ALFA ELECTRIC AVC145.002 Air Conditioner for Electrical Enclosures User Manual

ALFA ELECTRIC AVC145.002 Air Conditioner for Electrical Enclosures

Product Information

The AVC145 series is an air conditioner designed for indoor applications in electrical enclosures. It is manufactured by ALFAPLASTIC s.a.s. and is part of the ALFA ELECTRIC product line. The air conditioner is equipped with a digital thermostat with alarms for control. It has a cooling capacity according to EN14511 standards and operates on a power supply of 230V (AVC145.002), 115V (AVC145.012), or 400V (AVC145.022). The unit has a weight of 37kg (AVC145.002), 49kg (AVC145.012), or 49kg (AVC145.022) and is designed for use in enclosures with different protection degrees.

Technical Data

Control Type| Cooling Capacity| Absorbed Electric Power| Rated Current| Electrical Connection| Air Flow Rate (Free Blow)| Operating Temperature| Refrigerant| Condensate Management| Protection Degree| Design| Weight| Conformity / Certifications
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Digital thermostat with alarms| According to EN14511 standards| 3.7/4.2W (AVC145.002), 1450/1500W (AVC145.012), 1150/1200W
(AVC145.022)| A35-A35A35-A50 (AVC145.002), 7.4/8.4A (AVC145.012), 1.35/2.1A
(AVC145.022)| Unit V | ph | Hz| 600/625| +20°C to +55°C (+68°F to +131°F) (AVC145.002), +20°C to +45°C
(+68°F to +113°F) (AVC145.012)| R134a | 700| Condensate evaporator with safety overflow| IP34 (AVC145.002), IP54 (when installed on the enclosure with the
same protection degree) (AVC145.012, AVC145.022)| Galvanized sheet steel powder-coated RAL7035| 37kg (AVC145.002), 49kg (AVC145.012), 49kg (AVC145.022)| CE

Installation

Product Handling
The AVC series air conditioner should be handled in an upright position to prevent accidental tipping over. It is recommended to use lifting eye bolts for handling. If lifting eye bolts are not included, an M6 male lifting eye bolt should be provided and screwed into the blind threaded insert located on top of the air conditioner.

General Checks Before Installation
Before installation, ensure that the electrical cabinet is disconnected from the power supply. The installation site should be free from hot air flows, and the internal side of the electrical enclosure should be clean and dry. The ambient temperature should be within the range specified on the air conditioner’s label. There should be no components inside the electrical enclosure that could obstruct proper ventilation. The positioning of the enclosure with the installed air conditioner should allow for adequate ventilation, with a minimum clearance of 500mm on each side between the air conditioner and the walls. Proper disposal of condensate discharge should also be ensured.

Division of:

ALFAPLASTIC s.a.s.

• Via Della Valle, 39 – 20841 Carate Brianza (MB) Italy
• Tel. +39 (0362) 903.539
• Fax. +39 (0362) 975.133
• Mail: info@alfaelectric.com.
• www.alfaelectric.com.

Description

Original user’s manual for air conditioner AVC145 series Language: English

| ISSUE| 11/02/2021| Ascheri M.
REV. 01| 11/05/2021| Ascheri M.
REV. 02|  |
REV. 03|  |

TECHNICAL DATA

AVC145.022
FEATURES| Unit|
Power supply| V | ph| Hz| 230 | 1 | 50/60| 115 | 1 | 50/60| 400 | 2 | 50/60
Cooling capacity EN14511| A35-A35| W| 1450/1500
A35-A50| W| 1150/1200
Absorbed electric power EN14511| A35-A35| W| 660/700
A35-A50| W| 800/860
Rated current| A| 3.7/4.2| 7.4/8.4| 1.35/2.1
Motor circuit breaker / Delayed pre fuse (advised)| A| 10
Electrical connection| –| Three-pole connector
Air flow rate (free blow)| enclosure| m3/h| 600/625
Operating temperature| ambient| °C (°F)| +20 |+55 (+68/+ 131)
enclosure| °C (°F)| +20 |+45 (+68/+ 113)
Refrigerant| – | g| R134a | 700
Condensate management| –| Condensate evaporator with safety overflow

