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Dec 2004
Technical Training

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Contents

1. Introduction
2. Inverter Technology
3. Features
4. Self Diagnosis
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5. Troubleshooting

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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
What is Inverter Air Conditioners?

Electrical supply has fix frequency

Inverter type air conditioner have frequency changer


which can change the electrical frequency to control
the speed of the compressor.

This in turn, can control the capacity accordingly.


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Difference between Inverter System and Conventional
System

Conventional air conditioners control temperature by switching


the compressor on and off.

Compressor capacity Conventional compressor


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Full capacity

Time

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Difference between Inverter System and Conventional
System

Inverter air conditioners control the rotation speed of


compressor smoothly to maintain room temperature.

Compressor
capacity
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High rotation speed Slow down Maintain room Time


to pull down as temperature at low
temperature temperature speed
drops

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Difference between Inverter System and Conventional
System

Room temp >> Set temp


high speed to reach set temp.

Room
Temp. Inverter air
conditioner

Set temp ~ Room temp


low speed
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Set
Temp.

Conventional AC
Fluctuating of temp.
Time Not comfortable

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Low Starting Current

Running Conventional air conditioner:


current High starting current
Frequent on/off cycle
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Inverter air conditioner:


Low starting current
Smooth operation

Hours of operation

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Comparison between DC Inverter and AC Inverter

DC Inverter AC Inverter

DC Brushless Motor Compressor AC Induction Motor Compressor


- Higher Efficiency - Lower Efficiency

DC Inverter
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90
Efficiency (%)

80
70 AC Inverter
60
50

[ kW]
0.5 1.0 Motor Output

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Advantage of Inverter Air Conditioning

Stable room temperature


Fast cooling
Less on/off cycle of compressor
Low starting amp soft start
Protection against over-current and over-temperature
Energy saving
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Changing Frequency
U (V) U (V)

t(s) t(s)
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f = 50 Hz f = 70 Hz

We can change Compressor Speed by


changing the Frequency

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Inverter System Block Diagram

Energy Rectifying Inverter


Motor
Source Circuit Circuit
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Control & Protection Feedback


Circuitry

Only for DC Inverter Model

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Rectifier Circuit

V
Result: AC DC

V
V
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t(s)

t(s)

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Smoothing the DC Voltage

V By using a Capacitor

V
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t(s)

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Inverter Circuit
(1) (2)
S1 S2 S1 S2

R R
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V V

t(s) t(s)

f (Hz)
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P.W.M. = Improving the Current

Pulse Width Modulation


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Overview of the different phases

AC 50 Hz

DC 50 Hz

Smooth DC
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Var. Hz

P.W.M. Var. Hz

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Inverter Air-Conditioning

IN OUT

M
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Diode Reactor Electrolytic capacitor IPM(Inverter Module)

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Inverter Air-Conditioning

IN OUT

M
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AC-DC Rectifier Inverter


with Smoothing with P.W.M.

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Summary

OUT

Inverter (PWM)
IN

Rectifier
Compressor
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Vin: 240V Vout : variable


f : 50Hz f : variable

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Existing OYL Inverter Models


DC Inveter (5SLX10/15CR) Single Split
AC Inverter (MSV25/35A) Multi Split
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Indoor Fan Motor (SCR Motor)
Speed is controlled by micro-processor by means of phase
angle control
Additional 3 wires connected to PCB for speed feedback
(Error if no feedback)
No fan relay (no clicking noise when changing speed)
Recommend to use Auto Fan Mode for small room (fast
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cooling and low noise)

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Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
Provide precise capacity control
Control through Fuzzy Logic Method
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Expansion Valve Body Solenoid Coil

For MSV25/35A (Multi Split)

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Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
Make use of thermister as sensors to determine suitable super
heat value for best capacity control

p
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Superheat 5C Ideal

Suction sensor
h
ID coil sensor
For MSV25/35A (Multi Split)

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Function - Operating Modes

The system has 5 operating modes. The mode selection is done in


Inverter (indoor) controls.

