Databook Climapro

Data Book
ClimaPRO+_202006_EN
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Contents
1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Functions........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Exclusions....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 APPLICABILITY AND PLANTS OF REFERENCE...................................................................................... 7

2.1 Compatible plants........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Example of application for 4-pipe systems..................................................................................... 7
2.3 2-pipe systems - Cooling only......................................................................................................... 9
2.4 2-pipe systems - Heat and cooling with seasonal switching........................................................... 9
3 FIELD DEVICES......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Temperature sensors (optional).................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Pressure transducers (optional).................................................................................................... 11
3.3 External ambient temperature (standard)..................................................................................... 12
3.4 Flow meters.................................................................................................................................. 13
3.5 MID thermal energy meters.......................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 MID flow meters............................................................................................................................ 14
3.5.2 Pair of MID sensors...................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.3 MID energy meter control unit....................................................................................................... 16
3.5.4 Installation diagrams of the MID meter systems........................................................................... 16
3.5.4.1 Cooling only applications.............................................................................................................. 17
3.5.4.2 Heat pump only (heat + cooling) applications............................................................................... 18
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 20
5 INTERFACING............................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 Operator Panel.............................................................................................................................. 24
5.2 Remote accessibility..................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Measurement of electrical energy................................................................................................. 24
5.4 Interfacing with heating and cooling sets...................................................................................... 25
5.4.1 ModBUS EIA-485.......................................................................................................................... 25
5.4.2 BACnet over IP............................................................................................................................. 25
5.5 Interfacing with BAS/BMS systems............................................................................................... 26
6 GRAPHICAL INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................... 27

6.1 Plant Overview.............................................................................................................................. 30
6.1.1 Hydronic Circuit............................................................................................................................. 30
6.1.2 Charts........................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.3 Source........................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.4 Mode............................................................................................................................................. 32
6.1.5 Diagnostics................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1.6 Efficiency ratio............................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.7 Power absorbed............................................................................................................................ 33
6.2 Unit Details.................................................................................................................................... 34
6.2.1 Refrigerant circuits........................................................................................................................ 35
6.2.2 Power absorbed............................................................................................................................ 35
6.2.3 Unit................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.2.4 Source exchanger......................................................................................................................... 37
6.2.5 User exchanger............................................................................................................................. 37
6.2.6 Free energy and efficiency index.................................................................................................. 38
6.3 Energy Page................................................................................................................................. 39
6.4 Alarms........................................................................................................................................... 41
6.5 Reports......................................................................................................................................... 42

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6.6 Plant schematic (optional)............................................................................................................. 43
7 OPTIMISATION LOGICS............................................................................................................................ 44
7.1 Heating-cooling system................................................................................................................. 44
7.2 Sequencing logics based on ELCAWORLD curves...................................................................... 45
7.2.1 Control sequence.......................................................................................................................... 46
7.2.1.1 Only 80% heat demand with external temp. at 5°C...................................................................... 47
7.2.1.2 Only 80% cooling demand with external temp. at 32°C................................................................ 48
7.2.1.3 Only 20% cooling demand with external temp. at 32°C................................................................ 49
7.2.1.4 50% heat and 50% cooling demand with external temperature at 20°C....................................... 50
7.2.1.5 TECS2-SL-CA 0652 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C).............. 50
7.2.1.6 40% heat and 50% cooling demand with external temp. at 25°C................................................. 51
7.2.2 Power failure of the ClimaPRO+ panel......................................................................................... 53
7.2.3 Power failure of the ClimaPRO+ panel......................................................................................... 53
8 ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR CORRECT DESIGN OF THE CLIMAPRO+.................................................. 54

8.1 Documentation and approvals...................................................................................................... 54
8.2 Water extraction sumps ............................................................................................................... 54
8.3 Pumps........................................................................................................................................... 54

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1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
This document describes the characteristics and available functions of the
ClimaPRO+ optimisation system for heating-cooling systems.
The ClimaPRO+ is not a standard product. Each ClimaPRO+ control panel and
software must be tailored to the specific plant on which it is to be installed.
Contact your local representative for detailed instructions on how to request a

technical-economic proposal for the ClimaPRO+ optimisation system.
1.1 OVERVIEW
Designed for use in both Comfort and Process applications, ClimaPRO+ is a
control system for optimising the heating-cooling system.
ClimaPRO+ controls operation of all the main devices of the heating-cooling

system involved in generating and distribution of the fluids for heating and cooling
the users of the plant.
ClimaPRO+ consists of a hardware and software system that is pre-cabled and

pre-assembled in an electrical panel, to be installed in a designated technical room.
The panel is connected to the cooling units, pumping sets and energy meters, and
to all the temperature, pressure and flow sensors installed in the plant.
ClimaPRO+ is connected to the heating-cooling units via a serial network

for acquiring the main operating variables of each unit (further details on the
communication protocol are given in the section "Interfacing with units").
ClimaPRO+ is also connected to the energy meters for measuring the absorption
data of each unit.
1.2 FUNCTIONS
ClimaPRO+ uses the following functions to control the devices of the plant:
• Activation of the best sequence of units (chillers, heat pumps, 4-pipe

systems) according to the performance profile of each one
• Smart integration of different technologies (screw, scroll and centrifugal
compressors, various types of refrigerant, fixed and variable flow, air and
water source)
• Management of redundancy in critical applications
• General increase of system uptime
• Advanced and optimised management of operation of each unit
1.3 EXCLUSIONS
ClimaPRO+ does not include control and management of the following devices:
• delivery water for filling the plant, and any other functions associated with this
hydraulic system
• water softening systems;
• chemical dosing systems;
• ventilation systems for the control of the air temperature inside the machine
room;
• Users of the plant such as
◦◦ air handling units,
◦◦ fancoil units,

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◦◦ precision conditioners for calculation centres,

◦◦ ring condensation systems for roof-top units and/or direct expansion
system (VRF)
• gas boilers;
• integration of alternative heating systems such as district heating systems
• integration of alternative heating systems such as district cooling systems
• heating-cooling units not produced by MEHITS S.p.A.;
• other devices or functions not specifically mentioned in this document.

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2 APPLICABILITY AND PLANTS OF REFERENCE

2.1 COMPATIBLE PLANTS
ClimaPRO+ is designed for the control and optimisation of any plants consisting of
units of the following types:
• CHILLERS (both standard and free-cooling)

• REVERSIBLE HEAT PUMPS on the cooling circuit
• DEDICATED HEAT PUMPS for production only of hot water for heating and/
or DHW
• INTEGRA on 4-PIPE SYSTEMS
• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units and DEDICATED HEAT PUMPS
• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units, CHILLERS and DEDICATED HEAT
PUMPS
ClimaPRO+ is not designed for the control of plants consisting of units of the
following types:
• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units and CHILLERS

• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units and REVERSIBLE HEAT PUMPS
• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units and CHILLERS
• REVERSIBLE HEAT PUMPS on the hydronic circuit
2.2 EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION FOR 4-PIPE SYSTEMS

Below is an example of configuration of a "typical plant" that helps to explain the
technical-functional characteristics of the ClimaPRO+ system and the operating
principle used to identify the most efficient combination of units and their load
percentage.
Refer to section 8 for further information on the operating principle of the

optimisation motor of the ClimaPRO+. Optimisation logics of this document.
Description of the heating-cooling system:
• 4-pipe system for the simultaneous and independent production of hot and
chilled water in two separate hydraulic rings
• liquid chiller for the production of chilled water
• energy-raiser units for the production of hot and chilled water
• primary circuits for variable flow pumps
Below is the diagram of the plant.

