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Vdocuments - MX - Tac 404 Electronic Control Family Specifications PDF
TA C - 4 0 4 E l e c t r o n i c C o n t r o l F a m i l y S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
TA C - 4 0 4
PRESSURE
COMPRES
POWER
IMPEDANCE
TIMER
AIR
CON. AUTO
OFF
FILTER REMOTE
S TA R T
STOP
1 2 3 SLEEP
D A I LY
MODE FA N SWEEP
Index:
® Abbreviations that may be used throughout this document.
® Introduction.
® General Information.
® TAC-404 Main System Features.
® TAC-404 Basic Structure.
∑ Display Assembly 4-DIP Switches.
∑ Backup Memory.
∑ Power Failure.
∑ Communication Failure.
® System Indication (& Maintenance) Lamps.
® Display Assembly 3-Position Slide Switch.
® TAC-490 Remote Controller.
∑ TAC-490 Item Definition.
∑ TAC-490 Performance.
∑ TAC-490 Environmental Conditions.
∑ TAC-490 First Powering / Power Recover (after memory content lost).
∑ TAC-490 R/C Operational Functions Description:
fi General.
fi Off Mode.
fi On Mode.
fi On/Off Button.
fi Up/Down Rocker.
fi Select Button.
fi Changing The Fan Speed.
fi Controlling Sweep Operation.
fi Changing Energy Mode.
fi Changing A/C Operation Mode.
fi Buttons Under The Front Sliding Cover:
∑ Setting Timer Periods.
∑ Clearing a Programmed Timer Period.
∑ Delayed On/Off (D.O.O).
∑ Room Button.
∑ Sense Here Button.
∑ Digital Clock Setting Button.
∑ Changing A/C ID Code.
∑ Display Reset & Test.
∑ Quick DIP Switches Resetting:
∑ Seven-Position DIP Switch.
∑ Remote Controller Seven-Position DIP Switches (Partial) Code List.
∑ Setting the R/C DIP Switches to Their Special System Characteristics.
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Please note that due to the fact that this Manual is used also for Tadiran internal use, in the
Routines Detailed Functional Description may appear names of software parameters, timers, flags
etc. that not relevant for the wide use - please disregard those names.
Edited by:
Alex LIBERMAN
Technical Support
International Marketing
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TAC-404
The TAC-404 is a highly sophisticated, modern controller designed to operate using the latest
technologies. The TAC-404 enlarges the air conditioner operation abilities.
General:
The name of the product will be changed, by adding the character ‘S’ to the model name or
adding the character ‘S’ on separate label, for example:
GFL-250H will become GFL-S250H (as you can see in Tables 2A & 2B: ATEC-220 versus
TAC-404 air conditioner 50Hz and 60Hz model names).
For the TAC-400 two models are available: ANC-65 & ANC-88 (both three phase models).
For Installation:
The interconnecting cable/port has an additional control wire to accommodate the medium
outdoor fan speed (new).
For Service:
Please note that the ATEC-220 Electronic Control is interchangeable with the TAC-404
Electronic Control (as a complete system, for TFE, TNL, GFL, ANL and GNL models).
The TAC-490 Remote Controller is adapted to control all three Tadiran Electronic Controls
(ATEC-220, TAC-404 and TAC-400 models) and can be programmed for various operations.
Important Note: for most of the new TAC-404 models, comparing to the previous ATEC
models (for example: TFE-11 comparing to TNL-S11), many parts were changed (except the
electronic), such as: indoor fan motor, outdoor fan motor etc.
In some cases, the Refrigeration Cycle was changed also.
Note: All the enclosed specifications, explanations, drawing, schemes etc. are the same for TAC-
400 (ANC models) unless mentioned otherwise.
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11. Enlarged temperature control (SP = Set Point) range from 12∞C to 32∞C (54∞F to 90∞F).
12. Three outdoor fan speeds (Low, Medium and High). The additional speed allows lower
noise levels down to 45 dB/A and also allows better capacity continuity.
13. In cooling mode: TAC-404 enable operation at low outdoor temperature, down to
500mm diameter fan blade that supply 2400 cfm at outdoor fan motor High speed.
14. In heating mode: TAC-404 enable operation at high outdoor temperature, up to 24∞C/75°F,
instead of 15∞C/59°F and at low outdoor temperature, down to -8∞C/18°F (for Rotary
Compressors) or down to -14∞C/7°F (for Reciprocating and Scroll compressors). For efficient
heating capacity at very low outdoor temperatures, you should use 'HDE' configuration
(auxiliary indoor heater).
15. Real time 24 hours clock.
16. Timer with 3 time zones, in a 24-hour period, including daily mode.
17. Sleep mode with timer.
18. Temperature control (and sense) at specific (local) place (near to the user) - Auto Sense.
19. Room Immunity display.
20. High resistance to RFI & EMI.
21. Automatic recovery system (EEPROM memory) using electronic memory instead of using
backup battery.
22. Low & High pressure indication.
23. Low & High voltage indication.
24. Unique electronic automatic test equipment - TE-2000 accessory.
25. Possibility to control at once up to 1024 air conditioners by a PC - TAC-700.
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1. TAC-460 - Display Assy. - the system “brain”, including the electronic control software
(specially shaped for each model).
2. TAC-444 - Electronic Control power box - a relay unit which provides an interface
between the software in the Display Assy. and the air-conditioner loads (indoor fan
motor, outdoor an motor, sweep motor, reverse valve, compressor, TH-1, TH-2, TH-3
and heating element).
The TAC-444 is controlled by the TAC-460.
3. TAC-490 Remote Controller.
TAC-444 “reads” the 3 thermistors (TH-1, TH-2 & TH-3), using an 8-bit A/D converter that
converts the thermistor outputs to digital data. Thermistors accuracy is 1%.
DIP switch no. 1 indicates whether the unit is high wall/ceiling or floor installation. When the
switch is OFF (up), the unit is floor installation, and when the switch is ON (down), the unit is
high wall/ceiling installation.
DIP switch no. 2 indicates the compressor type. When the switch is OFF (up), the compressor
is of the reciprocating type, and when the switch is ON (down), the compressor is a rotary type.
DIP switch no. 3 sets the air conditioner to Heat Pump/Cooling Only mode.
When the switch is OFF (up), the unit is Heating & Cooling, and when the switch is ON
(down), the unit is Cooling Only (effective from TAC-460 software version V1.51 only).
DIP switch no. 4 is for future use only (Not Connected).
DIP Switches, factory set (values in parenthesis are for 60Hz models):
Model DIP SW. 1 DIP SW. 2 DIP SW. 3 DIP SW. 4
COOL HEAT
TNL-S9-15 (1211-1215) ON ON ON OFF OFF
TNL-S20 ON ON ON OFF OFF
TNL-S25-35 (2025-2035) ON OFF ON OFF OFF
GFL-S150 (1515) OFF ON ON OFF OFF
GFL-S200-500 (2020-2050) OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
The DIP Switches set activated just after the unit is powered On (power on reset).
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Backup Memory:
Programmable memory, EEPROM type saves programmed settings after a power failure
(recovering to the last settings).
This is pure Electronic Memory (no use with backup battery - much more reliable).
Power Failure:
1. If the power failure is shorter then 20 msec., TAC-404 is not affected.
2. If the power failure is longer then 20 msec., TAC-404 stops all air conditioner operations for
the next 20 sec. After power recovery, TAC-404 recovers using the Pressure Release Routine
using the last operation settings. If the software version is V1.51 or higher and the A/C is
programmed to 'COOLING ONLY' (by TAC-460 DIP Switch 3), then the TAC-404 will
enter to 5 minutes delay.
Communication Failure:
In case of a communication failure (longer then 1 sec.), TAC-404 stops all air conditioner
operations and after 10 sec. if the failure continues, the POWER led flashes.
When communication recovers, all air conditioner operations recover using the Pressure Release
Routine.
If the software version is V1.51 or higher and the A/C is programmed to 'COOLING ONLY',
then the TAC-404 will enter to 5 minutes delay.
PRESSURE (red) - Lights up when there is a Low Pressure problem in the cooling system.
Flashes when there is a High Pressure problem in the cooling system.
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The TAC-460 Display Assy. includes a 3-position slide switch. This switch operates according
to the following table:
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The TAC-490 is an air-conditioner remote controller (R/C) unit that intended for use with
TADIRAN APPLIANCES, LTD. electronic air-conditioners which contain TAC-400 (ANC),
TAC-404 or ATEC-220 electronic controls.
The R/C is based on Infra Red (IR) transmission, using a pulse code modulation (PCM)
protocol.
The TAC-490 transmits A/C control and timer programming commands, as defined on the
remote controller display, to the air-conditioner control unit via an IR transmitter.
The TAC-490 transmits Beacon commands to refresh the air-conditioner operation status.
The TAC-490 is composed of: case, PCB assembly, 11 buttons, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD),
temperature sensor, battery compartment cover (with two "AAA" alkaline batteries), front
sliding cover, IR transmission element, 7-position DIP switch and wall-mounting clip.
THERMISTOR
1 UP
S TA R T
2 SELECT STOP
1 2 3 SLEEP
D A I LY
MODE FA N SWEEP
3 DOWN
LCD
4 ON/OFF
7 TIMER TIMER
8 DELAY
DE
LA
SET Y
5 SET ROO
M
CLEAR SENSE CLOCK
6 CLEAR
10 TIME SET
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The following table lists the TAC-490 R/C buttons, by function, switch designation and location:
TAC-490 Performance:
The TAC-490 R/C deliver the following functions:
® Transmit IR control commands to the A/C electronic control as a function of operator input.
® Display R/C operational status, room temperature, clock, timer programming, low battery
status, transmission indication.
® Monitor A/C operation by automatic transmission of periodic Beacon informational updates.
® Sense the ambient local temperature and display in either ∞C or ∞F as defined by DIP Switch
4 setting. Temperature display is accurate to within 0.5∞C/1°F and updated each 30 sec.
In power up the R/C default will be 23∞C or 73∞F.
® Provide a time clock, accurate to 1 min. per month. In power up the R/C default will be
00:00 or 12:00 as defined by DIP switch 4.
® Provide three separate A/C operation timers (only one timer if programmed to ATEC mode).
® The TAC-490 R/C IR transmission properly received by the TAC-460 display at a distance
of up to 7m. ±15∞ off-center Transmission.
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When the TAC-490 powered at the first time or recovers from long power failure (for example:
the batteries were removed and the new batteries were replaced after few minutes, what caused
the memory contest to be lost) it will recover its default setting (as defined by the DIP switches
settings):
Section Status
Fan Auto
Mode Auto
Sweep (if applicable) Off
Energy (if applicable) Auto
Timers Off
Set Point (S.P.) 23∞C/73∞F (according to
DIP switch 4 setting)
R.T.C (Real Time Clock) 00:00/12:00 (according to
DIP switch 4 setting)
Sense Here (Local Sense) Off
DELAY (Delay On/Off) Off
* For short power brakes (usually up to 2 minutes), the R/C save all programmed settings. It is
recommended to replace the R/C batteries when the battery 'Low Battery' indicator appear.
