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Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Inverter Technology
- 3. Features
- 4. Self Diagnosis
- 5. Troubleshooting
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
- Electrical supply has fix frequency
- Inverter type air conditioner have frequency changer
which can change the electrical frequency to control the speed of the compressor.
- This in turn, can control the capacity accordingly.
What is Inverter Air Conditioners?
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Difference between Inverter System and Conventional System
Time Compressor capacity
Full capacity
Conventional compressor
- Conventional air conditioners control temperature by switching
the compressor on and off.
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Difference between Inverter System and Conventional System
Slow down as temperature drops High rotation speed to pull down temperature
Compressor capacity
Time Time Maintain room temperature at low speed Inverter
- Inverter air conditioners control the rotation speed of
compressor smoothly to maintain room temperature.
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Set Temp. Time Conventional AC Inverter air conditioner Room Temp.
Room temp >> Set temp
- high speed to reach set temp.
Set temp ~ Room temp
- low speed
Difference between Inverter System and Conventional System
- Fluctuating of temp.
- Not comfortable
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Running current Hours of operation Conventional air conditioner:
- High starting current
- Frequent on/off cycle
Inverter air conditioner:
- Low starting current
- Smooth operation
Low Starting Current
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Comparison between DC Inverter and AC Inverter
Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) Motor Output Motor Output [ kW] [ kW] 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 50 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 90
DC Inverter AC Inverter
AC Induction Motor Compressor
- Lower Efficiency
DC Brushless Motor Compressor
- Higher Efficiency
AC Inverter AC Inverter DC Inverter DC Inverter
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- Stable room temperature
- Fast cooling
- Less on/off cycle of compressor
- Low starting amp – soft start
- Protection against over-current and over-temperature
- Energy saving
Advantage of Inverter Air Conditioning
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INVERTER TECHNOLOGY
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Changing Frequency
U (V) U (V) t(s)
f = 50 Hz
t(s)
f = 70 Hz
We can change Compressor Speed by changing the Frequency
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Inverter System Block Diagram
Energy Source Rectifying Circuit Inverter Circuit Motor Control & Protection Circuitry Feedback
Only for DC Inverter Model
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Result: AC → DC
V t(s) V t(s)
Rectifier Circuit
V
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V t(s)
By using a Capacitor Smoothing the DC Voltage
V
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t(s) t(s) V V
f (Hz)
Inverter Circuit
S1 S2 R
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S1 S2 R (1) (2)
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Pulse Width Modulation P.W.M. = Improving the Current
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AC 50 Hz DC 50 Hz Smooth DC
- Var. Hz
P.W.M. Var. Hz Overview of the different phases
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Inverter Air-Conditioning
M IN OUT
Diode Reactor Electrolytic capacitor IPM(Inverter Module)
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Inverter Air-Conditioning
M IN OUT AC-DC Rectifier with Smoothing Inverter with P.W.M.
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Rectifier Inverter (PWM) Summary Compressor
IN OUT Vin: 240V f : 50Hz Vout : variable f : variable
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Existing OYL Inverter Models Existing OYL Inverter Models
- DC
DC Inveter Inveter (5SLX10/15CR) (5SLX10/15CR) – – Single Split Single Split
- AC Inverter (MSV25/35A)
AC Inverter (MSV25/35A) – – Multi Split Multi Split
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Indoor Fan Motor (SCR Motor) Indoor Fan Motor (SCR Motor)
- Speed is controlled by micro-processor by means of phase
angle control
- Additional 3 wires connected to PCB for speed feedback
(Error if no feedback)
- No fan relay (no clicking noise when changing speed)
- Recommend to use Auto Fan Mode for small room (fast
cooling and low noise)
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- Provide precise capacity control
- Control through Fuzzy Logic Method
Expansion Valve Body Solenoid Coil
Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
For MSV25/35A (Multi Split) For MSV25/35A (Multi Split)
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- Make use of thermister as sensors to determine suitable super
heat value for best capacity control
Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
For MSV25/35A (Multi Split) For MSV25/35A (Multi Split)
h h Superheat 5 Superheat 5° °C Ideal C Ideal p p
Suction sensor Suction sensor ID coil sensor ID coil sensor
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- The system has 5 operating modes. The mode selection is done in
Inverter (indoor) controls.
