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Commercial Air Conditioners

Service
Manual
M thermal Mono Series

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CONTENTS

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

Part 2 Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits ..................................... 5

Part 3 Control ............................................................................................... 15

Part 4 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting......................................................... 31

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

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Part 1
General Information
1 Unit Capacities and External Appearance .............................................. 4

Part 1 - General Information

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1 Unit Capacities and External Appearance
1.1 Unit Capacities
Table 1-1.1: Capacity range
Capacity 4kW 6kW 8kW 10kW 12kW 14kW 16kW
1
Model
V4W V6W V8W V10W V12W V14W V16W
(MHC-*/D2N82)

Capacity 12kW 14kW 16kW

Model1
V12W V14W V16W
(MHC-*/D2RN82)
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 8kW model is MHC-V8W/D2N8.
2. The presence or omission of the letter R in the model names indicates the unit’s power supply:
 R: 3-phase, 380-415V, 50Hz; Omitted: 1-phase, 220-240V, 50Hz.

1.2 External Appearance

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Table 1-1.2: Unit appearance

4/6kW 8/10/12/14/16kW

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Part 2
Component Layout and
Refrigerant Circuits
1 Layout of Functional Components .............................................................. 6

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

2 Piping Diagrams ....................................................................................... 11

3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams ....................................................................... 13

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1 Layout of Functional Components
MHC-V4W/D2N8-B / MHC-V6W/D2N8-B
Figure 2-1.1: MHC-V4(6)W/D2N8-B top view
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Figure 2-1.2: MHC-V4(6)W/D2N8-B front view

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Figure 2-1.3: MHC-V4(6)W/D2N8-B

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MHC-V8W/D2N8-B / MHC-V10W/D2N8-B
Figure 2-1.1: MHC-V8(10)W/D2N8-B top view
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Figure 2-1.2: MHC-V8(10)W/D2N8-B front view

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MHC-V12W/D2N8-B / MHC-V14W/D2N8-B / MHC-V16W/D2N8-B
Figure 2-1.4: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/D2N8-B top view

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

Figure 2-1.5: MHC-V12( 14, 16)W/D2N8-B, MHC-V12(14, 16)W/D2RN8-B front view

MHC-V12W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V14W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V16W/D2RN8-B

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Figure 2-1.4: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/D2RN8-B top view
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Figure 2-1.5: MHC-V12( 14, 16)W/D2N8-B, MHC-V12(14, 16)W/D2RN8-B front view

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2 Piping Diagrams
Figure 2-2.1: MHC-V4 (6) W/D2N8-B / MHC-V12( 14, 16) W/D2N8-B / MHC-V12 (14, 16) W/D2RN8-B piping diagram
Safety valve Air purge valve Pump

T2b F
Twout

Flow switch

Evaporator
Manometer
Expansion vessel
T2
Twin

Filter
Pressure sensor

EXV Filter

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e
DC motor
d s

c
High-pressure switch
Low-pressure switch T4

Suction temp. sensor Condenser

T3
Discharge temp. sensor

Single way solenoid valve Capillary

Accumulator
Compressor

Figure 2-2.2: MHC-V8(10) W/D2N8-B / MHC-V12( 14, 16) W/D2N8-B / MHC-V12 (14, 16) W/D2RN8-B piping diagram
Safety valve Air purge valve Pump

T2b F
Twout

Flow switch

Evaporator
Manometer
Expansion vessel
T2
Twin

Filter
Pressure sensor

EXV Filter
e
DC motor
d s

c
High-pressure switch
Low-pressure switch T4

Suction temp. sensor Condenser

T3
Discharge temp. sensor

Single way solenoid valve Capillary

Accumulator
Compressor

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Key components:
1. Accumulator:
Stores liquid refrigerant and oil to protect compressor from liquid hammering.
2. Electronic expansion valve (EXV):
Controls refrigerant flow and reduces refrigerant pressure.
3. Four-way valve:
Controls refrigerant flow direction. Closed in cooling mode and open in heating mode. When closed, the air side heat
exchanger functions as a condenser and water side heat exchanger functions as an evaporator; when open, the air
side heat exchanger functions as an evaporator and water side heat exchanger function as a condenser.
4. High and low pressure switches:
Regulate refrigerant system pressure. When refrigerant system pressure rises above the upper limit or falls below the
lower limit, the high or low pressure switches turn off, stopping the compressor.
5. Air purge valve:
Automatically removes air from the water circuit.
6. Safety valve:
Prevents excessive water pressure by opening at 43.5 psi (3 bar) and discharging water from the water circuit.
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7. Expansion vessel:
Balances water system pressure. (Expansion vessel volume: 8L)
8. Water flow switch:
Detects water flow rate to protect compressor and water pump in the event of insufficient water flow.
9. Backup heater:
Provides additional heating capacity when the heating capacity of the heat pump is insufficient due to very low
outdoor temperature. Also protects the external water piping from freezing.
10. Water pump:
Circulates water in the water circuit.

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3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams
Heating and domestic hot water operation(4,6KW for example)
Figure 2-3.1: Refrigerant flow during heating or domestic hot water operation

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

Cooling and defrosting operation(4,6KW for example)
Figure 2-3.2: Refrigerant flow during cooling and defrosting operations

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Part 3
Control
1 Stop Operation ........................................................................................ 16

2 Standby Control ....................................................................................... 16

3 Startup Control ........................................................................................ 17

4 Normal Operation Control ....................................................................... 19

5 Protection Control ................................................................................... 21

6 Special Control ......................................................................................... 25

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7 Role of Temperature Sensors in Control Functions ................................... 28

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1 Stop Operation
The stop operation occurs for one of the 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 outdoor unit PCB digital displays and on the user
interface.
2. The system stops when the set temperature has been reached.

2 Standby Control
2.1 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 the compressor on/off state. When the
outdoor ambient temperature is above 8°C or the compressor is running, the crankcase heater is off; when the outdoor
ambient temperature is at or below 8°C and either the compressor has been stopped for more than 3 hours or the unit has
just been powered-on (either manually or when the power has returned following a power outage), the crankcase heater
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turns on.

2.2 Water Pump Control

When the outdoor unit is in standby, the internal and external circulator pumps run continuously.

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3 Startup Control
3.1 Compressor Startup Delay Control
In initial startup control and in restart control (except in oil return operation and defrosting operation), compressor startup
is delayed such that a minimum of the set re-start delay time has elapsed since the compressor stopped, in order to
prevent frequent compressor on/off and to equalize the pressure within the refrigerant system. The compressor re-start
delays for cooling and heating modes are set on the user interface. Refer to the M thermal Mono Engineering Data Book
Part 3, 7.5 “COOL MODE SETTING Menu” and Part 3, 7.6 “HEAT MODE SETTING Menu”.

3.2 Compressor Startup Program

In initial startup control and in re-start control, compressor startup is controlled according to outdoor ambient
temperature. Compressor startup follows one of two startup programs until the target rotation speed is reached. Refer to
Figures 3-3.1, 3-3.2, 3-3.3 and 3-3.4.

Figure 3-3.1: 4-6kW to 12-16kW Compressor startup program1,2 when ambient temperature is above 3°C

Hz TARGET FREQUENCY
目标频率
90
82Hz
80 120S
70Hz
70 66Hz
120S
60 40S
56Hz
50 40S
42Hz
40 38Hz 40S
40S 32Hz

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30 60S
20
10 TIME
时间

Figure 3-3.2: 8-10kW Compressor startup program1,2 when ambient temperature is above 11°C
Hz TARGET FREQUENCY
目标频率

82Hz
70Hz 120S
40S
66Hz
40S
56Hz
40S
42Hz 42Hz
90S 40S
36Hz TIME
60S 时间

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Figure 3-3.3: 4-10KW compressor startup program1 when ambient temperature is at or below
3°C(4-6KW)/11°C(8-10KW)
TARGET FREQUENCY

TIME

Figure 3-3.4: 12-16KW compressor startup program1 when ambient temperature is at or below 3°C
TARGET FREQUENCY
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TIME

Notes:
1. Once the first, 40-second stage of the program is complete, the program proceeds to the subsequent stages in a
step-by-step fashion and exits when the target rotation speed has been reached.

3.3 Startup Control for Heating and Domestic Hot Water Operation
Table 3-3.1: Component control during startup in heating and domestic hot water modes
Wiring diagram 8/10/12/
Component 4/6kW Control functions and states
label 14/16kW
Compressor startup program selected according to
Inverter compressor COMP ● ●
ambient temperature1
DC fan motor FAN ● ● Fan runs at maximum speed2
Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to outdoor ambient
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ●
temperature, discharge temperature and suction
superheat
Four-way valve ST ● ● On

3.4 Startup Control for Cooling Operation

Table 3-3.2: Component control during startup in cooling mode
Wiring diagram 8/10/12/
Component 4/6kW Control functions and states
label 14/16kW
Compressor startup program selected according to
Inverter compressor COMP ● ●
ambient temperature1
DC fan motor FAN ● ● Fan run at maximum speed2
Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to outdoor ambient
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ●
temperature, discharge temperature and suction
superheat
Four-way valve ST ● ● Off
Notes:
1. Refer to Figure 3-3.1, Figure 3-3.2, Figure 3-3.3 and Figure 3-3.4 in Part 3, 4.2 “Compressor Startup Program”.
2. Refer to Table 3-4.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control”.

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4 Normal Operation Control
4.1 Component Control during Normal Operation
Table 3-4.1: Component control during heating and domestic hot water operations
Wiring diagram
Component 4/6kW 8/10/12/14/16kW Control functions and states
label
Controlled according to load requirement from
Inverter compressor COMP ● ●
hydronic system
Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger
DC fan motor FAN ● ●
pipe temperature
Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ●
temperature, suction superheat and compressor
speed
Four-way valve ST ● ● On

Table 3-4.2: Component control during cooling operation

Wiring
Component 4/6kW 8/10/12/14/16kW Control functions and states
diagram label
Controlled according to load requirement from
Inverter compressor COMP ● ●
hydronic system

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Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger
DC fan motor FAN ● ●
pipe temperature
Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ●
temperature, suction superheat and compressor
speed
Four-way valve ST ● ● Off

4.2 Compressor Output Control

The compressor rotation speed is controlled according to the load requirement. Before compressor startup, the M thermal
Mono outdoor unit determines the compressor target speed according to outdoor ambient temperature, leaving water set
temperature and actual leaving water temperature and then runs the appropriate compressor startup program. Refer to
Part 3, 4.2 “Compressor Startup Program”. Once the startup program is complete, the compressor runs at the target
rotation speed.

During operation the compressor speed is controlled according to the rate of change in water temperature, the refrigerant
system pressure and the refrigerant temperature.