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There is a list and description of the field devices that the ClimaPRO+ needs for control of the plant.
Table of devices required for this configuration
TAG DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION AND POSITION

FM1 Flow meter Flow of cold water exchanged unit 1 - energy-raiser
FM2 Flow meter Flow of hot water exchanged unit 1 - energy-raiser
FM3 Flow meter Flow of cold water exchanged unit 2 - energy-raiser
FM4 Flow meter Flow of hot water exchanged unit 2 - energy-raiser
FM5 Flow meter Flow of cold water exchanged unit 3 - chiller
CHW1 Temperature sensor Common delivery temperature of the primary circuit for chilled water
CHW2 Temperature sensor Common return temperature of the primary circuit for chilled water
LTHW1 Temperature sensor Common delivery temperature of the primary circuit for hot water at low temperature
LTHW2 Temperature sensor Common return temperature of the primary circuit for hot water at low temperature
CHW3 Flow meter Water flow of chilled water decoupler (bi-directional)
LTHW3 Flow meter Water flow of hot water decoupler at low temperature (bi-directional)
The circulation pumps can be either inside or outside the heating-cooling units.

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2.3 2-PIPE SYSTEMS - COOLING ONLY

To use this configuration of the plant, refer to the plant in the previous section "2.4
4-pipe systems - Heat and cooling in automatic and independent production" when
operating in "cooling only" mode.
2.4 2-PIPE SYSTEMS - HEAT AND COOLING WITH SEASONAL

SWITCHING
To use this configuration of the plant, refer to the plant in the previous section "2.2
4-pipe systems - Heat and cooling in automatic and independent production" when
operating in "cooling only" or "heat only" mode with switching of operation on a
seasonal basis.

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3 FIELD DEVICES
All the field devices are not included in standard supply of the ClimaPRO+ system
but are provided as accessories available on request.
3.1 TEMPERATURE SENSORS (OPTIONAL)

The temperature sensors are "active" with 4..20mA signal.
Technical characteristics of the sensor
• length of sensor = from 100mm to 350mm depending on the code (refer to

the table below for the available codes)
• sensor: heat resistance PT100Ω
• connection: 3 wire single
• precision: class IEC 751
• Sump: obtained from pipe
• Process fitting: ½” GAS M+
• Dielectric strength >2000 Vac
• Case: DIN B
• Certification: safe area
• Protection: IP66
Table of available codes
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA LENGTH OF ROD

C512060102 TEMP.SN (S) -20..+100°C 4..20mA 100mm 100mm
The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables must never be installed close to 230...400 Vac power supply
cables or connection cables, or contact connection cables. This reduces the risk of interferences in the communication
between the units and Manager3000+, and therefore measurement errors due to electromagnetic coupling.

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3.2 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS (OPTIONAL)

The differential pressure transducers are installed to measure the pressure
between the delivery (P1) and return (P2) lines of the primary, secondary or source
circuits where necessary.
TECHNICAL DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

Legend
1. electrical connections
2. gaskets
3. ceramic element
4. P2 – process fitting (lowest pressure)
5. P2 – process fitting (highest pressure)
Main technical characteristics:

• operating range from 1 bar to 6 bar depending on the code (refer to the table
below for the available codes)
• Output signal 4..20mA
Type of cable to use:

• cable suited to the type of installation measuring 2 x 1mm2, shielded
• the use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables must never be
installed close to 230...400 Vac power supply cables or connection cables,
or contact connection cables. This reduces the risk of interferences in
the communication between the units and Manager3000+, and therefore
measurement errors due to electromagnetic coupling.
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RANGE OF MEASUREMENT

C512060175 DIFF. PRESSURE (S) 0-1.6BAR (0-23PSI) 0-1,6BAR (0-23PSI)
C512060176 DIFF. PRESSURE (S) 0-2,5BAR (0-36PSI) 0-2,5BAR (0-36PSI)
C512060177 DIFF. PRESSURE (S) 0-4BAR (0-58PSI) 0-4BAR (0-58PSI)
Important notice
The following material is not included in the supply of the differential pressure switch:
• electric connectors (reference point 1 in the table above)

• process connectors (reference points 4 and 5 in the table above)
• brackets for assembly and installation

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3.3 EXTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (STANDARD)

Wall mounted installation external ambient temperature sensor.

Technical characteristics
• Industrial probe with NTC temperature
sensor
• Precision at 20°C: ±0.3°C
• Operating range: -40..60°C, 10..95% RH
• Storage temperature: -20..60°C
• Precision at 20°C: ±2,5% RH
• Analogue output: 4..20mA
• Type of assembly: wall
• Protection IP65 NEMA 4
Type of cable to use:

The use of shielded cables is recommended.
Signal cables must never be installed in the
proximity of power supply cables or contact
connection cables. This reduces the risk of
interferences in the communication between
the units and ClimaPRO+, and therefore
measurement errors due to electromagnetic
coupling.
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RANGE OF MEASUREMENT

C512060175 DIFF. PRESSURE (S) 0-1.6BAR (0-23PSI) 0-1,6BAR (0-23PSI)
C512060176 DIFF. PRESSURE (S) 0-2,5BAR (0-36PSI) 0-2,5BAR (0-36PSI)

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3.4 FLOW METERS

Electromagnetic liquid flow meter for assembly involving insertion with flanged
fittings.
The device comes with a flow sensor and electronic control unit.

• Power supply 115..230 Vac
• Sensor type: electromagnetic
• Device with flow sensor and electronic control unit
• Flanged fitting
• Sensor protection: IP68
• Control unit protection: IP67 (to be considered only if installed on the sensor
and connected with protective gasket
• Model without interface card
The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables must never be

installed in the proximity of power supply cables or contact connection cables.
This reduces the risk of interferences in the communication between the units
and ClimaPRO+, and therefore measurement errors due to electromagnetic
coupling.
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA FLANGED FITTING

C512060082 EL-MAGNETIC FM (S) 2" DN50 PN16 4-20mA 2” DN50
C512060083 EL-MAGNETIC FM (S) 2,5" DN65 PN16 4-20mA 2,5” DN65
3.5 MID THERMAL ENERGY METERS

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Thermal energy meter compliant with the MID directive.
The system consists of the following devices:
• flow meter certified according to the MID directive

• pair of temperature sensors calibrated and certified according to the MID
directive
• thermal energy electronic control unit certified according to the MID directive
Important
The thermal energy meter is used to measure water. Please contact the sales
department of Mitsubishi Electric for advice on measuring fluids with added
ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol.
3.5.1 MID FLOW METERS

Electromagnetic liquid flow meter compliant with the MID directive.
The device comes with a flow sensor and electronic control unit.

• Power supply 24 Vac
• Electrical connection: to the energy meter control unit
MEHITS code C512060146
• Sensor type: electromagnetic
• Liquid temperature: 0..60°C, -5°C..80°C depending on the
model (refer to the table below)
• Device with flow sensor and electronic control unit
• Flanged fitting
• Model without interface card
The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables

must never be installed in the proximity of power supply
cables or contact connection cables. This reduces the risk
of interferences in the communication between the units and
Manager3000+, and therefore measurement errors due to
electromagnetic coupling.
Table of codes available for fluid temperature range 0..60°C.
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA FLANGED FITTING TEMPERATURE

RANGE
C512060185 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 2" DN 50 T<60°C 24V 2” DN 50 0..60°C
C512060186 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 2,5" DN 65 T<60°C 24V 2,5” DN 65 0..60°C
C512060187 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 3" DN 80 T<60°C 24V 3” DN 80 0..60°C
C512060188 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 4" DN100 T<60°C 24V 4” DN 100 0..60°C

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RANGE
Table of codes available for fluid temperature range -5..80°C.

