MDS Application Manual PDF
MDS Application Manual PDF
MDS Application Manual PDF
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This manual is prepared by the Market Department of McQuays Shenzhen-based factory. Pursuant to
the copyright law, this manual may not be reproduced or otherwise distributed in whole or in part without
prior written permission of McQuay.
We have used our best endeavor to make sure the information contained in this manual is accurate. As
we are always committed to technological improvement, the units and specifications are subject to
change without further notice. In addition, to meet local criteria and customer requirements, we may
modify the units and specifications. Please also take notice that not all the models suit every market.
Discussed in this manual is a product made in China in compliance with the national standard GB/T18837-2002.
CONTENTS
1. Overview
1.1 General Information ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Working Principle & System Principle .............................................................................. 4
1.3 Main Features ................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Nomenclature ................................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Products Series .............................................................................................................. 14
1.6 Performance Parameter ................................................................................................. 15
1.7 Operating Range ............................................................................................................ 19
1.8 Refnet ............................................................................................................................ 19
1.9 Outline of Indoor Units ................................................................................................... 21
1.10 Outline of Outdoor Units .............................................................................................. 25
2. Unit Control
2.1 Introduction of the Controller .......................................................................................... 27
2.2 Main Functions ............................................................................................................... 27
2.3 Operation of the Controller ............................................................................................. 28
2.4 Software Management System ...................................................................................... 32
2.5 Network Central Control ................................................................................................. 34
2.6 Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................. 35
2.7 Electric Connection ........................................................................................................ 50
2.8 Electric Data ................................................................................................................... 52
3. Selection
3.1 Load Calculation ............................................................................................................ 53
3.2 Selection of Indoor Units ................................................................................................ 55
3.3 Selection of Outdoor Units ............................................................................................. 56
3.4 Design of Air System ....................................................................................................... 59
3.5 Selection of Refnet Joint ................................................................................................ 64
3.6 Selection of E-EXV Box ................................................................................................. 67
4. Installation
4.1 Outdoor Unit Installation ................................................................................................ 68
4.2 Indoor Unit Installation ................................................................................................... 71
4.3 Refrigerant Piping Design and Installation ..................................................................... 79
4.4 Design, Processing and Installation of Condensated Drain Pipe ................................... 94
5. Testing
5.1 Hardware Diagram and Configuration ........................................................................... 98
5.2 Trial Run ...................................................................................................................... 105
6. Servicing and Maintenance
6.1 User Guide ................................................................................................................... 106
6.2 Servicing and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 107
7. Fault Code and Troubleshooting ........................................................... 111
Annexes ....................................................................................................... 113
Design & installation Guide For McQuay MDS Multi System
C H A P T E R
1 Overview
The MDS(Multi Digital Scroll) air conditioning system is operated by a digital compressor
and is accommodated by multiple evaporators (indoor units). It is touted as the next-
generation modular system in the world of high-efficiency air conditioning. lt has undoubt-
edly changed the face of cooling associated with high-storied buildings. It provides a broad
range of different applications for settings such as offices, hotels and schools. With its easy
installation and simple controlling system, the MDS will more than meet the demands of the
air conditioning market.
The Digital Scroll operates in two stages - the "loaded state", when the solenoid valve is normally
closed and "unloaded state", when the solenoid valve is open. During the loaded state the
compressor operates like a standard scroll and delivers full capacity and mass flow. However,
during the unloaded state, there is no capacity and no mass flow through the compressor.
At this stage, let us introduce the concept of a cycle time. A cycle time consists of a "Loaded State"
time and "Unloaded State" time. The duration of these 2-time segments determine the capacity
modulation of the compressor. Example: In a 20 seconds cycle time, if the loaded state time is 10
seconds and the unloaded state time is 10 seconds, the compressor modulation is (10 seconds x
100% + 10 seconds x 0%)/ 20 = 50%. If for the same cycle time, the loaded state time is 15
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seconds and the unloaded state time is 5 seconds, the compressor modulation is 75%. The
capacity is a time averaged summation of the loaded state and unloaded state. By varying the
loaded state time and unloaded state time, any capacity (10%-100%) can be delivered by the
compressor.
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MDS030AMDS040AMDS050AMDS060A
MDS030ARMDS040ARMDS050ARMDS060AR
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MDS080BRMDS100BRMDS120BR
MDS150BR
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MDS180BR
MDS200BRMDS220BRMDS240BR
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MDS260BR
MDS280BRMDS300BR
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NoteOT means the outdoor unit is above the indoor unit. IT means the outdoor unit is below the indoor unit.
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1.4 Nomenclature
Indoor unit: ceiling cassette Indoor unit: Ceiling exposed/floor standing unit
M CK 030 T - A M A M CM 050 T - A M A
McQuay Design alternation No.
Matching outdoor units:MDS series Indoor unit: Ceiling exposed/floor standing unit
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McQuay
Ceiling concealed indoor unit
Cooling capacity No.
M DB 050 T - A M A
Design alternation No.
Matching outdoor units:MDS series
Power supply features: A:220V/50Hz
McQuay
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M WM 015 T - A M A
McQuay
Pipe size
Capacity range
Model
3HP 4HP 5HP 6HP 8HP 10HP 12HP 15HP 18HP 20HP 22HP 24HP 26HP 28HP 30HP
MDS-A
MDS-B
MDS-B
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Capacity range
Model
0.8HP 1.0HP 1.5HP 1.8HP 2.0HP 2.5HP 3.0HP 4.0HP 5.0HP 6.0HP
MCC
MCK
MCM
MDB
MWM
Indoor MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC MCC
Model
unit 008T 010T 015T 018T 020T 025T 030T 040T 050T 060T
Cooling
W 2000 2500 3650 4500 5600 6500 7800 10600 12400 14400
capacity
Heating
W 2200 2600 3700 4700 6100 7400 8900 11600 14500 17300
capacity
Nominal input W 47 47 81 82 82 123 158 276 276 280
Power supply 220V/50Hz
High m3/h 450 450 580 800 800 960 1200 1900 1900 2100
Air
flow Medium m3/h 370 370 470 650 650 780 950 1520 1520 1750
Low m3/h 280 280 380 540 540 600 800 1300 1300 1460
ESP Pa 15(0/30/50) 30(15/50/70) 50(15/30/70)
Dimension mm 1030x469x220 1290x490x250 1640x490x250 1900x490x250
Weight kg 22 22 22 25 25 27 28 39 39 45
Sound(High/
dB (A) 31/29/27 31/29/27 34/32/30 35/32/29 35/32/29 37/36/35 42/40/38 47/45/43 47/45/43 48/46/44
medium/Low)
Liquid pipe mm(in) 6.35 (1/4) 6.35 (1/4) 6.35 (1/4) 9.52 (3/8) 9.52 (3/8) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8)
Piping
Gas pipe mm(in) 9.52 (3/8) 9.52 (3/8) 12.7 (1/2) 15.88(5/8) 15.88(5/8) 15.88(5/8) 15.88(5/8) 19.05(3/4) 19.05(3/4) 19.05(3/4)
size
Drainage pipe inch R3/4
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
The above parameters are the parameters of the heat- pump unit.
