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µCH2 SE replacement guide

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• Prevent the electronic circuits from getting wet. Rain, humidity and all types of
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comply with the temperature and humidity limits specified in the manual.
• Do not install the device in particularly hot environments. Too high temperatures
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plastic parts. In any case, the product should be used or stored in environments & SIGNAL
CABLES
that comply with the temperature and humidity limits specified in the manual. TOGETHER
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• Do not drop, hit or shake the device, as the internal circuits and mechanisms
may be irreparably damaged.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals, solvents or aggressive detergents to clean the IMPORTANT: Separate as much as possible the probe and digital input cables
device. from cables to inductive loads and power cables, so as to avoid possible
• Do not use the product for applications other than those specified in the electromagnetic disturbance. Never run power cables (including the electrical
technical manual. panel cables) and signal cables in the same conduits.

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Content

1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 Main functions.......................................................................................................7

2. INSTALLATION 8
2.1 Warnings....................................................................................................................8
2.2 Panel version...........................................................................................................8
2.3 DIN rail version.......................................................................................................8
2.4 Electrical installation...........................................................................................8
2.5 Probe/digital input connection..................................................................9
2.6 Connection to user terminals....................................................................10
2.7 Positioning inside the panel.......................................................................10
2.8 Electrical installation........................................................................................11
2.9 Connecting serial ports with two circuits..........................................11
2.10 Source fan speed controller.......................................................................12
2.11 Electronic expansion valve driver...........................................................13

3. INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 14
3.1 Analogue inputs................................................................................................14
3.2 Digital inputs........................................................................................................14
3.3 Analogue outputs.............................................................................................15
3.4 Digital outputs....................................................................................................15

4. APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY 16
4.1 Air/air........................................................................................................................16
4.2 Reverse-cycle air/air units............................................................................18
4.3 Air/water chillers................................................................................................19
4.4 Reverse-cycle air/water units.....................................................................21
4.5 Air/water chillers................................................................................................22
4.6 Reverse-cycle water/water units.............................................................24
4.7 Air-cooled condensing unit......................................................................25
4.8 Reverse-cycle air-cooled condensing unit........................................26
4.9 Water-cooled condensing unit................................................................27
4.10 Reverse-cycle water-cooled condensing unit................................28

5. COMMISSIONING 30
5.1 APPLICA app........................................................................................................30
5.2 Config. procedure - Legacy model........................................................30
5.3 Unit set-up parameter list............................................................................33
5.4 Applica Desktop.................................................................................................35
5.5 Configuration procedure with Applica Desktop - .............................
Legacy Model......................................................................................................36

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1. INTRODUCTION
This guide has been created with the aim of supporting uChiller users
for replacement in the field of the microchiller2 SE (hereinafter mCH2 SE)
with the new product (hereinafter Legacy model).

This document contains specific information on the Legacy models.

For other functions, see the µChiller manual +0300053** rel. 1.3 and higher.

List of Legacy models and dedicated accessories used to replace mCH2 SE.
Compressor manage-
P/N Assembly Connectivity Remarks Electronic valve management
ment:
UCHBP000X0190 panel NFC On/Off standard version bipolar: with EVD Evolution driver
UCHBP000X0200 panel NFC, Bluetooth (BLE) On/Off standard version bipolar: with EVD Evolution driver
UCHBD000X1230 DIN rail - On/Off standard version bipolar: with EVD Evolution driver
Tab. 1.a

Accessory P/N Description

UCHCONPMC0 Adapter kit for MCH2
Tab. 1.b

Below is the list of MCH2 and MCH2-SE products and I/O expansions that
can be replaced with the new uChiller
Part number Description Replacement product
MCH200000* MICROCHILLER 2 B.IN VERS,1 CIRCUIT, 2 COMPRES. UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH200003* MCH 2 SE MAX 1 CIRC. 2 COMPR. UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH200103* MCH 2 SE MAX 1 CIRC. 2 COMPR. + RTC UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH201000* MICROCHILLER 2 MAX 1 CIRC. 2 COMPR. WITH NEUTRAL PLASTIC UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH201003* MCH 2 SE MAX 1 CIRC. 2 COMPR. WITHOUT LOGO UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH201103* MCH 2 SE MAX 1 CIRC. 2 COMPR. + RTC WITHOUT LOGO UCHBP000X0190 / UCHBP000X0200
MCH200001* MICROCHILLER 2 DIN VERS, 1 CIRCUIT, 2 COMPRES. UCHBD000X1230
MCH200002* MICROCHILLER 2 EXPANS. MAX 2 CIRC. 4 COMPR. UCHBE00001230
Tab. 1.c

1.1 Main functions

Ref. Description
Main features Up to two circuits and 2 + 2 compressors
Tandem compressor configuration
Air/water (A/W) and water/water chiller or heat pump
Air/air unit (A/A)
Condensing unit (MC)
Up to 2 evaporators per unit
Hardware Panel mounting model
DIN rail model
User interface 7-segment, 2-row LED display, optional pGDx graphic display, communication via APPLICA app (compatible with NFC and BTLE)
for mobile devices
Temperature control PID at start-up
PID in operation
Set point compensation on outdoor temperature
Compressor rotation FIFO or timed
Compressor management Generic scroll compressors
Circuit destabilisation Forced compressor rotation (extended operation at part load)
Electronic valve driver External driver management via FieldBus port (all versions)
Programming with time Unit ON-OFF or 2nd set point (1 time band per day)
bands "Noise reduction" function for condenser fans (1 time band per day)
System pumps 1/2 pumps (2 pumps only with 2 circuits)
Rotation by time or with pump overload alarm
Cyclical activation during standby
Water-cooled condenser 1 common pump for both circuits
Air-cooled condenser Independent fans on each circuit or common to both circuits
Fan modulation based on condensing temperature (On/Off fan control via relay or CAREL CONVONOFF0 module)
Optimised start-up to quickly bring the compressor(s) to steady operation
Fan anti-block protection (harsh climate)
Defrost Simultaneous
Separate
Independent
Only when the fans are used
Defrost interval managed based on outside temperature ("sliding defrost")
Prevent Prevention of scroll compressor operating limits in relation to condensing and evaporation temperature
Evaporator frost prevention
Alarms Management of automatic and manual reset according to alarm severity
(see the chapter on Alarms) Alarm log (up to 20 events): alarm and reset date and time recorded
Connectivity/supervision RS485 serial port
Modbus RTU
Baud rate up to 115200 bit/s
Frame configurable by Parity (None, Even, Odd) and StopBits (1 or 2); Databits fixed at 8 bits.
Tab. 1.d
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Warnings
Caution: avoid installing the controller in environments with the
following characteristics:
• temperature and humidity that do not comply with the ambient
operating conditions (see "Technical specifications");
• strong vibrations or knocks;
• exposure to water sprays or condensate;
• exposure to aggressive and polluting atmospheres (e.g.: sulphur and Fig. 2.a
ammonia gases, saline mist, smoke) which may cause corrosion and/
or oxidation; Open the electrical panel from the rear and press the anchoring tabs and
• strong magnetic and/or radio frequency interference (thus avoid then the controller to remove it.
installation near transmitting antennae); 1. Gently press the side anchoring tabs on the controller;
• exposure to direct sunlight and the elements in general; 2. Exert slight pressure on the controller until it is removed.
• wide and rapid fluctuations in ambient temperature; Caution: the operation does not require the use of a screwdriver or other
• exposure to dust (formation of corrosive patina with possible oxidation tools.
and reduction of insulation).

