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GForce System is a microprocessor-based control system that provides a user-friendly interface for managing your refrigeration system, while also providing you with new tools for effectively managing your energy usage. The GForce System Control Panel is highly compatible with outside communications, through a secure Ethernet network, new or existing, a remote user is able to view and access the panel as if standing right in front of it. The GForce System Control Panel includes a large 15” diagonal, full 32-bit-color, LCD display with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution and a 120° viewing angle.
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Microprocessor Control System Keeping You In “Touch” With Your Refrigeration System... ...and providing new tools for effectively managing your energy usage Refrigeration Technologies/ GEA FES, Inc. GEA FES, Inc., the first compressor package manufacturer to provide microprocessor-based control for screw compressor packages and systems, continues to enhance the GForce™ control panel, the most operator-friendly, practical, and easy-to-use control panel in the industry. 2 The GForce™ Panel can do the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Screw compressor control Rotary/Reciprocating compressor control Centrifugal compressor control Compressor sequencing Condenser fan/pump sequencing Air unit cooling & defrost control Vessel & Pump package control Chiller control Refrigerant leak detection kW limiting/load shedding All of these functions and many more are possible in a single, or distributed across multiple, GForce™ panels. GForce™ Panels to replace existing controls are available for, and have been installed on the following compressors: All types of FES packages, Grasso, Mycom, Howden WRV & XRV, Dunham-Bush, Kobe, Sullair, Frick, Stal and Sabroe twin screws; Vilter and Hall single-screws; single and compound recips manufactured by Grasso, Vilter, Mycom, Sabroe & Frick/York; and York and Carrier Centrifugals. Easy Ethernet Communications The GForce™ Ethernet port makes the panel highly compatible with outside communications. Through a secure Ethernet network, new or existing, a remote user is able to view and access the panel as if standing right in front of it. Free FES supplied software or any Java-enabled web browser can be used; no additional software is needed. A dedicated network can be built using only an Ethernet switch and standard Ethernet CAT5 cable running to each GForce™ panel and to the remote viewing computer. It’s as simple as that! The GForce™ panel’s Ethernet Port also supports Modbus/TCP/IP industry standard protocols as well as Ethernet/IP protocol for providing access to an FES MicroLINK SCADA System, a PLC, the plant’s DCS, or any other supervisory system. Existing ComMENT Network? A ComMENT Network interface option available for GForce™ panels makes new FES compressors backward compatible with existing Micro-III based sequencing via the FES ComMENT Network. 3 General Description Reliable & Secure Built on an industrial processor hardware platform and utilizing the proven Microsoft Windows® XP Embedded operating system software, the GForce™ Panel provides the reliability required by the Industry. Industrial Processor Assembly Three levels of “watchdog” protection are designed into the panel hardware and software to ensure that the compressor (or other equipment) is only driven when the panel is working properly. Even the inside I/O Interface Board panel temperature is monitored, and will Want more details on its generate an alarm if too high. Each I/O reliability and construction? Interface Board provides up to 16 analog inputs (16-bit The GForce™ industrial processor is made for tough resolution) and now up to 12 analog outputs (previenvironments and is designed for control purposes, ously 4). not for a desktop PC. It is based on an Intel processor that is currently used in many products. And Rounding out the hardware is the I/O Rack connected obsolescence is not a concern—the GForce ™ panel to the I/O Interface Board. Each rack has space for design allows for future replacement of a malfunc24 I/O modules configured as inputs or outputs by tioning processor with a newer processor that is the panel program. The industry standard modules available, extending the panel’s useful life. with fuse and LED indicator are available with a built-in H-O-A toggle switch. Each I/O rack includes Programs and data are stored on a “disk on chip” a fuse tester and spare fuse. type flash memory. The GForce™ mass storage media will provide reliable data storage for many And the Software? years. The GForce™ Panel’s operating application software was developed directly from the FES Micro-III panel, The GForce™ Panel screen is weather and chemical providing functionality that has been well-tested and resistant, and it can withstand even a high-speed proven reliable since the mid 1990’s. This application impact from a blunt object. The display’s backlight software interfaces to Microsoft’s Windows® XP will last tens of thousands of hours; the panel’s Embedded operating system, custom tailored for the screen saver feature makes sure these are hours of GForce™ panel hardware. Windows® XP Embedded real use. and software tools used to develop the GForce™ application software are in use by many companies Integral to the monitoring and control provided by and in many, many products operating throughout the GForce™ panel is an I/O Interface Board customthe world. By using proven operating system and designed by GEA FES, Inc. for interfacing directly to development tools, the FES GForce™ development the field devices. The processor accesses all field team has been able to concentrate on implementing devices via a robust RS485/Modbus network connecand testing the control and monitoring of the comtion to this I/O interface board, a very reliable means pressor and other refrigeration equipment. All helpfor reading the state of the inputs and directing the ing to ensure reliable GForce™ panel outputs. software. 