General:
1) The transmission symbol on the display blinks each time the R/C transmits, both in Send
command and in Beacon.
2) The display is divided into different Sections. Each Section is dedicated to the management of
certain A/C functions. Each Section contains a group of Symbols, representing the available
selection options for the relevant operating functions.
The Sections of the display are:
a) Digital Clock,
b) Low Battery Indicator,
c) Transmission indicator,
d) Timer(s) start/stop (including sleep) and daily,
e) Desired temperature (or Room temperature) indicator,
f) Sensor (local sense) active indicator,
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g) Mode Select,
h) Fan Speed,
i) Sweep (that appear also on models without sweep - due to factory set),
j) Energy Level (not in use for TAC-404 A/C models - only in ANC, TAC-400 models).
3) When a given Section is selected for programming, the Section Title turns to reverse video
(R/V) and the frame around the currently selected Symbol blinks, enabling selection change
within this Section.
4) Any Mode, Fan Speed, Sweep or Energy Level selected Symbol appears with a solid frame.
6) The R/C transmits a Send command, after releasing the button, on each of the following
occasions:
∑ After pressing On/Off button.
∑ After pressing Select button, in On Mode.
∑ After changing Set-Point Temperature by pressing Up-Down Rocker (in Temperature
Mode).
∑ After exiting Timer Programming Mode.
∑ After pressing Timer Clear button for 3 sec.
∑ After pressing Up/Down Rocker when acting as Start/Stop respectively, when Sweep
Section is selected.
∑ After pressing Digital Clock Set to exit current time setting.
∑ After pressing the Set button in Timer Programming Mode.
∑ After pressing the Delay On/Off button in order to set delay time to Start/Stop.
∑ Whenever a Send command is required.
8) Pressing button combination that is not defined will not effect the R/C.
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9) The R/C includes a temperature sensor, and displays the measured room temperature
(in Off Mode and when Room Temperature button is pressed in On Mode).
The temperature is updated every 30 sec.
The temperature (Set Point Temp. or Room Temp.) can be displayed in one of two scales,
∞C or ∞F, according to the selected R/C setup (Dip switch 4).
10) The R/C includes a Digital Clock that displays the current time (default) with the colon
blinking at 1 Hz, or a programmed Time (in Timer Programming mode). The time is
displayed in one of two formats:
a) 24:00 - appears when ∞C is selected for temperature scale display.
b) 12:00 - appears when ∞F is selected for temperature scale display.
11) When the battery is low (less than 20% capacity remaining) a blinking Low Battery symbol
is displayed.
Off Mode:
Off mode is defined as the situation when the A/C is Off and the R/C display is in its default Off
mode: blank, except for the Digital Clock, which displays the current time, room temperature
with the Room Symbol and indicators and the Symbol (1, 2, 3, SLEEP, DAILY) of the active
Timer period (only).
The room temperature sensing and display is refreshed every 30 sec. Pressing any button
(excluding the On/Off and Timer Set and Timer Clear and Room Temp. button) while in Off
mode, turns On the R/C display, displaying it’s last setting and enabling the user to program the
functions on the display (without turning the A/C on).
The R/C memorizes the new setting after the Select button is pressed. The R/C returns to Off
mode immediately or 10 seconds after the last button pressing (depends which buttons were
pressed), unless the On/Off button has been pressed, which causes the R/C to memorize the new
setting, transmit an On Send command and remain in On Mode.
The R/C transmit an Off mode beacon every 30 min. in the next 24 hours after it was turned Off
to assure A/C will go Off even if there was power failure during setting the R/C to Off mode
(after 24 hours, the R/C transmit an Off beacon every 6 hours).
On Mode:
On mode is defined as the situation when the R/C display is in its default On mode, displaying
all Symbols and titles (excluding either Energy Level or Sweep Symbols, according the R/C
setup), with the previously selected Symbols displayed with frames: Fan speed, Selected Sweep
status (Swing or Static, if Sweep mode set on), Energy level (if Energy mode set on), Mode,
Digital Clock, Set point temperature (the Set Point Temperature display replaces the Room
Temperature and the Room Symbol disappears), and Timer indicators (of active timer periods).
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In Temperature mode all the symbols are displayed, and the active Symbol is framed.
Pressing the Up/Down Rocker in this mode, increases (Up) or decreases (Down) the Set Point
Temperature by 1∞ (∞C or ∞F according to R/C DIP switch 4 setup).
Each Set Point change causes the R/C to transmit Send command.
b) Select mode:
Pressing the Select button causes the R/C to enter Select Mode, turning the Title to R/V
sequencing the active Section, the frame around the active Symbol blinks.
Pressing the On/Off button, while in On mode, causes the R/C to transmit an Off command,
exiting On Mode turns the R/C to Off Mode.
On/Off Button:
Pressing the On/Off button when the R/C is in Off mode, turns the R/C to On Mode: displaying
all Symbols (excluding Energy or Sweep Symbols, according to the R/C setup, and the
Transmission Indicator). The previously selected Symbols are displayed with frames (default
On display), and the R/C transmits an On Send command (turning the A/C on).
The first pressing of the On/Off button within 10 seconds after any change of the R/C setting will
cause the R/C to memorize the setting and transmit an On Send command, and remain in On mode.
Pressing the On/Off button when the R/C is in On mode transmits an Off Send command
(turning the A/C off), and returns the display to Off mode.
Up/Down Rocker:
The rocker, mounted on the right side of the R/C, contains two directional push-buttons -
Up and Down (pressing both buttons simultaneously will not affect the R/C):
In Temperature mode (default), the rocker sets the Set Point Temperature from 12∞C to 32∞C
(54∞F to 90∞F).
Momentary pressing of the Up button raises the Set Point Temperature by 1∞ (°C or °F) and
transmits a Send command. Continuous pressing of this button causes the Set Point
Temperature to scroll up at a rate of 4∞ (°C or °F) per sec (useful when large Set Point increase
required).
Releasing the Rocker transmits a Send command.
Momentary pressing of the Down button lowers the Set Point Temperature by 1∞ (°C or °F) and
transmits a Send command. Continuous pressing of this button causes the Set Point Temperature
to scroll down at a rate of 4∞ (°C or °F) per sec (useful when large Set Point decrease required).
Releasing the Rocker transmits a Send command.
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In Select mode, the Rocker sequences a blinking frame around the active Symbol enabling the
selection of a new active Symbol.
Pressing Up scrolls the blinking frame up to the next Symbol in a cyclic manner.
Pressing Down scrolls the blinking frame down to the next Symbol in a cyclic manner.
Select Button:
Pressing the Select button sequences the active Section, causing the Section Title to appear in
R/V and the frame around the active Symbol in the current Section to blink.
Each pressing of the Select button causes the active Section to sequence to the next Section, in
the following order: Temperature ( default ), Fan, Sweep (depending on the R/C mode setting)
Energy (depending on the R/C mode setting) and Mode, in a cyclical manner.
Each pressing of the Select button memorizes the current setting and causes a Send command
transmission.
The R/C returns to temperature mode 10 sec. after the last pressing of one of the Up/Down or
Select buttons, returning to the previous setting after the last Select button press.
Starting from Temperature mode, pressing the Select button turns the Fan Title to R/V,
displays a blinking frame around the currently selected Fan Speed (Low, High, Turbo or Auto).
Pressing the Up or Down Rocker push-button, scrolls the blinking frame of the selected Symbol.
Pressing the Select button causes transmission of a Send command of the new selected Fan
Speed (only if it was changed), and memorizes the updated setting. The currently selected
Symbol frame stops blinking, the Sweep or Energy title turns to R/V (according to R/C setting)
and the frame around the selected Energy or frame around the Sweep Symbol begins to blink.
Also, the first pressing of the On/Off button within 10 seconds after any change of the R/C
setting will cause the R/C to memorize the setting and transmit an On Send command.
* Whenever the R/C is set to Dry Mode the Fan Speed shall be set to Low without option for
change.
Starting from Temperature mode, pressing the Select button twice turns the Sweep Title to
R/V and displays a blinking frame around the Sweep Symbol/Section.
Pressing the Up Rocker push-button transmits an On Sweep Send command, causes activation
of automatic, continuous Sweep, as indicated by sequential segment lighting of the Sweep
Symbol.
Pressing the Down Rocker push-button transmits an Off Sweep Send command, and turns off
the Sweep indicator sequential movement keeping the A/C louver at its present position
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Pressing the Select button memorizes the updated setting. The currently selected Symbol frame
stops blinking and the Energy Title turns to R/V (if The R/C is set to Energy type).
The Select Mode Title turns to R/V and a frame around the currently selected Mode blinks.
Also, the first pressing of the On/Off button within 10 seconds after any change of the R/C
setting will cause the R/C to memorize the setting and transmit an On Send command.
The Sweep section is not displayed if the R/C is not set to Sweep configuration (the factory set
for models without SWEEP is with DIP switch No. 5 in OFF position, so SWEEP is always
available on the R/C display).
This mode is not available for all TAC-404 models (useful only for TAC-400, ANC models).
Starting from Temperature mode, pressing the Select button two or three times turns the
Energy Title to R/V, displays the relevant Energy Symbol segments according to the current
setting (1/3, 2/3, full ring, Auto).
Pressing the Up or Down Rocker push-button, scrolls the ring segments of the Energy Symbol
(1/3, 2/3, full ring, Auto).
Pressing the Select button causes transmission of the new selected Energy volume (only if it
was changed), and memorizes the updated setting. The currently relevant Energy Symbol
segments, or Auto stops blinking.
The Energy section is not displayed if the R/C is not set to Energy configuration (when DIP
switch 6 is on as in all TAC-404 models).
Starting from Temperature mode, pressing the Select button two, three or four times (according
to the R/C setting, with or without Sweep and with or without Energy) turns the Mode Title to
R/V, and displays a blinking frame around the currently selected Mode Symbol (Cool, Heat, if
the R/C is not set to Cool Only Mode ( DIP switch 7) , Dry, Fan, Auto).
Pressing the Up or Down Rocker push-button, scrolls the blinking frame of the selected Mode
Symbol. Pressing the Select button causes transmission of the new selected Mode volume (only
if it was changed), and memorizes the updated setting. The currently selected Symbol frame
stops blinking and the R/C returns to Temperature mode.
Also, the first pressing of the On/Off button within 10 seconds after any change of the R/C
setting will cause the R/C to memorize the setting and transmit an On Send command.
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1. Three Timer periods (numbered 1, 2, 3) and Sleep function period are available for
programming (in ATEC mode only timer 1 is available). Each Timer Period can be
programmed to start and stop at a given time with selected A/C function settings.
