R410A

Commercial Air Conditioners

Service
Manual

Commercial Air Conditioner Division

Midea Group
Add.: Midea Headquarters Building, 6 Midea Avenue, Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, China

Postal code: 528311

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CONTENTS

Part 1 General Information ............................................................................ 3

Part 2 Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits ................................... 11

Part 3 Control ............................................................................................... 23

Part 4 Field Settings ..................................................................................... 37

Part 5 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting......................................................... 41

CONTENTS

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Part 1
General Information
1 Indoor and Outdoor Unit Capacities .................................................. 4

2 External Appearance ............................................................................. 6

3 Outdoor Unit Combinations .................................................................. 9

4 Combination Ratio .............................................................................. 10

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1 Indoor and Outdoor Unit Capacities
1.1 Indoor Units
Table 1-1.1: Standard indoor unit abbreviation codes
Abbreviation Abbreviation
Type Type
code code
Q1 One-way Cassette T1 High Static Pressure Duct
Q2 Two-way Cassette W Wall-mounted
Q4-C Compact Four-way Cassette DL Ceiling & Floor
Q4 Four-way Cassette F Floor Standing
T3 Low Static Pressure Duct Z Console
T2 Medium Static Pressure Duct

Table 1-1.2: Indoor unit capacity range

Capacity Capacity
Q1 Q2 Q4-C Q4 T3 T2 T1 W DL F Z
kW HP index
1.8 0.6 18 18 — — — 18 — — — — 18 —
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2.2 0.8 22 22 22 22 — 22 22 — 22 — 22 22
2.8 1 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 — 28 — 28 28
3.6 1.25 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 — 36 36 36 36
4.5 1.6 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 — 45 45 45 45
5.6 2 56 56 56 — 56 56 56 — 56 56 56 —

7.1 2.5 71 71 71 — 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 —

8.0 3 80 — — — 80 — 80 80 80 80 80 —

9.0 3.2 90 — — — 90 — 90 90 90 90 90 —

10.0 3.6 100 — — — 100 — — — — — — —

11.2 4 112 — — — 112 — 112 112 — 112 — —

14.0 5 140 — — — 140 — 140 140 — 140 — —

16.0 6 160 — — — — — — 160 — 160 — —

20.0 7 200 — — — — — — 200 — — — —

25.0 9 250 — — — — — — 250 — — — —

28.0 10 280 — — — — — — 280 — — — —

40.0 14 400 — — — — — — 400 — — — —

45.0 16 450 — — — — — — 450 — — — —

56.0 20 560 — — — — — — 560 — — — —

1.2 Heat recovery ventilator

Table 1-1.3: Heat recovery ventilator capacity range
Model HRV-200 HRV-300 HRV-400 HRV-500 HRV-800 HRV-1000 HRV-1500 HRV-2000
3
Capacity (m /h) 200 300 400 500 800 1000 1500 2000

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1.3 Outdoor Units
Table 1-1.4: Outdoor unit capacity range
Capacity 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 16HP
Model
252(8) 280(10) 335(12) 400(14) 450(16)
(MDV-*W/D2RN1T(C))

Capacity 18HP 20HP 22HP 24HP 26HP 28HP 30HP 32HP

Model
532(18) 560(20) 615(22) 680(24) 730(26) 800(28) 850(30) 900(32)
(MDV-*W/D2RN1T(C))
Outdoor unit 1 8HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 14HP 14HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 2 10HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 16HP 14HP 16HP 16HP

Capacity 34HP 36HP 38HP 40HP 42HP 44HP 46HP 48HP

Model
960(34) 1010(36) 1065(38) 1130(40) 1200(42) 1250(44) 1300(46) 1350(48)
(MDV-*W/D2RN1T(C))
Outdoor unit 1 10HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 14HP 14HP 14HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 2 10HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 14HP 14HP 16HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 3 14HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 14HP 16HP 16HP 16HP

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Capacity 50HP 52HP 54HP 56HP 58HP 60HP 62HP 64HP
Model
1432(50) 1460(52) 1515(54) 1580(56) 1650(58) 1700(60) 1750(62) 1800(64)
(MDV-*W/D2RN1T(C))
Outdoor unit 1 8HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 14HP 14HP 14HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 2 10HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 14HP 14HP 16HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 3 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 14HP 16HP 16HP 16HP
Outdoor unit 4 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP 16HP
Notes:
1. The full model names can be obtained by substituting the asterisk in the model name format given in the left-hand column of the table above
with the shortened model names given in the table. For example, the model name for the 40HP model is MDV-1130(40)W/D2RN1T(C)).
2. The combinations of units shown in the table are factory-recommended. Other combinations of units are also possible.

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2 External Appearance
2.1 Indoor Units
Table 1-2.1: Standard indoor unit appearance

One-way Cassette Two-way Cassette

Q1 Q2

Compact Four-way Cassette Four-way Cassette

Q4-C Q4

Low Static Pressure Duct Medium Static Pressure Duct

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T3 T2

High Static Pressure Duct Wall-mounted

T1 W

Ceiling & Floor Floor Standing

DL F

Console

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2.2 Heat Recovery Ventilator
Table 1-2.2: Heat recovery ventilator appearance
Heat Recovery Ventilator

2.3 Outdoor Units

2.3.1 Single units
Table 1-2.3: Single outdoor unit appearance
8/10/12/14/16HP

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2.3.2 Combinations of units
Table 1-2.4: Combination outdoor unit appearance
18/20/22/24/26/28/30/32HP 34/36/38/40/42/44/46/48HP

50/52/54/56/58/60/62/64HP

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2.4 MS boxes
Table 1-2.5: MS box appearance

Max. number of
Model name Appearance downstream indoor
units

MS01/N1-C 4

MS02/N1-C 8
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MS04/N1-C 16

MS06/N1-C 24

MS02E/N1-C 1

MS04E/N1-C 1

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3 Outdoor Unit Combinations
Table 1-3.1: Outdoor unit combinations
1
System capacity Number Modules 2
Outdoor branch joint kit
kW HP of units 8 10 12 14 16
25.2 8 1 ●

28.0 10 1 ●

33.5 12 1 ● —
40.0 14 1 ●

45.0 16 1 ●

53.2 18 2 ● ●

56.0 20 2 ●●

61.5 22 2 ● ●

68.0 24 2 ● ●

FQZHW-02SB
73.0 26 2 ● ●

80.0 28 2 ●●

85.0 30 2 ● ●

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90.0 32 2 ●●

96.0 34 3 ●● ●

101.0 36 3 ●● ●

106.5 38 3 ● ● ●

113.0 40 3 ● ● ●

FQZHW-03SB
120.0 42 3 ●●●

125.0 44 3 ●● ●

130.0 46 3 ● ●●

135.0 48 3 ●●●

143.2 50 4 ● ● ●●

146.0 52 4 ●● ●●

151.5 54 4 ● ● ●●

158.0 56 4 ● ● ●●

FQZHW-04SB
165.0 58 4 ●●● ●

170.0 60 4 ●● ●●

175.0 62 4 ● ●●●

180.0 64 4 ●●●●

Notes:
1. The combinations of units shown in the table are factory-recommended. Other combinations of units are also possible.
2. For systems with two or more outdoor units, outdoor branch joints (sold separately) are required.

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4 Combination Ratio

Sum of capacity indexes of the indoor units

Combination ratio =
Capacity index of the outdoor units

Table 1-4.1: Indoor and outdoor unit combination ratio limitations

Type Minimum combination ratio Maximum combination ratio
V4+R Series outdoor units 50% 130%

Table 1-4.2: Combinations of indoor and outdoor units

Outdoor unit capacity Maximum number of
Sum of capacity indexes of connected indoor units
kW HP Capacity index connected indoor units

25.2 8 252 126 to 327.6 13

28.0 10 280 140 to 364 16
33.5 12 335 167.5 to 435.5 20
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40.0 14 400 200 to 520 23

45.0 16 450 225 to 585 26
53.2 18 532 266 to 691.6 29
56.0 20 560 280 to 728 33
61.5 22 615 307.5 to 799.5 36
68.0 24 680 340 to 884 39
73.0 26 730 365 to 949 43
80.0 28 800 400 to 1040 46
85.0 30 850 425 to 1105 50
90.0 32 900 450 to 1170 53
96.0 34 960 480 to 1248 56
101.0 36 1010 505 to 1313 59
106.5 38 1065 532.5 to 1384.5 63
113.0 40 1130 565 to 1469
120.0 42 1200 600 to 1560
125.0 44 1250 625 to 1625
130.0 46 1300 650 to 1690
135.0 48 1350 675 to 1755
143.2 50 1432 716 to 1861.6
146.0 52 1460 730 to 1898 64
151.5 54 1515 757.5 to 1969.5
158.0 56 1580 790 to 2054
165.0 58 1650 825 to 2145
170.0 60 1700 850 to 2210
175.0 62 1750 875 to 2275
180.0 64 1800 900 to 2340

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Part 2
Component Layout and
Refrigerant Circuits
1 Layout of Functional Components ....................................................... 12

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

2 Piping Diagrams .................................................................................. 14

3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams .................................................................. 16

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1 Layout of Functional Components
MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 2-1.1: MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C) top view

Solenoid valve

Solenoid valve
Electronic
expansion valve Solenoid valve

Electronic
expansion valve
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Figure 2-1.2: MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C) front view

Unloading valve
DC fan motor DC fan motor

Solenoid valve

Solenoid valve
Four-way valve

Four-way valve
Solenoid valve
Four-way valve

Low pressure switch

High pressure sensor

Outdoor ambient
temperature sensor

High pressure switch DC inverter compressor

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MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 2-1.3: MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C) top view

High pressure sensor

Solenoid valve
High pressure switch
Solenoid valve

Electronic Electronic
expansion valve expansion valve

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Figure 2-1.4: MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C) front view

DC fan motor
DC fan motor

Unloading valve

Four-way valve

High pressure switch

Four-way valve
Four-way valve Low pressure switch

Outdoor ambient
temperature sensor DC inverter compressor

DC inverter compressor

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2 Piping Diagrams
MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 2-2.1: MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C) piping diagram

EXV-A
Liquid stop valve

EXV-B

ST1 ST2 Heat exchanger 2

Heat exchanger 1 Low pressure gas stop valve

ST3 High pressure gas stop valve

High pressure Gas balance stop valve
switch Pressure release
valve Solenoid valve SV5
High
pressure
sensor
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Oil Solenoid valve SV2

separator

Solenoid Low pressure switch

valve SV4
DC inverter
compressor Accumulator

Oil balance stop valve

MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 2-4.2: MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C) piping diagram

EXV-A
Liquid stop valve

EXV-B

ST1 ST2 Heat exchanger 2

Heat exchanger 1 Low pressure gas stop valve

ST3 High pressure gas stop valve

High pressure Gas balance stop valve
switch Pressure release
High valve Solenoid valve SV5
pressure
sensor Oil
separator Solenoid valve SV2
valve SV4
Solenoid

Low pressure switch

DC inverter DC inverter
compressor compressor Accumulator

Oil balance stop valve

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Key components:
1. Oil separator:
Separates oil from gas refrigerant pumped out of the compressor and quickly returns it to the compressor. Separation
efficiency is up to 99%.
2. Accumulator:
Stores liquid refrigerant and oil to protect compressor from liquid hammering.
3. Electronic expansion valve (EXV):
Controls refrigerant flow and reduces refrigerant pressure.
4. Four-way valve ST1:
Controls refrigerant flow direction of the left heat exchanger. When closed, the left heat exchanger functions as a
condenser; when open, the left heat exchanger functions as an evaporator.
5. Four-way valve ST2:
Controls refrigerant flow direction of the right heat exchanger. When closed, the right heat exchanger functions as a
condenser; when open, the right heat exchanger functions as an evaporator.

