RKE-B (12.2 to 48.0 kW)
Heavy Duty DC Inverter Chiller
Energy-Saving Specs. are Top Class in the Industry!
RKE3750B-V(W) / RKE5500B-V(W) /
RKE7500B-V(W) / RKE11000B-V(W) /
RKE15000B-V(W)
- Cooling Capacity
(50/60Hz) - 12.2 to 48.0 kW (Air Cooled)
- Cooling Capacity
(50/60Hz) - 14.1 to 48.0 kW (Water Cooled)
- Operable Ambient Temperature Range
- –20 to 45 °C (Air Cooled)
2 to 45 °C (Water Cooled)
- Operable Liquid Temperature Range
- 3 to 35 °C
- Temperature Control Precision
- ±0.1℃
Three Eco Speed Control offers the ultimate eco-operation!- Compressor Speed Control
DC Inverter Drive with Automatic Optimized Operation Judgment - Fan Speed Control
Automatic Optimized Operation Judgment from the Inverter - Pump Speed Control
Operates at the minimum speed needed to achieve the required flow rate, and reduces wasted water flow.

Features
Wider operable ambient temperature range
Can tolerate up to 50 °C summers with its harsh-condition specifications. (Optional setting required.)※1Our chillers can also exhibit maximum performance in factory environments where hot air flows tend to accumulate. Not only that, but you can count on continuing performance even in outside installations at winter temperature as cold as –20 °C.※2
- Does not apply to RKE15000B-VW models.
- Air-cooled models only. Requires freeze-prevention mode to be enabled.

Wider Operating Temperature Range (Liquid Temperature)
The operating temperature (liquid temperature) range has widened even further in the low region with a range of 3 to 35 °C.

Pump is also Inverter Driven
The compressor,
and the fan AND the PUMP are Inverter Driven!
Being able to achieve just the required flow rate eliminates waste, even without bypass-valve control.

The pump control method can be selected.
In addition to setting the operating frequency, it is also possible to set the flow rate based on an estimated flow rate standard, or set the water pressure. Operation possible at the optimum flow rate or pressure in accordance with the load.

Intelligent Touch Panel
Settings and operating conditions can be visually and intuitively checked and operated via the touch panel controller.
The displayed language can be changed to English or Chinese.

The display language can be changed.
英文
(English)
Chinese
(中文)
Low Noise and Noise Reducing Design
Ideal inverter fan speed control through optimized refrigeration cycle control. Operating noise has been greatly reduced. Operating noise level measured from a position of 1 m in front and at a height of 1 m.


Operation and Monitoring via PC or Sequencer Possible
Communications functions can be utilized through a control program to match your specific application.
Communications Method
USB: 1 Unit, RS-422A: 32 Units, RS-485: 32 Units
Items that can be controlled via PC:
- Starting and stopping of individual chiller units.
- Individual operation of chiller discharge pumps.
- Liquid temperature control of individual chillers.

Detailed display functions enable quick recovery!
- Inspection Warning
- Liquid Temperature Warning
- Water Pressure
- Refrigeration Circuit
- Inverter etc.
Meets the Demands of World Markets
- CE Marking and RoHS Compliant Models Available
- Other International Standards
For inquiries, please contact us via our web site.
Optional Equipment
Standard Equipment / Options for On-Site Installation / Manufacturer Optional Items
ORION produces a variety of products geared toward making our Inverter Chillers meet the wide ranging needs of all of our customers.
Follow this link to browse the accessories available for our Heavy-Duty DC Inverter Chillers.

