RTAE Product Catalog
RTAE Product Catalog
RTAE Product Catalog
AdaptiSpeed Technology
AdaptiSpeed technology delivers unmatched efficiency with some of the lowest sound levels in the
industry.
• Trane third-generation Adaptive Frequency™ drive (AFD3) –The AFD3 offers a part-load
efficiency improvement of more than 40 percent when compared to constant-speed chiller
designs.
• Direct-drive, specific-speed screw compressor—Optimized for variable-speed operation, it
delivers peak efficiency under all operating conditions.
• Variable Speed, Permanent magnet motors—The compressor’s and condenser fans’
permanent magnet motor design is up to 4 percent more efficient than conventional induction
motors.
Copyright
This document and the information in it are the property ofTrane, and may not be used or
reproduced in whole or in part without written permission.Trane reserves the right to revise this
publication at any time, and to make changes to its content without obligation to notify any person
of such revision or change.
Trademarks
All trademarks referenced in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Adaptive Control, Adaptive Frequency, CompleteCoat, InvisiSound, Series R,Trane and theTrane
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ofTrane in the United States and other countries.
Trane is a business of Ingersoll Rand. All trademarks referenced in this document are the
trademarks of their respective owners.
BACnet is a registered trademark of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); LONMARK and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon
Corporation; ModBus is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.
Revision History
RLC-PRC042C-EN (30 May 2014). Added 200/60/3, 230/60/3 voltages. AddedTransformer and
Line Voltage Harmonic Mitigation options. Updated weights and isolator options.
RLC-PRC042B-EN (29 Sep 2013). Added 380/50/3 configuration. Updated electrical data tables,
field wiring drawing and made minor corrections.
RLC-PRC042-EN (06 Jun 2013). New catalog for RTAE product introduction.
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Features and Benefits
Technology
• AdaptiSpeed technology assures optimal performance at all operating conditions
• Permanent magnet motor - up to 4% more efficient than an induction motor
• AFD3 Adaptive Frequency™ Drive
• Soft start provided as standard to reduce power in-rush at start-up
• One of the first true 24 pulse drives in the industry
• Compressor design optimized for variable speed operation
• Rotor profile designed for maximum efficiency at higher speeds
• Shuttle valve enhances compressor oil management
• Variable speed permanent magnet motors on ALL condenser fans for increased efficiency and
lower sound
• Larger diameter condenser fans operate at lower speed with optimized blade design
• Compact, high-efficiency, integrated low refrigerant charge evaporator design
• Integral compressor muffler lowers sound levels by 4-10 dB compared to previous design
• Optional metallic discharge and suction bellows reduce compressor sound by 8-10 dB
Cost of Ownership
• Industry-leading efficiency
• Over 20% higher full load efficiency than ASHRAE 90.1-2010
• Minimizing kW demand and infrastructure
• Over 40% higher part load efficiency than ASHRAE 90.1-2010
• Minimize kW usage
• Drive designed to last the life of the chiller
• High power factor at all load points reducing the need for power factor correction capacitors
• Variable speed drives on all condenser fans save energy at part load operation, as well as lower
sound levels even further as fan speeds are reduced during part load operation.
• Transverse modular coil design for easy access for coil cleaning
• Up to 40% lower refrigerant charge compared to previous evaporator designs
• Factory-engineered, tested and installed sound control options reduce jobsite time and cost
• Three levels of sound reduction available to meet various job site acoustical requirements
Reliability
• Robust drive design using film capacitors for longer drive life
• Industrial bearing system designed for the life of the chiller
• Shuttle valve reduces the differential oil pressure required for cold weather start-up
• New header design eliminates brazed coil u-bends, significantly reduces potential for
refrigerant leaks
• All aluminum alloy coils reduce potential for corrosion
• Enhanced factory-applied corrosion protection available
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Features and Benefits
Precision Control
• New 7 inch color touch screen display with graphics
• Powered by UC800 industry-leading control algorithms
• Enhanced flow management provides unmatched system performance in variable flow
water systems
• Adaptive Control™ keeps the chiller running in extreme conditions
• Tight set point control
• Graphical trending
• Maximized chiller update
• BACnet®, Modbus™, LonTalk®, communications protocol interface available without the need
for gateways
• Optional condenser fan speed control to help meet preset nighttime sound requirements
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Application Considerations
Certain application constraints should be considered when sizing, selecting and installingTrane
RTAE chillers. Unit and system reliability is often dependent upon proper and complete compliance
with these considerations. Where the application varies from the guidelines presented, it should
be reviewed with your localTrane account manager.
Note: The terms water and solution are used interchangeably in the following paragraphs.
Water Treatment
The use of untreated or improperly treated water in chillers may result in scaling, erosion,
corrosion, and algae or slime buildup.This will adversely affect heat transfer between the water
and system components. Proper water treatment must be determined locally and depends on the
type of system and local water characteristics.
Neither salt nor brackish water is recommend for use inTrane air-cooled RTAE chillers. Use of either
will lead to a shortened life.Trane encourages the employment of a qualified water treatment
specialist, familiar with local water conditions, to assist in the establishment of a proper water
treatment program.
Foreign matter in the chilled water system can also increase pressure drop and, consequently,
reduce water flow.