Protection degree EN60529/1

| ambient| –| IP34
enclosure| –| IP54 (when installed on enclosure with the same protection degree)
Design| casing| –| Galvanised sheet steal
cover| –| Galvanised sheet steel powder coated RAL7035
Weight| kg| 37| 49| 49
Conformity / Certifications| –| CE

WARNING

• Safety of the AIR CONDITIONER is warranted only by proper use of these instructions which must be kept.
• Installation must be done by qualified personnel only after the enclosure power supply is disconnected.
• Before any operation, switch off the power supply.
• The appliance is classified as not accessible to the general public
• The air conditioner is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• Children are being supervised not to play with the air conditioner.
• The air conditioner must be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations
• Upstream of the electrical connection, an efficient disconnection system must be provided in compliance with the standard
• Internal and external components of the electrical enclosure don’t have to affect the proper installation of the air conditioner.
• Inside of electrical enclosure, there must not be components that could affect the proper ventilation.
• Provide a proper fixing of the electrical enclosure to the floor to prevent accidental tipping due to the supplementary weight of the installed AIR CONDITIONER.
• The installation position of the AIR CONDITIONER must be selected to ensure good ventilation. Take care that any internal/external components of the enclosure don’t obstruct air passage. (see section 2.2 GENERAL CHECKS BEFORE INSTALLATION)
• The heat loss of the components installed inside of the electrical enclosure must be lower than the useful cooling power of the AIR CONDITIONER.
• AIR CONDITIONER must be handled in an upright position and protected against accidental tipping over.
• Do not modify the AIR CONDITIONER structure if it is not specified in these instructions or associated instructions.
• During transportation of enclosures with installed air conditioners, a proper bracket must be used to support the cooling unit weight.
• Install only original spare parts and accessories.
• Protection against access to live parts must be warrantyed by the installer.
• The supply connector of the AIR CONDITIONER must only be connected and disconnected when the electrical enclosure is electrically disconnected.
• Follow all technical data shown in this manual

INSTALLATION

PRODUCT HANDLING
AIR CONDITIONER AVC series must be handled in upright position and protected against accidental tipping over.

The air conditioner handling, when unpacked, can be done thanks to lifting eye bolt. If lifting eye bolts are not included, please provide an adequate M6 male lifting eye bolt (2) and screw it inside blind threaded (1) insert placed on top of the air conditioner

Check the proper fixing of eye bolts before lift the air conditioner.

GENERAL CHECKS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Before the installation make sure that the cabinet is disconnected from the electrical supply.

GENERAL CHECKS

–     electrical enclosure must be disconnected form power supply
–     electrical data shown on rating label pasted on air conditioner side must be guaranteed
–     Electrical enclosure must be sized according to air conditioner dimensions and weight.
–     Electrical enclosure must have at least IP54 protection degree
–     Internal and external components of electrical enclosure don’t have to affect the proper installation of air conditioner
–     The installation site must be free from excessive dirt, aggressive ambient conditions and moisture.
–     The installation site must be free from hot air flows
–     The internal side of electrical enclosure must be free from dirt and moisture
–     The environment temperature must be within the range specified on label pasted on air conditioner side
–     Inside of electrical enclosure there must not be components that could affect the proper ventilation
–     the enclosure positioning with installed air conditioner must be carefully selected to ensure good ventilation (clearance between the air conditioner and the near walls must be at least 500 mm in each side).
–     Proper disposing of condensate discharge

FITTING

1. Make the fixing hole on the enclosure as is shown in the drilling template
   Deburr all sharp edges to avoid accidental injuries