4 The I/O Interface Board, with its own microprocessor, can override the main processor and shut off the outputs for failsafe operation if it detects a problem. It will direct all control outputs to their safe state. Is it Secure? The GForce™ panel has 3 levels of security—Basic, User, and Service—each with increased capabilities and each accessible via unique password entry. ■ Easy to Operate & View The GForce™ Control Panel display is clear, crisp, and easy to view. Utilizing a large 15” diagonal, full 32-bit-color, LCD display with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution and a 120° viewing angle, the GForce™ provides high resolution color images, making even very detailed screens appear with superior clarity. Navigating from screen to screen is so easy it is almost natural. A touch of the Suction Pressure Display area near the compressor’s suction inlet will bring up a screen with all Suction Pressure parameters —control, alarm & shutdown. Access of all panel information is one or two screen touches away! The GForce™ display is also a resistive touch screen with active touch areas clearly indicated. The screen can sense a stylus or a bare, oil-covered, or even gloved finger. Multi-language support is included for standard screens —English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese are standard. Further customization is available; the GForce™ is adaptable for almost any language. ■ Easy to Maintain & Update An ordinary USB Flash Memory Device plugged into the GForce™ Panel’s USB port is the means for transferring data to and from the panel. The transfer capabilities are simple and versatile—operating program, parameters, historical trend data, alarm history—all can be transferred from the GForce™ memory and archived or used for analysis. Manuals and drawings, even a User’s document or picture in PDF format (SOP’s, equipment service photos, etc.) can be loaded into the panel’s memory and viewed on the panel display. Program updates are easy—the update is e-mailed from FES and transferred to the GForce™ processor in the field through this same USB port. For cleaning the screen, a Washdown mode is included. After cleaning, a series of touches in sequence at specific points on the screen will return the screen to its normal operational mode. ■ The GForce™ Maintenance Scheduler lists tasks with time interval between service operations, time stamping when service is done, and tracking of time remaining (in Run-time hours) until due. The GForce™ Maintenance Log provides a date and time-stamped log of activities and a way for Users to enter maintenance records and/or notes for the next shift Users to view. Easy to Support The GForce™ Panel can now generate its own startup record document which lists current values of all analog and digital points and all adjustable parameter settings. When trouble-shooting a problem, the refrigeration technician can quickly look at diagnostic utility screens, onscreen manuals, drawings and trouble-shooting guides. Also capturing “Rx-Trend” historical data, the technician can quickly display all analog and digital status with the capability of e-mailing the data for diagnosis. all analog and digital control signals recorded for the 10 minutes prior to the shutdown. Analyzing this display or comparing the data to data still retained in panel's memory from earlier failures may help indicate the source of the problem. • To get additional help, the “Rx-Trend” data transferred to a USB flash memory drive can be e-mailed to the servicing contractor or FES for analysis and support assistance. The GForce™ Panel has a minimal number of components to change and a minimal number of connections between them, making troubleshooting & repair easier. The main components are: Processor/ Touch Screen Assembly, I/O Interface Board, I/O Rack, Power Supply, I/O Modules, relays, and fuses. • Sensor or interface hardware failures can be pinpointed using diagnostic screens available. Using the diagnostic & support features of the GForce™ Panel, how can an Operator find out why a compressor shut down unexpectedly? • The Shutdown Failure annunciation shows the actual shutdown condition. • The “Rx-Trend” graphical screen displays the status of • The repair can be logged into the panel’s own User-customized, date-stamped Maintenance Log for future reference. • FES-supplied drawings, data sheets and parts lists stored in the panel memory can be viewed to locate the part that must be ordered, again right at the GForce™ panel. • Alarms & shutdowns can automatically cause an email or text message to be sent to multiple levels of personnel with acknowledgement capability when message is received. 