LG Air conditioning Academy

Multi V

Air Conditioning Academy

 Contents

1. Introduction
1.1 What is Multi V? """""""""""""""""""""""""". 04
1.2 External Appearance """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 05
1.3 System Layout """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 10
1.4 Nomenclature """""""""""""""""""""""""". 11

2. Line Up
.."""""""""""""""""""""""""" 13
2.1 Line Up
"""""""""""""""""""""""""".. 15
2.2 Specification

3. USP
3.1 Major USP ."""""""""""""""""""""""""". 16
3.2 Minor USP """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 42
3.3 Product Comparison """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 44
3.4 Benefits """"""""""""""""""".""""""". 52

4. General Information
4.1 Item Inside Product Box """""""""""""""""""""""""". 54

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5. Product Details
5.1 Cycle Diagram """""""""""""""""""""""""". 55
5.2 Part & Dimensions """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 56
5.3 Control Parts """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 57
5.4 Wiring Diagram : Outdoor Unit """""""""""""""""""""""""". 58

6. Installation
6.1 Installation Scene """""""""""""""""""""""""". 59
6.2 Installation of Outdoor Unit """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 60
6.3 Piping & Wiring: Outdoor Unit """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 69
6.4 System Set-up """""""""""""""""""""""""". 97

7. Start up
7.1 Start up """""""""""""""""""""""""". 103
7.2 Checking point """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 106
7.3 Special Functions """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 108

8. Trouble Shooting
8.1 Error Codes """""""""""""""""""""""""". 120

9. New Functions
9.1 Cool/ Heat selector """""""""""""""""""""""""". 121
9.2 New Dry contact """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 123
9.3 Independent power module """""""""""""""""""""""""".. 126

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1.1 What is Multi V
? 1. Introduction

Multi V III is the latest technology, with Worlds Best Efficiency, Largest Capacity,
Compact Design and Green Energy Solution.

Multi V III
Energy Saving & Environment Friendly

Wide & Free HVAC design

Easy Installation & Maintenance

Convenience and Comfort

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1.2 External Appearance 1. Introduction

3,380~415,50/60Hz

UX1 Chassis (620 x 1680 x 760) UX2 Chassis (920 x 1680 x 760)

UX3 Chassis (1240 x 1680 x 760) UX2 + UX2

Note: For the detailed capacity based combination, refer PDB.

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1.2 External Appearance 1. Introduction

3,380~415,50/60Hz

UX3 + UX2 UX3 + UX3

UX2 + UX2 + UX2 UX3 + UX2 + UX2

Note: For the detailed capacity based combination, refer PDB.

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1.2 External Appearance 1. Introduction

3,380~415,50/60Hz

UX3 + UX3 + UX2 UX3 + UX3 + UX3

UX3 + UX2 + UX2 + UX2 UX3 + UX3 + UX2 + UX2

Note: For the detailed capacity based combination, refer PDB.

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1.2 External Appearance 1. Introduction

3,380~415,50/60Hz

UX3 + UX2 + UX3 + UX2

UX3 + UX3 + UX3 + UX3

Note: For the detailed capacity based combination, refer PDB.

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1.2 External Appearance 1. Introduction

Chassis Compressor No. Hex Row

Type
H/P C/O H/P C/O H/P C/O
6HP - UX1 - 1 - 2

8HP UX2 UX1 1 1 2 2

10HP UX2 UX2 2 1 2 2

12HP UX2 UX2 2 2 2 2

14HP UX3 UX2 2 2 2 2

16HP UX3 UX3 3 2 2 2

18HP UX3 UX3 3 3 2 2

20HP UX3 UX3 3 3 3 2

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1.3 System Layout 1. Introduction

Combination of Maximum 64 Indoor Units

Max. 80 HP

Refrigerant Pipes

Y Branch Low static 1Way

ARTCOOL
duct CST
Mirror
High static ARTCOOL
duct 2Way
CST Gallery

4Way Console
CST

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1.4 Nomenclature 1. Introduction

1.4.1 Outdoor Unit

3
Serial number

Air Discharge Type

S : Side Discharge
T : Top Discharge

Electrical rating
8 : 3, 380 ~ 415V, 50Hz 9 : 3, 380V, 60Hz
A : 3, 220V, 50HZ B : 3, 220V, 60HZ
L : 3, 380 ~ 415V, 50Hz / 3, 380V, 60Hz
D : 3, 460V, 60Hz

Total cooling capacity in Horse Power (HP) unit

Ex) 10HP '100'

Combination of Inverter Type and

Cooling Only or Heat Pump
N : Inverter and H/P V : Inverter and C/O
B : Inverter and Heat Recovery

System with
Outdoor Unit using R410A

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1.4 Nomenclature 1. Introduction

1.4.2 Indoor Unit

Generation
Combinations of functions
A : Basic function
L : Neo Plasma (Wall Mounted)
C : Plasma Ceiling Cassette)
G : Low Static
U : Floor Standing without Case
ART COOL Type Panel Color
B : Blue R : Mirror V : Silver
Chassis Name
Electrical rating
1 : 1, 115V, 60Hz 2 : 1, 220V, 60Hz
6 : 1, 220 ~ 240V, 50HZ 7 : 1, 100V, 50/60HZ
3 : 1, 208/230V, 60Hz
Total cooling capacity in Btu/h
Ex) 5,000 Btu/h '05 ' 18,000 Btu/h ' 18'
Combination of Inverter Type and
Cooling Only or Heat Pump
N : AC Inverter and H/P V : AC Inverter and C/O
B : DC Inverter and H/P and C/O
System with
Indoor Unit using R410A
* LGETA : U Ex) URN

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2.1 Line-up 2. Line-up

2.1.1 Outdoor Unit

Capacity
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
(HP)

C/O S M L M+M L+M L+L M*3 L+M+M L+L+M L+L+L

H/P M L M+M L+M L+L L+L+M L+L+L

UX1
Capacity S Chassis
62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
(HP)

C/O L+M*3 L+L+M+M L+L+L+M L+L+L+L UX2

M Chassis

H/P L+L+L+L
UX3
L Chassis

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2.1.2 Indoor Unit

kW 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.6 4.2 5.6 7.1 8.2 10.6 12.3 14.1 23.9 30.2
Btu/h 5k 7k 9k 12k 15k 18k 24k 28k 36k 42k 48k 76k 96k
ART COOL Gallery
Series Mirror
SRAC Wall Mounted