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6. Four-way valve ST3:
When the system is in total cooling mode, ST3 is open. When the system is in total heating mode or mixed mode, ST3
is closed.
7. Solenoid valve SV2:
Protects the compressor. If compressor discharge temperature rises above 100°C, SV2 opens and sprays a small
amount of liquid refrigerant to cool the compressor. SV2 closes again once the discharge temperature has fallen
below 90°C.
8. Solenoid valve SV4:
Returns oil to the compressor. In single outdoor unit systems: opens once the compressor has run for 200 seconds
and closes 600 seconds later. In systems with multiple outdoor units: each unit's SV4 opens for 3 minutes every 20
minutes.
9. Solenoid valve SV5:
Enables fast defrosting. During defrosting operation, opens to shorten the refrigerant flow cycle and quicken the
defrosting process. Closed in cooling mode.
10. High and low pressure switches:
Regulate system pressure. When system pressure rises above the upper limit or falls below the lower limit, the high or
low pressure switches turn off, stopping the compressor. After 10 minutes, the compressor restarts.

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3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams
Cooling operation
Figure 2-3.1: refrigerant flow during cooling operation
Cooling Operation
High temperature, high pressure gas
High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Cooling Cooling Cooling

Fan ON ON Fan OFF OFF Fan OFF OFF To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "OFF"
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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid

heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator tube
filter
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit

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Mixed cooling operation
Mixed
Figure 2-3.2: refrigerant Cooling
flow during Operation
mixed cooling operation

High temperature, high pressure gas

High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Cooling Cooling Heating

Fan ON ON Fan ON ON Fan ON ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON"

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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid
heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit

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Heating operation
Heating
Figure 2-3.3: refrigerant flowOperation
during heating operation
High temperature, high pressure gas
High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Heating Heating Heating

Fan ON ON Fan ON OFF Fan ON ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "OFF"
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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid
heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1
SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit
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Mixed heating operation
Figure 2-3.4: refrigerant
Mixedflow duringOperation
Heating mixed heating operation

High temperature, high pressure gas

High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Heating Heating Cooling

Fan ON ON Fan ON ON Fan ON ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON"

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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid

heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit

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Oil return operation in cooling mode
Figure 2-3.5: refrigerant flow during oil return operation in cooling mode
Cooling Oil Return
High temperature, high pressure gas
High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Cooling Cooling Cooling

Fan ON ON Fan OFF OFF Fan ON ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "OFF"
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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid
heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit

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Oil return operation in other mode
Figure 2-3.6: refrigerant flow during oil return operation in other mode
Other Mode Oil Return
High temperature, high pressure gas
High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Cooling Cooling Heating

Fan ON ON Fan OFF OFF Fan OFF ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON"

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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid
heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit
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Defrosting operation
Defrost
Figure 2-3.7: refrigerant flow during defrosting operation

High temperature, high pressure gas

High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure gas
Indoor unit operation

Cooling Cooling Heating

Fan OFF ON Fan OFF OFF Fan OFF ON To other MS unit
FAN FAN FAN

heat heat heat

exchanging exchanging exchanging

filter filter filter filter filter filter

EXV EXV EXV

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit
Thermostat "ON" Thermostat "ON"
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SV4B SV4 SV3B SV3 SV2B SV2 SV1B SV1

MS unit SV7

sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool sub-cool

pipe pipe pipe pipe EXVA

filter filter
FAN1 FAN2 EXV-A High-Pressure Liquid

heat heat
exchanging exchanging
filter filter

T3 T5 EXV-B
Low Pressure Gas
ST1 ST2
T4
High-Pressure Gas
ST3
Check valve
High-Pressure Balance

Pressure
Check valve regulating
H-PRO valve
H-LY1 SV5
Capillary
Oil separator
filter tube
Oil Balance
Check
valve
filter Check Check Capillary
valve valve SV2 tube
Capillary T7C1 T7C2
tube SV4
Accumulator filter To other outdoor unit

INV1 INV2
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Part 3
Control
1 General Control Scheme Flowchart ...................................................... 24

2 Stop Operation .................................................................................... 25

3 Standby Control ................................................................................... 25

4 Startup Control .................................................................................... 26

5 Normal Operation Control ................................................................... 27

6 Protection Control ............................................................................... 32

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7 Special Control..................................................................................... 34

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1 General Control Scheme Flowchart
Sections 3-2 to 3-7 on the following pages detail when each of the controls in the flowchart below is activated.

2
Stop operation
 Abnormal shutdown
 System stops
 A unit stops when the load demanded decreases

3 7
Standby control
Special control
 Crankcase heater control

Thermo on

4
Startup control
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Thermo on
 Compressor startup delay control  Outdoor unit duty cycling
 Startup control for cooling operation
 Startup control for heating operation

5
Normal operation control
 Component control during normal operation
Conditions met
 Compressor output control
for oil return
 Compressor step control  Oil return operation
 Operation priority and rotation of compressors
Conditions met
 Electronic expansion valve control
for defrosting
 Outdoor fan control  Defrosting operation

6
Protection control
 High pressure protection control
Legend
 Low pressure protection control Numbers in the top right-hand
 Discharge temperature protection control corners of boxes indicate the
relevant section of text on the
 Compressor and inverter module protection following pages.
control
 Disable heating control

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2 Stop Operation
The stop operation occurs for one of the three following reasons:
1. Abnormal shutdown: in order to protect the compressors, if an abnormal state occurs the system makes a 'stop with
thermo off' operation and an error code is displayed on the digital display.
2. The system stops when the set temperature has been reached.
3. A unit stops when the load demanded by the indoor units decreases and can be handled by fewer outdoor units.

When a unit stops because the load demanded by the indoor units has decreased and can be handled by fewer outdoor
units, the unit's four-way valve remains on until the load demanded by the indoor units increases and the unit is required
to operate. When the whole system stops, all the units' four-way valves turn off.

3 Standby Control
3.1 Crankcase Heater Control
The crankcase heater is used to prevent refrigerant from mixing with compressor oil when the compressors are stopped.
The crankcase heater is controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature and discharge temperature. When the
outdoor ambient temperature is above 40°C, the crankcase heater is off; when the outdoor ambient temperature is below
35°C, the crankcase heater is controlled according to discharge temperature. Refer to Figures 3-3.1 and 3-3.2.

Figure 3-3.1: Crankcase heater controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature

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Crankcase heater off

Ambient temperature < 35 oC Ambient temperature > 40 oC

Crankcase heater is controlled according to discharge temperature

Figure 3-3.2: Crankcase heater controlled according to discharge temperature

Crankcase heater off

Discharge temperature < 40 oC Discharge temperature > 50 oC

Crankcase heater on

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4 Startup Control
4.1 Compressor Startup Delay Control
In initial startup control, compressor startup is delayed for 12 minutes in order to let the master unit search for the indoor
units’ addresses. In restart control (except in oil return operation and defrosting operation), compressor startup is delayed
such that a minimum of 7 minutes has elapsed since the compressor stopped, in order to prevent frequent compressor
on/off and to equalize the pressure within the refrigerant system.

4.2 Startup Control for Cooling Operation

Table 3-4.1: Component control during startup in cooling mode
Wiring
Component 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ● Controlled according to load requirement, operating
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ● frequency increased by 1 step / sec
1
Fan speed controlled according to discharge
DC fan motor A FANA ● ●
pressure (Pc):
 At initial speed for 90 seconds.
 Subsequently, Pc checked every 10 seconds:
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DC fan motor B FANB ● ●

 Pc ≥ 2.7MPa, => 1 step increase.
 Pc ≤ 2.1MPa => 1 step decrease.

Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●

Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ●
temperature
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST2 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● On
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Closed for 200 secs, open for 600 secs, then closed
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off
Notes:
1. Refer to Table 3-5.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control” for more information on fan speed steps.

4.3 Startup Control for Heating Operation

Table 3-4.2: Component control during startup in heating mode
Wiring
Component 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ● Controlled according to load requirement, operating
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ● frequency increased by 1 step / sec

DC fan motor A FANA ● ● Open once the four-way valve has opened,
controlled according to outdoor ambient
DC fan motor B FANB ● ● temperature and load requirement
Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ● Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ● open), controlled according to discharge superheat
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● On
Four-way valve ST2 ● ● On
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Closed for 200 secs, open for 600 secs, then closed
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off
Notes:
1. Refer to Table 3-5.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control” for more information on fan speed steps.

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5 Normal Operation Control
5.1 Component Control During Normal Operation
Table 3-5.1: Component control during normal cooling operation
Wiring
Component 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●

DC fan motor A FANA ● ●

Controlled according to discharge pressure
DC fan motor B FANB ● ●

Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ● Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ●
temperature
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● Off (original)/ On
Four-way valve ST2 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● On
o
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Only open if discharge temperature > 100 C
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Open regularly
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off

Table 3-5.2: Component control during heating operation

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Wiring
Component 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●

DC fan motor A FANA ● ● Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger pipe

DC fan motor B FANB ● ● temperature

Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●

Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully

Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ● open), controlled according to discharge superheat

Four-way valve ST1 ● ● On

Four-way valve ST2 ● ● On
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● Off
o
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Only open if discharge temperature > 100 C
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Open regularly
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Open during defrosting operation

5.2 Compressor Output Control

The compressor rotation speed is controlled according to the load requirement. Before compressor startup, the outdoor
units first estimate the indoor unit load requirement according to the nominal capacity of indoor units currently running,
and then correct for ambient temperature. The compressors then start up according to the corrected load requirement.

During operation the compressors are controlled according to the nominal capacity of indoor units currently running and
the indoor unit heat exchanger temperatures. If the actual load requirement can be provided by one unit alone, then only
one unit starts up. If the actual load requirement requires all outdoor unit modules to operate, the weighted average
actual load requirement is sent to each module and each module operates according to this distributed load
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5.3 Compressor Step Control
The running speed of the compressors in rotations per second (rps) is half the frequency (in Hz) of the electrical input to
the compressor motors. The compressor speed can be altered in increments of 1 rps.

5.4 Operating Priority and Rotation of Compressors

Figures 3-5.1 to 3-5.4 show the compressor operating priority and rotation in systems with one, two, three and four
outdoor units. In units with two compressors, inverter compressor A (BP1) operates in priority to inverter compressor B
(BP2). In multi-unit systems, units operate in rotation. In Figures 3-5.2 to 3-5.4 the master unit and slave units 1, 2 and 3
are shown from left to right in that order, and the circled numbers (①, ②, ③, ④) indicate the rotation sequence.