2. The Timer Programming mode is entered by pressing the Timer button. Pressing it
again within 10 sec. from the first pressing in this mode, transmits the current
programmed Timer period.
If no timer have been set (within 10 sec.), the R/C exits to Temperature mode.
3. Starting from any mode, pressing the Timer button causes the R/C to enter Timer
Programming mode, displaying the timer symbol, the 1st Timer Period Indicator "1",
and the word "START" blinks. Only if any of the Timer period was set, its indicator
shall light. The Timer Clock replaces the Digital Clock and the clock display blinks
with dashes (--:--).
If the timer period was not programmed, or the programmed "STOP" time is equal to its
"START' time, the Timer Clock will blink with the following display: (--:--).
5. Pressing the Set button causes the R/C to memorize the current Timer Period setting with
its operating selected setting, and to transmit this program according to the relevant Send
command protocol (for ATEC-220H type, the R/C transmits the time difference between
the programmed time and the current time in half an hour period), and exiting the Timer
Programming mode setting.
6. Pressing the Up or Down Rocker push-button within 10 sec. after the first Timer
pressing, sets the 1st Timer Period Start Time.
7. Pressing the Timer push-button again causes the R/C to transmit via Send command the
programmed start time, causing the word "START" to disappear, and the word "STOP"
to blink.
8. Pressing the Up or Down Rocker push-button again (within 10 sec.) sets the 1st Timer
Period Stop Time.
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9. Pressing the Timer push-button again (within 10 sec.) causes the R/C to transmit via
Send command, the programmed Stop time, the 1st Timer Period Indicator "1" to stay on,
and the 2nd Timer Period Indicator "2" to blink with the "START" indicator.
10. The Timer Period setting process may now be repeated for the 2nd and 3rd Timer Periods,
and Sleep function.
11. Daily - pressing the Set button for 3 sec. (in Timer Programming mode) causes the
current Timer Period to be repeated daily and the Daily indicator to be displayed.
Releasing the Set button causes Send command transmission. When a Daily Timer period
is active the Daily indicator is displayed. A second press (less then 3 sec.) on the Set
button shall cause the R/C to exit the Timer Programming mode.
12. The R/C displays the timer period in the following manner:
∑ When the R/C is in On Mode and one of the Timer periods is set to STOP, the word
"STOP" is displayed + the relevant Timer period.
∑ When the R/C is in Off Mode and one of the Timer periods is set to START, the
word "START" is displayed + the relevant Timer period.
∑ When the R/C is in Off Mode the Sleep "START" period is displayed (but if only
Sleep STOP period is programmed, without Sleep START period, the Sleep period
will not be displayed in Off Mode).
13. Sleep Timer is the forth Timer period that marked SLEEP. When SLEEP is active, the
desired temperature is updated while the customer sleep. The room air temperature
gradually rises (in COOLING mode) until this Timer period is exited. At the end of
SLEEP Timer period, the desired temperature returns to its previous settings.
Pressing the Timer Clear button momentarily while in Timer Programming mode, deactivates the
selected Timer period, and transmits the updated Timer setting.
Pressing the Timer Clear button continuously for 3 sec., deactivates all the programmed Timer
periods, and transmits the updated Timer setting.
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The Delay On/Off is a quick and easy to set timer for setting the A/C On or turning it Off in a
delay time (if the R/C is in On Mode it shall set time to stop and if the R/C is in Off Mode it
shall set the time to Start).
Pressing the DELAY button in On mode, converts the display to Timer Programming mode, in
which the Timer title and Timer period no.3 (or no. 1 when programmed to ATEC mode) are
displayed and the word "STOP" blinks.
The current time is replaced by the DELAY time, which is the current time +1 hr (-9 min.).
The R/C enters Off mode at the DELAY time displayed. Repeated pressing of the DELAY
button during DELAY operation, adds 1 hr. per pressing to the remaining DELAY time and
causes the updated DELAY stop time to be displayed. The Display recovers to its previous
state 5 sec. after the last DELAY button pressing.
Timer period no. 3, "STOP" and Timer title remain lit on the Display.
Pressing the DELAY button in Off mode, converts the display to Timer Programming mode, in
which the Timer title and Timer period no.3 are displayed and the word "START" blinks. The
current time is replaced by the DELAY time, which is the current time +1 hr (-9 min.).
The R/C enters On mode at the DELAY time displayed. Repeated pressing of the DELAY
button during DELAY operation, adds 1 hr. per pressing to the remaining DELAY time and
causes the updated DELAY start time to be displayed. The Display recovers to its previous
state 5 sec. after the last DELAY button pressing.
Timer period no. 3, "START" and Timer title remain lit on the Display.
Each pressing of the DELAY button causes the transmission of an On or Off Send command.
When the DELAY timer is active the R/C will transmit Beacon command each 10 min.
Room Button:
Pressing the Room button, in On Mode, displays the Room Temperature, as measured by the
R/C sensor, replacing the Set Point Temperature display, and the Room Temperature indicator.
The display stays on for 5 (to 7) sec. after the button is pressed. The Room Temperature
display refreshed every 30 sec.
Pressing the Sense Here button activates the Sense Here mode, in which the R/C transmits
the room temperature (instead of TH-1), as sensed by the R/C sensor, via Beacon commands
each 10 min. The Room Temperature indicator blinks during Sense Here mode.
Pressing the Sense Here button again causes the R/C to exit the Sense Here mode.
If the A/C to not receive Sense Here Beacon commands for 12 min. he start using the TH-1
instead.
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The Digital Clock can be set to the correct time when the R/C is in Off mode, or in On mode.
Pressing the Digital Clock Setting causes the R/C display to clear, with only the Digital Clock
Displayed and the min. on the Digital Clock display blinking.
Pressing the Up or Down button momentarily advances or reverses the displayed min.
respectively in 1 minute steps. Pressing these buttons continuously advances or reverses the
displayed min. in 1 min. increments, at a rate of 4 min. per sec.
Pressing the Select button causes the min. display to remain on, and the hr. display to blink.
Pressing the Up or Down button momentarily advances or reverses the displayed hr.
respectively in 1 hr. steps. Pressing these buttons continuously advances or reverses the
displayed hr. in 1 min. increments, at a rate of 4 hr. per sec.
Pressing Select again toggles between the min. and hr. display.
Pressing the Digital Clock Setting button with a sharp-pointed object again will cause the R/C to
transmit the appropriate Send command (On or Off), exit the Digital Clock setting mode and
return to its previous operation mode (On or Off).
The Digital Clock set (to the correct time) do not reset the Timers (except the Timers that their
operation time has "expired").
Pressing the Room button + Select buttons for 3 sec. causes a single transmission of the special
ID code (see explanation about DIP switch 3 function). With each such transmission, the ID
code toggles between the default and the alternative code.
Application: to prevent two near A/C to be effected by each other R/C.
Pressing the Room button + Sense Here buttons for 3 sec. causes the display to turn On all the
display elements for 3 sec. (and then the display turn Off).
This action will reset all display settings (Timers, Digital Clock etc.).
If you wish to make a quick DIP switches resetting (with no need to remove the batteries):
1. Remove the battery compartment cover, and remove the plastic DIP switches protective
cover.
2. Set the DIP switches to the required positions (see: "Setting the DIP Switches to Their
Special System Characteristics").
3. Press the Room button + Sense Here buttons for 3 sec.
4. Return the battery compartment cover and the DIP switch protective cover to their proper
position.
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7-DIP Switches are located under the battery compartment cover. A pointed-tip object is used
for setting these switches.
The R/C senses the setting of these switches every time it is turned On (after the last memory
contents was totally lost).
The settings on these switches is made by using a pointed tip and determines the transmission
protocol used by the R/C (see the following table that contains (partial) instructions for setting
the different R/C communication codes, and see also: Setting the DIP Switches to Their Special
System Characteristics).
* For COOLING Only A/C models, DIP Switch No. 7 is set to On always (HEAT mode is not
displayed on the R/C LCD).
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For ATEC models, you must remove JP-4 (Jumper 4) on the Electronic Control. For TAC-404 models you must
transmit a special command to the A/C by simultaneously pressing on the ROOM and the upper left (Select )
buttons. The 3-position switch (on the display) of the other A/C must be in the OFF position, to prevent it from
being programmed, too.
For TAC-404/TAC-400 models, 5 beeps are sounded to acknowledge that the A/C is programmed for the alternate
transmission code.
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This chapter is designated for the wide understanding of the system general operation (useful for
nun-technical personnel). For detailed information about routines functions, see:
"Routines Detailed Functional Description".
1. Operation Routines:
The TAC400 and TAC404 are using the same algorithms that enable proper operation of the Air
Condition at large envelope environmental conditions.
The Routines software controls the A/C performance.
1.1 Operating in Cool Mode:
Turning the A/C On to Cool Mode will cause the following actions:
1.1.1 Indoor Fan Motor Operation: Turning the A/C On in Cool Mode will set the Indoor
fan on at the requested Fan speed (Low, High or Turbo), as it been set on the R/C.
The Indoor Fan speed can vary according to the operator desire. When the Indoor Fan is
set to operate at Auto Speed, the Fan will operate according to the following chart:
Turbo
High
Low
SP +1.5 +3 +4.5
Note: The Low speed entry is automatically preceded with a very short run at turbo speed.
In Auto setting - the fan motor speed depends on the room temperature as measured by
the TH-1 thermistor or derived from the Beacon signal (as received from the R/C).The
Indoor Fan motor switch to lower speeds without any delay based on the TH-1, but
once set, can not be increased for the 2 min. delay time (This delay is cancelled when the
manual setting is used).
1.1.2 The A/C will perform a pressure release routine (PRR) where the control will activate
and deactivate the 4 Way-Valve. The PRR takes up to 10 Sec.
Then the A/C turns the compressor on.
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1.1.3 Compressor – The Condensing unit begin to operate after the PRR ended.
Note: The Condensing unit operates for at least 3min., even if the room temperature is
satisfactory after less than 3 min., to prevent short operation cycles.
1.1.4 Outdoor Fan Motor operation – The Outdoor Fan starts to operate in medium speed
after the PRR ended for a minimum time of about 2 min. after then the Outdoor Fan
motor speed will vary according to the condenser (outdoor) coil temperature
(as measured by TH-3 sensor).
Note: 1. Since most TADIRAN A/C’s are 3 speed Outdoor Fan Motor – High, Medium &
Low, it is most important to make sure that the Fan is wired correctly.
2. The Out Door Fan speed varies in accordance with the outdoor coil temperature:
when the temperature rises the Fan will increase its speed and vise-versa.
Each speed change is executed no less then 2 min. after the last change.
3. Night state – whenever the Electronic Control senses low ambient (especially at
night), it reduces the fan speed to reduce noise level.
1.1.5 Temperature brake: When the Electronic Control senses that the room temperature is
satisfactory – reached the selected/desired Set Point temperature - via the TH-1 sensor or
the Beacon signal (using the Auto Sense sensor that located on the R/C), its stops the
A/C condensing unit for minimum time brake of 5min., but not more then 15min.