1Way (Art)
Ceiling
2Way
Cassette
4Way

Ceiling & Floor

Ceiling Suspended

High Static
Ceiling
Concealed Low Static
Duct
Built-in

Floor With Case

Standing
Without Case

Console

Fresh air Intake

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2.2 Specification 2. Line-up

Unit 1 Outdoor Unit

System (HP) 6 8 10 12
Combination unit ARUN60LT3 ARUN80LT3 ARUN100LT3 ARUN120LT3
Model
Independent unit ARUN60LT3 ARUN80LT3 ARUN100LT3 ARUN120LT3
Product Charge kg 4.0 5.0 6.4 6.7
Max. Connectable No. Of Indoor
10 13 16 20
Units
Net Weight kg 160
1 190
1 240
1 240
1
Dimensions mm (618X1,680X760)X1 (920X1,680X760)X1 (920X1,680X760)X1 (920X1,680X760)X1
(WxHxD) inch (26.8X66.1X29.9)X1 (36.2X66.1X29.9)X1 (36.2X66.1X29.9)X1 (36.2X66.1X29.9)X1
Liquid Pipes
9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8) 9.52(3/8) 12.7(1/2)
Connecting [mm (inch)]
Pipes Gas Pipes
19.05(3/4) 19.05(3/4) 22.2(7/8) 28.58(1-1/8)
[mm (inch)]
Unit 1 Outdoor Unit
System (HP) 14 16 18 20
Combination unit ARUN140LT3 ARUN160LT3 ARUN180LT3 ARUN200LT3
Model
Independent unit ARUN140LT3 ARUN160LT3 ARUN180LT3 ARUN200LT3
Product Charge kg 7.0 7.5 7.5 9.0
Max. Connectable No. Of Indoor
23 26 29 32
Units
Net Weight kg 270
1 340
1 340
1 350
1
Dimensions mm (1,240X1,680X760)X1 (1,240X1,680X760)X1 (1,240X1,680X760)X1 (1,240X1,680X760)X1
(WxHxD) inch (48.8X66.1X29.9)X1 (48.8X66.1X29.9)X1 (48.8X66.1X29.9)X1 (48.8X66.1X29.9)X1
Liquid Pipes
12.7(1/2) 12.7(1/2) 15.88(5/8) 15.88(5/8)
Connecting [mm (inch)]
Pipes Gas Pipes
28.58(1-1/8) 28.58(1-1/8) 28.58(1-1/8) 28.58(1-1/8)
[mm (inch)]
Note: Refer PDB for entire specifications of all the models.
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3.1.1 Worlds Best COP

Worlds Best COP
-. Cooling : 4.13
-. Heating : 4.55

COP Comparison
Heat Pump model (14HP)

4.25
Cooling Capacity Heating Capacity

High static BLDC

4.13

4.55
propeller fan Inverter Fan Motor
25% 9%
Cyclone
sub-cool circuit Wide Louver fin in
Heat Exchanger
Sine wave
3.31

4.16

New refrigerant inverter control

distributor

BLDC
inverter compressor

Multi V III Multi V III

Conventional Conventional

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3.1.2 HSS Scroll Compressor

Increased COP by 11% through new HSS Scroll Compressor

Old Compressor (COP)

New
111%
Discharge
HP Suction 100%
HP
Discharge
Hi-EER
Scroll Profile Suction

Oil Guide
Oil skirt

B/Weight Shaft

Old New

Input Power
LP 100%

11% 88%
Motor
LSS Compressor HSS Compressor 11%
9%
Friction 5.5%
LSS Compressor HSS Compressor 15% Leakage 6%

Low temp. Low Press. Sump High Temp. High Press. Sump
Increase in Suction Gas Temp. no change in Suction Gas Temp.
65% Compressor 65%
Oil Viscosity decreases with Temp. no change in Oil Viscosity
(Stable Discharge Temp.) New
Old

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3.1.3 Wide Range Inverter Hz Control

30% improved COP

6 Cooling
Wide range Inverter
5 Multi V III
Standard
COP
120
15Hz 4
105 Multi V Plus II
Comp. Freq.

3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
)
Outdoor temp.(

Standard
5 Heating

4 Multi V III
25
20 5Hz
COP 3
Multi V Plus II Multi V III
Multi V Plus II
2

1 -15-
15 -12-
12-10 -7 -5 -3 0 3 5 7 9 11
)
Outdoor temp.(

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3.1.4 HiPORTM Technology

HiPORTM Technology Capacity Up, Increased COP

Conventional Model Multi V III

Oil
Compressor Separator Oil
Compressor Separator

HiPOR TM

Loss due to the Bypass of Refrigerant. No Loss due to the Bypass of Refrigerant.
COP increased by 3%

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3.1.5 V Scroll Inverter Compressor

Powerful Magnets & Smooth Sine Wave DC Inverter

Nd Magnet

Rotor
Steel Plates

By adoption of the Sine

Wave which smoothes rotation of motor,
Operation efficiency is improved sharply.
Nd Magnet : Neodymium Magnet (NdFeB Magnet)
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3.1.6 New Sub-cooling Circuit

Worlds Longest Piping Length and Highest Elevation Difference

Cyclone Sub-cooler

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3.1.7 New Optimized Refrigerant Distributor

Non-uniform Uniform
Distribution Distribution

Standard Deviation of Pipe

Discharge temp.