2.3 DIN rail version

2.2 Panel version
2.3.3 Dimensions - mm (in)
2.2.1 Dimensions in mm (inches)

300053_005_R01
11.09 (4.36)
13.83 (5.4)
Fig. 2.a
66.2 (2.6) 70.4 (2.8)

Fig. 2.c
2.2.2 Assembly
Apply slight pressure to the controller resting on the DIN rail until the rear
Caution: before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the controller tab clicks into place.
from the power supply by moving the main system switch to “off”.

2.3.4 Assembly
Use a screwdriver as a lever in the hole to lift and release the tab. The tab
is held in the locked position by return springs.

Fig. 2.b

1. Place the controller in the opening, pressing lightly on the side

anchoring tabs. 2.4 Electrical installation
2. Then press on the front until fully inserted (the side tabs will bend,
and the catches will attach the controller to the panel). Caution: before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the controller
Caution: IP65 front protection is guaranteed only if the following from the power supply by moving the main system switch to “off”.
conditions are met:
• maximum deviation of the rectangular opening from flat surface: ≤ 0.5
mm; 2.4.1 Adapter kit for MCH2
• thickness of the electrical panel sheet metal: 0.8-2 mm; Using the UCHCONPMC0 adapter kit,
• maximum roughness of the surface where the gasket is applied: ≤ 120 installers can replace the mCH2 SE with the
μm. corresponding uCH legacy model in just a
Notice: the thickness of the sheet metal (or material) used to make the few minutes, utilising the existing wiring in
electrical panel must be adequate to ensure safe and stable mounting of the unit’s electrical panel.
the product..
**NDR : l’immagine è presente nella news uChiller 2021_04_30
2.2.3 Assembly If the adapter kit is not available, see the following paragraphs.

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2.4.2 Description of the terminals 2.5 Probe/digital input connection
Panel model
NTC probes

Fig. 2.d Fig. 2.f

DIN rail model 4-20 mA probes/digital inputs

Basic

Fig. 2.g

0-10 Vdc probes

Fig. 2.e Fig. 2.h

Ref. Description
0-5 V ratiometric pressure probes
J1 G Power supply
G0 Power supply: reference
J2 5V Ratiometric probe power supply
S3 Analogue input 3
S1 Analogue input 1
Y1 Analogue output 1
ID1 Digital input 1
O GND: reference for probes, digital inputs and analogue
outputs
S5 Analogue input 5 Fig. 2.i
S2 Analogue input 2
Notice: O = GND
Y2 Analogue output 2
ID2 Digital input 2
J3 ID3 Digital input 3
ID5 Digital input 5
+V Power supply to 4-20 mA active probes
S6 Analogue input 6
VL Not used
ID4 Digital input 4
O GND: reference for analogue and digital inputs
S4 Analogue input 4
J4 - BMS serial port (RS485): Rx-/Tx-
+ BMS serial port (RS485): Rx+/Tx+
O BMS serial port (RS485): GND
J5 - Fieldbus serial port (RS485): Rx-/Tx-
+ Fieldbus serial port (RS485): Rx+/Tx+
O Fieldbus serial port (RS485): GND
J6 C Common for relays 1, 2, 3.4
NO1 Digital output (relay) 1
NO2 Digital output (relay) 2
NO3 Digital output (relay) 3
NO4 Digital output (relay) 4
J7 C Common for relay 5
NO5 Digital output (relay) 5
J8 - Unit terminal connector (AX5* or PGR04*)
J9 S7 Analogue input 7
ID6 Digital input 6
O Input reference
O Input reference
J11 - (not used)
C Common for relay 6
NO6 Digital output (relay) 6
Tab. 2.a

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2.6 Connection to user terminals
Connection to connector J4

2.6.1 Panel model

Fig. 2.l
Fig. 2.j

Connection to connector J8
2.6.2 DIN rail model

Fig. 2.k

Fig. 2.m

Notice 2: in cases (1) and (4), set the BMS port communication parameters
as shown in the table:

Communication parameters

User Display P/N Description Value Min Max UOM

S x Hd00 BMS: serial address 1 1 247 -
S x Hd01 BMS: baud rate 6 3 7 -
3=9600; 4=19200; 5=38400;
6=57600; 7=115200
S Hd02 BMS: settings 0 0 5 -
0=8-NONE-1; 1=8-NONE-2; 2=8-EVEN-1
3=8-EVEN-2; 4=8-ODD-1; 5=8-ODD-2
Tab. 2.b

2.7 Positioning inside the panel

The position of the controller in the electrical cabinet must be chosen so
as to guarantee correct physical separation from the power components
(solenoids, contactors, actuators, inverters, ...) and the connected cables.
Proximity to such devices/cables may create random malfunctions that
are not immediately evident. The structure of the panel must allow the
correct flow of cooling air.