2. Apply the gasket (included in fixing kit) on the back panel of the air conditioner

3. Lift the air conditioner by lifting eyebolt and place it near the enclosure wall

4. Mount the air conditioner on the electrical cabinet according to the drilling template with M6X16 screws and washers against unscrewing (included in mounting kit)

5. Connect the condensate drain pipe as is shown in picture below

Air conditioner is fitted with condensate evaporator. Condensate is collected into a vessel and it is warmed by the hot discharge compressor pipe. If condensate rises over a certain level, it is evacuated by over flow pipe

• Air conditioner produces condensate because the moist air inside of the enclosure meets cold heat exchanger (evaporator) and then it becomes water; water production decreases during air conditioner working because enclosure air becomes dry.
• The enclosure must be at least IP 54 protected, if enclosure is not airtight, condensate production could increase.
• Installation of a door limit switch can reduce condensate production when the door is open. (see 3.3.2 Digital input)
• The enclosure IP54 degree is guaranteed only if the air conditioner is proper mounted.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

AVC145.002

AVC145.012

AVC145.022

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

The electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician who is responsible for compliance with the applicable standards and regulations.

Wire male plug (included) with an adequate cable as is shown by the following picture

The cable section must be at least 1,5mm2
The male plug is fitted with spring terminals:

1. Push the spring with a screwdriver and then insert the wire.
2. Check the proper wire insertion.
3. Connect the unit with the power supply

• Electrical data shown on rating label pasted on air conditioner side must be guaranteed
• Install the delayed fuse recommended on rating plate pasted on air conditioner side to protect the line and enclosure components against short-circuit.
• Upstream of the electrical connection, an efficient disconnection system must be provided and it must be clearly identified
• Air conditioner is already fitted with a temperature controller, no additional temperature control must be connected upstream of the unit.

Insert signal connector (included in installation kit, refer to picture below) inside of 4 poles female connector placed on the back of the air conditioner.

ALARM OUTPUT / DIGITAL INPUT

AVC145.002 is fitted with an electronic controller which permits alarm output and digital input signals.

Alarm output
Alarm output is activated according to alarm parameters (for example in case of enclosure temperature higher than ALU value, digital input not activated… See PARAMETERS at 4.2 DIGITAL THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTION section)
Alarm output is a potential-free contact.

Digital input

WARNING:
Proper functions of air conditioner are allowed only if digital input is activated. (closed contact between poles 13-14).

Digital input can be a door limit switch or a generic external clean contact.

• Plug for signals is factory wired with a bridge between 13-14 poles. Bridge can be removed to wire, for example, a door limit switch.

STARTING AND ADJUSTMENT

After finishing assembly of the conditioner, wait approx. 30 min. before starting it (the oil must collect in the compressor to ensure lubrication and cooling). The air conditioner operates automatically, that is to say, after insertion, the evaporator fan operates continuously making the air inside the cabinet circulate. This way a uniform distribution of temperature inside the cabinet itself is attained. The built-in thermostat drives compressor and condenser fan according to set point value.

• Compressor turns and condenser fan ON when internal enclosure temperature rises up to set point value + hysteresis.
• The compressor and condenser fan turn OFF when the internal enclosure temperature decreases below set point value.

DIGITAL THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTION

WARNING:
The air conditioner is designed to operate at 35 ° C cabinet temperature. If the set point is changed the performance of the unit will vary.

1. The regulating thermostat is fixed on side of air conditioner.
2. The thermostat could be set into a range from 20°C up to 50°C. Follow thermostat instructions for parameter changing.

KEY COMBINATIONS:

LED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:

MAX & MIN TEMPERATURE MEMORIZATION

How to see the min temperature

1. Press and release the ▼ key.
2. The “Lo” message will be displayed followed by the minimum temperature recorded.
3. By pressing the ▼ key again or by waiting 5s the normal display will be restored.

How to see the max temperature

1. Press and release the ▲ key.
2. The “Hi” message will be displayed followed by the maximum temperature recorded.
3. By pressing the ▼ key again or by waiting 5s the normal display will be restored.