Multi V III

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3.1.8 Eco-friendly
R410A Refrigerant Refrigerant Recovery and Reuse

R12 R22 R134A R407C R410A

Leak-proof Design & Production Carbon Dioxide Reduction

Total CO2 in Korea (millimolar concentration mmol/l)

Chiller+
Gas boiler

Multi V Single RAC
+Oil boiler

Multi V

TCO2 Total CO2

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3.1.9 Extended Piping

1000m
Total piping length
Actual longest piping length 200m Total piping length
(Equivalent) (225m) Max 1000m
Longest piping length after 1 ranch 40m
st Longest
piping
(Conditional application) (90m) length
Level difference between ODU~IDU 110m Max 225m
Level
Level difference between IDU~IDU 15m difference
Level difference between ODU~ODU 5m between
ODU-IDU
Max 110m
Comparison with Competitors

Multi V D M Level diff

between
165 165 Longest IDU-IDU
Longest piping length 200(E225) piping Max 15m
(E190) (E190) length
after 1st
Total piping length 1,000 1,000 1,000 branch
Max 90m
ODU Upper 110 50(90) 50
Height
ODU lower 110 40(90) 40 ODU : Outdoor Unit
IDU : Indoor Unit
: Equivalent
After 1st Branch Max 90 90 40

Level different IDU-IDU 15 15 15

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3.1.10 Low Noise

New Designs for low operation noise

New Octagon Grill

Air Flow Resistance reduced

Robust Structure Design

New Shroud
Bell Mouth Shape Expansion

Low torque ripple design of motor, resonant Robust & S-shape Blade
frequency shift, optimal current angle control New Design
Pitch Angle Increased

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3.1.11 High Static Pressure Fan

(Max 6
8mmAq)

Conventional Multi V III

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3.1.12 Wide Operation Range & Anti-corrosion Gold Fin

Wide Operation Range

Multi V III Multi V III

Anti-corrosion Gold Fin

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3.1.13 Free Connection

Free Connection with Various Indoor Units
*

- Building Load simulation

* Variable Building load during day

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3.1.14 Slope Bending Hex

20mm Slope bending Hex 20mm

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3.1.15 Automatic Functions

Automatic Emergency Back-up Automatic Wrong Connection Detection

Wrong piping

Malfunction Back-up
Wrong wiring

Automatic Fault Detection Automatic Refrigerant Charging

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3.1.16 Continuous Heating

Multi V III Conventional

Conventional Multi V III

Conventional Multi V III Conventional Multi V III Conventional Multi V III

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3.1.17 Fast Cooling / Heating

Comparison of time taken to
reach the set temp.

Conventional

Multi V III

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3.1.18 Night Silent Operation

Low Outdoor Fan Noise at Night in Cooling & Heating Mode

Max Indoor Temp.

100 Capacity(%)

A hr B hr
50 Measuring Function
Temp. On Load(%)

0
50 Load SPL
Mode 1 A : 8.0 hr, B : 9.0 hr Step 1 : max A (db)
47
Mode 2 A : 6.5 hr, B : 10.5 hr Step 2 : max B

Mode 3 A : 5.0 hr, B : 12.0 hr Step 3 : max C

41
Mode start Mode End
8:00 12:00 16:00 20:00 0:00 4:00 8:00

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3.1.19 Real Time Operation

Real-Time Energy Saving Operation

Capability Compensation Operation

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3.1.20 Space Saving

Comparison of Outdoor Unit Installation Space

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3.1.21 Easy and Safe Transportation

Fork Lift Slot

Crane Slot

Elevator

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3.1.22 Easy Installation and SVC

4way Piping Connection & Front SVC Area Decreased

Multi V Plus II Multi V III

50%

Front SVC Area

900 500
C/Box Open area SVC Area

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3.1.23 Auto Test Run

Old Test Run

3hrs
Setting LGMV PC 100% operation 1 Unit operation Report
60%
Time Auto
save Test Run

1hr Test Run Time Save

Start Report

Auto Test Run Check List

Cycle
Electric
Ref. charging LGMV
Sensor check
Parts (s/w, valves, etc.)

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3.1.24 Pump Down and Pump Out

Pump Down
When Indoor units are failed, all the refrigerant in IDU can be pumped down to Outdoor unit.
Refrigerant Flow

Repair!

Pump Out
When Outdoor unit is failed, all refrigerant in failed ODU can be pumped out to Indoor Units.
Refrigerant Flow

Refrigerant Flow

Failed

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3.1.25 LGMV

Easy Monitoring & Control Through LG MV Program

LG MV Cycle View Cycle View Indoor control

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3.1.26 Network Solution

User-setting Auto Changeover Mode Override (Master / Slave)

Master

Slave

Slave

Free Access of Group control Indoor Control

- Each IDU Lock Function

- Each IDU Temp. Range Setting

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3.2 Minor USP 3. USP

3.2.1 Largest Single Unit Capacity

Capacity Comparison for Single Unit

Multi V III D Company M Company

Series 3 3 3

Unit Capacity

1 Unit Max

Max Combination

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3.2 Minor USP 3. USP

3.2.2 Largest Combination Capacity with Single Pipe

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3.3.1 Line-up & Foot Print Size

Line-up
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 64 80
1unit 2unit 3unit 4unit

Plus
LG

Multi V
Daikin VRV

M.E City Multi

4.0 Plus II

3.0
Multi V III
Foot
m2

Plus II
2.0
Print Multi V III
SIZE Daikin
1.0
ME
0.0

62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
6
8
5

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3.3.2 Key Specifications

Item Multi V VRV City Multi

Max. COP
4.27 / 4.58 4.29 / 4.50 3.62 / 4.02
(Cooling / Heating)
Longest Pipe
200 m 200 m 165 m
Length

Total Pipe Length 1,000 m 1,000 m 1,000 m

Difference in height
110m 50 m(90 m) 50 m
(Indoor Outdoor)

Control Inv. + Const. Speed Inv. + Const. Speed Inverter

1Unit Max Capacity 20 HP 18 Hp 18 Hp

Outdoor Max
Max 80Hp Max 54 Hp Max 50 Hp
Capacity
V-Scroll(DC Inverter) DC Inverter DC Inverter
Compressor
Hi-POR tech. Scroll type Scroll type

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3.3.3 COP

4.55
4.16
4.13 3.9
3.31 3.5 3.7
8
3.2 7 2
3

Multi V III Multi V Plus II VRV City Multi

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3.3.4 COP at Part Loads

Cooling Capacity (14 HP at Standard Condition)

5.5

5
29%
4.5
COP

27%
3.5

2.5

2
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

Multi V III
Multi VRV III DVM III Operating Rate [%]
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3.3.5 COP along Total Capacity Range