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
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Model Indoor unit MCK010T MCK015T MCK018T MCK020T MCK025T MCK030T MCK040T MCK050T
Nominal cooling capacity W 2800 3600 4500 5400 6500 7500 10000 12500
Nominal heating capacity W 3200 3900 5000 5900 7200 8000 11000 13500
Nominal input W 26 34 36 42 75 84 110 140
Power supply 220V/50Hz
High m3/h 520 600 650 700 1200 1300 1360 1650
Air flow Medium m3/h 430 520 550 600 1100 1060 1200 1450
Low m3/h 380 430 400 530 960 850 1110 1350
Dimension mm 930X930X278 930X930X363
Weight kg 26 30 39.5
Sound(High/medium/Low) dB(A) 29/28/26 32/30/27 38/34/30 39/35/31 42/40/38 45/43/41 46/44/42 48/45/42
Liquid pipe mm(in) 6.35(1/4) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8)
Piping
Gas pipe mm(in) 9.52(3/8) 12.7(1/2) 15.8(5/8) 19.05(3/4)
Size
Drainage pipe mm 20.5
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
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Model Unit MDS030A MDS030AR MDS040A MDS040AR MDS050A MDS050AR MDS060A MDS060AR
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The specification parameters may change with the product improvement; Please take the parameters listed in the nameplate
of the unit as the reference parameter.
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The specification parameters may change with the product improvement; Please take the parameters listed in the nameplate
of the unit as the reference parameter.
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MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS
Model
080B 080BR 100B 100BR 120B 120BR 150B 150BR 180B 180BR 200B 200BR
Nominal cooling capacity kW 24.5 24.5 28.0 28.0 32.5 32.5 40.0 40.0 47.5 47.5 50.0 50.0
Nominal heating capacity kW - 26.0 - 30.0 - 34.0 - 43.0 - 50.0 - 53.0
Power supply 380V/3N/50Hz
Sound level dB(A) 62 62 64 64 66 66 67 67 66 66 66 66
Dimension (Lx W x H) mm 990x840x1840 1290x840x1840 1990x840x1840
Weight kg 275 290 285 300 290 305 355 370 520 550 560 590
Cooling rated power input kW 7.5 7.5 8.5 8.5 9.8 9.8 12.9 12.9 14.1 14.1 15.2 15.2
Cooling rated current A 14.6 14.6 16.8 16.8 18.8 18.8 23.1 23.1 28.2 28.2 31.1 31.1
Heating rated power input kW - 7.2 - 8.3 - 9.0 - 11.1 - 13.2 - 14.7
Heating rated current A - 13.6 - 15.7 - 16.7 - 22.6 - 27.1 - 29.4
Refrigerant R22
Type of con- Gas side Welding & flange
necting pipe Liquid side Flare fitting & nipple joint
Liquid pipe mm(in) 12.7(1/2) 15.88(5/8)
Gas pipe mm(in) 28.6(1-1/8) 34.9(1-3/8)
MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS MDS
Model
220B 220BR 240B 240BR 260B 260BR 280B 280BR 300B 300BR
Nominal coolingcapacity kW 55.0 55.0 65.0 65.0 70.0 70.0 75.0 75.0 80.0 80.0
Nominal heating capacity kW - 58.0 - 68.0 - 75.0 - 80.0 - 85.0
Power supply 380V/3N/50Hz
Sound level dB(A) 66 66 68 68 68 68 69 69 69 69
Dimension (L x W x H) mm 1990x840x1840 2280x840x1840 2580x840x1840
Weight kg 560 590 570 600 645 675 710 740 710 740
Cooling rated power input kW 16.7 16.7 19.8 19.8 21.3 21.3 22.8 22.8 26.2 26.2
Cooling rated current A 32.7 32.7 38.5 38.5 40.0 40.0 42.5 42.5 46.5 46.5
Heating rated power input kW - 16.2 - 18.5 - 20.9 - 22.0 - 23.6
Heating rated current A - 31.0 - 33.8 - 37.2 - 41.0 - 43.1
Refrigerant R22
Type of con- Gas side Welding & flange
necting pipe Liquid side Flare fitting &nipple joint
Liquid pipe mm(in) 19.05(3/4) 19.05(3/4)
Gas pipe mm(in) 38.1(1-1/2) 41.3(1-5/8)
Notes:
The nominal cooling capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 27/19, and the ambient temperature of 35/24.
The nominal heating capacity is gotten in the return air temperature of 20/15, and the ambient temperature of 7/6.
The sound level is gotten from the test room, it may differ in actual use due to the ambient noise or other causes.
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NoteThe table is gotten based on the equivalent length of 16m and the height is 0 m.
1.8 Refnet
Type
Y
1.8.1
Unitmm
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Type: MDS-Y5
Unit: mm
1.8.2C
Type
Type: MDS-C1
Unit: mm
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Type: MDS-C2/C3
Unit: mm
050T
1.9.1 MCK010
Unit: mm
Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M
MCK010020T 820 875 548 820 278 250 28 930 930 642 622 555 555
MCK025050T 820 875 548 820 363 335 28 930 930 642 622 555 555
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1.9.2 MDB050T
Unit: mm
1.9.3 MDB060T
Unit: mm
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010
1.9.4 MCC008 015
018
020
025
030
040
050
060T
Unit: mm
MCM030T
1.9.5 MCM020T MCM050T
Unit: mm
Model A B C D E F G H J K L M N
MCM020T 1174 75 1082 68 58 156 1214 57 670 216 319 879 517
MCM030T 1174 75 1082 68 93 156 1214 57 670 216 319 879 517
MCM050T 1674 75 1582 68 93 156 1714 57 670 216 319 1379 517
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Unit: mm
Model A B C D
HWT08-15 762 704 732 818
HWT18-30 1022 964 992 1078
HWT40-50 1372 1314 1342 1438
HWT60 1632 1574 1602 1688
Unit: mm
Model A B C D
HDP1.2T08-15/HDP2.4T08-15 762 704 732 844
HDP2.4T18-30/HDP3.6T18-30 1022 964 992 1104
HDP2.4T40/HDP3.6T40/HDP4.8T40-50/HDP7.2T40-50 1372 1314 1342 1454
HDP5.4T60/HDP7.2T60/HDP10.8T60 1632 1574 1602 1714
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1.10.1 MDS030A(R)
Unit: mm
MDS050A(R)
1.10.2 MDS040A(R) MDS060A(R)
Unit: mm
Model H1 H2
MDS040A(R) 1024 1044
MDS050A(R) 1024 1044
MDS060A(R) 1222 1242
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MDS100B(R)
1.10.3 MDS080B(R) MDS120B(R)
MDS150B(R)
Unit: mm
Model A B
MDS080B(R) 900 990
MDS100B(R) 900 990
MDS120B(R) 900 990
MDS150B(R) 1200 1290
MDS200B(R)
1.10.4 MDS180B(R) MDS220B(R)
MDS240B(R)
Unit: mm
Model C D
MDS180B(R) 950 1990
MDS200B(R) 950 1990
MDS220B(R) 950 1990
MDS240B(R) 950 1990
1.10.5 MDS260/280/300B(R) are Combined Units,Made up by a Master Unit and a Slave Unit
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C H A P T E R
2 Unit Control
MDS system is controlled by the micro-computer. Several types of controller are available,
including wireless controller, wire controller, wire controller + remote controller and central
controller. One wireless controller can control one unit, one wire controller can control one unit
or up to 48 units, while central controller can control up to 1536 units (32 groups).
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Operation manual
Temp setting
In normal mode condition, press or to increase or reduce the temp by 1 or 1 oF.
Temp adjustment range is 16-30 (or 61-86 oF). When the temp reach the upper limit or floor
limit, the or is invalid.
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Mode setting
When the unit is in off status, you can pressMode
to enter and the current mode is twinkling.
The mode will be changed when you press Mode one more time. The mode changing
sequence is as follows:
When outdoor unit is OFF:
Heat pump: Cooling ,heating, air supply, dehumidifying, cooling
Cooling only: Cooling, air supply, dehumidifying, cooling
When outdoor is in cooling condition: Cooling, air supply, dehumidifying, cooling
When outdoor is in heating condition: Heating, air supply, heating
Note: In one system, the follows are not available: some units are in cooling condition while the other
is in heating condition.