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2.8 Electrical installation • all the extra low voltage connections (analogue and digital inputs,
analogue outputs, serial bus connections, power supplies) must have
Caution: When laying the wiring, “physically” separate the power part reinforced or double insulation from the mains network.
from the control part. The proximity of these two sets of wires will, in most
cases, cause problems of induced disturbance or, over time, malfunctions
or damage to the components. The ideal solution is to house these two
circuits in two separate cabinets. Sometimes this is not possible, and
therefore the power part and the control part must be installed in two
separate areas inside the same panel. 2.9 Connecting serial ports with two
For the control signals, it is recommended to use shielded cables with circuits
twisted wires. If the controller cables have to cross over the power cables, For serial connections (FBus and BMS ports), the cables used must
the intersections must be as near as possible to 90 degrees, always be suitable for the RS485 standard (shielded twisted pair, see the
avoiding running the controller cables parallel to the power cables. specifications in the following table). The earth connection of the shield
must be made using the shortest connection possible on the metal plate
Pay attention to the following warnings: at the bottom of the electrical panel.
• use cable ends suitable for the corresponding terminals. Loosen each
screw and insert the cable ends, then tighten the screws. When the
operation is completed, slightly tug the cables to check they are Master Serial Lmax Wire/ Resistance on Max no. Data
sufficiently tight; device port (m) wire first and last slave devic- rate
• separate as much as possible the probe signal, digital input and serial capac- device es on bus (bit/s)
line cables from the cables carrying inductive loads and power cables itance
to avoid possible electromagnetic disturbance. Never run power cables (pF/m)
(including the electrical cables) and probe signal cables in the same μChiller FBus 10 <90 120 Ω 16 19200
conduits. Do not install the probe cables in the immediate vicinity of PC BMS 500 <90 120 Ω 16 115200
power devices (contactors, circuit breakers or similar); (super-
• reduce the path of the probe cables as much as possible, and avoid vision)
Tab. 2.c
spiral paths that enclose power devices;
• avoid touching or nearly touching the electronic components fitted Notice: 120 Ω 1/4W terminating resistors on the first and last devices in
on the boards to avoid electrostatic discharges (extremely damaging) the network must be used when the length exceeds 100 m.
from the operator to the components;
• do not secure the cables to the terminals by pressing the screwdriver For two-circuit units, the power supply connections must be in phase
with excessive force, to avoid damaging the controller: maximum between the two controllers (G0 on the master controller and G0 on the
tightening torque: 0.22-0.25 N•m. For applications subject to slave controller connected to the same power supply wire); the serial
considerable vibrations (1.5 mm pk-pk 10/55 Hz), secure the cables connection between the two controllers (J5 FBus on the master and J4
connected to the controller around 3 cm from the connectors using BMS on the slave) must be made as shown in the figure (+ with + and -
clamps; with -).

Fig. 2.n

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2.10 Source fan speed controller The following table shows the replacement models for MCHRTF*
The typical connections on mCH2 / mCH2 SE to manage the source fans Part number Description Replacement
and how these change with the new mChiller are shown below. product
MCHRTF04C0 Fan speed controller-cut phase PWM FCSM042300
Case 1: ON-OFF fan management 4A/230Vac Faston
MCHRTF08C0 Fan speed controller-cut phase PWM FCSM082300
8A/230Vac Faston
MCHRTF12C0 Fan speed controller-cut phase PWM FCSM122300
12A/230Vac Faston
Tab. 2.a

Case 3: 0-10 Vdc fan speed management

Fig. 2.o

ON/OFF management of condensing fans is possible by using the

CONVONOFF0 module connected to mCH2 / mCH2 SE.
The control relay has a switchable power of 10 A at 250 Vac in AC1 (1/3
HP inductive).

Operation is similar with the new uCHiller. To manage the condensing Fig. 2.q
fan in this mode, simply connect terminals 3 and 4 on the CONVONOFF0
module to terminals Y1 and GND (connector J2) on the UCHB*000X****. The CONV0/10A0 module converts the PWM signal into a standard 0-10
Vdc (or 4-20 mA) signal.
This module is required if needing to use a non-Carel speed controller.

Case 2: PWM fan speed management (MCHRTF*) With the new uCHiller, to manage the condensing fan in this mode,
simply remove the CONV0/10A0 module and connect the wires from
terminals 5 and 6 on the CONV0/10A0 module to terminals Y1 and GND
(connector J2) on UCHB*000X****.

Case 4: Fan speed management with FCS* module

Fig. 2.p

The MCHRTF* single-phase voltage regulators use the phase cutting

principle to regulate the effective output voltage to the load, based on
the phase α of the control PWM signal.
The command from mCH2 / mCH2 SE is sent by connecting terminals Y
and GND on MCHRTF* to the corresponding terminals on mCH2 / mCH2. Fig. 2.r

Specifically, when replacing mCH2 / mCH2 SE, the installer also needs mCH2 / mCH2SE can directly manage single-phase and three-phase
to replace the MCHRTF* device, as the new uChiller manages 0-10 Vdc FCS* speed controllers.
speed controllers to ensure higher precision and greater immunity to In this case, the “IN+” and “IN-” terminals on FCS* are connected to
interference. terminals “Y” and “GND” on mCH2 / mCH2 SE respectively

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Fig. 2.s

With the new uCHiller, to manage the condensing fan in this mode,
simply connect the wires from the “IN+” and “IN-” terminals on FCS* to
terminals “Y” and “GND” (connector J2) on UCHB*000X****.
Pin-strip JP7 also needs to be set to 0-10 Vdc mode (as shown in the
image on the side).

2.11 Electronic expansion valve driver

Fig. 2.t

mCH2 / mCH2 SE, when connected to the EVD4* driver can manage
electronic expansion valves via the tLAN serial line.

When replacing mCH2 / mCH2 SE, the installer should also replace the
EVD4* device, as EVD4* is now obsolete and no longer supported by
Carel.

The EVD4* driver should be replaced with EVD EVO.

Notice: for information regarding the connections and the configuration

of EVD EVO, see the corresponding product manual.

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3. INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
Information on how to configure the µChiller Legacy inputs and outputs The meanings assigned to the analogue inputs according to the various
to replace mCH2 and mCH2 SE is shown below. groups for the Master controller (circuit 1) are as follows:
Value GRP1 GRP2 GRP3
Panel mounting model 0 Not used Not used Not used
J6 J7 J1 1 Source water delivery Source water delivery Source water delivery
NO1
NO2
NO3
NO4

NO5
G0 G temp. temp. temp.
C

C
2 Outside temperature Outside temperature Outside temperature
3 Discharge Discharge Remote set point
temperature circuit 1 temperature circuit 1
4 Condensing Condensing Discharge tempera-
S4 ID4 VL ID2 Y2 S2 S5
temperature circ. 1 temperature circ. 1 ture circuit 1
S6 +V ID5 ID3 ID1 Y1 S1 S3 5V 5 Suction Suction Condensing
J3 J2 temperature circ. 1 temperature circ. 1 temperature circ. 1
J5 FBus J4 BMS 6 Evaporation Evaporation Suction
temperature circ. 1 temperature circ. 1 temperature circ. 1
Fig. 3.a 7 System water Condensing Evaporation
return temperature pressure circ. 1 temperature circ. 1
8 System water deliv- Evaporation Condensing
DIN rail model (Basic) ery temp. pressure circ. 1 pressure circ. 1
9 System water Evaporation
J6 J7
return temperature pressure circ. 1
NO1
NO2
NO3
NO4