For this reason it is important to thoroughly flush all water piping to the unit before making the final
piping connections to the unit.
The capacities given in the Performance Data section of this catalog are based on water with a
fouling factor of 0.0001°F·ft²·h/Btu (in accordance with AHRI 550/590). For capacities at other fouling
factors, see Performance Selection Software.
Ambient Limitations
Trane chillers are designed for year-round operation over a range of ambient temperatures.The air-
cooled model RTAE chiller will operate in ambient temperatures of:
• Standard Ambient Range = 32 to 105°F (0 to 40.6°C)
• Low Ambient Range = 0 to 105°F (-17.7 to 40.6°C)
• High Ambient Range = 32 to 125°F (0 to 52°C)
• Wide Ambient Range = 0 to 125°F (-17.7 to 52°C)
The minimum ambient temperatures are based on still conditions (winds not exceeding five mph).
Greater wind speeds will result in a drop in head pressure, therefore increasing the minimum
starting and operating ambient temperature.The Adaptive Frequency™ microprocessor will
attempt to keep the chiller on-line when high or low ambient conditions exist, making every effort
to avoid nuisance trip-outs and provide the maximum allowable tonnage.
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Application Considerations
For example: a plastic injection molding process requires 80 gpm (5.0 l/s) of 50°F (10°C) water and
returns that water at 60°F (15.6°C).The selected chiller can operate at these temperatures, but has
a minimum flow rate of 106 gpm (6.6 l/s).The system layout in Figure 1 can satisfy the process.
Figure 1. Flow rate out of range systems solution
50°F (10°C)
80 gpm (5 l/s)
50°F (10°C)
114 gpm (7 l/s) PUMP
50°F (10°C)
32 gpm (2 l/s) LOAD
57°F (14°C)
114 gpm (7 l/s)
60°F (15.6°C)
PUMP 80 gpm (5 l/s)
Flow Proving
Trane provides a factory-installed water flow switch monitored by UC800 which protects the chiller
from operating in loss of flow conditions.
Water Temperature
Leaving Water Temperature Limits
Trane RTAE chillers have three distinct leaving water categories:
• Standard, with a leaving solution range of 40 to 68°F (4.4 to 20°C)
• Low temperature process cooling, with leaving solution less than 40°F (4.4°C)
• Ice-making, with a leaving solution range of 20 to 68°F (-6.7 to 20°C)
Since leaving solution temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C) result in suction temperature at or below
the freezing point of water, a glycol solution is required for all low temperature and ice-making
machines. Ice making control includes dual setpoints and safeties for ice making and standard
cooling capabilities. Consult your localTrane account manager for applications or selections
involving low temperature or ice making machines.
The maximum water temperature that can be circulated through the RTAE evaporator when the
unit is not operating is 125°F (52°C). Evaporator damage may result above this temperature.
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59°F(15°C)
PUMP
238 gpm (15 l/s)
95°F
(35°C)
178 gpm
(11.2 l/s)
LOAD
59°F
(15°C)
68°F (20°C) 178 gpm
238 gpm (15 l/s) (11.2 l/s)
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Application Considerations
Unit Placement
Setting The Unit
A base or foundation is not required if the selected unit location is level and strong enough to
support the unit’s operating weight. (See “Weights,” p. 30.)
For a detailed discussion of base and foundation construction, see the sound engineering bulletin
or the unit IOM. Manuals are available through online product portal pages or from your local
office.
HVAC equipment must be located to minimize sound and vibration transmission to the occupied
spaces of the building structure it serves. If the equipment must be located in close proximity to
a building, it should be placed next to an unoccupied space such as a storage room, mechanical
room, etc. It is not recommended to locate the equipment near occupied, sound sensitive areas of
the building or near windows. Locating the equipment away from structures will also prevent
sound reflection, which can increase sound levels at property lines or other sensitive points.
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Application Considerations
Piping isolation
Isolators
Isolators
Flexible
electrical
Concrete Base conduit
For maximum isolation effect, water lines and electrical conduit should also be isolated. Wall
sleeves and rubber isolated piping hangers can be used to reduce sound transmitted through water
piping.To reduce the sound transmitted through electrical conduit, use flexible electrical conduit.
Local codes on sound emissions should always be considered. Since the environment in which a
sound source is located affects sound pressure, unit placement must be carefully evaluated. Sound
power levels for chillers are available on request.
Servicing
Adequate clearance for evaporator, condenser and compressor servicing should be provided.
Recommended minimum space envelopes for servicing are located in the dimensional data
section and can serve as a guideline for providing adequate clearance.The minimum space
envelopes also allow for control panel door swing and routine maintenance requirements. Local
code requirements may take precedence.
Unit Location
General
Unobstructed flow of condenser air is essential to maintain chiller capacity and operating
efficiency. When determining unit placement, careful consideration must be given to assure a
sufficient flow of air across the condenser heat transfer surface.Two detrimental conditions are
possible and must be avoided: warm air recirculation and coil starvation. Air recirculation occurs
when discharge air from the condenser fans is recycled back to the condenser coil inlet. Coil
starvation occurs when free airflow to the condenser is restricted.