How to reset the max and min temperature recorded

1. Hold press the SET key for more than 3s, while the max. or min temperature is displayed. (rSt message will be displayed)
2. To confirm the operation the “rSt” message starts blinking and the normal temperature will be displayed.

HOW TO SEE THE SET POINT

1. Push and immediately release the SET key: the display will show the Setpoint value;
2. Push and immediately release the SET key or wait for 5 seconds to display the probe value again.

HOW TO CHANGE THE SETPOINT

1. Push the SET key for more than 2 seconds to change the Setpoint value;
2. The value of the set point will be displayed and the “°C” or “°F” LED will start blinking;
3. To change the Set value push the ▲ or ▼ arrows within 10s.
4. To memorise the new set point value push the SET key again or wait 10s.

HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER VALUE

To change the parameter’s value operate as follows:

1. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET + ▼ keys for 3s (the “°C” or “°F” LED starts blinking).
2. Select the required parameter. Press the SET key to display its value
3. Use ▲ or ▼ to change its value.
4. Press SET to store the new value and move to the following parameter.

To exit:
Press SET + ▲ or wait 15s without pressing a key.

NOTE:
The set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting for the time-out to expire.

HOW TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD

1. Keep pressed for more than 3 s the ▲ + ▼ keys.
2. The POF message will be displayed and the keyboard will be locked. At this point, it will be possible only to see the set point or the MAX o Min temperature stored
3. If a key is pressed more than 3s the POF message will be displayed.

HOW TO UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD
Keep pressed together for more than 3s the ▲ + ▼ keys, till the Pon message will be displayed.

THE ON/OFF FUNCTION

• With onF = oFF, pushing the ON/OFF key, the instrument is switched off. The OFF message is displayed. In this configuration, the regulation is disabled.
• To switch the instrument on, push again the ON/OFF key.

WARNING:
Loads connected to the normally closed contacts of the relays are always supplied and under voltage, even if the instrument is in standby mode.

PARAMETERS

Regulation

• Hy Differential: (0,1 ÷ 25,5°C / 1÷255 °F) Intervention differential for set point.
  Compressor
  Cut IN is Set Point + differential (Hy). Compressor Cut OUT is when the temperature reaches the set point.

• Ot Thermostat probe calibration: (-12.0÷12.0°C; -120÷120°F) allows to adjustment of possible offset of the thermostat probe.

• AC Anti-short cycle delay: (0÷50 min) minimum interval between the compressor stop and the following restart.

• CH Type of action: CL = cooling; Ht = heating.

• rES Resolution (for °C): (in = 1°C; dE = 0.1 °C) allows decimal point display. dLy Display delay: (0 ÷20.0m; risul. 10s) When the temperature increases, the display is updated of 1 °C/1°F after this time.

• IdF Interval between defrost cycles: (0÷120h) Determines the time interval between the beginning of two defrost cycles.

• MdF (Maximum) length for defrost: (0÷255min) (0=no defrost) When P2P = n, (not evaporator probe: timed defrost) it sets the defrost duration, when P2P = y (defrost end based on temperature) it sets the maximum length for defrost.

• ALU MAXIMUM temperature alarm: (SET÷110°C; SET÷230°F) When this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the “ALd” delay time.

• ALL Minimum temperature alarm: (-50.0 ÷ SET°C; -58÷230°F When this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the “ALd” delay time.

• i1P Digital input polarity: oP: the digital input is activated by opening the contact; CL: the digital input is activated by closing the contact.

• i1F Digital input configuration: EAL = external alarm: “EA” message is displayed; bAL = serious alarm “CA” message is displayed. PAL = pressure switch alarm, “CA” message is displayed; dor = door switch function; dEF = activation of a defrost cycle; AUS =to switch on the second relay if oA1 = AUS; Htr = kind of action inversion (cooling–heating); FAn = not set it; ES = Energy saving.