The operating modes are:


Cool
Dry
Heat
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Auto
Fan

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Function Cold Start

Compressor 20 min
capacity
Max

Rated
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Time

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Compressor Running Frequency (Single Split)

5SLX10CR 5SLX15CR

Cooling Max Frequency (Hz) 60 85

Heating Max Frequency (Hz) 85 100


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Cooling / Heating Min Frequency (Hz) 15 20

Cooling Rated Frequency (Hz) 42 60

Heating Rated Frequency (Hz) 58 70

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Compressor Running Frequency (Multi Split)

MSV25A MSV35A

Cooling Max Frequency (Hz) 90 100

Cooling Min Frequency (Hz) 20 20


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Function - Starting Control


A minimum torque is provided during start up.

When target frequency > 85Hz,


40Hz for one min and at
85Hz for 1 min
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(2nd Platform Freq) 85Hz

(1st Platform Freq) 40Hz

0
1 min 1 min
When target frequency > 40Hz,
40Hz for one min.
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Function - Starting Control

40Hz
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0
1 min

When target frequency is < 40Hz,


40Hz for one min

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Function - Cool Mode

When Tr >= Ts + 1C
- Comp, ID Fan and OD Fan ON

When Tr <= Ts - 1C
- Comp and OD Fan OFF
- ID Fan remain ON
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Tr = Room Temperature
Ts = Set Temperature

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Function - Cool Mode

At beginning of cooling operation, compressor operate at


higher frequency to reduce the room temperature.

When set temperature is achieved, operation frequency will


be reduced to stabilize the room temperature.
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When will Compressor Stop?


When cooling load is too small, even with lowest operation
frequency, room temperature still fall below compressor cut off point,
compressor will stop.

Compressor
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capacity

Lowest Freq

Time
Tr <= Ts - 1C
Comp will stop

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Function - Dry Mode

When Tr > Ts + 2C (Unit operates in Cooling mode)


When Tr <= Ts + 2C (Unit enters Dry operation)
- Compressor will run at 30Hz and 60Hz alternately.
- ID Fan run at low speed.

6 min 10 min
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60 Hz 30 Hz 60 Hz

When Tr < Ts - 2C
- Comp & OD Fan Off
- ID Fan On

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Function - Heating Mode


Ts = Ts_user + 3C

When Ts >= Tr + 1C
- Comp, 4WV and OD Fan ON

When Ts <= Tr 1C
- Comp, 4WV and OD Fan OFF
- Indoor Fan run at low speed for 40 sec and OFF
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Function - Heating Mode

At beginning of heating operation, compressor operate at


higher frequency to increase the room temperature.

When set temperature is achieved, operation frequency will


be reduced to stabilize the room temperature.
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When will Compressor Stop?


When heating load is too small, even with lowest operation
frequency, room temperature still rises above compressor cut off
point, compressor will stop.

Compressor
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capacity

Lowest Freq

Time
Ts+1C <= Tr
Comp will stop

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Function - Heating Mode

Cold Air Prevention Control


Ti_coil < 23C (ID Fan Stop)
Ti_coil >= 28C (ID Fan Run at Low Speed)
Ti_coil >= 38C (ID Fan Run at User Set Speed)
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Function - Auto Mode

Room temperature >= 23C


Cool mode
Features of cool mode
Room temperature < 23C
Heat mode
Features of heat mode
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Function - Auto Fan (Cool Mode)

Tr - Ts (C)

1
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L M H M L

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Function - Auto Fan (Heat Mode)

Ts - Tr (C)

1
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L M H M L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)

Cooling Operation
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
low speed to reduce noise level.

Tambient
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29C
26C
20C
16C

Fan Speed
L H L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)

Cooling Operation
When Fan Speed is running at Low fan, O/D coil sensor will
determine whether the fan speed need to be increased back or
not (to ensure Capacity).

To_coil
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37C
35C
30C
28C

Fan Speed
L H L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Single Split)

Heating Operation
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
high speed

Tambient
17C
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15C

11C
9C

Fan Speed
L H L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)

Cooling Operation
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
low speed to reduce noise level.

Tambient
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29C
26C
20C
16C

Fan Speed
L M H M L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)

Cooling Operation
When Fan Speed is running at Medium or Low fan, O/D coil
sensor will determine whether the fan speed need to be
increased back or not (to ensure Capacity).