Figure 3-5.1: Compressor priority and rotation – one outdoor unit

No. 1 No. 1 No. 2

BP BP1 BP2
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Figure 3-5.2: Compressor priority and rotation – two outdoor units

No. 1 No. 2 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

①
② ② No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 ② No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2
No. 2 No. 1

BP BP BP1 BP2 BP BP1 BP2 BP BP2

1

Figure 3-5.3: Compressor priority and rotation – three outdoor units

① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

② No. 3 No. 1 No. 2 ② No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2

③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 ③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 1

BP BP BP BP1 BP2 BP BP

① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6

② No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ② No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 ③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2

BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2

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Figure 3-5.4: Compressor priority and rotation – four outdoor units

① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

② No. 4 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2

④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 1

BP BP BP BP

① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5

② No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2

④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1

BP1 BP2 BP BP BP

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① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6

② No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2

④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1

BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP BP

① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7

② No. 6 No. 7 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5

③ No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 1

BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP

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① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8

② No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6

③ No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

④ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2

BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2

5.5 Electronic Expansion Valve Control

The positions of electronic expansion valves EXVA and EXVB are controlled in steps from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open).

In cooling mode:
 When all outdoor units are in standby:
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 All EXVs are at position 300 (steps).

 When some outdoor units are running and some outdoor units are in standby:
 EXVs on running outdoor units are controlled according to discharge temperature. EXVs of units in standby are
fully closed.
 When all outdoor units are running:
 All EXVs are controlled according to discharge temperature.

In heating mode:
 When all outdoor units are in standby:
 All EXVs are at position 300 (steps).
 When some outdoor units are running and some outdoor units are in standby:
 EXVs on running outdoor units are controlled according to discharge superheat. EXVs of units in standby are fully
closed.
 When all outdoor units are running:
 All EXVs are controlled according to discharge temperature.

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5.6 Outdoor Fan Control
The speed of the outdoor unit fans is adjusted in steps, as shown in Table 3-5.3.
Table 3-5.3: Outdoor fan speed steps
8/10HP 12HP 14/16HP
Fan speed index
FANA FANB FANA FANB FANA FANB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 250 250 250 250 250 250
2 250 250 250 250 290 290
3 290 290 290 290 330 330
4 330 330 330 330 360 360
5 360 360 410 410 530 530
6 460 460 500 500 630 630
7 500 500 630 630 710 710
8 (super silent mode) 630 630 710 710 800 800
9 670 670 760 760 870 870
10 (silent mode) 760 760 800 800 930 930
11 850 850 870 870 980 980
12 930 930 930 930 1110 1110
13 (standard ESP mode) 980 980 980 980 1110 1110
14 (medium ESP mode) 1050 1050 1050 1050 1170 1170
15 (high ESP mode) 1110 1110 1110 1110 1170 1170

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Abbreviations:
ESP: External static pressure

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6 Protection Control
6.1 High Pressure Protection Control
This control protects the system from abnormally high pressure and protects the compressors from transient spikes in
pressure.
Figure 3-6.1: High pressure protection control

Normal operation

Pc > 4.4MPa Pc < 3.2MPa

High pressure protection, error code P1 is displayed

Notes:
1. Pc: Discharge pressure

6.2 Low Pressure Protection Control

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This control protects the system from abnormally low pressure and protects the compressors from transient drops in
pressure.
Figure 3-6.2: Low pressure protection control

Normal operation

Pe < 0.05MPa Pe > 0.15MPa When P2 protection occurs 3 times

in 60 minutes, the H5 error is
displayed. When an H5 error occurs,
Low pressure protection, error code P2 is displayed a manual system restart is required
Notes:
before the system can resume
1. Pe: Suction pressure operation.

6.3 Discharge Temperature Protection Control

This control protects the compressors from abnormally high temperatures and transient spikes in temperature. It is
performed for each compressor.
Figure 3-6.3: Discharge temperature protection control

Discharge temperature
Compressor off
120oC

100oC SV2 on
SV2 off
90oC 90oC

When the discharge temperature rises above 120°C the system displays P4 protection and all units stop running. When P4
protection occurs 3 times in 100 minutes, the H6 error is displayed. When an H6 error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.

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6.4 Compressor and Inverter Module Protection Control
This control protects the compressors from abnormally high currents and protects the inverter modules from abnormally
high temperatures. It is performed for each compressor and inverter module.
Figure 3-6.4: Compressor current protection control

Normal operation

Current > Currentmax Current < Currentmax

Compressor current protection, error code xP3 is displayed

Table 3-6.1: Current limitation for compressors

Compressor model E655DHD-65 E405DHD-36
Currentmax 21A 12A

Figure 3-6.5: Inverter module temperature protection control

Normal operation

72 oC＜Tf≤ 76oC Tf≤72oC

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Exit silent/ super silent mode Tf < 55oC

Tf > 76oC When PL protection occurs 3 times

in 100 minutes, the C7 error is
displayed. When a C7 error occurs, a
Inverter module temperature protection,
manual system restart is required
error code PL is displayed
before the system can resume
Notes: operation.
1. Tf: Heat sink temperature

6.5 Disable Heating Control

When the outdoor ambient temperature rises above 25°C heating mode is disabled to prevent the mechanical load on
compressors becoming too high and to prevent low compression ratios which can result in insufficient compressor internal
oil lubrication.
Figure 3-6.6: Disable heating control

Heating operation

Outdoor ambient temperature > 25oC Outdoor ambient temperature < 23oC

Units stop

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7 Special Control
7.1 Outdoor Unit Duty Cycling
In systems with multiple outdoor units, outdoor unit duty cycling is used to prevent compressor burn out due to
unbalanced oil levels between outdoor units.

Timing of outdoor unit duty cycling:

 After oil return operation.
 After defrosting operation.
 On restart following compressor stop after set temperatures achieved.

Figure 3-7.1 shows an example of duty cycling in a system with 4 outdoor units.
1
Figure 3-7.1: Duty cycling in a system with 4 outdoor units

After oil return operation or

after defrosting operation or
on restart following compressor
Startup control stop after set temperatures
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Normal operation achieved Normal operation

Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3

Outdoor unit Priority Priority Priority Priority Outdoor unit Priority Priority Priority Priority
duty cycling 1 2 3 4 duty cycling 4 1 2 3

Notes:
1. The address settings on the outdoor unit main PCBs for “master unit”, “slave unit 1”, “slave unit 2” and “slave unit 3” do not change.

7.2 Oil Return Operation

In order to prevent compressors from running out of oil, the oil return operation is conducted to recover oil that has
flowed out of the compressor(s) and into the piping system. This operation is performed for all units including units that
are in standby.

Timing of oil return operation:

 When the initial cumulative operating time reaches 140 minutes and then every 8 hours(cooling for 4hours).

Tables 3-7.1 and 3-7.2 show component control during oil return operation in cooling mode.
Table 3-7.1: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in cooling mode
Component Wiring diagram label 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●
DC fan motor A FANA ● ●
Controlled according to discharge pressure
DC fan motor B FAN2 ● ●
Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●
Fully open
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ●
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST2 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● On
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off

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Table 3-7.2: Indoor unit component control during oil return operation in cooling mode
Component Unit state Control functions and states
Thermo on Remote controller setting
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Off
Thermo on Normal control
Electronic expansion valve Standby 300 (steps)
Thermo off 300 (steps)

Tables 3-7.3 and 3-7.4 show component control during oil return operation in heating mode.
Table 3-7.3: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in heating mode
Component Wiring diagram label 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●

DC fan motor A FANA ● ●

Controlled according to discharge pressure
DC fan motor B FANB ● ●

Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●

Fully open
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ●

Four-way valve ST1 ● ● Off

Four-way valve ST2 ● ● Off
Four-way valve ST3 ● ● On

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Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off

Table 3-7.4: Indoor unit component control during oil return operation in heating mode
Component Unit state Control functions and states
Thermo on Off
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Off
Thermo on 480 (steps)
Electronic expansion valve Standby 480 (steps)
Thermo off 480 (steps)

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7.3 Defrosting Operation
In order to recover heating capacity, the defrosting operation is conducted when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is
performing as an evaporator. The defrosting operation is controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature, outdoor
heat exchanger temperature, indoor heat exchanger temperature and outdoor units running time.

Table 3-7.5: Outdoor unit component control during defrosting operation

Component Wiring diagram label 8-12HP 14-16HP Control functions and states
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●

DC fan motor A FANA ● ●

Off
DC fan motor B FANB ● ●

Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●

Fully open
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● ●

Four way valve ST1 ● ● Off

Four way valve ST2 ● ● Off
Four way valve ST3 ● ● On
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Normal control
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Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Normal control

Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● On

Table 3-7.6: Indoor unit component control during defrosting operation

Component Unit state Control functions and states
Thermo on Off
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Off
Thermo on 480 (steps)
Electronic expansion valve Standby 480 (steps)
Thermo off 480 (steps)

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Field Settings
1 Outdoor Unit Field Settings ................................................................. 38

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1.1 PCB Switches and Switch Settings
Figure 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switches

PCB switches
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

S7 ENC2 S1
S7 ENC2 S1

ENC4
ENC4

S4 S2

S4 S2
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Table 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switch settings

1
Switch Setting Switch positions Description
S1

Start-up time is 12 minutes (default)

Start-up time S1
S1 Start-up time is 10 minutes
S2

Night silent time is 6h/10h (default)

S2

Night silent time is 6h/12h

Night silent
2 S2
S2 time
Night silent time is 8h/10h
S2

Night silent time is 8h/12h

S3

Night silent mode (default)

S3

Silent mode
Silent mode S3
S3 Super silent mode
S3

No silent mode
S4

Standard static pressure (default)

S4

Low static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)

Static pressure S4
S4
Medium static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)
S4

High static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)

Notes:
1. Black denotes the switch position.
2. Refer to Part 4, 1.2.1 “Night silent time setting”. Table continued on next page …

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Table 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switch settings (continued)
1
Switch Setting Switch positions Description

Reserved
S7
S12
ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 0-15
12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 0-9 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 10-15 indoor units
S12
ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 16-31
ENC3 S12
Number of 12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 16-25 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 26-31 indoor units
S12
indoor units ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 32-47
12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 32-41 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 42-47 indoor units
S12
ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 48-63
12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 48-57 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 58-63 indoor units
Outdoor unit Only 0, 1, 2, 3 should be selected
ENC1 address 0 is for master unit; 1, 2, 3 are for slave units
Outdoor unit Only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 should be selected
3
ENC2 capacity 0: 8HP; 1: 10HP; 2: 12HP; 3: 14HP; 4: 16HP
Network
Only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 should be selected
ENC4 address
Notes:
1. Black denotes the switch position.
3. Switch ENC2 is factory-set and its setting should not be changed.