NO5
C

10 System water deliv- System water

ery temp. return temperature
11 System water deliv-
ery temp.
Tab. 3.b
J11 J1
C NO6 G0 G
The meanings assigned to the analogue inputs according to the various
groups for the Slave controller (circuit 2) are as follows:
Value GRP1 GRP2 GRP3
0 Not used Not used Not used
J9
1 Source water delivery Source water delivery Source water delivery
J8 temp. temp. temp.
ID6 S7 2 Outside temperature Outside temperature Outside temperature
3 Discharge Discharge Remote set point
temperature circuit 2 temperature circuit 2
S4 ID4 VL ID2 Y2 S2 S5 4 Condensing Condensing Discharge
S6 +V ID5 ID3 ID1 Y1 S1 S3 5V temperature circ. 2 temperature circ. 2 temperature circuit 1
J3 J2 5 Suction Suction Condensing
J5 FBus J4 BMS temperature circ. 2 temperature circ. 2 temperature circ. 1
6 Evaporation Evaporation Suction
Basic Fig. 3.b temperature circ. 2 temperature circ. 2 temperature circ. 1
7 Common water Condensing Evaporation
delivery temperature pressure circ. 2 temperature circ. 1
8 Evap. water delivery Evaporation Condensing
temp. 2 pressure circ. 2 pressure circ. 2
9 Common water Evaporation
delivery temperature pressure circ. 2
10 Evap. water delivery Common water
temp. 2 delivery temperature
11 Evaporation
3.1 Analogue inputs pressure circ. 2
The analogue inputs on µChiller Legacy are divided into four groups, Tab. 3.c
according to the type of sensor connected. The groups and the list of
parameters used to configure the different analogue inputs are shown
below:
Group Sensor Master Slave 3.2 Digital inputs
config. parameter config. parameter
GRP1 S1 HC31 HC41 Below is the list of parameters used to configure the digital inputs:
S2 HC32 HC42
S3 HC00 HC43 Digital Master Slave
GRP2 S4 HC34 HC44 input configuration parameter configuration parameter
S5 HC35 HC45 ID1 HC14 HC16
GRP3 S6 HC03 HC05 ID2 HC15 HC17
GRP1* S7* HC04* HC47 ID3 High pressure High pressure
Tab. 3.a switch circ. 1 switch circ. 2
(*) available only on DIN version ID4 HC06 HC09
ID5 HC07 HC10
ID6* HC08* HC11
Tab. 3.d
(*) available only on DIN version

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The digital input configuration parameters can have the following
meaning:
Value Master description (circuit 1) Slave description (circuit 2)
0 Not used Not used
1 System pump flow switch System pump flow switch
2 Comp. 1 thermal protector circ. 1 Comp. 1 thermal prot circ. 2
3 Comp. 2 thermal protector circ. 1 Comp. 2 thermal prot. circ. 2
4 Remote on/off Remote on/off
5 Cooling/heating Cooling/heating
6 2nd set point 2nd set point
7 Remote alarm Remote alarm
8 System pump 1 thermal pro- System pump 1 thermal
tector protector
9 Low pressure switch circ. 1 Low pressure switch circ. 2
10 System pump 2 thermal pro- System pump 2 thermal
tector protector
11** Comp. 1 request circ. 1 Comp. 1 request circ. 2
12** Comp. 2 request circ. 1 Comp. 2 request circ. 2
Tab. 3.e
(**) available only for condensing units

3.3 Analogue outputs

Below is the list of parameters used to configure the analogue outputs:
Analogue Master Slave
output configuration parameter configuration parameter
Y1 HC71 HC81
Y2 HC72 HC82
Tab. 3.f

The analogue input configuration parameters can have the following

meaning:
Value Master description (circuit 1) Slave description (circuit 2)
0 Not used Not used
1 On-off source On-off source
fan/pump circ. 1 fan/pump circ. 2
2 Modulating source Modulating source
fan circ. 1 fan circ. 2
3 Free cooling Free cooling
Tab. 3.g

3.4 Digital outputs

Below is the list of parameters used to configure the digital outputs:
Digital Master Slave
input configuration parameter configuration parameter
NO1 HC51 HC61
NO2 HC52 HC62
NO3 HC53 HC63
NO4 HC54 HC64
NO5 HC55 HC65
NO6* HC56 HC66
Tab. 3.h
(*) available only on DIN version

The digital output configuration parameters can have the following

meaning:
Value Master description (circuit 1) Slave description (circuit 2)
0 Not used Not used
1 Compressor1 circuit 1 Compressor1 circuit 2
2 Compressor 2 circuit 1 Compressor 2 circuit 2
3 System heater 1 System heater 2
4 System pump 1 / System pump 2
system fan
5 Source pump / fan Source pump / fan
6 Frost protection heater Frost protection heater
evaporator 1 evaporator 2
7 4-way valve circuit 1 4-way valve circuit 2
8 Oil equalisation Oil equalisation
valve circuit 1 valve circuit 2
9 Freecooling valve
10 General alarm
11 System pump 2
12 System heater 2
Tab. 3.i

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4. APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
Below is a summary table for the correct configuration of the unit type on uChiller, starting from parameter Hd01 on uCh2 and uCH2SE.

uChiller Legacy parameter key

U077 : Type of unit
S068 : Source type (FALSE = Air, TRUE = Water)
ModE : Cooling/heating mode from keypad
(FALSE = Cooling TRUE = Heating)

uCH2se uChiller (legacy)

H01 U077 S068 ModE
0 = air-air unit 5 ---- ----
1 = air-air heat pump 6 ---- FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
2 = air-water chiller 0 FALSE ----
3 = air-water heat pump 2 FALSE FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
4 = water-water chiller 0 TRUE ----
5 = water-water heat pump with reverse-cycle on gas circuit 2 TRUE FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
6 = water-water heat pump with reverse-cycle on water circuit 7 TRUE FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
7 = condensing unit 3 FALSE ----
8 = condensing unit with reverse-cycle 4 FALSE FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
9 = water-cooled condensing unit 3 TRUE ----
10 = water-cooled condensing unit with reverse-cycle 4 TRUE FALSE = CH
TRUE = HP
11 = air-air cooling only unit with electric heating ---- ---- ----
Tab. 4.a