5 Screw Compressor Control The Compressor view shows a ^ graphical representation of the compressor and system components. View it Your Way! The GForce™ panel is flexible. Operators can view the compressor the way they like to see it with a choice of three main operating screens. The OmniView is a tabular display ^ of everything you need to know about the compressor on a single screen, giving the ability to change a parameter and watch the effect. Many different tasks can be done at the panel while the compressor is running— parameter access; viewing on-screen drawings and manuals; maintenance log and scheduler entries; viewing historical trend data and alarm history; etc. The Classic view, a favorite of ^ people who have worked with refrigeration systems for a long time; shows gauges, meters, lamps and pushbuttons typical of an electromechanical panel. System Control A single GForce™ System Panel can be configured for compressor sequencing, control and monitoring of screw, reciprocating and rotary vane compressors; control of condenser fans and pumps; control of air units; and other refrigeration system functions like vessel/pump package control, refrigerant leak detection, engine room ventilation, and KW monitoring and load shedding. Panel Sizes and I/O Capacity Up to 48 Analog Inputs, now 36 Analog Outputs, and 120 Digital I/O in one panel; Remote I/O GForce™ panels expand these to 160 Analog Inputs, 120 Analog Outputs, and 480 Digital I/O. GForce™ Remote I/O Panels connect to their GForce™ Processor Panel with a single, shielded, 3-wire, communications cable, up to thousands of feet in length. GForce™ Main System Overview Four panel sizes are currently available; all are designed and built to meet UL/cUL 508A, Type 4 rating—22"H x 26"W x 8"D, 30”H x 26”W x 8”D, 40”H x 30”W x 10”D, and 76”H x 36”W x 12”D. Historical Trending 6 Compressor Sequencing The Compressor Sequencing function is an energy management control method that maintains stable refrigeration plant suction pressures on process temperatures by coordinating the operation of multiple screw, recip and rotary vane compressors in a system. The function’s purpose is to utilize the plant’s compressor capacity in the most energy efficient manner. Features • S equence up to 50 compressors— GForce™-controlled via an Ethernet network; FES Micro-III, Micro-II/IIE or MicroMASTER-controlled and Frick’s Plus or Quantum-controlled (version 3 or later) via the FES ComMENT network; electromechanically- controlled recip and rotary vane compressors via hard-wired digital I/O; on up to 4 suction air temperature levels. •D rum sequencer operation – a rise in suction pressure above designated differential “moves” drum in direction to increase capacity; drop in suction pressure moves drum in decreasing capacity direction and moving from step to step is governed by individual user-adjustable timers just for that step. •E ach step of sequencer has User-adjustable soak, next step and previous step timers. ach step has User•E configurable operation—starting, stopping, loading, unloading or automatic control—for each compressor individually. • Energy saving scheduler functions include: • Enable/Disable of compressors • Enable/Disable of sequencer •C hanging/Ramping suction pressure or process temp setpoint Benefits •M inimize horsepower consumption at partial plant load. •M inimal installation costs using commonly-available Ethernet switches and Ethernet CAT5 cable to the GForce™ sequencing panel and to each of the compressor panels. •R ecip and rotary vane compressors with electromechanical controls do not require replacement of existing controls to be included in sequencing; GForce™ panel is configured with the I/O needed for each recip or rotary. Existing safety switches are left intact. •P rovides cost effective and easily implemented way of adding sequencing to existing compressor installations. •A dding future GForce™ controlled compressors to the sequencing on existing suction levels requires no factory configuration changes, only Ethernet wiring and User-adjustable addition of the compressor using the GForce™ panel’s touch screen. he sequencing function can be either added into a •T compressor's GForce™ panel or in a GForce™ panel remote from the compressors. •T ouch screen display of the sequencing GForce™ panel can be used to remotely view operation of each compressor being sequenced. • S equencer operates independently of the compressors; therefore, it is unaffected by failed or marginallyoperating compressors. he sequencing function is fully predictable as •T defined by the User’s setup. 7 Condenser Control Condenser Control maintains stable system discharge pressure by providing automatic cycling of the fans and water pumps of evaporative or air-cooled condensers. The condenser sequencer’s purpose is to utilize the plant’s evaporative condenser capacity in the most energy efficient manner. Other features are provided to compliment and enhance this control. Features •C ontrols up to 50 devices on a common discharge level. Factory configurable devices include any combination of water pumps and single, dual, and variable speed fans. •M anual override of automatic stepping by touching HOLD, LOAD (one step) or UNLOAD (one step) screen buttons •D rum sequencer operation - rise in discharge pressure above designated differential “moves” drum in direction to increase evaporative condenser capacity; drop in pressure moves drum in decreasing capacity direction. •T wo setup matrices exist so that two different fan/ pump sequences (example: winter/summer) can be pre-programmed by the Operator. Matrix selection is manual or can be factory configured to change automatically based on ambient air temperature or other system-defined function. •A condenser setup matrix allows the User to select and change each step of the