To_coil
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37C
35C
30C
28C

Fan Speed
L M H M L

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Function Outdoor Fan Speed Control (Multi Split)

Heating Operation
When outdoor temperature is low, outdoor fan motor will run at
high speed

Tambient
17C
15C
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11C
9C

Fan Speed
L M H M L

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Function - Turbo Function

Turbo function is not available in Auto and Fan mode.

If higher cooling or heating is required during operation,


press Turbo button on the remote control to increase the
cooling or heating capacity to maximum.

When activated, the set temperature will be:


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Reduced by 3C for Cool mode


Reduced by 3C for Dry mode
Increased by 3C for Heat mode

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Function - Defrost Operation


Only available in Heat mode.

Activated when controller detect difference between outdoor coil temp


(To_coil) and outdoor air temp (Ta)

Condition for entering defrost operation


a) Comp run time > 20 min, Ta > 5C & To_coil <= -3C for 5 min OR
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b) Comp run time > 20 min, Ta - To_coil >= 7C for 5 min OR


C) Ta <= -15C & compressor run time >= 3 hours

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Function - Defrost Operation

During Defrost Operation


1. Comp reduces speed to 30Hz
2. 4WV off
3. Outdoor Fan stop
4. Comp will increase speed to 90Hz
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5. Indoor Fan off under Cold Prevention Function

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Function - Defrost Operation

Defrost Termination
Timer Control
- Defrost operation = 8 min
Temperature Control
- To_coil >= 14C
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Function - Defrost Operation
30 Hz 90 Hz
COMP ON

OFF

OD fan ON

OFF

ID fan ON

OFF
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4WV ON

OFF

28s 2s 6min 2min 50s 10s

Heating Mode Defrost Cycle Defrost Heating Mode


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Protection Control Compressor

3 minutes Minimum OFF time


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Protection Control - Oil Return

During low frequency operation, oil might be trap in the


system. The controller will ensure that the oil is properly
return.

If the compressor has been continuously operating below


50Hz for 1 hour, the compressor will operate
at 60Hz for 2 minutes to assist oil return.
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Protection Control - Current Control

Current Detector
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Multi Split

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Protection Control - Current Control (Single Split)


Total Current
Compressor stops
I2

Frequency step down

I1

Normal Operation
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1 HP 1.5 HP
Total Current
Cooling Heat Pump Cooling Heat Pump
I1 8.5 A 9.5 A 9.5 A 10.0 A
I2 12.5 A 13.5 A 13.5 A 14.0 A

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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)


Current Limit Selection
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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)


Current Limit Selection
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Protection Control - Current Control (Multi Split)


For 2 x WMX10G @ OD 30C< air temp < 40C (With Current Limit = 17A)
Total Current
Compressor stops
I2

Frequency step down

I1
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Normal Operation

Total Current
I1 13 A Rated Running Current
I2 14.3 A = 13A * 110%

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Protection Control - Compressor Discharge


Temperature Control
Compressor
Discharge
Temperature
Compressor stops

115C

Frequency step down

100C
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Maintain frequency

85C
No limit

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Protection Control - Low Refrigerant (Gas Leak)

Low refrigerant is checked by compressor discharge


temperature. When there is a leak, compressor will operate
at high discharge temperature.
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Protection Control - Outdoor Coil Overload Control


The outdoor coil overload control is performed in Cool
and Dry mode.

Outdoor Coil
Temperature
Compressor stops > 70C for 30 sec continuously

70C
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Frequency step down

60C

Maintain frequency

50C
No limit

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Protection Control - Indoor Coil Overload Control

The indoor coil overload control is performed in Heat mode.

Indoor Coil
Temperature
Compressor stops > 70C for 30 sec continuously

70C
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Frequency step down

52C

Maintain frequency

46C
No limit

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Protection Control - Indoor Coil Anti-freeze

The indoor coil Anti-freeze is performed in Cool Mode.