4.1 Air/air

4.1.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 condenser fan
3 condenser probe
4 supply probe
5 heater
6 evaporator
7 supply fan thermal protector
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1
10 high pressure
11 compressor thermal protector
12 low pressure
13 room probe
14 compressor 2
Fig. 4.a

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4.1.2 Two circuits

Key:
1 condenser fan 1 & 2 thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 supply probe
5 heater 1 & 2
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 supply fan thermal protector
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 room probe
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 compressor 1 circuit 2
16 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.b

4.1.3 Two circuits, 1 condensing ventilation circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe 1 & 2
4 supply probe
5 heater 1 & 2
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 supply fan
8 room probe
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 compressor 1 circuit 1
14 compressor 1 circuit 2
15 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.c

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4.2 Reverse-cycle air/air units

4.2.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 supply probe
5 heater
6 evaporator
7 supply fan thermal protector
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1
10 high pressure
11 compressor thermal protector
12 low pressure
13 room probe
14 compressor 2
15 reversing valve
Fig. 4.d

4.2.2 Two circuits

1 1 2
1
2 2

3 3

4
B2

5 1 2 5

6 6 Key:
1 2
1 condenser fan 1 & 2 thermal protector
2 fan
15 1 2 15
7 7 3 condenser probe
4 supply probe
5 heater 1 & 2
6 evaporator 1 & 2
9 8 16 7 supply fan thermal protector
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
13 11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
10 1 1 11 12 1 2 12 11 2 10 2 12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 room probe
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
14 17
15 reversing valve
16 compressor 1 circuit 2
17 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.e

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4.2.3 Two circuits, 1 condensing ventilation circuit

3 1
1 3 2

5 1 2 5

1 6 6 2

15 1 2 15 Key:
7 7 1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe 1 & 2
4 supply probe
8 5 heater 1 & 2
9 16 6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 supply fan thermal protector
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
13 10 high pressure 1 & 2
10 1 1 11 12 1 2 12 11 2 10 2 11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 room probe
14 17 14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 reversing valve
16 compressor 1 circuit 2
17 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.f

4.3 Air/water chillers

4.3.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 flow switch
5 evaporator outlet probe
6 evaporator
7 frost protection heater
8 evaporator inlet probe
9 compressor 1
10 high pressure
11 compressor thermal protector
12 low pressure
13 water pump
14 compressor 2
Fig. 4.g

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4.3.2 Two circuits, 2 condensing ventilation circuits and 2 evaporators

Key:
1 condenser fan 1 & 2 thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 flow switch
5 common evaporator outlet probe
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
8 frost protection heater 1 & 2
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 room probe
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 water pump
16 compressor 1 circuit 2
17 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.h

4.3.3 Two circuits, 1 condensing ventilation circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe 1 & 2
4 flow switch
5 supply temperature probe
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
8 frost protection heater 1 & 2
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 evaporator inlet probe
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 water pump
16 compressor 1 circuit 2
17 compressor 2 circuit 2
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4.4 Reverse-cycle air/water units

4.4.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 flow switch
5 evaporator outlet probe
6 evaporator
7 frost protection heater
8 evaporator inlet probe
9 compressor 1
10 high pressure
11 compressor thermal protector
12 low pressure
13 room probe
14 compressor 2
Fig. 4.j

4.4.2 Two circuits, 2 condensing ventilation circuits

Key:
1 condenser fan 1 & 2 thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 flow switch
5 common evaporator probe
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 evaporator inlet probe 1 & 2
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 water pump
16 reversing valve
17 compressor 1 circuit 2
18 compressor 2 circuit 2
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4.4.3 Two circuits, 1 condensing ventilation circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan 1 & 2 thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 flow switch
5 common evaporator probe
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
8 supply fan
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 evaporator inlet probe 1 & 2
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
15 water pump
16 reversing valve
17 compressor 1 circuit 2
18 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.l

4.5 Air/water chillers

4.5.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 cond. water temperature probe
2 condenser
3 flow switch
4 evaporator outlet probe
5 evaporator
6 frost protection heater
7 evaporator inlet probe
8 compressor 1
9 high pressure
10 compressor thermal protector
11 low pressure
12 water pump
13 compressor 2
14 compressor 2
Fig. 4.m

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4.5.2 Two circuits, 1 evaporator

Key:
1 Cond. water temperature probe 1 & 2
2 Condenser 1 & 2
3 flow switch
4 evaporator outlet probe
5 evaporator
6 frost protection heater
7 Compressor 1 circuit 1
8 High pressure 1 & 2
9 Compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
10 Low pressure 1 & 2
11 Evaporator inlet probe
12 Water pump
13 Compressor 2 circuit 1
14 Compressor 1 circuit 2
15 Compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.n

4.5.3 Two circuits, 2 evaporators

Key:
1 Cond. water temperature probe 1 & 2
2 Condenser 1 & 2
3 flow switch
4 common evaporator outlet probe
5 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
6 frost protection heater 1 & 2
7 Evaporator 1 & 2
8 Water pump
9 Compressor 1 circuit 1
10 High pressure 1 & 2
11 Compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 Low pressure 1 & 2
13 Compressor 1 circuit 2
14 Compressor 2 circuit 1
15 Compressor 2 circuit 2
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4.6 Reverse-cycle water/water units

4.6.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 Cond. water temperature probe
2 condenser
3 flow switch
4 Evaporator outlet probe
5 evaporator
6 Reversing valve
7 Evaporator inlet probe
8 compressor
9 High pressure
10 compressor thermal protector
11 Low pressure
12 Water pump
13 Compressor 2
Fig. 4.p

4.6.2 Two circuits

1 1 5 1 1 2

5
2

2 2
2 1
7 6 6 7
1 1 2 2

1 2
16 16 Key:
1 cond. water temperature probe 1 & 2
13 2 condenser 1 & 2
3 flow switch
9 15 4 evaporator outlet probe
8 5 evaporator outlet probe 1 & 2
6 evaporator 1 & 2
7 frost protection heater 1 & 2
10 1 1 11 12 1 2 12 11 2 10 2 8 water pump
9 compressor 1 circuit 1
14 17 10 high pressure 1 & 2
11 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
12 low pressure 1 & 2
13 evaporator inlet probe
14 compressor 2 circuit 1
8 15 compressor 1 circuit 2
16 reversing valve 1 & 2
17 compressor 2 circuit 2
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4.6.3 Two circuits, 1 evaporator