Condenser coils and fan discharge must be kept free of snow or other obstructions to permit
adequate airflow for satisfactory unit operation. Debris, trash, supplies, etc., should not be allowed
to accumulate in the vicinity of the air-cooled chiller. Supply air movement may draw debris into
the condenser coil, blocking spaces between coil fins and causing coil starvation.
Both warm air recirculation and coil starvation cause reductions in unit efficiency and capacity due
to higher head pressures.The air-cooled RTAE chiller offers an advantage over competitive
equipment in these situations. Operation is minimally affected in many restricted air flow situations
due to its advanced Adaptive Control™ microprocessor which has the ability to understand the
operating environment of the chiller and adapt to it by first optimizing its performance and then
staying on line through abnormal conditions. For example, high ambient temperatures combined
with a restricted air flow situation will generally not cause the air-cooled model RTAE chiller to shut
down. Other chillers would typically shut down on a high pressure nuisance cut-out in these
conditions.
Cross winds, those perpendicular to the condenser, tend to aid efficient operation in warmer
ambient conditions. However, they tend to be detrimental to operation in lower ambients due to
the accompanying loss of adequate head pressure. Special consideration should be given to low
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ambient units. As a result, it is advisable to protect air-cooled chillers from continuous direct winds
exceeding 10 mph (4.5 m/s) in low ambient conditions.
The recommended lateral clearances are depicted in the Close-Spacing and Restricted Airflow
Engineering Bulletin RLC-PRB037*-EN available on product portal pages or from your local office.
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Model Number Description
Digits 1,2 — Unit Model Digit 17 — Evaporator Digit 29 — Line Voltage
RT = Rotary Chiller Configuration Harmonic Mitigation
Digits 3— Unit Type N = 2 Pass Evaporator X = Line Reactors (~30%TDD)
P = 3 Pass Evaporator 1 = Filter circuit (IEEE519 Compliant)
A = Air-cooled
Digit 18 — Evaporator Fluid Type Digit 30 — Electrical Accessories
Digits 4 — Development
0 = No Convenience Outlet
Sequence 1 = Water
C = 15A 115V convenience Outlet
E = Development Sequence 2 = Calcium Chloride
(Type B)
3 = Ethylene Glycol
Digits 5-7 — Nominal Capacity 4 = Propylene Glycol Digit 31 — Remote
150 = 150 NominalTons 5 = Methanol Communication Options
165 = 165 NominalTons Digit 19 — Water Connection 0 = No Remote Digital
180 = 180 NominalTons
X = Grooved Pipe Communication
200 = 200 NominalTons
F = Grooved Pipe + Flange 1 = LonTalk® Interface LCI-C
225 = 225 NominalTons
(Tracer™ Compatible)
250 = 250 NominalTons Digit 20 — Flow Switch 2 = BACnet® MS/TP Interface
275 = 275 NominalTons
1 = Factory Installed - Other Fluid (Tracer compatible)
300 = 300 NominalTons
(15 cm/s) 3 = ModBus™ Interface
Digit 8— Unit Voltage 2 = Factory Installed - Water 2 4 = Time of Day Scheduling
A = 200/60/3 (35 cm/s)
3 = Factory Installed - Water 3
Digit 32 — Hard Wire
B = 230/60/3 Communication
C = 380/50/3 (45 cm/s)
D = 380/60/3 X = None
Digit 21 — Insulation A = Hard Wired Bundle - All
E = 400/50/3 A = Factory Insulation - All Cold Parts B = Remote Leaving WaterTemp
F = 460/60/3 0.75” Setpoint
G = 575/60/3 B = Evaporator-Only Insulation - C = Remote Leaving temp and
H = 400/60/3 High Humidity/Low EvapTemp Current Limit Setpoints
Digit 9 — Manufacturing 1.25” D = Programmable Relay
Location Digit 22 — Unit Application E = Programmable Relay and
U = Trane Commercial Systems, Leaving Water and Current Limit
1 = Standard Ambient
Pueblo, CO USA Setpoint
(32 to 105°F/0 to 40.6°C) F = Percent Capacity
Digits 10, 11— Design Sequence 2 = Low Ambient G = Percent Capacity and Leaving
(0 to 105°F/-17.7 to 40.6°C)
XX = Factory assigned Water and Current Limit Setpoint
4 = High Ambient H = Percent Capacity and
Digit 12 — Unit Sound Package (32 to 125°F/0 to 52°C) Programmable Relay
1 = InvisiSound™ Standard Unit 5 = Wide Ambient
2 = InvisiSound Superior (0 to 125°F/-17.7 to 52°C) Digit 33 — Not Used
(Line Wraps, Reduced Fan Speed) Digit 23 — Condenser Fin
3 = InvisiSound Ultimate Digit 34 — Structural Options
Options A = Standard Unit Structure
(Compressor Sound Attenuation,
Line Wraps, Reduced Fan Speed) A = Aluminum Fins with Slits
D = CompleteCoat™ Epoxy Coated Digit 35 — Appearance Options
Digit 13 — Agency Listing Fins 0 = No Appearance Options
0 = No Agency Listing A = Architectural Louvered Panels
Digits 24, 25 — Not Used
A = UL/CUL Listing Digit 36 — Unit Isolation
Digit 14 — Pressure Vessel Code Digit 26 — Power Line
0 = No Isolation
A = ASME Pressure Vessel Code
Connection Type 1 = Elastomeric Isolators
