EMERSON Next Generation Coresense Copeland Stream Compressors User Manual

EMERSON

Next Generation CoreSense
Copeland Stream Compressors
User Manual

1. Introduction

CoreSense™ is an ingredient brand name for compressor electronics associated with Copeland™ branded compressors. The CoreSense technology uses the compressor as a sensor to unlock information from within the compressor, providing value-added features such as advanced motor protection, diagnostics, power consumption measurement and communication.
With active protection, advanced algorithms, and features like fault history and LED indicators, the Next Generation CoreSense (or Next Gen CoreSense) for Copeland brand compressors enables technicians to diagnose the past and recent state of the system, allowing for quicker, more accurate diagnostics and less downtime. Next Gen CoreSense is available as standard with the 4- and 6-cylinder Stream compressors.

The advantages of the Next Gen CoreSense module versus other protection modules are the response speed and the overall protection scheme. All protection features are functional right after compressor start and the module will stop the compressor in less than a second if a harming situation is detected.

Figure 1 : Next Generation CoreSense module

2. Specifications

The Next Gen CoreSense module is located and prewired in the terminal box. All required  parameters are flashed during the production of the compressor.
The power supply for the control module can be 115V AC or 230V AC.

Figure 2: Next Gen CoreSense inside the terminal box

3. Next Generation CoreSense features

Next Gen CoreSense is a modular system. This modular design gives the customers the flexibility to choose individual protection and/or control levels. It is possible to extend the compressor protection from just basic functions to a high tier protection to enlarge the lifetime of the compressor.

Figure 3: Inside view of the Next Gen CoreSense module, with the modular boards

Table 2: List of basic features

4. Warnings, trips and lockouts

Next Gen CoreSense provides 3 different protection levels. Each of them has its own LED colour.

• Warning alarms: Compressor will continue to run.

• Trip alarms: Compressor turns off for defined time with automatic reset.
  The compressor was stopped due to a fault condition. The compressor will restart when the fault condition is cleared and the defined off time has elapsed.

• Lockout alarms: Compressor turns off, manual reset is necessary.
  The compressor was stopped due to a fault condition. The compressor will restart when the fault condition is cleared and a manual reset using the reset button has been done. If a Modbus extension module is mounted, the reset can be done via Modbus.

5. Protection features

5.1 Oil protection

5.1.1 Insufficient oil pressure protection

The Next Gen CoreSense module receives an input from the oil pressure differential sensor (OPS3) located in the oil pump.

The module replaces the mechanical oil pressure switch. Furthermore, it provides the added value of communication for insufficient oil pressure warning and lockout via LED flash codes and/or a supervisory pack controller. Total insufficient oil pressure time for the compressor is stored and accumulated in the module memory.

The module will issue a warning when the oil pressure differential falls below 0.95 bar for 4 seconds. Once the oil pressure differential falls below 0.95 bar for 2 minutes, the module will trip the compressor and a “low oil pressure lockout” will be reported. Before using the reset button, troubleshooting needs to be done to understand the failure. The compressor will switch back on once the reset has been manually activated.

NOTE: This feature is not applicable to Stream CO2 compressors that do not have an oil pump fitted and are “splash” lubricated.

OPS3 Oil Pressure Switch sensor technical data:

• Permitted ambient temperature: -30 °C to 90 °C
• Protection Class: IP45

Figure 4: OPS3 Oil Pressure Switch and electronic part (delivered connected)

5.1.2 Oil level protection (optional)

The oil protection is achieved with an OW4/5 TraxOil watch device and OM3/4/5 TraxOil level monitoring device.

The TraxOil uses a hall sensor to measure the oil level. A magnetic float (unaffected by foaming oil) changes its position according to the oil level. The hall sensor converts the magnetic field changes into an equivalent signal, which is used by the integrated electronic controller to monitor and display the actual oil level with LEDs.

Figure 5: TraxOil OW5 Oil watch device

Figure 6: Sight glass level control zones

Table 3: LED code legend

The oil watch device is not part of the standard compressor delivery; it will have to be connected to the Next Gen CoreSense module via terminals 15 and 16.

Two connection possibilities can be chosen in the Next Gen CoreSense module app:

• Closed when OK:
  o Default setting after activation
  o Connect Blue (BU) and Black (BK) wires

• Open when OK:
  o Connect Brown (BN) and Black (BK) wires

The user has the possibility to select between a warning or trip condition if the oil level is below 25 %.

