McQuay MicroTech II

Chiller System Manager

Cost effective HVAC system control solutions
The Chiller System Manager has powerful chiller plant management capabilities that can improve
operating efficiency and provide reliable cooling.
The MicroTech II Chiller System Manager (CSM) packs
powerful chiller plant management flexibility into an easy to
use, packaged program. McQuays CSM includes chiller
plant management capabilities that can improve the system
operating efficiency and provide reliable cooling.
Typical Applications
McQuay MicroTech II air or water-cooled chiller systems
with 2 to 12 chillers
Primary/secondary or primary only chiller sequencing
Stand-alone control or easy integration with your choice
of third party BAS using open, standard protocols
Benefits
Flexibility to accommodate most chiller sequencing
schemes for higher operating efficiency, lower energy costs
and reliable cooling
Single source responsibility for chillers and chiller system
startup
Reduced installation and commissioning costs due to
factory-packaged application
Packaged graphical-based application is easy for operators
to learn and use
Scalable platform can grow as your chiller system expands
Chiller System Manager status screen for a typical
three-chiller system
Capabilities
Chiller Sequencing Control
Constant volume or primary/secondary (de-coupled)
system control
Parallel chillers
Series chillers
- 2 or 3 series chillers per group
- Parallel or counter flow
Flexible chiller sequencing logic
- Specified chiller sequencing order
- Automatic sequencing based on run time
- First on/last off chiller
- Standby chiller(s)
- Any combination of the above
Cooling Tower Control Options
Primary pump, condenser pump and cooling tower
dedicated to each chiller
Single tower system common to all chillers
Chilled Water Flow Control (De-coupled System)
Constant differential pressure control
Lead/standby control of two variable speed cooling load
pumps based on run time or
Up to 6 variable speed cooling load pumps or
Up to 6 constant speed cooling load pumps or
Loop bypass valve control
Graphical Scheduling For Stand-alone Applications
Weekday schedules
Holiday schedules
Special event schedules
External input for remote scheduling by others
Optimal Start / Adaptive Optimal Start
Packaged, Flexible Chiller Plant Control
Password Protection
Rapid Restart on Power Loss Recovery
Inhibit Stage Up
Based on time of day (i.e. end of day)
Based on third party BAS output
Low Ambient System Lockout
Load Limiting
System demand limiting
Load balancing
Soft loading on system startup
Evaporator Leaving Water Temperature Reset
For improved chiller efficiency or temporary improved
dehumidification, the chiller evaporator leaving water
temperature setpoint can be reset based on:
Return evaporator water temperature or
Outdoor air temperature or
External analog input or
Maintaining constant return evaporator water temperature
Chiller and Chiller System Alarms
Display, logging, acknowledgement and clearing of
individual chiller and chiller system alarms
Annunciation by alarm type (problems, warnings, faults) to:
- E-mail addressees (3 different To and Cc address
sets based on day of week and time of day)
- BACnet addressees (3 different designations based on
day of week and time of day)
- Chiller System Manager LED
- External horn
- External contact closure
Specifications
Platform
Motorola RISC processor - 8245 family
64 MB Ram
32 MB Flash for database backup
User Interface
Non-dedicated PC with:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or higher
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pak 4 or
higher, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating
system
Temporary user access is required for initial system setup
and configuration
Building Automation System Integration Choices
BACnet Ethernet
BACnet IP
Optional Modbus
Optional Integration Into Your Building Automation System of Choice
System Architecture
Communications
One 10/100 MB Ethernet, JR-45 connector:
- Direct connection
- Intranet connection
- Internet connection (requires an ISP connection)
One, two-wire RS-485 port, non-isolated for dedicated
LONWORKS

network communication loop

- McQuay MicroTech II air or water-cooled chillers
- Optional MicroTech II Remote I/O Panel(s) for
input/output interface beyond onboard I/O capabilities
(See MicroTech II Remote I/O Panel documentation
for specification data.)
Optional internal auto-dial/auto-answer 56k modem;
RJ-11 connector
Agency Listings
UL 916
FCC part 15 Class A
Onboard Inputs and Outputs
8 form C (SPDT) relay outputs rated for 24 VAC/DC @
2 Amps resistive; LED for each relay
16 universal inputs for Type 3 (10k) thermistor, 4/20 mA
current loop, 0-10 volts, or dry contact
- 12-bit A/D converter
- Thermistor sensor range: -10 to 135F (-23 to 57 C).
Accuracy = +/-1% of range
- 0-10 volt or 4/20 mA accuracy = +/-2% of span
without user calibration. Uses an external resistor for
current input (four provided). Self powered or board
powered sensors acceptable
- Dry contacts 20 Hz. Max. frequency. 3V open circuit,
300-uA short-circuit current
- Board provides 20 VDC @ 80 mA to drive 4/20 mA
powered sensors
All I/O use screw terminals on 0.2 centers
Power Supply
120 VAC or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
35 VA max.
Lead wires for hot/neutral (wire nut), stud for ground
connection
Battery Backup
Battery backup provided for all on-board functions
Battery is monitored and trickle charged
Battery maintains processor operation through power
failures for a pre-determined interval, then writes all data
to flash memory, shuts processor down, and maintains
clock for a minimum of five years
Chassis
Intended for indoor wall mounting only
Cooling: internal air convection
Dimensions: 15.5 (39.4 cm) wide x 16.9 (42.8 cm) high
x 4 (10.2 cm) deep
Weight: net 16 lbs. (7.3 kg.) / gross 18 lbs. (8.2 kg.)
Environment
Operating temperature range: 0to 50C (32 to 122F)
Storage temperature range: 0 to 70C (32 to 158F)
Relative humidity range: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
MicroTech II Chillers and/or Remote I/O Modules
Chiller
System
Manager
Ethernet LAN
(1)
(BACnet