RANGE
C512060210 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 2" DN 50 T>60°C 24V 2” DN 50 -5..80°C
C512060211 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 2,5" DN 65 T>60°C 24V 2,5” DN 65 -5..80°C
C512060212 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 3" DN 80 T>60°C 24V 3” DN 80 -5..80°C
C512060213 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 4" DN100 T>60°C 24V 4” DN 100 -5..80°C
C512060201 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 10" DN250 T<80°C 24V 10” DN 350 -5..80°C
C512060206 EL-MAGNET. FM MID 12" DN300 T<80°C 24V 12” DN 300 -5..80°C
3.5.2 PAIR OF MID SENSORS

The temperature sensors are "passive", to be connected to the energy meter
control unit MEHITS code C512060146.
Technical characteristics of the sensor

• Length of sensor sump = from 135 mm
• Sensor PT500
• Temperature measuring range 0..150°C
• Difference in temperature measuring range 3..100K
• Tolerance class: B in accordance with EN60751
• 2-wire connection to the energy meter control unit MEHITS code
C512060146
• Ambient temperature: +5..55°C

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CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA LENGTH OF SUMP NUMBER OF

SENSORS
C512060147 2 pcs Pt500 TEMP. SENS. 120mm 4-WIRE-MID 135mm 2
The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables must never be installed close to 230...400 Vac power supply
cables or connection cables, or contact connection cables. This reduces the risk of interferences in the communication
between the units and Manager3000+, and therefore measurement errors due to electromagnetic coupling.
3.5.3 MID ENERGY METER CONTROL UNIT

The energy meter control unit receives, from the MID devices in the field, the flow
value and delivery and return temperatures of the pipes for which the thermal
energy is to be measured.

• Power supply 15..454 Vac/dc
• Ambient temperature: +5..55°C
• Measurable temperature: -15..150°C
• Model without EIA-485 Modbus interface card
The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables

must never be installed in the proximity of power supply
cables or contact connection cables. This reduces the risk
of interferences in the communication between the units
and ClimaPRO+, and therefore measurement errors due to
electromagnetic coupling.
CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA CONNECTION TO CLIMAPRO+

C512060146 HEAT METER EIA-485 ModBUS
3.5.4 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS OF THE MID METER SYSTEMS

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Below are two diagrams for installation of the MID meter system for measuring in
cooling only applications and heat pump applications (heat and cooling).
3.5.4.1 COOLING ONLY APPLICATIONS

This application diagram is for measuring the flow and thermal energy of liquid
chillers for cooling only applications.
Power Supply
Return
Delivery
Table of connected devices
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
(1) Flow meter – MID.
a) Flanged sensor
b) Signal converter
(2) Pair of temperature sensors consisting of two PT500 sensitive elements and MID
certified sumps.

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(3) Unshielded 4-wire electrical cable.
Maximum length of conductors 30 m. The cables of the two temperature sensors must
be of the same length.
During installation, any excess cable must be wound into a bundle. The signal cables
cannot be divided and the length of these must not be modified in relation to the
specifications above.
Electrical cables and cabling not supplied by Mitsubishi
(4) MID energy meter
3.5.4.2 HEAT PUMP ONLY (HEAT + COOLING) APPLICATIONS

This application diagram is for measuring the flow and thermal energy of heat
pumps for heat and cooling applications. This application guideline can also be
used for energy-raiser units. In this specific case, the installation of two separate
meter systems is envisaged for the two exchangers of the units that generate cold
and hot liquids.
Return
Delivery

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Table of connected devices
(1) Flow meter – MID.
a) Flanged sensor
b) Signal converter
(2) Pair of temperature sensors consisting of two PT500 sensitive elements and MID
certified sumps.
(3) Unshielded 4-wire electrical cable.
Maximum length of conductors 30 m. The cables of the two temperature sensors must
be of the same length.
During installation, any excess cable must be wound into a bundle. The signal cables
cannot be divided and the length of these must not be modified in relation to the
specifications above.
Electrical cables and cabling not supplied by Mitsubishi
(4) MID energy meter

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4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The manufacturer of the equipment is required to supply a Plant Room System
Manager (or PRSM) for measuring, checking, controlling and optimising the
heating-cooling system, in accordance with the specifications in this document.
The PRSM optimises the heating-cooling system by managing and regulating each
component directly involved in the production and distribution of liquids for heating
and cooling, making use of units (chillers, heat pumps and 4-pipe units), pumping
sets and collateral source devices like cooling towers and dry coolers.
The PRSM performs the following functions:

• Calculates the best activation sequence and load percentage of each unit
according to the efficiency curves to meet the cooling, heat and DHW
demand of the plant in real time
• Activates the sequence of units and controls the load percentage of these
according to the data calculated previously
• Controls the load percentage of each heating and cooling set, reducing the
activation times and limiting overproduction of thermal energy
• Stabilises the plant reducing the thermal and mechanical stresses of the units
• Calculates the Energy Efficiency Ratio in cooling mode (EER) and heating
mode (COP, Coefficient of Performance) and the Total Efficiency Ratio (TER)
for each heating and cooling set and energy-raiser unit
• Calculates the Energy Efficiency Ratio in cooling mode (EER) and heating
mode (COP, Coefficient of Performance) and the Total Efficiency Ratio (TER)
of the entire heating-cooling system considering the absorption of the pumps
and users controlled
• selection of the best activation sequence and load percentage of the source
devices, like the cooling towers and dry coolers (when applicable)
• control of the variable flow pumps of the primary circuits on the basis of the T
delta at the ends of each refrigerant-water exchanger installed on the unit
• control of the variable flow pumps of the secondary circuits
• control of the variable flow pumps of the source circuits
• control of the bypass valves (when applicable)
• automatic generation of a monthly report specifying the main operating
parameters and overall performance of the plant
The PRSM must calculate the energy efficiency ratio for each unit on the basis of
the data obtained by the plant in real time, and reports any decline in performance
by means of a "traffic light" system that uses colours (red, yellow, green) as a
simple way to notify the maintenance staff of the status.
The traffic light system works as follows:
• "green" indicates that the unit is working under ideal design conditions (no
action required)
• "yellow" indicates slight deviation of the levels of energy exchange (the
maintenance staff needs to check the unit)
• "red" indicates a significant drop in the levels of energy exchange (qualified
staff needs to perform specific maintenance in order to resolve any
malfunctions and restore the design efficiency levels).
The system can be viewed on any computer with web browser, either locally or
remotely, via an integrated web server.
Architecture of the software and operating requirements
The PRSM must be based on the Niagara N4 framework® operating system on

which the various components and software modules for management and control
of the heating-cooling system operate.