At that time, the Indoor Fan Motor continues working. During the Temperature brake,
the compressor (COMPRES) indicator turns Off, at the end of the first 5 min., and then
it begins to flash, until the Electronic Control sense temperature demand (via TH-1 or
Auto-Sense sensor) or the 15min., max time brake is up.
Note : 1. If there was no temperature demand at the end of the maximum time brake the unit
will turn on for a period of at least 3min. (to ventilate the room air).
2. During temperature brake, any change of operation mode that as been made, by the
operator via the R/C, will cause the A/C to perform Pressure Release Routine (PRR)
and to return to work in the new operation mode requested.
3. During the first 5min., of the temperature brake, manual changing (by R/C) of the Set
Point temperature, will (can) effect the A/C brake before the 5 min. time is up, so the
A/C can be switched to On before the minimal time brake (5 min.), using the PRR.
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1.1.6 Sleep Routine – The Electronic Control enables the user to operate an automatic routine
that changes the desired temperature. This routine as been designed to enable the user to
increase the Set Point while sleeping when the body temperature decreases.
This routine works as described in the 'SLEEP ROUTINE' for Cool Mode & Dry Mode.
Note: At the end of sleep function the A/C return its original Set Point and do not stop
the A/C operation.
Low Pressure – whenever the Electronic Control senses low capacity of the A/C (based
on an insufficient temperature differential (TH-1)-(TH-2) due to lack of gas in the
system.), it stops the A/C operation with the POWER indicator flashes and the
PRESSURE indicator will light (this combination signal Low Pressure).
Over (High) Pressure – Whenever the control senses High Pressure (Over Pressure -
OVP) on the condensing unit (by means of TH-3 temperature), it stops the A/C with
the POWER & PRESSURE indicators flashing (this combination signal High Pressure).
Recovery from the OVP fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On by
mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch. When the recovery done by the
3-position slide switch, all flags, LEDs etc. are reset. When the recovery done by the
R/C, it cancel the POWER LED flash, but the PRESSURE fault LED remain lit.
Note: In order to perform an Over Pressure routine, the condensing temperature sensor
(TH-3) must be connected else the A/C will drive the outdoor fan motor constantly at
high speed.
Night State Routine – In order to reduce outdoor unit noise, the control changes the
outdoor fan motor speed to low when the local ambient temperature enables it.
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General description:
The A/C is design for operation in Heat Mode to maintain the room temperature between the Set
Point and Set Point - 1°C (Set Point minus one Celsius degree).
In order to do so, the A/C change the gas circulation direction, so the evaporator will be hot and
the condensing unit will be cool.
Reasons why the A/C stop working (except reaching desired Set Point - temperature brake):
∑ If the condensing unit is blocked with ICE, then the A/C will perform a De-Ice routine.
∑ When the unit does not get a satisfactory efficiency - low Heating capacity (based on an
insufficient temperature differential (TH-2)-(TH-1) due to lack of gas in the system.), it
stops the A/C operation and will indicate unit failure.
1.2.1 Indoor Fan Motor - Turning the A/C On in Heat Mode will set the Indoor fan on at the
following manner:
∑ The Fan will turn On to the selected speed after 10-20sec., or when the Indoor coil
temperature reaches the temperature of 45°C/113°F. The Indoor Fan Motor speed
can varies according to the operator desire.
∑ When the Indoor Fan Motor is set to operate at Auto Speed the Fan will operate
according to the following chart:
1.2.2
Low
High
Turbo
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Note: In Auto setting - the fan motor speed depends on the room temperature as
measured by the TH-1 thermistor or derived from the Beacon signal (as received from the
R/C). The Indoor Fan motor switch to lower speeds without any delay based on the TH-
1, but once set, can not be increased for the 2 min. delay time (This delay is cancelled
when the manual setting is used).
1.2.3 The A/C will perform a pressure release routine (PRR), where the control will activate
and deactivate the 4 Way Valve. The PRR takes up to 10 Sec.
The PRR is used to discharge the system pressure build during compressor run. Failure
to do so, may trip the compressor to over-load (protection) during the start-up trial
(only if the start-up happens less than 5 minutes after the last compressor run).
This routine is used only for the first entry to the Heat mode or upon power return
following a power brake (Quick restart trial in Heat Pump models). Switching between
modes require this routine each time the mode is re-entered.
1.2.4 Compressor – The Condensing unit begin to operate after the PRR ended.
Note: The Condensing unit operates for at least 3min., even if the room temperature is
satisfactory. This cycle is for preventing short operation cycle of the A/C.
1.2.5 Outdoor Fan Motor operation – The Outdoor Fan Motor starts to operate in medium
speed after the PRR ended for a minimum time of about 2 min. Afterwards, the Outdoor
Fan Motor speed will vary according to the indoor coil temperature (by means of the
TH-2 temperature).
Note: 1. Since most TADIRAN A/C’s are 3 speed Outdoor Fan Motor– High, Medium &
Low, it is most important to make sure that the Fan Motor is wired correctly.
2. The Outdoor Fan Motor speed varies according to the indoor coil temperature
when the temperature rises the Fan will decrease its speed and vise-versa.
Each speed change is executed no less then 2 min. after the last change.
3. If there is no demand for heating, the unit will not start!
For e.g., if the room temperature is 20°C/68°F and the Set Point is 16°C/61°F.
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1.2.6 Temperature brake: When the Electronic Control senses that the room temperature is
satisfactory – reached the selected/desired Set Point temperature - via the TH-1 sensor or
the Beacon signal, using the Auto Sense sensor (located on the R/C), its stops the A/C
condensing unit for minimum time brake of 5min., but not more then 15min.
At the same time, the Indoor Fan, Outdoor Fan and the compressor turns Off but the
4way valve remain On. During the Temperature brake the Compressor indicator turns
Off after 5 min., and if there is no temperature demand, it begins to flash until the control
sense temperature reaches Set Point - 1°C/2°F (Set Point minus one Celsius degree or
minus two Fahrenheit degree), via TH-1 or Beacon signal (Auto-Sense sensor), or the
15min., max time brake is up.
Note : 1. If there was no temperature demand at the end of the maximum time brake the unit
will turn on for a period of at least 3min. (to ventilate the room air).
2. During temperature brake, any change of operation mode, via the R/C, will cause
the A/C to perform Pressure Release Routine and to return to work in the new
operation mode requested.
3. During the first 5min., of the temperature brake, changing of Set Point will effect
the A/C brake before the 5 min. time is up.
4. When the A/C is high wall type, the Electronic Control compensate the location of
return air sensor by adding 6°C/11°F to the measured temperature.
5. When turning the A/C Off in Heat mode, the Reverse Valve remains On for
additional 2 min. (this prevent the unit self pressure release noise).
1.2.7 Sleep Routine – The control enables the user to operate an automatic routine that
changes the desired temperature. This routine as been designed to enable the user to
decrease the Set Point when the body temperature decreases.
This routine works as described in the 'SLEEP ROUTINE' for Heat Mode.
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1.4.2 Setting the A/C to Auto Mode via the 3-position slide switch, will create the same
function as it was set by the R/C, but with a default Set Point temperature of 22°C/72°F.
Indoor fan motor will work in Auto and all timer functions will be disabled.
1.5 Power Fail protection:
TADIRAN control is programmed to protect the A/C condenser against many types of power
failures. In those cases the A/C operation will be stopped, until the power will stabilize and then
the A/C will be turned On again to its last operation setting.
∑ “Short” Power Failure – When the line power fails for less then 20mSec., the Electronic
Control will ignore the power interference and will continue proper operation of the A/C.
∑ “Long” Power Failure – When the power fails for more then 20mSec., the A/C will return to
work 20 Sec. after the recovery of the power.
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∑ Line Low Voltage Failure (Protection) – The control is programmed to stop all A/C
operation each time it senses Low line voltage (different values for Rotary compressors or
Reciprocating & Scroll compressors, as defined by DIP switch 2). The Electronic Control
will recover to its normal operation when it will sense a 20 Sec. of continuous normal line
voltage. If the power failure continue, the Electronic Control stops all A/C operation with
the indication of POWER & IMPEDANCE indicators flashing and the COMPRES indicator
lit.
∑ Start-Up Power Failure – During compressor start-up, the Electronic Control tests the line
power in order to prevent the power to fail under the compressor manufacturer
specifications.
When the line power falls under the compressor allowed limits, the Electronic Control will
stop the A/C operation for 20Sec., and will retry to start (restart) the unit again. If the A/C
fails to restart 5 times in sequence, the A/C will stop immediately.
Recovery from the Power failure is done by sending Off command to the unit and re-entry to
On (by mean of the R/C or the 3-position slide switch).
∑ Line Over Voltage Failure (Protection) – The control is programmed to stop all A/C
operation each time it senses High line voltage (different values for Rotary compressors or
Reciprocating compressors, as defined by DIP switch 2).
The Electronic Control stops all A/C operation with the indication of POWER indicator
flash and the COMPRES & IMPEDANCE indicators lit.
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∑ Low-Pressure – whenever the Electronic Control senses low Heating capacity of the A/C
(based on an insufficient temperature differential (TH-2)-(TH-1) due to lack of gas in the
system), it stops the A/C operation and will indicate unit failure.
∑ Over (High) Pressure – Whenever the control senses High Pressure (Over Pressure - OVP)
on the indoor unit (by means of TH-2 temperature), it stops the A/C with the POWER &
PRESSURE indicators flashing (this combination signal High Pressure).
Recovery from the OVP fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On by mean
of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch. When the recovery done by the 3-position slide
switch, all flags, LEDs etc. are reset. When the recovery done by the R/C, it cancel the
POWER LED flash, but the PRESSURE fault LED remain lit.
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2.1 Communication:
2.1.1 The main unit TAC-444 and the Display Assy TAC-460. The control uses
communication between these two unit when the main unit supply the data coming up
from the A/C, the Display Assy process the data and send operation command to be
executed by the main TAC-444 unit.
2.1.2 Data transferred from the Main unit (TAC-444) to the Display Assy (TAC-460):
2.1.2.1 Temperature - the Main unit transfer the temperature measured by the thermistors
located at the Return-Air (TH-1), Indoor coil (TH-2) and Out door coil (TH-3).
2.1.2.2 Power – The Main unit measures the power line voltage and transmits it to the Display
Assy.
2.1.2.3 Operation feedback – the Main unit transmit operation feedback to the Display Assy,
assuring what are the units that are loaded.
2.1.3 Command transferred from the Display Assy (TAC-460) to the Main unit (TAC-444).
The Display Assy transfers command to the main unit such as:
Operate the A/C accordingly Set the compressor On or turn it Off, set the
Indoor fan motor speed to one of its operation speed or turn it Off, set the Outdoor fan
motor speed to one of its operation speed or turn it Off & 4 way valve set On or Off.
