
Operating instructionsThe right temperature worldwideVariocoolVC 600, VC 1200 (W), VC 2000 (W), VC 3000 (W),VC 5000 (W), VC 7000 (W), VC 10000 (W)Circ
1.9 Personnel qualification Operating personnelOperating personnel are personnel who have been instructed byspecialist personnel about the intended
BESTÄTIGUNG / CONFIRMATION / CONFIRMATIONFormblatt / Form / Formulaire: Unbedenk.docErstellt / published / établi: LSCÄnd.-Stand / config-level / V
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1.12 Structure of the safety instructions A safety instruction of the type "Danger" indicates an immedi-ately hazardous situation. Thi
A "notice" warns about possible property or environmentaldamage.NOTICE!Type and sourceConsequences in the case of non-compliance Measure 1
2 Unpacking DANGER!Transport damageElectric shock Inspect the device for transport damage beforecommissioning. Never put the device into operatio
3 Design and function 3.1 Device types The type designation of the devices is composed of the followingintegral parts.Element DescriptionVC Vari
3.2 Design of the device Fig. 1: Front side1 Filler nozzle with cover2 Control panel3 Manometer (starting with VC 1200 (W))4 Mains power switch5 Al
Fig. 2: Rear side VC 5000 W1 Pump connection, outlet2 Bypass adjusting wheel (starting with VC 1200 (W))3 Pump connection, return4 Drain tap5 Water co
3.3 Controls 3.3.1 Mains power switch The mains power switch can be toggled between the followingpositions: In position [I], the device is swit
Detailed information about the technical data of thepump can be found in Ä Chapter 11.3 ‘Standard andoptional pumps’ on page 85.3.4.2 Manometer The
Note the following: The equipment connected to the low voltage inputs and out-puts must have safe separation from dangerous voltagesaccording to DIN
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Detailed information for the connection and use of these interfacescan be found in the operating manual of the respective LAUDAinterface module.3.5
Sound insulation is possible as an option for theVC 5000 (W),VC 7000 (W) and VC 10000 (W) devices. This option is only pos-sible at the factory.Coolin
Specification DescriptionFuse optional heater fuse used in the device; onlyapplicable for devices withoptional heaterClass according to DIN12876-1Devi
4 Before commissioning 4.1 EMC classification Approval of the devices according to EMC classificationCountries EMC classEurope Class BThis class
“This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003”(ICES = Interference Causing Equipment Standards)".« Cet appareil numérique de la
2. Lock the castors of the device. Press the lever downward tolock them.3. Attach the "Hot surface" warning sticker in a clearly visibleposi
TypeDevicePump con-nectionRequired accesso-riesMaximumoperatingpressureClearwidth xouterdiameterin mmTem-peraturerange in°CCata-loguenumberEPDM tube,
Note the following: Temperature control tubes: Always use the largest possiblediameters and shortest possible tube lengths in the externalcircuit.If
Data Value UnitHydrogen carbonate [HCO3-] / Sul-phates [SO4 2-]> 1.0Water hardness (alkaline earth ionscontent)0.71 - 1.52 mmol/LHydrogen carbonate
Prevent kinking or squeezing of the tubes. We recommend using a leak detector with water shut-off toprevent damage due to cooling water system leak
Table of contents1Safety...
Note the following: The equipment connected to the low voltage inputs and out-puts must have safe separation from dangerous voltagesaccording to DIN
Personnel:Operating personnel1. The device and the PC are switched on.2. Connect the device and the PC using a USB cable.The USB cable is not include
1. Touch the grounded, bare metal stainless steel rear side ofthe circulation chiller to discharge any electrostatic charge.2. Remove the module from
5 Commissioning 5.1 LAUDA heat transfer liquids Note the following: The heat transfer liquids each cover a recommended tem-perature range and m
The water must be free of impurities. Water containing iron isunsuitable due to rust formation and untreated river water isunsuitable due to algae f
To fill an external consumer, press the Standby softkey whenthere is sufficient fill level to start the pump. The heat transfer liquidnow pumped int
WARNING!Spraying of heat transfer liquidElectric shock Avoid spraying heat transfer liquid. Use a funnel forfilling.1. Close the drain tap. Turn the
5. Fill the device with heat transfer liquid. In doing so, monitorthe display on the screen and the audible signal of thedevice.If necessary, use a fu
Personnel:Operating personnelCAUTION!Bursting of the external consumerScalding, frostbite, impact, cutting A bypass regulator is provided to set the
6 Operation 6.1 General safety instructions CAUTION!Overheating beyond maximum operation tem-perature in the event of a faultBurns, scalding In