5.2 Motor overheat protection

By using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistors on 4M and 6M Stream compressor models, Next Gen CoreSense provides motor overheating protection.
Two chains of three thermistors each connected in series are embedded in the motor windings in such a manner that the temperature of the thermistors can follow with little inertia.

5.2.1 Static overheat protection

The Next Gen CoreSense module will trip the compressor if the motor windings are getting too hot.

Standard condition:

• Total resistance of the thermistor chains @ 25 °C ≤ 1.8 kΩ

Alarm condition:

• Trip condition: PTC resistance > 4.5 kΩ;
•  Reset condition: PTC resistance < 2.75 kΩ; 5 min time delay.

Trip due to sensor failure:

• Short circuit: PTC resistance < 20 Ω;
• Open circuit: PTC resistance > 20 kΩ.

5.2.2 Dynamic overheat protection

If the motor winding temperature increases in a short period (>240ohm/400ms), the module will trip the compressor. The compressor will restart after 5 minutes.

5.3 High discharge temperature protection

Discharge temperature protection is provided using a PT1000 sensor in the compressor cylinder head.

The sensor is pre-installed at the factory and connected to the Next Gen CoreSense module. The module will protect the compressor from high discharge temperature conditions. If the temperature sensor detects a discharge temperature higher than 154 °C, the module will shut off the compressor until the temperature cools down to an acceptable level (20 K below setpoint).
The configurable range of trip settings is 108 °C to 154 °C and the reset value is 83 °C to 134 °C.

• Trip value ≥ 154 °C for 0.5 sec
• Trip alarm: automatic reset after 2 minutes; discharge temp < 130 °C

PT1000 sensor technical data:

• Measuring range: -40°C to 155°C, 170°C for 30 minutes max
• Tightening torque: 15 Nm
• Protection class: IP65

Figure 7: Discharge temperature sensor

5.4 Current protection

A current sensor is located in the terminal box.
One power supply wire (2 from the same phase in case of part-winding) is going through this sensor – see T1 in Chapter 16.2 Wiring diagrams.
The direction of the leads has to be respected.

Figure 8: Current sensor

5.4.1 Locked rotor protection

If, 2.5 seconds after compressor start, the current is 150% of the MOC value, an alarm is triggered and the compressor trips. The alarm is reset after 5 minutes.
After 10 trips a lockout is activated and the Next Gen CoreSense module must be reset manually using the reset button (no automatic reset).

5.4.2 MOC protection

The MOC value of a compressor is stored into the Next Gen CoreSense module. The compressor trips if the measured current is higher than the MOC for more than 2 seconds.
This function starts 4.5 seconds after compressor start and resets automatically 5 minutes after tripping.

5.4.3 Switching frequency overstepping protection

The number of compressor starts is monitored over a defined period of time. If the compressor reaches the maximum number of starts in a time shorter than the defined one, an alarm is triggered.

• Default setting is 10 starts in 1 hour and trip generation.
• The reset time is calculated as the difference between the defined time period (1 hour) and the actual time it took for the defined maximum number of starts (10) to occur.
• Example:
  1. 10 starts occurred in 35 minutes
  2. the alarm is triggered at 35 minutes
  3. automatic reset will be done after 25 minutes
  It is possible to choose between a warning or compressor trip.

5.4.4 MOC detection at first start

Most compressors have two sets of nominal voltages and frequencies:

• 50 Hz or 60 Hz value for part-winding motors (AW…)
• different voltages for Δ/Y start motors (EW…)

At first start and at every power reset, the Next Gen CoreSense module automatically detects the compressor power supply (voltage and frequency) and will automatically select the corresponding MOC and undervoltage/overvoltage protection setpoints.

If the measured voltage and/or frequency is different from the one defined on the nameplate, the module will generate a warning.

For example, if an AWM/D (400 V / 50 Hz or 460 V / 60 Hz) motor is connected to a 230 V power line, the green LED will flash.

5.5 Phase / voltage monitoring

There are 6 voltage sensor circuits to measure the 3 phases. Thanks to the 6 sensors the part-winding motors can also be protected.