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It must be possible to access the PRSM system from any PC without the need to
install proprietary software.
Reports and charts
The PRSM must be able to send a PDF report to selected users by e-mail.
The information must be made available in a "Monthly Report" containing the main
operating parameters and the overall performance of the plant
It must be possible to send the report by e-mail to selected users configured in the
PRSM system.
Monthly Report
Report generated automatically on a monthly basis, containing the operating data

of the plant indicated below.
Data at the level of the plant

• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in cooling mode
• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in heating mode
• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in DHW mode
(water at high temperature)
• total free energy produced by the heating-cooling system during the
simultaneous production of hot and chilled water in energy-raiser units (only
for 4-pipe systems)
• total power input of the heating-cooling system
• overall yield of the heating-cooling system.
Data at the level of each unit

• thermal energy produced by each unit in cooling mode
• thermal energy produced by each unit in heating mode (applies only to heat
pumps and energy-raiser units)
• thermal energy produced by each unit in DHW mode (applies only to heat
pumps for the production of DHW)
• free energy produced by energy raiser units during the simultaneous
production of hot and chilled water (only for energy-raiser units)
• total power input of the single unit
• average monthly yield of the single unit
Charts
Automatic chart generating system for checking performance of the plant.
The graphs must be predefined and appear in the Plant Overview section (graphic
page for the general data of the plant) and Energy Page section (graphic page for
the energy data of the plant).
The charts must indicate the trend in real time of the data acquired in the previous
30 minutes of the following variables:
• delivery temperatures of the chilled water primary circuit

• delivery temperatures of the hot water primary circuit
• thermal power in cooling mode
• thermal power in heating mode
• general performance of the plant

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Integration of the plant and compatibility
The PRSM must operate on a stand-alone basis or be integrated in a Building

Management System (BMS) or Building Automation System (BAS) or similar
supplied by third parties.
The PRSM must support all the following standard protocols and communication
buses:
• ModBUS RTU over IEA RS-485

• LonWorks
• BACnet MS / TP
• BACnet over IP
System specifications and PC software requirements
The PRSM must operate on the Niagara N4 Framework® platform.

The PRSM must operate on a web platform without the use of licenses and permit
local and remote access from any PC with web browser connected to the network
without the need to install any additional third party software or to pay for operating
licenses.
The minimum system requirements for the PC are listed below:
• operating system MS Windows® XP, MS Windows® Vista, MS Windows® 7,
MS Windows® 8, MS Windows® 10
• Web browser (Mozilla Firefox, MS Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome)
Electrical and control panel

The PRSM must be housed inside an electric cabinet for indoor installation,
assembled and tested at the factory.
The PRSM is connected to each individual heating and cooling set, to the hot and
chilled water pumping sets of the primary and secondary (if applicable) circuits, to
the pumping sets of the source circuits (if applicable), to the temperature sensors,
to the differential pressure transmitters and to the water flow meters of the plant.
The PRSM must be connected to the network analysers and electrical energy
meters for acquiring the electrical data of each heating and cooling set.
The PRSM is connected to the electronic controllers on board of each heating
and cooling set by means of the EIA RS-485 connection network operating on the
Modbus RTU protocol for the acquisition of the main operating variables.
Electric power and control panel, built to EN60204-1 and EC204-1 standards,
complete with:
• electrical panel ventilation
• system with single or double port
• internal door with epoxy powder coating
• general door lock isolator
• spring clamps of the control circuits
• power supply 230 Vac/50Hz
Factory configuration and testing
Tests carried out during the entire production process in accordance with the
procedures of ISO9001.
The PRSM must be pre-assembled at the factory and contain all the hardware
for control and the cards for interfacing with the devices in the field to monitor the
operating variables of the plant
The PRSM must be programmed and configured at the factory associating all the
logic inputs and outputs to the physical ones, in order to prevent field programming
errors.

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Certificates
• CE – European Union Declaration of Conformity

• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
• 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
• ISO 9001 - Company Quality Management System Certification
• ISO 14001 - Company Environmental Management System Certification.

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5 INTERFACING
5.1 OPERATOR PANEL
When present, the ClimaPRO user interface can be viewed on a 19" touch screen
operator panel which is mounted on the door and can be accessed when the door
is shut.
Figure: ClimaPRO+ panel and examples of graphical interface
5.2 REMOTE ACCESSIBILITY

ClimaPRO has an integrated web server that permits visualisation of the entire
system on web pages that can be accessed in any common web browser from any
PC connected to the network, without the need to install additional software.
The owner of the installed system and/or the final user is responsible for the
hardware and software infrastructure to permit remote connection.
5.3 MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

All the MEHITS units must be equipped with energy analysers on each electrical
panel for measuring power input.
Each unit must be equipped with electrical energy meters; one of the following two
options must therefore be selected when ordering:
• option code 5922, corresponding to an electrical network analyser with EIA-

485 serial interface on ModBUS protocol. This option is certified according to
the MID directive. The acquired data can therefore be used for tax purposes
• option code 5923, corresponding to an electrical network analyser with
BACnet serial interface on IP network. This option is NOT MID certified
The ClimaPRO+ system uses the information on electrical energy to calculate the
performance of the unit and plant.
Refer to the following section "Interfacing with heating and cooling sets" for further
details.

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5.4 INTERFACING WITH HEATING AND COOLING SETS

To allow the ClimaPRO+ to acquire the operating variables of the units, there must
be two options to be selected according to the chosen protocol:
• ModBUS EIA-485, to be selected for the W3000 electronic controller and the
electrical network analyser
• BACnet over IP, to be selected for the W3000 electronic controller and the
electrical network analyser
5.4.1 MODBUS EIA-485

ELECTRICAL NETWORK ANALYSER - OPTION code 5922
This option involves energy meter devices certified according to the MID directive,
annex "B" + annex "D" for the tax measure relating to active energy meters (see
annex MI-003 of the MID directive).
The meter device can be used for the tax measure.
Option "5922" involves:
• installation and cabling of one (1) energy analyser per unit including current
transformers (one for each phase)
• EIA-485 serial interface on ModBUS RTU protocol for connection to the
ClimaPRO system.
• updating to W3000TE control electronics (when necessary)
• software release of the LA09 controller or later versions
INTERFACING WITH W3000 CARD - Option code 4181 Serial card for ModBUS
The option involves installation on the unit of a serial card for networks
communicating with Modbus protocol on EIA-485.
5.4.2 BACNET OVER IP

ELECTRICAL NETWORK ANALYSER - OPTION code 5923
This option involves energy meter devices without MID certification. The meter
device cannot therefore be used for the tax measure.
Option "5923" involves:
• installation and cabling of one (1) energy analyser per unit including current
transformers (one for each phase)
• BACnet serial interface on IP network for direct connection on LAN backbone
network.
• updating to W3000TE control electronics (when necessary)
• software release of the LA09 controller or later versions
INTERFACING WITH W3000 CARD - Option code 4185 Serial card for BacNET
The option involves installation on the W3000 controller on the unit of a serial card
for networks communicating with BACnet protocol on IP network.

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5.5 INTERFACING WITH BAS/BMS SYSTEMS

The ClimaPRO can operate on a stand-alone basis or be integrated in a Building
Management System (BMS) or Building Automation System (BAS) or similar
supplied by third parties.
Specifically, the ClimaPRO system works together with the BMS/BAS via the
selected communication protocol.
ClimaPRO makes available the main operating variables acquired:
• from the plant, by means of the appropriate field devices installed,

• from the chillers, by means of a serial connection with the controllers installed
on the various units.
The BMS/BAS sends the heating and cooling set activation command to the
ClimaPRO system via a physical connection (analogue signal) or voltage-free
contacts on the terminal block (digital contact).
Any variations with regard to the methods of connection between ClimaPRO and
the local BMS/BAS system must be promptly communicated when ordering.
The ClimaPRO system offers the choice of two (2) methods of interfacing:
• ModBUS RTU over serial EIA-485

• BACnet over IP
IMPORTANT
Prioritise the Bacnet over IP communication protocol for interfacing between

ClimaPRO+ and BAS/BMS systems.