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1.2 Modes Set on Main PCB
1.2.1 Night silent time setting
Night silent mode is activated X hours after the peak daytime temperature, and is deactivated after Y hours, where X and Y
are as specified in Table 4-1.2.
Table 4-1.2: Night silent time setting
Switch Switch positions Description X Y
S2

Night silent time is 6h/10h (default) 6 10

S2
S2 Night silent time is 6h/12h 6 12
S2

Night silent time is 8h/10h 8 10

S2

Night silent time is 8h/12h 8 12

Figure 4-1.2: Night silent mode example (default setting, 6h/10h)

The outdoor unit senses the peak daytime

outdoor ambient temperature
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Maximum
output

Load
6 hours 10 hours
Operation
sound dB Max. 15dB
reduction
8:00 14:00 20:00 6:00

Night silent Night silent mode

mode activated deactivated

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Part 5
Diagnosis and
Troubleshooting
1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout............................................. 42

2 Outdoor Unit Main PCB ....................................................................... 44

Part 5 - Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

3 Error Code Table .................................................................................. 48

4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 50

5 Appendix to Part 5 ............................................................................... 97

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1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout
MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 5-1.1: Bottom layer of electric control box Figure 5-1.2: Top layer of electric control box

2
3 8
13
14

4 9
15
5
10
11
6
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Table 5-1.1: MDV-252(8)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-280(10)W/D2RN1T(C) /

MDV-335(12)W/D2RN1T(C) Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout
No. Content
1 Electric control box assembly
2 Three-phase bridge rectifier
3 Inverter module
4 Outdoor current detection board
5 Outdoor power supply board
6 DC fan module
7 Intermediate adapter board
8 Temperature sensor
9 Filter board
10 Reactor
11 Contactor
12 Power supply terminals
13 Main PCB
14 Transformers
15 Transformers

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MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C)
Figure 5-1.3: Bottom layer of electric control box Figure 5-1.4: Top layer of electric control box

2
3 10
14
4
15
5
6 11 16
7

17
12
8

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13
9

Table 5-1.1: MDV-400(14)W/D2RN1T(C) / MDV-450(16)W/D2RN1T(C)

Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout
No. Content
1 Electric control box assembly
2 Inverter module
3 Three-phase bridge rectifier
4 Temperature sensor
5 Outdoor power supply board
6 Outdoor current detection board
7 Outdoor power supply board
8 DC fan module
9 Intermediate adapter board
10 Inverter module
11 Filter board
12 Reactor
13 Power supply terminals
14 Main PCB
15 Transformers
16 Transformers
17 Contactor

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2.1 Ports
1
Figure 5-2.1: Outdoor unit main PCB ports
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Notes:
1. Label descriptions are given in Table 5-2.1.

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Table 5-2.1: Main PCB ports
Label in Port
Content Port voltage
Figure 5-2.1 code
Compressor top temperature sensor (single compressor units) or
1 CN10 compressor A compressor top temperature sensor (dual 0-5V DC (varying)
compressor units) connection
Discharge pipe temperature sensor (single compressor units) or
2 CN11 compressor B compressor top temperature sensor (dual 0-5V DC (varying)
compressor units) connection
3 CN4 Inverter module temperature sensor connection 0-5V DC (varying)
4 CN26 Reserved
5 CN25 Communication port 2.5-2.7V DC
6 CN30 Power input 380V
7 CN80 Reserved
8 CN31 No.1 transformer power input 220V
9 CN33 No.2 transformer power input 220V
10 CN66 Power supply to compressor A crankcase heater 220V

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11 CN67 Power supply to compressor B crankcase heater 220V
12 CN70 EVXA drive port First pin on the left: 12V DC; other four pins:
13 CN71 EVXB drive port varying
CN47-
14 Four-way valve drive ports 220V
CN49
CN41-
15 Solenoid valve drive ports 220V
CN45
16 CN54 Power output 220V
CN57-
17 Neutral terminals 0
CN59
Voltage between upper two pins: 13.5V AC;
18 CN32 No.1 transformer power output
voltage between lower two pins: 9V AC
Voltage between upper two pins: 14.5V AC;
19 CN34 No.2 transformer power output
voltage between lower two pins: 14.5V AC
20 CN39 Inverter module B control port Third pin on the left: 3.3V DC
21 CN38 Inverter module B voltage monitor port 540V DC, +15V DC, N
22 CN36 Inverter module A voltage monitor port 540V DC, +15V DC, N
23 CN37 Inverter module A control port Third pin on the left: 3.3V DC
24 CN35 5V DC, 12V DC power input GND, +5V, +12V, GND, 12V
25 CN19 Low pressure switch connection 0 or 5V
High pressure switch and discharge temperature switch(es)
26 CN18 0 or 5V
connections
27 CN28 Reserved
28 CN16 Reserved
29 CN15 Inverter compressor A and B current sensor connections 0-7.8V AC (varying)
30 CN17 High pressure sensor connection 0-5V DC (varying)
31 CN2 Right condenser temperature detection port 0-5V DC (varying)
Outdoor ambient temperature sensor and outdoor heat exchanger
32 CN1 0-5V DC (varying)
temperature sensor connections
33 CN20 Outdoor units communication port 2.5-2.7V DC
34 CN65 Fan B control port First pin on the left: 12V DC; other four pins:
35 CN64 Fan A control port varying
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2.2.1 Layout
Figure 5-2.2: Outdoor unit main PCB components
DSP1
DSP2
] Digital display Current sensors

Buttons
SW1/2/3/4

ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

Inverter drive chips

LED indicators
LED1/2/3 S7 ENC2 S1

Main control chip LED indicators

LED6/7
Communication chip
ENC4
LED indicators
S4 S2
LED4/5
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2.2.2 Function of buttons SW1 to SW4

Table 5-2.2: Function of buttons SW1 to SW4

Button Function
SW3 SW4
SW1 Force cooling

SW2 System check

SW3 Reserved
SW1 SW2
SW4 Reserved

2.2.3 SW2 system check button

Before pressing SW2, allow the system to operate steadily for more than an hour. On pressing SW2, the parameters listed
in Table 5-2.3 will be displayed in sequence.
Table 5-2.3: SW2 system check
DSP1
Parameters displayed on DSP2 Remarks
content
-0 Outdoor unit address Master unit: 0; slave units: 1, 2, 3
-1 Outdoor unit capacity Refer to Note 1
-2 Number of outdoor units Displayed on master unit PCB only
-3 Operating mode Refer to Note 2
-4 Outdoor unit output metric (total of all units) Displayed on master unit PCB only
-5 Indoor unit demand metric in cooling mode
-6 Indoor unit demand metric in heating mode
Indoor unit demand metric in cooling mode after ambient temperature
-7
correction
Indoor unit demand metric in heating mode after ambient temperature
-8
correction
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DSP1
Parameters displayed on DSP2 Remarks
content
-9 Outdoor unit output metric (this unit)
10 Fan A speed index Refer to Note 3
11 Fan B speed index Refer to Note 3
12 Average indoor heat exchanger mid-point temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
13 Average indoor heat exchanger outlet temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
14 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature (°C) (Left) Actual value = value displayed
15 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature (°C) (Right) Actual value = value displayed
16 Outdoor ambient temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
17 Inverter compressor A discharge temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
18 Inverter compressor B discharge temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
19 Main inverter module temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
20 Saturation temperature (°C) corresponding to the discharge pressure Actual value = value displayed + 30
21 Discharge superheat (lowest of all units) (°C) Actual value = value displayed
22 Inverter compressor A current (A) Actual value = value displayed
23 Inverter compressor B current (A) Actual value = value displayed

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24 Outdoor heat exchanger operating modes Refer to Note 4
25 EXVA position Steps = value displayed × 8
26 EXVB position Steps = value displayed × 8
27 Compressor discharge pressure (MPa) Actual value = value displayed × 0.1
28 Number of indoor units currently in communication with master unit Actual value = value displayed
29 Number of indoor units currently operating in cooling mode Actual value = value displayed
30 Number of indoor units currently operating in heating mode Actual value = value displayed
31 Reserved
32 Silent mode Refer to Note 5
33 Static pressure mode Refer to Note 6
34 DC voltage A Actual value = value displayed × 10
35 DC voltage B Actual value = value displayed × 10
36 Reserved
37 Reserved
000 is displayed if no error or protection events
38 Most recent error or protection code
have occurred since start-up
39 -- End
Notes:
1. Outdoor unit capacity setting:
 0: 8HP; 1: 10HP; 2: 12HP; 3: 14HP; 4: 16HP
2. Operating mode:
 0: off; 2: cooling; 3: heating; 4: forced cooling; 5: Mixed cooling; 6: Mixed heating.
3. Fan speed is adjusted in steps. The fan speed index ranges from 0 (off) to 15 (maximum).
4. Outdoor heat exchanger operating modes (left/right): 0: off/condenser; 1: evaporator/evaporator; 2: evaporator/condenser; 3: evaporator/off.
5. Silent mode:
 0: night silent mode; 1: silent mode; 2: super silent mode; 3: no silent mode.
6. Static pressure mode:
 0: standard static pressure; 1: low static pressure; 2: medium static pressure; 3: high static pressure.

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Table 5-2.4: Digital display output in different operating states
Outdoor unit state Parameters displayed on DSP1 Parameters displayed on DSP2
The number of indoor units in DSP1
On standby Unit's address
communication with the outdoor units
For single Running speed of the compressor in
--
Normal compressor units rotations per second
operation For dual Running speed of compressor B in Running speed of compressor A in
compressor units rotations per second rotations per second
Error or protection -- or placeholder Error or protection code DSP2
System check Refer to Table 5-2.4 Refer to Table 5-2.3

2.2.5 LED indicators LED1 to LED7

Table 5-2.5: LED indicators LED1 to LED7
Indicator LED indicator function and status
LED1 Power supply indicator. Continuously on if the power supply is normal.
Running indicator. Continuously on if the system is operating normally and flashing if the
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LED2
system has a problem.
Communication chip malfunction indicator. Flashing if a three-phase sequence protection
LED3
error or communication error has occurred.
Inverter module operating indicator. Continuously on if the compressor is running normally
LED4/6 1
and flashing if an inverter module error has occurred .

1
LED5/7 Inverter module error indicator. Continuously on if an inverter module error has occurred .

Notes:
1. If an inverter module error occurs, refer to Part 5, 4.19 “xH4 Troubleshooting”. The error code is displayed on the digital display.

3 Error Code Table

Table 5-3.1: Error code table
1
Error code Content Remarks
E0 Communication error between outdoor units Only displayed on the slave unit with the error
E1 Phase sequence error Displayed on the unit with the error
E2 Communication error between indoor and master unit Only displayed on the master unit
Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error and condenser pipe
E4 Displayed on the unit with the error
temperature sensor error
E5 Abnormal power supply voltage Displayed on the unit with the error
E7 Discharge pipe temperature sensor error Displayed on the unit with the error
E8 Outdoor unit address error Displayed on the unit with the error
xE9 EEPROM mismatch Displayed on the unit with the error
xH0 Communication error between main control chip and inverter driver chip Displayed on the unit with the error
H1 Communication error between main control chip and communication chip Displayed on the unit with the error
H2 Number of slave units detected by master unit has decreased Only displayed on the master unit
H3 Number of slave units detected by master unit has increased Only displayed on the master unit
Notes:
1. 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing compressor system A and 2
representing compressor system B. 'y' is a placeholder for the address (1, 2 or 3) of the slave unit with the error.
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Table 5-3.1: Error code table (continued)
1
Error code Content Remarks
Number of indoor units detected by master unit not same as number set
H7 Only displayed on the master unit
on main PCB
H8 Discharge pipe low pressure protection Displayed on the unit with the error
yHd Slave unit malfunction Only displayed on the master unit
P0 Compressor temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P1 Discharge pipe high pressure protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P2,H5 Suction pipe low pressure protection Displayed on the unit with the error
xP3 Compressor current protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P4,H6 Discharge temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P5 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
When X is 1, it means A inverter module; 2
xP6,xH4 Inverter module protection
means B inverter module
P9,H9 Fan module protection Displayed on the unit with the error
PL,C7 Inverter module temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error

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xL0 Inverter module protection
xL1 DC bus low voltage protection
xL2 DC bus high voltage protection
xL4 MCE error
xL5 Zero speed protection
xL7 Phase sequence error
Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second
xL8
protection
Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than
xL9
15Hz protection
Notes:
1. 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing compressor system A and 2
representing compressor system B. 'y' is a placeholder for the address (1, 2 or 3) of the slave unit with the error.