- The operating modes are:
– Cool – Dry – Heat – Auto – Fan
Function - Operating Modes
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Function – Cold Start
Compressor capacity Time
20 min Max Rated
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60 60 42 42 Cooling Rated Frequency (Hz) Cooling Rated Frequency (Hz) 70 70 58 58 Heating Rated Frequency (Hz) Heating Rated Frequency (Hz) 100 100 85 85 Heating Max Frequency (Hz) Heating Max Frequency (Hz) 20 20 15 15 Cooling / Heating Min Frequency (Hz) Cooling / Heating Min Frequency (Hz) 85 85 60 60 Cooling Max Frequency (Hz) Cooling Max Frequency (Hz)
5SLX15CR 5SLX15CR 5SLX10CR 5SLX10CR
Compressor Running Frequency (Single Split)
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Compressor Running Frequency (Multi Split)
20 20 20 20 Cooling Min Frequency (Hz) Cooling Min Frequency (Hz) 100 100 90 90 Cooling Max Frequency (Hz) Cooling Max Frequency (Hz)
MSV35A MSV35A MSV25A MSV25A
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Function - Starting Control
85Hz 40Hz 1 min 1 min
- A minimum torque is provided during start up.
- When target frequency > 40Hz,
– 40Hz for one min.
- When target frequency > 85Hz,
– 40Hz for one min and at
85Hz for 1 min
(1st Platform Freq) (2nd Platform Freq)
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Function - Starting Control
40Hz 1 min
- When target frequency is < 40Hz,
– 40Hz for one min
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Function - Cool Mode
- When Tr >= Ts + 1°C
- Comp, ID Fan and OD Fan ON
- When Tr <= Ts - 1°C
- Comp and OD Fan OFF
- ID Fan remain ON
Tr = Room Temperature Ts = Set Temperature
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- At beginning of cooling operation, compressor operate at
higher frequency to reduce the room temperature.
- When set temperature is achieved, operation frequency will
be reduced to stabilize the room temperature.
Function - Cool Mode
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- When cooling load is too small, even with lowest operation
frequency, room temperature still fall below compressor cut off point, compressor will stop.
Compressor capacity
Time Time
Tr Tr <= Ts <= Ts -
- 1°C
1°C Comp will stop Comp will stop
Lowest Freq
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- When Tr > Ts + 2°C (Unit operates in Cooling mode)
- When Tr <= Ts + 2°C (Unit enters Dry operation)
- Compressor will run at 30Hz and 60Hz alternately.
- ID Fan run at low speed.
Function - Dry Mode
- When Tr < Ts - 2°C
- Comp & OD Fan Off
- ID Fan On
60 Hz 30 Hz 60 Hz
6 min 10 min
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Function - Heating Mode
- Ts = Ts_user + 3°C
- When Ts >= Tr + 1°C
- Comp, 4WV and OD Fan ON
- When Ts <= Tr – 1°C
- Comp, 4WV and OD Fan OFF
- Indoor Fan run at low speed for 40 sec and OFF
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- At beginning of heating operation, compressor operate at
higher frequency to increase the room temperature.
- When set temperature is achieved, operation frequency will
be reduced to stabilize the room temperature.
Function - Heating Mode
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- When heating load is too small, even with lowest operation
frequency, room temperature still rises above compressor cut off point, compressor will stop.
Compressor capacity
Time Time
Ts+1°C <= Ts+1°C <= Tr Tr Comp will stop Comp will stop
Lowest Freq
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Function - Heating Mode
Cold Air Prevention Control
- Ti_coil < 23°C (ID Fan Stop)
- Ti_coil >= 28°C (ID Fan Run at Low Speed)
- Ti_coil >= 38°C (ID Fan Run at User Set Speed)
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- Room temperature >= 23°C
– Cool mode – Features of cool mode
- Room temperature < 23°C
– Heat mode – Features of heat mode
Function - Auto Mode
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Function - Auto Fan (Cool Mode)
3 3 2 2 1 1
Tr Tr -
- Ts (°C)
Ts (°C)
L L M M L L M M H H
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Function - Auto Fan (Heat Mode)
3 3 2 2 1 1
Ts Ts -
- Tr
Tr (°C) (°C)
L L M M L L M M H H
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29˚C 20˚C 26˚C 16˚C Fan Speed L H L
Tambient
Cooling Operation Cooling Operation
- When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at low speed to reduce noise level low speed to reduce noise level. .
Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)
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Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)
Cooling Operation Cooling Operation
- When Fan Speed is running at
When Fan Speed is running at Low fan Low fan, O/D coil sensor will , O/D coil sensor will determine whether the fan speed need to be increased back or determine whether the fan speed need to be increased back or not (to ensure Capacity). not (to ensure Capacity).
37˚C 30˚C 35˚C 28˚C Fan Speed L H L
To_coil
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15˚C 9˚C 17˚C 11˚C L H L
Tambient
Fan Speed
Heating Operation Heating Operation
- When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at high speed high speed
Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)
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29˚C 20˚C 26˚C 16˚C Fan Speed L M H M L
Tambient
Cooling Operation Cooling Operation
- When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at low speed to reduce noise level low speed to reduce noise level. .
Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)
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Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)
Cooling Operation Cooling Operation
- When Fan Speed is running at
When Fan Speed is running at Medium or Low fan Medium or Low fan, O/D coil , O/D coil sensor will determine whether the fan speed need to be sensor will determine whether the fan speed need to be increased back or not (to ensure Capacity). increased back or not (to ensure Capacity).
37˚C 30˚C 35˚C 28˚C Fan Speed L M H M L
To_coil
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15˚C 9˚C 17˚C 11˚C L M H M L
Tambient
Fan Speed
Heating Operation Heating Operation
- When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at high speed high speed
Function – Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)
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- Turbo function is not available in Auto and Fan mode.
- If higher cooling or heating is required during operation,
press “Turbo” button on the remote control to increase the cooling or heating capacity to maximum.
- When activated, the set temperature will be:
– Reduced by 3°C for Cool mode – Reduced by 3°C for Dry mode – Increased by 3°C for Heat mode
Function - Turbo Function
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Function - Defrost Operation
- Only available in Heat mode.
- Activated when controller detect difference between outdoor coil temp
(To_coil) and outdoor air temp (Ta)
- Condition for entering defrost operation
a) Comp run time > 20 min, Ta > 5°C & To_coil <= -3°C for 5 min OR b) Comp run time > 20 min, Ta - To_coil >= 7°C for 5 min OR C) Ta <= -15°C & compressor run time >= 3 hours
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Function - Defrost Operation
During Defrost Operation
- 1. Comp reduces speed to 30Hz
- 2. 4WV off
- 3. Outdoor Fan stop
- 4. Comp will increase speed to 90Hz
- 5. Indoor Fan off under “Cold Prevention Function”
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Function - Defrost Operation
Defrost Termination
- Timer Control
- Defrost operation = 8 min
- Temperature Control
- To_coil >= 14°C
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OD fan OD fan ON ON OFF OFF COMP COMP Defrost Cycle Defrost Cycle ID fan ID fan 4WV 4WV 28s 28s 2s 2s 6min 6min 2min 2min 50s 50s 10s 10s ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Heating Mode Heating Mode Heating Mode Heating Mode Defrost Defrost Terminate Terminate
Function - Defrost Operation
30 Hz 90 Hz
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Protection Control – Compressor
- 3 minutes Minimum OFF time
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- During low frequency operation, oil might be trap in the
- system. The controller will ensure that the oil is properly
return.
- If the compressor has been continuously operating below
50Hz for 1 hour, the compressor will operate at 60Hz for 2 minutes to assist oil return.
Protection Control - Oil Return
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Protection Control - Current Control
Multi Split Current Detector
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Protection Control - Current Control (Single Split)
I2 I1 Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Frequency step down Normal Operation Normal Operation Total Current
Cooling Heat Pump Cooling Heat Pump I1 8.5 A 9.5 A 9.5 A 10.0 A I2 12.5 A 13.5 A 13.5 A 14.0 A 1 HP 1.5 HP Total Current
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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)
Current Limit Selection Current Limit Selection
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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)
Current Limit Selection Current Limit Selection
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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)
I2 I1 Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Frequency step down Normal Operation Normal Operation Total Current
For 2 x WMX10G @ OD 30°C< air temp < 40°C (With Current Limit = For 2 x WMX10G @ OD 30°C< air temp < 40°C (With Current Limit = 17A) 17A)
14.3 A 14.3 A 13 A 13 A Total Current Total Current = 13A * 110% = 13A * 110% I2 I2 Rated Running Current Rated Running Current I1 I1
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Protection Control - Compressor Discharge Temperature Control
Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Frequency step down Maintain frequency No limit No limit Compressor Compressor Discharge Discharge Temperature Temperature 115°C 100°C 85°C
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- Low refrigerant is checked by compressor discharge
- temperature. When there is a leak, compressor will operate
at high discharge temperature.