4.3 Compressor Step Control

The running speed of six-pole compressors (used on all models) in rotations per second (rps) is one third of the frequency
(in Hz) of the electrical input to the compressor motor. The frequency of the electrical input to the compressor motors can
be altered at a rate of 1Hz per second.

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4.4 Four-way Valve Control
The four-way valve is used to change the direction of refrigerant flow through the water side heat exchanger in order to
switch between cooling and heating/DHW operations.

During heating and DHW operations, the four-way valve is on; during cooling and defrosting operations, the four-way
valve is off.

4.5 Electronic Expansion Valve Control

The position of the electronic expansion valve (EXV) is controlled in steps from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully open).
 At power-on:
 The EXV first closes fully, then moves to the standby position. After a few seconds the EXV moves to an initial
running position, which is determined according to operating mode and outdoor ambient temperature. After a
further a few minutes, the EXV is controlled according to suction superheat and discharge temperature. Once a
further a few minutes have elapsed, the EXV is then controlled according to suction superheat, discharge
temperature and compressor speed.
 When the outdoor unit is in standby:
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 The EXV is at standby position.

 When the outdoor unit stops:
 The EXV first closes fully, then moves to the standby position.

4.6 Outdoor Fan Control

The speed of the outdoor unit fan(s) is adjusted in steps, as shown in Table 3-4.3.

Table 3-4.3: Outdoor fan speed steps

Fan speed (rpm)
Fan speed index
4-6kW 8-10kW 12-14kW 16kW
0 0 0 0 0
1 200 200 200 200
2 250 250 250 250
3 300 300 300 300
4 350 350 350 350
5 400 400 400 400
6 450 450 450 450
7 500 500 500 500
8 530 530 550 550
9 550 550 580 600
10 580 580 610 650
11 600 600 630 700
12 600 600 650 730

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4.7 Spray liquid cooling control
When the discharge temperature of compressor exceeds 105℃, the solenoid valve opens and the frequency of
compressor drops in order to reduce the discharge temperature. When the discharge temperature is below 100℃, the
solenoid valve closes.
If the discharge temperature exceeds 108℃ while the spray liquid cooling control is in progress, which is judged every 20s,
the frequency of compressor drops 4Hz until the minimum frequency which differs from every model. When the discharge
temperature is below 101℃, the compressor runs at the current frequency.

5 Protection Control
5.1 High Pressure Protection Control
This control protects the refrigerant system from abnormally high pressure and protects the compressor from transient
spikes in pressure.
Figure 3-5.1: High pressure protection control

Normal operation

Pc > 4.3MPa Pc < 3.6MPa

High pressure protection, error code P1 is displayed

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Notes:
1. Pc: Discharge pressure

When the discharge pressure rises above 4.3MPa the system displays P1 protection and the unit stops running. When the
discharge pressure drops below 3.6MPa, the compressor enters re-start control.

5.2 Low Pressure Protection Control

This control protects the refrigerant system from abnormally low pressure and protects the compressor from transient
drops in pressure.
Figure 3-5.2: Low pressure protection control

Normal operation

Pe < 0.14MPa Pe > 0.30MPa

Low pressure protection, error code P0 is displayed

Notes:
1. Pe: Suction pressure

When the suction pressure drops below 0.14MPa the system displays P0 protection and the unit stops running. When the
suction pressure rises above 0.3MPa, the compressor enters re-start control.

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5.3 Discharge Temperature Protection Control
This control protects the compressor from abnormally high temperatures and transient spikes in temperature.

Figure 3-5.3: High discharge temperature protection control

Normal operation

Discharge temperature > 115°C Discharge temperature < 95°C

High discharge temperature protection, error code P4 is displayed

When the discharge temperature rises above 115°C the system displays P4 protection and the unit stops running. When
the discharge temperature drops below 95°C, the compressor enters re-start control.

Figure 3-5.4:Low discharge temperature protection control

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Normal operation

Tp ＜Th for more than 5 minutes Tp ≥ Th

Low discharge temperature protection, error code EA is displayed

When the discharge temperature is lower than suction temperature for more than 5 minutes, the system displays EA
protection and the unit stops running. When the discharge temperature is higher than suction temperature, the
compressor enters re-start control.

5.4 Compressor Current Protection Control

This control protects the compressor from abnormally high currents.

Figure 3-5.5: Compressor current protection control

Normal operation

Current > Currentmax Current < Currentmax

Compressor current protection, error code P3 is displayed

Table 3-5.1: Current limitation for compressors

Model name 4-6kw 8-10kw 12-16kw 1ph 12-16kw 3ph
Currentmax 18A 19A 30A 14A

When the compressor current rises above Currentmax the system displays P3 protection and the unit stops running. When
the compressor current drops below Currentmax, the compressor enters re-start control.

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5.5 Voltage Protection Control
This control protects the M thermal Mono from abnormally high or abnormally low voltages.

Figure 3-5.4: Compressor voltage protection control

Normal operation

Voltage ≥ 265V
254V < Voltage < 187V
or Voltage ≤ 172V

Compressor voltage protection, error code H7 is

displayed

When the phase voltage of AC power supply is at or above 265V for more than 30 seconds, the system displays H7
protection and the unit stops running. When the phase voltage drops below 265V for more than 30 seconds, the
refrigerant system restarts once the compressor re-start delay has elapsed. When the phase voltage is at or below 172V,
the system displays H7 protection and the unit stops running. When the AC voltage rises to at or more than 187V, the
refrigerant system restarts once the compressor re-start delay has elapsed.

5.6 DC Fan Motor Protection Control

This control protects the DC fan motors from strong winds and abnormal power supply. DC fan motor protection occurs
when any one of the following three sets of conditions are met:

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 Outdoor ambient temperature is at or above 4°C and actual fan speed differs from target fan speed by more than
200rpm for more than 3 minutes.
 Outdoor ambient temperature is below 4°C and actual fan speed differs from target fan speed by more than 300rpm
for more than 3 minutes.
 Actual fan speed is less than 150rpm for more than 90 seconds.

When DC fan motor protection control occurs the system displays the H6 error code and the unit stops running. After 3
minutes, the unit restarts automatically. When H6 protection occurs 10 times in 120 minutes, the HH error is displayed.
When an HH error occurs, a manual system restart is required before the system can resume operation.

5.7 Water Side Heat Exchanger Anti-freeze Protection Control

This control protects the water side heat exchanger from ice formation. The water side heat exchanger electric heater is
controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature, water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature and water side
heat exchanger water outlet temperature.

In heating mode, if the outdoor temperature falls below 3°C and either the water side heat exchanger water inlet
temperature or water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature are below 25°C, the water side heat exchanger
electric heater turns on. When the outdoor ambient temperature rises above 5°C and either the water side heat exchanger
water inlet temperature or water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature are above 30°C, the water side heat
exchanger turns off.

When water side heat exchanger anti-freeze protection occurs the system displays error code Pb and the unit stops
running.

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5.8 Module Temperature Protection Control
This control protects the module from abnormally high temperatures.

Figure 3-5.3: Module Temperature Protection Control

Normal operation

Module temperature ≥ Tf2 Module temperature ≤ Tf0-1°C

Module Temperature Protection, error code C7 is displayed

When the module temperature rises at or above Tf2 the system displays C7 protection and the unit stops running. When
the module temperature drops at or below Tf0-1, the compressor enters re-start control.

4-6kW 8-10kW 12-16kW 1ph 12-16kW 3ph

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Tf2 75 81 100 84
Tf0 69 75 94 78

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6 Special Control
6.1 Oil Return Operation
In order to prevent the compressor from running out of oil, the oil return operation is conducted to recover oil that has
flowed out of the compressor and into the refrigerant piping. When the oil return operation is being conducted, the
outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB displays code d0.

Timing of oil return operation:

 When the compressor cumulative operating time with running rotation speed less than 42rps reaches 6 hours.

The oil return operation ceases when any one of the following three conditions occurs:
 Oil return operation duration reaches 5 minutes.
 Compressor stops.
 Mode change command is received.

Tables 3-6.1 show component control during oil return operation in cooling mode.
Table 3-6.1: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in cooling mode
Wiring diagram 8/10/12/
Component 4/6kW Control functions and states
label 14/16kW
Inverter compressor COMP ● ● Runs at oil return operation rotation speed
Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger pipe
DC fan motor FAN ● ●
temperature

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Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ● 304 (steps)
Four-way valve ST ● ● Off

Tables 3-6.2 show component control during oil return operation in heating and DHW modes.
Table 3-6.2: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in heating and DHW modes
Wiring diagram 8/10/12/
Component 4/6kW Control functions and states
label 14/16kW
Inverter compressor COMP ● ● Runs at oil return operation rotation speed
Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger pipe
DC fan motor FAN ● ●
temperature
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ● 304 (steps)
Four-way valve ST ● ● On

6.2 Defrosting Operation

In order to recover heating capacity, the defrosting operation is conducted when the outdoor unit air side heat exchanger
is performing as a condenser. The defrosting operation is controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature, air side
heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature and the compressor running time.
Table 3-6.3: Component control during defrosting operation
Wiring diagram 8/10/12/
Component 4/6kW Control functions and states
label 14/16kW
Inverter compressor COMP ● ● Runs at defrosting operation rotation speed
DC fan motor FAN ● ● Off
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ● Fully open
Four-way valve ST ● ● Off

6.3 Fast DHW Operation

Fast DHW operation is used to quickly meet a requirement for domestic hot water when DHW priority has been set on the
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user interface. Refer to the M thermal Mono Engineering Data Book Part 3, 7.4 “DHW MODE SETTING Menu”.

Domestic hot water demand priority can be ended by changing the switch on controller from "on" to "off".

Table 3-6.5: Component control during fast DHW operation

Wiring
Component 4/6kW 8/10/12/14/16kW Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor COMP ● ● Controlled according to load requirement
Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger
DC fan motor FAN ● ●
pipe temperature
Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
Electronic expansion valve EXV ● ●
open), controlled according to discharge superheat
Four-way valve ST ● ● On
Tank electric heater TBH ● ● On

6.4 Two zones control1

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Two zones control function is used to control temperature of each zone separately, thus different type radiator will operate
at its optimal temperature and water pump cycle time will be reduced to save energy.

In two zones control for cooling mode, when the setting temperature of a certain zones is reached, the zone and water
pump of this zone will turn off.

In two zones control for heating mode, the on/off control of zone and water pump is same with cooling mode, but in
addition, the mixing valve (3-way valve SV3) control function will be activated to adjust the water temperature of the low
temperature zone by control the opening time and closing time of the valve. The mixing valve will only turn on when two
zones control for heating is activated. On other conditions, the mixing valve will keep off.

