GB
2.4.3
Refrigerant circuit functional principle
Item
Designation
1
Compressor
3
Expansion valve
5
Condenser fan (external)
7
Electronic control with temperature sensor
The cooling units are comprised of various components; see the figure Refrigerant circuit.
The compressor (1) compresses the refrigerant under high pressure. The temperature increases.
This heat is released to the ambient air in the condenser (2). The refrigerant liquefies.
The condenser fan (5) draws room air through the condenser (2) and releases it to the environment.
A pressure drop occurs when the refrigerant passes through the expansion valve (3).
Inside the evaporator (4), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air inside the switch cabinet and evaporates.
The air inside the switch cabinet is cooled and dehumidified.
The evaporator fan (internal) (6) draws the air inside the switch cabinet through the evaporator (4) and releases
the cooled air back to the switch cabinet.
The cooling units are controlled with a temperature sensor (7). It detects the air temperature inside the switch
cabinet.
2.4.4
Safety concept
WARNING
Danger due to modified safety equipment
Non-functioning or defective safety equipment can cause severe accidents.
Any changes to the unit, particularly the safety equipment, are prohibited.
In case of defective safety equipment, shut down the unit and decommission it immediately.
•
Cooling units have a pressure switch tested in accordance with EN 12263. It reacts to a pressure increase in the
refrigerant circuit by shutting off automatically.
•
Fans and compressors are protected from overloading and overheating: e.g. the compressor is protected
against overclocking.
Additional protective functions (only cooling units with anti-freeze option):
• If there is a risk of ice formation, switch off the compressor and the fans.
• This shut-off function is not withdrawn until a system restart.
Operating Manual DTS and DTI 6201C / 6301C Multi-Controller (MC) 086100014c © Pfannenberg GmbH
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2
1
Figure 4 - Refrigerant circuit
3
6
Item
Designation
2
Condenser
4
Evaporator
6
Evaporator fan (internal)
4
7
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