Protection Control - Low Refrigerant (Gas Leak)
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- The outdoor coil overload control is performed in Cool
and Dry mode.
Protection Control - Outdoor Coil Overload Control
Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Maintain frequency No limit Outdoor Coil Temperature > 70°C for 30 sec continuously 70°C 60°C 50°C
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- The indoor coil overload control is performed in Heat mode.
Protection Control - Indoor Coil Overload Control
Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Maintain frequency No limit Indoor Coil Temperature > 70°C for 30 sec continuously 70°C 52°C 46°C
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Protection Control - Indoor Coil Anti-freeze
- The indoor coil Anti-freeze is performed in Cool Mode.
Compressor stops Compressor stops Frequency step down Maintain frequency No limit Indoor Coil Temperature < -1°C for 5 min continuously 10°C 7°C
- 1°C
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- Indoor controller board will transmit signal to Outdoor
controller board every 2 second.
- If the data communication line between indoor and outdoor
- ccurs error for 30 seconds continuously, compressor will
stop.
Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Single Split)
Indoor A Outdoor Send Signal Send Signal Acknowledge Acknowledge
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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)
Indoor A Outdoor Send Signal Send Signal Acknowledge Acknowledge
Normal Operation Normal Operation
Indoor B
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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)
Outdoor Send Signal Send Signal Acknowledge Acknowledge
Normal Operation Normal Operation
Indoor A Indoor B
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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)
Outdoor
Communication Error Communication Error
No Signal No Signal From From Indoor B Indoor B For 10 sec For 10 sec Indoor A Indoor B
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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)
Outdoor
Communication Error Communication Error
Will Switch to Will Switch to Indoor A and Indoor A and Communicate Communicate Indoor A Indoor B
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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)
Outdoor
Communication Error Communication Error
Indoor B is Indoor B is confirmed in ERROR confirmed in ERROR if no Signal from it if no Signal from it for for 2 min
2 min
continuously continuously Indoor A Indoor B
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- When fault is detected during operation, it can
be indicated by LED light (indoor & outdoor)
- Simplify and ease the troubleshooting process
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Operation / Fault Condition
Timer Sleep Power Dry
Timer ON Cool mode Sleep mode ON Dry mode Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short Outdoor temperature sensors contact loose/short Gas leak / compressor overload Communication error between indoor and outdoor IPM / PFC error Outdoor total current trip / DC peak Indoor fan feedback error
ON
ON or OFF Blinking
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Operation / Fault Condition
COOL DRY HEAT STANDBY TIMER
Cooling mode Dry mode Stand-by / Fan mode Heat mode Auto mode Defrost operation Compressor overload protection (Current Overload) Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short Outdoor temperature senors contact loose / short Gas leak / compressor overheat Communication error between indoor and outdoor Inverter error Outdoor total current trip /DC peak Indoor fan feedback error
ON
ON or OFF Blinking
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Self Diagnosis Table -- Indoor LED Display
Operation / Fault Condition
Sleep Mode Cool Timer Ionizer
Cool mode Sleep mode ON Timer ON Ionizer ON
RED
Defrost Operation
Yellow
Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short Coil temperature sensor contact loose / short Outdoor temperature sensors contact loose/short Gas leak / compressor overload Communication error between indoor and outdoor IPM / PFC error Outdoor total current trip / DC peak Communication error between indoor and outdoor Indoor fan feedback error
ON
ON or OFF Blinking
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LED Location (Single Split) IPM PCB IPM PCB
Inverter Module LED (Blinking in RED)
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LED Location (Multi Split) Power PCB Power PCB
Power PCB LED
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Inverter Module - Normal Running Mode LED Indication
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Outdoor Frequency Adjustment 8# Indoor Fan Speed Limit 7# Indoor Coil Temperature Limit 6# Discharge Temperature Limit 5# Total Current Limit 4# Outdoor Coil Temperature Limit 3# Under/Over Voltage Limit 2# Normal 1# Indication Blink
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Inverter Module – Compressor Stopped LED Indication
For Single Split For Single Split
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Check Interconnection communication wire Communication Error 5# Call local dealer DC Compressor Feedback 4# Check discharge sensor wire and connection / Not enough refrigerant / Indoor overload Discharge Sensor Problem 3# Check coil sensor wire and connection Coil Sensor Problem 2# Check ambient sensor wire and connection Outdoor Sensor Problem 1# Corrective Action Errors Blink