When the valve initially turns on, the opening time and closing time is same and then the time is controlled according to
the difference between water pipe temperature and setting water temperature of the controlling zone.

Hydraulic adapter PCB (Optional)

With the help of hydraulic adapter PCB, totally 8 thermostats can be used at the same time for maximum 8 rooms to
control heat pump.
Note:
1. M thermal units just have the controlling function, while the mixing valve, water pump of each zone need to be field
supplied and connect to M thermal unit.

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6.5 Smart grid control
Unit adjusts the operation according to different electrical signals to realize energy saving.

Free electric energy signal: DHW mode turn on, the setting temperature will be changed to 70℃ automatically, and the
TBH operate as below:T5<69. the TBH is on, T5 ≥ 70, the TBH is off. The unit operate in cooling/heating mode as the
normal logic.

Common electric energy signal: unit operates according to users’ need.

Expensive electric energy signal: only available for cooling or heating mode and user can set the maximum operating time.
6.6 Balance tank temperature control
Balance tank temperature sensor is used to control on/off of heat pump.
Once the heat pump stops, internal pump stops to save energy and then balance tank provides hot water for space heating.
In addition, balance tank temperature control can meet both space heating and domestic hot water needs at the same
time. Balance tank can store energy to provide hot water whilst heat pump runs heat mode/cooling, which can reduce the
host selection and the initial investment.

6.7 USB data transfer

 Convenient program upgrade
No need to carry any other heavy equipments but only USB can realize program upgrade of indoor unit and outdoor unit.

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 Parameter setting transmission between wired controllers
Installer can quickly copy the setting from one controller to another via USB, which save the time of on-site installation.

6.8 Dry contract M1M2 control

M1M2 can be set in the wired controller for heat pump on/off control, TBH control, AHS control.
 For heat pump on/off control
When dry contract closes for 1s, heat pump stops. When dry contract opens for 5s, heat pump on/off according to wired
controller or room thermostat setting.

 For TBH control

TBH is only controlled by M1M2. If dry contract closes, T5<65℃ then TBH opens until water tank temperature reaches
70℃.

 For AHS control

In heating mode， AHS on/off is only controlled by M1M2. In DHW mode, M1M2 control does not affect AHS on/off.

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7 Role of Temperature Sensors in Control Functions
Figure 3-7.1: Location of the temperature sensors on 4~16KW unit systems

Solenoid valve
capillary
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Notes:
1. The names and functions of the temperature sensors labelled 1 to 12 in this figure are detailed in
Table 3-6.1.

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Table 3-7.1: Names and functions of the temperature sensors
Sensor
Number Sensor name1 Mode Control functions
code
 Electronic expansion valve control2
Heating
 Discharge superheat control
Discharge pipe temperature
1 Tp  Electronic expansion valve control2
sensor
Cooling  Outdoor fan control3
 Discharge superheat control
 Compressor startup control4
 Compressor output control5
 Electronic expansion valve control2
Heating
 Defrosting operation control7
 Low pressure protection control7
Outdoor ambient temperature
2 T4  Crankcase heater control9
sensor
 Compressor startup control4
 Compressor output control5
Cooling  Electronic expansion valve control2
 Outdoor fan control3
 Crankcase heater control9
 Electronic expansion valve control2
Air side heat exchanger Heating  Defrosting operation control7
3 refrigerant outlet temperature T3  Outdoor fan control3
sensor  Compressor output control5
Cooling
 Outdoor fan control3
Water side heat exchanger Heating
4 refrigerant inlet (liquid pipe) T2  Compressor output control5
temperature sensor DHW
Water side heat exchanger
5 refrigerant outlet (gas pipe) T2B Heating  Freeze prevention control10

Part 3 - Control
temperature sensor
Suction pipe temperature Heating
6 Th  Electronic expansion valve control2
sensor Cooling
Water side heat exchanger Heating
7 water inlet temperature Tw_in  Freeze prevention control10
sensor Cooling
Water side heat exchanger Heating
 Compressor output5 and on/off control6
8 water outlet temperature Tw_out Cooling
 Freeze prevention control10
sensor DHW
 Compressor output control5
 Backup electric heater control
Heating
 DHW priority control11
 Auto mode control
Backup electric heater water
9 T1  Compressor output5 and on/off control6
outlet temperature sensor Cooling
 Auto mode control
 Compressor output control5
DHW  Backup electric heater control
 DHW priority control11
Circuit 2 water outlet
10 T1B Heating  Mixing valve control
temperature sensor
Heating  Auto mode control
Room temperature sensor
11 Ta  Climate related curve
Built in wire controller Cooling  Compressor output control5
 Disinfection operation control
 DHW tank immersion heater control
 Backup electric heater control
Domestic hot water tank
12 T5 DHW  Auxiliary heat source control
temperature sensor
 Solar energy kit control
 Compressor output control5
 DHW priority control11
Notes:
1. Sensor names in this service manual referring to refrigerant flow is 6. Refer to Part 3, 1 “Stop Operation”.
named according refrigerant flow during cooling operation refer to 7. Refer to Part 3, 6.2 “Defrosting Operation”.
Part 2, 3 “Refrigerant Flow Diagrams”. 8. Refer to Part 3, 5.2 “Low Pressure Protection Control”.
2. Refer to Part 3, 4.5 “Electronic Expansion Valve Control”. 9. Refer to Part 3, 2.1 “Crankcase Heater Control”.
3. Refer to Part 3, 4.6 “Outdoor Fan Control”. 10. Refer to Part 3, 2.2 “Freeze Prevention Control”.
4. Refer to Part 3, 3 “Startup Control”. 11. Refer to Part 3, 6.4 “Fast DHW Operation”.
5. Refer to Part 3, 4.2 “Compressor Output Control”.

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Part 4
Diagnosis and
Troubleshooting
1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout ................................................. 32

2 Outdoor Unit PCBs ................................................................................... 35

3 Error Code Table ....................................................................................... 49

4 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 52

5 Appendix to Part 4 ................................................................................. 108

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1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout
MHC-V4W/D2N8-B / MHC-V6W/D2N8-B
Figure 4-1.1: Electric control box front view
Main PCB for refrigerant system Main PCB for hydronic system
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Main PCB for refrigerant system

Inverter module
terminal blocks

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MHC-V8W/D2N8-B / MHC-V10W/D2N8-B
Figure 4-1.2: Electric control box front view
Main PCB for refrigerant system Main PCB fort hydronic system

Inverter module Outdoor unit power supply terminals Communication terminal blocks

MHC-V12W/D2N8-B / MHC-V14W/D2N8-B / MHC-V16W/D2N8-B

Figure 4-1.3: Electric control box front view

Inverter module

Main PCB for

refrigerant system

terminal blocks Main PCB fort hydronic system

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MHC-V12W/W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V14W/W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V16W/W/D2RN8-B
Figure 4-1.4: Electric control box front view
Main PCB for refrigerant system Main PCB for hydronic system
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Inverter module Outdoor unit power supply

Communication terminal blocks
terminals

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2 Outdoor Unit PCBs
2.1 Types
M thermal Mono outdoor units have two main PCBs – one for the hydronic system and one for the refrigerant system. The
hydronic system main PCB is the same on all M thermal Mono models.
The locations of each PCB in the outdoor unit electric control boxes are shown in Figures 4-1.1 to 4-1.4 in Part 4, 1
“Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.

2.2 Main PCB for Hydronic System

Figure 4-2.1: Outdoor unit main PCB for hydronic system
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11
1 12
13
14
15
30
29
16
28
17
27
18

26 19

25 22 20

21

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Table 4-2.1: Main PCB for hydronic system
Label in Figure
Code Content
4-2.1
1 CN21 Port for power supply
2 S3 Rotary dip switch
3 DIS1 Digital display
4 CN5 Port for ground
5 CN28 Port for internal pump
6 CN25 Port for IC programming
7 S1,S2,S4 Dip switch
8 CN4 Port for USB
9 CN8 Flow switch
10 CN6 Port for temp. sensors (T2,T2B,TW_out,TW_in, T1,)
11 CN24 Port for temp. sensor(Tbt1, The balanced water tank of up temp. sensor)
12 CN16 Port for temp. sensor(Tbt2, The balanced water tank of up temp. sensor)
13 CN13 Port for temp. sensor(T5, domestic hot water tank temp. sensor)
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14 CN15 Port for temp. sensor(Tw2, The outlet water for zone 2 temp. sensor)
15 CN18 Port for temp. sensor(Tsolar, Solar panel temp. sensor)
16 CN17 Port for internal pump
Control port for room thermostat (heating mode)(HT)/Control port for room thermostat (cooling
17 CN31
mode)(CL)/Power port for room thermostat(COM)
18 CN35 Port for smart grid (grid signal, photovoltaic signal)
19 CN36 Port for remote switch, temperature board
20 CN19 Communicate port between indoor unit and outdoor unit
21 CN14 Port for communication with the wired controller
Communicate port between indoor unit and outdoor unit, port for communication with the wired
22 CN30
controller, internal machine parallel
23 CN7 Port for antifreeze E-heating tape(external), additional heat source, compressor run/defrost run
Control port for tank booster heater, internal backup heater 1, input port for solar energy, Port for room
24 CN11 thermostat, SV1(3-way valve), SV2(3-way valve), SV3(3-way valve), zone 2 pump, outside circulation
pump, solar energy pump, DHW pipe pump,
25 CN2 Feedback port for external temp. switch(shorted in default)
26 CN1 Feedback port for temperature switch
27 CN22 Control port for backup heater/booster heater
28 CN41 Port for anti-freeze electric heating tape
29 CN42 Port for anti-freeze electric heating tape
30 CN29 Port for anti-freeze electric heating tape
31 IC39 EEPROM

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2.3 Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and filter board
MHC-V4W/D2N8-B / MHC-V6W/D2N8-B / MHC-V8W/D2N8-B / MHC-V10W/D2N8-B
Figure 4-2.2: MHC-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

2 12
13
1 14

15
16
17

18

19

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Table 4-2.2: MHC-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system
Label in Figure
Code Content
4-2.2
1 CN28 Output port L to MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
2 CN22 Reserved
3 CN27 Output port N to MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
4 CN3 Reserved
5 PE2 Port for ground wire
6 DSP1 Digital display
7 CN17 Port for communication with MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
8 PE1 Port for ground wire
9 CN26 Port for IC programming
10 CN10 Input port for neutral wire
11 CN11 Input port for live wire
12 CN9 Port for outdoor ambient temp. sensor and condenser temp. sensor
13 CN24 Input port for +12V/9V
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14 CN1 Port for suction temp. sensor

