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Operation
Liebert
®
iCOM
®
for Liebert DSE
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The default control for humidity and dehumidification is based on dew point temperature. This
prevents the humidifier from running when not required (especially when return air temperatures
exceed 75°F [24°C]). The Liebert DSE must be operated in a conditioned space within the operating
envelope ASHRAE recommends for data centers. The maximum recommended dew point is 59°F
(15°C). Operating outside this envelope can decrease equipment reliability. Refer to ASHRAE’s
publication, “Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments.”
If this default control is changed, the relative humidity setpoint must be adjusted based on return air
temperature to prevent from over humidifying the space.
3.5.1 Humidity Control Types
The Liebert iCOM has two Humidity Control Types:
Proportional
•PI
Proportional—The control uses the humidity proportional band to determine which operation to
perform (dehumidification/humidification) and how much capacity to provide. The Humidity
Proportional Band is a user defined range that is divided into two equal parts for dehumidifying and
humidifying.
The Humidity Setpoint is located between these two equal parts. An optional Humidity Deadband
range can be defined, which is equally divided on either side of the setpoint and separates the two
halves of the proportional band. Figure 24 illustrates how the humidity proportional band is evenly
divided on either side of the humidity setpoint, with and without a deadband.
Figure 27 Humidity proportional band
When the return air humidity deviates from the setpoint, either dehumidification or humidification is
activated. If the return air humidity increases, the control calls for 0% (none) to 100% (full)
dehumidifying capacity, based on how far the humidity penetrates the dehumidification portion of the
proportional band. If the return air humidity decreases, the control calls for 0% (none) to -100% (full)
humidifying capacity based on how far the humidity penetrates the humidification portion of the
proportional band.
When the return air humidity reaches the end of the proportional band, either 100% or -100%, full
dehumidification or full humidification capacity is provided. No operation is performed when a 0%
call is calculated. The control varies the call for dehumidifying and humidifying in 1% increments as
the return air humidity moves through the proportional band halves.
The deadband range is used to widen the setpoint. When the return air humidity falls within the
deadband, the control operates the same as if the humidity equaled the setpoint exactly. This setting
helps maximize component life by preventing excessive component cycling. The Humidity
Proportional Band and Humidity Deadband parameters are in the Service menu under the Setpoints
submenu. The Humidity Setpoint parameter is in both the User menu and Service menu under
Setpoints.
0%
Setpoint
0%
+ 100%
Dehumidification
Dead-
band
Humidification
-Hum + Hum
0%
Setpoint
½ Proportional Band
Dehumidification
- 100%
Humidification
-100%
humidification
Without Deadband
With Deadband
Humidification
-Hum
+ 100%
Dehumidification
+ Hum
Dehumidification
½ Proportional Band
½ Proportional Band ½ Proportional Band
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