4.50

4.00

3.50
COP

3.00

2.50

2.00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Capacity [Hp]
Multi V III_50Hz Multi V Plus II_50Hz Daikin VRV III ss_50Hz
ME City Multi_50Hz/60Hz Toshiba SMMS_50/60Hz Samsung (Compact Model (50Hz)

This data is based upon EPDB

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3.3.6 Power Consumption

30
Cooling
15%

Power consumption [kW]

25

Sample Building case study

20
Purpose : Office
15
Area : 10,827 ft2
Operating range
10
Location : Sacramento, California 70 80 90 100 110 120
Temperature [F]
- Outdoor Temperature : -1 ~ 38 MV III Plus II VRV III

30
HVAC system Heating
- LG Multi V III, 26HP 2each

Power consumption [kW]

25
- DAIKIN VRV III, 26HP 2each
20
Energy simulation : Energy Pro Ver.5.0
13%
15
Operating range

10
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Temperature [F]
MV III Plus II VRV III

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3.3.7 Annual Energy Consumption

Annual Energy Consumption can be reduced by 14%

15,000

13,000
Energy Consumption [kWh]

143,510
11,000 134,391 14%
9,000 125,319

7,000

5,000

3,000

1,000
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. VRV III Plus II MV III
Month

Multi V Plus II VRV III Multi V III

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3.3.8 Installation Parameters

Outdoor unit Item Multi V III VRV III City Multi

No. of ODU
Foot print area 66.2% 100% 98.3%
20 HP
Weight 82.0% 100% 93.7%
Max. Connecting IDU 32 32 43

No. of ODU
Foot print area 79.5% 100% 87.1%
40 HP
Weight 87.1% 100% 84.0%
Max. Connecting IDU 64 64 50

No. of ODU
Foot print area 99.3% 100% 97.7%
50 HP
Weight 91.3% 100% 76.2%
Max. Connecting IDU 64 64 50

No. of OD U
Foot print area 99.3% 100%
54 HP
Weight 98.8% 100%
Max. Connecting IDU 64 64
Over 54Hp, only LG provides
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3.4.1 LATS - Multi V Consultant

Convenient model selection

Highly user-friendly design (Autocad Version)

Automatic piping design & check

Download & auto upgrade from Sales Supporting System

(http://www.lgeaircon.com)

<Multi V model selection>

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3.4 Benefits 3. USP

3.4.2 LG Monitoring Viewer (LGMV) Installer

Easy start-up, Easy trouble shooting

Monitoring whole system such as compressor, fan, valves, etc

USB

- Operation State - Indoor Controller - Cycle View

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4.1 Item Inside Product Box 4. General Information

4.1.1. Indoor Box

1 Indoor Unit
2 Owners Manual
3 Installation Manual
4 Remote Controller
5 Screw

4.1.2. Outdoor Box

1 Outdoor Unit
2 Installation Manual

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5.1 Cycle Diagram 5. Product Details

5.1.1 H/P Model

8HP (Cooling Operation)

Note: Refer PDB for diagrams all the models.

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5.2 Dimensions 5. Product Details

ARUV60LT3
ARUV80LT3

Unit (mm)

(Pitch of Foundation
bolt holes)

4 oblong holes

(Pitch of Foundation bolt holes)

Note: Refer PDB for the dimensions of all the models.
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CN29-
CN29- INV PCB
CN39-
CN39- ODU EEV- INJ CN38-
CN38- ODU EEV- Out Communication terminal
CN40-
CN40- SC EEV
CN04-
CN04- On boarding
terminal
CN44-
CN44- INV CN05-
CN05- Jig connection
comp HP S/ W terminal LGMV
CN43-
CN43- INV comp
SW02V-
SW02V- Auto
HP S/ W 1
addressing switch
CN26-
CN26- INV comp
HP S/ W 2 SW01S-
SW01S-
Reset button
CN18-
CN18- H/ Gas 2
CN41-
CN41- Central
CN17-
CN17- H/ Gas 1 Control terminal

CN16-
CN16- Oil Return CN36-
CN36- PFC- IPM

CN15-
CN15- Const comp CN 33
magnetic switch 2
SC-
SC- IN-
IN- SC circuit
CN14-
CN14- Const comp inlet temp.
magnetic switch 1 sensor
SC-
SC- OUT-
OUT- SC
CN13-
CN13- Hot gas circuit outlet
solenoid valve (main) temp. sensor

CN 34
CN12-
CN12- Const comp DIS(I)-
DIS(I) - Inv
hearer 2 comp dis temp.
CN11-
CN11- Const comp SUC-
SUC- Suc temp.
hearer 1 sensor
CN 28-
28 - Const comp
CN10-- INV comp hearer
CN10 current sensor 1
IPM CN 35
CN09-
CN09- 4 way CN 27-
27 - Const comp
reversing valve current sensor 2 HEX-
HEX- ODU hex temp.
CN08-
CN08- 220V power input terminal sensor
DIS(C)-
DIS(C) - Const comp
CN 31-
31 - CN 32-
32 - Low CN 30-
30 - High dis temp. sensor
JIG1,JIG2-
JIG1,JIG2- JIG power terminal : AC 220V Pressure Pressure sensor Pressure sensor
sensor (Mid)

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ODU (max 80 HP)

Refrigerant Pipes

Y Branch Low static 1Way ARTCOOL

duct CST Deluxe

High static 2Way ARTCOOL

duct CST standard

4Way Floor
CST standing

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6.2.1 Installation Process

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6.2.1 Installation Process

The vacuum pump must have the capacity to achieve vacuuming

pressure of 5 torr for more than 1 hour.

Fix facing panels

Note: Refer Installation Manual for more details.

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6.2.2 Foundation
A) Fix the unit tightly with bolts as shown below so that unit will not fall down due to earthquake or gust.
Use the H-beam support as a base support
B) Noise and vibration may occur from the floor or wall since vibration is transferred through the installation part
depending on installation status. Thus, use anti-vibration materials (cushion pad) fully (The base pad shall be more
than 200mm).