15 CN8 Port for discharge temp. sensor
16 CN13 Port for high pressure switch
17 CN14 Port for low pressure switch
18 CN29 Port for communication with hydro-box control board
19 CN4 Port for pressure sensor
20 CN30 Port for communication(reserved)
21 CN2 Port for communication(reserved)
22 CN33 Port for electrical expansion value
23 CN16 Reserved
24 CN6 Port for 4-way value
25 CN5 Port for SV6 value
26 CN7 Port for compressor electric heating tape 1
27 CN18 Port for compressor electric heating tape 2

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Figure 4-2.3: MHC-V4(6)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit inverter module
1 2 3

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Figure 4-2.3: MHC-V8(10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit inverter module
1 2 3

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Table 4-2.3: MHC-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit inverter module

Label in
Code Content
Figure 4-2.5
1 U Compressor connection port U
2 V Compressor connection port V
3 W Compressor connection port W
4 CN20 Output port for +12V/5V
5 CN19 Port for fan
6 CN32 Port for communication with FILTER BOARD
7 CN502 Input port L for rectifier bridge
8 CN501 Input port N for rectifier bridge
9 IC320 EEPROM

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MHC-V12W/D2N8-B / MHC-V14W/D2N8-B / MHC-V16W/D2N8-B
Figure 4-2.4: MHC-V12( 14, 16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system1
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

2 12
13
1 14
15

16
17

18

19

27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

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Table 4-2.4: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system
Label in Figure
Code Content
4-2.3
1 CN28 Output port L to MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
2 CN22 Reserved
3 CN27 Output port N to MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
4 CN3 Reserved
5 PE2 Port for ground wire
6 DSP1 Digital display
7 CN17 Port for communication with MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
8 PE1 Port for ground wire
9 CN26 Port for IC programming
10 CN10 Input port for neutral wire
11 CN11 Input port for live wire
12 CN9 Port for outdoor ambient temp. sensor and condenser temp. sensor
13 CN24 Input port for +12V/9V
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14 CN1 Port for suction temp. sensor

15 CN8 Port for discharge temp. sensor
16 CN13 Port for high pressure switch
17 CN14 Port for low pressure switch
18 CN29 Port for communication with hydro-box control board
19 CN4 Port for pressure sensor
20 CN30 Port for communication(reserved)
21 CN2 Port for communication(reserved)
22 CN33 Port for electrical expansion value
23 CN16 Reserved
24 CN6 Port for 4-way value
25 CN5 Port for SV6 value
26 CN7 Port for compressor electric heating tape 1
27 CN18 Port for compressor electric heating tape 2

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Figure 4-2.5: MHC-V12( 14, 16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit inverter module
1 2 3 4

10 9 11 8

Table 4-2.5: MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit inverter module

Label in
Code Content
Figure 4-2.6
1 U Compressor connection port U
2 V Compressor connection port V
3 W Compressor connection port W
4 CN19 Port for fan
5 CN20 Output port for +12V/9V
6 CN32 Port for communication with FILTER BOARD
7 CN23 Port for high pressure switch
8 CN6 Reserved
9 CN501 Input port L for rectifier bridge
10 CN502 Input port N for rectifier bridge
11 IC14 EEPROM

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MHC-V12W/W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V14W/W/D2RN8-B / MHC-V16W/W/D2RN8-B
Figure 4-2.6: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 9

10

1
11
12
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Table 4-2.6: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit main PCB for refrigerant system
Label in Figure
Code Content
4-2.4
1 CN38 Port for GND
2 CN27 Port for 2-way valve 5
3 CN20 Port for 2-way valve 6
4 CN10 Port for electric heating tape1
5 CN7 Port for electric heating tape2
6 CN11 Port for IC programming
7 CN18 Port for 4-way value
8 CN21 Power supply port for hydro-box control board
9 CN41 Power supply port for FILTER BOARD
10 CN26 Port for communication with Power Meter
11 CN24 Port for communication with hydro-box control board
12 CN4 Port for communication with INVERT MODULE BOARD
13 CN6 Port for pressure sensor
CN36 Port for communication with MAIN CONTROL BOARD FOR REFRIGERANT
14
SYSTEM(CN36)
15 CN4 Port for temp.sensor Tp(CN4)
16 CN8 Port for temp.sensor Th(CN8)
17 CN9 Port for outdoor ambient temp. sensor and condenser temp.sensor(CN9)
18 DSP1 Digital display(DSP1)
19 S5,S6 DIP switch(S5,S6)
20 CN31 Port for high pressure switch(CN31)
21 CN29 Port for low pressure switch and quick check(CN29)
22 S3 Rotary dip switch(S3)
23 CN35 Port for temp.sensors(TW_out, TW_in, T1, T2,T2B )
24 CN28 Port for communication XYE
25 S5, S6 DIP switch
26 CN37 Port for communication D1D2E
27 CN22 Port for electrical expansion value
28 CN30 Port for fan 15VDC power supply
29 CN53 Port for fan 310VDC power supply
30 CN107 Port for fan

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Figure 4-2.7: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit inverter module
2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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13 12 11 10

Table 4-2.7: MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit inverter module

Label in
Code Content
Figure 4-2.7
1 CN4 Output port for +15V
2 W Compressor connection port W
3 V Compressor connection port V
4 U Compressor connection port U
5 L1 Power Input port L1
6 L2 Power Input port L2
7 P_out Input port P_out for IPM module
8 L3 Power Input port L3
9 P_in Input port P_in for IPM module
10 CN1 Port for communication with FILTER BOARD
11 CN22 Power for PED board
12 CN2 Power for switching power supply
13 CN23 Input port for high pressure switch
14 IC25 EEPROM

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Figure 4-2.8: MHC-V12(14, 16)W/W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit filter board
5 67 8 9 10

11

2
12

13

16 15 14 13

Table 4-2.8: MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit filter board

Label in
Code Content
Figure 4-2.8
1 CN201 Power supply L2
2 CN200 Power supply L3
3 CN203 Power supply N
4 CN212 Power supply port of 310VDC
5 CN211 Power supply port for load
6 CN213 Port for FAN Reactor
7 CN214 Power supply port for Inverter module
8 PE3 Ground wire
9 CN8 Port for communication with FILTER BOARD
10 L3’ Power filtering L3
11 L2’ Power filtering L2
12 L1’ Power filtering L1
13 CN30 Power supply port for main control board
14 PE2 Ground wire
15 PE1 Ground wire
16 L1 Power supply L1

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2.4 Digital Display Output
Table 4-2.9: Digital display output in different operating states
Parameters displayed on hydronic Parameters displayed on refrigerant
Outdoor unit state
system DSP1 system DSP1
On standby 0 0
Running speed of the compressor in
Normal operation Leaving water temperature (°C)
rotations per second
Error or protection Error or protection code Error or protection code

2.5 DIP Switch Settings (Modbus function will be available in 2020-5-30)

The rotating coded switch S3(0-F) on the main control board of hydraulic module is used for setting the Modbus
address. By defaulting the units have this coded switch positioned=0, but this corresponds to the Modbus address 16,
while the others positions correspond the number, e.g. pos=2 is address 2, pos=5 is address 5.
Figure 4-2.9 Rotating switch
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Figure 4-2.10: Connection

Figure 4-2.11: Wiring

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3 Error Code Table
Table 4-3.1: Error code table
Error Serial
Content1 Displayed on Remarks
code number
Transducer module temperature too high User interface and refrigerant system
C7 65 Contact your local dealer
protect main PCB
E0 1 User interface and hydronic system
Water flow failure
E8 9 main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system Only applies to 3-phase
E1 2 Phase sequence error
main PCB models
Communication error between outdoor unit User interface and hydronic system
E2 3
and user interface main PCB
Backup electric heater exchanger water User interface and hydronic system
E3 4 Sensor T1
outlet temperature sensor error main PCB
Domestic hot water tank temperature sensor User interface and hydronic system
E4 5 Sensor T5
error main PCB
Air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet User interface and refrigerant system
E5 6 Sensor T3
temperature sensor error main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
E6 7 Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error Sensor T4
main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
E9 10 Suction pipe temperature sensor error Sensor Th
main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
EA 11 Discharge pipe temperature sensor error Sensor Tp
main PCB
Water side heat exchanger water inlet User interface and hydronic system
Ed 14 Sensor Tw_in
temperature sensor error main PCB
User interface and hydronic system
EE 15 Hydronic system EEPROM error
main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
F1 116 DC bus voltage is too low
main PCB
Communication error between refrigerant User interface, refrigerant system
H0 39 system main control chip and hydronic main control board for refrigerant
system main control chip system and hydronic system main PCB
Communication error between refrigerant
User interface and refrigerant system
H1 40 system main control chip and inverter driver
main PCB
chip
Water side heat exchanger refrigerant inlet User interface and hydronic system
H2 41 Sensor T2
(liquid pipe) temperature sensor error main PCB
Water side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet User interface and hydronic system
H3 42 Sensor T2B
(gas pipe) temperature sensor error main PCB
User interface and hydronic system
H5 44 Room temperature sensor error Sensor Ta
main PCB
H6 45 User interface and refrigerant system
DC fan error
HH 55 main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
H7 46 Abnormal main circuit voltage
main PCB

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Table 4-3.1: Error code table (continued)
User interface and refrigerant system
H8 47 Pressure sensor error
main PCB
Zone 2 water outlet temperature sensor User interface and hydronic system
H9 48 Sensor T1B
error main PCB
Water side heat exchanger water outlet User interface and hydronic system
HA 49 Sensor Tw_out
temperature sensor error main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
HF 54 Refrigerant system EEPROM error
main PCB
P0 20 User interface and refrigerant system
Low pressure protection
HP 57 main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
P1 21 High pressure protection
main PCB
User interface and refrigerant system
P3 23 Compressor current protection
main PCB
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P4 24 Discharge temperature protection
main PCB
High temperature difference between water
User interface and hydronic system
P5 25 side heat exchanger water inlet and water
main PCB
outlet temperatures protection
Displayed on user interface
P6 26
Inverter module protection User interface when any of L0, L1, L2, L4,
H4 43
L5, L7, L8 or L9 occur
L0 - Inverter module protection Refrigerant system main PCB
L1 - DC bus low voltage protection Refrigerant system main PCB
L2 - DC bus high voltage protection Refrigerant system main PCB
L4 - MCE error Refrigerant system main PCB
L5 - Zero speed protection Refrigerant system main PCB
L7 - Phase sequence error Refrigerant system main PCB
Compressor frequency variation greater than
L8 - Refrigerant system main PCB
15Hz within one second protection
Actual compressor frequency differs from
L9 - target frequency by more than 15Hz Refrigerant system main PCB
protection
Water side heat exchanger anti-freeze User interface and hydronic system
Pb 31
protection main PCB
High temperature protection of refrigerant
User interface and refrigerant system
Pd 33 outlet temperature of condenser in cooling
main PCB
mode
Water side heat exchanger inlet temperature
user interface and hydronic system
PP 38 is higher than outlet temperature in heating
main PCB
mode
bH 112 PED board error
Notes:
1. Sensor names in this service manual referring to refrigerant flow is named according refrigerant flow during cooling operation refer to Part 2, 3
“Refrigerant Flow Diagrams”.
2. When the error code appears, the error code corresponding to the error code can be obtained through the H1H2 port by using the host computer to
query the wired controller register.

