen
TFT displays
All the displays in the new CAREL range
can be programmed using 1tool. This
allows development of interfaces that
are increasingly easy to use, intuitive and
attractive. The range of touchscreen TFT
USB CONNECTION displays allows the combination of several
colours and layers using Alpha Blending
technology.
controller.
Specific libraries for HVAC/R
applications
CARELs know how, acquired in more than
35 years of specific experience in HVAC/R,
is synthesised in a complete library of
functions, from the simplest to the most
complex, and ready to use.
Compressor Manufacturer
Approved: technology
available
Collaboration between CAREL and
the leading international compressor
manufacturers guarantees high quality
of the control solutions and optimum
management of the compressor
throughout the life of the unit.

These features increase the possibility Touch

of serial connection with the actuators EASY ADDRESS
on the unit, at the same time simplifying
installation in the field.
SETTING
Dedicated interface for
setting the network address.
Inverters for DC compressors

power+ is a special inverter that can control compressors with permanent magnet
brushless motors (BLDC/BLAC)

Integrated into pCOsistema+, it brings DC INVERTER technology also Main features

significant energy savings by modulating
compressor speed and consequently the
cooling capacity of the unit. Variations
in load are managed precisely and with
constant control of the compressor
envelope.
This makes significant increases in unit
COP possible during operation at part load,
giving higher seasonal performance factor
allows:
more precise control of water
temperature even in response to peaks
in request, reducing or avoiding the use
of water storage tanks;
higher heat exchanger efficiency at
part load, allowing operation at higher
suction pressure and lower condensing
sensorless motor control technology;
custom acceleration ramp;
wide operating range, up to 60 C
ambient;
low noise due to the high switching
frequency, up to 8 kHz;
safety torque off input;
compact design Compressor type
Macroblocks v2.0

values (SPF). pass-through assembly (heat sink

pressure. As well as the undeniably
outside the electrical panel) or wall Hitachi
positive effect on COP, this also means
mounted. Samsung
Copeland
power+ is easy
the outdoor coil ices up less, reducing Digital
to install:

**Compatibility is system dependent and must be verified by the purchaser

Bitzer
the need for defrosts on air/water HPs. 70
Envelope Normal Envelope
Transient Envelope

Siam Compr.
65

Industries
thanks to the gasket and
60
Turbocor

condensing temperature (C)

55

50

45

Hanbell
40

35
T evap 2.0
T cond 45.0 intelligent bracket system.
30

The heat sink can be

25
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
evaporation temperature

located outside the

electrical panel.
power+ is currently
being approval tested
by:

Hitachi
Samsung
Siam Compressor Ind.
Complete integration in
For information please contact your pCOsistema+
local distributor.
envelope control;
integrated electronic valve
management;
quick inverter setup using preloaded
table of parameters based on
compressor type.

Compressor speed
RPS
120

100

80

60

40

20

230 Vac 10.5 A - 16A 400 Vac 18 A - 22 A t

single-phase three-phase
The most complete range of electronic valves Solutions for supervision and remote maintenance
and control centres
EXV sistema is the advanced and versatile solution for optimum superheat control pCO Web, PlantVisorPRO, remotepro, & remoteValue
that maximises the performance of air-conditioning and refrigeration units. solutions for remote management and communication

EXV sistema, thanks to the wide range integrated flow sight glass (except for The CAREL solution for local and remote remoteValue
that covers cooling capacities up to 2000 E2V and E3V); 100%
monitoring and supervision of units using
remoteValue responds to the need for

Laminated flow
kW, guarantees maximum precision in efficient and gearless motor; 80% pCO sistema+ is complete and reliable at
the modulation of refrigerant flow in all movement on stainless steel ball all levels, and is a secure and reliable tool advanced functions to manage a vast
60% linear
HVAC/R applications. bearings; for controlling sites in different locations. network of systems or to operate call
tight when valve closed thanks to Teflon
40% equipercentage centers, enhancing the tried-and-tested
gasket and compression spring; For example, remotepro Remote remotepro platform with new standard
Main features
20%

flow in both directions;
external stator replaceable without equipercentile variation of refrigerant Steps 100%
CAREL
dismantling the valve; flow-rate. others
removable motor mechanism (except
for E2V) to simplify installation and EQUIPERCENTILE
replacement without unsoldering the PROFILE
valve;
The equipercentile profile,
thanks to fine control of
refrigerant flow at part
loads, is ideal for operation
maintenance manager offers the or custom functions. A team of experts
opportunity to be immediately alerted of is available to help, from configuration
any unit malfunctions and provides all the to support for customised remoteValue
tools required to resolve problems in the solutions.
field directly from the service centre. ETHERNET INTERFACE for
remotepro Centralised data management
pCOsistema+:
acquires reports, graphs and statistical
calculations on the information sent by the
local supervisors. BACNet ;
SNMP v1, v2, con TRAP;
Modbus networks over IP;
Embedded WEB server;
Software for remote centre management

Electronic Expansion Valve with variable capacity

Embedded FTP server;
compressors.
Capacity kW

PlantVisorPRO

CO2
High pressure
Data log acquisition;
PlantWatchPRO
E-mail management;
Per formance Update pCO via Ethernet.
E2V 40 kW E3V 140 kW E4V 280 kW NEW E5V 600 kW E6V 1300 kW E7V 2000 kW
pCOWeb

Software for remote centre management

Geolocalization Statistical analysis Cost KPIs

 +3000021EN - 1.0 - 01.03.2010
Demo unit equipped with pCO Sistema +

Control of compressor operating conditions (pressure

envelope).

The demo unit is used to analyse the
performance of a Scroll compressor with
brushless-sensorless permanent magnet
DC motor controlled by the CAREL Power+
inverter.
By exploiting the possibility to modulate
the compressor speed, the increase in
performance (COP) of a hypothetical heat
pump with similar control technology can
be estimated.
It also highlights the optimum operation
of the CAREL system made up of:
pCO sistema+ controller to manage
and coordinate the various components,
CAREL reserves the right to modify the features of its products without prior notice.
Real time control of the refrigeration cycle
as well as controlling modulation, safety
functions and the compressor envelope
DC Power+ inverter: compressor driver
E2V expansion valve: electronic expansion
valve with stepper motor.
temperature and pressure sensors to
measure the related variables.
Modulation of cooling capacity and monitoring
of related values

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