C) The corner part must be fixed firmly. Otherwise, the

support for the installation may be bent.
- Get and use M10 Anchor bolt.
- Put Cushion Pad between the outdoor unit and ground
support for the vibration protection in wide area.
D) Space for pipes and wiring
(Pipes and wirings for bottom side)
E) H-beam support
Note: Refer PDB for more details. F) Concrete support

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6.2.3 Settlement of Outdoor Unit

Install at places where it can endure the weight and vibration/noise of the outdoor unit.
The outdoor unit supports at the bottom shall have width of at least 100mm under the unit legs
before being fixed.
The outdoor unit supports should have minimum height of 200mm.
Anchor bolts must be inserted at least 75mm.

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6.2.4 Selection of Best Location

Select space for installing outdoor unit, which will meet the following conditions:
No direct thermal radiation from other heat sources
No possibility of annoying the neighbors by noise from unit
No exposition to strong wind
With strength which bears weight of unit
Note that drain flows out of unit when heating
With space for air passage and service work shown next.
Because of the possibility of fire, do not install the system to the space where generation, inflow, stagnation,
and leakage of combustible gas is expected.
Avoid unit installation in a place where acidic solution and spray (sulfur) are often used.
Do not use unit under any special environment where oil, steam and sulfuric gas exist.
Don't operate heating mode when the outdoor air temperature is -20C or lower.
It is recommended to fence round the outdoor unit in order to prevent any person or animal from accessing
the outdoor unit.
If installation site is area of heavy snowfall, then the following directions should be observed.
- Make the foundation as high as possible.
-Fit a snow protection hood.

Select installation location considering following conditions to avoid bad condition when additionally
performing defrost operation.
1. Install the outdoor unit at a place well ventilated and having a lot of sunshine in case of installing the
product at a place with a high humidity in winter (near beach, coast, lake, etc).
(Ex) Rooftop where sunshine always shines.

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6.2.4 Selection of Best Location

2. Performance of heating will be reduced and preheat time of the indoor unit may be lengthened in case of
installing the outdoor unit in winter at following location:
(1) Shade position with a narrow space
(2) Location with much moisture in neighboring floor.
(3) Location with much humidity around.
(4) Location where ventilation is good.
It is recommended to install the outdoor unit at a place with a lot of sunshine as possible as.
.

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6.2.4 Selection of Best Location

During the installation of the unit, consider service, inlet, and outlet and acquire the minimum space as shown in the figures below.
Case 1 Case 2
Category Installation Space
(10mm Side Space 49mm) (Side Space 49mm)
A10 A50
B300 B100
C10 C50
D500 D500

A10 A50
B300 B100
C10 C50
D500 D 500
E20 E100
4 sides
are
walls

A10 A50
B300 B100
C10 C50
D500 D 500
E20 E100
F600 F 500

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6.2.5 Clearance Space

Case 1 Case 2
Category Installation Space
(10mm Side Space 49mm) (Side Space 49mm)

A10 A50
B300 B100
4 sides
C10 C50
are
D300 D 100
walls
E20 E100
F 500 F 500

No limit to the height A 10

of the wall B 300

Only
2 sides
are walls
A 200
B 300
E 400

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6.2.5 Clearance Space

Category Installation Space

The height of the wall on the front side must be 1500mm or less.
The height of the wall on the inlet side must be 500mm or less.
There is no limit to the wall on the side.
Limitations on If the height of the walls on the front and the side are higher
than the
the height of
limit, there must be additional space on the front and the side.
the wall
- Additional Space on the inlet side by 1/2 of h1.
- Additional Space on the front side by 1/2 of h2
- h1 = A (Actual height) - 1500
- h2 = B (Actual height) - 500

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

1. For High Low Pressure Common Pipe, use provided elbows to

connect between the outdoor units using pipes.
2. During the cutting of the pipes, remove burr, foreign substances
before connecting. Otherwise, the unit may not operate because
of the sludge inside the pipe.
3. Apply Nitrogen Gas of pressure until 3.8MPa(38.7kgf/cm2) for work
area leakage test.
4. After the degree of a vacuum reaches 5 torr, continue the vacuuming
work for more than 1 hour.
5. Open the side pole with hexagonal wrench.

When connecting to high low pressure common pipe, connect pipes using connecting elbows.

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Outdoor Units Model Gas Pipe Liquid Pipe

ID rId5 .
ID rId4 .

ID rId3 .

2
Unit ARCNN21

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Outdoor Units Model Gas Pipe Liquid Pipe

ID rId4 .
ID rId3 .

ID rId7 .

3
Unit ARCNN31

ID rId5 .
ID rId6 .

ID rId8 .

4
Unit
ARCNN41

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Outdoor Unit
ARUN420LT3 ARUN520LT3
ARUN440LT3 ARUN540LT3
ARUN460LT3 ARUN560LT3
ARUN480LT3 ARUN580LT3
ARUN500LT3 ARUN600LT3

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Y branch method 1 Outdoor Units

Example : 5 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: 1st branch (Y branch)
: Indoor Units

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Y branch method 2 Outdoor Units

Example : 5 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: 1st branch (Y branch)
: Indoor Units
: Downward Indoor Unit
: Connection branch pipe
between Outdoor units:
ARCNN21

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Refrigerant Pipe Connection : Y Branch Method

Piping length from outdoor branch to outdoor unit 10m, equivalent length : max 13m(for 22HP or more)
Conditional Application
To satisfy below condition to make 40m ~ 90m of pipe length after first branch.
Diameter of pipes between first branch and the last branch should be increased by one step,
except pipe diameter B,C,D is same as Diameter A
6.35 9.52 12.7 15.88 19.05 22.2 25.4 28.58 31.8 34.9
38.1
*: it is not necessary to size up.
2) While calculating whole refrigerant pipe length, pipe B,C,D length should be calculated twice.
A+B2+C2+D2+a+b+c+d+e 1,000m
3) Length of pipe from outdoor unit to the farthest indoor unit 5(abcd) 40m
4) [Length of pipe from outdoor unit to the farthest indoor unit 5(A + B + C + D + e)
-[Length of pipe outdoor unit to the closest indoor unit 1 (A + a) 40m

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Header Method 1 Outdoor Unit

Example : 6 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: 1st branch
: Indoor Units
: Sealed piping

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Header Method 2 Outdoor Unit

Example : 6 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: Header branch
: Indoor Units
: Sealing
: Connection branch pipe
between Outdoor units:
ARCNN21

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Refrigerant Pipe Connection : Header Method