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6 GRAPHICAL INTERFACE
The graphical interface of the ClimaPRO+ system is used to navigate the functions
of the system on the following graphic pages:
1. "Plant Overview" page with the data of the plant (standard)

2. "Display unit" pages with data of the individual units (standard)
3. "Energy" page with the energy data of the plants (standard)
4. "Alarms console" page with the list of alarms of the plants and units
(standard)
5. "Report" page with the monthly reports generated by the system (standard)
6. "Plant schematic" page with layout of the plant and location of the various
devices that make up the plant, like the heating-cooling units, pumps, valves
and source devices (optional)
The system data can be accessed at the touch screen provided or via a web
browser by entering the IP address of the ClimaPRO+ in the address bar. The
IP address is set during the commissioning, following the requirements of the
customer.
The supported browsers are Firefox and Google Chrome.
There is no need to install additional plugins.
On the “Login” page, enter the username and the password set during the
commissioning.
There are also two sections shown on each page during navigation for
viewing the common elements:
• HEADER, at the top of the user interface

• FOOTER, at the bottom of the user interface
"HEADER" SECTION

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The "header" section provides some key information and a link to the navigation
menu.
[System Alarms]
The number of current active alarms of the system.
[Menu]
Icon for accessing the menu with a single click.
The icon ( ) opens the navigation menu:
"FOOTER" SECTION
The FOOTER section provides information on the unit.
The icon on the left ( ) opens the INSPECT section for viewing the operating status of all the units of the plant:

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Figure: the Inspect
The elements in the figure are:
1. Section that shows a unit (in this case it is inactive);

2. Icon that shows the status and name of the unit;
3. Type of activity carried out on the water (chilling or heating).
The status of the unit is indicated in the FOOTER section and INSPECT section.
The status may be:
: Unit OFF;
: Unit ON with very good approach;
: Unit ON with medium approach;
: Unit ON with bad approach
Please refer to the user manual for further information on the functions of the
graphical interface.

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6.1 PLANT OVERVIEW

The “Plant Overview” is the main page and provides an immediate overview of the
main data of the plant.
6.1.1 HYDRONIC CIRCUIT

The hydronic circuits of the plant are shown on this page.
Each one is represented as follows:
1. Icon showing the function of the hydronic circuit:
: production of chilled water (e.g. 7°C)
: production of hot water (e.g. 45°C)

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: production of high temperature water (e.g. 65°C)
2. Setpoint of the hydronic circuit.

3. Active percentage of the circuit, or thermal power produced.
4. Inlet and outlet water temperature in the hydronic circuit
6.1.2 CHARTS
In this section of the page are five charts that offer a view of the plant status during
the last 30 minutes.
To switch between charts, simply click on the title of the chart of interest.
The variables shown can be customized depending on the request of the customer.
Figure: Charts section
6.1.3 SOURCE
The data of the source of the plant are shown in this section.
1. External air temperature;

2. External humidity;
3. Temperature of the water entering the source exchanger;
4. Temperature of the water leaving the source exchanger.

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6.1.4 MODE
The operating mode of the plant is indicated in this section.
The icons are described below
Automatic: ClimaPRO+ automatically sets the production of cold/hot

water.
Manual mode
Off
Control from BMS
HT: Production of high temperature water
Chiller: Production of cold water
Free-cooling mode
Heat Pump: Production of hot water
6.1.5 DIAGNOSTICS
This section shows the alarms and alerts of the plant.

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6.1.6 EFFICIENCY RATIO

The total efficiency ratio of the plant is indicated in this section. It is calculated as
the ratio between the total thermic power produced and the total electric power
absorbed.
6.1.7 POWER ABSORBED

The total power absorbed by the plant is indicated in this section.

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6.2 UNIT DETAILS

The “Unit Details” pages provide data of interest regarding the units of the plant.
There are several ways to access this page:
• clicking one of the diamonds ;

• clicking one of the “unit cards” displayed by expanding the “inspect” section.
• From the main menu , selecting the required unit.
The page can be divided into various subsections, each of which is explained
below.

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6.2.1 REFRIGERANT CIRCUITS

The refrigerant circuits of the unit are shown in this section. There can be up to 4
refrigerant circuits, each with 1 or more associated compressors.
This section indicates:
1. Status: the current function of the refrigerant circuit.

The status may be:
a. : cooling;
b. : heating/recovery;
c. : cooling plus recovery;
d. : defrost;
e. : drip phase;
2. Suction: the low pressure value of the refrigerant gas entering the
compressors;
3. Discharge: the high pressure value of the refrigerant gas leaving the
compressors;
4. : if present, indicates that the compressor is controlled by inverter.

5. Type of compressor: there can be up to a maximum of 8 compressors and
the types of these are:
a. : centrifugal compressors;
b. : scroll compressor;
c. : screw compressor.

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6.2.2 POWER ABSORBED

The values of the unit's power input are shown below. These values are provided
by an energy analyser
1. Power: power absorption;

2. Voltage: line voltage;
3. Current: current input;
4. Power Factor: ratio between real power and apparent power.
6.2.3 UNIT
Below is the section on specific display of the unit.
Various details of the unit are given in this section:
1. Unit Name: name of the unit;
2. : Icon shown only when the unit is in alarm mode;
3. : Image showing the unit;
4. Approach evaluation
a. : Good approach;
b. : Medium approach;

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c. : Bad approach.
5. Heat Balance (if present);
6. Current Operation: current status of the unit;
7. Unit Load: load as a percentage of the unit depending on the type of
operation:
a. : active cooling power;
b. : active heating power;
c. : active high temperature power.
6.2.4 SOURCE EXCHANGER
6.2.5 USER EXCHANGER
Indicates the values of the user exchangers:

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1. Symbol indicating the type of exchanger. There are 3 different types:
a. : exchanger for cold water;
b. : exchanger for hot water;
c. : exchanger for high temperature water.
2. Approach values for each circuit of the unit;

3. Produced power;
4. : water flow;
5. : inlet temperature of the water;
6. : temperature setpoint of the liquid;
7. : liquid outlet temperature.
6.2.6 FREE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY INDEX

At the bottom of the page is a section showing the free energy produced during
recovery mode (if present) and the efficiency index of the unit. The efficiency is
shown in a gauge showing the theoretical performance, and a green line showing
the real-time value.

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6.3 ENERGY PAGE

All the relevant information about the energy and performance values is included in
the “Energy Page”.
The page shows:
1. A gauge that shows the total efficiency index of the plant
2. The indicator below shows the cold, hot (if present) and high temperature (if
present) kilowatts produced by the system. It also displays the peak power
levels detected during the operation of the system.

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3. The real time total consumption value with the percentages absorbed by the
different loads in the plant
Absorbed kilowatts
The indicator shows the kilowatts absorbed by the plant and the percentage of
contribution of each part:
• the blue colour identifies the power absorbed by the units

• the grey colour identifies the power absorbed by the pumps
• the orange colour identifies the power absorbed by usage loads (i.e. fancoils,
AHU units, …)
• the yellow colour identifies the power absorbed by auxiliaries loads (i.e.
cooling towers, dry-coolers, …)
4. The electric power absorbed by the units
5. The electric power absorbed by the pumps (split into primary pumps,
secondary pumps and source pumps)
6. The electric power absorbed by the usage loads (i.e. fancoils, AHU units, …)
7. The electric power absorbed by other loads (i.e. cooling towers, dry-coolers,
…)
The page bottom chart shows the same history logs described before in the
Overview.

