User Manual ACCS-5 / ACCS-10
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1. Front Panel User Interface fictive Controlled Cooling System wuu Apecor com Display and Button Status Information Figure 1 Front Panel User Interface ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System User Manual pump ENABLE N HEATER ENABLE PC CONTROL Max heat Rejection 1 kW Flow Rate 6 15 LPM Coolant 50 50 EGW Temperature ep C 185 C Max Pressure Drop 15 PSI Max System Pressure 68 PSI Input 120 VAC 28 Arms e Function Status Physical Description Interpretation on Toggle up Red light on Unit is powered up Pomer amarei off Toggle down Light off Wait 5 seconds for unit to turn off on Button is pushed in Pump is enabled nee off Button is pushed out Pump is disabled Heater Button is pushed in Heater is enabled Enabled Button is pushed out Heater is disabled LED is ON Heater is on aia LED is OFF Heater is off Temp deet Screen displays Set Temperature on the bottom center Temperature Flow EC SES Screen displays Set Flow rate on the bottom left aoe When in this position use the USB PC Control port Remote Toggle switch is up i System requires hard power reset for 5 seconds Toggle Switch Se igs SEW When in this position use the chassis mounted interface Local Toggle switch is down System requires hard power reset for 5 seconds Table 1 Interface Status Preliminary WWwW apecor com ACCS 5 ACCS 102. p i ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System ee User Manual User Manual April 2011 EOR 3267 Progress Dr Orlando FL 32826 www apecor com Ay Preliminary Www apecor com m i ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System Sal User Manual General nee VE e 3 SE 3 are e e ea acne oe cog a sccm se cere oe ee eee mage ecco ee ae 3 Wh t s imthe 0 E 3 Ee ee nee E E EA E E 4 SNA ESTE 1 ERE E E AEE EE 4 Filing iain ee 1b d Genome eee re er eee ent ee eee ee nn Rene rere ey ener eres eee eer eee ene 4 Local E E WEE 4 Front Panel User MMB Eeer 5 Display and Button Status In forniaoni cccsssicelecesecsscsavecsacsigndessnsccestossaanceescsepaneeeuesaustaveeeceapaeiave 5 Eelere 5 5 lt ccsscveuasopacaccusssssansnuastuwdye EEn e i E ESE SEE ER EiS 6 Computer Setup for Remote Operattottccccsisciigsacavecnsassvacsactieteosnccauvossaancesestepuneseessausdartentiavansave 7 Remote Op ration E T Troubl Shooting sa ssccicineesnsds ren taccasvesnmatsunsedey once EE EEEE EEEE EER ii 8 ENEE eege 8 LS 9 Peer Rat beet 9 Temperat r ui TEE 9 Oyet Press re eieiei eegene deeg 9 Computer Interfac sis cncccssasuyanarasasassnsevuunliedepneeceaiansvasaucsagdedsaceseonsavaveceantauedeeseecotasuuamearannauverme 9 Technical Zem est iere eege 10 Absolute Maximum Ratings e jccacsssisneeeaubiagdepodveceasussnaateusseleagacasecsedsuveecaaslaetednadncessvesdemeesievions 10 Recommended Operating Conditions occcic
3. Ambient Operating 35 C Temperature AP max Max Outlet Pressure 15 PSI Q Drop Pheater Auxiliary Heater Power 1000 W Table 4 Operating Characteristics Notes TT 240 Vac version available 50 EGW contact Apecor for other coolant options 10 Preliminary Www apecor com ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System H User Manual Warranty Statement The Active Controlled Cooling Unit is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO 2 years from the date of shipment to the original end user ApECOR will at its option repair or replace any such defective products Claim Procedure e Before requesting warranty service check the User Manual to be certain that there is a problem with the system Contact ApPECOR to request Returned Material Authorization RMA Return the defective product to your authorized ApECOR distributor with shipping charges prepaid Provide proof of date and place of purchase e To obtain service under this warranty the returned product must include the model serial number and detailed reason for the failure This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your warranty claim e ApECOR will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty Warranty Exclusions and Limitations This warranty does not apply under the following conditions e Damage by accident negligence abuse or improper use e Unautho
4. Active Controlled Cooling System H User Manual Coolant Connections Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the cooler with the following connections for the coolant lines Coolant reservoir top screw Coolant outlet 1 2 NPT Coolant inlet 1 2 NPT Pressure release outlet 1 2 NPT Coolant drain port 1 2 NPT wR WN d Figure 2 Coolant Connections 6 Preliminary Www apecor com ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System Ha User Manual Computer Setup for Remote Operation Connect the ACCS and computer with a USB cable Wait until Windows asks for the driver of the detected new hardware For the driver location point to the directory USB driver on the delivered CD Copy the folder ApECOR ACCS to any location of your computer Run ACCS exe from within ApECOR ACCS that is now located on your computer If Windows shows an error message saying that it needs the NET Framework installed run the NET Framework installer that is located on the CD in the folder NET Framework Follow the installation instructions and after it is finished repeat Step 5 The software should now start up OS ot a e Remote Operation Follow the instructions Computer Setup for Remote Operation shown above Check that the filling procedure has been done and that the coolant level of the ACCS shows that it is about 34 full Make sure that the Remote Local switch is in Remote mode If the ACCS w