Manual defrost
When the unit runs in heating mode condition, pressHeaterkey and last for 5 seconds, you
will entermanual defrost mode
, andDefrost modeis shown on the LCD. When it is auto
defrost, Defrost mode is also shown on the LCD and it will disappear when the defrost
finishes.
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Timer setting
Press Timer to enter timer setting (When the unit is ON, it can only be set to OFF;
When the unit isOFF , it can only be set to ON) and last timer will be shown on the LCD.
If there is no press on any key within 5 seconds, it will exit and cancel the timer setting at
the same time. During this 5 seconds, press to increase the hour while
press to increase the minutes, please press Timer within 5 seconds
to confirm the setting.When it is timer setting, the system will show the real time and the
setting time on the LCD. When the setting time is reaching, the unit will be Power on or off,
and the timer setting function is cancel. When you need the timer setting function, you
need to reset.
ON/OFF setting
PressON/OFFkeyboard, the unit will be alter between ON and OFF, and a relative
icon will be shown on the LCD.
Reset
This keyboard is used to restart the unit because of some uncertain factors.
Remote controller
The remote controller can be used with the wire controller and it has the same
Sleep
keyboard as the wire controller, But the keyboardFan, , Heaterdo not
have the second function.
Central control
The units can be central controlled by the computer or centralized controller. When it is
locked, the keyboard on the wire controller is invalid and the key icon is twinkling. It can only
be unlocked by the computer or by the centralized controller. When it is central control, the
wire controller can communicate with the computer and the centralized controller.
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For three-speed unit For the cooling and For the cooling and For three speed For single speed
with wind wing heat pump unit with heat pump unit with unit with auxiliary unit with auxiliary
three-speed single-speed heater heater
Unitmm
concealed installation
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System monitoring
Display the model and status (such as alarm and timing) of all indoor units in the system
Indoor Icon
unit model Stop: Cooling Heating Dehumidity Air vent
MCC
MCK
MCM
MDB
Small icon
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One outdoor unit can be connected with maximum 48 indoor units.Control over up to 32
outdoor units can be realized by a centralized controller, and the monitoring software monitors
up to 1536 (32x48) units simultaneously in real time.The cabling of outdoor and indoor units
is simple.The MDS system features powerful fault display and query function greatly saving
the maintenance time and costs.
The real time monitor software of MDS is developed by McQuay and has huge performance.
It can monitor each unit in the system and set the parameter in accordance with the
requirement. It can also show the malfunction information, which can save the customer a lot
of time and money.
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Model MCC008/010/015/018/020/025/030/040/050/060T
Model MCK010/015/018/020T
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Model MCK025/030/040/050T
MCM020/030T
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Model MCM050T
Model MDB050/060T
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Model MDS030A
Model MDS030AR
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Model MDS040A
Model MDS040AR
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Model MDS050A
Model MDS050AR(220V~/50Hz)
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Model MDS050AR(380V/3N~/50Hz)
Model MDS060A
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Model MDS060AR(220V~/50Hz)
Model MDS060AR(380V/3N~/50Hz)
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Model MDS080/100/120B
Model MDS080/100/120BR
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Model MDS150B
Model MDS150BR
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Model MDS180B
Model MDS180BR
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Model MDS200/220/240B
Model MDS200/220/240BR
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Model MDS260B
380V/3N~/50Hz
T 71
R N 1 2 3 1 2 3
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
RED
RED
YELLOW
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED TR LOW-I HI-1 TH7 TH6 TH5 TH3 TH12 TH11 TH10 TH9 TH8 TH4 TH2 TH1 LOW-U HI-U
V1+
BLACK
V1-
KM1 KM2 KM3 KM4 V2+ MDS-M
WHITE
V2-
30
21 22 23 24 25 26 13
OL2
BLUE
BLUE
RED
DIG-OL
RED
YELLOW
BROWN
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
RED
LP
S1 S2 S3
L1 HP 15 OL3 16 OL4 17
HP
MDS-P
FANH
FANL
PMW
T2 T2
4WV
FIX2
FIX1
SV2
SV1
DIG
T1 T3 T1 T3 N
M M M
~ ~ ~ L
EXV1 EXV4
J1 J18
1 2 4 10 11
KM CONTACTOR SUBCOOLING
EXV4 OVERLOAD PROTECTOR SETTING:
ELECTRONIC EXPANSIVE VALVE
OL1 OL2 OL3 OL4
HP HIGH PREESURE SWITCH PMW SOLENOID VALVE
14.0A 14.0A 3.3A 1.8A
NOTE:
LPT LOW PREESURE SENSOR OL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR SWITCH SETTING: 1: FIELD INSTALLATION
S1.1 S1.2 S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S3.1 S3.2 S3.3 S3.4 2:
HPT HIGH PREESURE SENSOR TR TRANSFORMER FACTORY WIRING
OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF 3: S1.3~S1.8 INNER UNIT QUANTITY SETTING, S2.1 MASTER OR SLAVE UNIT SETTING, S2.4~2.8 ADDRESS SETTING
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Model MDS280/300B
T 71
R N 1 2 3 1 2 3
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
RED
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
LOW-I HI-1 TH7 TH6 TH5 TH3 TH12 TH11 TH10 TH9 TH8 TH4 TH2 TH1 LOW-U HI-U
RED
TR
V1+
BLACK
V1-
KM1 KM2 KM3 KM4 KM5 WHITE
V2+ MDS-M
V2-
30
YELLOW
YELLOW
DIG-OL
YELLOW
BROWN
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
LP
BLUE
RED
RED
RED
S1 S2 S3
RED
L1 HP 15 OL4 16 OL5 17
HP
FANH
FANL
PMW
T2 T2 T2
4WV
FIX2
FIX1
SV2
SV1
DIG
T1 T3 T1 T3 T1 T3 N
M M M M
~ ~ ~ ~ L
EXV1 EXV4
J1 J18
G/Y
G/Y
G/Y
3 5
FIXED COMPRESSOR1 FIXED COMPRESSOR2 DIGITAL COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR PMW KM5 KM4 4WV KM2 KM1 KM3
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Model MDS260/280/300B
T 71
R N 1 2 3 1 2 3
BLACK
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WHITE
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RED
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YELLOW
BLUE
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TR LOW-I HI-1 TH7 TH6 TH5 TH3 TH12 TH11 TH10 TH9 TH8 TH4 TH2 TH1 LOW-U HI-U
V1+
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V1-
KM1 KM2 KM3 KM4 KM5 WHITE
V2+ MDS-M
V2-
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
DIG-OL
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
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BLUE
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RED
RED
RED
RED LP
S1 S2 S3
L1 HP 15 OL4 16 OL5 17
HP
FANH
FANL
PMW
T2 T2 T2
4WV
FIX2
FIX1
SV2
SV1
DIG
T1 T3 T1 T3 T1 T3 N
M M M M
~ ~ ~ ~ L
EXV1 EXV4
G/Y
J1 J18
CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE
G/Y
G/Y
G/Y
3 5
FIXED COMPRESSOR1 FIXED COMPRESSOR2 DIGITAL COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR
KM5 KM4 4WV KM2 KM1 KM3
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MDS040A/AR
2.7.1 MDS030A/AR MDS050A/AR
2.7.2 MDS050A/ARMDS060A/AR
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240B/BR
2.7.3 MDS080
300B/BR
2.7.4 MDS260
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MDS
2.8.1 Outdoor Unit
MDS030A/ MDS040A/ MDS050A/ MDS060A/ MDS050A/ MDS060A/
Model
MDS030AR MDS040AR MDS050AR MDS060AR MDS050AR MDS060AR
Power supply 220V/50Hz 380V /3N/50Hz
2
Power Cross section area(mm ) 6(2.5) 4(2.5)
cable Q.T.Y 2(1) 4(1)
MCC
2.8.2 Indoor unit
Model MCC008T MCC010T MCC015T MCC018T MCC020T MCC025T MCC030T MCC040T MCC050T MCC060T
MCK
2.8.3 Indoor unit
Model MCK010T MCK150T MCK180T MCK020T MCK025T MCK030T MCK040T MCK050T
Power supply 220V/50Hz
2
Power Cross sectionarea(mm ) 1.5 2.5
cable
Q.T.Y 3
MDB
2.8.4 Indoor unit
Model MDB050T MDB060T
Power supply 220V/50Hz
2
Power Cross section area(mm ) 2.5
cable Q.T.Y 3
MCM
2.8.5 Indoor unit
Model MCM020T MCM030T MCM050T
Power supply 220V/50Hz
2
Power Cross section area(mm ) 2.5
cable Q.T.Y 3
MWM
2.8.5 Indoor unit
Model MWM008T MWM010T MWM015T MWM020T MWM025T
Power supply 220V/50Hz
2
Power Cross section area(mm ) 1.5 2.5
cable Q.T.Y 3
Note:
All the wiring should be fixed;
Electric wiring must not touch the refrigerant pipe, compressor and fan motor;
All wiring between indoor unit and outdoor unit should be neoprene copper core, and section area of cable should
be in accordance with above requirements.