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4 Troubleshooting
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 E0, E8 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Water flow failure.
 E0 indicates E8 has displayed 3 times. When an E0 error occurs, a manual system restart is required before the system
can resume operation.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 The wire circuit is short connected or open.
 Water flow rate is too low.
 Water flow switch damaged.

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Procedure

E0 / E8

Water flow switch connection on Yes Ensure the switch is connected properly
hydronic system main PCB is loose1
No

Check the water piping and valves. Make

sure the water piping is clean, there is no
Yes air in the water piping and all valves are
Water flow is insufficient2
open. If the internal circulator pump is
not already set to the highest speed,
increase its speed.
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No

Water flow switch is damaged Yes Replace the water flow switch

No

Internal circulator pump fuse, backup

electric heater fuse or hydronic system Yes Replace the blown fuse
main PCB fuse has blown3
No

Replace hydronic system main PCB

Notes:
1. Water flow switch connection is port CN8 on the main PCB for hydronic system (labeled 5 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”).
2. Check water pressure on the manometer. If the water pressure is not > 1 bar, water flow is insufficient. Refer to Figure 2-1.2 and 2-1.6 in Part 2, 1 “Layout
of Functional Components”.
3. The fuse is labeled 25 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”.

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4.3 E1 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Phase sequence error.
 Only applies to 3-phase models.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

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

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Procedure

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 refrigerant system 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.
2. Loose power supply terminals can cause the compressors to operate abnormally and compressor current to be very large.

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4.4 E2 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Communication error between outdoor unit and user interface.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Communication wires between outdoor unit and user interface not connected properly.
 Communication wiring X Y E terminals misconnected.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 Interference from high voltage wires or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
 Damaged main PCB or electric control box communication terminals block.

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Procedure

E2

Communication wires P Q E have short

circuited, disconnected or are Yes Reconnect the communication wires
misconnected1
No

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

connected in a daisy chain daisy chain
No

Wires between outdoor main control

board for refrigerant system and electric
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Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly

control box communication terminals
block are loose
No

Interference from high voltage (220V or Yes Ensure the communication wires and
higher) wires 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

Replacing electric control box

communication terminals block resolves
the error
No

Replace hydronic system main PCB

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.
Communication wiring has polarity. Ensure that the P wire is connected to P terminals and the Q wire is connected to Q terminals.

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4.5 E3, E4, H2, H3, Ed, HA, H5, H9 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 E3 indicates a backup electric heater water outlet temperature sensor error.
 E4 indicates a domestic hot water tank temperature sensor error.
 H2 indicates a water side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet (liquid pipe) temperature sensor error.
 H3 indicates a water side heat exchanger refrigerant inlet (gas pipe) temperature sensor error.
 Ed indicates a water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature sensor error.
 HA indicates a water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature sensor error.
 H5 indicates a room temperature sensor error.
 H9 indicates a zone 2 water outlet temperature sensor error.
 Eb indicates solar panel temperature sensor error
 E7 indicates balance tank upper temperature sensor error
 EC indicates balance tank nether temperature sensor error
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

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

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Procedure

E3 / E4 / H2 / H3 / Ed / HA / H5 / H9/ Eb
/ E7 / EC

Temperature sensor connection on Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly

hydronic system main PCB is loose1
No

Temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Replace hydronic system main PCB

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Notes:
1. Backup electric heater water outlet temperature sensor, water side heat exchanger refrigerant inlet (liquid pipe) temperature sensor, water side heat
exchanger refrigerant outlet (gas pipe) temperature sensor, water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature sensor and water side heat exchanger
water outlet temperature sensor connections are port CN6 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 8 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for
Hydronic System”). Domestic hot water tank temperature sensor connection is port CN13 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 9 in Figure 4-2.1 in
Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”). Circuit 2 water outlet temperature sensor connection is port CN15 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled
10 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”). Room thermostat connection is port CN3 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 28 in
Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”).
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 Table 4-5.1 or 4-5.3 in Part 4, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.

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4.6 E5, E6, E9, EA Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 E5 indicates an air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature sensor error.
 E6 indicates an outdoor ambient temperature sensor error.
 E9 indicates a suction pipe temperature sensor error.
 EA indicates a discharge temperature sensor error.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

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

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Procedure

E5 / E6 / E9 / EA

Temperature sensor connection on Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly

refrigerant system main PCB is loose1
No

Temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Replace refrigerant system main PCB

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Notes:
1. Air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature sensor and outdoor ambient temperature sensor connections are port CN9 on the
MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 12 in Figure 4-2.2 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter
Module”), port CN9 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 12 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for
Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”), port CN9 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 17 in Figure 4-2.4
in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”). Discharge pipe temperature sensor connection are port CN8 on the
MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 15 in Figure 4-2.2 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter
Module”), port CN8 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 15 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for
Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”), port CN4 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 15 in Figure 4-2.4
in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”). Suction pipe temperature sensor connection are port CN1 on the
MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 14 in Figure 4-2.2 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter
Module”), port CN1 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 14 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for
Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”), port CN8 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 16 in Figure 4-2.4
in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module”).
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 Table 4-5.1, and Table 4-5.2 in Part 4, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics”

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4.7 EE Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Hydronic system EEPROM error.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Hydronic system main PCB EEPROM is not connected properly.
 Hydronic system main PCB damaged.

Procedure

EE

Hydronic system EEPROM1 is not Yes Ensure the EEPROM is connected

connected properly properly
No

Replace hydronic system main PCB

Notes:
1. Hydronic system main PCB EEPROM is designated IC18 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 29 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic
System”).

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4.8 F1 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Low DC bus voltage.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 The DC bus voltage is too low.

Procedure
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F1

Power supply is abnormal. Yes Provide normal power

No

LED light is OK Yes Voltage of PN is 380V. Yes Check the main board.

No

Yes The inverter board is

IGBT voltage is not correct.
damaged, change it.
No

The invert board is ok. Check

the rectifier bridge.

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4.9 HF Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Refrigerant system EEPROM error.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Refrigerant system main PCB EEPROM is not connected properly.
 Refrigerant system main PCB damaged.

Procedure

HF

Refrigerant system EEPROM1 is not Yes Ensure the EEPROM is connected

connected properly properly
No

Replace refrigerant system main PCB

Notes:
1. Refrigerant system main PCB EEPROM is designated IC23 on the refrigerant system main PCBs (labeled 29 in Figure 4-2.2 in Part 4, 2.3 “Main PCBs for
Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”), designed IC13 on the refrigerant system main PCBs (labeled 19 in Figure 4-2.4 in Part 4, 2.2
“Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”), designed IC23 on the refrigerant system main PCBs (labeled 26 in Figure 4-2.6 in
Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”).

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4.10 H0 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Communication error between refrigerant system main control chip and hydronic system main control chip.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main PCB, refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and
user interface.

Possible causes
 Power supply abnormal.
 Transformer malfunction.
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 Interference from a source of electromagnetic radiation.

 Refrigerant system main PCB or hydronic system main PCB damaged.

Procedure

H0

Power supply for main PCBs and Yes Provide normal power supply
transformer(s) is abnormal1
No

A 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
No

Replace outdoor refrigerant system main

control board for refrigerant system and
hydronic system main PCB in turn

Notes:
1. Measure the voltages of transformer(s) input port and on the main PCB. The normal voltage between transformer input port terminals is 220V, between
GND and 18V is 18V. If one or more of the voltages are not normal, the power supply for main control board for refrigerant system and transformer is
abnormal.
2. Measure the voltages of transformer(s) output ports. If the voltages are not normal, the transformer has malfunctioned.

4.11 H1 Troubleshooting
Digital display output
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Description
 Communication error between refrigerant system main control chip and the inverter driver chip.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code H1 is displayed on refrigerant system main control board and user interface.

Possible causes
 Power supply abnormal.
 Transformer malfunction.
 Interference from a source of electromagnetic radiation.
 Refrigerant system main PCB or inverter driven module damaged.

Procedure

H1

Power supply for refrigerant system main

control board for refrigerant system 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
No

Replace outdoor refrigerant system main

control board for refrigerant system and
inverter driven module in turn

Notes:
1. Measure the voltages of transformer input port and on the main PCB. The normal voltage between transformer input port terminals is 220V, output two
sets of voltages 11V and 17V. If one or more of the voltages are not normal, the power supply for main control board for refrigerant system and
transformer is abnormal.
2. Measure the voltages of transformer output ports. If the voltages are not normal, the transformer has malfunctioned.

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4.12 H6, HH Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 H6 indicates a DC fan error.
 HH indicates that H6 protection has occurred 10 times in 2 hours. When an HH error occurs, a manual system restart
is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of an HH error should be addressed promptly in order
to avoid system damage.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
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 Power or communication wires not connected properly.

 High wind speed.
 Fan motor blocked or has failed.
 Power supply abnormal.
 PFC module damaged.
 IPM module damaged.
 Main PCB damaged.

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Procedure

H6 / HH

Strong wind is blowing towards the Changer the outdoor unit’s installation
fan, making the fan running in the wrong Yes direction or build a shelter to protect the
direction fan from strong wind
No

Some power wires or communication Yes Ensure power and communication wires
wires of fan are not connected properly1 are connected properly
No

Yes Remove obstruction or replace the fan

The fan motor is blocked or has failed
motor
No

The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No

The PFC module is damaged2 Yes Replace PFC module

No

The IPM module is damaged3 Yes Replace IPM module

No

Replace refrigerant system main PCB

Notes:
1. Refer to Figures 4-1.1 to 4-1.7 in Part 4, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the M thermal Mono Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring
Diagrams”.
2. Only applies to single-phase power supply models. Check the voltage between “+” and “-” terminals on the PFC module on the inverter module. The
normal range is 277V to 354V. If the voltage is outside this range, the PFC module is damaged.
3. Measure the voltage between the DC fan motor power supply’s white and black wires. The normal voltage is 15V when the unit is in standby. If the voltage
is significantly different from 15V, the IPM module on the inverter module is damaged. The fan connections on each type of refrigerant system main
control board for refrigerant systemre labelled in Figures 4-2.2, 4-2.4 and 4-2.6 in Part 4, 2.3 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and
Filter Boards”.