The status of each phase in direct on-line and part-winding is monitored for undervoltage, overvoltage and phase asymmetry.

5.5.1 Missing phase protection / Phase failure protection

A comparison is made between the voltage of each phase and their average. If any of the 3 power phases is missing after compressor start, a single-phasing condition exists.
Any voltage imbalance above 60 % is a condition for phase-loss trip.
Alarm conditions: occurs in case of missing phase conditions.

• Trip time: 5 minutes with automatic reset.

A missing phase can be detected during start-up and when the compressor is running.

5.5.2 Undervoltage protection

Occurs when the compressor voltage is lower than the nominal supply voltage.
Low voltage warning condition: voltage < 85 % of the nominal line voltage for 2 seconds.
Low voltage trip conditions: voltage < 75 % of the nominal line voltage 2 seconds.

• Trip time: 2 minutes.

5.5.3 Overvoltage protection

Occurs when the compressor voltage is higher than the nominal supply voltage.
High voltage warning condition: voltage > 115 % of the nominal line voltage for 2 seconds.
High voltage trip conditions: voltage > 125 % of the nominal line voltage for 2 seconds.

• Trip time: 2 minutes.

5.5.4 Voltage imbalance protection

The purpose of this feature is to protect the compressor against a voltage imbalance that could lead to motor overheating.

A configurable setting (default = 5 %) for voltage imbalance is used to determine the operating limit of the compressor. The voltage imbalance setting is configurable in the range of 2 to 8 % using the Next Gen CoreSense module app.

Alarm conditions:

• Warning: when the voltage imbalance > 3 % (configurable).
• Trip: when the voltage imbalance > 5 % (configurable).
• Reset: automatic reset after 5 min; voltage imbalance < 5 %.

5.5.5 Welded contactor protection

This protection verifies 3 independent run signals:

• voltage available on all terminals;
• current detected on 1 phase;
• demand signal – signal from controller to contactor.

If the three run signals are not identical, the Next Gen CoreSense module will generate an alert.
Protection is disabled in default setting. If the Next Gen CoreSense module is connected to the main controller (terminals 17 and 18) and a demand signal is detected the feature is enabled.
The user has the possibility to select between a warning or trip condition. After a trip, the compressor will restart after 2 minutes. Default setting is warning.
After 10 trips a lockout is activated and the module must be reset manually using the reset button (no automatic reset).

5.5.6 Part-winding protection

The two winding supply cables should go through the current sensor in the same direction.
At first start or at power reset of the Next Gen CoreSense module, the voltage is measured on both windings.

• If the voltages are identical:
  1. the compressor is connected in full winding;
  2. the protection is disabled.

• If the voltages are different, the voltages are compared again after 1 second:
  1. if the voltage on the second winding is the same as on the first winding:
  – the compressor is connected in part-winding;
  – the protection is enabled;
  2. if the voltage on the second winding is not the same as on the first winding, the second winding is improperly connected and the compressor trips.

The user has the possibility to select between a warning or trip condition. After a trip, the compressor will restart after 2 minutes. Default setting is trip.

6. Variable frequency drive mode

When operating with a variable frequency drive, all electrical alarms are disabled.
The variable frequency drive (VFD) mode can be activated through the following procedure:

• disconnect the Next Gen CoreSense Module from the power supply;

• disconnect the current sensor terminals 9 and 10;

• connect a bridge between the current sensor terminals on the module (short circuit);

• energize the module:
  1. a short-circuit alarm (orange flashing LED) of the current sensor will appear;

• press and hold the reset button for more than 10 sec (can only be done during the first 5 minutes after power reset):
  1. green/red quick flash code of LED;
  2. after 10 sec, flashing becomes slow;

• once the reset button is released, the VFD mode is activated.

If the current sensor is connected again, the VFD mode can be activated by pressing the reset button for more than 10 seconds.

7. Emergency mode

The emergency mode can exceptionally be used to bypass the advanced protection and operate only with basic protection (oil pressure and motor temperature).

To activate the emergency mode:

• disconnect the discharge line temperature sensor from the Next Gen CoreSense module, terminals 7 and 8;
• connect a bridge between the discharge line temperature sensor terminals (short circuit);
• press and hold the reset button for more than 10 seconds.

8. LEDs on the terminal box cover

Status LEDs in 3 colours (green, orange and red) are visible on the top of the T-box.