3
4
1 1 1 2

2 1 2
2

6 1
5 6 2

1 2
Key:
14 14
11 1 condenser probe 1 & 2
2 condenser 1 & 2
3 flow switch
7 15 4 evaporator outlet probe
5 evaporator
6 frost protection heater 1 & 2
7 compressor 1 circuit 1
8 1 1 9 10 1 2 10 9 2 8 2 8 high pressure 1 & 2
12 9 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
13 16 10 low pressure 1 & 2
11 evaporator inlet probe
12 water pump
13 compressor 2 circuit 1
12 14 reversing valve 1 & 2
15 compressor 1 circuit 2
16 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.r

4.7 Air-cooled condensing unit

4.7.1 Single circuit

Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
5 6 7 2 fan
3 condenser probe
4 compressor 1
8 5 high pressure
6 compressor thermal protector
7 low pressure
8 compressor 2
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4.7.2 Two circuits

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 9 Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
5 1 1 6 7 1 5 2 2 6 7 2 4 compressor 1 circuit 1
5 high pressure 1 & 2
6 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
8 10 7 low pressure 1 & 2
8 compressor 2 circuit 1
9 compressor 1 circuit 2
10 compressor 2 circuit 2
Fig. 4.t

4.8 Reverse-cycle air-cooled condensing unit

4.8.1 Single circuit

1
2

4
Key:
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
5 6 7 3 condenser probe
4 compressor 1
5 high pressure
8 6 compressor thermal protector
7 low pressure
8 compressor 2
9 reversing valve
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4.8.2 Two circuits, 1 condensing ventilation circuit

2
3 3

11 11

4 Key:
9
1 condenser fan thermal protector
2 fan
3 condenser probe
5 6 7 5 6 7 4 compressor 1 circuit 1
1 1 1 2 2 2 5 high pressure 1 & 2
6 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
7 low pressure 1 & 2
8 10 8 compressor 2 circuit 1
9 compressor 1 circuit 2
10 compressor 2 circuit 2
11 reversing valve
Fig. 4.v

4.9 Water-cooled condensing unit

4.9.1 Single circuit

3 11

Key:
1 flow switch
5 6 7 2 cond. water temperature probe
1
3 condenser
4 compressor 1
5 high pressure
8 6 compressor thermal protector
7 low pressure
8 compressor 2
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4.9.2 Two circuits

B7

2 2

3 3

4 9

Key:
5 1 1 6 7 1 5 2 2 6 7 2 1 flow switch
2 cond. water temperature probe
3 condenser
8 10 4 compressor 1 circuit 1
5 high pressure
6 compressor thermal protector
7 low pressure
8 compressor 2 circuit 1
11 9 compressor 1 circuit 2
10 compressor 2 circuit 2
11 water pump
Fig. 4.x

4.10 Reverse-cycle water-cooled condensing unit

4.10.1 Single circuit

1 2

4
Key:
1 condenser probe
2 condenser
5 6 7 3 frost protection heater
4 compressor 1
5 high pressure
8 6 compressor thermal protector
7 low pressure
8 compressor 2
9 reversing valve
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4.10.2 Two circuits

1 2 1 2
1 2

3 1 3 2

4 4

Key:
5 9 1 condenser probe
2 condenser 1 & 2
3 frost protection heater 1 & 2
4 reversing valve
12 12 5 compressor 1 circuit 1
6 1 1 7 8 1
6 2 2 7 8 2 6 high pressure 1 & 2
7 compressor 1 & 2 thermal protector
8 low pressure 1 & 2
10 11 9 compressor 1 circuit 2
10 compressor 2 circuit 1
11 compressor 2 circuit 2
12 water pump
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5. COMMISSIONING
5.1 APPLICA app

about 5 m

about 1 cm

Fig. 5.a

The “Applica” app can be used to configure the controller from a mobile
device (smartphone, tablet), via NFC (Near Field Communication) and
Bluetooth (BLE). Users can both configure the commissioning parameters
and set groups of preset parameters according to specific needs (recipes).
3. select the refrigerant used in the unit;
Once the Carel “Applica” app has been installed and opened (see the 4. apply the selected configuration via NFC or Bluetooth. The
paragraph “Mobile device”, proceed as follows: refrigerant has now been correctly configured;
1. For NFC devices, move (A) the mobile device near to the μChiller user
terminal (the position of the NFC antenna on the mobile device must
be identified in order to place it over the display): wait for the signal 5.2.2 Step 2 - Configure the unit
that the device has been read (B).
2. 2. For Bluetooth devices (C), select the "SCAN BLUETOOTH" 1. continue configuring the unit by clicking the “Set-up"--> “Unit setup”
option, then choose the device from the list. --> “Unit configuration”. Complete the unit configuration by pressing
the PREV / NEXT buttons to scroll through all of the configuration
parameter pages;

5.2 Config. procedure - Legacy model

5.2.1 Step 1 - Set the refrigerant
Notice: refer to the table of models in the "Introduction".

1. With Bluetooth devices, access the Service menu by clicking the icon
at the bottom right (figure). With NFC devices, the Service menu is
already displayed by default (figure below point 2);

2. click "Set-up"--> "Configurations" -->"Defaults" (figure);

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5.2.3 Step 3 - Configure the inputs/outputs 5.2.4 Step 4 - Configure parameter compatibility
1. click "Set-up"--> "Unit setup" --> "IO configuration". Complete the with mCH2
unit configuration by pressing the PREV / NEXT buttons to scroll 1. click "Set-up"--> "Unit setup" --> "mCH2 parameters" and complete
through all of the configuration parameter pages;. the configuration of the unit

2. apply the parameters configured via NFC / Bluetooth to the controller. 2. apply the parameters configured via NFC / Bluetooth to the controller.

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5.2.5 Applica: date and time setting 5.2.6 Applica: copy configuration
Applica includes a "Clone" feature to acquire the configuration from one
Applica includes a feature for setting the date and time on μChiller in just
unit and replicate it “one-for-one” to other units.
one simple step, copying the values from the mobile device.
Procedure:
1. open Applica on the mobile device;
2. access the controller via NFC or Bluetooth, using the “Service” or
“Manufacturer” profile credentials;
3. follow the path "Configurations/Clone";
4. enter a name to describe the configuration being saved;
5. with an NFC connection: move the device bear to the display
terminal on the μChiller that the configuration is being copied from;
once the message shows the configuration has been acquired, this
is saved to the smartphone’s memory, available via icon 2 (see the
following figure);
6. select the saved configuration; (with an NFC connection) move the
device near to the display terminal on the μChiller that the same
configuration is being applied to;
7. confirm and wait for the confirmation message.
Notice: with a Bluetooth connection the configuration is saved/applied
on confirmation.