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6.4 ALARMS
The alarms of the plant can be viewed and managed on the “Alarm Console” page.
The page shows a list of alarms of the plant with a set of information for the purpose of reference, identification and filtering
as required.
Alarms can be acknowledged through the specific button

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6.5 REPORTS
ClimaPRO generates reports every month.
The structure of the report can be customized and must be defined before the
commissioning.
The standard report contains information about:
• power consumption,
• thermal power produced
• total efficiency
Reports can be displayed using the Report section, selecting the desired year and
month.
The report is generated automatically on a monthly basis and contains the operating data of the plant indicated below.
Data at the level of the plant

• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in cooling mode
• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in heating mode
• total thermal energy produced by the heating-cooling system in DHW mode
(water at high temperature)
• total free energy produced by the heating-cooling system during the
simultaneous production of hot and chilled water in energy-raiser units (only
for 4-pipe systems)
• total power input of the heating-cooling system
• overall yield of the heating-cooling system
Data at the level of each unit

• thermal energy produced by each unit in cooling mode
• thermal energy produced by each unit in heating mode (applies only to heat
pumps and energy-raiser units)
• thermal energy produced by each unit in DHW mode (applies only to heat
pumps for the production of DHW)

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• free energy produced by energy raiser units during the simultaneous

production of hot and chilled water (only for energy-raiser units)
• total power input of the single unit
• average monthly yield of the single unit
6.6 PLANT SCHEMATIC (OPTIONAL)

The "Plant schematic" page is the only one that is completely personalised and is
based on the configuration of the plant. The "Plant schematic" is therefore optional
and not available in the standard configuration of the ClimaPRO+ system.
When present, this page shows:
• a schematic representation of the entire plant controlled by ClimaPRO+;

• the position of the field probes (temperature probes, flow sensors, pressure
sensors, …) and the corresponding values;
• the status of pumps, valves, cooling towers;
• the main operating values of the units (setpoint, temperatures, produced
power, …).

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7 OPTIMISATION LOGICS
This document describes one of the possible approaches to control logics of the
plant by way of example, and is to be interpreted as a general guideline.
The control logics of each plant are therefore defined during the design process.
The information provided below is not binding and is to be reconsidered on a case-
by-case basis.
7.1 HEATING-COOLING SYSTEM

The advantages of using the ClimaPRO+ optimisation algorithm are as follows:
• activation of the sequence of heating and cooling sets on the basis of their
performance curves
• increased efficiency during balancing of the loads (heat and cooling), with
less dispersion of energy into the environment
• reduced waste due to overproduction of energy, typical of the control logics of
the resources during operation with "fixed sequence"
• better stabilisation of the plant with reduced thermal and mechanical stresses
of the units and less maintenance
The heating-cooling units are hydraulically connected in parallel to two primary

rings for generating chilled and hot water.
The heating-cooling systems produce hot and chilled water simultaneously and
independently while the cooling sets, connected to the cold ring, produce only
chilled water.
The ClimaPRO+ system selects the best combination of units available on the
basis of the load to be supplied to the plant, considering the performance curves of
each unit and therefore optimising the production of thermal and cooling energy.
The load percentage at which each unit must work is identified in real time in order
to prioritise contemporary load in the production of thermal and cooling energy,
minimising the amount of source energy dispersed into the environment as much
as possible.
In this operating mode, the total efficiency ratio is calculated as follows:
Once the need to connect or disconnect new resources (units and/or power steps)
is established, the optimisation algorithm selects the best sequence to be activated
to meet the heat and cooling loads of the plant, so that variations in load can be
carried out promptly to minimise waste due to possible overproduction of thermal
energy.
The algorithm recalculates the delivery setpoint of the units in order to respect the
overall power to be supplied without compromising the conditions of comfort.

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Figure: process of increasing the efficiency of the unit
7.2 SEQUENCING LOGICS BASED ON ELCAWORLD CURVES

The ClimaPRO+ system optimises the heating-cooling system operating with a
number of hydronic units.
To ensure the conditions of maximum efficiency of the plant, the ClimaPRO+

manages the correct sequence of units in order to prioritise the best operating
condition, measuring the total efficiency ratio in real time.
The units are activated in relation to the operating temperatures of the water
produced and the temperature of the source circuit, identified promptly in the
plant by the field devices connected to the ClimaPRO+ system. The priorities for
activation are therefore always assigned in the interest of pursuing heat-cooling
energy production logics to ensure maximum efficiency, both at partial and full load.
The system calculates the efficiency parameters in a dynamic manner, taking into
account the power input of all the users involved in production of heating-cooling
energy at the site, including therefore the pumps, evaporating towers and dry
coolers.
In detail, the stage-up, i.e. the increase in number of active and operating units,
occurs under at least one of the following conditions:
1. all the active units are operating at a percentage load greater than XX-XX%,
for a sufficiently long period of time (it is an average value calculated with a
period that can generally vary between 15 and 30 minutes),
2. the delivery setpoints are not met,
3. there are units available to be activated,
4. the activation of a new unit does not cause excessive flow at the primary one,
in relation to the nominal data of the plant.
The precise percentage of stage-up is identified on the basis of the data of the
ELCAWORLD tool, as the point of maximum efficiency.

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7.2.1 CONTROL SEQUENCE

Below is an example of a variable flow system.
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION CONTROL

Type of plant 4-pipe with simultaneous and independent production of hot and chilled ---
water
Type of source Air-cooled unit ---
Unit type 1. Energy-raiser ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2622 ClimaPRO+
2. Energy-raiser ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2722
3. Energy-raiser i-FX-Q2-SL-CA 1102
4. Chiller TECS2-SL-CA 0652
5. Chiller TECS2-SL-CA 0652
Primary cold circuits 4 variable flow pumps on shared manifold ClimaPRO+

Primary hot circuits 3 variable flow pumps on shared manifold ClimaPRO+
Primary-secondary 1 bi-directional flow meter ClimaPRO+
cold separator
Primary-secondary 1 bi-directional flow meter ClimaPRO+
cold separator
Secondary cold 5 variable flow pumps BMS
circuits
Secondary hot circuits 4 variable flow pumps BMS
IMPORTANT NOTE
In this specific plant, the ClimaPRO+ system involves control of the pumps of only the primary circuits. The pumps of the
secondary circuits are controlled by the BMS system
The five (5) cases are now analysed considering some plausible situations, and the manner in which the ClimaPRO+
system defines the unit activation sequence is illustrated.

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7.2.1.1 ONLY 80% HEAT DEMAND WITH EXTERNAL TEMP. AT 5°C

Imagine that there is only demand for heat and that the demand is 80% of the
total heating capacity of the plant. In this case, the ClimaPRO+ considers only the
energy-raiser units since these are the only ones that can produce hot water in the
plant concerned.
The consumption and performance values of the units indicated in the table are in
relation to an external air temperature of 5°C.
ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2622 – partial loads in heating mode (IN/OUT temperatures 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (kWh) 576 519 461 404 346 288 231 173 115 58
Total power input (kW) 174.1 158 142 130.2 117.7 98.7 79.7 60.7 42.5 24.3
COP 3.31 3.28 3.25 3.1 2.94 2.92 2.89 2.85 2.71 2.37
ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2722 – partial loads in heating mode (IN/OUT temperatures 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (kWh) 671 604 537 470 402 335 268 201 134 67
Total power input (kW) 203.3 184.1 165 146.3 127.8 108.1 87.2 66.30 46 26
COP 3.3 3.28 3.25 3.21 3.15 3.1 3.08 3.03 2.91 2.58
i-FX-Q2-SL-CA 1102 – partial loads in heating mode (IN/OUT temperatures 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (kWh) 958 863 767 671 575 479 383 288 192 96
Total power input (kW) 284.6 254 223.8 193.5 163.4 136.3 111.3 86.3 58 32.5
COP 3.37 3.4 3.43 3.47 3.52 3.52 3.44 3.33 3.3 2.94