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C H A P T E R
3 Selection
3.1 Load Calculation
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If we know the heat performance index qv[W/(m3 . )] and outside volume V (m3), we can
calculate the heating load
as follows:
Qtotal = aqvV( tnJtw)
Where,
a is the correction factor. For details, see the table.
qv is the heat performance index of the building. It is the heating load when the difference between
the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature is 1. For details, see the table.
V is the outside volume of the building. (Unit:m2)
(tn -tw) is the calculated difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures. (Unit:)
Building type V (103 m3) qvW/m3 tn Building type V(103 m3) qv W/m3 tn
5 0.6 510 3.38
Office 510 0.53 18 Workshop 1120 2.73 14
building 1115 0.49 2130 2.04
15 0.56 31 1.45
5 0.72 0.5 2.30
Club 510 0.65 16 Equipment 0.61.0 0.82 12
11 0.58 room 1.12.0 0.71
2.1 0.50
5 0.81 0.5 0.83
Hospital 610 0.75 20 0.61.0 0.72 18
Auxiliary room
1115 0.67 1.12.0 0.56
16 0.64 2.1 0.51
5 0.92
610 0.82 2.0 0.72
Cinema 1115 0.79 14 Fire engine 2.15.1 0.63 15
1620 0.70 house 5.1 0.60
2130 0.65
31 0.61
5 1.22 5.0 1.49
Public area 610 1.14 14 Bathroom 5.110.0 1.38 25
11 1.05 10 1.25
Notes
During selection, you must consider the following factors which affect the cooling and heating attenuation
and correction: 1) Length of the pipe connecting the indoor unit and outdoor unit; 2) Difference between the
actual ambient temperatures of the indoor/outdoor units and the rated working temperatures of the MDS
for cooling/heating.
If the heating pump system is selected according to the cooling load, you must verify its heating capacity.
Especially in the areas north to Yellow River, inadequate heating capacity must be compensated
with a model with an auxiliary electric heater or hot-water coil pipe.
The MDS unit is designed according to GB/T 18837-2002. There is a negative difference of about 5% between
the actual cooling capacity and the rated capacity. Therefore, you must fully consider this factor during selection
and ensure certain cooling capacity factor.
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The selection of indoor unit should be based on the several factors, including customer
s requirement, indoor air distribution, indoor decoration, etc. Ceiling concealed, ceiling
cassette, high pressure duct unit and ceiling exposed are available now.
The indoor unit should be selected to meet the actual indoor load demand. The nominal
cooling capacity should be is more than or equal to the actual indoor load demand.
As the indoor total capacity is different from the outdoor total capacity, the actual indoor
cooling capacity may be different from the nominal capacity, and it should be calculated
in accordance with the outdoor capacity table.
For ceiling concealed and duct unit, McQuay has several types such as standard unit,
auxiliary electric heater, auxiliary hot water heater, etc.
Selection step
Select the type of the indoor unit:
1. Are the units ceiling concealed, ceiling cassette, high pressure duct unit or ceiling exposed
?
2. Are the units cooling only, heat pump, auxiliary electric heater or auxiliary hot water
heater?
Calculate the cooling capacity and heating capacity
Confirm the model and the quantity
According to the cooling capacity, heating capacity, return air temp, ambient temp,
humidify and air flow, we can choose the model and confirm the quantity.
The ESP of the unit can be confirmed according to the air flow and the duct parameter.
Confirm the heating capacity. If the unit selected can meet the heating requirement,
then it is OK, but if can not, then we should select auxiliary hot water heater or
auxiliary electric heater.
For the cooling only unit, the actual total cooling capacity can be gotten through the
following formula: Actual total cooling capacity = Actual capacity x QTY
For the heating only unit, the actual total heating capacity can be gotten through the
following formula: Actual total heating capacity = Actual capacity x QTY + ( Auxiliary
heating capacity)
The best selection is that both the cooling capacity and the cooling capacity can meet
the requirement. Please note that the nominal cooling capacity and the nominal heat-
ing capacity is obtained in the standard condition. When the units run in nonstandard
condition, the actual cooling capacity and the actual heating capacity are different
from the nominal cooling capacity and the nominal heating capacity.
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For the allowed combinations, please refer to the "Total Capacity Indexes of a Combination of
Indoor Units" table.
The standard combination is the one with which the total indoor unit capacity is most proximate
to but less than 100% of the capacity of the outdoor unit combination.
Unit spec 008 010 015 018 020 025 030 040 050 060
Capacity index 20 25 37 45 56 65 78 106 124 144
Unit spec 010 015 018 020 025 030 040 050
Capacity index 28 36 45 54 65 75 100 125
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Based on the model and combination rate of the outdoor unit, select an appropriate door
unit capacity table. Then find out the capacity of the outdoor unit (kW) and that of each
indoor unit (kW) according to the related temperatures of the indoor and outdoor units.
The formula is as follows:
IUC=OUC x (INX/TNX)
Where,
IUC is the actual capacity of each indoor unit.
OUC is the capacity of the outdoor unit. unit: kW.
INX is the capacity index of each indoor unit.
TNX is the total capacity index.
The capacity of indoor units changes with the length of the refrigerant pipe. If the
capacity after change is less than the load, replace the unit with one with larger capacity
and calculate
and select the model again.
Read the performance correction factor of the refrigerant pipe length and height drop from the
figure. When the height drop is negative, the outdoor unit is installed below the indoor unit.
If there is snow on the heat exchanger or the outdoor temperature drops to 7-5 when
the air conditioning system is heating, frosting occurs. As this will reduce the heating
performance, the air conditioner will automatically defrost once every 40 min to 70 min. During
the defrosting, the air conditioner will stop heating and the fan of the indoor unit will also stop
for three to ten minutes.
The heating capacity tables of outdoor and indoor units do not reflect the reduction of performance
caused by defrosting.
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3.4.1 Design of the Air Flow, Air Pipe and Air Outlet
The air should be supplied to the indoor space in a volume corresponding to the load at a most
comfortable speed, so as to achieve comfortable air conditioning.