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4.1 Warning

Warning

 All electrical work must be carried out by competent and suitably qualified, certified and
accredited professionals and in accordance with all applicable legislation (all national, local and other laws,
standards, codes, rules, regulations and other legislation that apply in a given situation).
 Power-off the outdoor units before connecting or disconnecting any connections or wiring, otherwise electric
shock (which can cause physical injury or death) may occur or damage to components may occur.
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4.2.1 Digital display output

4.2.2 Description
 Communication error between outdoor units.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the slave unit with the error.

4.2.3 Possible causes

 Incorrect outdoor unit address setting.
 Communication wires between outdoor units not connected properly.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 Damaged main PCB or electric control box communication terminals block.

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E0

ODU addresses on switch ENC1 are set Yes Set the ODU addresses correctly
incorrectly1
No

Ensure the communication wires are

Communication wires between ODUs are Yes three-core shielded cable and are
not connected properly2
connected properly
No

Wires between outdoor main PCB and

electric control box communication Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
terminals block are loose3
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No

Replacing outdoor main PCB resolves the

error
No

Replace electric control box

communication terminals block

Notes:
1. The master unit address should be set as 0, slave units addresses should be set from 1 to 3, and the addresses should not be repeated within one system.
Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
2. All the wires for H1, H2, E connections should be three-core shielded cable, the wiring should be connected according to polarity (H1 to H1, etc), the wiring
should not be open or short circuited. Refer to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams” and Part 3, 9.3 “Communication Wiring”.
3. Refer to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.

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4.3.1 Digital display output

4.3.2 Description
 Phase sequence error.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.3.3 Possible causes

 Power supply phases not connected in correct sequence.
 Power supply terminals loose.
 Power supply abnormal.
 Main PCB damaged.

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E1

The phase sequence of the 3-phase Yes Exchange any two of the 3 phase wires
power supply is incrorrect1
No

Yes Ensure all supply terminals are securely

Some power supply terminals are loose2
fastened
No

The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No
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Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. The A, B, C terminals of 3-phase power supply should match compressor phase sequence requirements. If the phase sequence is inverted, the compressor
will operate inversely. If the wiring connection of each outdoor unit is in A, B, C phase sequence, and multiple units are connected, the current difference
between C phase and A, B phases will be very large as the power supply load of each outdoor unit will be on C phase. This can easily lead to tripped
circuits and terminal wiring burnout. Therefore if multiple units are to be used, the phase sequence should be staggered, so that the current is distributed
among the three phases equally. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
2. Loose power supply terminals can cause the compressors to operate abnormally and compressor current to be very large. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4
in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.

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4.4.1 Digital display output

4.4.2 Description
 Communication error between indoor and master unit.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the master unit.

4.4.3 Possible causes

 Communication wires between indoor and outdoor units not connected properly.
 Indoor unit power supply abnormal.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 Interference from high voltage wires or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.

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 Communication wire too long.
 Damaged main PCB or electric control box communication terminals block.

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E2

Communication wires P Q E have short Yes Reconnect the communication wires

circuited or disconnected1
No

Communication wires P Q E are not Yes Connect the communication wires in a

connected in a daisy chain2 daisy chain
No

IDU power supply is abnormal Yes Ensure normal power supply

No
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Wires between outdoor main PCB and

electric control box communication Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
terminals block are loose3
No

Interference from high voltage (220V or Yes Ensure the communication wires and
higher) wires4 high voltage wires are separated
No

Communication wires are close to a Remove the source of interference, or

source of electromagnetic radiation such Yes add additional shielding to the
as transformer or strong fluorescent lamp communication wires
No

The length of communication wire is over Yes Reduce the wire length to less than
1200m 1200m or strengthen the signal
No

Replacing outdoor main PCB resolves the

error
No

Replace electric control box

communication terminals block5

Notes:
1. Measure the resistance among P, Q and E. The normal resistance between P and Q is 120Ω, between P and E is infinite, between Q and E is infinite. Refer
to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.3 “Communication Wiring”.
2. Refer to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.3 “Communication Wiring”.
3. Refer to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
4. Refer to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.1 “General” for required separation distances between communication wiring and power wiring.
5. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.

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4.5.1 Digital display output

4.5.2 Description
 E4 indicates an outdoor ambient temperature sensor error and condenser pipe temperature sensor error.
 E7 indicates discharge pipe temperature sensor error.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

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4.5.3 Possible causes
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Damaged main PCB.

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E4 / E7

Temperature sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No

Temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
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1. Outdoor ambient temperature sensor connection is port CN1 on the main PCB (labeled 32 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”). Compressor top
temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor connections are ports CN10 and CN11 on the main PCB (labeled 1 and 2, respectively, in Figure
5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
2. Measure sensor resistance. If the resistance is too low, the sensor has short-circuited. If the resistance is not consistent with the sensor’s resistance
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components” and to Table 5-5.1 or 5-5.2 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature
Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.

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4.6.1 Digital display output

4.6.2 Description
 Abnormal power supply voltage.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.6.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit power supply voltage not within ±10% of rated voltage or a phase is missing.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 High voltage circuit error.
 Main PCB damaged.

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E5

ODU power supply voltage is not within

±10% of rated voltage or a phase is Yes Provide normal power supply
missing1
No

Wires between outdoor main PCB, AC

filter boards and electric control box Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
power supply terminals are loose2
No

High voltage circuit error has occurred,

such as the compressor has
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malfunctioned3, the fan motor has Yes Replace or repair the relevant parts
short-circuited4, or the inverter module
has short-circuited5
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. The normal voltage between A and N, B and N, and C and N is 198-242V.
2. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 to 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V4+R Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
3. The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and ground. If any of the resistances
differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned. Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.19.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”.
4. The normal resistances of the fan motor coil among U V W are less than 10Ω. If a measured resistance is 0Ω, the fan motor has short-circuited. Refer to
Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
5. Set a multi-meter to buzzer mode and test any two terminals of P N and U V W of the inverter module. If the buzzer sounds, the inverter module has
short-circuited. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Figure 5-4.1.

Figure 5-4.1: Inverter module terminals

N
P

3 4 5 2
1

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4.7.1 Digital display output

4.7.2 Description
 Outdoor unit address error.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.7.3 Possible causes

 Invalid outdoor unit address.
 Main PCB damaged.

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E8

The ODU's address is not in the valid Yes Slave units addresses should be set from
range1 1 to 3
No

Replace the outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. The master unit address should be set as 0, slave units addresses should be set from 1 to 3, and the addresses should not be repeated within one system.
Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
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4.8.1 Digital display output

In the error code, 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1
representing compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.

4.8.2 Description
 1E9 indicates a compressor A EEPROM mismatch.
 2E9 indicates a compressor B EEPROM mismatch.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.8.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit was powered on immediately after being powered off.

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 Main PCB damaged.

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xE9

Power off the unit and wait for the digital

The outdoor unit was powered on Yes display to turn off before restarting the
immediately after being powered off1
unit
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. When performing a manual restart of an outdoor unit, once the unit has been powered off it should not be powered on again until the digital display has
turned off.
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4.9.1 Digital display output

In the error code, 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1
representing compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.

4.9.2 Description
 1H0 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the compressor A inverter driver chip.
 2H0 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the compressor B inverter driver chip.
 H1 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the communication chip.

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 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.9.3 Possible causes

 Power supply abnormal.
 Transformer malfunction.
 Interference from a source of electromagnetic radiation.
 Main PCB damaged.

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xH0 / H1

Power supply for main PCB and Yes Provide normal power supply
transformer is abnormal1
No

The transformer has malfunctioned2 Yes Replace the transformer

No

There is a source of electromagnetic

radiation near the unit, such as Yes Remove the source of interference
high-frequency transmitter or other high
strength radiation device
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No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Measure the voltages of ports CN31, CN33 and CN35 on the main PCB (labeled 8, 9 and 24, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”). The normal
voltage between CN31 and CN33 terminals is 220V, between GND and the 5V pins of CN35 is 5V, between GND and 12V pins of CN35 is 12V. If one or more
of the voltages are not normal, the power supply for main PCB and transformer is abnormal.
2. Measure the voltages of ports CN32 and CN34 on the main PCB (labeled 18 and 19, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”). The normal voltage
across the upper two pins of CN32 is 13.5V (AC), across the lower two pins is 9V (AC). The normal voltage across the upper two pins of CN34 is 14.5V (AC),
across the lower two pins is 14.5V (AC). If one or more of the voltages are not normal, the transformer has malfunctioned. Refer to Figure 5-4.2.

Figure 5-4.2: Transformer power output terminals

CN34: No.2 transformer 14.5V

power output 14.5V

CN32: No.1 transformer 13.5V

power output
9V

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4.10.1 Digital display output

4.10.2 Description
 H2 indicates that the number of slave units detected by master unit has decreased.
 H3 indicates that the number of slave units detected by master unit has increased.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the master unit.

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4.10.3 Possible causes
 Some outdoor units are powered off.
 Power supply abnormal.
 Incorrect outdoor unit address setting.
 Communication wires between outdoor units not connected properly.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 Damaged main PCB or electric control box communication terminals block.

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H2 / H3

Some outdoor units in the system are Yes Power on all the outdoor units
powered off1
No

The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No

Troubleshoot as for an E0 error2

Notes:
1. Check LED1 on the main PCB. If LED1 is on, the main PCB is powered on, if LED1 is off, the main PCB is powered off. Refer to Figure 5-2.5 in Part 5, 2.2.1
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“Layout”.
2. See Part 5, 4.2 “E0 Troubleshooting”.

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4.11.1 Digital display output

4.11.2 Description
 Number of indoor units detected by master unit not same as number set on main PCB.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the master unit.

4.11.3 Possible causes

 Number of indoor units set on main PCB not same as actual number of indoor units.
 Some indoor units are powered off.
 Communication wires between indoor and outdoor units not connected properly.
 Indoor unit PCB damaged.

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 Indoor unit without address or indoor unit address duplicated.
 Main PCB damaged.