5. CS to the coolant inlet of the system to be cooled b Connect the coolant inlet of the ACCS to the coolant outlet of the system to be cooled c Connect a hose that leads to a drain to the pressure release outlet of the ACCS d Make sure that the drain outlet of the ACCS is plugged securely 2 Follow the Filling Procedure see below 3 Run the Cooler see Local Operation or Remote Operation below Filling Procedures WA RNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FILL THE SYSTEM WITHOUT THE DEDICATED FILL MODE AS THE CLOSED LOOP FLOW SENSOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE CORRECTLY WHEN THERE IS STILL AIR IN THE SYSTEM POTENTIALLY CAUSING INSTABILITY AND DAMAGE Plug the power cord into a 120 Vac outlet Open the coolant reservoir by unscrewing the top screw Carefully fill the reservoir with coolant up to about 34 of the way Turn on the ACCS and lower the flow rate setting until the display reads Fill Mode Press the Pump Enable The coolant will start to fill up the system to be cooled and the coolant hoses therefore the reservoir coolant level will go down As long as the coolant level keeps falling continue refilling the reservoir until the coolant level stays constant Note that the pump will turn off automatically if the coolant level drops below 4 of the way In that case more coolant needs to be added and the pump will resume running 6 The filling procedure is done when the coolant comes back from the system to be cooled without air bubble
6. anual Condition Possible Causes Solutions Front panel display is off Power switch is off Turn on the power switch so that the light turns on The unit is not connected to 120 Vac Connect the power cord to Vac Cooler does not respond to changes on the front panel Unit is in Remote Operation Follow the procedure in chapter Local Operation Cooler does not respond to Unit is in Local Operation Follow the procedure in chapter Remote Operation changes in the software interface The software is not communicating to the cooler Check if the USB cable is connected Check if the cooler is turned on The pump does not turn on after pushing Pump Enable The coolant level in the reservoir is too low Follow the procedure in chapter Filling Procedure The coolant level in the reservoir is too low Follow the procedure in chapter Filling Procedure The Heater LED does not turn on after pushing Heater Enable The flow rate is too low If display reads Fill Mode increase flow set point to at least 6 LPM Check if the coolant lines are constricted anywhere in the system and fix possible problems The measured flow rate does not reach the flow rate set point Maintenance The pressure drop in the system is too high Table 2 Trouble Shooting Use hoses with larger diameter and avoid tight bends Set the fl
7. as not in Remote mode and the ACCS was already turned on turn it off wait for 5 seconds and move the Remote Local switch to Remote mode Turn on the ACCS by pushing the power switch on the lower left hand side into the On Position Connect a USB cable between the ACCS and the computer running the remote interface software Start the software by executing ACCS exe and in the bottom left hand corner of the software interface select the COM port the cooler is connected to After the right COM port was selected the software will show that it is communicating to the cooler by showing the Receiving label in the bottom right hand corner with a red background The software interface is basically a copy of the front panel interface with the same controls and displays The flow rate and temperature set point can be adjusted by clicking on the respective up or down buttons See Figure 3 for a picture of the software Refer to the chapter on Local Operation above for more information on the operation of the cooler Ff ApECOR Active Controlled Cooling System CR ll xi COM Port Front Panel LPM Temp C PSI Pump Enable IN 30 5 2 OUT 6 31 2 10 6 Heater Enable Heater On Active Controlled Cooling System www apecor com Serana essing Figure 3 Software Interface E Preliminary Www apecor com Trouble Shooting ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System User M
8. e The valve opens up when pressure exceeds 60 PSI in the system The pressure accumulating chamber equalizes the pressure created by the coolant while it was heating up and cooling down Computer Interface The cooler can be operated remotely with a computer interface using a USB cable In chapter Remote Control it is described how to set up and use the computer interface The computer interface has the same controls and displays the same information as the front panel interface 9 Preliminary Www apecor com e i ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System User Manual Technical Specifications The absolute maximum ratings and recommended operating conditions are shown below For further technical information please consult the datasheet of the ACCS Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameters Max Units Vin Input Voltage 130 Vac lin Input Current 20 Arms I System Pressure 60 PSI Ta Ambient Operating Temperature 35 C Tout Outlet Coolant Temperature 105 C Tin Inlet Coolant Temperature 132 6 CG Table 3 Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameters Min Typ Max Units Conditions Vin Input Voltage 100 120 130 Vac Ge F Flow rate 6 15 LPM i Hetto 5 kW ACCS 5 SES 10 kw ACCS 10 Tin Inlet Temperature 132 6 C Tout Outlet Temperature 60 105 C Coolant Type 30 50 70 EGW a Ta