D = Australia Pressure Vessel Code A = Terminal Block
C = Circuit Breaker Digit 37 — Not Used
C = CRN or Canada Equivalent
Pressure Vessel Code D = Circuit Breaker w/ High Fault 0 = Not Used
Rated Control Panel Digit 38 — Not Used
Digit 15 — Factory Charge
1 = Refrigerant Charge HFC-134a
Digit 27 — Short Circuit Current 0 = Not Used
2 = Nitrogen Charge Rating Digit 39 — Special
A = Default A Short Circuit Rating
Digit 16 — Evaporator B = High A Short Circuit Rating
0 = None
Application S = Special
F = Standard Cooling
Digit 28 — Transformer
(40 to 68°F/5.5 to 20°C) 0 = NoTransformer
G = LowTemp Process 1 = Factory InstalledTransformer
(<40°F LeavingTemp)
C = Ice-making (20 to 68°F/-7 to 20°C)
w/ Hardwired Interface
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General Data
Table 1. General data table
Unit Size (tons) 150 165 180 200 225 250 275 300
Compressor Model CHHSR CHHSR CHHSR CHHSR CHHSS CHHSS CHHSS CHHSS
Quantity # 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Size (ckt 1/ckt 2) 100/70 100/70 100/70 100/70 125/112 125/112 150/138 150/138
Evaporator
Water Storage (gal) 17.5 18.7 21.9 23.9 26.6 28.7 33.0 36.0
(L) 66.1 70.9 82.8 90.5 100.6 108.8 125.0 136.1
2 Pass arrangement
Minimum Flow (gpm) 171 187 202 228 261 288 318 354
(l/s) 10.8 11.8 12.7 14.4 16.5 18.2 20.1 22.3
Maximum Flow (gpm) 626 684 742 835 957 1055 1165 1299
(l/s) 39.5 43.1 46.8 52.7 60.4 66.5 73.5 81.9
3 Pass arrangement
Minimum Flow (gpm) 114 124 135 152 174 192 212 236
(l/s) 7.2 7.8 8.5 9.6 11.0 12.1 13.4 14.9
Maximum Flow (gpm) 417 456 495 557 638 703 777 866
(l/s) 26.3 28.8 31.2 35.1 40.2 44.3 49.0 54.6
Condenser
Qty of Coils 8 10 10 12 12 12 14 16
Coil Length (in) 78.74 78.74 78.74 78.74 78.74 78.74 78.74 78.74
(mm) 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Coil Height (in) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
(mm) 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270
Fins/Ft 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Rows 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Condenser Fans
Quantity # 8 10 10 12 12 12 14 16
Diameter (in) 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5
(mm) 953 953 953 953 953 953 953 953
Total Airflow (cfm) 107,392 134,240 134,240 161,088 161,088 161,088 187,936 214,784
(m3/hr) 182,460 228,075 228,075 273,690 273,690 273,690 319,305 364,920
Tip Speed (ft/min) 8700 8700 8700 8700 8700 8700 8700 8700
(M/S) 44.2 44.2 44.2 44.2 44.2 44.2 44.2 44.2
Ambient Temperature Range
Standard Ambient °F (°C) 32 to 105 (0 to 40.6)
Low Ambient °F (°C) 0 to 105 (-17.7 to 40.6)
High Ambient °F (°C) 32 to 125 (0 to 52)
Wide Ambient °F (°C) 0 to 125 (-17.7 to 52)
General Unit
Refrigerant HFC-134a
Independent Refrigerant Ckts # 2
Minimum Load % 21% 19 17 15% 21 19 17 16
Refrigerant Charge/ckt (lbs) 172 181 210 218 265 261 318 325
(kg) 78 82 95 99 120 118 144 148
Oil Trane OIL00311
Oil Charge/ckt (gal) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
(L) 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
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Controls
Tracer UC800 Controller
Today’s Stealth™ chillers offer predictive controls that anticipate and compensate for load changes.
Other control strategies made possible with theTracer UC800 controls are:
Soft Loading
The chiller controller uses soft loading except during manual operation. Large adjustments due to
load or setpoint changes are made gradually, preventing the compressor from cycling
unnecessarily. It does this by internally filtering the setpoints to avoid reaching the differential-to-
stop or the demand limit. Soft loading applies to the leaving chilled-water temperature and demand
limit setpoints.
Adaptive Controls
There are many objectives that the controller must meet, but it cannot satisfy more than one
objective at a time.Typically, the controllers primary objective is to maintain the evaporator leaving
water temperature.
Whenever the controller senses that it can no longer meet its primary objective without triggering
a protective shutdown, it focuses on the most critical secondary objective. When the secondary
objective is no longer critical, the controller reverts to its primary objective.
Rapid Restart
The controller allows the Stealth chiller to perform a Rapid Restart. A Rapid Restart is performed
after a momentary power loss occurs during operation. Similarly, if the chiller shuts down on a
non-latching diagnostic and the diagnostic later clears itself, a Rapid Restart will be initiated.
AdaptiSpeed Control
Compressor speed is used to control capacity of the chiller, optimizing mathematically with the
condenser fan speed to provide the highest level of performance.The increased performance of
the UC800 Controller allows the chiller to operate longer at higher efficiency, and with greater
stability.