2.1.4 Communication failure: In case of communication failure the following action will take place:
- All A/C loads (fans, compressor & 4 way valve) will turn Off.
- The Power indicator will flash – no other indicator will light.
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SSW7 T6 T7 Install.
0 0oC -3oC UPPER/BEACON
1 -1oC -4oC LOWER
N AUTO MODE
CHANGE MODE
ROUTINE
Fig. 5D
N TH1 or Tb < SP+T6
INDOOR FAN
ROUTINE
Fig. 5E
SWITCH TO
HEAT MODE TAD5080D.GFC
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ENTRY
SSW 7 T3 T4 INSTALL.
N AUTO MODE
D42(2M)
Y
RUNOUT
N
I NDOOR FAN
OFF
INDOOR FAN
CHANGE MODE
LOW ROUTINE
Fig. 6D
SSW 7= 1 N (UPPER)
Y (LOW ER)
TH1 or Tb < SP+T4 Y
N
D42(2M)
N
RUNOUT
D42(2M)
N
RUNOUT
COOL MODE
REQUEST
FLAG = 1
TAD5098D.GFC
EXIT
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TH1 or Tb <SP+T5
Y **constant 30minute
N
CHANG E
MODE
D 23(2M) TRIGGER
(Keeps O.F. entry
speed)
RECO VER
O UTDOOR FAN
Fig.5R
ANC SYSTEM
D3(15M)/30min**
DELAY TRIGGER
AN R
RECOVER ENERGY
SET-UP
F ig. 5S
L
PRESS. FAULT
PRESSURE
D3(15M) DELAY N O
ROUTINE Y R UNOUT
Fig. 7
FAULT O
N
Y
P
R Y 15 min**
Ru n out
Y
O VP or LOP
F LAG
U
N
N
N
Y
TH1 or Tb TH1 or Tb
Y
ICE
L <SP+T5 > SP+T6
ICE FLAG OFF
F LAG ON
O
N
N O Y
P CONDITIONING
ROUT INE
D1 (3M)
N Fig. 5L
RUNOUT
Q UICK RE-ENTR Y
PRESSURE
Y RELEASE
F ig.5Q
TH1 or CHANGE
Y N
MODE
Tb<SP+T5
MEMORIZ E
D4 (5M) DELAY D 21(10M) DELAY MEMORIZE ENERGY
O UTDOOR FAN
TRIGGER T RIGGER SETUP
SPEED
* COMPR. LED FLASH
TAD5068E.GFC
500ms 500 ms
CHANG E
RECOVER MODE
D23(2M) OUTD OOR FAN
TRIGGER
Fig. 6R
RECOVER ENERGY AN C
SET-UP SYSTEM
F ig. 6S
AN R D31(15M)/30M*
DELAY TRIGGER
D E-ICE
ROUTINE
Fig. 8 COMPR. OFF
ROUTINE
Fig. 6F R
D25(3M) & D26(10 M)
CHANG E
MODE
DELAY E
TRIGGER
S
COMPR. LED
FLASH T
STAND BY COMPR. ON
ROUTINE L
F ig. 6A D 31(15M)
DELAY N O
RUNOUT
O
PRESS. FAULT
PRESSURE
R Y
P
R OUTINE Y
F ig. 7
F AULT
U 15m*DEL AY
Y
N N RUNOUT
Y N
O VP or LOP
or HOT FLAG L T H1 or Tb TH1 or
Y N
O >SP+T1 T b<SP+T3
N
O N
Y
P CONDITIONING
Y N N ROUTINE
ICE D25(3M)
F ig. 6L
F LAG ON RUNO UT
Q UICK RE-ENT RY
PRESSURE RELEASE
Y F ig. 6Q
CHAN GE
Y MODE
TH1 or Tb >SP+T1 N TAD50 85D.GFC
MEMO RIZE
D29(10S) DELAY D30 (5M) DELAY D21 (10M) DELAY MEMORIZE ENERGY
OUTDOOR FAN
TRIGGER T RIGGER TRIGGER STATUS
SPEED
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D23(2 M) TRIGGER
* COMPR. LED FLASH N TH1 or Tb<SP+T5
500ms
Y
CHANGE
500ms
MODE
ANC SYSTEM
ANL R ECOVER
R ECOVER ENERGY OUTDOOR FAN
SET-UP Fig. 5R
D3(15 M) DELAY
Fig. 5S
TRIGGER
C HANGE
MODE
C OMPR. OFF
ROUTINE R
COMPR. ON Fig. 9E
ROUTINE E
STANDBY Fig. 9A
S
T
* COMPR. LED
FLASH
PRESS. FAULT
ROUTINE Y
PRESSURE
FAULT
L
Fig. 7
O
N R O
U Y
D3(15 M) DELAY
R UNOUT
N P
Y
OVP or LOP N
FLAG
N L
TH1 or Tb >SP+T6 N
O
ICE FLAG OFF Y
ICE O Y
FLAG ON
P
N
QUICK RE-ENT RY
PRESS. RELEASE
Fig. 5Q
D1(3M)
N
RUNOUT
Y TH1 or Tb<SP+T5 N
MEMORIZ E MEMORIZE
D4 (5M) DELAY D21(10M) DELAY
TRIGGER
OUTDOOR FAN ENERGY
TRIGGER
SPEED SETUP
TAD5105D.GFC
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ENTER
INDOOR FAN
Fig 5E
ON
REV. D24 (120S)
VALVE ACTIVE
Y
OFF N
REV. VALVE
OFF
tad5230d.gfc
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ENTRY
(a)
SLEEP
N STATE
EXIT
(b)
TAD5079D.GFC
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(a)
*
N
SLEEP MODE
EXIT
(b)
TAD5097D.GFC
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CHANGE MODE
REV. VALVE GRADUAL PRESSURE ROUTINE
ON
RELEASE Fig.6D
REV. VALVE
OFF
D44(40S) D45(10M)
N Y S YSTEM ANL
RUNOUT TRIGGER
ANC
COMP. ON
FULL COMP.
START-UP ROUTINE
Fig. 6W
CHANGE MODE
"COOL" CYCLE ROUTINE
FIG. 6D
D45(10M) A /C ON LED
N COMP. ON
RUNOUT * FLASH
Y
CHAGE MODE
D43(30S) DELAY COMPR.\S ON REV. VALVE OUTDOOR FAN
ROUTINE
TRIGGER LED ON ON HIGH
FIG.6D
EXI T
0.5
* FLASH -
1.2 SEC.
TA D5104D.GFC
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PRESSURE FAULT
ENTRY
A/C SYSTEM
OFF
POWER LED
FLASH
FAULT (OVP)
(LOP)
ON
HIGH PRESS.
SYSTEM
OFF
STANDBY
0.5 0.5 0.5 sec.
ON
EXIT
A/C = AIR Conditioner
TAD5103D.GFC
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FILTER CHECK
ENTER
(FROM INTERRUPT ROUTINE)
Y FILTER CNT
START FILTER
CNT.
N N
FILTER CHECK
LED OFF
TAD5112D.GFC
EXIT
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ENTER
TMR
THx * < -40oC N TH x >+85oC N
RESET
Y Y
TMR ** TMR
N
ACTIVE TRIGGER
THERMISTOR
FAIL FLAG = 1
SYSTEM HALT
AL L RELAYS OFF
INDICATORS:
POWER FLASH
COMPR. FLASH
PRESS. FLASH
TH1 = FAIL Y IMPEDANCE =
OFF
NOTES:
* X = 1 ; 2.
EXIT
** TMR -- LOCAL TIMER
tad5229D.gfc
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COOL MODE:
The COOL MODE consists of entry procedure the 'RUN Loop' and 'REST Loop'.
The entry procedure set (or verifies) that the compressor(s) is Off and enter the PRESSURE
RELEASE ROUTINE for 10 sec. approximately. The TAC-404 system has one compressor and
the TAC-400 (ANC models) two compressors: one small and one large.
(The ANC system may run one of the compressors or both, but the startup for two
compressors requires special procedure.)
During normal operation, the TH-1 (intake/return air) thermistor switches between the RUN and
REST loops depending on the incoming air (room) temperature.
The PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE is not used during these switching cycles (it is used only
upon entry to the COOL MODE for the first time).
RUN LOOP:
(The entry to the RUN Loop for the ANC is made via special routine that starts both
compressors sequentially.) After switched to run, the 5 and 10 minute delays are triggered.
The 5 minutes delay is used as the minimum compressor/s run period, the 10 minute delay is
used to skip the LOW PRESSURE ROUTINE test for the first 10 minutes of compressor run.
REST LOOP:
When the room temperature as measured by the TH-1 (or received by the Beacon signal) reach
the desired Set-Point temperature (and the corresponding offsets), the RUN Loop is exited and
the system switched to REST Loop (Thermostat Stop/Temperature Brake).
The REST Loop is entered after a 5 min. and 15 min. delays are triggered. The 5 min. delay is
used as the 'minimum compressor rest period', while the 15 min. delay is the 'maximum
compressor rest period'
First, the REST Loop setting the compressor(s), reverse valve, outdoor fan motor and the
compressor (COMPRESS) LED Off. In addition, it also checks for any request to quit the cool
mode or Timer OFF demand to stop the system.
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The 'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE' - sets the required indoor fan motor speed as per operator
manual setting or automatic speed control (according to the room temperature).
After the 5 minutes of the REST Loop, the compressor LED is set to flash to indicate that the
REST Loop is controlled by the room temperature (TH-1 or Beacon signal and their
corresponding offsets).
If 15 minutes (the 'maximum compressor rest period') is reached, the system is switched to the
RUN Loop - this in spite the fact that the room temperature did not rise (above the desired Set
Point) to trigger the system to run. In addition, before the RUN Loop is entered, a
CONDITIONING ROUTINE is scanned. This routine is activated on Auto Mode where the
system may switch automatically between the Cool and Heat modes.
The 'PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE' is used to discharge the system pressure build during
compressor run. Failure to do so, may trip the compressor to over-load (protection) during the
start-up trial (only if the start-up happens less than 5 minutes after the last compressor run).
This routine is scanned only for the first entry to the Cool mode or upon power return following
a power brake (Quick restart trial in Heat Pump models). Switching between modes require this
routine each time the mode is re-entered.
This routine is not active during normal compressor RUN-REST cycles (Loops).
The routine is used also if during the 'minimum compressor rest period', there is a manual request
(by mean of R/C) to change the desired Set Point and/or operation mode (to Heat). Then, if
necessary, the re-entry will be via the 'PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE'.
The routine is divided into two parts where the Reverse Valve is set to On and Off.