With reference to the previous figure, tapping the icon:

1. accesses the configurations saved by the user;
Procedure: 2. accesses the configurations prepared by Carel;
1. open Applica on the mobile device; 3. accesses the saved clones.
2. access the controller via NFC or Bluetooth, entering your profile
credentials;
3. access the menu on the command bar at the top left;
4. select "set date/time":
5. confirm;
6. with an NFC connection, move the device near to the user terminal
to write the copied values.
Notice: with a Bluetooth connection, the values are copied on
confirmation.

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5.3 Unit set-up parameter list
5.3.1 Unit parameters
Notice: follow the order shown in the table to configure the Unit set-up
parameters.

Par. Description Def. Min. Max. UOM

U077 Type of unit 0 0 6 -
0=CH;
1=HP;
2=CH/HP:
3=Cooling-only condensing unit;
4=Reverse-cycle condensing unit;
5=Cooling-only air/air;
6=Reverse-cycle air/air/air;
S068 Source type (0=Air, 1=Water) 0 0 1 -
U076 Number of system pumps 1 1 2 -
C046 No. of unit circuits 1 1 2 -
C047 Type of compressors used (0=1 On/Off; 1=2 On/Off; 2=1 BLDC; 3=1 BLDC+On/Off ) 0 0 1/3 -
S065 Type of source fan (0/1=Modulating/ON-OFF) 0 0 1 -
S064 Type of source air circuit (0=Independent; 1=Common) 0 0 1 -
S072 Source pump activation 0 0 1 -
0=always on
1=On with compressors on
2=control on condensing temperature
E047 ExV driver (0=Disabled; 1=Built-in; 2=EVD Evolution) 0 0 2 -
E046 EVD Evolution: valve (1=CAREL ExV, ...) (*) 1 1 24 -
(*) see EVD Evolution manual for the complete list of selectable valves
E020 MOP in cooling: threshold 30.0 -60.0 200.0 °C
E022 MOP in heating: threshold 20.0 -60.0 200.0 °C
C017 Max high pressure threshold (HP) 65.0 0.0 999.9 °C
C018 Min low pressure threshold (LP) 0.2 -99.9 99.9 bar
U068 Free cooling: enable (0/1=no/yes) 0 0 1 -
U074 Free cooling type (0=Air; 1=Remote coil; 2=Water) 0 0 2 -
U071 Design free cooling delta T 8.0 0.0 99.9 K
U061 System pump overload: input logic (0/1=NC/NO) 0 0 1 -
U065 Freecooling valve: output logic (0/1=NO/NC) 0 0 1 -
S063 Reversing valve: output logic (0/1=NO/NC) 0 0 1 -
S054 4-way valve: pressure differential for reversing 3.0 0.0 999.9 bar
C049 Low pressure switch alarm delay on compressor activation 90 0 999 -
C050 Low pressure switch alarm delay with compressor on 15 0 999 -
C051 Low pressure switch input logic (0=NC; 1=NA) 0 0 1 -
S053 Defrost synchronisation (0=Independent, 1=Separate, 2=Simultaneous) 0 0 2 -
U006 Cooling set point: minimum limit 5.0 -99.9 999.9 °C
U007 Cooling set point: maximum limit 20.0 -99.9 999.9 °C
U008 Heating set point: minimum limit 30.0 0.0 999.9 °C
U009 Heating set point: maximum limit 45.0 0.0 999.9 °C
Hc13 Buzzer (0/1=No/Yes) 1 0 1 -
U081 High/low pressure and frost alarm reset configuration 7 0 7 -
0= HP1-2/LP1-2/A1-2/Manual frost protection
1= HP1-2/LP1-2/A1-2/Automatic frost protection
2= HP1-2/A1-2 Manual frost protection LP1-2 automatic
3= HP1-2 manual LP1-2/A1-2 Automatic frost protection
4= HP1-2/LP1-2 manual A1-2/Automatic frost protection
5= HP1-2/LP1-2 (3 times in an hour) manual; A1-2/Automatic frost protection
6= HP1-2/LP1-2 (3 times in an hour) manual; A1-2/Manual frost protection
7=HP1-2 manual/LP1-2 (3 times in an hour)/Manual frost protection
Tab. 5.a
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5.3.2 I/O configuration 5.3.3 mCH2 parameters
For the description of the following parameters, see chapter 3 of this docu-
ment Par. Description Def. Min. Max. UOM
F027 Compressors at part load (0=NO, 1=YES) 0 0 1 -
Par. Description Def. Min. Max. UOM F003 Number of evaporators (0=1; 1=2) 0 0 1 -
HC31 Analogue input 1 configuration Master 7 0 8 - F007 Sensor S4 installed on the source heat 0 0 1 -
HC32 Analogue input 2 configuration Master 8 0 8 -
exchanger (0=No, 1=Yes: in CH mode
HC00 Analogue input 3 configuration Master 0 0 8 -
HC34 Analogue input 4 configuration Master 7 0 10 - reads condensing temp., in HP mode
HC35 Analogue input 5 configuration Master 8 0 10 - reads evap. temp.)
HC03 Analogue input 6 configuration Master 0 0 11 - F008 Frost protection alarm delay 10 0 999 -
HC04 Analogue input 7 configuration Master 6 0 8 - F009 Supply air temperature limit threshold 14.0 0.0 99.9 °C
HC41 Analogue input 1 configuration Slave 0 0 8 - F010 Supply air temperature limit diff. 4.0 0.0 20.0 °K
HC42 Analogue input 2 configuration Slave 0 0 8 - F011 Heater dig. output logic (0=NO; 1=NC) 0 0 1 -
HC43 Analogue input 3 configuration Slave 0 0 8 - F012 Offset on set point in 1.0 0.0 99.9 °K
HC44 Analogue input 4 configuration Slave 7 0 10 - cooling operation for the heaters
HC45 Analogue input 5 configuration Slave 8 0 10 - F013 Differential on set point in cooling mode 0.5 0.2 99.9 °K
HC05 Analogue input 6 configuration Slave 0 0 11 - for the heaters
HC47 Analogue input 7 configuration Slave 6 0 8 - F014 Offset on set point in 3.0 0.0 99.9 °K
HC14 Digital input 1 configuration Master 1 0 12 - heating mode for the heaters
HC15 Digital input 2 configuration Master 2 0 12 - F015 Differential on set point in heating mode 1.0 0.2 99.9 °K
HC06 Digital input 4 configuration Master 0 0 12 - for the heaters
HC07 Digital input 5 configuration Master 7 0 12 - F016 Heaters active during defrost 0 0 1 -
HC08 Digital input 6 configuration Master 6 0 12 - (0=No, 1=Yes)
HC16 Digital input 1 configuration Slave 10 0 12 - F017 Supply fan operating mode (0=Always 0 0 1 -
HC17 Digital input 2 configuration Slave 2 0 12 - ON; 1=ON
HC09 Digital input 4 configuration Slave 0 0 12 - by temp. control)
HC10 Digital input 5 configuration Slave 7 0 12 - F018 Hot-start set point 40.0 0.0 99.9 °C
HC11 Digital input 6 configuration Slave 0 0 12 - F019 Hot-keep differential 5.0 0.0 99.9 °K
HC71 Analogue output 1 configuration Master 1 0 3 - F020 Compressor request logic 1 0 1 -
HC72 Analogue output 2 configuration Master 3 0 3 - from digital input (0=NC; 1=NO)
HC81 Analogue output 1 configuration Slave 1 0 3 - F021 Mixed water outlet temperature 0.0 -99.9 99.9 °K
HC82 Analogue output 2 configuration Slave 0 0 3 - probe calibration (S1 expansion)
HC51 Digital output 1 configuration Master 1 0 12 - F022 Evaporator 2 water outlet temperature 0.0 -99.9 99.9 °K
HC52 Digital output 2 configuration Master 2 0 12 -
probe calibration (S2 expansion)
HC53 Digital output 3 configuration Master 4 0 12 -
F023 Direct relationship between digital 0 0 1 -
HC54 Digital output 4 configuration Master 7 0 12 -
HC55 Digital output 5 configuration Master 10 0 12 - inputs
HC56 Digital output 6 configuration Master 0 0 12 - and digital outputs for
HC61 Digital output 1 configuration Slave 1 0 8 - condensing unit (0=No, 1=Yes)
HC62 Digital output 2 configuration Slave 2 0 8 - F024 Manual heater 1 management 0 0 2 -
HC63 Digital output 3 configuration Slave 4 0 8 - (0=AUTO; 1= OFF; 2=ON)
HC64 Digital output 4 configuration Slave 7 0 8 - F025 Manual heater 2 management 0 0 2 -
HC65 Digital output 5 configuration Slave 0 0 8 - (0=AUTO; 1= OFF; 2=ON)
HC66 Digital output 6 configuration Slave 0 0 8 - F026 Compressors off at low outside temper- -40.0 -40.0 99.9 °C
C037 Evaporation pressure: 0 0 1 - ature (air/air)
probe type (0=0-5V; 1=4-20mA) Tab. 5.c
C038 Evaporation pressure probe: min value 0.0 -1.0 99.9 bar
C039 Evaporation pressure probe: max value 17.3 0.0 99.9 bar
C040 Condensing pressure: 0 0 1 -
probe type (0=0-5V; 1=4-20mA)
C041 Condensing pressure probe: min value 0.0 -1.0 99.9 bar
C042 Condensing pressure probe: max value 45.0 0.0 99.9 bar
Tab. 5.b