[Air Cooled] Specifications
Model | Air Cooled | |||||||
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RKE3750B-V G1 / G2 (Incl. casters) |
RKE5500B-V | RKE7500B-V | RKE11000B-V | RKE15000B-V | ||||
Performance | Cooling Capacity※1 | kW | 12.2 | 20.3 | 25.0 | 37.2 | 48.0 | |
Heating Capacity※2 | kW | 2.8 | 3.7 | 8.0 | 10.0 | |||
Operable Ambient Temperature Range | ℃ | –20 to 45 (With installed option: –20 to 50) | ||||||
Operating Liquid Temperature Range | ℃ | 3 to 35 (0 to 35: When using brine)※8 | ||||||
Control Precision※3 | ±0.1 °C (When energy saving mode is set: ±2.0 °C) | |||||||
Operable Flow Rate Range | L/min | 15 to 60 | 60 to 170 | 100 to 230 | ||||
Electrical Specifications | Power Source※4 | V(Hz) | Three-phase 200 to 220 ±10% (50/60) | |||||
Power Consumption※1 | kW | 5.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 14.4 | 18.1 | ||
Electric Current※1 | A | 16.5 | 30.1 | 33.5 | 47.0 | 56.3 | ||
Power Source Capacity※5 | kVA | 7.0 | 11.0 | 11.8 | 19.5 | 22.0 | ||
Breaker Capacity※6 | A | 30 | 50 | 75 | 100 | |||
Operation Control Method | Compressor speed control | |||||||
Device Specifications | Refrigeration Compressor | Construction | Fully sealed rotary type (inverter driven) |
Fully sealed scroll type (inverter driven) |
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Output | kW | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 7.46 | 11.19 | ||
Condenser | Fin and tube forced air cooling | |||||||
Evaporator | Construction | Plate type heat exchanger | ||||||
Material | SUS316 (Brazing: Cu) | |||||||
Discharge Pump | Construction | Multistage spiral immersion type | ||||||
Output | kW | 1.1 (Inverter driven) | 2.0 (Inverter driven) | 4.0 (Inverter driven) | ||||
Fan | Output | kW | 0.4 (Inverter driven) | 0.75 (Inverter driven) | 0.4×2 (Inverter driven) | |||
Water Tank Capacity | L | Approx. 60 | Approx. 90 | Approx. 100 | ||||
Refrigerant | R410A | |||||||
CE Marking | Compliant Models Available | |||||||
External Dimensions (H × D × W) |
mm | G1 : 1410 (G2 : 1536) ×752×720 |
1700 ×854×870 |
1700 ×854×1380 |
1800 ×854×1610 |
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Product Mass (Dry weight) | kg | G1:200・G2:205 | 280 | 290 | 415 | 460 | ||
Operating Noise Level※7 | dB | 60 | 63 | 69 | 68 |
- When operating with cooling water temp: 20 °C; ambient temp: 32 °C. Cooling capacity will be at least 95% of the displayed power.
- Only during startup, and will differ depending on the ambient temperature.
- Continuous current load fluctuation within ±10%, and with stable ambient temperature and power supply, etc. Does not include starting times or when the compressor may cycle on and off due to very low cooling loads.
- The source voltage phase unbalance should be within ±3%.
- The figure noted is when the product is operating at the highest capacity within its normal operating range.
- Comes standard with a built-in multi-purpose overload and short circuit protection earth leakage breaker.
- Operating noise levels are from a position of 1 m in front of the product and at a height of 1 m.
- If operating with a set temperature down to 0 to 3 °C, then use a 30% to 40% solution of industrial-use ethylene glycol.
- The recommended liquid (chilled water) for use in this product is clean water or a 30% to 40% solution of industrial-use ethylene glycol. However, when doing so, there will be a 10% drop in cooling capacity. Alternatively, if conditioned water is used, then it should have an electrical conductivity of at least 1 µS/cm.
- Heat output from the product (in kW) is approx. 1.3 times that of the cooling capacity.
[Air Cooled] External Dimensions
[Air Cooled] Performance Specifications
Chilled Water Flow Rate