Air outlet design & calculation
Air supply is to supply cool/hot air to a room or specified air conditioning area, and to mix
the indoor air and supply airflow to the room temperature.
The direction and guiding force of the air outlet vary with the outlet shape and type. Select
according to the purpose.
Determine the volume and arrival distance of air supply from a single outlet according to
the para-meters in the product catalog. Select the air outlet and return outlet type that
matches the ceiling pattern according to the room shape. In addition, the relationship
between air speed and noise should be considered to determine the outlet air speed.
Annex 3 is for your reference only.
Side air supply The room with low floor Staffs are in the return air flow area, need for little or no space, and the
1 air vent can be adjusted freely. But, the exposed ceiling in the room
upper air return height or large depth
has two difference heights or there are two exposed ceilings.
Upper air supply The room with high floor height The fan coil of air pipe in the exposed ceiling makes the fittment
2 easy. But, higher floor height is required and certain exposed ceiling
upper air return and only for cooling in Summer space is occupied.
Staffs are in the return air flow area, the fan coil of the unit does not
3 Side air supply
The room with low floor height occupy the indoor space in the corridor, and the air vent can be
side air return adjusted freely.But, short-flow may occur easily.
The conflux of the return air inlet brings little affect on the air flow pattern in the room. So, its structure
is simple. Some only have a metal mesh in the orifice, or a shutter or grille.
The return air inlet location and shape depend on the air flow pattern. If it is installed in the lower
area of the room, the lower edge of the inlet must be at least 0.15 m away from the ground.
The return air inlet structure may be simple, but should be equipped with air volume adjustment
device.
Size of the air outlet
Determine the air volume and type of a single air outlet according to the number of air outlets to be
installed and the volume requirements in the room where the air conditioner will be installed. Make
sure there is no overlapping between the set air volume and the minimum diffusion radius, and the
maximum diffusion radius covers the whole room. In addition, check whether the vertical arrival
distance is adequate, and determine the air speed in the air outlet at the acceptable noise level.
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Select the loop with most resistance and that with minimum resistance, and then
calculate the frictional resistance and local resistance loss of each pipe segment.
Check the unbalance ratio of the loop of most resistance to that of minimum resistance
must be less than 15%. Otherwise, redesign the air pipe system, or satisfy the balance
ratio requirements by adjusting with the valve.
Elbow
The rectangular air pipe can be inner-arc or inner-slanting, as shown in Figure. When the
longest side A is 500 mm or longer, a flow deflector must be used.
In actual practice, the fresh air volume is generally 30m2/h person or more, no matter how
much room space a person occupies.
For densely populated buildings, such as air conditioned gymnasiums and meeting rooms,
as the room space per capita is less and every one stays shorter, the fresh air volume can
be calculated on a basis of 7-15m2/h.person. However, as the fresh air volume got by this
way will count for 30% to 40% of the total air volume and it will greatly affect the cooling
capacity, you must be careful in deciding it.
Note
For heat pump unit, you should consider the effects of layer height to the air conditioning effects.
When the layer height is 3m or more, you should select an appropriate air inlet to improve the air
flow pattern and the blown-in air flow.
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We can use the same method to select the pipe diameter of downstream B and D.
Diameter of B-C: 9.52/ 19.05
Diameter of D-E: 9.52/ 15.88
We can adopt the same method to select the refnet joint for point B to D.
B: Refnet joint to liquid pipe: MDS-Y2 B: Refnet joint to gas pipe: MDS-Y1
C: Refnet joint to liquid pipe: MDS-Y2 C: Refnet joint to gas pipe: MDS-Y4
D: Refnet joint to liquid pipe: MDS-Y2 D: Refnet joint to gas pipe: MDS-Y4
E: Refnet joint to liquid pipe: MDS-Y2 E: Refnet joint to gas pipe: MDS-Y2
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The following tables show the refrigerant copper pipe dimension specifications.
Liquid pipe The indoor unit to which the pipe is connected. Consistent to the indoor unit port
Gas pipe The indoor unit to which the pipe is connected. Consistent to the indoor unit port
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Ytype
Unit: mm
Type: MDS-Y5
Unit: mm
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Type : MDS-C1
Unit: mm
TypeMDS-C2MDS-C3
Unit: mm
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C H A P T E R
4 Installation
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Notes:
Be careful in the moving of outdoor units.
Do not lift or move units with the package rope, as it is easy to
break and bring danger.
Do not directly touch the fins of units to avoid hurt of hand.
Do keep the plastic bag from the child.
Outdoor unit installation
To use concrete or supporter to build a base. Fully consider the floor strength, drainage
(discharge from the unit in operation), and pipes and cables layout. If the strength
cannot satisfy the requirement, the unit may fall off to damage the unit and injure
people.
To fix the outdoor unit with screw bolt to avoid falling off by earthquake or strong wind.
Properly install the unit to defend against strong wind and earthquake better.
To take some shock resistance measures (such as using cushion and bumper bracket)
to avoid vibration passing to the installation part. The bottom panel and wall may cause
vibration and noise, depending on the installation condition.
To place the edge to the right position. Otherwise, the unstable unit may cause the
installation foot bent. Any improper installation may cause the unit falling off and injuring
people.
Warning:
The unit must be installed to the place which is strong enough to bear the unit weight
and vibration.
For lower pipes and cables layout, make sure the base not block the hole at the bottom.
When laying out the lower pipes, the basic height shall not be less 100 mm to ensure
the pipe to get through the unit bottom.
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Notes:
a. Ensure piping and air duct working are most efficent length and units shall be installed in the middle position
of the room.
b. When installation of the indoor units, to ensure the distance shall be larger than 3m between return air inlet
and heat exchanger.
To install the refrigerant pipe drainage pipe. Specification for the refrigerant pipe and drainage pipe, see the
section technical parameters of Usage Instruction. Use the torque spanner to install the pipe to avoid
damaging the copper tube and its joint.
Do not use the damaged copper tube or dirty copper tube. To avoid long time expose to the air. Only get the
concerned preparation ready, and do not open valves, connector, copper cap and cushion before installation.
To install refrigerant pipe, all models of this series product should be connected with a E-EXV box out of the
machine, as shown in below figure.
Note: The E-EXV box contains electronic expansion valves, which needs to be mounted in proper place on the liquid
piping. When installing the E-EXV box, make sure the box vertical. The E-EXV box and the indoor unit could not
exceed the length-limit of the electric expansion valve cable, as shown in the figure below.
There are some manners to install the E-EXV (the mounting must be fixed and safe, and the direction must be
vertical).
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Installation instruction
a. To keep indoor units from the source of heat and vapor (do not install in the entrance).
b. To measure the position of fixing and drill hole in the ceiling and fix the units tightly.
c. The paper template may change with the temperature and humidity, so please measure the
dimension before usage.
d. Ensure the paper temperate is the same dimension as hole dimension in the ceiling.
e. Before the completion of ceiling decoration, leave the paper template with the indoor unit.
f. Ensure the distance between the hang poles is 620.4mm 790.0mm.
g. To use screw to fix the indoor units tightly.
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There are also the hole for fresh air and exhaust air for connection with outside in indoor unit, but
as for air piping, and only be the other side of refrigerant piping connector. If the indoor unit is
installed to the place with a barrier (such as a head lamp) or a small space, the connecting pipe
can improve air supply to two rooms at one time.
Notes:
Do not close all air outlets of indoor unit in the using of the unit to avoid the frost of
evaporator.
To ensure the thickness of insulation material and no leakage allowed.
Fresh air shall be less than or equal to 20%.