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Tracer TU Interface
Tracer™TU (non-Trane personnel, contact your localTrane office for software) adds a level of
sophistication that improves service technician effectiveness and minimizes chiller downtime.The
Tracer AdaptiView™ control’s operator interface is intended to serve only typical daily tasks.The
portable PC-based service-tool software,TracerTU, supports service and maintenance tasks.
TracerTU serves as a common interface to allTrane® chillers, and will customize itself based on
the properties of the chiller with which it is communicating.Thus, the service technician learns only
one service interface.
The panel bus is easy to troubleshoot using LED sensor verification. Only the defective device is
replaced.TracerTU can communicate with individual devices or groups of devices.
All chiller status, machine configuration settings, customizable limits, and up to 100 active or
historic diagnostics are displayed through the service-tool software interface.
LEDs and their respectiveTracerTU indicators visually confirm the availability of each connected
sensor, relay, and actuator.
TracerTU is designed to run on a customer’s laptop, connected to theTracer AdaptiView control
panel with a USB cable.Your laptop must meet the following hardware and software requirements:
• 1 GB RAM (minimum)
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• CD-ROM drive
• Ethernet 10/100 LAN card
• An available USB 2.0 port
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operation system with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or
Windows 7 Enterprise or Professional operating system (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later
Note: TracerTU is designed and validated for this minimum laptop configuration. Any variation
from this configuration may have different results.Therefore, support forTracerTU is
limited to only those laptops with the configuration previously specified.
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System Integration
Stand-Alone Controls
Single chillers installed in applications without a building management system are simple to install
and control: only a remote auto/stop for scheduling is required for unit operation. Signals from the
chilled-water pump contactor auxiliary, or a flow switch, are wired to the chilled-water flow
interlock. Signals from a time clock or some other remote device are wired to the external auto/stop
input.
• Auto/Stop - A job-site provided contact closure turns the unit on and off.
• Emergency Stop - A job-site provided contact opening wired to this input turns the unit off and
requires a manual reset of the unit microcomputer.This closure is typically triggered by a job-
site provided system such as a fire alarm.
Hardwire Points
Microcomputer controls allow simple interface with other control systems, such as time clocks,
building automation systems, and ice storage systems via hardwire points.This means you have
the flexibility to meet job requirements while not having to learn a complicated control system.
Remote devices are wired from the control panel to provide auxiliary control to a building
automation system. Inputs and outputs can be communicated via a typical 4–20 mA electrical
signal, an equivalent 2–10 Vdc signal, or by utilizing contact closures.
This setup has the same features as a stand-alone water chiller, with the possibility of having
additional optional features:
• Ice making control
• External chilled water setpoint, external demand limit setpoint
• Chilled water temperature reset
• Programmable relays - available outputs are: alarm-latching, alarm-auto reset, general
alarm, warning, chiller limit mode, compressor running, andTracer control.
BACnet Interface
Tracer AdaptiView control can be configured for BACnet® communications at the factory or in the
field.This enables the chiller controller to communicate on a BACnet MS/TP network. Chiller
setpoints, operating modes, alarms, and status can be monitored and controlled through BACnet.
Tracer AdaptiView controls conform to the BACnet B-ASC profile as defined by ASHRAE 135-2004.
Modbus Interface
Tracer AdaptiView control can be configured for Modbus™ communications at the factory or in the
field.This enables the chiller controller to communicate as a slave device on a Modbus network.
Chiller setpoints, operating modes, alarms, and status can be monitored and controlled by a
Modbus master device.
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Tracer SC
TheTracer SC ™system controller acts as the central coordinator for all individual equipment
devices on aTracer building automation system.TheTracer SC scans all unit controllers to update
information and coordinate building control, including building subsystems such as VAV and
chiller water systems. With this system option, the full breadth ofTrane’s HVAC and controls
experience are applied to offer solutions to many facility issues.The LAN allows building operators
to manage these varied components as one system from any personal computer with web access.
The benefits of this system are:
• Improved usability with automatic data collection, enhanced data logging, easier to create
graphics, simpler navigation, pre-programmed scheduling, reporting, and alarm logs.
• Flexible technology allows for system sizes from 30-120 unit controllers with any combination
of LonTalk or BACnet unit controllers.
• LEED certification through site commissioning report, energy data collection measurement,
optimizing energy performance, and maintaining indoor air quality.
Energy savings programs include: fan pressure optimization, ventilation reset, and chiller plant
control (adds and subtracts chillers to meet cooling loads).
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A remote terminal is a PC workstation equipped with a modem and software to display the remote
plant parameters.