0.5s 0.5s 0.5s
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Inverter Module – Compressor Stopped LED Indication
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Check whether outdoor unit is blocked
- r not
Cooling Overload 10# Compressor fail to start DC Compressor Start Failure 9# Check power supply Under/Over Voltage 8# Check compressor wire and connection No Load 7# Call local dealer Over Current 6# Corrective Action Errors Blink
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Inverter Module – Compressor Stopped LED Indication
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Change EEPROM EEPROM Writing Error 14# Change EEPROM EEPROM Reading Error 13# Check DC supply on IPM board IPM Protection 12# Wait till defrost is over then it will restart automatically Defrost 11# Corrective Action Errors Blink
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Inverter Module – Compressor Stopped LED Indication
For Multi Split For Multi Split
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Check Interconnection communication wire Communication Error 5# DC Compressor Feedback 4# Check discharge sensor wire and connection / Not enough refrigerant / Indoor overload Discharge Sensor Problem 3# Check coil sensor wire and connection Coil Sensor Problem 2# Check ambient sensor wire and connection Outdoor Sensor Problem 1# Corrective Action Errors Blink
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Inverter Module – Compressor Stopped LED Indication
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Check whether outdoor unit is blocked
- r not
Cooling Overload 10# DC Compressor Start Failure 9# Check power supply Under/Over Voltage 8# Check compressor wire and connection No Load 7# Call local dealer Over Current 6# Corrective Action Errors Blink
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DC Fan Motor Feedback Error 15# Change EEPROM EEPROM Writing Error 14# Change EEPROM EEPROM Reading Error 13# Check DC supply on IPM board IPM Protection 12# Wait till defrost is over then it will restart automatically Defrost 11# Corrective Action Errors Blink
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Power ON (Set temp to the lowest for cooling; Set temp to the highest for heating)
- Check indoor fan motor
- Check indoor PCB
Check terminal block “1” and “2”. No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
- Check remote control
handset
- Check if there is any direct
sunlight, flashing lamp shine onto the receiver.
- Check indoor PCB
Is indoor fan running normally? No No Yes Yes Check:
- indoor sensor
- wiring between indoor main
board and switch board
- indoor PCB
Check outdoor unit
Indoor Unit
Is there any power supply to
- utdoor
unit? Any “beep” sound when remote control is pressed?
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L 3 1 N E 2 E INDOOR PCB
SIG
Relay
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 2 3 L N
To Outdoor
1 2 3 L N
From Outdoor Single Split Multi Split
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+ P N
- Check from Power Supply till Compressor
Main Board
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+ P N
- Check from Power Supply till Compressor
1) Make sure 1) Make sure power supply power supply is sufficient. is sufficient. 2) Fuse Blown? 2) Fuse Blown? Change Fuse Change Fuse
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- Check from Power Supply till Compressor
3) Diode Checking 3) Diode Checking
- Turn Off power & remove cables
Turn Off power & remove cables
- Use a multi
Use a multi-
- meter and select “diode” measurement
meter and select “diode” measurement
- Measure each of the diode, value should be 0.4 ~ 0.6 V
Measure each of the diode, value should be 0.4 ~ 0.6 V
- If value is 0, change the diode bridge
If value is 0, change the diode bridge
+ ~ ~
- Main Board
+ve pin
- ve pin
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4) While maintaining power supply, 4) While maintaining power supply, use multi use multi-
- meter to check DC Voltage on the electrolytic capacitor OR
meter to check DC Voltage on the electrolytic capacitor OR the IPM board. The reading should be around 300 the IPM board. The reading should be around 300 Vdc Vdc. . (With 300Vdc, If LED is blinking for IPM error, then replace (With 300Vdc, If LED is blinking for IPM error, then replace IPM) IPM)
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Electrolytic Capacitor (Multi Split Model)
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Electrolytic Capacitor (Single Split Model)
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- ve
+ve
- ve
IPM Board More Convenience!!
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- U
V W
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5) Check the connection wire for compressor. 5) Check the connection wire for compressor. Make sure the U,V,W are connected correctly. Make sure the U,V,W are connected correctly.
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6) If everything is all right and the unit won 6) If everything is all right and the unit won’ ’t run, change t run, change main board / entire control box. main board / entire control box.
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