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The total power of the plant in heating only mode is 2205 kW. A demand of 80%
corresponds to about 1764 kW, a situation that requires all three INTEGRA units to
run at about 80% of their load.
As the demand for heating increases, ClimaPRO+ enables activation first of the
i-FX-Q2 and then of the ERACS2 2722 and lastly of the ERACS2 2622.
ELCAWORLD activation sequences, in order of priority:

1. i-FX-Q2 55%
2. ERACS2-Q 2622 100%
3. ERACS2-Q 2722 100%
4. TECS2 off
7.2.1.2 ONLY 80% COOLING DEMAND WITH EXTERNAL TEMP. AT 32°C

The consumption and performance values of the units indicated in the table are in
relation to an external air temperature of 32°C.
ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2622 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 616 554 493 431 370 308 246 185 123 62
Total power input (kW) 195.9 170.3 145.7 129.4 113.2 95 76.5 58 40.4 22.9
EER 3.14 3.26 3.38 3.33 3.27 3.24 3.22 3.19 3.05 2.69
ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2722 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 696 627 557 488 418 348 279 209 139 70
Total power input (kW) 213.8 186.2 158.6 137.8 119.1 100.1 80.7 61.2 42.4 23.9
EER 3.26 3.37 3.51 3.54 3.51 3.48 3.45 3.41 3.29 2.92
i-FX-Q2-SL-CA 1102 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 1070 963 856 749 642 535 428 321 214 107
Total power input (kW) 348 290.6 247.5 205.8 174 142.3 111.1 84.3 55.2 30.4
EER 3.07 3.32 3.46 3.64 3.69 3.76 3.85 3.81 3.88 3.52
TECS2-SL-CA 0652 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 680 612 544 476 408 340 272 204 136 68
Total power input (kW) 196.4 172.2 149 132.6 101.7 80.4 63.2 48.2 31.6 17.8
EER 3.46 3.55 3.65 3.59 4.01 4.23 4.3 4.23 4.3 3.82

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The total power of the plant in cooling only mode is 3742 kW. A demand of 70%
corresponds to about 2619 kW, a situation which requires ClimaPRO+ to enable
activation of all the units. As demand increases, the first units that are activated are
the TECS2 units since they are the most efficient.
ELCAWORLD activation sequences, in order of priority
1. TECS2 60%
2. i-FX 60%
3. ERACS2 2622 90%
4. ERACS2 2722 90%
7.2.1.3 ONLY 20% COOLING DEMAND WITH EXTERNAL TEMP. AT 32°C

The activation priorities are defined considering the same data in the previous
section 7.2.1.2, where a demand for cooling only of 20% corresponds to about 748
kW.
In this situation, ClimaPRO+ enables activation of the two TECS2 chillers which,
working at about half load, can meet the demand with an efficiency value of
EER>4.
1. TECS2 50%
2. ERACS2 2622 off
3. ERACS2 2722 off
4. i-FX off

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7.2.1.4 50% HEAT AND 50% COOLING DEMAND WITH EXTERNAL

TEMPERATURE AT 20°C
In this case where there is demand for both heat and cooling, energy-raiser
units can be useful since they can ensure very high performance due to the
simultaneous presence of hot and cold loads. The power consumption and
performance with external air at a temperature of 20°C are given below.
ERACS2-Q-SL-CA 2622 – partial loads in total recovery mode (temperatures 12°C/7°C – 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Cooling load (kWh) 616 554.4 492.8 431.2 369.6 308 246.4 184.8 123.2 61.6
Heat load (kWh) 576.4 518.8 461.1 403.5 345.8 288.2 230.6 172.9 115.3 57.60
Total power input (kW) 158.5 142.6 127.4 115 102.5 87.1 70.1 53.1 36.9 20.8
TER 7.52 7.53 7.49 7.26 6.98 6.85 6.8 6.74 6.46 5.73
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Cooling load (kWh) 696.4 626.8 557.1 487.5 417.8 348.2 278.6 208.9 139.3 69.6
Heat load (kWh) 670.7 603.6 536.6 469.5 402.4 335.4 268.3 201.2 134.1 67.1
Total power input (kW) 181.8 162.7 143.8 127 111 94.9 76.4 57.9 40 22.4
TER 7.52 7.56 7.61 7.54 7.39 7.2 7.16 7.08 6.84 6.1
i-FX-Q2-SL-CA 1102 – partial loads in total recovery mode (temperatures 12°C/7°C – 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Heating load (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Cooling load (kWh) 1070 963.3 856.2 749.2 642.2 535.2 428.1 321.1 214.1 107
Heat load (kWh) 958.4 862.6 766.8 670.9 575.1 479.2 383.4 287.5 191.7 95.8
TER 7.21 7.27 7.32 7.3 7.29 7.26 7.11 6.97 6.98 6.48
7.2.1.5 TECS2-SL-CA 0652 – PARTIAL LOADS IN COOLING MODE (IN/OUT

TEMPERATURES 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 728 655 582 510 437 364 291 218 146 73
EER 4.92 5.09 5.3 5.46 5.55 5.76 6.12 6.03 6.73 6.16

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A demand of 50% of power in cooling mode corresponds to about 1871 kW, while a
demand of 50% of power in heating mode corresponds to about 1103 kW.
In this case the ClimaPRO+ enables activation of the two ERACS energy-raiser
units which, working at a load of about 80%, can meet all the heating demand.
The remaining demand for cooling is met by the two TECS2-Q units which, under
conditions of low load, are much more efficient than the i-FX-Q2 units in "cooling
only" mode.
1. TECS2 50%
2. i-FX 64%
3. ERACS2 2722 75%
4. ERACS2 2622 off
7.2.1.6 40% HEAT AND 50% COOLING DEMAND WITH EXTERNAL TEMP.
AT 25°C
The consumption and performance values at the temperature of 25°C are as

follows.
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 616 554.4 492.8 431.2 369.6 308 246.4 184.8 123.2 61.6
Heating load (kWh) 576.4 518.8 461.1 403.5 345.8 288.2 230.6 172.9 115.3 57.6
Total power input (kW) 163.7 147 131.1 118.4 105.7 89.7 72.2 54.7 38.1 21.5
TER 7.28 7.3 7.28 7.05 6.77 6.65 6.61 6.54 6.26 5.54

ClimaPRO+
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 696.4 626.8 557.1 487.5 417.8 348.2 278.6 208.9 139.3 69.60
Heating load (kWh) 670.7 603.6 536.6 469.5 402.4 335.4 268.3 201.2 134.1 67.1
Total power input (kW) 187 167.1 147.3 130.1 113.8 97.20 78.20 59.40 41 22.90
TER 7.31 7.36 7.42 7.36 7.21 7.03 6.99 6.9 6.67 5.97
i-FX-Q2-SL-CA 1102 – partial loads in total recovery mode (temperatures 12°C/7°C – 40°C/45°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 1070 963.3 856.2 749.2 642.2 535.2 428.1 321.1 214.1 107
Heating load (kWh) 958.4 862.6 766.8 670.9 575.1 479.2 383.4 287.5 191.7 95.8
Total power input (kW) 294.2 261 230.2 201.4 173.1 145 118 90.3 60.2 32.5
TER 6.89 7 7.05 7.05 7.03 7 6.88 6.74 6.74 6.24
TECS2-SL-CA 0652 – partial loads in cooling mode (IN/OUT temperatures 12°C/7°C)
LOAD (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Cooling load (kWh) 722 650 578 505 433 361 289 217 144 72
EER 4.27 4.41 4.57 4.6 4.79 5.07 5.32 5.25 5.54 4.97
A demand of 50% of power in cooling mode corresponds to about 1871 kW, while
a demand of 40% of power in heating mode corresponds to about 882 kW. In this
case the ClimaPRO+ enables activation of the ERACS2 2722 and i-FX to meet the
demand in heating mode. These units produce chilled water at the same time, but
not a sufficient amount to meet the entire demand of the plant.
Prioritising the activation of the two (2) TECS2 units is therefore the best solution to
meet all the demand.

