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Defrost may be initiated by any one of the following
methods:
1. The manual defrost switch (MDS) is closed by the
user.
2. The user sends a defrost command by communica-
tions.
3. The defrost interval timer (controller function code
Cd27) reaches the defrost interval set by the user.
4. The controller probe diagnostic logic determines
that aprobe check is necessary based on the tempera-
ture values currently reported by the supply and re-
turn probes.
5. If the controller is programmed with the Demand
Defrost option (Future) and the option is set to “IN”
the unit will enter defrost if it has been in operation
for over 2.5 hours without reaching set point.
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Figure 4-7 Defrost
Defrost may be initiated any time the defrost
temperature sensor reading falls below the controller
defrost termination thermostat set point. Defrost will
terminate when the defrost temperature sensor reading
rises above the defrost termination thermostat set point.
The defrost termination thermostat is not a physical
component. It is a controller setting that acts as a
thermostat, “closing” (allowing defrost) when the
defrost temperature sensor reading is below the set point
and“opening”(terminating or preventing defrost)when
the sensor temperature reading is aboveset point. When
the unit is operating in bulb mode (refer to paragraph
3.3.9), special settings may be applicable.
If the controller is programmed with the Lower DTT
setting option the defrost termination thermostat set
point maybe configured to the default of 25.6_C(78_ F)
orloweredto18_C(64_F). When arequest for defrostis
made by use of the manual defrost switch,
communications or probe check the unit will enter
defrost if the defrost temperature thermostat reading is
at or below the defrost termination thermostat setting.
Defrost will terminate with the defrost temperature
sensor reading rises above the defrost termination
thermostat setting. When a request for defrost is made
by the defrost intermale timer or by demand defrost, the
defrost temperature setting setting must be below 10_C
(50_F).
When the defrost mode is initiated the controller opens
contacts TD, TN and TE (or TV) to de-ener gize the
compressor, condenser fan and evaporator fans. The
COOL light is also de--ener gized.
The controller then closes TH to supply power to the
heaters. The defrost light is illuminated.
When the defrost temperature sensor reading rises to the
defrost termination thermostat setting, the de--i cing
operation is terminated.
If defrost does not terminate correctly and temperature
reaches the set point of the heat termination thermostat
(HTT) the thermostat will open to de--energize the
heaters. If termination does not occur within 2.0 hours,
the controller will terminate defrost. An alarm will be
given of a possible DTS failure.
If probe check (controller function code CnF31) is
configured to special, the unit will proceed to the next
operation (snap freeze or terminate defrost). If the code
is configured to standard, the unit will perform a probe
check. The purpose of the probe check is to detect
malfunctions or drift in the sensed temperature that is
too small to be detected by the normal s ensor out of
rangetests. The system will run for eight minutes inthis
condition. At the end of the eight minutes, probe alarms
will be set or cleared based on the conditions seen.
When the return air falls to 7_C(45_F), the controller
checks to ensure the defrost temperature sensor (DTS)
reading has dropped to 10_C or below. If it has not, a
DTS failure alarm is given and the defrost mode is
operated by the return temperature sensor (RTS).
If controller function code CnF33 is configured to snap
freeze, the controller will sequence to this operation.
The snap freeze consists of running the compressor
without the evaporator fans in operation for a period of
four minutes with the suction modulation valve fully
open. When the snap freeze is completed, defrost is
formally terminated.