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∑ The indicators:
Æ POWER LED On;
Æ AIR CON LED On;
Æ FILTER LED On or Off (according to 'FILTER CHECK ROUTINE');
Æ COMPRESS LED Off;
Æ IMPEDANCE LED per Power Failure Routines;
Æ PRESSURE LED per 'PRESSURE FAULT ROUTINE' and, OVP or LOP Routine
Important Note: due to all the above mentioned, in COOLING ONLY A/C models with
software version below V1.51 you must connect the Reverse Valve (solenoid) - yellow wire
(station number 3 on the indoor and outdoor terminal boards).
For COOLING ONLY A/C models (when TAC-460 DIP Switch no. 3 is set to On) with the
TAC-460 software version starting from V1.51, this routine is skipped and a 5 min. time delay
is used between restarts.
This routine controls sequential start-up for both compressors in TAC-400 (ANC) only.
First, the Small compressor is turned On, and after 2 sec. delay, the Large compressor is
started. During this time the indoor fan speed is controlled by the 'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE'
while the outdoor fan speed is controlled by the 'NIGHT STATE ROUTINE'.
Before exit, the Compressor LED (COMPRES) is switched to On (continuously) indicating that
both compressors are running.
This routine checks if manual or Timer OFF function are set. This routine may branch the
system:
to Off or;
∑ to other than the current Cool mode;
The manual demand is entered by the R/C. When the operator change the operating mode, the
system leave the running mode and enter the new mode.
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If Timer functions are active, this routine monitor the Timer flag and if the flag is Set (i.e. Timer
OFF is demanded), the system is turned Off with all the last settings memorized including,
MODE, FAN, SET-POINT TEMPERATURE etc.
If a new mode or system Off is required, all the current system delays of the Cool cycle are
cleared (as well as the Auto Energy settings in the ANC system).
The routine controls the indoor fan motor speed to one of the three speeds: Low, High or Turbo.
The Low speed entry is automatically preceded with 0.5 second run at turbo speed.
∑ Manual setting - the fan motor speed is set by the operator (by means of the TAC-490 R/C).
∑ Auto setting - the fan motor speed depends on the room temperature (with the corresponding
offsets) as measured by the TH-1 thermistor or derived from the Beacon signal (using the
temperature values as received from the R/C).
The routine switch to lower speeds without any delay based on the TH-1 (and the offsets),
but once set, can not be increased for the 2 min. delay time (This delay is cancelled when the
manual setting is used).
1. If TH-1 is higher than the SP by (not more than) 1.5∞C, the speed is Low.
2. If TH-1 is higher than the SP by more than 1.5∞C to 3∞C, the speed is High.
3. If TH-1 is higher than the SP by 3∞C or more, the speed is Turbo.
(SP = Set Point = desired temperature.)
This routine sets and keeps the compressor(s) Off in the REST Loop (Thermostat Stop).
For the first 5 min., the 'minimum compressor rest period', the following settings and routines
are scanned:
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∑ 'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE' - to set the required fan motor speed as per operator manual
setting or automatic speed control (according to the room temperature), and;
∑ the compressor LED (COMPRES) is set to Off.
After the 5 minutes, control of the compressor LED is set to flash as controlled in the REST
Loop afterwards.
The 'ANTI-ICE ROUTINE' checks for ice accumulation on the evaporator (indoor) heat
exchanger and run melting procedure if necessary.
The ice detection is based on the TH-2 temperature. When TH-2 sense below -1°C/30°F (minus
one Celsius/thirty Fahrenheit) temperature, the De-Ice Process is initiated; triggering the 90 sec.
delay (maximum outdoor fan motor halt time) and turn Off the outdoor fan motor (the outdoor
fan motor state is memorized).
The halt of the outdoor fan motor cause the system to rise the evaporator temperature (and melt
the accumulated ice).
Next scan of this routine is when the outdoor fan is Off. Here the TH-2 temperature is checked
for TH-2 > +5°C/41°F condition. The outdoor fan motor continues to be halted as long as the
condition is not met or the halt time is less than the 90 sec.; otherwise, the outdoor fan motor is
recovered (set to On).
The 'NIGHT STATE ROUTINE' switches the outdoor fan motor to its Low speed during lower
ambient temperatures as expected during nighttime.
The routine is skipped if the outdoor fan is Off (during De-Ice Process - see 'INDOOR ANTI-
ICE ROUTINE') or the TH-3 is disconnected. In the last case, the outdoor fan motor is set to
High speed unconditionally.
During normal operation, the outdoor fan motor is switched according to TH-3 temperature.
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This routine detects "Low Pressure" in the evaporator (indoor), based on an insufficient
temperature differential (TH-1)-(TH-2) due to lack of gas in the system.
The routine is skipped for the first 10 min. from the RUN Loop entry.
The differential threshold is depended on the number and size of compressors active during the
routine scan. The following limits shall turn the Low Pressure flag to '1' (the temperature scale is
in °C/°F degrees):
This routine is used for Low cooling capacity detection (and protection).
The LOP flag is scanned in RUN Loop and if set for first time, the REST Loop is entered.
The LOP flag remains set.
If after the REST Loop, re-entry of the RUN Loop and the 10 min. run, the LOP conditions
developed again, the Pressure Fault flag is set (in addition to the LOP flag). This condition shall
switch the system to Stop.
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Recovery from the Low Pressure fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On (by
mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch). When the recovery is done by the R/C, it
cancels the POWER LED flash and the system shall run again, but the PRESSURE Fault LED
shall stay On (indicating that a Pressure fault occurred).
When the recovery done by the 3-position slide switch, it will reset all LED's (including
switching off PRESSURE LED).
The 'OVER PRESSURE ROUTINE' checks for pressure rise by means of TH-3 temperature. If
Over Pressure conditions met, the OVP flag is set and the system is switched to Rest Loop.
If the Over Pressure condition repeats, Pressure fault flag is set and the system operation is
halted and PRESSURE LED (maintenance indicator) is set to On. The last indicates a Pressure
fault condition.
For the first time the Over Pressure detected, the Pressure fault LED and the OVP timer are Off.
This results in triggering the OVP timer and setting the OVP flag = 1. The last one is checked in
the RUN Loop and switches the system to the REST Loop with the COMPRES LED Off (as in
Thermostat Stop - so the user will see it as a temperature brake);
After the system re-enter the RUN Loop, the OVP flag is reset and if the system do not develop
the Over Pressure again within 3 min. (of running), the OVP timer and the Pressure fault LED
are reset, thus, the initial conditions restored;
If the Over Pressure condition is developed again within 3 min. (from the previous/first OVP
detection (after the minimum rest completion), the Pressure fault flag is set. The last flag is
checked in the RUN Loop and switch the system to Halt via the 'PRESSURE FAULT
ROUTINE' where the Pressure fault LED is set to On;
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Recovery from the Over Pressure fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On by
mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch. When the recovery done by the 3-position
slide switch, all flags, LEDs etc. are reset. When the recovery done by the R/C, it cancel the
POWER LED flash, but the PRESSURE fault LED remain lit (indicating that a Pressure fault
occurred).
Note: Switching to other mode of operation will reset all flags, LEDs and timers in the
'OVER PRESSURE ROUTINE'.
The 'SLEEP ROUTINE' is automatically initiated by the (R/C Sleep) TIMER STOP function. It
allow temperature Set Point to be offset with time. This results in longer compressor Off
intervals (and power saving).
A mode in which the A/C switches automatically the HEAT and COOL (and vice versa)
operations. The selection is based on the previous status and room temperature variations.
This AUTO mode can be selected manually either by the R/C or the 3-position slide switch on
the TAC-460 Display Assy.
On the entry to the AUTO mode, the initial decision to run the HEAT or COOL shall be based
on the last, prior to the AUTO mode entry, operation mode;
If within the last hour, the last operation mode was COOL, DRY or FAN ONLY, the
Auto shall run COOL, or;
If within the last hour, the last operation mode was HEAT, the Auto shall run HEAT,
or;
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If no run last at last hour, prior to the Auto selection, the initial selection between the COOL
and HEAT run shall be made automatically as follows:
∑ If (TH-1) > (SP + 1°C/2°F) then set to COOL mode;
∑ If (TH-1) < (SP - 1°C/2°F) then set to HEAT mode;
∑ If (SP - 1°C/2°F) £ (TH-1) £ (SP + 1°C/2°F) then restore the last, COOL or HEAT, mode. If
the last mode was set to COOL, DRY or FAN ONLY, the system is switched to COOL mode.
If set from the R/C, all other present R/C parameters are executed in parallel (Temperature Set
Point, Fan Motor speed, Timer etc.)
If set by the 3-position slide switch, the initial conditions are activated as follow:
∑ FAN: Auto.
∑ TIMERs: Reset.
∑ S.P. Temperature: 22°C/72°F.
This routine automatically adjust the Energy drived (only) in the TAC-400 (ANC) system, by
selecting which of the compressors or both to be run.
The selection depends on the current indoor fan motor speed and compressors that in run and
the evaporating temperature in Cool mode (or condensing temperature in Heat mode).
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HEAT MODE:
The HEAT MODE consists of entry procedure the 'RUN Loop' and 'REST Loop'.
The entry procedure set (or verifies) that the compressors are Off and enter the PRESSURE
RELEASE ROUTINE for 10 sec. approximately. The TAC-404 system has one compressor and
the TAC-400 (ANC models) two compressors: one small and one large.
(The ANC system may run one of the compressors or both, but the startup for two
compressors requires special procedure.)
During normal operation, the TH-1 (intake/return air) thermistor switches between the RUN and
REST loops depending on the incoming air (room) temperature.
The PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE is not used during these switching cycles (it is used only
upon entry to the HEAT MODE for the first time).
RUN LOOP:
(The entry to the RUN Loop for the ANC is made via special routine that starts both
compressors sequentially. After switched to run, the 5 and 10 minute as well as 10 and 20 sec.
delays are triggered.
The 5 minutes delay is used as the minimum compressor(s) run period, the 10 minute delay is
used to skip the LOW PRESSURE ROUTINE test for the first 10 minutes of compressor run.
The 10 and 20 sec. delays are used to delay the indoor fan start for the reciprocating or rotary
compressors respectively. This avoids blow of chill (cold) air before the evaporator (indoor) coil
temperature has been reached to 45°C/113°F (see also: 'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE').
REST LOOP:
When the room temperature as measured by the TH-1 (or received by the Beacon signal) reach
the Set-Point temperature (and the corresponding offsets), the RUN Loop is exited and the
system switched to REST Loop (Thermostat Stop/Temperature Brake).
The REST Loop is entered after 15 sec., 5 & 15 min. delays are triggered. The 15 sec. is used to
delay the indoor fan motor stop (so the heating capacity is still supplied until the indoor coil
temperature drops). The 5 min. delay is used as the 'minimum compressor rest period', while the
15 min. delay is the 'maximum compressor rest period'.
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First the REST Loop is setting the compressor(s), outdoor fan motor and the compressor
(COMPRES) LED Off. The Reverse Valve is kept On as well as the indoor fan motor (see:
'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE'). In addition, it also checks for any request to quit the Heat mode
or Timer OFF demand to stop the system. The 'INDOOR FAN ROUTINE' sets the required
indoor fan speed as per operator manual setting or automatic speed control (according to the
room temperature).