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4.13 H7 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Abnormal main circuit voltage.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Power supply voltage not within ±10% of rated voltage or a phase is missing.
 Outdoor unit powered on immediately after being powered off.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
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 High voltage circuit error.

 Main PCB damaged.

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H7

Power supply voltage is not within ±10%

of rated voltage or a (on 3-phase models) Yes Provide normal power supply
phase is missing
No

Wires between refrigerant system main

PCB, AC filter board (on 3-phase models) Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
and electric control box power supply
terminals are loose
No

Outdoor unit powered on immediately Power-off the unit and wait for at least 3
Yes
after being powered off minutes before powering-on
No

High voltage circuit error has occurred,

such as the compressor has
malfunctioned, the fan motor has Yes Replace or repair the relevant parts
short-circuited, or the inverter module
has short-circuited
No

Replace refrigerant system main PCB

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4.14 H8 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Pressure sensor error.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Pressure sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Refrigerant system main PCB damaged.
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Procedure

H8

No

High pressure sensor connection on Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
refrigerant system main PCB is loose
No

High pressure sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed1
No

Replace refrigerant system main PCB

Notes:
1. 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. The pressure sensor connection on each type of refrigerant system main PCB is labelled in Figures 4-2.2, 4-2.4 and 4-2.6 in Part 4, 2.3 “Main
PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”. Refer also to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.

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4.15 P0, HP Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 P0 indicates suction pipe low pressure protection. When the suction pressure falls below 0.14MPa, the system
displays P0 protection and M thermal Mono stops running. When the pressure rises above 0.30MPa, P0 is removed
and normal operation resumes.
 HP indicates P0 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an HP error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Low pressure switch not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Insufficient refrigerant.
 Low pressure side blockage.
 Poor evaporator heat exchange in heating mode or DHW mode.
 Insufficient water flow in cooling mode.
 Main PCB damaged.

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P0 / HP

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

The air side heat exchanger heat

Yes Inspect the refrigerant system and fix the
exchange is poor in heating or DHW
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error
mode3
No

The water flow rate is not sufficient in Yes Inspect the water system and fix the
cooling mode4 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.
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.
3. Check air side heat exchanger, fan(s) and air outlets for dirt/blockages.
4. Check water side heat exchanger, water piping, circulator pumps and water flow switch for dirt/blockages.

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4.16 P1 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Discharge pipe high pressure protection. When the discharge pressure rises above 4.2MPa, the system displays P1
protection and M thermal Mono stops running. When the discharge pressure falls below 3.2MPa, P1 is removed and
normal operation resumes.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 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.

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Procedure

P1

High pressure switch connection or

Yes Ensure the pressure switch is connected
pressure sensor connection on
properly
refrigerant system main PCB is loose1
No

Pressure sensor has short-circuited or Yes Replace the pressure sensor

failed2
No

The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV3
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No

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

No

The water flow rate is not sufficient in Yes Inspect the water system and fix the
cooling mode5 error
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. High pressure switch connection is port CN13 on the MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 16 in Figure 4-2.2 in
Part4, 2.3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"). port CN13 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB
(labeled 16 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"), port CN31 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit
refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 20 in Figure 4-2.4 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module").
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.
3. 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.
4. In heating mode check water side heat exchanger, water piping, circulator pumps and water flow switch for dirt/blockages. In cooling mode check air side
heat exchanger, fan(s) and air outlets for dirt/blockages.
5. Check water pressure on the manometer. If the water pressure is not > 1 bar, water flow is insufficient. Refer to Figure 2-1.2 and 2-1.6 in Part 2, 1 “Layout
of Functional Components”.

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4.17 P3 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Compressor current protection.
 When the compressor current rises above the protection value (4/6kW models 18A, 8/10kW model 19A, 12/14/16kW
single phase model 30A, 12/14/16kW three phase model 14A), the system displays P3 protection and M thermal
Mono stops running. When the current returns to the normal range, P3 is removed and normal operation resumes.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Power supply abnormal.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
 High pressure side blockage.
 Inverter module damaged.
 Compressor damaged.
 Main PCB damaged.

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Procedure

P3

The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment

No

The condenser heat exchange is poor1 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 EXV2
No
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Inverter module has short-circuited3 Yes Replace the inverter module

No

Compressor has malfunctioned4 Yes Replace the compressor

No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. In heating mode check water side heat exchanger, water piping, circulator pumps and water flow switch for dirt/blockages. In cooling mode check air side
heat exchanger, fan(s) and air outlets for dirt/blockages.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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4.18 P4 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Discharge temperature protection.
 When the compressor the discharge temperature rises above 115°C, the system displays P4 protection and M thermal
Mono stops running. When the discharge temperature falls below 95°C, P4 is removed and normal operation
resumes.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Temperature sensor error
 High pressure side blockage.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
 Main PCB damaged.

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Procedure

P4

Discharge pipe temperature sensor

Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
connection on refrigerant system main
connected properly
PCB is loose1
No

Backup electric heater water outlet

temperature sensor connection,
domestic hot water tank temperature
Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
sensor connection or water side heat
connected properly
exchanger water outlet temperature
sensor connection on hydronic system
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main PCB is loose2

No

Temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed3
No

High pressure switch connection or

Yes Ensure the pressure switch is connected
pressure sensor connection on
properly
refrigerant system main PCB is loose4
No

Pressure sensor has short-circuited or Yes Replace the pressure sensor

failed5
No

The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV4
No

The condenser heat exchange is poor in Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
heating mode5
No

The water flow rate is not sufficient in Yes Inspect the water system and fix the
cooling mode6 error
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

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Notes:
1. Discharge pipe temperature sensor connection is port CN8 on the MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 15 in
Figure 4-2.2 in Part4, 2.3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"). port CN8 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant
system main PCB (labeled 15 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"), port CN4 on the
MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 15 in Figure 4-2.4 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter
Module").
2. Final outlet water temperature sensor and water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature sensor connections are port CN6 on the hydronic box main
PCB (labeled 10 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part4, 2.2 "Main PCB for Hydronic System"). Domestic hot water tank temperature sensor connection is port CN13 on
hydronic box main PCB (labeled 13 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part4, 2.2 "Main PCB for Hydronic System").
3. 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”.
4. High pressure switch connection is port CN13 on the MHA-V4(6,8,10)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 16 in Figure 4-2.2 in
Part4, 2.3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"). port CN13 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2N8-B outdoor unit refrigerant system main PCB
(labeled 16 in Figure 4-2.3 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module"), port CN31 on the MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit
refrigerant system main PCB (labeled 20 in Figure 4-2.4 in Part 4, 2. 3 "Main PCB for Refrigerant System, Inverter Module").
5. 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.
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.
7. Check air side heat exchanger, fan and air outlets for dirt/blockages.
8. Check the water side heat exchanger, water piping, circulator pumps and water flow switch for dirt/blockages.

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4.19 P5 Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 High temperature difference between water side heat exchanger water inlet and water outlet temperatures
protection.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Water piping contains air.
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 Insufficient water flow.

 Hydronic system main PCB damaged.

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Procedure

P5

Water side heat exchanger water inlet / Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
outlet temperature sensor is loose1 connected properly
No

Water side heat exchanger water inlet /

outlet temperature sensor has Yes Replace the temperature sensor
short-circuited or failed2
No

Water piping contains air Yes Purge air from the water system

No

The water flow rate is not sufficient,

caused by crushed or bent water piping,
incorrect pump speed setting, high Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
resistance in water piping or broken
expansion vessel
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature sensor and water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature sensor connections are port CN6 on
the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 8 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic System”).
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 5-5.3 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.

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4.20 Inverter module Troubleshooting for single-phase models
Digital display output

Description
 Inverter module protection.
 M thermal Split stops running.
 Specific error code L0, L1, L2, L4, L5, L8, L9 is displayed on the user interface and the main control board of refrigerant
system.
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Possible causes
 Inverter module protection.
 DC bus low or high voltage protection.
 MCE error(DC bus low or high voltage protection or software over current protection)
 Zero speed protection.
 Excessive compressor frequency variation.
 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency.
 High pressure protection.
 PED board self checking fail.

Specific error codes for inverter module protection

Table 4-4.1: Specific error codes

Specific error code Content
L0 Inverter module protection
L1 DC bus low voltage protection
L2 DC bus high voltage protection
L4 MCE error(DC bus low or high voltage protection or software over current protection)
L5 Zero speed protection
L8 Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within 1 second protection
L9 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz protection

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The specific error codes can also be obtained from the LED indicators on the inverter module.
Table 4-4.2: Errors indicated on LED, single-phase 4~10kW
LED301 flashing pattern (GREEN)
Corresponding error
LED302 is always on (RED)
Flashes 8 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L0 - Inverter module protection
Flashes 9 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L1 - DC bus low voltage protection
Flashes 10 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L2 - DC bus high voltage protection
Flashes 12 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L4 - MCE error
Flashes 13 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L5 - Zero speed protection
Flashes 16 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L8 - Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
L9 - Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz
Flashes 17 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats
protection

Table 4-4.3: Errors indicated on LED, single-phase 4~10kW

LED1 flashing pattern (GREEN)
Corresponding error
LED2 is always on (RED)
Flashes 3 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats P1 - High pressure protection
Flashes 5 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats bH – PED board checking fail
Flashes 8 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L0 - Inverter module protection
Flashes 9 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L1 - DC bus low voltage protection
Flashes 10 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L2 - DC bus high voltage protection
Flashes 12 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L4 - MCE error
Flashes 13 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L5 - Zero speed protection
Flashes 16 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L8 - Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
L9 - Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz
Flashes 17 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats
protection

Figure 4-4.1: LED location of inverter module

Inverter Module(4-10KW): LED301/302/303 Inverter Module(12-16KW): LED1/LED2/LED3

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Principle of DC inverter

L PTC P
Inductor U
Power
Bridge Inverter V Comp
supply Contactor PFC Capacitor
N rectifier module W ressor
(220V)
N
○
1 ○
2 ○
3

①Contactor is open, the current across the PTC to charge capacitor. After 5 seconds, the contactor closed.
②220-240V AC power supply change to DC power supply after bridge rectifier.
③The capacitor output steady power supply for inverter module P N terminals. In standby the voltage between P and N
terminal on inverter module is 1.4 time of AC power supply. When the fan motor is running, the voltage is 377V DC.