Indoor Coil
Temperature
No limit
10C
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Maintain frequency

7C

Frequency step down

-1C
Compressor stops < -1C for 5 min continuously

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Single Split)

Indoor controller board will transmit signal to Outdoor


controller board every 2 second.
If the data communication line between indoor and outdoor
occurs error for 30 seconds continuously, compressor will
stop.
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Indoor A

Send Signal

Acknowledge

Outdoor

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)

Normal Operation

Indoor A Indoor B
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Send Signal
Acknowledge

Outdoor

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)

Normal Operation

Indoor A Indoor B
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Send Signal

Acknowledge

Outdoor

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)

Communication Error

Indoor A Indoor B

No Signal
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From
Indoor B
For 10 sec

Outdoor

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)

Communication Error

Indoor A Indoor B
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Will Switch to
Indoor A and
Communicate

Outdoor

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Protection Control - Data Communication Error Between
Indoor and Outdoor (Multi Split)

Communication Error

Indoor A Indoor B

Indoor B is
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confirmed in ERROR
if no Signal from it
for 2 min
continuously

Outdoor

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When fault is detected during operation, it can


be indicated by LED light (indoor & outdoor)

Simplify and ease the troubleshooting process


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Inverter Cooling Unit - Indoor Unit LED Indication (WMX-F series)

Operation / Fault Condition


Timer Sleep Power Dry
Timer ON
Cool mode
Sleep mode ON
Dry mode
Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short
Outdoor temperature sensors contact loose/short
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Gas leak / compressor overload


Communication error between indoor and outdoor
IPM / PFC error
Outdoor total current trip / DC peak
Indoor fan feedback error
ON ON or OFF Blinking

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Inverter Heatpump Unit - Indoor Unit LED Indication (WMX-F series)
Operation / Fault Condition
COOL DRY HEAT STANDBY TIMER

Cooling mode

Dry mode

Stand-by / Fan mode

Heat mode

Auto mode

Defrost operation

Compressor overload protection (Current Overload)


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Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short

Outdoor temperature senors contact loose / short

Gas leak / compressor overheat

Communication error between indoor and outdoor

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Outdoor total current trip /DC peak

Indoor fan feedback error


ON ON or OFF Blinking

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Inverter Cooling Unit - Indoor Unit LED Indication (WMX-G series)
Self Diagnosis Table -- Indoor LED Display

Operation / Fault Condition


Sleep Mode Cool Timer Ionizer
Cool mode
Sleep mode ON
Timer ON
Ionizer ON
RED Defrost Operation
Indoor temperature sensors contact loose / short
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Yellow
Coil temperature sensor contact loose / short
Outdoor temperature sensors contact loose/short
Gas leak / compressor overload
Communication error between indoor and outdoor
IPM / PFC error
Outdoor total current trip / DC peak
Communication error between indoor and outdoor
Indoor fan feedback error
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InverterON
Control ON or OFF Blinking
SELF DIAGNOSIS

LED Location (Single Split)

Inverter Module
LED
(Blinking in RED)
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IPM PCB
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LED Location (Multi Split)

Power PCB
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LED

Power PCB
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Inverter Module - Normal Running Mode LED Indication


Common for Single Split & Multi Split
1s 1s
1s

Blink Indication
1# Normal
2# Under/Over Voltage Limit
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3# Outdoor Coil Temperature Limit


4# Total Current Limit
5# Discharge Temperature Limit
6# Indoor Coil Temperature Limit
7# Indoor Fan Speed Limit
8# Outdoor Frequency Adjustment
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Inverter Module Compressor Stopped LED Indication


0.5s 0.5s
For Single Split 0.5s

Blink Errors Corrective Action

1# Outdoor Sensor Problem Check ambient sensor wire and


connection
2# Coil Sensor Problem Check coil sensor wire and connection
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3# Discharge Sensor Problem Check discharge sensor wire and


connection / Not enough refrigerant /
Indoor overload
4# DC Compressor Feedback Call local dealer
5# Communication Error Check Interconnection communication
wire

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Inverter Module Compressor Stopped LED Indication

Blink Errors Corrective Action

6# Over Current Call local dealer

7# No Load Check compressor wire and connection


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8# Under/Over Voltage Check power supply

9# DC Compressor Start Failure Compressor fail to start


10# Cooling Overload Check whether outdoor unit is blocked
or not

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Inverter Module Compressor Stopped LED Indication

Blink Errors Corrective Action

11# Defrost Wait till defrost is over then it will


--- NA restart
- - - automatically
12# IPM Protection Check DC supply on IPM board
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13# EEPROM Reading Error Change EEPROM