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Electrical
Electrical Data
Table 3. Electrical data — 60 Hz — all ambients
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Customer Wiring
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Electrical Connections
Figure 4. Field wiring - sheet 1
A1
SHIELDED TWISTED
TO TRACER OR OTHER PAIR LEADS
1
TRANE REMOTE DEVICE
2
1K6 COMM 5 MODULE
3
B2 8 10 21 TO NEXT UNIT J2
4
1
2 CIRCUIT LOCKOUT EXTERNAL
18 21 5K32 1K3
3 DUAL LOW VOLTAGE BINARY INPUT
J2
4
5K33
1
5K34 W1
2 EXTERNAL STOP AND EMERGENCYSTOP INPUTS
19 21 1K2
3 DUAL LOW VOLTAGE BINARY INPUT
5K35 W2 J2
4
1
2 (OPTIONAL) ICE MAKING CONTROL
21 5K36 1K8 AND EXTERNAL NOISE REDUCTION REQUEST
C3 3 DUAL LOW VOLTAGE BINARY INPUT
J2
4
5K37
1
15 21 0-10 VDC 2
115/60/1 OR 220/50/1 3 (OPTIONAL) PERCENT CAPACITY
1K5
4 DUAL ANALOG I/O
5
J2
6
1
2
14 21 (OPTIONAL) EXTERNAL DEMAND LIMIT
3
9 1K4 AND EXTERNAL CHILLED WATER SETPOINT
D4 2-10V OR 4-20 ma 4
DUAL ANALOG I/0
5
13 21 J2
6
12
5K29
1
5K28
2
16 3
5K27
4
5K26
5
6 (OPTIONAL) UNIT STATUS PROGRAMMABLE RELAY
1K13
5K25
8
9
E5
5K23
10
5K22
11
J2
12
5K31
1
2
3 (OPTIONAL) ICE MAKING STATUS
1K12
4 DUAL RELAY OUTPUT
5
J2
6
1
2
5K30 3 CHILLED WATER PUMP RELAYS
F6 4
1K14
DUAL RELAY OUTPUT
5
17 J2
6
SHIELDED TWISTED
PAIR LEADS
TO MODBUS OR
BACNET INTERFACE
8 10 21 TO NEXT UNIT
G7 23 22
1X4
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
H8
1 2 3 4 5
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! W A R NING
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER INCLUDING
REMOTE DISCONNECTS AND FOLLOW LOCK OUT
AND TAG PROCEDURES BEFORE SERVICING.
INSURE THAT ALL MOTOR CAPACITORS HAVE
DISCHARGED STORED VOLTAGE. UNITS WITH 2
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE, REFER TO DRIVE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE.
FAILURE TO DO THE ABOVE COULD RESULT
IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
! A V E R T IS S E ME NT
TENSION DANGEREUSE!
STOP INPUTS COUPER TOUTES LES TENSIONS ET OUVRIR
LES SECTIONNEURS À DISTANCE, PUIS SUIVRE
LES PROCÉDURES DE VERROUILLAGE ET DES
ÉTIQUETTES AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION.
VÉRIFIER QUE TOUS LES CONDENSATEURS
DES MOTEURS SONT DÉCHARGÉS. DANS LE CAS
D'UNITÉS COMPORTANT DES ENTRAÎNEMENTS
REQUEST À VITESSE VARIABLE, SE REPORTER AUX 3
INSTRUCTIONS DE L'ENTRAÎNEMENT POUR
DÉCHARGER LES CONDENSATEURS.
UN MANQUEMENT À LA PROCÉDURE
CI-DESSUS PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES, VOIRE LA MORT.
! A DV E R T E NC IA
iVOLTAJE PELIGROSO!
DESCONECTE TODA LA ENERGÍA ELÉCTRICA,
INCLUSO LAS DESCONEXIONES REMOTAS Y SIGA
LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DE CIERRE Y ETIQUETADO
ANTES DE PROCEDER AL SERVICIO. ASEGÚRESE
MIT DE QUE TODOS LOS CAPACITORES DEL MOTOR
TPOINT HAYAN DESCARGADO EL VOLTAJE ALMACENADO.
PARA LAS UNIDADES CON TRANSMISIÓN 4
DE VELOCIDAD VARIABLE, CONSULTE LAS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA DESCARGA
DEL CONDENSADOR.
NO REALIZAR LO ANTEDICHO PUEDE PROVOCAR
LA MUERTE O LESIONES GRAVES.
MMABLE RELAY
CIRCUIT BREAKER
OR 1F1
TERMINAL BLOCK
L1 L2 L3
4 11 24
4 5 6 7 8
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CIRCUIT BREA
2F36 OR
TERMINAL BL
L1 L2 L3
G7
H8
1 2 3 4 5
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GENERAL NOTES
1. CAUTION-DO NOT ENERGIZE THE UNIT UNTIL CHECK OUT AND STARTUP PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
4 SINGLE SOURCE POWER IS PROVIDED AS STANDARD ON THESE PRODUCTS, FIELD CONNECTIONS ARE MADE TO 1F1 OR 2F36.
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
6 POWER FOR THE EVAPORATOR HEATER AND/OR OPTIONAL CONVENIENCE OUTLET IS SUPPLIED BY A COMMON CUSTOMER PROVIDED POWER SUPPLY,
MAX FUSE SIZE IS 15 AMPS. WHEN POWERED, THE HEATERS WILL USE 800VA ON 150-165 TON UNITS WITH 2 PASS EVAPORATORS AND 1200VA ON ALL
OTHER UNITS OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY.
7. DO NOT RUN LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL WIRING (30 VOLTS OR LESS) IN CONDUIT WITH 110 VOLT OR HIGHER WIRING. DO NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING
MAXIMUN RUN LENGTHS FOR A GIVEN SIZE: 14 AWG, 5000 FT; 16 AWG, 2000 FT; 18 AWG, 1000FT.