Longest pipe length *Equivalent pipe length

L A+f 200m A+f 225m

Longest pipe length after 1st branch

l F 40m

Difference in height (Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit)

H H 110m

Difference in height (Indoor Unit Indoor Unit)

H H 15m

Difference in height (Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit)

h1 H1 5m

*: Assume equivalent piping length of Y branch to be 0.5m, that of header to be 1m, calculation purpose

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Combination of Y branch/header method 1 Outdoor Units

Example : 5 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: 1st branch (Y branch)
: Y branch
: Indoor Unit
: Header
: Sealed piping

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Combination of Y branch/header method 2 Outdoor Units

Example : 5 Indoor Units

connected
: Outdoor Unit
: 1st branch
: Y branch
: Indoor Unit
: Connection branch pipe
between Outdoor units:
ARCNN21
: Header
: Sealed piping

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Refrigerant Pipe Connection : Y branch & Header Method

Total pipe length = A+B+C+a+b+c+d+e 1,000m

Longest pipe length *Equivalent pipe length

L
A + B + b 150m(200m **) A + B + b 175(225m**)
Longest pipe length after 1st branch
l
B + b 40m(90m**)
Difference in height (Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit)
H
H 110m
Difference in height (Indoor Unit Indoor Unit)
h
h 15m )
Difference in height ( Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit)
h1
h1 5m

* : Assume equivalent piping length of Y branch to be 0.5m, that of header to be 1m, calculation purpose
** : To apply Conditional Application

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Refrigerant pipe diameter from branch to branch (B,C)

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

Y Branch selection

Models Gas pipe Liquid pipe

ID rId3 .
ID rId4 .

ARBLN01621

ID rId5 .

ID rId6 .

ARBLN03321

ID rId7 .
ID rId8 .

ARBLN07121

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Y Branch selection

Models Gas pipe Liquid pipe

ID rId3 . ID rId4 .

ARBLN14521

ID rId6 .
ID rId5 .

ARBLN23220

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Header Selection
Models Gas pipe Liquid pipe
ID rId3 . ID rId4 .

4 branch
ARBL054

ID rId5 . ID rId6 .

7branch
ARBL057

ID rId8 .
ID rId7 .

4 branch
ARBL104

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Header Selection
Models Gas pipe Liquid pipe
ID rId4 .
ID rId3 .

7 branch
ARBL107

ID rId5 .

ID rId6 .

10 branch

ARBL1010

ID rId7 .

ID rId8 .

10 branch

ARBL2010

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

The calculation of the additional charge should take into account the length of pipe and CF
(Correction Factor) value of indoor unit.

Total liquid pipe 0.480(kg/m)

Additional charge (kg) =
:25.4mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.354(kg/m)
:22.2mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.266(kg/m)
:22.2mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.173(kg/m)
:15.88mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.118(kg/m)
:12.7mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.061(kg/m)
:9.52mm

Total liquid pipe

+ 0.022(kg/m)
:6.35mm

CF value of indoor
+ unit

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6.3.1 Connecting Pipe to Outdoor Unit

CF value of indoor unit

CF value of indoor unit Unit : kg

CAUTION
Use only 2-series of indoor unit. Ex) ARNU***2

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6.3.2 Electrical Wiring

UX3 (Cooling Only)

Main PCB

Inverter Fan PCB

Noise Filter
Reactor
Bridge diode

Magnet switch

Inverter PCB
Take care of the phase
sequences of 3-phase 4-wire
power system

- Connect transmission line between main and sub outdoor unit through the terminal block.
- Connect transmission lines between outdoor unit and indoor/HR units through the terminal block.
- When the central control system is connected to the outdoor unit, a dedicated PCB must be connected
between them.
- When connecting transmission line between outdoor unit and indoor/HR units with shielded wire,
connect the shield ground to the earth screw

The temperature sensor for outdoor air should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- Provide an appropriate cover to intercept direct sunlight.

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6.3.2 Electrical Wiring

1) Transmission cable
Types : shielding wire CVVS or CPEVS
Diameter : over 1.0~1.5 mm2
Insulation material : PVC
Maximum allowable temperature: 60C
Maximum allowable line length: under 1,000 m
2) Remote control cable
Types : 3-core cable
3) Simple central control cable
Types : 4-core cable (Shielding wire)
Wire Size : over 0.75mm2
4) Separation of transmission and power lines
If transmission and power lines are run alongside each other then there is a strong likelihood of operational
faults developing due to interference in the signal wiring caused by electrostatic and electromagnetic coupling.
The tables below indicates our recommendation as to appropriate spacing of transmission and power lines
where these are to be run side by side

Current capacity of power line Spacing

The figures are based on assumed length of
10A 300mm
parallel cabling up to 100m. For length in excess
50A 500mm of 100m the figures will have to be recalculated in
100V or more
100A 1,000mm direct proportion to the additional length of line
involved.
Exceed 100A 1,500mm

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6.3.3 Electrical Characteristics

50 Hz (Heat Pump)
ID rId3 .

Note: Refer PDB for the electrical characteristics of all models.

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6.3.4 Method of Connecting Power Cable

Power Source connected in series

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.4 Method of Connecting Power Cable

Power Source Connected Individually

Note: Refer PDB for more details.

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6.3.5 Leakage Test

Leak test should be made by pressurizing nitrogen gas to 3.8 MPa(38.7kgf/cm2). If the pressure does not
drop for 24 hours, the system passes the test. If the pressure drops, check where the nitrogen leaks. For
the test method, refer to the following figure. (Make a test with the service valves closed. Be also sure to
pressurize liquid pipe, gas pipe and high/low pressure common pipe) The test result can be judged good if
the pressure has not be reduced after leaving for about one day after completion of nitrogen gas
pressurization.

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6.3.6 Vacuum drying

Note : Always add an appropriate amount of refrigerant. (For the refrigerant additional charge)
Too much or too little refrigerant will cause trouble.
To use the Vacuum Mode
(If the Vacuum mode is set, all valves of Indoor units and Outdoor units will be opened.)
Note: Refer PDB for more details.
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6.3.7 Vacuum Mode

This function is used for creating vacuum in the system after compressor replacement, ODU parts
replacement or IDU addition/replacement.