9. escsstssesoseesdssveansnesseesseterounsavaceesesssoansneneceevnsesseneeeassevasan 10 Warr nty E E 11 Eer PROCS E 11 Warranty Exclusions and Lage egkgtgeeg tege deeg 11 2 Preliminary www apecor com ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System User Manual General Information Safety This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the Active Controlled Cooling System ACCS Read all the instructions and cautions of this manual and on the label of the ACCS unit before using it To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or injury operate ACCS in only the prescribed manner General Safety Guidelines e While working on the ACCS and the system to be cooled always wear protective clothing to cover all skin since the system may be hot after operation and there is a potential danger of burns Always wear eye protection while adding or removing coolant Always check all coolant hoses and fittings for possible leaks before turning on the ACCS Replace coolant hoses if they seem to have cracks or appear to be brittle Tighten the clamps on fittings if they have leaked or appear to be loose Do not spill any fluid into the ACCS Make sure a hose that leads to a drain is connected to the pressure release outlet in case the over pressure valve opens Do not use the ACCS with damaged power cords e Do not try to operate the ACCS if any visible damages can be seen on it Introduction The Active Con
10. ow rate to lower values The ACCS has no serviceable parts The surfaces of the cooler can be cleaned with a damp non abrasive cloth and allowed to air dry or wiped with a clean dry non abrasive cloth Preliminary WWw apecor com m i ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System ee User Manual Features Flow Rate Control The ACCS actively controls the flow rate to the set point specified by the user as long as the system temperature and pressure is within the maximum operating conditions Temperature Control The ACCS actively limits the outlet coolant temperature to the temperature set point Furthermore it actively regulates the temperature as long as the heater is enabled or the system to be cooled generates enough heat so that the temperature can be kept up to the set point The ACCS 5 can dissipate 5kW and the ACCS 10 can dissipate 10kW over a temperature range from 60 C to 105 C while the flow rate can be anywhere between 6 and 15 LPM If the heat load is less than the rated amount the ACCS can cool down the system to below 60 C If the heat load is higher than the rated amount the fans will keep spinning at maximum speed Therefore the user has to make sure that the ACCS is not overloaded with too much heat Over Pressure Protection The ACCS uses two protection devices in order to prevent excessive pressure build up and to prevent coolant from boiling A pressure accumulating chamber and a pressure release valv
11. rized opening modification or attempted repair of the product e Damage occurring during shipment THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED APECOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No ApECOR distributor agent or employee is authorized to make any modification or extension to this watranty APECOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY 3267 Progress Dr Orlando FL 32826 Email ask apecor com Website www apecor com 11 Preliminary Www apecor com
12. s and the coolant level in the reservoir is about 34 of the way The reservoir can then be closed ye be Local Operation First check that the filling procedure has been done and that the coolant level of the ACCS shows that it is about 34 full Make sure that the Remote Local switch is in Local mode If the ACCS was not in Local mode and the ACCS was already turned on turn it off wait for 5 seconds and move the Remote Local switch to Local mode Turn on the ACCS by pressing the power switch on the lower left hand side into the On Position After pressing Pump Enable the ACCS will pump coolant through the system Adjust the flow rate and temperature set point by pushing the respective buttons labeled with or If the display reads Fill Mode increase the flow set point to at least 6 LPM liters per minute for normal operation It is recommended to enable the heater if the heat load is expected to be low compared to the heat load rating of 5kW ACCS 5 or 10kW ACCS 10 The internal heater will enable better temperature regulation of the cooler and allow the system to heat up to higher temperatures more quickly Note that the heater will not turn on if there is a fault and the flow rate is below 3 to 4 LPM or if the coolant level is lower than L Check Figure 1 Front Panel User Interface and Table 1 Interface Status for a picture and further information on the front panel interface 4 Preliminary Www apecor com
13. trolled Cooling System ACCS is designed to cool electrical or mechanical systems that require a regulated temperature with coolant temperatures up to 105 C Two versions are available for heat loads of 5kW ACCS 5 or 10kW ACCS 10 The rated amount of heat can be rejected over a temperature range of 60 C to 105 C The coolant loop uses a finned radiator with powerful fans to reject the heat The system can be controlled either through the easy to use front panel interface or remotely through a USB computer interface The cooling system utilizes full digital control to allow tight regulation of the coolant flow rate and temperature The controller senses the flow rate the outlet and inlet pressure and the outlet and inlet temperature The system is designed for laboratory and industrial environments which require a tightly regulated coolant The system features easy to access fill and drain ports pressure relief valves and large outlet and inlet ports Additionally there are several measures taken to protect the unit from excessive pressure and to prevent boiling What s in the box Active Controlled Cooling System ACCS 5 or ACCS 10 CD with Computer Interface for Remote Operation USB cable 3 Preliminary Www apecor com ACCS 5 ACCS 10 Active Controlled Cooling System User Manual Operation System Setup 1 Connect all coolant lines between the ACCS and the system to be cooled a Connect the coolant outlet of the AC
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