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H7

Number of indoor units set on main PCB Change the setting on the PCB to be the
not same as actual number of indoor Yes same as the actual number of indoor
units1 units
No

Some indoor units are powered off Yes Power on all indoor units

No

After re-starting the ODUs and IDUs and Refer to indoor unit troubleshooting
then waiting 2 minutes, an IDU displays Yes guide. Resolving the indoor unit error
an E1 or FE error2 resolves the outdoor unit error
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No

Two or more indoor units are assigned

No
the same address3
Yes

Setting the indoor units’ addresses No Replace outdoor main PCB

uniquely resolves the error

Notes:
1. The number of indoor units can be set on switches EN3 and S12 on the main PCB. Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
2. Indoor unit error code E1 indicates a communication error between indoor and master unit. Indoor unit error code FE indicates that an indoor unit has not
been assigned an address.
3. Indoor unit addresses can be checked and manually assigned using indoor unit remote/wired controllers.

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4.12 H8 Troubleshooting
4.12.1 Digital display output

4.12.2 Description
 Discharge pipe low pressure protection. When the discharge pressure falls below 0.3MPa, the system displays H8
protection and all units stop running. When the discharge pressure returns to normal, H8 is removed and normal
operation resumes.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.12.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.
 Pressure sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Insufficient refrigerant.

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 Low pressure side blockage.
 Poor evaporator heat exchange.
 Main PCB damaged.

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4.12.4 Procedure

H8

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

High pressure sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No

High pressure sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No
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Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant and inspect system for
refrigerant leakage3 leaks
No

The low pressure side is blocked, caused Inspect the system and fix the error. If the
by crushed or bent pipe, closed EXV or Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
dirty filter4 be cleaned
No

The evaporator heat exchange is poor5 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

Replace the outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. High pressure sensor connection is port CN17 on the main PCB (labeled 30 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”).
2. Measure the resistance among the three terminals of the pressure sensor. If the resistance is of the order of mega Ohms or infinite, the pressure sensor
has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
3. To check for insufficient refrigerant:
 An insufficiency of refrigerant causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge and suction pressures to be lower than
normal and compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. These issues disappear once
sufficient refrigerant has been charged into the system. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal
Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
4. A low pressure side blockage causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, suction pressure to be lower than normal and
compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and
5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
5. In cooling mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.

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4.13 yHd Troubleshooting
4.13.1 Digital display output

In the error code, 'x' is a placeholder for the address (1, 2 or 3) of the slave unit with the error.

4.13.2 Description
 1Hd indicates an error on the slave unit with address 1.
 2Hd indicates an error on the slave unit with address 2.
 3Hd indicates an error on the slave unit with address 3.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the master unit.

4.13.3 Possible causes

 Slave unit malfunction.

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4.13.4 Procedure

yHd

Check relevant slave unit

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4.14 P0, P4, H6 Troubleshooting
4.14.1 Digital display output

4.14.2 Description
 P0 indicates compressor temperature protection.

Part 5 - Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

 P4 indicates discharge temperature protection. When the discharge temperature rises above 115°C the system
displays P4 protection and all units stop running.
 H6 indicates P4 protection has occurred 3 times in 100 minutes. When an H6 error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error..

4.14.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.  Insufficient refrigerant.  System contains air or nitrogen.
 Temperature sensor/switch not connected  System blockage.  Poor condenser heat exchange.
properly or has malfunctioned.  Indoor load too large.  Main PCB damaged.

4.14.4 Procedure

P0 / P4 / H6

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

Compressor top temperature sensor,

discharge pipe temperature sensor Yes Ensure the sensors and switch(es) are
and/or discharge temperature switch connected properly
connections on main PCB are loose1
No

Compressor top temperature sensor

and/or discharge pipe temperature Yes Replace the faulty sensor(s)
sensor have short circuited or failed2
No
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Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant and inspect the system
refrigerant leakage3 for leaks
No

Inspect the system and fix the error. If the

The system is blocked, caused by crushed Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
or bent pipe, blocked EXV or dirty filter4
be cleaned
No

Yes Make sure the combination ratio is less

The indoor load is too large5
than 130%
No

Flush all refrigerant then vacuum the

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System contains air or nitrogen 6 Yes system and recharge refrigerant. Add oil
to the system if it leaks
No

The condenser heat exchange is poor7 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Compressor top temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor connections are ports CN10 and CN11 on the main PCB (labeled 1 and 2,
respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”). Discharge temperature switch connections are port CN18 on the main PCB (labeled 26 in Figure 5-2.1 in
Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”).
2. Measure sensor resistance. If the resistance is too low, the sensor has short-circuited. If the resistance is not consistent with the sensor’s resistance
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components” and to Table 5-5.2 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.
3. To check for insufficient refrigerant:
 An insufficiency of refrigerant causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge and suction pressures to be lower than
normal and compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. These issues disappear once
sufficient refrigerant has been charged into the system. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal
Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
4. A low pressure side blockage causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, suction pressure to be lower than normal and
compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and
5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
5. An indoor load that is too large causes suction and discharge temperatures to be higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4
and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
6. Air or nitrogen in the system causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal, compressor current to
be higher than normal, abnormal compressor noise and an unsteady pressure meter reading. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5
in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
7. In cooling mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.

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4.15 P1 Troubleshooting
4.15.1 Digital display output

4.15.2 Description
 Discharge pipe high pressure protection. When the discharge pressure rises above 4.4MPa, the system displays P1
protection and all units stop running. When the discharge pressure falls below 3.2MPa, P1 is removed and normal
operation resumes.
 If the system has a 3-phase protector and the 3-phase protector is connected with the high pressure switch, the
system will display P1 protection when initially powered on, and P1 protection will disappear once the system reaches
a steady state.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.15.3 Possible causes

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 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.
 Pressure sensor/switch not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Excess refrigerant.
 System contains air or nitrogen.
 High pressure side blockage.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
 Main PCB damaged.

4.15.4 Procedure

P1

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

High pressure sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No

High pressure sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Yes Discharge part of the refrigerant. Add oil

Excess refrigerant3
if it leaks during discharge
No
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Flush all refrigerant then vacuum the

System contains air or nitrogen 4 Yes system and recharge the refrigerant. Add
oil to the system if it leaks
No

The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV5
No

The condenser heat exchange is poor6 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

Replace outdoor main PCB

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Notes:
1. High pressure sensor connection is port CN17 on the main PCB (labeled 30 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”).
2. Measure the resistance among the three terminals of the pressure sensor. If the resistance is of the order of mega Ohms or infinite, the pressure sensor
has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
3. To check for excess refrigerant:
 Excess refrigerant causes discharge temperature to be lower than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to be
higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.
4. Air or nitrogen in the system causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal, compressor current to
be higher than normal, abnormal compressor noise and an unsteady pressure meter reading. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5
in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
5. High pressure side blockage causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to
be lower than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.
6. In cooling mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.

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4.16 P2, H5 Troubleshooting
4.16.1 Digital display output

4.16.2 Description
 P2 indicates suction pipe low pressure protection. When the suction pressure falls below 0.05MPa, the system
displays P2 protection and all units stop running. When the pressure rises above 0.15MPa, P2 is removed and normal
operation resumes.
 H5 indicates P2 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an H5 error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.

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 If the system has a 3-phase protector and the 3-phase protector is connected to the low pressure switch, the system
will display P2 protection when initially powered on, and P2 protection will disappear once the system reaches a
steady state.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.16.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.
 Insufficient refrigerant.
 Low pressure side blockage.
 Poor evaporator heat exchange.
 Main PCB damaged.

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P2 / H5

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant or inspect the system for
refrigerant leakage1 leaks
No

The low pressure side is blocked, caused Inspect the system and fix the error. If the
by crushed or bent pipe, blocked EXV, or Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
dirty filter2 be cleaned
No
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The evaporator heat exchange is poor5 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. To check for insufficient refrigerant:
 An insufficiency of refrigerant causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge and suction pressures to be lower than
normal and compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. These issues disappear once
sufficient refrigerant has been charged into the system. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal
Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
2. A low pressure side blockage causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, suction pressure to be lower than normal and
compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and
5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
3. In cooling mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.

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4.17 xP3 Troubleshooting
4.17.1 Digital display output

'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing
compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.

4.17.2 Description
 1P3 indicates current protection on compressor A.
 2P3 indicates current protection on compressor B.
 When the compressor current rises above the protection value (E655DHD-65: 21A; E405DHD-36: 12A), the system
displays P3 protection and all units stop running. When the current returns to the normal range, P3 is removed and
normal operation resumes.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

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4.17.3 Possible causes
 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.  Poor condenser heat exchange.
 Indoor load too large.  High pressure side blockage.
 Power supply abnormal.  Inverter module damaged.
 Sudden interruption of power to IDUs.  Compressor damaged.
 Excess refrigerant.  Main PCB damaged.
 System contains air or nitrogen.

4.17.4 Procedure

xP3

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

Yes Make sure the combination ratio is less

The indoor load is too large1
than 130%
No

The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No

Sudden interruption of power to IDUs Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No
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Yes Discharge part of the refrigerant. Add oil

Excess refrigerant2
if it leaks during discharge
No

Flush all refrigerant then vacuum the

System contains air or nitrogen 3 Yes system and recharge refrigerant. Add oil
to the system if it leaks
No

The condenser heat exchange is poor4 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
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by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV5

No

Inverter module has short-circuited6 Yes Replace the inverter module

No

Compressor has malfunctioned7 Yes Replace the compressor

No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. An indoor load that is too large causes suction and discharge temperatures to be higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4
and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
2. To check for excess refrigerant:
 Excess refrigerant causes discharge temperature to be lower than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to be
higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.
3. Air or nitrogen in the system causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal, compressor current to
be higher than normal, abnormal compressor noise and an unsteady pressure meter reading. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5
in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
4. In cooling mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.
5. High pressure side blockage causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to
be lower than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.
6. Set a multi-meter to buzzer mode and test any two terminals of P N and U V W of the inverter module. If the buzzer sounds, the inverter module has
short-circuited. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Figure 5-4.1 in Part 5, 4.6 “E5
Troubleshooting”.
7. The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and ground. If any of the resistances
differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned. Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.19.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”.

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4.18 P5 Troubleshooting
4.18.1 Digital display output

4.18.2 Description
 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature protection. When the outdoor heat exchanger temperature rises above 65oC,
the system displays P5 protection and all units stop running. When the temperature returns to the normal range, P5 is
removed and normal operation resumes.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.18.3 Possible causes

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Indoor load too large.

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 System contains air or nitrogen.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
 High pressure side blockage.
 Main PCB damaged.

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P5

ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves

No

Outdoor heat exchanger temperature Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
sensor connection on main PCB is loose1
No

Outdoor heat exchanger temperature Yes Replace the sensor

sensor has short-circuited or failed2
No
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Yes Make sure the combination ratio is less

The indoor load is too large3
than 130%
No

Flush all refrigerant then vacuum the

System contains air or nitrogen4 Yes system and recharge the refrigerant. Add
oil to the system if it leaks
No

The condenser heat exchange is poor5 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error

No

The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV6
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor connection is port CN1 on the main PCB (labeled 32 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.1 “Ports”).
2. Measure sensor resistance. If the resistance is too low, the sensor has short-circuited. If the resistance is not consistent with the sensor’s resistance
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components” and to Table 5-5.1 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.
3. An indoor load that is too large causes suction and discharge temperatures to be higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4
and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
4. Air or nitrogen in the system causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal, compressor current to
be higher than normal, abnormal compressor noise and an unsteady pressure meter reading. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5
in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
5. In cooling mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.
6. High pressure side blockage causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to
be lower than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.