4.4.2 Connecting cooling water... 284.5Interfaces...
Fig. 12: Menu structure part 1OperationVariocool 40
Fig. 13: Menu structure part 2Menu structure for Graph, Clockand StandbyOperationVariocool 41
6.4 Switching on the device Personnel:Operating personnel1. Switch on the device using the mains power switch.A signal tone sounds.Further inform
1 External actual temperature Text (depending on set controlvariable, the internal actual temperature Tint is also displayedhere)2 Setpoint value Tset
6.5.2 Menu window 1. You can perform the following steps to reach the main menu: Press the ENTER button in the basic window. If you are in a subm
1. You have the following options: Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to navigatebetween the menu items. Press the RIGHT arrow button to select a sub
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Change to the main menu.2.Select the menu item Setup Temp. limits.3. Select one of the following options: Select t
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Press the [Standby] softkey button.The device is in the standby operating mode. TheStandby entry in the softkey bar
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Change to the main menu.2.Select the menu item Setup Control Setpoint offset.3. Select one of the following optio
6.10 Control The internal and external control parameters are preset at the fac-tory for operation as circulation chiller (with water as heat trans
6.11.3 Setting display brightness... 556.11.4Specifying startin
The viscosity of the heat transfer liquid changes very strongly withthe temperature. The liquids have higher viscosity at low tempera-tures. Therefore
If the proportional range is selected too small, the P part on thecontrol value is at 100 % for a very long time. This value thenreduces more quickly
6.10.3 Overview of internal control parameters The internal control compares the setpoint value with the outlettemperature and calculates the contr
3. Confirm with the OK button.Selection of the menu item Tv manual/auto activatesmanual or automatic adjustment of the parametersdepending on the p
The temperature limits Tih and Til also influence thecontrol.6.10.6 Adjusting external control parameters Personnel:Operating personnel1.Selec
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Change to the main menu.2.Select the menu item Setup Basic setup Sounds.3. Select one of the options depending on
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Change to the main menu.2.Select the menu item Setup Basic setup Autostart.3. Select one of the following options
6.11.6 Configuring alarm level for fill level A warning about low level of the device is usually output on thedevice starting from the second level
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Change to the main menu.2.Select the menu item Setup Basic setup Language.3. Select any of the available language
2.Select the menu item Setup Calibration Factory Calibration.3. Select one of the following options: Selecting no returns to the previous displa
9.1 Draining device... 799.2Dra
3. Select one of the following options in the input window: Selecting no returns to the previous display withoutmaking any changes. Selecting yes
2. You can navigate through the list using the UP and DOWNarrow buttons.The following information is displayed for each message: The relevant module
6.15.5 Displaying device type The device type is shown directly at the menu item Type in theDevice Status menu.6.15.6 Displaying serial numbers
Setting DescriptionTolerance Tolerance defines the level of accuracy withwhich the end temperature should bereached before the next segment will be pr
afterwards (- - - -, edited)No. Tend hh mm Tol PumpS1 S2 S3Start 30.00 -- -- 0.1 --- off off off2 50.00 0 20 0.0 --- off off off3 50.00 0 20 0.1 --- o
The tolerance field enables precise adherence to the delaytime at a specific temperature. Only after the actual tem-perature of the tolerance range
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Select the menu item Edit for the selected program.2. You can now edit the segments.Personnel:Operating personnelN
Personnel:Operating personnel1. Navigate to the segment below which the new segmentshould be inserted.2. Navigate to the No. column in this segment.3
2. The currently running program opens.3. You can now edit the segments of the currently running pro-gram.Personnel:Operating personnel1. When you ha
6.16.5 Starting, interrupting and ending a program Personnel:Operating personnel1. Select the Status menu item for the selected program.2. You h
1 Safety 1.1 General safety instructions The devices must only be operated for the intended use underthe conditions stated in this operating m
7 Maintenance 7.1 General safety instructions DANGER!Contact with live or moving partsElectric shock, impact, cutting, crushing The device must
Interval Maintenance workmonthly Inspection of the drain tap by visual inspection from the outsideInspection of the external tubes for material fatigu
7.4 Cleaning air-cooled condenser Personnel:Operating personnel1. Switch off the device.2. Remove the front panel carefully. Pull the panel to the
7.6 Decalcifying cooling water circuit Personnel:Operating personnel1. Switch off the device and prepare the decalcification processaccordingly.Th
8 Faults 8.1 Alarms, errors and warnings Any alarms, error signals and warnings triggered on the device areshown as plain text on the screen.Ala
Code English output Description15 Digital Input Malfunction at the digital input20 T ext Ethernet No signal for actual value via the Ethernet module8.
