Chill Loads (Setpoint at -9.9 C [14.1 F] and Above)
The unit operates on Cool with Modulation and Heat to provide accurate control of chill loads. During Cool with Modulation, the controller uses a proportional-integral derivative (PID) algorithm, and a Digital Control valve to provide accurate control of the container temperature in direct response to load demand.
The Digital Control valve engages and disengages the compressor to control capacity. The valve opens and closes in response to a controller voltage signal based on a control temperature differential. The controller uses the setpoint temperature, supply air sensor temperature and pull-down rate for the last 10 seconds, last 20 seconds and last 180 seconds to calculate the control temperature differential.
Supply Air Sensor Control
Temperature control is provided by using a PT1000 temperature sensor to determine the supply temperature used to calculate the control temperature.
If the supply air sensors fail, the controller uses the temperature of the return air sensor plus an offset for temperature control.