IP or BACnet Ethernet)
LONWORKS

Optional Multiple
User Access
(2)
Optional Modem
to Remote PC
(2)
Optional Modbus

to BAS
(3)
Optional Internet
Capability
(2)
Optional Temporary
User Access
(2)
Internet
(1) LAN not required for single Ethernet device interface.
(2) Non-dedicated personal computer(s) with Microsoft Internet Explorer

version 5.0 or higher and Windows

2000, XP, or NT 4.0 or higher operating system.

(3) Optional Modbus available over RS-232 or RS-485 connection.
The CSM supports standard objects including chiller system
data and individual MicroTech II chiller data for effective
integration with your BAS of choice.
Typical Integration Data
2007 McQuay International (800) 432-1342 www.mcquay.com A/SP 31-187 (06/07)
The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: BACnet from ASHRAE, Modbus from Gould, Inc.; Internet Explorer and Windows NT from Microsoft
Corp.; Niagara Framework from Tridium, Inc.; MicroTech II from McQuay International; LONMARK and the LONMARK Logo are managed, granted, and used by LONMARK International under a
license granted by Echelon Corporation.
McQuay International reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice in support of continuous product and product data improvement.
Typical Chiller System Points (R=Read, W=Write)*
Chilled Water Supply Temp (R)
Chilled Water Return Temp (R)
Leaving Condenser Water Temp (R)
Entering Condenser Water Temp (R)
Outside Air Temp (R/W)
Decoupler Line Water Temp (R)
Measured Flow Rate (R)
Loop Differential Pressure (R)
External Chilled Water Reset Signal (R)
External Demand Limit Signal (R)
Relative Humidity (R/W)
Chiller Setpoint (to all chillers) (R)
Decoupler Line Flow Rate (R)
Cooling Load Pump VFD Speed (%) (R)
Tower Bypass Valve Position (%) (R)
Tower VFD Speed (%) (R)
Loop Bypass Valve Position (%) (R)
Demand Limit Setpoint (R/W)
Cooling Tower Stage 1 Setpoint (R/W)
Cooling Tower Valve Setpoint (R/W)
Constant Approach Temp Differential (R/W)
Loop Differential Pressure Setpoint (R/W)
Low Ambient Lockout Setpoint (R/W)
System Setpoint (R/W)
Constant Return Setpoint (R/W)
External Start/Stop (R)
Chilled Water Reset Override (R)
Cooling Load Pump (each pump) (R/W)
Cooling Load Pump Status (each pump) (R)
Schedule Input (R/W)
Stage Up Inhibit (R/W)
Clear CSM Alarms (W)
CSM On/Off (R)
Load Balancing Flag (R/W)
Soft Load Flag (R/W)
Cooling Tower On/Off (R/W)
Free Cooling On/Off (R/W)
Constant Approach Flag (R/W)
Recirculate On/Off (R/W)
Optimal Start Flag (R/W)
Low Ambient Lockout Flag (R/W)
Typical Chiller System Alarms (R=Read, W=Write)*
Cooling Tower Fail (R)
Leaving Cond. Water Temp Sensor Fail (R)
Entering Cond. Water Temp Sensor Fail (R)
Chilled Water Flow (R)
Communication Failure (each chiller) (R)
Communication Failure (each Remote I/O Module) (R)
Decoupler Flow Meter Fail (R)
Chiller Off-line (R)
Cooling Load Pump Fail (each pump) (R)
Outside Air Temp Sensor Fail (R)
Decoupler Temperature Sensor Fail (R)
Return Chilled Water Temperature Sensor Fail (R)
Supply Chilled Water Temperature Sensor Fail (R)
Loop Differential Pressure Sensor Fail (R)
Relative Humidity Sensor Fail (R)
CSM Alarms (Multistate) (R)
Chiller In Alarm (each chiller) (R)
Stage Up Inhibit Has Restricted Enabling A Chiller (R)
Typical MicroTech II Chiller Points (Each MicroTech
II Chiller) (R=Read, W=Write)*
Active Chiller Setpoint (R)
Actual Chiller Capacity (R)
Chiller Run Mode (R)
Chiller Capacity Limit (R)
Chiller Evap. Leaving Water Temp. (R)
Chiller Evap. Entering Water Temp. (R)
Chiller Cond. Leaving Water Temp. (R)
Chiller Evap. Entering Water Temp. (R)
Chiller Evaporator Pressure (R)
Chiller Cond. Saturated Refrigerant Temp. (R)
Chiller Condenser Pressure (R)
Chiller Cond. Saturated Refrigerant Temp. (R)
Chiller On/Off (R)
Chiller Run Enable/Disable (R)
Chiller Evaporator Flow Switch Status (R)
Chiller Condenser Flow Switch Status (R)
Chiller Remote or Local Control (R)
Chiller Limited (R)
Chiller Alarm (R)
Chiller System Alarms (for centrifugal chillers only) (W)
Typical MicroTech II Chiller Alarms (Each MicroTech
II Chiller) (R=Read, W=Write)*
Chiller Alarm Log (R) (BACnet only)
*Data available is dependent upon chiller type and/or options,
and system configuration and/or installed devices.