Air tightness of outlet of supply air
Total 4 air outlets can be sealed by insulation material but more than 2 air outlets closed will
cause abnormal operation of units.
Open the front panel, to seal the air outlet in front panel.
To ensure the length of insulation material is the same length of the air outlet.
To extend the insulation material to cover the gas about 10mm but not touch the air grill;
there is no need to extend insulation material far more than 10 mm.
Installation of air inlet grill
Before installation of air inlet grill, to install the air filter.
To ensure the right side to face the grill.
Be careful to install the air filter in the frame of air filter supporter.
To fix the filter with the front panel.
The air inlet grill can be installed in any direction, depending on the
ceiling design.
To fix the grill and consider the service friendly to open the grill.
Installation of drainage
a. Slope is required as 1/100, and try to drain in a positive slope.
b. To use suspending bolt to fix the long drainage piping.
c. After installation, to run the leakage test is necessary to ensure it works.
d. Only in cooling mode, there is a need to detect the status of drainage.
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If the indoor unit is semi-concealed mounted in ceiling, reserve holes in ceiling to ensure
enough space for mounting and maintenance, as shown below:
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2. To fix the suspending panel with screw bolt as shown as above right figure.
3. To hang the unit to the suspending panel and fix screw bolts, after installation of refrigerant pipe
and drainage pipe, install the return air grill and frame, as shown below left figure: return air grill
Install the E-EXV box: All models of this series product need connect a E-EXV box to finish
the piping installation, as shown on right figure:
Notes:
The E-EXV box contains electronic expansion valves, which needs to be mounted in proper
place on the liquid piping. When installing the E-EXV box, make sure the box vertical. The
E-EXV box and the indoor unit could not exceed the length-limit of the electric expansion
valve cable, as shown above right figure.
There are some manners to install the E-EXV box (the mounting must be fixed and safe, and
the direction must be vertical).
3. To install the refrigerant and drainage piping as shown above right figure;
4. To install the electrical expansion valve as same as the horizontal installation;
Installation of drain piping
a. Slope is required as 1/100, and try to drain in a positive slope.
b. To use suspending bolt to fix the long drainage piping.
c. After installation, to run the leakage test is necessary to ensure it works.
d. Only in cooling mode, there is a need to detect the status of drainage.
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Equivalent length
Equivalent length = actual pipe length + number of elbows X equivalent length of each
elbow + number of oil traps X equivalent length of each oil trap.
For example: when 10HP outdoor unit's actual length is 80m, the piping diameter is 25.4mm,
ten elbows and three oil traps are used, then the equivalent length is calculated as follows:
Equivalent length = 80+0.45x10+3.4x3=94.7(m).
Expanded equivalent length = equivalent length of main piping X 0.5 + equivalent length of the branch pipe
For example: when the actual length of 10HP outdoor unit is 80m, branch pipe length is 20m, the
diameter of the main gas pipe is 25.4mm, ten elbows and three oil traps are used (elbows and traps
are used only in main piping).
Equivalent length = 80+0.45X10+3.4X3=94.7(m)
As the equivalent length is more than 90m, the diameter of gas pipe in the main piping is
expanded to a higher level.
Expanded equivalent length =(60+0.45X10+3.4X3) X0.5+20=59.1(m).
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Distributor kit should be connected to indoor unit directly, it is not allowed to connected to the
distributor kit or refnet joint.
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install the indoor unit cut the piping required install the pipe nitrogen charging
Sequence
welding blow air leakage test dry
Processing method
Nitrogen charging
Clean air blow
Piping assembly
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Note:
The gas must be Nitrogen.
Pressure adjustor must be used.
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Steps:
Put the pressure adjustor on the nitrogen bottle
Connect the pressure adjustor with the liquid pipe of the outdoor unit
Seal any other connecting port,
Open the valve of the nitrogen and adjust it which the pressure is 5kg/cm2.
Check to see if the nitrogen go through the liquid pipe of point A.
Air blow
Hold a insulation material in your hand and try to seal the side of the copper pipe.
When the pressure is too strong to hold, release the insulation material quickly.
Seal the port of the copper pipe with the insulation material and put a piece of cloth near it,
when you feel that there are some moisture in it, it is time to dry it. And the following steps
are as follows:
Blow the copper pipe with nitrogen,
Process vacuum dry.
Close the valve of gitrogen bottle;
Repeat the above operation of unit B;
When the operation on the liquid pipe is finished, please do the same thing on the gas pipe.
Refrigerant pipe
Use the long straight copper pipe to reduce the welding times,
All the pipe must comply with the JIS requirement such as size, material and thickness.
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No
refrigerant piping Pressure is the pressure
assembly finished charging released? Pass
yes
check and
maintain it
The Pressure charging must be tested both in liquid pipe and gas pipe.
First step, keep 3.0kg/cm2 pressure gas for more than 3 minutes---may be can find
big gap;
Second step, keep 15.0kg/cm2 pressure gas for more than 3 minutes---may be can
find big gap;
Third step, keep 28.0kg/cm2 pressure gas for more than 24 hours.
Notes: Keep the 28.0kg/cm 2 pressure gas must more than 24 hours.
The pressure can not be more than 28.0kg/cm2!
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Test 2 (when step 1 can not find out , then the following should be adopted)
Reduce nitrogen pressure to 3.0kg/cm2;
Charge the nitrogen with R22 to 5.0kg/cm2;
Use haloid lamp, alkyl detector or electric controller to check;
If still can not find the air leak gap, then the pressure should be charged to 28.0kg/cm2 and
check it again;
(The pressure can not be more than 28.0kg/cm2).
Notes: If the pipe is too long, it should be divided to sections to test as follows:
Indoor side
Indoor side + vertical pipes
Indoor side + vertical pipes + outdoor piping assembly
Refrigerant piping
pipe insulation air leak test pipe insulation
assembly
Material
All the insulation material should be strong enough to insulate the pipe.
For example, polyethylene is a good insulation material.
key points
Some areas such as welding area, enlarged port area and flange area can be insulated only after
the air leak test. Pay attention to the unit model and the running condition, for some gas pipe and
liquid pipe are all needed to be insulated.
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In case the environment is hot and damp, increase the recommended thickness (1 inch for
the main pipe, and half inch for the refnet joint) in the table above.
For the cooling only unit, if it is predicted that the system might run in the ambient
temperature of less than 10degrees Celsius, the liquid pipe should also be insulated.
A Valve handle
(Before pipe connection, vacuum pumping and additional refriger-
ant filling for delivery, make sure this valve is closed completely.
After the above operations, please fully open it.)
B Stop pin (prevent the valve handle from turning over 90 degrees)
C Sealing plate (annex)
D Connection pipe (annex)
Install the pipe firmly to the valve flange with the sealing plate to
avoid gas leakage.
E Open (slow operation)
F Cap and copper spacer
Remove the cap and operate the handle. After the operation,
Ball valve (liquid side) reinstall the cap. The moment to tighten the valve handle cap is 23
Nm to 72 Nm.
G Access opening
Pump vacuum for the refrigerant pipe through this access opening,
Ball valve (gas side) and fill additional refrigerant on the site. Open and close the access
opening with a double-end wrench. After the operation, reinstall the
cap. The moment to tighten the access opening cap is 12 Nm to 15 Nm.
H Flare fitting
For the tightening moment, refer to the figure in next page. Loosen and screw up the screw with a double-end
wrench. Coat refrigerant oil on the contact surface of the flare fitting (Type R22 mineral oil is applicable).
