
CONTROLS
Controls Definitions
ANALOG SIGNAL — An analog signal varies in propor-
tion to the monitored source. It quantifies values between
operating limits. (Example: A temperature sensor is an ana-
log device because its resistance changes in proportion to
the temperature, detecting many values.)
DIGITAL SIGNAL — A digital (discrete) signal is a two-
position representation of the value of a monitored source.
(Example: A switch is a digital device because it only
indicates whether a value is above or below a set point or
boundary by generating an on/off, high/low, or open/closed
signal.)
VOLATILE MEMORY — Volatile memory is memory in-
capable of being sustained if power is lost and subsequently
restored.
The memory of the PSIO and LID modules are volatile.
If the battery in a module is removed or damaged, all
programming will be lost.
General Controls Overview — The 23XL hermetic
screw liquid chiller contains a microprocessor-based control
center that monitors and controls all operations of the ma-
chine. The microprocessor control system matches the cool-
ing capacity of the machine to the cooling load while pro-
viding state-of-the-art machine protection. The system controls
cooling capacity within the set point plus the deadband by
sensing the leaving chilled water or brine temperature and
regulating the slide valve via a mechanically linked, hydrau-
lically actuated piston. Movement of the slide valve alters
the point during rotor travel at which compression begins
and reduces the effective length of the compression cavities.
This permits internal gas recirculation and reduces suction
volume. Thus, smooth, stepless capacity regulation is pro-
vided without changing suction pressure. Closing of the slide
valve increases capacity. Opening of the slide valve de-
creases capacity. See Fig. 10. Machine protection is pro-
vided by the processor, which monitors the digital and ana-
log inputs and executes capacity overrides or safety shutdowns,
if required.
PIC System Components — The Product Integrated
Control (PIC) is the machine’s control system. The PIC con-
trols the operation of the machine by monitoring all oper-
ating conditions. The PIC can also diagnose a problem with
the machine. It promptly positions the slide valve to main-
tain leaving chilled water temperature. It can interface with
auxiliary equipment such as pumps and cooling tower fans
so that they turn on only when required. The PIC continu-
ally checks all safeties to prevent any unsafe operating con-
dition. It also regulates the oil heater (Frame 1 and 2 ma-
chines) (while the compressor is off) and the hot gas bypass
valve, (if installed).
The PIC can be interfaced with the Carrier Comfort Net-
work (CCN) if desired. It can communicate with other PIC-
equipped chillers and other CCN devices.
The PIC system consists of 3 modules housed inside three
major components. The component names and the control
voltage contained in each component include the following
(also see Table 2 and Fig. 11-16):
• control center
— all extra low-voltage wiring (24V or less)
• power panel
— 230 or 115 control voltage (per job requirement)
• starter cabinet
— machine power wiring (per job requirement)
Table 2 — Major PIC Components and Locations*
PIC COMPONENT LOCATION
Processor Sensor Input/Output Module
(PSIO)
Control Center
Starter Management Module (SMM) Starter Cabinet
Local Interface Device (LID) Control Center
6-Pack Relay Board Control Center
8-Input Module (Optional) Control Center
Oil Heater Contactor (1C)
(Frame 1 and 2 Machines)
Power Panel
VI Contactor Relay (2C) (Optional) Power Panel
Hot Gas Bypass Relay (3C) (Optional) Power Panel
Control Transformers (T1-T4) Power Panel
Control and Oil Heater Voltage
Selector (S1)
Power Panel
Temperature Sensors
See Fig. 11,12,
and 13
Pressure Transducers
See Fig. 11,12,
and 14
VI — Volumetric Index
*See Fig. 8A, 8B, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.
PROCESSOR SENSOR INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE (PSIO)
— The PSIO is the brain of the PIC. This module contains
all of the operating software needed to control the machine.
The 23XL uses 3 pressure transducers and 8 thermistors to
sense pressures and temperatures. These are connected to the
PSIO module. The PSIO also provides outputs to the: slide
valve assembly; oil heater (Frame 1 and 2 machines); hot
gas bypass (optional); motor cooling solenoid; and space alarm
contact. The PSIO communicates with the LID, the SMM,
and the optional 8-input modules for user interface and starter
management.
STARTER MANAGEMENT MODULE (SMM) — This mod-
ule is located within the starter cabinet. This module imple-
ments PSIO commands for starter functions such as start/
stop of the compressor, start/stop of the condenser and chilled
water pumps, start/stop of the tower fan, spare alarm con-
tacts, and the shunt trip. The SMM monitors starter inputs
such as flow switches, line voltage, remote start contact, spare
safety, compressor high discharge pressure, motor current sig-
nal, starter 1M and run contacts, and kW transducer input
(optional). The SMM contains logic to safely shut down the
machine if communications with the PSIO are lost.
Fig. 10 — Slide-Valve Capacity Control
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