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4.19 xP6, xH4 Troubleshooting
4.19.1 Digital display output

In the error code, 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1
representing compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.

4.19.2 Description
 1P6 indicates compressor A inverter module protection.
 2P6 indicates compressor B inverter module protection.
 1H4 indicates 1P6 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes.

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 2H4 indicates 2P6 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes.
 When an xH4 error occurs, a manual system restart is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of
an xH4 error should be addressed promptly in order to avoid system damage.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

4.19.3 Possible causes

 Inverter module protection.
 DC bus low or high voltage protection.
 MCE error.
 Zero speed protection.
 Phase sequence error.
 Excessive compressor frequency variation.
 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency.

4.19.4 Specific error codes for xH4 inverter module protection

If an xH4 error code is displayed, press button SW2 every two seconds until one of the following specific error codes is
displayed on the digital display: xL0, xL1, xL2, xL4, xL5, xL7, xL8, xL9. Refer to Figure 5-4.3 and Table 5-4.1.
Figure 5-4.3: Button SW2 on main PCB

ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3

S7 ENC2 S1

ENC4

S4 S2

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Table 5-4.1: Specific error codes for error xH4
Specific error code1 Content
xL0 Inverter module protection
xL1 DC bus low voltage protection
xL2 DC bus high voltage protection
xL4 MCE error
xL5 Zero speed protection
xL7 Phase sequence error
xL8 Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
xL9 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz protection
Notes:
1. 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing compressor system A and
2 representing compressor system B.

The specific error codes xL0, xL1, xL2 and xL4 can also be obtained from the inverter module LED indicators. If an inverter
module error has occurred, LED5/7 is continuously on and LED4/6 flashes. Refer to Figure 5-4.4.

Figure 5-4.4: LED indicators LED4 to LED7 on main PCB

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4.19.5 First troubleshooting step
To troubleshoot xH4 errors, first ensure that the DC bus wire is connected correctly. The DC bus wire should run from the N
terminal on the inverter module, through the current sensor (in the direction indicated by the arrow on the current
sensor), and end at the N terminal on the DC filter board.
Figure 5-4.5: DC detection wire connection method

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4.19.6 xL0 troubleshooting
Step 1: Check compressor
 Check that compressor wiring is all connected properly.
 The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.9-5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and
ground. If any of the resistances differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned.

Figure 5-4.6: Measuring resistances among compressor Figure 5-4.7: Measuring resistances between compressor terminals
terminals and ground

 If the resistances are normal, go to Step 2.

Step 2: Check inverter module

 The DC voltage between terminals P and N should be 1.41 times the local power supply voltage. The DC voltage
between terminals 1 and 2 should be 510-580V. If either voltage is not in the normal range, troubleshoot as for xL1 or
xL2 errors. Refer to Part 5, 4.19.7 “xL1/xL4 troubleshooting” or Part 5, 4.19.8 “xL2 troubleshooting”.
 Disconnect the terminals 3, 4, 5 from the inverter compressor. Measure the resistance among terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
All the resistances should be infinite. If any of them are not infinite, the inverter module is damaged and should be
replaced.

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Figure 5-4.8: Inverter module terminals

N
P

3 4 5 2
1

4.19.7 xL1/xL4 troubleshooting

Step 1: Check inverter module
 Check the DC voltage between terminals 1 and 2. The normal value is 510-580V. If the voltage is lower than 510V, go
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to Step 2.
Figure 5-4.9: Inverter module terminals

N
P

4 2
1 3 5

Step 2: Check rectifier wiring circuit

 If the wires are loose, fasten the wires. If the wires are OK, replace the main PCB.
Figure 5-4.10: Rectifier and AC filter board in electric control box

Check 3-phase bridge

rectifier wiring

Check AC filter
board wiring

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4.19.8 xL2 troubleshooting
Step 1: Check inverter module
 Check the DC voltage between terminals 1 and 2. The normal value is 510-580V, if the voltage is higher than 580V, go
to Step 2.
Figure 5-4.11: Inverter module terminals

1 2

Step 2: Check capacitor board

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 Check the voltage between terminals P and N on the capacitor board. The normal value is 510-580V. If the voltage is
not in the normal range, there is a problem with the electrolytic capacitor power supply. Check the power supply for
high or unstable voltage. If the power supply voltage value is normal, then the main PCB has malfunctioned and
needs to be replaced.
Figure 5-4.12: Capacitor board terminals

4.19.9 xL8/xL9 troubleshooting

Step 1: Check compressor
 The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.9-5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and
ground. If any of the resistances differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned.
 Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.19.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”. If the resistance values are normal, go to Step
2.
Step 2: Check compressor and main PCB
 If there is another unit nearby (either in the same system or another system) that is operating normally, its electric
control box can be used to determine whether the xL8/xL9 error is being caused by a compressor fault or a main PCB
fault:
 If using another unit in the same system as the unit with the error to perform the test, set it as the master unit
(address 0); if using a unit in another system, use the master unit.
 Disconnect the power wires of the compressor referenced in the xL8/xL9 error code.
 In the unit that is operating normally, disconnect the power wires that connect a compressor to the electric
control box and use them to connect the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error to the electric control box of the
unit that is operating normally. Ensure that the U, V, W terminals are connected in the right order, and then start
the system that is operating normally.
 If the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error runs normally, replace the main PCB of the unit with the xL8/xL9 error
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and ensure the wiring is correct; if the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error still does not run normally, it needs to
be replaced. Refer to Part 5, 4.11.10 “Compressor replacement procedure”.
Figure 5-4.13: Connecting compressor to an error-free unit
Unit with error Unit operating normally

Connect compressor with

xL8/xL9 error to control box in
an error-free unit and see
whether or not it runs
normally

Power line (U, V, W terminals)

 If there is no error-free unit nearby:

 Replace the main PCB of the unit with the xL8/xL9 error and ensure the wiring is correct. If the compressor with
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the xL8/xL9 error runs normally, a fault with the main PCB was causing the xL8/xL9 error; if the compressor with
the xL8/xL9 error still does not run normally, it needs to be replaced. Refer to Part 5, 4.11.10 “Compressor
replacement procedure”.

4.19.10 Compressor replacement procedure Figure 5-4.14: Draining oil from a compressor
Step 1: Remove faulty compressor and remove oil
 Remove the faulty compressor from the outdoor unit.
 Before removing the oil, shake the compressor so as to not allow
impurities to remain settled at the bottom.
 Drain the oil out of the compressor and retain it for inspection.
Normally the oil can be drained out from the compressor discharge
pipe. Refer to Figure 5-4.14.

Step 2: Inspect oil from faulty compressor

 The oil should be clear and transparent. Slightly yellow oil is not an indication of any problems. However, if the oil is
dark, black or contains impurities, the system has problems and the oil needs to be changed. Refer to Figure 5-4.16
for further details regarding inspecting compressor oil. (If the compressor oil has been spoiled, the compressor will
not be being lubricated effectively. The scroll plate, crankshaft and bearings will wear. Abrasion will lead to a larger
load and higher current. More electric energy will get dissipated as heat and the temperature of the motor will
become increasingly high. Finally, compressor damage or burnout will result. Refer to Figure 5-4.17.)

Step 3: Check oil in other compressors in the system

 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is clean, go to Step 6.
 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is only lightly spoiled, go to Step 4.
 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is heavily spoiled, check the oil in the other compressors in the system.
Drain the oil from any compressors where the oil has been spoiled. Go to Step 4.

Step 4: Replace oil separator(s) and accumulator(s)

 If the oil from a compressor is spoiled (lightly or heavily), drain the oil from the oil separator and accumulator in that
unit and then replace them.

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Step 5: Check filters(s)
 If the oil from a compressor is spoiled (lightly or heavily), check the filter between the gas stop valve and the 4-way
valve in that unit. If it is blocked, clean with nitrogen or replace.

Step 6: Replace the faulty compressor and re-fit the other compressors Figure 5-4.15: Compressor piping

 Replace the faulty compressor.

 If the oil had been spoiled and was drained from the non-faulty compressors
in Step 3, use clean oil to clean them before re-fitting them into the units. To
clean, add oil into the compressor through the discharge pipe using a funnel,
shake the compressor, and then drain the oil. Repeat several times and then
re-fit the compressors into the units. (The discharge pipe is connected to the
oil pool of the compressor by the inner oil balance pipe. Refer to Figure
5-4.15.)

Step 7: Add compressor oil

 Add 1.2L of oil to the new compressor through the discharge pipe, using a funnel.
 Add 1.2L of oil to each of the compressors from which oil was drained in Step 3.

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 Only use FV68H oil. Different compressors require different types of oil. Using the wrong type of oil leads to various
problems.
 Add additional oil to the accumulators such that the total amount of oil is 5L in 8-12HP units and 7L in 14-22HP units.

Step 8: Vacuum drying and refrigerant charging

 Once all the compressors and other components have been fully connected, vacuum dry the system and recharge
refrigerant. Refer to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 3.

Figure 5-4.16: Inspecting compressor oil

This oil is black This oil is a little

- it has been yellow, but is clear
carbonized and transparent and
the condition is
acceptable

This oil is still

transparent but there
are impurities which
Cloudy or gray may clog the filter
oil indicates
abnormal
system
This oil contains
operation
particles of copper

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Figure 5-4.17: Effects of spoiled compressor oil

Worn crankshaft

Worn scroll plate

Worn scroll plate

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Normal compressor
bearings

Seriously worn and

damaged bearings

Filter blocked by impurities,

which leads to abnormal
compressor suction

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4.20 P9, H9 Troubleshooting
4.20.1 Digital display output

4.20.2 Description
 P9 indicates fan module protection. All units stop running.
 H9 indicates that P9 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an H9 error occurs, a manual system restart
is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of an H9 error should be addressed promptly in order
to avoid system damage.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

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4.20.3 Possible causes
 Switch ENC2 incorrectly set.
 Power or communication wires not connected properly.
 Fan motor blocked or has failed.
 Power supply abnormal.
 AC filter board damaged.
 Fan module damaged.
 Main PCB damaged.

4.20.4 Procedure

P9 / H9

The capacity set on switch ENC2 on the Ensure the setting on switch ENC2
main PCB and the capacity given on the matches the unit capacity given on the
unit’s nameplate do not match1 unit’s nameplate
No

Some power wires or communication

Yes Ensure power and communication wires
wires of fan module are not connected
are connected properly
properly2
No

Yes Remove obstruction or replace the fan

The fan motor is blocked or has failed3
motor
No
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The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No

Voltage between P and N on fan module Yes Replace AC filter board

is abnormal4
No

Replacing the fan module resolves the

error
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

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Notes:
1. Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
2. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
3. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
4. The normal voltage between P and N on the fan module is 310V DC. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”
and to Figure 5-4.18.