sequencer at any time: •R un time is accumulated and displayed for each device. •T he operation of each device—starting, stopping, high/low speed as well as automatic control for variable speed fans •U ser-adjustable High-to-low spin down time for 2-speed fans •“ Soak” time for system to respond to change in condenser capacity •U ser-adjustable Proportional, Integral and Derivative constants for PID loop controlled variable speed fans • Delay times for stepping forward and backward • Energy saving scheduler functions include: • The condenser setup matrix allows: • enable/disable of fans and pumps • Any combination of device starting sequences • changing discharge pressure set point • S ingle or multiple devices can be started or stopped on the same step • switching control from one matrix to the other Optional Features •A utomatic water pump lockout on low ambient air temperature with a high discharge pressure override set point. •M onitoring of condensed refrigerant liquid temperature and alarm when non-condensables are in the system. •W et-bulb control—floating discharge pressure control set point based on wet-bulb temperature calculation using outside relative humidity and ambient air temperature. This feature can help 8 keep the discharge pressure as low as possible while reducing wasted energy usage when ambient outdoor conditions are not favorable for evaporative condensing. and-Off-Auto toggle switches in output modules •H for manual override of the condenser device control outputs; • Condenser sump monitoring/control Air Unit Control The Evaporator Control functions provide temperature monitoring and control for plant areas. Control outputs of the GForce™ panel direct the opening and closing of valve station solenoid or modulating valves and the starting and stopping or speed control of air unit fans, providing the cooling and defrost functions for each evaporator zone. Features •G Force™ panels can provide up to 80 configured evaporator zone control groups for control of valve stations and air unit fans. • Zone control groups are factory-configured to provide monitoring of a zone temperature and control of fans and liquid, suction, soft hot gas, hot gas, bleed, and humidity control solenoid valves. • A ll defrost cycle timers—pump down, soft hot gas, hot gas, bleed, and fan delay—are easily adjustable. • All zones have temperature alarm differential set points above and below the current zone set point. Benefits •V arious standard features that can be used to minimize energy usage: • Zone defrost cycles can be initiated by liquid runtime set point, scheduler, or manual initiate. • Zone defrost terminate on coil temperature or other condition is possible through optional factory configuration. • Zone temperatures can be lowered during lower-cost energy periods and raised during peak energy periods. • Ramping of zone temperatures is possible for controlling temperature pull down and temperature increase rates. • Fan cycling feature can be enabled for stopping the fans when the zone temperature is at set point, another energy saving feature. Fans run periodically for several minutes to agitate the air in the room and to check the zone temperature. • Automatically delayed startup of each zone stag- es the turning on of zone fans to avoid power spikes during power up. • Defrost loops provide a means for avoiding simultaneous zone defrosts; if defrost is initiated for a second zone on a single loop, that zone’s defrost cycle will be delayed until the first zone’s defrost is terminated. • Easily-adjusted zone probe assignment is especially useful for temporary re-assignment if a probe fails. • Zone outputs may be controlled from GForce™ panel with processor or from a remote I/O GForce™ panel; remote I/O panel can be located closer to valve stations to minimize field wiring. • An extremely flexible Energy Saving Scheduler is provided for initiating defrosts, changing/ramping zone temperature setpoints, enabling/disabling individual zones, and prohibiting individual zone defrosts; all entries are user-defined. Optional Features • Factory configurable functions: • Humidity control (Reheat function) • Variable-speed air unit fan control • KW limiting/load shedding • Heating control—hot gas or electric • Defrost termination by coil temperature sensor or other status •H and-Off-Auto toggle switches in zone output modules provide means for manual override. • Fan isolation relays can be included in panel for zones with fan loads that exceed output module current capacity. • Zone can be configured for Glycol air unit control. • Defrost cycle can include a water-wash step. 9 Reciprocating and Rotary Vane Compressor Control Safety Monitoring and Capacity Control of reciprocating and rotary vane compressors using direct, hard-wired I/O connections can be a cost effective way of retrofitting existing instrumentation or providing automated control for these compressors. Features •E ach recip/rotary compressor can be factoryconfigured with up to 5 capacity solenoid outputs and up to 10 capacity steps (including start). For total replacement of existing sensors and controls: • One GForce™ panel can accommodate up to four reciprocating or rotary vane compressors with full instrumentation. • Capacity control of each compressor based on compressor’s own suction pressure is included with load limiter functions standard. • Each compressor’s suction pressure, discharge pressure, discharge temperature, oil pressure, motor current and a miscellaneous temperature (e.g., for oil temperature