1. Eliminate the cause of the error.2. After cooling down, lock the display using the OK button.The device restarts.8.5 Warnings - control system
Code English output Description024 SW Pump 2 old Software version of pump 2 too old025 SW Pump 3 old Software version of pump 3 too old026 SW HTC old
Code English output Description113 SW Cool too old Software version of cooling module too old114 SW Analog too old Software version of analogue module
9 Decommissioning 9.1 Draining device Personnel:Operating personnelWARNING!Contact with hot/cold heat transfer liquidScalding, frostbite Bring
1.2 Intended use The present device is exclusively permitted to be used for tem-pering and delivering non-combustible heat transfer liquids in aclo
9.2 Draining condenser (only water-cooled devices) Personnel:Operating personnel1. Temper the device to approx. 20 °C. Switch off the device.2. Un
10 Disposal 10.1 Disposing of refrigerant The refrigerant must be disposed of in accordance with EC regula-tions 303/2008/EC in combination with
11 Technical data 11.1 General data The device sound pressure level of the devices is below70 dB. In accordance with EC Directive 2006/42/EC, th
Operating tem-perature rangeOperating tem-perature rangewith optionalheaterTemperaturestabilityDimensions(W x D x H)Weight °C °C K mm kgVC 600 -20 .
Clearance around thedeviceExhaust air (air-cooled devices)VC 7000 W 20/20/0/0 ---VC 10000 50/50/20/20 4500VC 10000 W 20/20/0/0 ---Power consumption -
Thread G ¾" and olive ½"Cooling capacity Coolingcapacity(20 °C)Coolingcapacity (10 ℃)Coolingcapacity (0 ℃)Coolingcapacity(-10 ℃)Coolingcap
Maximum/min-imum fillingvolumeMaximum flowpressureMaximum flowratePump connec-tionDrain tapVC 5000 (W) 33/20 3.2 37G ¾ (15),olive ¾"G ½"VC
Alternating current VC 1200 (W) and VC 2000 (W)230 V; 50 Hz LWG 176, 177, 182, 183200 V; 50/60 Hz* LWG 576, 577, 582, 583208-220 V; 60 Hz LWG 876, 877
Fig. 76: Characteristic curves of the optional pumpsOption: Pump 3.2 bar; 37 litres per minuteAlternating current VC 1200 (W) VC 2000 (W)230 V; 50 Hz
Option: Pump 5 bar; 60 litres per minuteThree-phase current VC 5000 (W) VC 7000 (W) VC 10000 (W)400 V; 3/N/PE~50 Hz LWZ 2106 LWZ 2106 LWZ 2106208-220
In each case, the heat transfer liquids cover a specific tem-perature range. This temperature range must match the tem-perature range of your applic
Heat output and power consumptionAlternating current VC 1200 (W) VC 2000 (W) VC 3000 (W) Unit230 V; 50 Hz Heat output 1.5 1.5 1.5 kWPower consu
11.5 Line fuse Alternating current VC 600230 V; 50 Hz T6 Awith optional heater T10 A220 V; 60 Hz T6 Awith optional heater T10 A115 V; 60 Hz T10 Awi
11.6 Catalogue numbers Alternating current VC 600230 V; 50 Hz LWG 175220 V; 60 Hz LWG 275115 V; 60 Hz LWG 475100 V; 50/60 Hz LWG 675Alternating cur
12 Accessories The following accessories are available for all devices.Top module slot (57 mm x 27 mm)Accessories Catalogue numberAnalogue module L
13 General 13.1 Copyright This manual is protected by copyright and is exclusively intendedfor the purchaser for internal use.The transfer of th
13.5 EC conformity The device complies with the basic occupational health and safetyrequirements of the Directives listed below. Machinery Directi
14 Index AAccessoriesModules... 93Optional (modules)...
Softkey bar... 42Status display (structure)... 42Displaying serial num
OOffset (internal actual temperature)Calibration..... 58Reset....
UUnpacking............... 13USB interfaceEstablishing connection......... 30Inst
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