Caution: ODU operation stops during vacuum mode. Compressor can't operate.

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6.4.1 DIP Switch Setting

Heat Pump (SVC PCB) Cooling Only (Main PCB)

(Auto
Address)
(Auto
Address)

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6.4.1 DIP Switch Setting

Checking according to dip switch setting
1. The setting values of the Master outdoor unit can be checked on the 7 segment LED.
The dip switch setting should be changed when the power is OFF.
2. It checks whether the input is properly performed without the bad contact of the dip switch or not.
Checking the setting of the Master unit
The number is sequentially appeared at the 7 segment in 5 seconds after applying the power. This
number represents the setting condition. (For example, represents R410A 30HP)
Master model code Slave1 model code Slave2 model code total capacity 2 25 150
1 ~255 : Master model code
1 ~255 : Slave1 model code
1 ~255 : Slave2 model code
} Refer to table code

6~80HP : HP number (sum of master capacity and slave capacity)

No display : cooling only 2 : heat pump 25 : normal 150 : Model Type(ARUNxxT3)
Example) 30Hp, R410A
16 15 30 2 25 150
Model Code
Model Code Unit (HP) Unit Ref.
CAUTION
11 6
Product may not properly operate if the relevant DIP switch is
12 8 not properly setup.
13 10
14 12
Master & Slave R410A
15 14
16 16
Note: For more information refer Installation Manual
17 18
and PDB.
18 20
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6.4.2 Setting the DIP Switches

Heat pump
If the Dip switch is set when power is on, the changed setting will not be applied immediately.
The changed setting will be enabled only when Power is reset or by pressing Reset button.
ID rId4 .
Function

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6.4.2 Setting the DIP Switches

ID rId4 .

ID rId3 .
Function

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6.4.2 Setting the DIP Switches

Cooling Only

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6.4.2 Setting the DIP Switches

Cooling Only
Function

1. X mark means that the dip switch must be turned OFF. If not, the function may not work properly.
2. If the applicable dip switch is not set properly, the product may not work properly.
3. When executing the test operation, check the operating condition of the indoor unit and only execute the
operation when all indoor units are stopped.
4. Auto test operation function does not work for the product where only one indoor unit is connected for use.
5. Cooling Only model is not working on functions of Heat Pump model.

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1. Installation information

-. Supervisors must check if the real installers name plate and piping diagram is attached on the outdoor unit.

2. Writing out the completion report

-. Installer should submit the report of installation completion to the building constructor.
The report should include the piping diagram, the cable construction, commissioning result, a test run, etc.

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3. Refrigerant piping diagram

The refrigerant piping diagram can

make services more quickly and
correctly.
The refrigerant piping diagram is
certainly attached on the inside of the
outdoor unit in order to avoid the direct
sunlight.

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4. Attaching the real installers name plate on the outdoor unit

The name plate includes an installer name, his store name, commissioner and added refrigerant amount.
It should be attached on the outdoor unit.

<example>

The name plate can offer the detailed information for the installation and it can make service more quickly.
To make quick service, the position of breaker should be shown on the column.

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7.2.1 Checks Before Test Run

1 Check to see whether there is any refrigerant leakage, and slack of power or transmission cable.
2 Confirm that 500 V shows 2 M or more between power supply terminal block and ground. Do not operate in the
case of 2 M or less.
NOTE: Never carry out M check over terminal control board. Otherwise the control board
would be broken.
Immediately after mounting the unit or after leaving it turned off for an extended length of time,
the resistance of the insulation between the power supply terminal board and the ground may
decrease to approx. 2 M as a result of refrigerant accumulating in the internal compressor.
If the insulation resistance is less than 2 M, turning on the main power supply and energizing
the crankcase heater for more than 6 hours will cause the refrigerant to evaporate, increasing
the insulation resistance.
3 Check if high/low pressure common pipe, liquid pipe and gas pipe valves are fully opened.
NOTE: Be sure to tighten caps.
4 Check if there are any problems in automatic addressing or not:
Check and confirm that there are no error messages in the display of indoor units or remote controls
and LED in outdoor units.

CAUTION
While cutting main power of the Multi V,
Always apply main power of the outdoor unit during use of product (cooling season/heating season).
Always apply power 6 hours in advance to heat the crank case heater where performing test run after installation of
product. It may result in burning out of the compressor if not preheating the crank case with the electrical heater for more
than 6 hours. (In case of the outdoor temperature below 10C)

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7.2.2 Trouble Shooting in case of Abnormal Test Run

The phenomena from Main Component Failure

Component Phenomenon Cause Check method and Trouble shooting

Motor insulation broken Check resistance between terminals and chassis
Not operating Strainer clogged Change strainer
Oil leakage Check oil amount after opening oil port
Compressor
Stop during running Motor insulation failure Check resistance between terminals and chassis
Abnormal noise during
R-S-T misconnection Check compressor R-S-T connection
running
Motor failure, bad ventilation Check the outdoor fan operation after being
Outdoor fan High pressure error at cooling around outdoor heat turned the outdoor units off for some time.
exchanger Remove obstacles around the outdoor units
Heating failure, frequent
Bad connector contact Check connector
defrosting
No operating sound at
Coil failure Check resistance between terminals
Outdoor applying power
EEV Heating failure, frozen
EEV clogged Service necessary
outdoor heat exchanger part
Low pressure error or
EEV clogged Service necessary
discharge temperature Error

When system fault occurs, the error code is displayed at indoor unit display or remote control display, the
trouble Shooting guide is in the service manual

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7.3.1 Sensor Checking Function

 Sensor checking function judges whether the current temperature of indoor and outdoor unit sensors is
right or not (Note 1).
 3 indoor temperature sensors, 9 outdoor temperature sensors, 2 outdoor pressure sensors.
It is used for judging sensor abnormality (Note 2).

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7.3.1 Sensor Checking Function

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7.3.1 Sensor Checking Function

Note 1. Outdoor temperature number is different according to each chassis.

Note 2. Please check the sensor that is found abnormal.

Note 3. Each step is displayed on the Main PCB LED.
Note 4. Please refer to the sensor error descriptions on the next page.