L0/L4 troubleshooting
Situation 1: L0 or L4 error appears immediately after the outdoor unit is powered-on
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L0 / L4

Inverter module is damaged1 Yes Replace the inverter module2

Notes:
1. Measure the resistance between each of U, V and W and each of P and N on the inverter module. All the resistances should be infinite. If any of them are
not infinite, the inverter module is damaged and should be replaced. Refer to Figure 4-2.5 to 4-2.7 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System,
Inverter Module”.
2. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module, IGBT, diode, brigde rectifier (on the
reverse side of the inverter module). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

Figure 4-4.2: Replacing an inverter module

IPM

IGBT
diode
IGBT
diode

brigde rectifier

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Situation 2: L0 or L4 error appears immediately after the compressor starts up

L0 / L4

U V W wire between inverter module and Yes Ensure U V W wire is connected properly
compressor is not connected properly1
No

Inverter module is damaged2 Yes Replace the inverter module3

No

Yes
Compressor has malfunctioned 4 Replace the compressor

No

Replace the outdoor unit main PCB

Notes:
1. Connect the U V W wire from the inverter module to the correct compressor terminals, as indicated by the labels on the compressor.
2. Measure the resistance between each of U, V and W and each of P and N on the inverter module. All the resistances should be infinite. If any of them are
not infinite, the inverter module is damaged and should be replaced. Refer to Figure 4-2.5 to 4-2.7 in Part 4, 2.1 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System,
Inverter Module”.
3. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module, IGBT, diode brigde rectifer (on the
reverse side of the inverter module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.
4. 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.

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Situation 3: L0 or L4 error appears after the compressor has been running for a period of time and the compressor
speed is over 60rps

L0 / L4

Repaint the thermally conductie silica

Yes gel on the IPM module, IGBT, diode,
Inverter module has overheated
brigde rectifer (on the reverse side of
the inverter module PCB)1
No

Inverter module is over-current2 Yes Replace the compressor

No
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Replace the inverter module3

Notes:
1. Refer to Figure 4-4.2.
2. Use clip-on ammeter to measure the compressor current, if the current is normal indicates the inverter module is failed, if the current is abnormal
indicates the compressor is failed.
3. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the PFC and IPM modules (on the reverse side of the
inverter module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

Situation 4: L0 error appears occasionally/irregularly

L0

Yes
The outdoor unit ventilation is not good Ensure enough space for unit ventilation

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L1/L2 troubleshooting
The normal DC voltage between terminals P and N on inverter module is 1.4 time of AC power supply in standby , the DC
voltage is 377V when the fan motor is running. If the voltage is lower than 160V, the unit displays L1. If the voltage is
higher than 500V, the unit display L2.
Figure 4-4.3: Inverter module terminals
Inverter module terminals (4-10KW) Inverter module terminals (12-16KW)
U V W N P U V W N P

Situation 1: L1 or L2 error appears immediately after the outdoor unit is powered-on

L1 / L2

Yes Re-start the unit once the power supply

Power supply is abnormal
has returned to normal
No

Replace the inverter module1

Notes:
1. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module, IGBT, diode, brigde rectifer (on the
reverse side of the inverter module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

Situation 2: L1 or L2 error appears after the compressor has been running for a period of time and the compressor
speed is over 20rps

L1 /L2

Relay on outdoor unit main PCB is open Yes Replace the outdoor unit main PCB

No

Replace the inverter module2

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Notes:
1. If the fan motor is running and the DC voltage between terminals P and N on inverter module declined, Relay on the main control board of outdoor unit is
open.
2. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on IPM module (on the reverse side of the inverter module
PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

Figure 4-4.4: Relay location of main PCB for refrigerant system

Single phase 4/6/8/10kW unit Single phase 12/14/16kW unit
Relay
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L5/L8/L9 troubleshooting

L5/L8/L9

NO
The wire is not connected properly Ensure wire is connected properly

Yes

Yes
Inverter module PCB has malfunctioned Replace inverter module PCB1

No

Replace the compressor

1. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on IPM module (on the
reverse side of the inverter module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

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4.21 Inverter module Troubleshooting for three-phase models
Digital display output

Description
 Inverter module protection or high pressure protection.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Specific error code L0, L1, L2, L4, L5, L8 , L9 is displayed on the user interface and the refrigerant system main PCB.

Possible causes
 Inverter module protection.
 DC bus low or high voltage protection.
 MCE error(DC bus low or high voltage protection or software over current protection)
 Zero speed protection.
 Excessive compressor frequency variation.
 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency.
 High pressure protection.
 Contactor stuck or 908 self checking fail.

Specific error codes for inverter module protection

Table 4-4.4: Specific error codes

Specific error code Content
L0 Inverter module protection
L1 DC bus low voltage protection
L2 DC bus high voltage protection
L4 MCE error(DC bus low or high voltage protection or software over current protection)
L5 Zero speed protection
L8 Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
L9 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz protection

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The specific error codes can also be obtained from the LED indicators LED1/LED2 on the inverter module.

Table 4-4.5: Errors indicated on LED for three-phase 12~16kW unit

LED1/2 flashing pattern Corresponding error
Flashes 8 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L0 - Inverter module protection
Flashes 9 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L1 - DC bus low voltage protection
Flashes 10 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L2 - DC bus high voltage protection
L4 - MCE error(DC bus low or high voltage protection or software over current
Flashes 12 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats
protection)
Flashes 13 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L5 - Zero speed protection
L8 - Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
Flashes 17 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats L9 - Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz
protection
Flashes 3 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats bH - Contactor stuck or 908 self checking fail
Flashes 5 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats P1 - High pressure protection
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Figure 4-4.5: LED location of inveter module for three-phase 12~16kW unit

Principle of DC inverter

PTC
A P U
Inductor
Power
Bridge Contactor Inverter module
B V
supply Capacitor Compressor
rectifier (VP-N: 540V DC)
(380V AC) C W
N
○
1 ○
2 ○
3

① 380-415V AC power supply change to DC power supply after bridge rectifier.

② Contactor is open the current across the PTC to charge capacitor, after 5 seconds the contactor closed.
③ The capacitor output steady 540V DC power supply for inverter module P N terminals.

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L0 troubleshooting
Situation 1: L0 error appears immediately after the outdoor unit is powered-on

L0

Communication wire between refrigerant

system main control board for refrigerant Yes Ensure communication wire is connected
systemnd inverter module (4 pins) not properly
connected properly1
No

Yes
Inverter module is damaged2

No

Voltage between pins F0 and GND of

communication port for connection to Yes Replace the inverter module4
inverter module on the refrigerant
system main PCB is too low3

Notes:
1. For MHC-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B, the communication port between refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system inverter module is port
CN36 on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system port CN8 on inverter module.
2. Measure the resistance between each of U, V and W and each of P and N on the inverter module. All the resistances should be infinite. If any of them are
not infinite, the inverter module is damaged and should be replaced.
3. The normal voltage between F0 and GND is 5V. Refer to Figure 4-4.6.
4. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module (on the reverse side of the inverter
module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

Figure 4-4.6: F0 and GND voltage on IC28-1（F0）

，IC28-4（GND）
Vnormal = 5V

IC28-1（F0） IC28-4（GND）

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Situation 2: L0 error appears immediately after the compressor starts up

L0

Yes
DC bus wire is not connected properly1 Ensure DC bus wire is connected properly

No

Yes
Compressor has malfunctioned2 Replace the compressor

No

Replace the main PCB

Notes:
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1. 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 of capacitor. Refer to Figure 4-4.7.

Figure 4-4.7: DC bus wire connection（L1L2L3,PIN- POUT）

L1，L2，L3 Pin，Pout

2. 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.

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Situation 3: L0 error appears within 2 seconds of compressor start-up

L0

U V W wire between inverter module and Yes Ensure U V W wire is connected properly
compressor is not connected properly1
No

Communication port for connection to

inverter module on refrigerant system Yes Replace the main PCB
main PCB is damaged2
No

Replace the inverter module3

Notes:
1. Connect the U V W wire from the inverter module to the correct compressor terminals, as indicated by the labels on the compressor.
2. Measure the voltage between each of W-, W+, V-, V+, U-, U+ and GND when the unit is in standby. The normal voltage should be 2.5V-4V and the six
voltages should be same, otherwise the communication terminal has failed. Refer to Figure4-4.8.

Figure 4-4.8: Connection port for inverter module

3. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module (on the reverse side of the inverter
module PCB). Refer to Figure 4-4.2.

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Condition 4: L0 error appears after the compressor has been running for a period of time and the compressor speed is
over 60rps

L0

Repaint the thermally conductive silica

Inverter module has overheated Yes gel on the PFC and IPM modules (on the
reverse side of the inverter module PCB)1
No

Inverter module is over-current2 Yes Replace the compressor

No

Replace the inverter module2

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Notes:
1. When replacing an inverter module, a layer of thermally conductive silica gel should be painted on the IPM module (on the reverse side of the inverter
module PCB).
2. Use clip-on ammeter to measure the compressor current, if the current is normal indicates the inverter module is failed, if the current is abnormal
indicates the compressor has failed.

Situation 5: L0 error appears occasionally/irregularly

L0

Yes
The outdoor unit ventilation is not good Ensure enough space for unit ventilation

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L1/L2 troubleshooting
The normal DC voltage between terminals P and N on inverter module is 540V. If the voltage is lower than 300V, the unit
displays an L1 error; if the voltage is higher than 830V, the unit displays an L2 error. Refer to Figure4-4.9.

Figure 4-4.9: P, N terminals voltage

Vnormal = 540V DC

Situation 1: L1 or L2 error appears immediately after the outdoor unit is powered-on

L1 / L2

P N +15V wire on refrigerant system main Yes Ensure P N +15V wire is connected
PCB is not connected properly1 properly
No

Voltage between N and +15 is abnormal2 Yes Check +15V circuit3

No

DC voltage between terminal P and N is Yes Check power supply, three phase bridge
abnormal rectifier4
No

Replace the main PCB

Notes:
1. P N +15V terminal on refrigerant system main PCB. Refer to Figure4-4.9.
2. Voltage between N and +15. Refer to Figure4-4.10

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Figure 4-4.10: P N +15V terminal-+15V（IC4/5/6PIN12）
；N-（IC/4/5、6）PIN13

+15V

N
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3. Check the +15V circuit according to corresponding wiring diagram. If IC4/5/6PIN12 on inverter module output voltage is not +15V means the inverter
module is failed. If voltage output of inverter module is +15V means main PCB is failed.
4. Check the bridge rectifier using one of the following two methods (refer to Figure 4-4.11):
 Method 1: measure the resistance between any two of the 5 bridge rectifier terminals. If any of the resistances is close to zero, the bridge rectifier
has failed.
 Method 2: dial a multimeter to the diode setting:
- Put the red probe on the DC power output negative terminal (terminal 5) and put the black probe onto each of the AC power input terminals
(terminals 1, 2 and 3) in turn. The voltage between terminal 5 and each of terminals 1, 2 and 3 should be around 0.378V. If the voltage is 0, the
bridge rectifier has failed.
- Put the red probe on the DC power output positive terminal (terminal 4), then put black probe onto each of the AC power input terminals
(terminals 1, 2 and 3) in turn. The voltage between terminal 4 and each of terminals 1, 2 and 3 should be infinite. If the voltage is 0, the bridge
rectifier has failed.
Figure 4-4.11: Bridge rectifier

Three phase AC power input

DC power output

Schematic diagram

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L4 troubleshooting(the same as L1/L2)
Situation 1: L4 error appears immediately after the outdoor unit is powered-on

L4

Replace the inverter PCB

Condition 2: L4 error appears after the compressor has been running for a period of time and the compressor speed is
over 60rps

L4

Compressor is over-current2 Yes Replace the compressor

No

Replace the inverter PCB

Notes:
1. Re-start the unit, use clip-on ammeter to measure the compressor current, if the current is normal indicates the compressor is failed, if the current is
abnormal indicates the inverter PCB is failed..