or coolant temperature) are monitored with User-adjustable alarm and safety shutdown set points provided. • Unloaded Start and Oil Return outputs are available •C ontrol relay contacts are included for Oil Heater and Oil Cooling control • Panel E-Stop switch is included For those who wish to keep existing safety switches and devices, but still want sequencing of the compressor: • A maximum of ten hard-wired compressors can be configured in one GForce™ panel • If more than 10 are needed, a second GForce™ panel can accommodate. • Monitoring of safety shutdown input is included for electro-mechanical safety annunciation. Optional features •D ual Discharge configuration monitoring • 2-Stage reciprocating compressor control and monitoring Management of Energy Usage and Other Refrigeration System Monitoring and Control Functions Many other functions normally needed in a complete refrigeration control system are also configurable in a GForce™ panel. These include, but are not limited to: 10 •C hiller system monitoring and control • Monitoring of miscellaneous pressures, temperatures, levels and humidity with alarm annunciations • Monitoring and control for glycol and water system with single or multiple pumps • Vessel and Pump Package monitoring and control with liquid level makeup control, high and low liquid level alarms/shutdowns from level sensor and set points or float switches, multiple pump lead/lag control with automatic switchover on loss of pump run interlock, loss of pump pressure or seal oil level. • Refrigerant Leak Detector monitoring, alarm annunciation and equipment shutdown • Fail-safe Engine Room Exhaust Fan control for room temperature and refrigerant leak detection • kW Usage monitoring and kW limiting functions • Underfloor heating system monitoring and control • NEW Energy Saving Scheduler, with both proactive (kW demand control) and reactive (kW limiting/load shed control) operation, will save energy costs! GEA FES, Inc. MicroLINK Supervisory Computer System •A full-function, desktop PC-Based Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System for an FES Refrigeration Control System •A ble to communicate with and provide SCADA functions for any combination of FES Micro Panels, FES PLC Panels and even PLC Panels and Micro Panels supplied by other manufacturers Satellite Panel The FES GForce™ Satellite Panel is used to display information from, and interact with, multiple GForce™ compressor control and system panels. The front of the control panel features a 15” full color LCD with a resistive touch screen as the user interface. •G Force™ panel dedicated to remote viewing capability • Includes Custom Overview screen showing P&ID and overview status of the refrigeration system • Includes Custom Planview screen of the facility showing location and status of each air unit single point of collection for all •A historical and alarm history data rovides logging of supervisory •P operations and changes ble to show any two screens •A selected by user at one time •A ble to remotely view information from, and interact with, multiple GForce™ compressor and system control panels •V iew up to four GForce™ panel screens at the same time! •P rovides 15” full-color touch screen display, same as all GForce™ panels •P rovides a cost-effective central HMI station suitable for factory floor use; UL Type 4/Nema 4 enclosure rating standard, Nema 4X stainless or fiberglass optional •P rovides a central location for documentation storage/viewing and maintenance logging •R eplaceable processor/touch screen assembly common for this panel and all other GForce™ panels •A vailable with mushroom-style Emergency-Stop switch for common point of equipment shutdown via hardwired connections to other GForce™ panels 11 GEA FES, Inc. Parts Centers There are five strategically located parts and compressor rebuild centers in the United States. Contact the nearest center for certified FES parts. GEA FES, Inc. Headquarters, York, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Headquarters GEA FES, Inc. 3475 Board Road York, PA 17406 Phone: 717-767-6411 Fax: 717-764-3627 Texas GEA FES, Inc. 18574 Van Road Houston, TX 77049 Phone: 281-456-8500 Fax: 281-456-8504 California GEA FES, Inc. 3210 North Ad Art Road Unit B1 Stockton, CA 95205 Phone: 209-931-3970 Fax: 209-931-1710 Arkansas GEA FES, Inc. 780 W. Randall Wobbe Lane Springdale, AR 72764 Phone: 479-751-6440 Fax: 479-751-6448 Florida GEA Refrigeration CNA 3038 N.W. 82nd Avenue Miami, FL 33122 Phone: 305-913-7500 Fax: 305-913-7501 GEA FES, Inc. 3475 Board Road, York, Pennsylvania 17406 Ph: 717-767-6411 | Fax: 717-764-3627 Email: [email protected] | www.geafes.com Form No. GForce 03-11
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Key Features
- Microprocessor-based control
- User-friendly interface
- Energy management tools
- Ethernet communications
- Large 15” LCD display
- Multiple language support
- Remote access capability
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What types of compressors can the GForce™ Panel control?
The GForce™ Panel can control screw compressors, rotary/reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, and more.
How does the GForce™ Panel communicate with other devices?
The GForce™ Panel communicates through a secure Ethernet network, allowing for remote access and integration with other systems.
What are some of the energy saving features of the GForce™ Panel?
The GForce™ Panel features various energy-saving features like compressor sequencing, condenser control, and air unit control.