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5.4 Applica Desktop
Applica Desktop is a program intended for manufacturers and installers
of units fitted with the μChiller controller. It can be downloaded from ksa.
carel.com.
The Applica Desktop offers the possibility to:
• access the controller using the assigned profile;
• create configurations;
• apply configurations;
• clone a unit configuration, i.e. copy all of the unit’s parameter values;
• complete the commissioning procedure;
• troubleshoot any problems on the unit.
Fig. 5.b

Note:
• Applica Desktop can be used as an alternative to the Applica app, and
requires an internet connection;
• For the physical connection to the BMS port on μChiller, use the USB/
RS485 converter P/N CVSTDUMOR0

5.4.1 Preparing for operation

1. Access KSA, "Software & Support","µChiller” section.
2. Select the "Configurations" folder.
3. For μChiller Standard, Enhanced and Legacy models (with On/
Off compressor), select the "Refrigerants" section and then the
refrigerant charged on the unit.
4. Connect to the BMS port on the μChiller controller, as shown in
Figure 5.b;
5. Open Applica Desktop; a window will be opened with the right part
of the top bar as shown below:

6. Select "Add target" and assign it a meaningful name (e.g.

7. In the "COM Port" field, enter the COM port used for the USB
connection to the USB/RS485 converter;
8. Configure the connection parameters (Baudrate=115200, Bits=8,
Parity=None, Stop Bits=Two, Serial Node=1) as shown in the figure
(the data are saved automatically);
9. Use "Connect" to connect to the μChiller (which must be powered
on).

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5.5 Configuration procedure with Applica
Desktop - Legacy Model

5.5.1 Step 1 - Set the refrigerant

Once connected, select the "Configurations" label: the command bar will
be displayed, as shown:

1. Select "File -> Import" to load the refrigerant configurations

downloaded from KSA;
2. Select the configuration to be applied to the μChiller, and then
"Apply Configuration";

3. Applica Desktop will display a message when the parameters

have been set, and if necessary indicating any values that have
been applied that do not belong to the current user profile (some
parameters may not be visible to the user).

5.5.2 Step 2 - Configure µChiller

1. Select the "Configurations" label, select "New -> New configuration"
and assign a name to the new configuration being created.

2. Select the newly created configuration

3. Select "Edit -> Apply Live Values". This operation copies the values
of the parameters currently saved on the connected µChiller to the
newly created configuration.

4. Select the "Tags" label and then the "Unit_Cfg" command

5. Change the parameters listed in the "Configuration value" column to
configure the unit

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6. Repeat the same steps for the "IO_CFG" and "uCH2SE” tags.
7. The unit has now been configured. If desired, the control parameters
can be modified using the other tags available as search filters.
8. Once all of the desired parameters have been changed, to apply
the changes select the "Configuration" label and select "Apply
Configuration"

Finally, to save the newly-created configuration for future use, from the
"Configurations" label select "File -> Export" and assign a name to the
configuration being saved.

5.5.3 Applica Desktop: date and time setting

Applica Desktop can set the date and time on μChiller in just one simple
step, copying the values from the PC to the controller.

Procedure:
1. Once connected, select “Set date&time”;
2. In the pop-up window, confirm synchronisation of the time and date
on µChiller with the PC

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Notes

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