• did (0 ÷ 255 min) with i1F EAL or i1F = bAL digital input alarm delay: delay between the detection of the external alarm condition and its signaling.

  • with i1F= dor: door open signaling delay
  • with i1F = PAL: time for pressure switch function: time interval to calculate the number of the pressure switch activations.

• PbC Type of probe: it allows to set of the kind of probe used by the instrument: PbC = PBC probe, ntc = NTC probe.

• dP3 Third probe display- no available

• .dP4 Fourth probe display- no available

DIGITAL INPUT (ENABLED WITH P3P = N)
The free voltage digital input is programmable in different configurations by the “i1F” parameter.

Door switch input (i1f = dor)
It signals the door status and the corresponding relay output status through the odc parameter:

• no= normal (any change);, Fan= fan OFF; CPr= Compressor OFF, F_C= Compressor and fan OFF.

Since the door is opened, after the delay time set through parameter did, the door alarm is enabled, the display shows the message dA and the regulation restarts is rtr = yES. The alarm stops as soon as the external digital input is disabled again. With the door open, the high and low-temperature alarms are disabled.

Digital inputs polarity
The digital input polarity depends on the i1P parameter.

• i1P=CL: the input is activated by closing the contact.
• i1P=OP: the input is activated by opening the contact

GENERIC ALARM (i1F = EAL)

• As soon as the alarm input is activated (for example enclosure temperature higher than ALU value) the unit will wait for did time delay before signalling the EAL alarm message.
• The output status doesn’t change. The alarm stops just after the alarm input is deactivated.

SERIOUS ALARM MODE (i1F = bAL)
When the alarm input is activated (for example enclosure temperature higher than the ALU value), the unit will wait for did delay before signalling the CA alarm message. The relay outputs are switched OFF. The alarm will stop as soon as the alarm input is de-activated.

ALARM SIGNALS

DEFAULT SETTING VALUES

Label| Name| Range| °C/°F|
---|---|---|---|---
Set| Set point| LS÷US| 31.0| —
Hy| Differential| 0,1÷25.5°C/ 1÷ 255°F| 4.0| Pr1
Ot| Thermostat probe calibration| -12÷12°C /-120÷120°F| 0.0| Pr1
AC| Anti-short cycle delay| 0 ÷ 50 min| 1| Pr1
CH| Kind of action| CL=cooling; Ht= heating| cL| Pr1
rES| Resolution| in=integer; dE= dec.point| dE| Pr1
IdF| Interval between defrost cycles| 1 ÷ 120 hours| 8| Pr1
MdF| (Maximum) length for defrost| 0 ÷ 255 min| 0| Pr1
ALU| MAXIMUM temperature alarm| Set÷ 110.0°C; Set÷230°F| 50.0| Pr1
ALL| Minimum temperature alarm| -50.0°C÷Set/ -58°F÷Set| – 50.0| Pr1
i1P| Digital input polarity| oP=opening;CL=closing| oP| Pr1
i1F| Digital input configuration| EAL, bAL, PAL, dor; dEF; Htr, AUS| dor| Pr1
did| Digital input alarm delay| 0÷255min| 0| Pr1
PbC| Kind of probe| Ptc; ntc| ntc| Pr1
dP3| Third probe display| —| noP| Pr1
dP4| Fourth probe display| —| noP| Pr1

SPARE PARTS LIST

ACCESSORIES

Accessories are not included in air conditioner package, if needed, they can be ordered according following codes:

FILTER

FILTER INSTALLATION
Filter can be easily installed in retrofit.

Place the filter on the air conditioner cover as is shown by picture below. (On the filter frame a hole shows the right position of filter: it must be kept as is shown in picture below):

Place the hooks inside of cover grid, start from left side of the grid. Push the filter to the left until the hooks are right placed inside of grid.

Push the hooks, placed on the right, inside of cover grid.

Push the filter to the right until the hooks are right placed inside of grid.

FILTER REMOVAL
Carry out the operations in reverse order according to filter installation.

