UPC ELECTRIC DRIVE COMPRESSORS

Suitable for heavy duty DC voltage applications in transport, mining and agricultural vehicles

Introduction
Unicla UPC electric drive compressors are built for heavy duty applications and specialised equipment where DC
voltage power is the preferred method of running the air-conditioning or refrigeration system.
Typical systems of this type vary from small cab vehicles, anti-idle systems in heavy machinery, small transport
refrigeration units, marine air-conditioning and refrigeration, and static installations utilising solar power
generation.
The UPC range is available in 45cc, 90cc and 120cc compressor capacity with standard voltage configuration
programmed to 24 volt. The electric drive utilises well known Rencool DRK7-24 brushless electric motor and BLDC220 programmable controller.
The main assembly components are constructed from high quality 6061 billet alloy to ensure precision alignment of
the compressor drive coupling.
The unit is not effected by vibration and abnormal shock forces seen on many heavy equipment applications, and is
able to withstand the rigours of high ambient and wet conditions.
Field trials under certain conditions to date have shown the mean time before failure (MTBF) is up to 100,000 hours
for the electric motor, and 20,000 hours for the compressor.

Features
Compressor - Models used in the UPC range are Unicla UC45, UC90 and UP120 which all feature the Unicla 10
cylinder swashplate design and working assembly. The compressors are configured with standard male insert o-ring
fittings (MIOR) with an additional fitting part number 42203-000160 for oil return connection (7/16 20UNF) to the
compressor. Standard compressor speeds for each model are set at 1500, 1800 and 2000 rpm accordingly.
Electric Motor - The Rencool DRK7 motor has been developed in the Australian mining industry over many years
and is well known for high durability and efficiency. The brushless 3 phase motor utilises a unique solid state
encoder crank sensor which is programmable to suit standard or custom running speeds and conditions. IP rating is
66 with maximum protection against dust and water ingress.
Controller - The BLDC-220 motor controller has a powerful microprocessor which delivers comprehensive and
precise control functions. It has synchronous rectification and fast pulse width modulation (PWM) to deliver high
efficiency running and start-up of the DRK7 motor. The controller is programmable via RS232 connection and is set
at the factory according to the specific speed requirement for each UPC model.
Other standard functions include supply voltage monitoring and voltage protection, current sensing on all 3 motor
phases and thermal protection. Fault codes are displayed via LED panel on the controller front and can be extended
remotely via the J1 harness to any location such as a dashboard facia or cabin console.

UPC ELECTRIC DRIVE

COMPRESSORS

Models available
Model

Voltage DC

Compressor CC

Motor kW

Speeds available

UPC45

18.2 - 29.9

46

1.5

UPC90

18.2 - 29.9

92

1.5

UPC120

18.2 - 29.9

119

2.0

Unicla UPC electric drive with

DRK7 motor exploded view

UPC model range test

data refrigerant
R134a
@ running
voltage 27 VDC 0.2 V
UNICLA
DRK TEST
@ 27V
-/+ 0.2V
Voltage

Motor KW

Current Draw
Amps

Motor
Temp'C

Controler
Temp 'C

77

27V

1.5

30

38

29

80

27V

1.5

31

40

30

1.79

220/14.92

100

27V

1.5

35

40

30

27/1.83

150/10.17

77

27V

1.5

26

40

28

1.99
1.86

27/1.83

150/10.17

80

27V

1.5

29

40

28

2.11

2000

27/1.83

150/10.17

100

27V

1.5

31

41

29

2.34

UPC90-00015

1500

27/1.83

220/14.92

77

27V

1.5

53

41

30

3.17

UPC90-00018

1800

27/1.83

220/14.92

80

27V

1.5

59

41

30

3.58

UPC90-00020

2000

27/1.83

220/14.92

100

27V

1.5

63

41

30

3.98

UPC90-00015

1500

27/1.83

150/10.17

77

27V

1.5

46

41

30

3.73

UPC90-00018

1800

27/1.83

150/10.17

80

27V

1.5

55

41

29

4.22

UPC90-00020

2000

27/1.83

150/10.17

100

27V

1.5

58

40

29

4.69

UPC120-00015

1500

27/1.83

220/14.92

55

27V

66

50

50

4.09

UPC120-00018

1800

27/1.83

220/14.92

69

27V

81-84

49

49

4.64

UPC120-00020

2000

27/1.83

220/14.92

72

27V

86-85

50

49

UPC120-00022

2200

27/1.83

220/14.92

78

27V

94-99

52

53

5.15
5.67

UPC120-00015

1500

27/1.83

150/10.17

55

27V

67

55

57

4.82

UPC120-00018

1800

27/1.83

150/10.17

69

27V

82

53

56

5.46

UPC120-00020

2000

27/1.83

150/10.17

72

27V

85

50

53

6.07

UPC120-00022

2200

27/1.83

150/10.17

78

27V

88

58

60

6.67

Speed

LP/HP PSI/bar Controller %

UPC45-00015

1500

27/1.83

220/14.92

UPC45-00018

1800

27/1.83

220/14.92

UPC45-00020

2000

27/1.83

UPC45-00015

1500

UPC45-00018

1800

UPC45-00020

*Note: System conditions at SH - 10K and SC - 5K

Distributed by:

Unicla International Limited

Unit 1109, 11/F., Manhattan Centre, 8 Kwai Cheong Road,

Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Phone: (852) 2422 0180 Fax: (852) 2422 0680
Email: sales@unicla.hk Website: www.unicla.hk

Compressor
output Kw
1.58

Unicla Cat. No. S1402

Electric Drive