14# EEPROM Writing Error Change EEPROM

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SELF DIAGNOSIS

Inverter Module Compressor Stopped LED Indication


For Multi Split

Blink Errors Corrective Action

1# Outdoor Sensor Problem Check ambient sensor wire and


connection
2# Coil Sensor Problem Check coil sensor wire and connection
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3# Discharge Sensor Problem Check discharge sensor wire and


connection / Not enough refrigerant /
Indoor overload
4# DC Compressor Feedback - - - NA - - -
5# Communication Error Check Interconnection communication
wire

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Inverter Module Compressor Stopped LED Indication

Blink Errors Corrective Action

6# Over Current Call local dealer

7# No Load Check compressor wire and connection


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8# Under/Over Voltage Check power supply

9# DC Compressor Start Failure - - - NA - - -


10# Cooling Overload Check whether outdoor unit is blocked
or not

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Blink Errors Corrective Action

11# Defrost
- - - NA -Wait
- - till defrost is over then it will
restart automatically
12# IPM Protection Check DC supply on IPM board
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13# EEPROM Reading Error Change EEPROM

14# EEPROM Writing Error Change EEPROM


15# DC Fan Motor Feedback
Error --- NA - - -

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Blink Errors Corrective Action

16# AC Peak Current Error Call local dealer

17# Outdoor Suction Sensor Error Check suction sensor wire and
connection
19# DC Compressor Speed
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Control Error - - - NA - - -
21# Outdoor Suction A Sensor Check A suction sensor wire and
Error connection
22# Outdoor Suction A Sensor Check B suction sensor wire and
Error connection

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Blink Errors Corrective Action

23# Outdoor Suction C Sensor Check C suction sensor wire and


Error connection
24# Outdoor Suction D Sensor Check D suction sensor wire and
Error connection
31# Indoor A Communication Check Interconnection
Error communication wire to Indoor A
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32# Indoor B Communication Check Interconnection


Error communication wire to Indoor B
33# Indoor C Communication Check Interconnection
Error communication wire to Indoor C
34# Indoor D Communication Check Interconnection
Error communication wire to Indoor D

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Indoor Unit
Any beep No -Check remote control
Power ON handset
(Set temp to the sound when
remote -Check if there is any direct
lowest for cooling; sunlight, flashing lamp
Set temp to the control is
pressed? shine onto the receiver.
highest for -Check indoor PCB
heating)
Yes

Is indoor
No -Check indoor fan motor
fan running
-Check indoor PCB
normally?

Yes

Check terminal block


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1 and 2.

Check:
-indoor sensor
Is there any
No -wiring between indoor main
power
board and switch board
supply to
-indoor PCB
outdoor
unit?

Yes
Check outdoor unit

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TROUBLESHOOTING
INDOOR PCB

SIG
3

L 1

N Relay

2
E E
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Single Split Multi Split


1 2 3 L N 1 2 3 L N

To Outdoor From Outdoor


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TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
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1) Make sure
power supply
is sufficient.
2) Fuse Blown?
Change Fuse

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
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+ ~ 3) Diode Checking
Turn Off power & remove cables
Use a multi-meter and select diode measurement
Measure each of the diode, value should be 0.4 ~ 0.6 V
If value is 0, change the diode bridge
~ -
+ve pin
-ve pin
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
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4) While maintaining power supply,


use multi-meter to check DC Voltage on the electrolytic capacitor OR
the IPM board. The reading should be around 300 Vdc.
(With 300Vdc, If LED is blinking for IPM error, then replace IPM)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor

-ve +ve
Technical Training

Electrolytic Capacitor
(Multi Split Model)

Inverter
Inverter Control
Control
TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor

-ve
+ve
Electrolytic Capacitor
Technical Training

(Single Split Model)

+ve -ve More Convenience!!

IPM Board
+ - U V W
Inverter
Inverter Control
Control
TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
Technical Training

5) Check the connection wire for compressor.


Make sure the U,V,W are connected correctly.

Inverter
Inverter Control
Control
TROUBLESHOOTING
Outdoor Unit (Single Split & Multi Split)

Check from Power Supply till Compressor


P

N Main Board
Technical Training

6) If everything is all right and the unit wont run, change


main board / entire control box.

Inverter
Inverter Control
Control
Thank You
Technical Training

Inverter
Inverter Control
Control

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