Figure 5-4.18: Fan module layout

Program input port

N Main PCB control signal input port

Power supply to fan motor

Fault LED indicator

Power supply LED indicator

Signal feedback port

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4.21 PL, C7 Troubleshooting
4.21.1 Digital display output

4.21.2 Description
 PL indicates inverter module temperature protection. When the main inverter module temperature rises above 80oC,
the system displays PL protection and all units stop running.
 C7 indicates PL protection has occurred 3 times in 100 minutes. When a C7 error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

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4.21.3 Possible causes
 Blocked, dirty or loose heat sink.
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Main PCB damaged.

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4.21.4 Procedure

PL / C7

The inverter module heat sink is blocked Yes Clean or replace the heat sink
or dirty1
No

The screws connecting the heat sink to Yes Tighten the screws and make sure the
the inverter module are loose2 heat sink is well-connected
No

Inverter module temperature sensor Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
connection on main PCB is loose3
No
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Inverter module temperature sensor has Yes Replace the sensor

short circuited or failed4
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
2. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
3. Inverter module temperature sensor connection is port CN4 on the main PCB (labeled 3 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
4. Measure sensor resistance. If the resistance is too low, the sensor has short-circuited. If the resistance is not consistent with the sensor’s resistance
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Table 5-5.3 in Part
5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.

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5.1 Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics
Table 5-5.1: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor and outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)
-20 115.3 20 12.64 60 2.358 100 0.6297
-19 108.1 21 12.06 61 2.272 101 0.6115
-18 101.5 22 11.50 62 2.191 102 0.5939
-17 96.34 23 10.97 63 2.112 103 0.5768
-16 89.59 24 10.47 64 2.037 104 0.5604
-15 84.22 25 10.00 65 1.965 105 0.5445
-14 79.31 26 9.551 66 1.896 106 0.5291
-13 74.54 27 9.124 67 1.830 107 0.5143
-12 70.17 28 8.720 68 1.766 108 0.4999
-11 66.09 29 8.336 69 1.705 109 0.4860

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-10 62.28 30 7.971 70 1.647 110 0.4726
-9 58.71 31 7.624 71 1.591 111 0.4596
-8 56.37 32 7.295 72 1.537 112 0.4470
-7 52.24 33 6.981 73 1.485 113 0.4348
-6 49.32 34 6.684 74 1.435 114 0.4230
-5 46.57 35 6.400 75 1.387 115 0.4116
-4 44.00 36 6.131 76 1.341 116 0.4006
-3 41.59 37 5.874 77 1.291 117 0.3899
-2 39.82 38 5.630 78 1.254 118 0.3796
-1 37.20 39 5.397 79 1.2133 119 0.3695
0 35.20 40 5.175 80 1.174 120 0.3598
1 33.33 41 4.964 81 1.136 121 0.3504
2 31.56 42 4.763 82 1.100 122 0.3413
3 29.91 43 4.571 83 1.064 123 0.3325
4 28.35 44 4.387 84 1.031 124 0.3239
5 26.88 45 4.213 85 0.9982 125 0.3156
6 25.50 46 4.046 86 0.9668 126 0.3075
7 24.19 47 3.887 87 0.9366 127 0.2997
8 22.57 48 3.735 88 0.9075 128 0.2922
9 21.81 49 3.590 89 0.8795 129 0.2848
10 20.72 50 3.451 90 0.8525 130 0.2777
11 19.69 51 3.318 91 0.8264 131 0.2708
12 18.72 52 3.192 92 0.8013 132 0.2641
13 17.80 53 3.071 93 0.7771 133 0.2576
14 16.93 54 2.959 94 0.7537 134 0.2513
15 16.12 55 2.844 95 0.7312 135 0.2451
16 15.34 56 2.738 96 0.7094 136 0.2392
17 14.62 57 2.637 97 0.6884 137 0.2334
18 13.92 58 2.540 98 0.6682 138 0.2278
19 13.26 59 2.447 99 0.6486 139 0.2223

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Table 5-5.2: Compressor top temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)

-20 542.7 20 68.66 60 13.59 100 3.702

-19 511.9 21 65.62 61 13.11 101 3.595
-18 483.0 22 62.73 62 12.65 102 3.492
-17 455.9 23 59.98 63 12.21 103 3.392
-16 430.5 24 57.37 64 11.79 104 3.296
-15 406.7 25 54.89 65 11.38 105 3.203
-14 384.3 26 52.53 66 10.99 106 3.113
-13 363.3 27 50.28 67 10.61 107 3.025
-12 343.6 28 48.14 68 10.25 108 2.941
-11 325.1 29 46.11 69 9.902 109 2.860
-10 307.7 30 44.17 70 9.569 110 2.781
-9 291.3 31 42.33 71 9.248 111 2.704
-8 275.9 32 40.57 72 8.940 112 2.630
-7 261.4 33 38.89 73 8.643 113 2.559
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-6 247.8 34 37.30 74 8.358 114 2.489

-5 234.9 35 35.78 75 8.084 115 2.422
-4 222.8 36 34.32 76 7.820 116 2.357
-3 211.4 37 32.94 77 7.566 117 2.294
-2 200.7 38 31.62 78 7.321 118 2.233
-1 190.5 39 30.36 79 7.086 119 2.174
0 180.9 40 29.15 80 6.859 120 2.117
1 171.9 41 28.00 81 6.641 121 2.061
2 163.3 42 26.90 82 6.430 122 2.007
3 155.2 43 25.86 83 6.228 123 1.955
4 147.6 44 24.85 84 6.033 124 1.905
5 140.4 45 23.89 85 5.844 125 1.856
6 133.5 46 22.89 86 5.663 126 1.808
7 127.1 47 22.10 87 5.488 127 1.762
8 121.0 48 21.26 88 5.320 128 1.717
9 115.2 49 20.46 89 5.157 129 1.674
10 109.8 50 19.69 90 5.000 130 1.632
11 104.6 51 18.96 91 4.849
12 99.69 52 18.26 92 4.703
13 95.05 53 17.58 93 4.562
14 90.66 54 16.94 94 4.426
15 86.49 55 16.32 95 4.294
16 82.54 56 15.73 96 4.167
17 78.79 57 15.16 97 4.045
18 75.24 58 14.62 98 3.927
19 71.86 59 14.09 99 3.812

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Table 5-5.3: Inverter module temperature sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)

-30 971.4 10 109.0 50 19.70 90 5.000

-29 912.8 11 103.9 51 18.97 91 4.855
-28 858.2 12 99.02 52 18.26 92 4.705
-27 807.3 13 94.44 53 17.59 93 4.566
-26 759.7 14 90.11 54 16.94 94 4.431
-25 715.3 15 86.00 55 16.32 95 4.301
-24 673.6 16 82.09 56 15.73 96 4.176
-23 634.7 17 78.38 57 15.16 97 4.055
-22 598.2 18 74.87 58 14.62 98 3.938
-21 564.1 19 71.53 59 14.10 99 3.825
-20 532.2 20 68.36 60 13.60 100 3.716
-19 502.2 21 65.34 61 13.12 101 3.613
-18 474.1 22 62.47 62 12.65 102 3.514

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-17 447.7 23 59.75 63 12.22 103 3.418
-16 423.0 24 57.17 64 11.79 104 3.326
-15 399.8 25 54.71 65 11.39 105 3.235
-14 378.0 26 52.36 66 10.99 106 3.148
-13 357.5 27 50.13 67 10.62 107 3.063
-12 338.2 28 48.01 68 10.25 108 2.982
-11 320.1 29 45.99 69 9.909 109 2.902
-10 303.1 30 44.07 70 9.576 110 2.826
-9 287.1 31 42.23 71 9.253 111 2.747
-8 272.0 32 40.48 72 8.947 112 2.672
-7 257.8 33 38.81 73 8.646 113 2.599
-6 244.4 34 37.23 74 8.362 114 2.528
-5 231.9 35 35.71 75 8.089 115 2.460
-4 220.0 36 34.27 76 7.821 116 2.390
-3 208.7 37 32.89 77 7.569 117 2.322
-2 198.2 38 31.58 78 7.323 118 2.256
-1 188.2 39 30.33 79 7.088 119 2.193
0 178.8 40 29.13 80 6.858 120 2.132
1 169.9 41 27.98 81 6.640 121 2.073
2 161.5 42 26.89 82 6.432 122 2.017
3 153.6 43 25.85 83 6.230 123 1.962
4 146.1 44 24.85 84 6.033 124 1.910
5 139.1 45 23.90 85 5.847 125 1.859
6 132.3 46 22.98 86 5.667
7 126.0 47 22.10 87 5.492
8 120.0 48 21.26 88 5.322
9 114.3 49 20.47 89 5.159

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5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System
Under the following conditions, the operating parameters given in Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 should be observed:
 The master outdoor unit can detect all the indoor units.
 The number of indoor units displayed on DSP2 is steady and is equal to the actual number of indoor units installed.
 All stop valves are open and all indoor unit EXVs are connected to their unit’s PCB.
 If the combination ratio is 100% or less, all the indoor units are currently running and if the combination ratio is more
than 100%, indoor units with total capacity equal to the total capacity of the outdoor units are currently running.
 If the outdoor ambient temperature is high, the system is being run in cooling mode with the following settings:
temperature 17°C; fan speed high.
 If the outdoor ambient temperature is low, the system is being run in heating mode with the following settings:
temperature 30°C; fan speed high.
 The system has been running normally for more than 30 minutes.

Table 5-5.4: Outdoor unit cooling mode operating parameters

Outdoor ambient temperature °C < 10 10 to 26 26 to 31 31 to 41 > 41
Average discharge temperature °C 60-76 62-78 65-82 67-92 69-92
Average discharge superheat °C 17-30 17-33 17-34 17-36 10-32
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Discharge pressure MPa 2.3-2.8 2.3-2.8 2.4-3.6 2.6-3.8 3.1-4.2

Suction pressure MPa 0.6-0.7 0.7-0.9 0.8-1.0 1.0-1.2 1.2-1.4
DC inverter compressor current A A 5-12 5-13 5-17 6-17 8-13
DC inverter compressor current B A 2-6 2-8 2-10 3-10 4-8
Notes:
1. DC inverter compressor current B is only for 14-16HP models.

Table 5-5.5: Outdoor unit heating mode operating parameters

Outdoor ambient temperature °C < -10 -10 to 0 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 17 > 17
Average discharge temperature °C 56-74 57-76 58-78 61-82 63-82 63-82
Average discharge superheat °C 17-35 17-35 17-35 17-33 14-33 14-33
Discharge pressure MPa 1.7-2.4 1.8-2.5 1.9-3.0 2.2-3.2 2.3-3.2 2.3-3.2
Suction pressure MPa 1.4-1.6 1.5-1.7 1.6-2.2 1.8-2.6 1.8-2.6 2.0-2.4
DC inverter compressor current A A 10-15 10-16 5-17 5-17 6-16 6-12
DC inverter compressor current B A 4-8 4-9 2-10 2-10 3-9 3-7
Notes:
1. DC inverter compressor current B is only for 14-16HP models.

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