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7.3.2 Real Time Sensor Check

Sensor Check Error Code Display
In case error occurs during sensor checking process, error display is as shown below.
Following contents are displayed one after the other on the main PCB of master outdoor unit.

Displaying error content

Indoor unit error display
1.1st and 2nd number represents indoor unit number.
2. Last number represents sensor.
1: Pipe inlet temperature sensor
2: Pipe outlet temperature sensor
3: Air temperature sensor
Displaying outdoor unit error
1.1st and 2nd number represents error content (code).
2.Last number represents outdoor unit number.
1 : Master
2 : Slave 1
3 : Slave 2
4 : Slave 3
* Indoor unit number follows auto addressing number.
(To check the LGMV Data)
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7.3.2 Real Time Sensor Check
Ex) Indoor unit No. 2 Pipe inlet temperature sensor error

Ex) Outdoor Master Unit Liquid pipe temperature sensor error

Ex) IDU No.2 Pipe inlet temperature sensor error and Master
ODU suction temperature sensor, Master ODU high pressure sensor error

Caution
Up to 5 number of errors is displayed continuously and repeatedly. IN case 5 error occurs, again
perform sensor checking after solving errors.
IDU in which error occurred operates air circulation mode.

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7.3.3 Refrigerant Auto Charging

This function charges appropriate amount of refrigerant automatically through cycle operation.
It can be used when refrigerant amount is not proper because of SVC and leakage..
ID rId3 .

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7.3.3 Refrigerant Auto Charging

ID rId3 .

Note
1. After installing the refrigerant charging device, as shown in figure, open the valve
2. In case air temperature is out of guaranteed temperature, it may end without performing Auto charging
3. Refrigerant charging Time may change according to the charging amount. (Abt. 1.5min/lb)

Note: For more information refer PDB.

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7.3.4 Refrigerant Checking Function

This function judges refrigerant leakage and overcharging. It can be used with refrigerant auto charging
function.

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7.3.4 Refrigerant Checking Function

Note
1. In case air temperature is out of guaranteed temperature, refrigerant checking function may end without
performing refrigerant checking. Use guaranteed temperature range only.
2. During the process of judging refrigerant amount, if the cycle isn't stable, refrigerant checking function
may end without performing refrigerant checking.

Note: For more information refer PDB.

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7.3.5 Night Silent Operation

In cooling mode, this function makes the ODU fan operate at low RPM to reduce the fan noise of ODU at
night which has low cooling load.

Max. RPM setting method Note 1) Setting Method for Fan Max. RPM

Dip S/W No. 12+14 ON

Main PCB Power Reset

Note 1)

Setting the Fan Max. RPM

Setting Complete

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7.3.5 Night Silent Operation

Caution:
1. Request installer to set the function during
installation.
2. In case the function is not used, set the dip S/W OFF
and reset the power.
3. If ODU RPM changes, cooling capacity may go down.

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7.3.6 Static Pressure Compensation Mode

This function secures the air flow rate of ODU, in case static pressure has been applied like using duct at
fan discharge of ODU.

Static pressure compensation dip S/W setting method

High static pressure mode : Master ODU Main PCB SW02B NO.13 Dip S/W

Static pressure compensation mode setting Static pressure compensation mode setting
method method

DIP switch setting DIP switch OFF

High static pressure : No. 13

Power Reset
Power Reset

Static pressure compensation mode is set Static pressure compensation mode is cancelled

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8.1 Error Codes 8. Troubleshooting

Error Indicator
This function indicates types of failure in self-diagnosis and occurrence of failure for air condition.
Error mark is displayed on display window of indoor units and wired remote controller, and
7-segment LED of outdoor unit control board as shown in the table.
If more than two troubles occur simultaneously, lower number of error code is first displayed.
After error occurrence, if error is released, error LED is also released simultaneously.
Error Display
1st,2nd LED of 7-segment indicates error number, 3rd LED indicates unit number.
Ex) 211 : No.21 error of master unit
213 : No.21 error of slave2
011 051 : No.105 error of master unit

Note: Refer PDB or Service Manual for all the Error Codes.
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9.1 Cool/ Heat Selector 9. New Functions

Multi V III series provides all off function instead of Fan mode.

[Installation]
- Connect wires to the cool/heat selector as shown in below figure
- Insert the wire in terminal by pushing "push" button
- Set the DIP Switch of main PCB in master outdoor unit.

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[Setting]
- Set DIP S/W according to DIP S/W setting table.
- Push black button on SVC PCB
- Select number as follow at 7-segment
0 : Selector does not use
1 : Cooling/ Heating & Fan mode
2 : Cooling/ Heating & All OFF mode

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9.2.1 Demand Control

This function gives partial load operation easily using simple switch and co-working with digital demand
controller.

[Installation]
- Connect wires to the PI485 Gate-way on Main PCB as shown.
- New ODU dry contact is using DC 12V (Using 12V Adaptor)
- Choice control module; Simple switch or DDC module
ID rId4 .

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9.2.2 Outdoor Fan Low Speed Control

This function control outdoor fan speed manually. Night silent operation is automatic after setting the DIP
switch. But this function is operated manually by simple switch or timer.

[Installation]
- Connect wires to the PI485 Gate-way on Main PCB as shown.
- New ODU dry contact is using DC 12V (Using 12V Adaptor)
- Choice control module; Simple switch or timer.
- Set DIP S/W as same as Night Silent Operation

ID rId4 .

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9.2.3 Error Alarm

This function indicates system fault information by buzzer or warming lamp, when any error is occurred in
the system (Buzzer or warning light is not provided).
Faults occur not only in ODUs but also in IDUs.
New ODU dry contact operates with relay output.

[Installation]
- Connect wires to the PI485 Gate-way on Main PCB as shown.
- New ODU dry contact is using DC 12V (Using 12V Adaptor)
- Choice control module; buzzer or warning lamp

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9.3 Independent Power Module 9. New Functions

The main PCB controls the Indoor EEV, when the power is turn on.
The independent sub PCB controls the Indoor EEV, when the power is turn off.

ID rId4 .

If the power is Cut-Off, product needs to close EEV.

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 Multi V
Publisher : CAC Engineering Team
Air Conditioning Company
LG Electronics Inc.
The date of issue : 2010.08

Copyright 2010 by LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in
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