3.6  - Pressure transducers
 
Three  types  of transducers  (high pressure,  low  pressure,  air 
differential pressure) are used to measure various pressures in 
each circuit. These transducers deliver 0 to 5 VDC. They are 
connected to the SIOB board. 
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Discharge  pressure  transducers  (high  pressure  type) 
These transducers measure the discharge pressure in each 
circuit. They are used to control condensing pressure or high 
pressure  load  shedding.  Discharge  pressure  sensors  are 
mounted on the discharge line piping of each circuit.
 
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Suction pressure transducers (low pressure type) 
These transducers measure the suction  pressure  in each 
circuit. They are used to control EXV, evaporating pressure 
(in  heating  mode)  and  monitor  suction  pressure  safeties 
related  to  the  compressor  operating  envelope.  Suction 
pressure sensors are located on the common suction piping 
of each circuit. 
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Air differential pressure transducers 
These  tranducers  are  used  to  estimate  the  airflow  or  to 
control the building pressure by measuring the differential 
pressure. 
 
3.7  - Temperature sensors
 
Temperature sensors  constantly  measure  the temperature of 
various components of the unit, ensuring the correct operation 
of the system. 
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Space temperature sensors
 
Up to  two sensors  may be  used.  They take  into account 
either  an  average  space  temperature  or  minimum  and 
maximum  space  temperatures,  depending  on  the 
configuration. 
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  Sensor T-55: This is a 10K sensor 
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  Optional sensor T-56: This 10K sensor is fitted with 
:  
- an offset slider to adjust the temperature setpoint. 
Moving  the  slider  to  the  left  (cold)  allows  the 
temperature setpoint to be reduced by as much as 
3K and moving it to the right (warm) allows it to be 
increased by up to 3K (in steps of ± 1K). When the 
slider is in its central position there is no offset. 
- a button for extending the occupied period from 
one  to  four  hours  depending  on  the  occupied 
period extension value entered in the configuration 
menu (see GENCONF menu). 
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  Optional sensor T-55: This 10K snesor is fitted with 
a button for extending the occupied period. 
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  Optional room-mate comfort controller (sensor T-59): 
This 10K sensor is fitted with : 
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  -  a  customised  liquid  crystal  display  (LLCD)  that 
indicates space temperature and setpoint offset. 
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  - an on/off function to start and stop the unit using 
remote contacts. 
-  temperature  offset  adjustement  which  allows  the 
temperature setpoint to be reduced by as much as 3K 
and to be increased by as much as 3K. 
- a button to extend the occupied period extension 
value  entered  in  the  configuration  menu  (see 
GENCONF menu). 
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Supply air temperature sensor
 
The control system uses this to maintain a constant space 
temperature. This is a Carrier 10K sensor. 
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Return air temperature sensor
 
The control system uses this to calculate the fresh air rate 
when using economizer with VAV option. This is a Carrier 
10K sensor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Outdoor air temperature sensor
 
This Carrier 5K system controls the economizer, allows the 
gas heating stages to be used on the heat pumps and offsets 
he space temperature setpoint where this is appropriate. 
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Water coil frost protection sensor
 
This Carrier 5K sensor is used on units fitted with hot-water 
systems.
 
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Defrost termination sensor
 
This sensor measures the common water temperature in the 
master/slave system capacity control. It is installed only in the 
case of master/slave units.
 
■ 
Defrost temperature sensors (heat pumps)
 
This Carrier 5K sensor is used by the defrost function on heat 
pump units. 
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Air quality sensor
 
This sensor controls room air quality. It is an optional sensor 
of the 0-10V d.c type. 
 
 
 
3.8 – The controls
 
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Electronic expansion valve (EXV)
 
The electronic expansion valve (EXV) is used to adjust the 
refrigerant flow to changes in the operating conditions of the 
machine. The high degree of accuracy with which the piston 
is positioned provides precise control of the refrigerant flow 
and suction superheat. 
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Indoor supply fan
 
The controller can start or stop the indoor fan thanks to the 
time schedule. With VAV option, the indoor supply fan speed 
is adjusted to fit the ventilation needs. 
Two types of fan are compatible with the unit, sandard fan 
or  high  static  fan.  They  can  be  chhosen  upon  the  field 
environment. 
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Return fan
 
In some applications with high return duct ESP, a return fan 
may be applied to help supply fan to maintain the airflow and 
the buiding pressure. 
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Heaters
 
The controller can control additional heaters for cooling only 
or heat pump unit. The additional heater can be electrical; 
hot water coil or gas heater. 
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Pre-heaters
 
With the option, the unit can control 2 electrical pre-heaters, 
if unit size < 125 and 3 if unit size >= 125. 
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Energy recovery module (ERM)
 
SmartVu can control an optional energy recovery module for 
optimised energy management of the exhaust air.
 
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High ambient fresh air option
 
With  this  option,  the  unit  can  control  supply  airflow%  or 
Fresh Air% according to OAT or SST values. It is working in 
cooling mode, with economizer and without ERM.