3
8 SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR LEADS ARE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE MODULE (1K6 AND 1K1). THE SHIELD SHOULD BE
GROUNDED AT THE RTAE CONTROL PANEL END.
9 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER 115/60/1PH OR 220/50/1PH TO POWER RELAYS. MAX. FUSE SIZE IS 20 AMPS. GROUND ALL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER
SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CODES. GREEN GROUND SCREWS ARE PROVIDED IN UNIT CONTROL PANEL.
10 WIRED TO NEXT UNIT. 22 AWG SHIELDED COMMUNICATION WIRE EQUIVALENT TO HELIX LF22P0014216 RECOMMENDED. THE SUM TOTAL OF ALL
INTERCONNECTED CABLE SEGMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 4500 FEET. CONNECTION TOPOLOGY SHOULD BE DAISY CHAIN. REFER TO BUILDING AUTOMATION
SYSTEM (BAS) COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION LITERATURE FOR END OF LINE TERMINATION RESISTOR REQUIREMENTS.
11 ALL UNIT POWER WIRING MUST BE 600 VOLT COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY AND HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE INSULATION RATING OF 90 DEGREE C.
REFER TO UNIT NAMEPLATE FOR MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY AND MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE. PROVIDE AN EQUIPMENT GROUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CODES. REFER TO WIRERANGE TABLE FOR LUG SIZES.
12 ALL FIELD WIRING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
13 WIRED TO CUSTOMER CHILLED WATER SET POINT 2-10 VDC OR 4-20 mA.
14 WIRED TO CUSTOMER CURRENT LIMIT SET POINT 2-10 VDC OR 4-20 mA.
16 ALL CUSTOMER CONTROL CIRCUIT WIRING MUST BE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY AND HAVE A MINIMUM INSULATION RATING OF 300 VOLTS. EXCEPT
AS NOTED, ALL CUSTOMER WIRING CONNECTIONS ARE MADE TO CIRCUIT BOARD MOUNTED BOX LUGS WITH A WIRE RANGE OF 14 TO 18 AWG OR DIN RAIL
MOUNTED SPRING FORCE TERMINALS.
17 UNIT PROVIDED DRY CONTACTS FOR THE CONDENSER/CHILLED WATER PUMP CONTROL. RELAYS ARE RATED FOR 7.2 AMPS RESISTIVE, 2.88 AMPS PILOT
DUTY, OR 1/3 HP, 7.2 FLA AT 120 VOLTS 60 HZ, CONTACTS ARE RATED FOR 5 AMPS GENERAL PURPOSE DUTY 240 VOLTS.
18 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED CONTACTS FOR ALL LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS MUST BE COMPATABLE WITH DRY CIRCUIT 24 VOLTS DC FOR A 12 mA RESISTIVE
LOAD. SILVER OR GOLD PLATED CONTACTS RECOMMENDED.
5
19 THE CONTACTS FOR AUTO STOP AND EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES ARE JUMPERED AT THE FACTORY BY JUMPERS 1W1 & 1W2 TO ENABLE UNIT OPERATION. IF
REMOTE CONTROL IS DESIRED, REMOVED THE JUMPERS AND CONNECT TO THE DESIRED CONTROL CIRCUIT.
20. SOLID OVALS REPRESENT MAX NUMBER OF CONDUITS AND/OR CABLE GLANDS USED.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
2F36 OR
TERMINAL BLOCK
L1 L2 L3
7
4 11 25
4 5 6 7 8
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Dimensions and Weights
Weights
Table 7. Weights
Service Clearance
Figure 8. RTAE service clearances
NO OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE UNIT NOTES:
1. A full 40” clearance
Control is required in front
Panel 85” (2160mm) of the control panel.
See note 3 Must be measured
from front of panel,
not end of unit base.
2. This dimension is
required for tube
removal, and is NOT
40” required for
150-180T: 200 - 300T units.
(1016
24” 3. Clearance of 85”
mm)
(600.1mm)
on the side of the
See
note 1 unit is required for
200-300T:
coil replacement.
Not required
Preferred side for
36” (914.4mm) See note 2 coil replacement is
shown (left side of
TOP VIEW unit, as facing control
panel), however either
side is acceptable.
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Dimensions
Standard Length Units
Figure 9. 150 ton standard length units
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Figure 15. 165-180 ton extended length units — right side view
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Figure 16. 200-250 ton extended length units — right side view
Figure 17. 275 ton extended length units — right side view
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Figure 18. 300 ton extended length units — right side view
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Mechanical Specifications
General
Units are leak and pressure tested at 390 psig high side, 250 psig low side, then evacuated and
charged. All Air-Cooled Series R™ RTAE Chillers are factory tested prior to shipment. Packaged
units ship with a full operating charge of oil and refrigerant as standard. Units can also be shipped
with a nitrogen charge if required. Unit panels, structural elements and control boxes are
constructed of galvanized steel and mounted on a bolted galvanized steel base. Unit panels, control
boxes and the structural base are finished with a baked on powder paint. All paint meets the
requirement for outdoor equipment of the US Navy and other federal government agencies.