L5/L8/L9 troubleshooting

L5/L8/L9

NO
The wire is not connected properly Ensure wire is connected properly

Yes

Yes
Inverter module PCB has malfunctioned Replace inverter module PCB

No

Replace the compressor

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4.22 bH Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 PED PCB failure
 M thermal Split stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic box main PCB and user interface.

Possible causes
 Power supply problem.
 PED board broken.
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 IPM module broken.

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Procedure

bH

Power supply problem. After 5

minutes of power-off interval, Yes Increase the power voltage to the
power on again and observe required range.
whether it can be recovered.
No

PED1 board broken. Yes Replace PED PCB and power on again.

No

IPM module broken. Yes Replace IPM module and power on again.

Notes:
1. PED is port CN22 on the hydronic box main PCB (labeled 11 in Figure 4-2.7: MHA-V12(14,16)W/D2RN8-B outdoor unit inverter module ).

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4.23 Pb Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Water side heat exchanger anti-freeze protection.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and ANTI.FREEZE icon is
displayed on user interface.

Possible causes
 Normal system protection.
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Hydronic system main PCB damaged.
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Procedure

Pb

Outdoor ambient temperature is lower Yes Normal system protection. The system
than 4°C will resume automatically1
No

Water side heat exchanger water outlet

temperature sensor, water inlet
Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
temperature sensor or backup electric
connected properly
heater outlet water temperature sensor
loose2
No

Water side heat exchanger water outlet

temperature sensor, water inlet
temperature sensor or backup electric Yes Replace the temperature sensor
heater outlet water temperature sensor
has short-circuited or failed3
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Refer to Part 3, 5.7 “Water Side Heat Exchanger Anti-freeze Protection Control”.
2. Backup electric heater water outlet temperature sensor, water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature sensor and water side heat exchanger water
outlet temperature sensor connections are port CN6 on the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 8 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Main PCB for Hydronic
System”).
3. 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 4-5.3 in Part 4, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.

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4.24 Pd Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 High temperature protection of air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet in cooling mode. When the air side heat
exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature is higher than 61°C for more than 3 seconds, the system displays Pd
protection and M thermal Mono stops running. When the air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature
returns drops below 55°C, Pd is removed and normal operation resumes.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on refrigerant system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.

Possible causes
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
 Fan motor damaged.
 Hydronic system main PCB damaged.

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Pd

Air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
temperature sensor is loose1 connected properly
No

Air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet

temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the temperature sensor
or failed2
No

The air side heat exchanger heat Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
exchange is poor3
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No

The fan or fan motor is blocked or Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
damaged
No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Air side heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature sensor and outdoor ambient temperature sensor connections are port CN9 on the refrigerant
system main PCB (labeled 12 in Figure 4-2.2 in Part 4, 2.3 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”, (labeled 5 in Figure 4-2.4
in Part 4, 2.3 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards” and labeled 6 in Figure 4-2.6 in Part 4, 2.3 “Main PCBs for Refrigerant
System, Inverter Modules and Filter Boards”).
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 4-5.1 in Part 4, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.
3. Check air side heat exchanger, fan(s) and air outlets for dirt/blockages.

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4.25 PP Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Water side heat exchanger inlet temperature is higher than outlet temperature in heating mode.
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main control board for refrigerant system and user interface.
 If PP error occurs 3 times then Hb will appear.

Possible causes
 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.
 Hydronic system main PCB damaged.

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PP/Hb

Water side heat exchanger water inlet / Yes Ensure the temperature sensor is
outlet temperature sensor is loose1 connected properly
No

Water side heat exchanger water inlet /

outlet temperature sensor has Yes Replace the temperature sensor
short-circuited or failed2
No

The 4-way valve is blocked or damaged3 Yes Replace the 4-way valve
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No

Replace outdoor main PCB

Notes:
1. Water side heat exchanger water inlet temperature sensor and water side heat exchanger water outlet temperature sensor connections are port CN6 on
the hydronic system main PCB (labeled 8 in Figure 4-2.1 in Part 4, 2.2 “Min PCB for Hydronic System”).
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 4-5.1 to 4-5.2 in Part 4, 5.1 “Temperature
Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.
3. Restart the unit in cooling mode to change the refrigerant flow direction. If the unit does not operate normally, the 4-way valve is blocked or damaged.

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4.26 HE Troubleshooting
Digital display output

Description
 Communication error between main control board of hydronic module and Ta/room thermostat transfer PCB
 M thermal Mono stops running.
 Error code is displayed on hydronic system main PCB, outdoor unit main PCB and user interface.

Possible causes
 Temperature collecting plate(Optional) connection wire is not connected.
 Temperature collecting plate(Optional) is damaged.

Procedure

HE

Temperature collecting plate Yes Check the connection line and joint.
connection wire is not connected.
No

Temperature collecting plate is Yes Replace temperature collecting plate

damaged.

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5.1 Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics
Table 4-5.1: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor, water side heat exchanger refrigerant inlet / outlet (liquid / gas pipe) temperature sensor,
air side heat exchanger refrigerant out temperature sensor and suction pipe temperature sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)
-25 144.266 15 16.079 55 2.841 95 0.708
-24 135.601 16 15.313 56 2.734 96 0.686
-23 127.507 17 14.588 57 2.632 97 0.666
-22 119.941 18 13.902 58 2.534 98 0.646
-21 112.867 19 13.251 59 2.44 99 0.627
-20 106.732 20 12.635 60 2.35 100 0.609
-19 100.552 21 12.05 61 2.264 101 0.591
-18 94.769 22 11.496 62 2.181 102 0.574
-17 89.353 23 10.971 63 2.102 103 0.558
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-16 84.278 24 10.473 64 2.026 104 0.542

-15 79.521 25 10 65 1.953 105 0.527
-14 75.059 26 9.551 66 1.883
-13 70.873 27 9.125 67 1.816
-12 66.943 28 8.721 68 1.752
-11 63.252 29 8.337 69 1.69
-10 59.784 30 7.972 70 1.631
-9 56.524 31 7.625 71 1.574
-8 53.458 32 7.296 72 1.519
-7 50.575 33 6.982 73 1.466
-6 47.862 34 6.684 74 1.416
-5 45.308 35 6.401 75 1.367
-4 42.903 36 6.131 76 1.321
-3 40.638 37 5.874 77 1.276
-2 38.504 38 5.63 78 1.233
-1 36.492 39 5.397 79 1.191
0 34.596 40 5.175 80 1.151
1 32.807 41 4.964 81 1.113
2 31.12 42 4.763 82 1.076
3 29.528 43 4.571 83 1.041
4 28.026 44 4.387 84 1.007
5 26.608 45 4.213 85 0.974
6 25.268 46 4.046 86 0.942
7 24.003 47 3.887 87 0.912
8 22.808 48 3.735 88 0.883
9 21.678 49 3.59 89 0.855
10 20.61 50 3.451 90 0.828
11 19.601 51 3.318 91 0.802
12 18.646 52 3.191 92 0.777
13 17.743 53 3.069 93 0.753
14 16.888 54 2.952 94 0.73
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Table 4-5.2: Compressor 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
-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 4-5.3: Water side heat exchanger water inlet / outlet temperature sensor, final outlet water temperature sensor and DHW temperature
sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)

-30 867.29 10 98.227 50 17.600 90 4.4381

-29 815.80 11 93.634 51 16.943 91 4.3022
-28 767.68 12 89.278 52 16.315 92 4.1711
-27 722.68 13 85.146 53 15.713 93 4.0446
-26 680.54 14 81.225 54 15.136 94 3.9225
-25 641.07 15 77.504 55 14.583 95 3.8046
-24 604.08 16 73.972 56 14.054 96 3.6908
-23 569.39 17 70.619 57 13.546 97 3.5810
-22 536.85 18 67.434 58 13.059 98 3.4748
-21 506.33 19 64.409 59 12.592 99 3.3724
-20 477.69 20 61.535 60 12.144 100 3.2734
-19 450.81 21 58.804 61 11.715 101 3.1777
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-18 425.59 22 56.209 62 11.302 102 3.0853

-17 401.91 23 53.742 63 10.906 103 2.9960
-16 379.69 24 51.396 64 10.526 104 2.9096
-15 358.83 25 49.165 65 10.161 105 2.8262
-14 339.24 26 47.043 66 9.8105
-13 320.85 27 45.025 67 9.4736
-12 303.56 28 43.104 68 9.1498
-11 287.33 29 41.276 69 8.8387
-10 272.06 30 39.535 70 8.5396
-9 257.71 31 37.878 71 8.2520
-8 244.21 32 36.299 72 7.9755
-7 231.51 33 34.796 73 7.7094
-6 219.55 34 33.363 74 7.4536
-5 208.28 35 31.977 75 7.2073
-4 197.67 36 30.695 76 6.9704
-3 187.66 37 29.453 77 6.7423
-2 178.22 38 28.269 78 6.5228
-1 168.31 39 27.139 79 6.3114
0 160.90 40 26.061 80 6.1078
1 152.96 41 25.031 81 5.9117
2 145.45 42 24.048 82 5.7228
3 138.35 43 23.109 83 5.5409
4 131.64 44 22.212 84 5.3655
5 125.28 45 21.355 85 5.1965
6 119.27 46 20.536 86 5.0336
7 113.58 47 19.752 87 4.8765
8 108.18 48 19.003 88 4.7251
9 103.07 49 18.286 89 4.5790

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