FILTER MAT CLEANING

• The filter mat can be cleaned with compressed air or water and without aggressive washing detergent.
• Filter mat cleaning or replacement depends to environmental dirt. Check the filter mat status periodically.

FLOW DIVERTER

FLOW DIVERTER INSTALLATION
The flow diverter allows to deflect the fresh air towards the bottom of the enclosure allowing for better cooling

Fix the Flow diverter with included n°2 screws.

WARRANTY

WE Alfa Electric

Division of:

ALFA PLASTIC s.a.s.

• Via Della Valle, 39 – 20048 CARATE BRIANZA (MI)
• Tel. +39 (0362) 903.539
• Fax +39 (0362) 975.133
• Mail: info@alfaelectric.com.
• www.alfaelectric.com.

guarantees that the product is free from any quality defects.
The product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery, provided it operates under the following conditions:

1. value of the power supply indicated in the data plate is completely respected;
2. requirements specified in the user’s manual are completely respected;
3. cabinet temperature is not higher or lower than its rated temperature;
4. ambient temperature is not higher or lower than its rated temperature;
5. the product is mounted on cabinets with a minimum IP54 protection level;
6. the product is mounted on cabinets that do not require higher cooling power than expected;
7. the product is clearly identifiable by serial number.

The warranty does not apply if :

1. the cooling circuit has been modified about the type and quantity of refrigerant or composition;
2. the unit operates in acid or corrosive ambient;
3. the unit has been modified without ALFAPLASTIC consent.

This warranty shall become null as soon as the product is altered or modified in its structure or in circuits. The terms of this warranty (commencement and termination dates) are not modified by any repair or replacement of products.

For every part that results defective during the period of this warranty, ALFAPLASTIC shall repair or replace it. Any other charges arising from the removal, handling, and installation of the products shall not be refunded by ALFAPLASTIC. As is specified on the user’s manual, installation, handling, and the correct earthing in accordance with all current standards are under the responsibility of the customer. In the event of any damage caused by a defective product, the EEC85.374 standard. The malfunction must be communicated in writing to ALFAPLASTIC.

The warranty is void if the customer is not in good standing with the payments

LEGAL RAPRESENTATIVE
FIORATTI P.

UE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

WE Alfa Electric

Division of:

ALFA PLASTIC s.a.s.

• Via Della Valle, 39 – 20048 CARATE BRIANZA (MI)
• Tel. +39 (0362) 903.539
• Fax +39 (0362) 975.133
• Mail: info@alfaelectric.com.
• www.alfaelectric.com.

DECLARE THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR ELECTRICAL CABINETS

AVC, AVE, ARC SERIES

DO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES

• 2006/42/CE MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (17 May 2006)
• 2014/35/UE LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (26 February 2014)
• 2014/30/UE EMC DIRECTIVE (26 February 2014)
• 2011/65/UE ROHS DIRECTIVE (8 June 2011)

STANDARDS APPLIED TO MEET THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE DIRECTIVE

• EN 60335-2-40:2003; A1; A2 (IEC 60335-2-40: 2002; A1; A2)
• EN 60335-1: 2010; A11; A13; A14; A1; A2 (IEC 60335-1; A1; A2)

OTHER STANDARDS APPLIED

• EN 55014-1: 2017
• EN 55014-2: 2015
• EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019
• EN 61000-3-3: 2013

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
FIORATTI P.

Description

Declaration of Conformity for air conditioner AVC,AVE, ARC

| ISSUE| 01/06/2020| Ascheri M.
REV. 1|  |
REV. 2|  |
REV. 3|  |

Contact Information

ALFA PLASTIC s.a.s.

• Via Della Valle, 39 – 20048 CARATE BRIANZA (MI)
• Tel. +39 (0362) 903.539
• Fax +39 (0362) 975.133
• Mail: info@alfaelectric.com.
• www.alfaelectric.com.

References

• Alfa Electric | Condizionamento e accessori quadri elettrici

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>