Then, after the 15 sec., the above functions continue with the indoor fan Off for the next 5 min.
(the 'minimum compressor rest period').
After the 5 minutes of the REST Loop, the compressor LED is set to flash to indicate that the
REST Loop is controlled by the room temperature (TH-1 or Beacon signal and their
corresponding offsets).
If 15 minutes (the 'maximum compressor rest period') is reached, the system is switched to the
RUN Loop - this in spite the fact that the room temperature did not fall rise (below the desired
Set Point) to trigger the system to run. In addition, before the RUN Loop is entered, a
CONDITIONING ROUTINE is scanned. This routine is activated on Auto Mode where the
system may switch automatically between the Cool and Heat modes.
The 'PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE' is used to discharge the system pressure build during
compressor run. Failure to do so, may trip the compressor to over-load (protection) during the
start-up trial (only if the start-up happens less than 5 minutes after the last compressor run).
This routine is scanned only for the first entry to the Heat mode or upon power return following
a power brake (Quick restart trial in Heat Pump models). Switching between modes require this
routine each time the mode is re-entered.
This routine is not active during normal compressor RUN-REST cycles (Loops).
The routine is used also if during the 'minimum compressor rest period', there is a manual request
(by mean of R/C) to change the desired Set Point and/or operation mode (to Cool). Then, if
necessary, the re-entry will be via the 'PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE'.
The routine is divided into two parts where the Reverse Valve is set to Off and On.
During this routine:
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This routine controls sequential start-up for both compressors in TAC-400 (ANC) only.
First, the Small compressor is turned On, and after 2 sec. delay, the Large compressor is
started. During this time the indoor fan motor speed is kept Off, while the outdoor fan speed is
set to High.
This routine checks if manual or Timer OFF function are set. This routine may branch the
system:
∑ to Off or;
∑ to other than the current Heat mode;
The manual demand is entered by the R/C. When the operator change the operating mode, a flag
for Change Mode Request is turned On. During scan of this routine, this flag is reset and if
different than the running mode has been requested, the system leaves the running mode and
enter the new mode.
If Timer functions are active, this routine monitor the Timer flag and if the flag is Set (i.e. Timer
OFF is demanded), the system is turned Off with all the last settings memorized including,
MODE, FAN, SET-POINT TEMPERATURE etc.
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If a new mode or system Off is required, all the current system delays of the Heat cycle are
cleared (as well as the Auto Energy settings in the ANC system).
The routine controls the indoor fan motor speed to one of the three speeds: Low, High or Turbo.
The Low speed entry is automatically preceded with 0.5 second run at turbo speed.
The routine starts with 10 sec. (for reciprocating or 20 sec for rotary type compressor) hold off
of the indoor fan motor. Unless the TH-2 temperature rises above 45°C/113°F, the indoor fan
motor shall be Off for that time.
If the 10 sec. (or 20 sec.) elapsed or the TH-2 > 45°C/113°F, whichever comes first, the indoor
fan motor shall be started and controlled by one of the two branches:
∑ Manual setting - the fan motor speed is set by the operator (by means of the TAC-490 R/C).
∑ Auto setting - the fan motor speed depends on the room temperature (with the corresponding
offsets) as measured by the TH-1 thermistor or derived from the Beacon signal (using the
temperature values as received from the R/C).
The routine switch to lower speeds without any delay based on the TH-1 (and the
corresponding offsets), but once set, can not be increased for the 2 min. delay time (This delay is
cancelled when the manual setting is used).
This routine sets and keeps the compressor(s) Off in the REST Loop (Thermostat Stop).
For the first 15 sec., the indoor fan motor continues to run. Then, for the 5 min., the 'minimum
compressor rest period', the following settings and routines are scanned:
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After the 5 minutes, control of the compressor LED is set to flash as controlled in the REST
Loop afterwards.
In Heat mode the TH-3 thermistor sense for ice accumulation on the outdoor (condenser) heat
exchanger and run defrost procedure if necessary. The detection process counts for time
temperature development.
The detection process starts when TH-3 temperature falls below +3°C/37°F. Then, the ICE
Timer start counting time.
If the temperature rises back to the +3°C/37°F, before the ice has been detected (as described
below), the ICE Timer is cleared and the process canceled.
Upon ice detection, the DE-ICE request flag is set and when scanned in the RUN Loop, the
system is entered to the ‘DE-ICEING ROUTINE’.
This routine is scanned automatically during Heat mode RUN Loop within the ‘COMPRESSOR
ON ROUTINE’.
The routine try to reduce a high pressure developed in indoor unit (due to deviation in
environmental conditions). If this control by ‘OUTDOOR FAN ROUTINE’ fail, the system is
further controlled by the ‘OVER PRESSURE ROUTINE’.
∑ The routine checks for high pressure in the evaporator unit by means of the TH-2 thermistor
temperature. If high pressure condition met, i.e.: TH-2 > 55°C/131°F, the outdoor fan motor
is stopped resulting in pressure drop. The outdoor fan motor halt is limited to 11 minutes.
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∑ If the pressure drops (TH-2 £ 53°C/127°F), the system shall gradually recover by entering
the outdoor fan motor to Low speed for 10 minutes.
∑ If the high pressure do not drop sufficiently, despite the outdoor fan motor halt, the system
will be switched to REST Loop.
In addition, the outdoor fan motor High speed may be reduced to Low for TH-2 > 53°C/127°F
(when the system deliver enough heat).
This routine detects "Low Pressure" in the evaporator (indoor), based on an insufficient
temperature differential (TH-2)-(TH-1) due to lack of gas in the system.
The routine is skipped for the first 10 min. from the RUN Loop entry.
The differential threshold is depended on the number and size of compressors active during the
routine scan. The following limits shall turn the Low Pressure flag to '1' (the temperature scale is
in °C/°F degrees):
This routine is used for Low heating capacity detection (and protection).
The LOP flag is scanned in RUN Loop and if set for first time, the REST Loop is entered.
The LOP flag remains set.
If after the REST Loop, re-entry of the RUN Loop and the 10 min. run the LOP conditions
developed again, the Pressure Fault flag is set (in addition to the LOP flag). This condition shall
switch the system to Stop.
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Recovery from the Low Pressure fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On (by
mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch). When the recovery is done by the R/C, it
cancels the POWER LED flash and the system shall run again, but the PRESSURE Fault LED
shall stay On (indicating that a Pressure fault occurred).
When the recovery done by the 3-position slide switch, it will reset all LED's (including
switching off PRESSURE LED).
The 'OVER PRESSURE ROUTINE' checks for pressure rise by means of TH-2 temperature. If
Over Pressure conditions met, the OVP flag is set and the system is switched to Rest Loop.
If the Over Pressure condition repeats, Pressure fault flag is set and the system operation is
halted and PRESSURE LED (maintenance indicator) is set to On. The last indicates a Pressure
fault condition.
For the first time the Over Pressure detected, the Pressure fault LED and the OVP timer are Off.
This results in triggering the OVP timer and setting the OVP flag = 1. The last one is checked in
the RUN Loop and switches the system to the REST Loop with the COMPRES LED Off (as in
Thermostat Stop - so the user will see it as a temperature brake);
After the system re-enter the RUN Loop, the OVP flag is reset and if the system do not develop
the Over Pressure again within 3 min. (of running), the OVP timer and the Pressure fault LED
are reset, thus, the initial conditions restored;
If the Over Pressure condition is developed again within 3 min. (from the previous/first OVP
detection (after the minimum rest completion), the Pressure fault flag is set. The last flag is
checked in the RUN Loop and switch the system to Halt via the 'PRESSURE FAULT
ROUTINE' where the Pressure fault LED is set to On;
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Recovery from the Over Pressure fault is done by sending Off to system and re-entry to On by
mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch. When the recovery done by the 3-position
slide switch, all flags, LEDs etc. are reset. When the recovery done by the R/C, it cancel the
POWER LED flash, but the PRESSURE fault LED remain lit (indicating that a Pressure fault
occurred).
Note: Switching to other mode of operation will reset all flags, LEDs and timers in the
'OVER PRESSURE ROUTINE'.
The 'SLEEP ROUTINE' is automatically initiated by the (R/C Sleep) TIMER STOP function. It
allow temperature Set Point to be offset with time. This results in longer compressor Off
intervals (and power saving).
This routine applies when the Auto mode is run. See ‘CONDITIONING ROUTINE’ - General
for initial entry to Auto mode.
The routine checks if the current Heat mode should continue or the system to be switched to
Cool mode.
If the system completed its REST Loop for over 15 min. without demand for Heat run, the
‘CONDITIONING ROUTINE’ is entered. First the routine sets the indoor fan motor to Low
speed for 2 min.
is met, the system continue the Heat mode cycle. Otherwise, the routine continue the indoor fan
motor Low (speed) operation and scan the ‘CHANGE MODE ROUTINE’ for the 2 minutes.
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If the 2 min. run-out, and the above conditions were not met, the Cool mode request flag is set.
Cool mode request flag cause mode change to Cool mode and reset all functions of the Heat
mode.
The A/C operation is switched to the Cool mode via the ‘PRESSURE RELEASE ROUTINE’.
If for the lower installation, after the 2 min. period the temperature stay between:
the routine stop the indoor fan motor and check for change mode request only.
T3 T4 Installation
+5∞C +4∞C Upper
-2∞C +2∞C Lower
0∞C +3∞C Beacon
The routine is activated by the Energy Change flag (in TAC-400 system only) either manual
(by R/C) or by the ‘AUTO ENERGY ROUTINE’.
The routine modify the size or sets both of the compressor(s) to run:
∑ If both compressors are running, the routine immediately switch to Off one of the unwanted
compressors;
∑ If one of the compressors are running, the routine branches to stop the compressor for 2 min.
(two minutes rest loop). Then, remaining system pressure is released.
Finally, the required compressor is switched On. If both compressors to be switched to On
(Full Energy), the ‘FULL COMPRESSOR START-UP ROUTINE’ is scanned.
Note: In Heat mode, during the 2 min. rest in the ‘ENERGY CHANGE ROUTINE’, the indoor
fan motor is stopped!
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This routine automatically adjust the Energy drived (only) in the TAC-400 (ANC) system, by
selecting which of the compressors or both to be run.
The selection depends on the current indoor fan motor speed and compressors that in run and
the condensing temperature in Heat mode (or evaporating temperature in Cool mode).
The routine is run to defrost ice accumulated on the condenser (outdoor) heat exchanger unit.
The detection is done by the ‘ICE-CHECK ROUTINE’. Upon detection of ice, the system is
forced temporarily to Cool cycle with the indoor fan motor Off.
Note: During this routine operation, the AIR CON indicator LED flash.
