Speed controller for AC fans
General description
The REFTECO electronic voltage regulator is normally used to regulate the speed of fans to control the fluid
temperature in liquid coolers or condensing pressure in air cooled condensers.
The controller VRTMT is designed to control all inputs and outputs:
View in real time the temperature/pressure measured by the sensor.
Defines the voltage supplied to the motor.
Defines the digital inputs state: Start, Emergency, lim. speed, Direct / Reverse.
The VRTMT operates on the basis of the inputs received through the measurements, the parameters settings
values, the controlling I/O and the control panel. The control panel is used to set the parameters values and read
the information about the I/O status, by a simple and guided software, through the following languages: Italian,
English, Spanish, French, German, Russian. VRTMT has some pre-loaded settings that make it easy and rapid to use.
VRTMT can function as Master mode (Heat/Cool) or Slave. While functioning as Master it supplies the fans with a
directly (inversely in heating cases) regulation proportional to the detected pressure/temperature variation
according to the parameters established in the programming. While function-ing as slave the regulator works as a
simple voltage regulator whose command signal comes from a remote controller. VRTMT is provided with Modbus
connection to dialog with a supervising remote device.
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Speed controller for AC fans with 230V/1ph/50-60Hz feeding
VRM is a controller for the speed of AC fans with adjustable voltage. The controller characteristic is affected by
the load and supply voltage. VRM operates based on the inputs received through the measurements, the
parameters settings values and the controlling I/O. VRM has IP55 grade protection, pollution grade 3, anyway
protect it from corrosive liquids, gas, heat sources and position it preferably sheltered from the sun's rays. Make
sure that it does not undergo vibrations.
Coding
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VRM 12 A PT MT 55 XX (coding example)
Pos. 1 : Controller model
Pos. 2 : Nominal current 8 = 8A, 12 = 12A, 20 = 20A...
Pos. 3 : Power supply A = 230/400V ∼ 50/60Hz
Pos. 4 : inputs for pressure sensors and temperature sensors or 0-10V command
Pos. 5 : Container MT=metallic cover
Pos. 6 : Protection grade 55 = IP55
Pos. 7 : XX= specific variant (SM=small, max operating temp. 35°C)
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S1 expansion card
The S1 card is an addition card employed to add new I/O to the basic controller.
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CHILLER OPERATION
For wiring and calibration, follow the pattern shown in the picture (the parts identified with the hatching are
optional). After positioning the micro-switches Dip 1-2-6-7-8 on 1 and Dip 3 on 0, position the micro-switches Dip
4-5 according to the full scale of the sensor. Adjust with the proper knobs the set of pressure (P1) and the
proportional band (Δ). With pressure P1, the control will adjust the load at the minimum speed and with pressure
P1+Δ at the maximum speed. If the second sensor is connected, the control will adjust the load according to the
largest signal. The contact I1 must be closed to enable the Start. In case you need to bypass the sensors reading
and adjust the load to the maximum power, close the contact Max. In case of snow/ice, the minimum speed may
be kept below P1 by placing the micro-switch Dip 6 on 0. With ambient probe connected and Dip 6 on 0, the
minimum speed is enabled only with ambient temperature below 3°C.
Advanced settings of VARIABLE BAND
This function adapts the adjustment of the load to the temperature of the external air so that it is kept stable
even with very low external temperatures. Similarly, it allows remaining around the pressure of maximum
performance of the compressor at high temperatures. It may be used in support of the function of load shedding,
or as a self-device. Connect the ambient probe after protecting it against heat sources, air currents and direct
sunlight.
With reference to the ambient temperature of 15°C, adjust the minimum speed pressure (P1) and the
proportional band (Δ) with the knobs provided. Use the knob (G) to establish the variation of the proportional
bands every 5°C of difference from the temperature of reference of 15°C. The variation will be increasing for
lower temperatures and decreasing for higher temperatures (with a minimum limit set at 2bar).
Ex. With reference to the calibrations of the picture (Δ=4, G=45%) and supposing we are working at an ambient
temperature of 10°C, the band will increase by 0.45x4=1.8bar. Therefore, at the ambient temperature of 10°C,
the control will set the load at the maximum speed with a pressure of P1+Δ +1.8bar. If the ambient temperature
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falls below 5°C, the band increases by 2x0,45x4=3.6bar, so, at the ambient temperature of 5°C, the control will set
the load at the maximum speed with a pressure of P1+Δ +3.6bar.
DRY COOLER OPERATION
For wiring and calibration, follow the pattern shown in the picture (the parts identified with the hatching are
optional).
After positioning the micro-switches Dip 1-2-4-5-6-8 on 1 and 3-7 on 0, adjust the set of temperature (T1) and the
proportional band (Δ) with the provided knobs. With Temperature T1, the control will set the load at the
minimum speed and with Temperature T1+Δ at the maximum speed. To set another set of temperature (T2),
adjust the set of temperature (T2) by using the provided knob and close the contact I2. The contact I1 must be
closed to enable the Start. In case of snow/ice, the minimum speed may be kept below the active temperature set
by positioning the micro-switch Dip 6 on 0. With ambient probe connected and Dip 6 on 0, the minimum speed is
enabled only with ambient temperature below 3°C.
SLAVE OPERATION
For wiring and calibration, follow the pattern shown in the picture. After positioning the micro-switches Dip 1-2-3-
6 on 1 and Dip 4-5-7-8 on 0, with reference to the calibrations on the picture, the control will set the load at the
minimum speed (V1) of the 30% with signal of minimum control (R) of 1V and will set the load at the maximum
speed of 100% with control 10V. If you want to keep the minimum speed when the control is off, place the micro-
switch Dip 6 on 0. With ambient probe connected and Dip 6 on 0, the minimum speed is enabled only with
ambient temperature below 3°C.
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Speed controller for AC fans with 400V/3ph/50-60Hz feeding
The VRTMT electronic controller is normally used to control the speed of AC fans, pumps and centrifugal pumps.
It is based on the principle of symmetrical phase partialisation and it is suitable for adjustable voltage motors.
VRTMT operates on the basis of the inputs received through the measurements, the parameters settings values,
the controlling I/O and the control panel. The control panel is used to set the parameters values and read the
information about the unit status. VRTMT is provided with Modbus connection to dialog with a supervising
remote device.
Coding
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VRMT 12 C PT PL 55 XX (coding example)
Pos. 1 : Controller model
Pos. 2 : Nominal current 8 = 8A, 12 = 12A, 20 = 20A...
Pos. 3 : Power supply C= 230/400V ∼ 50/60Hz D= 440/460V ∼ 50/60Hz (not for VRTMT8)
Pos. 4 : Type of probe/s PT = pressure and temperature
Pos. 5 : Container PL = plastic
Pos. 6 : Protection grade 55 = IP55
Pos. 7 : Variants/additions O = weekly clock, C = operable door , D = Oled display
The data are related to operate at 400V~ 50Hz. For 230V voltage supply or VRTMTXXD models at 440-460V all
current are the same.
*Max current refers to an environment temperature of 50°C for a maximum time of 10 seconds every 5 minutes.
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VRTMT 8
VRTMT 12-20
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VRTMT 28-40 and 50-60
Control terminal board
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CHILLER
Cooling cycle parameters
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Heating cycle parameters
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DRY COOLER
Cooling cycle parameters
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Heating cycle parameters
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