K Field connection pipe
Braze to the connection pipe. (Please use non-oxidative brazing materials)
The following table shows the dimension of the copper flare fitting. Unit: mm
Outer diameter
Outer diameter
Metric system British measurement
6.35 1/4 9.0
9.52 3/8 13.0
12.7 1/2 16.2
15.88 5/8 19.4
19.05 3/4 23.3
The following table shows the dimension of the nut of the flare fitting nut. Unit: mm
Outer diameter
Outer diameter
Metric system British measurement
6.35 1/4 17.0
9.52 3/8 22.0
12.7 1/2 24.0
15.88 5/8 27.0
19.05 3/4 36.0
When connecting the liquid pipe and liquid stop valve, align the center of the flare fitting of the liquid pipe
to that of the stop valve, and then tighten with a moment wrench. Whether tightened with the wrench
depends on the setting of the wrench range and the tightening angle. The following table shows the
external pipe diameter, the corresponding tightening moment and the tightening angle.
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The refrigerant amount of fill of the outdoor unit before delivery (excluding the refrigerant to
be filled in the site pipe)
The additional amount of the refrigerant depends on the liquid pipe diameter and length (based
on the liquid pipe).
Diameter of the liquid pipe (mm) 6.35 9.52 12.7 15.88 19.05
Amount of the additional refrigerant (g/m) 50 80 120 180 290
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Application
Type Max. exhaust volume
Vacuum drying Air discharge
0.02mmHg
Vacuum pump with lubricant Suitable Suitable
100L/min
10mmHg
Unsuitable Suitable
40L/min
Vacuum pump without lubricant
0.02mmHg
Unsuitable Suitable
50L/min
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VP32 31 125 88
Note:
Suppose the moisture is 10% in the pipe.
After the header pipe, the pipe should be larger or equal to VP30.
Note:
The vertical pipe should be larger than VP30
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Procedure:
Install the connect the con- check for insulate the
indoor units densate pipe water leakage pipe from heat
For a long condensate pipe, you may use a suspension bolt, to ensure the slope is 1/100
(the PVC pipe cannot be bent)
The space of the horizontal pipe support is as follows:
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Use the gradienter to check if the indoor unit If the drainage pipe needs to be lifted up, it
is parallel to the ceiling, should be less than 300mm. If it is more than
500mm, maybe it will result in the refrigerant
leakage.
After connecting, the hose should not be Do not give external force to one side of the unit,
higher than the connecting port. This can and the drainage pipe should not be loose and it
prevent the water from flowing backwards. should be fixed.
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5 Testing
The indoor unit consists of a three-speed fan and an electronic expansion valve (electric heater and
swing function optional). The four temperature sensors respectively serve to measure the temperature
of the indoor, inlet coil, midlet coil and outlet coil. The MDS-A system can connect with a remove control
or remote receiver and, as a slave unit, communicates with outdoor units via RS485 interface. The DIP
switches on the controller determine the electric heater, power, unit model and address number.
MRS485 terminal resistor J2-1: ON/OFF indicate whether resistance is present or not.
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J1.1 J1.2 Initial opening extent J1.1 J1.2 Initial opening extent
of the expansion valve of the expansion valve
0 0 300 1 0 400
0 1 350 1 1 450
J1.3 reserved
J1.4: J1.5: J1.6: J1.7 capacity settings
J2.1 J2.2 J2.3 J2.4 J2.5 Address J2.1 J2.2 J2.3 J2.4 J2.5 Address
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16
1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 17
0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 18
1 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 19
0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 1 20
1 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 1 21
0 1 1 0 0 6 0 1 1 0 1 22
1 1 1 0 0 7 1 1 1 0 1 23
0 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 1 1 24
1 0 0 1 0 9 1 0 0 1 1 25
0 1 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 1 1 26
1 1 0 1 0 11 1 1 0 1 1 27
0 0 1 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 1 28
1 0 1 1 0 13 1 0 1 1 1 29
0 1 1 1 0 14 0 1 1 1 1 30
1 1 1 1 0 15 1 1 1 1 1 31
J2.6, ON: cooling only OFF: heat pump
J2.7, J2.8 reserved
JP1 and JP2 are used to set matched resistance for communication terminals. The last switch on the manifold
must be shorted, while other switches remain in open circuit.
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1 2
1 MDSA Cooling only
0 MDSB Heat pump
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Qty 3 4 5 6 7 8 Qty 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 1 1 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 0 1 1 0 0 1
3 0 0 0 0 1 0 27 0 1 1 0 1 0
4 0 0 0 0 1 1 28 0 1 1 0 1 1
5 0 0 0 1 0 0 29 0 1 1 1 0 0
6 0 0 0 1 0 1 30 0 1 1 1 0 1
7 0 0 0 1 1 0 31 0 1 1 1 1 0
8 0 0 0 1 1 1 32 0 1 1 1 1 1
9 0 0 1 0 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 1 0 0 1 34 1 0 0 0 0 1
11 0 0 1 0 1 0 35 1 0 0 0 1 0
12 0 0 1 0 1 1 36 1 0 0 0 1 1
13 0 0 1 1 0 0 37 1 0 0 1 0 0
14 0 0 1 1 0 1 38 1 0 0 1 0 1
15 0 0 1 1 1 0 39 1 0 0 1 1 0
16 0 0 1 1 1 1 40 1 0 0 1 1 1
17 0 1 0 0 0 0 41 1 0 1 0 0 0
18 0 1 0 0 0 1 42 1 0 1 0 0 1
19 0 1 0 0 1 0 43 1 0 1 0 1 0
20 0 1 0 0 1 1 44 1 0 1 0 1 1
21 0 1 0 1 0 0 45 1 0 1 1 0 0
22 0 1 0 1 0 1 46 1 0 1 1 0 1
23 0 1 0 1 1 0 47 1 0 1 1 1 0
24 0 1 0 1 1 1 48 1 0 1 1 1 1
S2 (1) S2 (23)
Address No. 5 6 7 8
3HP 0 0 0 0
4HP 0 0 0 1
5HP 0 0 1 0
6HP 0 0 1 1
Address No. 1 2 3 4
8HP 0 0 0 0
10HP 0 0 0 1
12HP 0 0 1 0
15HP 0 0 1 1
18HP 0 1 0 0
20HP 0 1 0 1
22HP 0 1 1 0
26HP 0 1 1 1
28HP 1 0 0 0
32HP 1 0 0 1
Precautions
Power up the system 12 hours while you run it for the first time so that the shaft can be
preheated in advance;
After the main power supply is switched off, please don start the second trial run until the
system is powered for 2.5 hours;
If the heater is not heated, to protect the compressor, don't start the system until it is powered
for 2 hours.
Check the power supply between the outdoor units and the distribution unit (it is
recommended you use a 3-phase detector).
Check the indoor units.
Check the power cable and the signal cable of each indoor unit are properly connected (the
signal cable is marked with A and B);
If the power cable is mixed with the signal cable, the circuit board might go faulty.
Although the signal cable is not marked in color, please note the color, because the signal
cable features polarity;
Check if the addresses are correctly set for the indoor units;
Address switches begin with 0;
Each indoor unit must be configured with a different address.
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> Caution:
Do not use or place inflammable and explosive articles beside the air-conditioning unit;
Power the indoor units in a centralized way;
Please check the parts like installing support often to see if they are damaged after longtime
service;
Do not alter or repair the product without authorization. To relocate the air conditioner, please
contact your dealer or professional installation personnel;
Do not install the air conditioner without authorization, to make sure the air-conditioning unit
can operate reliably for a long time;
In case of failure, please turn off the main power switch of the air-conditioning unit immediately;
Do not remove the blade shield of an outdoor unit. Never put your hand or foreign matters in
the air outlet;
Do not perform a check or repair while the air-conditioning unit is running;
Do not water the unit or operate the air-conditioning unit with wet hands.