Refrigeration Circuits
Each unit has two refrigerant circuits, with one rotary screw compressor per circuit. Each
refrigerant circuit includes a compressor suction and discharge service valve, liquid line shutoff
valve, removable core filter, liquid line sight glass with moisture indicator, charging port and an
electronic expansion valve. Fully modulating compressors and electronic expansion valves
provide variable capacity modulation over the entire operating range.
Evaporator
The evaporator is a tube-in-shell heat exchanger design constructed from carbon steel shells and
tubesheets with internally and externally finned seamless copper tubes mechanically expanded
into the tube sheets.The evaporator is designed, tested and stamped in accordance with the ASME
Boiler and PressureVessel Code for a refrigerant side working pressure of 200 psig.The evaporator
is designed for a water side working pressure of 150 psig. Standard water connections are grooved
for Victaulic style pipe couplings, with flange style connections optionally available. Waterboxes
are available in 2 and 3 pass configurations and include a vent, a drain and fittings for temperature
control sensors. Evaporators are insulated with 3/4 inch closed cell insulation. Evaporator water
heaters with thermostat are provided to help protect the evaporator from freezing at ambient
temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). A factory installed flow switch is installed on the supply water
box in the evaporator inlet connection.
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Mechanical Specifications
Unit Controls
All unit controls are housed in an outdoor rated weather tight enclosure with removable plates to
allow for customer connection of power wiring and remote interlocks. All controls, including
sensors, are factory mounted and tested prior to shipment. Microcomputer controls provide all
control functions including startup and shut down, leaving chilled water temperature control,
evaporator flow proving, compressor staging and speed control, electronic expansion valve
modulation, condenser fan sequencing and speed control, anti-recycle logic, automatic lead/lag
compressor starting and load limiting.
TheTracer ™UC800 unit control module, utilizing Adaptive Control™ microprocessor,
automatically takes action to avoid unit shut-down due to abnormal operating conditions
associated with low refrigerant pressure, high condensing pressure, AFD/Compressor current
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overload, low oil return or low AFD cooling, low discharge superheat, and high compressor
discharge temperature. Should the abnormal operating condition continue until a protective limit
is violated, the unit will be shut down. Unit protective functions of the UC800, include loss of chilled
water flow, evaporator freezing, loss of refrigerant, low refrigerant pressure, high refrigerant
pressure, high compressor motor temperature, and loss of oil to the compressor.
A full colorTracer AdaptiView™TD7 touch screen display indicates all important unit and circuit
parameters, in logical groupings on various screens.The parameters including chilled water set
point, leaving chilled water temperature, demand limit set point, evaporator and condenser
refrigerant temperatures and pressures, compressor and fan speeds, and all pertinent electrical
information.The display also provides “on screen” trending graphs of predefined parameters as
well as customizable trend graphs based on user defined parameters from a list of all available
parameters.The display also provides indication of the chiller and circuits’ top level operating
modes with detailed sub-mode reports available with a single key press, as well as diagnostics
annunciation and date and time stamped diagnostic history.The color display is fully outdoor
rated, and, can be viewed in full daylight without opening any control panel doors.
Standard power connections include main three phase power to the compressors, condenser fans
and control power transformer and optional connections are available for the 115 volt/60 Hz single
phase power for the thermostatically controlled evaporator heaters for freeze protection.
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Options
Applications Options
Ice Making
The ice making option provides special control logic to handle low temperature brine applications
(less than 40°F [4.4°C] leaving evaporator temperature) for thermal storage applications.
Electrical Options
Circuit Breaker
AHACR rated molded case capacity circuit breaker (UL approved) is available. Circuit breaker can
also be used to disconnect chiller from main power with a through-the-door handle. It comes pre-
wired from factory with terminal block power connections. External operator handle is lockable.
Harmonic Attenuation
Harmonic attenuation to comply with IEEE519 is available. It is important to recognize that IEEE 519
as a guideline relates to the entire system, not specifically to any one load or product. IEEE 519
establishes requirements at the point of common coupling (PCC) where the building connects to
the utility system.The standard contains no specific requirements for the internal electrical loads.
Even thoughTrane AFD-equipped chillers will attenuate their own harmonics, other nonlinear
loads on the same system could still create harmonic problems. In buildings where harmonics
might be a concern,Trane recommends conducting a power-distribution system analysis to
determine if there is a need to further attenuate harmonics at the system level.
Control Options
BACnet Communications Interface
Allows the user to easily interface with BACnet® via a single twisted pair wiring to a factory installed
and tested communication board.
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Options
Sound Options
InvisiSound Standard Unit
Each rotary screw compressor will have a muffler as standard and each condenser fan will be low
noise as standard.
Other Options
Architectural Louvered Panels
Louvered panels cover the complete condensing coil and service area beneath the condenser.
Convenience Outlet
Option Provides a 15 amp, 115 volt (60 Hz) convenience outlet on the unit.
Flange Kit
Option provides a raised face flange kit that converts the grooved pipe evaporator water
connections to flange connectors.
Elastomeric Isolators
Isolators provide isolation between chiller and structure to help eliminate vibration transmission.
Neoprene isolators are more effective and recommended over spring isolators and are required
with the very low noise InvisiSound option.
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