- The graph shows the actual measured external flow rate when the bypass valve is closed.
- The inverter changes the frequency, thus changing the flow rate.
- The hatched area indicates the possible range of adjustment based on frequency changes.
- The flow rate and pressure indicated are the values shown on the chiller display.
[Water Cooled] Specifications
Model | Water Cooled | |||||||
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RKE3750B-VW G1/G2 (With Casters) |
RKE5500B-VW | RKE7500B-VW | RKE11000B-VW | RKE15000B-VW | ||||
Performance | Cooling Capacity※1 | kW | 14.1 | 23.4 | 27.3 | 43.0 | 48.0 | |
Heating Capacity※2 | kW | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 9.1 | 10.0 | ||
Operable Ambient Temperature Range | ℃ | 2 to 45 (With installed option: 2 to 50) | 2 to 45 | |||||
Cooling Water Temperature Range | ℃ | 5 to 45 | ||||||
Operating Liquid Temperature Range | ℃ | 3 to 35 (0 to 35: When using brine)※8 | ||||||
Control Precision※3 | ±0.1 °C (When energy saving mode is set: ±2.0 °C) | |||||||
Operable Flow Rate Range | L/min | 15 to 60 | 60 to 170 | 100 to 230 | ||||
Electrical Specifications | Power Source※4 | V(Hz) | Three-phase ± 10%(50), Three-phase 200 to 220 ±10% (60) | |||||
Power Consumption※1 | kW | 5.1 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 12.7 | 15.3 | ||
Electric Current※1 | A | 19.2 | 31.8 | 33.0 | 41.0 | 48.2 | ||
Power Source Capacity※5 | kVA | 8.0 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 17.5 | 19.5 | ||
Breaker Capacity※6 | A | 30 | 50 | 75 | ||||
Operation Control Method | Compressor speed control | |||||||
Equipment Specifications | Refrigeration Compressor | Construction | Fully sealed rotary type (inverter driven) | Fully sealed scroll type (inverter driven) |
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Output | kW | 1.7 | 3 | 4.6 | 7.46 | 11.19 | ||
Condenser | Double-pipe water cooling | |||||||
Evaporator | Construction | Plate type heat exchanger | ||||||
Material | SUS316 (Brazing: Cu) | |||||||
Discharge Pump | Construction | Multistage spiral immersion type | ||||||
Output | kW | 1.1 (Inverter driven) | 2.0 (Inverter driven) | 4.0 (Inverter driven) | ||||
Water Tank Capacity | L | Approx. 60 | Approx. 90 | Approx. 100 | ||||
Refrigerant | R410A | |||||||
CE Marking | Compliant Models Available | |||||||
External Dimensions (H × D × W) |
mm | G1 : 1410 (G2 : 1536) ×752×720 |
1700 ×854×870 |
1410 ×854×1380 |
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Product Mass (Dry weight) | kg | G1:200・G2:205 | 280 | 290 | 405 | |||
Operating Noise Level※7 | dB | 58 | 59 |
- When operating under these conditions: chilled water temperature is 20 °C, the cooling water temperature is 32 °C, and the ambient temperature is 32 °C. Cooling capacity is at least 95% of listed figures.
- Only during startup, and will differ depending on the ambient temperature and cooling water temperature.
- Continuous current load fluctuation within ±10%, and with stable ambient temperature (cooling water temperature) and power supply, etc. Does not include starting times or when the cooling load is too small, in which case the compressor may cycle on and off.
- The source voltage phase unbalance should be within ±3%.
- The figure noted is when the product is operating at the highest capacity within its normal operating range.
- Comes standard with a built-in multi-purpose overload and short circuit protection earth leakage breaker.
- Operating noise levels are from a position of 1 m in front of the product and at a height of 1 m.
- If operating with a set temperature down to 0 to 3 °C, then use a 30% to 40% solution of industrial-use ethylene glycol.
- The recommended liquid (chilled water) for use in this product is clean water or a 30% to 40% solution of industrial-use ethylene glycol. However, when doing so, there will be a 10% drop in cooling capacity. Alternatively, if conditioned water is used, then it should have an electrical conductivity of at least 1 µS/cm.
[Water Cooled] External Dimensions
[Water Cooled] Performance Specifications
Cooling Water Flow Rate
(For the water cooled condenser)

- The required cooling water flow rate will depend on the water temperature.
- The required flow rate shown in the graph below must be maintained.
Chilled Water Flow Rate

- The graph shows the actual measured external flow rate when the bypass valve is closed.
- The inverter changes the frequency, thus changing the flow rate.
- The hatched area indicates the possible range of adjustment based on frequency changes.
- The flow rate and pressure indicated are the values shown on the chiller display.