6.2.1 Precautions
Before installation, please check if the power supply in use is the same as that indicated on
the nameplate, and if it is safe;
Before using the air conditioner, please check and make sure that the power cables are
properly connected, to avoid electric shock or fire;
Keep the air-conditioning unit out of the reach of children;
Before cleaning the air-conditioning unit or replacing the air filter, please turn off the main power
switch;
If you leave this air-conditioning unit idle for a log time, please be sure to switch it off;
Do not step on the air-conditioning unit or place anything on it;
The mains outlet must be securely grounded, to make sure the air-conditioning unit is also
properly grounded, and to avoid electric shock. Be sure not to collect a power cable to the gas
pipe, tapping pipe, lightning arrester or telephone set;
Once the air conditioner is switched on, be sure not to turn it off until it remains in operation
for over 5 minutes, to avoid affecting the oil return of the compressor;
Be sure to check the units, once they are installed, for electric leakage.
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Fan motor
This component requires only a little care. As the motor is lubricated and sealed before the
equipment leaves factory, no more lubrication is needed. After the unit remains in service for
six months, be sure to check the fan motor is entirely insulated from the ground.
Heat exchanger
Clean the dust and foreign matters from the surface of heat exchanger using a cleaner together
with a nylon brush. Please note that there is no need to clean the surface if you use an
appropriate air filter and take proper care of the heat exchanger.
Fire damper
Please check the damper once every three months, to see if the fuse link is broken or has any
fallen blade, becomes flexible or even falls off, and if it functions well.
Drainpipe
Before the unit is running, check if the drain pipe is blocked, to ensure smooth discharge of
condensate water. As the condensate water is prone to bacteria, please check the water
collector around the end of each quarter, to see if it smells unusual. If so, put some medicine
containing algaecide and penetrant in the collector to prevent bacteria and slime.
Replacing parts
You can get parts from nearby dealers. Be sure to indicate the following information about the
parts you need: unit model, factory number, name and quantity.
For a unit equipped with a temperature controller, lease note the following:
Make sure the start switch is closed;
Press the ON button on the start switch;
Set the air-conditioner to your desired temperature;
The rotating speed of the fan is usually preset;
After the unit stops running, to restart the compressor, please wait at least 3 minutes
(except that the unit is equipped with a 3-minute relay) so as to protect the compressor;
Sometimes you may install an air output control unit to control the air volume.
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1. Open the air input grid and take out the air filter and air refresher;
2. Disassemble the air filter and the air refresher;
3. Clear the dust away from the air filter using a cleaner or water
below 40 containing neutral detergent. Never wash the air
Air filter (indoor unit) refresher; At least once a month
4. Until the air refresher and the air filter, put them back in the air
input grid. At least once a month Caution: Never use gas,
dehydrating agent, benzene or any other chemical.
Wipe the dirt and dust off the grid and panel with a piece of soft cloth
soaked in warm water, cold water or neutral washing powder. Caution:
Indoor unit At least once a month
Never use gas, dehydrating agent, benzene or any other volatile
chemical, to avoid deforming the plastic surface.
Condensate water 1. Check them to see if they are clean. Wash them if necessary.
Once every three months
collector and pipe 2. Check for the flow of condensate water.
Indoor fan Check it to see if there is any unusual noise. When necessary
1. Check and clear the dirt between the blades;
Indoor fan, coil pipe 2. Check and clear any foreign matter that blocks the air flow inside Once a month
of outdoor unit the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.
1. Check the operating current and voltage of the indoor unit and
Power supply Once every two months;
outdoor unit;
Once a year
2. Check if the electric lines are securely connected.
Check the weld junctions and joints of the refrigerant pipes to see if
Compressor Once every six months
they are airtight.
The lubricating oil is filled by the manufacturer. If the refrigerant
Compressor lube No need for care
circulating pipe is properly airtight, there is no need to refill the pipe.
All the motors are properly lubricated and sealed before they leave
Fan motor lube No need for care
factory.
[Note]: Maintenance and care before the first operation in each season when the air-conditioning unit is put into
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compressed air source is available, please use it to blow away the dust from the surface of the
heat exchanger. If the unit is operating in an oily, salty, wet or dirty environment, do clean it with
special-purpose detergent. It is not advised to wash it with water. Please use special-purpose
detergent to clean a dusty heat exchanger (for example, SF-98 or YD-402).
Please note the following while using the unit:
While the unit is running, please do not point any pole or any other hard material to the
equipment through the exhaust hood, to avoid bodily injuries and equipment failures;
During the airtight and leakage test, never let inflammable gases like oxygen and
acetylene into the cooling loop, to avoid hazards. Do perform tests of this kind using
nitrogen or refrigerant.
Care at the beginning and end of the running season
Beginning of the season
Check the return air inlet and outlet to see if they are blocked. If so, remove the obstacle;
Check that the grounding unit is in good condition to ensure that the air-conditioning unit
operates safely.
Thoroughly check the and clean the indoor and outdoor units;
Clean or replace the air filter;
Clean the drain pipe;
Secure all electric connections;
Check if the refrigerant leaks. Please ask professionals to troubleshoot the unit and
clean the filter.
End of the season
On sunny days, have your air-conditioner running in air supply mode half a day, to keep
the inside dry;
Turn off the power. Otherwise, the unit still consumes power.
Ask professionals to troubleshoot and clean the filter.
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Fault codes here refer to the codes that appear on the remote control. If a host computer is available,
the fault cause is directly displayed.
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Notes:
1. The mode confliction alarm is canceled, as it is not a malfunction, but a limiting operation. When
the mode confliction occurs, the indoor unit stops directly without making alarm.
2. The indoor and outdoor communication malfunction only belongs to this unit.
3. Simplify the light twinkle indication, and the indoor and outdoor malfunction contains master and
slave unit.
For example:
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Annexes
Annex 1(1) Parameters designed for various kinds of buildings
Middle 65 95 10 60 5 3550
Office Far side 110 160 10 60 6 3555
Individual office 160 240 15 60 8 3045
Meeting room 185 270 3 60 9 4060
Classroom 130 190 2.5 40 9 3540
School
Library 130 190 6 30 9 3540
Cafeteria 150 260 1.5 30 10 4045
Apartment High rise, facing south 110 160 10 20 10 3540
building High rise,facing north 80 130 10 20 9 3540
Theater, auditorium 110 260 1 20 12 4045
Laboratory 150 230 10 50 10 3545
Library, museum 95 150 10 40 8 3540
Operation room 110 380 6 20 8 3040
Hospital
Public area 50 150 10 30 8 3540
Clinic, health center 130 200 10 40 10 3545
Barbershop, beauty salon 110 200 4 50 10 3540
Underground 150 250 1.5 40 12 3545
Deparment Middle floors 130 225 2 60 10 3545
store
Upper floors 110 200 3 40 8 3545
Drug store 110 210 3 30 10 3540
Retail store 110 160 2.5 40 10 3545
Store for choice consumer goods 110 160 5 30 10 3540
Computer room 100 200 8 40 5.5 3540
Gymnasium 180 320 1 30 6 3545
Theater 130 220 1 20 7 3035
Single room 90 120 10 60 15 3035
Double room 100 150 10 60 15 3035
Disco 280 400 1 100 8 3035
Bar 130 260 2 15 10 3540
Chinese food restaurant 220 400 2 60 10 3540
Western food restaurant 160 320 2 60 10 3540
Annex 1 (2) Heat load indexes designed for air-conditioning in some of the Chinese buildings
No. Building type Heat load index No. Building type Heat load index
and room name W/m2 and room name W/m2
1 Office building,school 58-80 6 Store 64-87
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