ClimaPRO+
1. TECS2 50%
2. i-FX 60%
3. ERACS2 2722 80%
4. ERACS2 2622 off
7.2.2 POWER FAILURE OF THE CLIMAPRO+ PANEL

With the ClimaPRO+ system in the specific configuration described above,
management of the units and primary pumps takes the following controls into
account:
• Plant demand (kW) of the secondary circuit (average calculation value 15/30
minutes). Refer to the ELCAWORLD curves above relating to the various
load conditions.
• Temperature setpoint (control with heat/cooling delivery temperature).
Calculation of the delivery setpoint is also essential to ensure correct
management of the unit load and to save energy. The calculation logics differ
according to the characteristics of the building. In this case, the calculation
considers the heat/cooling demand of the BMS and the external temperature
and humidity, comparing the data with the ambient temperature of the
building.
• Management of flow - control in the bypass with flow sensor, as described
above, in both the hot and cold circuits.
• Demand limit - this function is used for operation at night, for managing the
load of the unit, and for the water treatment function.
The data read by the BMS over the BACnet protocol, for the purpose of improving
load management, are for this specific configuration:
• Reading of loads and power input of the pumps of the primary hot/cold
circuits
• Reading of status, alarms and speed of the pumps of the secondary circuits
• Delivery/return temperature of the secondary circuits
Additional integrated logics:
• Anti-freeze control, with starting of the pumps, when the temperature read in
the pipes is below the setpoint value
• Management of constant temperature of the hot and cold rings
• Optimised night management to minimise noise, selecting the quietest units
and making them run at partial load
7.2.3 POWER FAILURE OF THE CLIMAPRO+ PANEL

In the case of power failure of the ClimaPRO+ panel, since the electronics are not
able to perform control and signalling, the system switches off all the resources of
the system to avoid unwanted situations in which, for example, a pump runs with
the valves closed.
Various needs must be identified beforehand and assessed in relation to the

characteristics of the plant. Any logics for starting the unit in case of power failure
of the ClimaPRO+ panel (generally not possible for water units where management
also of the sumps with a controller is necessary).

ClimaPRO+
8 ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR CORRECT DESIGN OF THE CLIMAPRO+

8.1 DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVALS
The following countersigned documentation is required before MEHITS can
proceed with design of a ClimaPRO+ system:
1. List of control points of the ClimaPRO+

2. Functional diagram with layout of the field components and devices controlled
by the ClimaPRO+ system
3. Technical specifications of all the components and devices connected to the
ClimaPRO+ system
4. Description of operation of the plant by the designer/installer.
With reference to the previous point "3. Technical specifications of all the
components and devices connected to the ClimaPRO+ system", all the following
technical specifications must be available:
• motorised valves for isolating the unit and/or plant

• 2/3-way modulating flow control valves
• circulation pumps and control inverter (information on status, alarm,
instantaneous consumption, frequency) and acquisition mode (voltage-free
contact, 4..20 mA or ModBUS / BACnet MSTP serial line).
• dry coolers and cooling towers
• temperature and/or humidity sensors, pressure and/or differential pressure
transducers, flow meters, thermal and/or electrical energy meters, when not
supplied by MEHITS (all or in part)
The possibility of receiving the following documents is also required:
• Load curves of the building,

• Plant layout file and any plans (vectorial format)
• Project specifications
8.2 WATER EXTRACTION SUMPS

In the case of plants with sumps, the following instructions must be followed.
• Install a modulating bypass valve between the intake and return circuits, to
permit temperature control of the return water;
• In the case of filters, install a differential pressure sensor between the two
ends of the filter for monitoring its cleanliness.
• Check for any limits required by law for the removal and discharging of water
to the aquifer, and notify MEHITS of the restrictions (to be reported in the
design documentation if necessary, as indicated previously in section 8.1).
8.3 PUMPS
For all the pumps of the plant controlled by the ClimaPRO+ system, check the
presence of the necessary information referred to in section 8.1.
The presence of self-modulating pumps equipped with sensor must be indicated.
With regard to sets of twin pumps, ClimaPRO+ envisages rotation of the active
pump according to a principle of balancing the work hours. The period that elapses
between exchange of the pumps is typically set on a temporal basis of seven (7)
days.
Different needs must be indicated before development of the ClimaPRO+ software.

ClimaPRO+

Head Office: M11 - Via Caduti di Cefalonia 1 - 36061 Bassano del Grappa (VI) - Italy
Tel (+39) 0424 509 500 - Fax (+39) 0424 509 509
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Data Book

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 2 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

2 APPLICABILITY AND PLANTS OF REFERENCE...................................................................................... 7

6 GRAPHICAL INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................... 27

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 3 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

6.6 Plant schematic (optional)............................................................................................................. 43

8 ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR CORRECT DESIGN OF THE CLIMAPRO+.................................................. 54

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 4 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

Contact your local representative for detailed instructions on how to request a

ClimaPRO+ controls operation of all the main devices of the heating-cooling

ClimaPRO+ consists of a hardware and software system that is pre-cabled and

ClimaPRO+ is connected to the heating-cooling units via a serial network

• Activation of the best sequence of units (chillers, heat pumps, 4-pipe

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 5 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

◦◦ precision conditioners for calculation centres,

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 6 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

2 APPLICABILITY AND PLANTS OF REFERENCE

• CHILLERS (both standard and free-cooling)

• Combination of INTEGRA 4-PIPE units and CHILLERS

2.2 EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION FOR 4-PIPE SYSTEMS

Refer to section 8 for further information on the operating principle of the

Description of the heating-cooling system:

Below is the diagram of the plant.

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 7 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

Table of devices required for this configuration

TAG DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION AND POSITION

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 8 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

2.3 2-PIPE SYSTEMS - COOLING ONLY

2.4 2-PIPE SYSTEMS - HEAT AND COOLING WITH SEASONAL

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 9 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

3.1 TEMPERATURE SENSORS (OPTIONAL)

Technical characteristics of the sensor

• length of sensor = from 100mm to 350mm depending on the code (refer to

Table of available codes

CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA LENGTH OF ROD

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 10 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

3.2 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS (OPTIONAL)

TECHNICAL DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

Main technical characteristics:

Type of cable to use:

Table of available codes

CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RANGE OF MEASUREMENT

• electric connectors (reference point 1 in the table above)

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 11 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

3.3 EXTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (STANDARD)

TECHNICAL DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

Type of cable to use:

Table of available codes

CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RANGE OF MEASUREMENT

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 12 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

3.4 FLOW METERS

TECHNICAL DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

The use of shielded cables is recommended. Signal cables must never be

Table of available codes

CODE DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA FLANGED FITTING

3.5 MID THERMAL ENERGY METERS

MEHITS S.p.A. - DATA BOOK 13 <ClimaPRO+_202006_EN>

Thermal energy meter compliant with the MID directive.