∑ The routine initiates with triggering the 30 and 40 sec. delay timers. During the first 30 sec.,
the compressor, the outdoor and indoor fan motors are kept Off.
The Reverse Valve remains On. This allow gradual pressure release;
∑ Next, the Reverse Valve is turned Off and for additional 10 sec. The compressor, the outdoor
fan motor, the indoor fan motor and the Reverse Valve are all kept Off. This period stabilize
the system before running into the de-icing process;
∑ After this additional 10 sec. (which is 40 sec. from the routine entry), the system enter the
de-icing process by running the compressor in cooling cycle while the indoor and outdoor fan
motors are stopped. This results in heating the condenser unit (relatively fast) and thus
melting the accumulated ice.
∑ The process terminates either when the TH-3 temperature rise above +20°C/68°F or, after
run-out of the 10 min. period - whichever comes first.
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The Dry mode operation is similar to the Cool mode with the some exceptions such as:
When the counter completes the 250 hours, the FILTER red LED (on the TAC-460 Display
Assy board) is set to lit. To turn the led Off and initialize the counter, the main 3-position slider
switch should be set to OFF for 2-3 sec. (at least) and then to REMOTE (RMOT).
Thermistors are checked for disconnection or short circuit during the first 3 minutes of each
compressor operation start and during every thermostat stop.
The malfunction (disconnection or short circuit) must appear continuously for at least 1 minute
in order to be identified by the TAC-404.
After the first 3 minutes of compressor operation, if TAC-404 finds any problems with the
TH-1 & TH-2 thermistors, the air conditioner continues to operate with the following default
values:
If TAC-404 finds a TH-1 & TH-2 thermistor failure during thermostat stop or during the first 3
minutes of compressor operation, it shuts down the air conditioner.
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The system will inhibit all output relays when line voltage fall below the following limits for
over 10 seconds. The detection tolerance should not exceed ±2V.
Note: If the line voltage fall below 161V (82V) during the compressor run, the system
should be stopped immediately (without any delay).
In both cases, the POWER indicator LED shall flash indicating the power failure conditions.
3. The system shall be restored to its last operation or command if the line voltage sustain for
more than 1±0.1 minute above the minimum values stated in (b) above.
4. During compressor start-up the line voltage may fall for 4 sec. below:
150V (85V±1V) RMS for Rotary Compressor (TAC-460 DIP Switch 2 is On) or;
161V (89V±1V) RMS for Reciprocating Compressor (TAC-460 DIP Switch 2 is Off) or;
Note: If the line voltage fall below 147V (83V) for 1 sec. during the compressor start-up, the
system should be stopped immediately (without any delay).
5. If the voltage drop sustain for longer period, the compressor shall be stopped for 5 min.
then after, re-entry the start-up operation.
6. After two consecutive failures to restart, the restart delay shall be increased to 10 min. This
shall be indicated by flashing of the POWER LED on the display board. In addition, the
maintenance indicators COMPRESS & IMPEDANCE shall lit.
1. After five consecutive failures to restart, the system shall go OFF automatically.
Recovery from this Power Failure is done by sending Off command to system and re-entry
to On (by mean of TAC-490 R/C or 3-position slide switch).
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This routine should run on interrupt basis. The routine shall inhibit all output relays when the
power line voltage rise above stated limits:
In both cases, the POWER indicator LED shall flash indicating the power failure conditions.
3. The system shall recover to its last operation or command after the line voltage sustains
below 267VRMS (136V±2V) for 3 minutes.
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TAC-444 (Main):
TAC-460 (Display):
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TAC-404 Advantages
1. TAC-444 (Electronic Control power box) contains less wiring and fewer components.
2. TAC-444 is used with all TAC-404 air-conditioner family members (only the display -
TAC-460 changes). There is a different control for TAC-400 (ANC) models (TAC-440 for
indoor and TAC-420 for outdoor with communication between the indoor and outdoor
units).
3. TAC-444 uses new EEPROM memory technology for recovering from power failure
without requiring a backup battery.
4. The TAC-404 can replace the ATEC-220 (see: "Replacing ATEC-220 with TAC-404").
5. Adds third outdoor fan motor speed (medium), for better control and power savings.
6. I-FEEL function.
7. Increases air conditioner performance.
8. TAC-404 enables air conditioner operation in hostile EMI and RFI environments.
9. TAC-404 enables 3 different time setting periods (each one with its own start and stop
times).
10. TAC-404 provides a convenient sleep function timer.
11. New improved thermistors (TH-1, TH-2 and TH-3 sensors).
12. Improved (automatic) failure identification (according to the system, service and
maintenance indication lamps).
13. Wider temperature control range.
14. Unique electronic automatic TE-2000 test equipment for the field technician.
15. Ability to control at once up to 1024 air conditioners by a PC with friendly to use software.
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1. Electrical Box (including TAC-444 Electronic Control power box and its metal adapter).
2. Install Indoor Fan Motor connector to the TAC-444 via a special adapting harness
(not needed in GFL-S models - same indoor motor as in GFL models).
3. Display Assy (TAC-460) for the specific air conditioner model.
4. Remote Controller (TAC-490).
5. Communication Cable (between the Electronic Control and the Display Assy).
6. Electrical Sticker TAC-404 for relevant model (see also note below).
7. User manual for the specific TAC-404 air conditioner model.
Note: The lowest and the medium speed of the outdoor fan motor must be shorted in the
evaporator Electrical Box (stations 4 and 5 on the TAC-444 Electronic Control power box).
Refer to Tables 1A & 1B on the following page for relevant TAC-404 catalog numbers.
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11 POWER & AIR CON lamps Normal ∑ This is normal operation when the A/C enters
lit, COMPRES lamp is Operation the thermostat stop, and the ‘minimal halt
flash. period’ (5 min.) is passed. This indication will
continue until the first thermostat demand or the
‘maximal halt period’ (15 min.) will elapse.
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4. A/C do not receive transmitted Make sure that noting blocking the
commands. R/C transmission to the A/C display.
In Heat mode: outdoor 2. Winding of outdoor fan motor Replace outdoor fan motor.
coil freeze. is shorted.
5 Only indoor fan motor 1. Overload safety device on Switch Off power and try again after
and outdoor fan motor compressor is cut out due to one hour.
are working. No high temperature.
cooling and/or heating
take place. 2. Compressor run capacitor is Replace compressor run capacitor.
burnt.
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Clean filters.
7 Low Capacity. 1. Lack of refrigerant (will be Unit must be charged (according to
accompanied by whistling the nameplate) after localizing the
noise); causes ice formation gas leak.
on the evaporator coil (in
Cool mode).
3. Replace R/C.
3. R/C low battery.
Replace R/C batteries.
4. IR detector.
Try shorter distance between R/C
and A/C. If no respond, replace IR
detector.
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Line
Filter
Transformer
Testing
Input Power Power
Line
Relays
T H's Read
Line Power
Step Motor
TAC-460
TAC
Main Software 490
Controller Optic.
Comm. Remote
Controller
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1 BLACK 1
HIGH SPEED ~
BROWN R
HEAT PUMP 3 2
380V
YELLOW 3Ph
MEDIUM SPEED 4 3
50Hz
GRAY/ORANGE
LOW SPEED 5 4
RED
COMPRESSOR 7 5
HEATING 10 BLUE TIME DELAY
6 N FUSE or
ELEMENT CIRCUIT
WHITE
7 ~ BREAKER
PHASE (R) 2 ORANGE S
8
NEUTRAL 6 PURPLE ~
9 T
PHASE (S) 8 ORANGE 10
PHASE (T) 9
GREEN/YELLOW
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1 BLACK
BROWN
3
YELLOW
4
5
RED
7
BLUE
10
WHITE
GREEN/YELLOW
LOW SPEED 5 4
RED
COMPRESSOR 7 5
HEATING 10 BLUE N
6
ELEMENT WHITE
7
PHASE (R) 2
8
NEUTRAL 6
9
8 ORANGE 10
9
GREEN/YELLOW
Table 2A: ATEC-220 Versus TAC-404 Air Conditioner 50Hz Model Names:
(OLD NAME) (NEW NAME)
ATEC-220 * TAC-404 * Comments
Model Name Model Name
TNL-S9H New model (also named TFE-S9H)
TFE-11H TNL-S11H Also named TFE-S11H
TFE-15H TNL-S15H Also named TFE-S15H
DFE-11H TDL-S11H Also named DFE-S11H
DFE-15H TDL-S15H Also named DFE-S15H
TNL-20H TNL-S20H
TNL-25H TNL-S25H
TNL-30H TNL-S30H
TNL-S303H New Model
TNL-35H TNL-S35H
TNL-S353H New Model
GFL-150H GFL-S150H
GFL-200H GFL-S200H
GFL-2003H GFL-S2003H
GFL-250H GFL-S250H
GFL-2503H GFL-S2503H
GFL-275H GFL-S275H
GFL-2753H GFL-S2753H
GFL-300H GFL-S300H
GFL-3003H GFL-S3003H
GFL-400H GFL-S400H
GFL-4003H GFL-S4003H
GFL-500H GFL-S500H
GFL-5003H GFL-S5003H
DGL-11/250H DGL-S11/250H
DGL-150H DGL-S150H
DGL-400H DGL-S400H
DGL-4003H DGL-S4003H
GNL-200H GNL-S200H
GNL-250H GNL-S250H
GNL-2503H GNL-S2503H
GNL-300SH GNL-S300H
GNL-S3003H New Model
GNL-400SH GNL-S400H
GNL-4003SH GNL-S4003H
GNL-5003H GNL-S5003H
DNL-400H DNL-S400H
DNL-4003H DNL-S4003H
ANL-35H ANL-S35H
ANL-353H ANL-S353H
ANL-50H ANL-S50H
ANL-503H ANL-S503H
ANL-S60H New model
ANL-603H ANL-S603H
ANL-753H ANL-S753H
ANL-853H ANL-S853H
ANL-803H ANL-S803H
ANL-903H ANL-S903H
DNL-50H DNL-S50H
DNL-503H DNL-S503H
DNL-50/400H DNL-S50/400H
DNL-503/4003H DNL-S503/4003H
For Cooling Only Models, the Suffix 'C' replaces ‘H’
For Electric Heater Models, the Suffix ‘HDE’ replaces ‘H’.
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Table 2B: ATEC-220 Versus TAC-404 Air Conditioner 60Hz Model Names:
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84
TAC-404
85
TAC-404
86
TAC-404
87
TAC-404
88
TAC-404
89
TAC-404
90
TAC-404
91
TAC-404
92
TAC-404
93
TAC-404
94
TAC-404
95
TAC-404
96
TAC-404
97
TAC-404
98
TAC-404
99
TAC-404
100
TAC-404
101
TAC-404
102
TAC-404
103
TAC-404
104
TAC-404
105
TAC-404
106
TAC-404
107
TAC-404
108
TAC-404
109
TAC-404
110