Figure 9: Next Gen CoreSense module terminal box

8.1 Compressor status codes

• Steady green: An indication of normal operation. There are no faults or issues with the compressor.
• Flashing green: An indication that there is a warning condition. The compressor keeps running.
• Steady orange: An indication that the compressor is in emergency mode.
• Flashing orange: An indication that the compressor has tripped and will automatically restart after a defined time (auto reset).
• Steady red: An indication that CoreSense is in parametrization mode.
• Flashing red: An indication that the compressor is locked out. Manual reset is needed for restart.

8.2 Failure alarms displayed by LEDs

Alarms are displayed via coloured LEDs and flashing sequences. Every flash sequence is interrupted by a 2-second pause.

Table 4: Flashing explanation X = Disabled in standard delivery

9. Alarm history

The 20 most recent alarms are stored in the module memory and can be downloaded with the Next Gen CoreSense module app.

10. Reset button

Pressing the reset button is needed after a compressor lockout. In addition, it can be used for an immediate trip reset (no compressor waiting time to restart).

• If the tripping condition is cleared, all tripping counters are set to zero, the compressor can restart.
• If the tripping condition is not cleared, the reset signal is ignored.

11. Crankcase heater control

The Next Gen CoreSense module controls the crankcase heater directly, so only a crankcase heater with the same power supply as the CoreSense module (115 VAC or 230 VAC) can be applied and connected to terminals 3 and 4.

Figure 10: Wiring diagram – Crankcase heater connections

12. Power consumption measurement

The power is calculated from the measured voltage, current and power factor.
Accuracy for each measurement:

•  voltage ± 5 %
•  current ± 5 %
•  power factor ± 10 %

Power consumption in kWh is provided in the Next Gen CoreSense module app.

13. Data port for communication with Next Gen CoreSense module app

The data port can be used for communication with the Next Gen CoreSense module app to parameter or download data (running history and alarms).

Figure 11: Data port on the Next Gen CoreSense module

13.1 Connectivity

There are two possibilities for communication over the data port, USB or Bluetooth gateway.
USB gateway can be used with any computer USB type-A. Adapters USB type-A to USB micro-B and USB-C are delivered to enable connection with Android devices. The connection with iOS devices is not possible over USB gateway.

Bluetooth gateway can be used with any device with Bluetooth adapter. It is also the only connection possibility for iOS devices.

14. Modbus module (optional)

The Next Gen CoreSense module can be equipped with a Modbus extension module for communication via RS485.

The diagnosis data can be read into system controllers using the standard Modbus RTU Protocol.

NOTE: More information about the Modbus interface can be found in the dedicated Technical Information TI_Stream_NGCS_02 “Next Generation CoreSense™ – Modbus Interface Description”

15. Next Gen CoreSense module app

An application can be downloaded from Google Play Store for Android, Microsoft Store for Windows or Apple Store for iOS devices. It provides access to the error memory/counter, so the current status of the system can be assessed, and the operating data can be reviewed.
This application also allows to analyse the measurements done by the Next Gen CoreSense module various sensors and to give information about compressor operation such as:

• operating time in normal / warning / tripping conditions;
• number of starts & stops;
• power consumption;
• compressor running time;
• crankcase heater running hours counter.

The Next Gen CoreSense module app can be connected to the Next Gen CoreSense using DP-USB gateway (not applicable for Apple devices) or Bluetooth gateway.

16. Electrical connections

16.1 Basic connections

The Next Gen CoreSense module is originally delivered with the basic modules preconnected.

Figure 15: Next Gen CoreSense basic protections

16.2 Wiring diagrams

IMPORTANT
For Stream CO2 small and medium compressor models (4MTL-05 to 4MTL-30 & 4MSL-03 to 4MSL-15), the blue positions 1U, 2V, 3W, 7Z, 8X, 9Y in diagrams below must be considered. The position of the terminals in all the other Stream compressor models corresponds to the black positions. The factory delivery is correct, DO NOT reverse the connections.

Legend

Figure 16: Wiring diagram for part-winding motors (AW…)

Figure 17: Wiring diagram for Star / Delta motors (EW…)

Figure 18: Wiring diagram (2nd part) for part-winding and Star / Delta motors (AW… and EW…)

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