Order No.

SBPAC1404010CE

SERVICE MANUAL

Model No.
Outdoor Unit
Rated Capacity
Class
8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP
U-8MF2R7B U-10MF2R7B U-12MF2R8B U-14MF2R8B
MF2 Model Name
U-8MF2R7BE U-10MF2R7BE U-12MF2R8BE U-14MF2R8BE

* Outdoor unit model name ended with letters “BE” is salt-air damage resistant specifications.

REFERENCE NO. SM830235-01

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 IMPORTANT! SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Please Read Before Starting
This air conditioner must be installed by the sales dealer WARNING When Wiring
or installer.
This information is provided for use only by authorized
persons. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN
For safe installation and trouble-free operation, you
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
must: INJURY OR DEATH. ONLY A
● Carefully read this instruction booklet before beginning. QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED
● Follow each installation or repair step exactly as shown. ELECTRICIAN SHOULD
● This air conditioner shall be installed in accordance with ATTEMPT TO WIRE THIS
National Wiring Regulations. SYSTEM.
● This product is intended for professional use.
Permission from the power supplier is required when • Do not supply power to the unit until
installing the U-8MF2R7B(E) outdoor unit that is all wiring and tubing are completed or
connected to a 16 A distribution network. reconnected and checked.
● This equipment complies with EN/IEC 61000-3-12
provided that the short-circuit power Ssc is greater than • Highly dangerous electrical voltages are
or equals to the values corresponding to each model as used in this system. Carefully refer to the
shown in the table below at the interface point between wiring diagram and these instructions
the user’s supply and the public system. when wiring. Improper connections
It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the
equipment to ensure; by consultation with the distribution and inadequate grounding can cause
network operator if necessary that the equipment is accidental injury or death.
connected only to supply with a short-circuit power Ssc • Connect all wiring tightly. Loose wiring
greater than or equals to the values corresponding to
each model as shown in the table below. may cause overheating at connection
U-10MF2R7B(E) U-12MF2R8B(E) U-14MF2R8B(E) points and a possible fire hazard.
Ssc 1,150 kVA 3,800 kVA 5,200 kVA • Provide a power outlet to be used
● This equipment complies with EN/IEC 61000-3-11 exclusively for each unit.
provided that the system impedance Zmax is less than • ELCB must be incorporated in the
or equal to the values corresponding to each model as
shown in the table below at the interface point between fixed wiring. Circuit breaker must be
the user’s supply and the public system. Consult with incorporated in the fixed wiring in
the supply authority for the system impedance Zmax. accordance with the wiring regulations.
U-10MF2R7B(E) U-12MF2R8B(E) U-14MF2R8B(E) Circuit Circuit
Zmax — 0.180 Ω 0.180 Ω breaker breaker

● Pay close attention to all warning and caution notices

U-8MF2R7B(E) 25 A U-12MF2R8B(E) 35 A
given in this manual. U-10MF2R7B(E) 25 A U-14MF2R8B(E) 40 A

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe • Provide a power outlet exclusively for
WARNING practice which can result in severe each unit, and full disconnection means
personal injury or death.
having a contact separation in all poles
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe must be incorporated in the fixed wiring
CAUTION practice which can result in personal
injury or product or property damage. in accordance with the wiring rules.
• To prevent possible hazards from
If Necessary, Get Help insulation failure, the unit must be
These instructions are all you need for most installation grounded.
sites and maintenance conditions. If you require help for a
special problem, contact our sales/service outlet or your
certified dealer for additional instructions.
In Case of Improper Installation
The manufacturer shall in no way be responsible for
improper installation or maintenance service, including
failure to follow the instructions in this document.

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 When Transporting When Connecting Refrigerant
Be careful when picking up and moving
Tubing
the indoor and outdoor units. Get a
partner to help, and bend your knees WARNING
when lifting to reduce strain on your back.
Sharp edges or thin aluminum fins on the • When performing piping work
air conditioner can cut your fingers. do not mix air except for
specified refrigerant (R410A)
When Installing… in refrigeration cycle. It causes
capacity down, and risk of
Select an installation location which is explosion and injury due to high
rigid and strong enough to support or tension inside the refrigerant
hold the unit, and select a location for cycle.
easy maintenance. • Refrigerant gas leakage may
…In a Room cause fire.
Properly insulate any tubing run inside • Do not add or replace refrigerant
a room to prevent “sweating” that can other than specified type. It may
cause dripping and water damage to cause product damage, burst and
walls and floors. injury, etc.
Keep the fire alarm and • Ventilate the room well, in the event
CAUTION the air outlet at least that is refrigerant gas leaks during
1.5 m away from the unit. the installation. Be careful not to allow
…In Moist or Uneven Locations contact of the refrigerant gas with a
Use a raised concrete pad or concrete flame as this will cause the generation
blocks to provide a solid, level foundation of poisonous gas.
for the outdoor unit. This prevents water • Keep all tubing runs as short as
damage and abnormal vibration. possible.
…In an Area with High Winds • Use the flare method for connecting
Securely anchor the outdoor unit down tubing.
with bolts and a metal frame. Provide a • Apply refrigerant lubricant to the
suitable air baffle. matching surfaces of the flare and union
…In a Snowy Area (for Heat Pump- tubes before connecting them, then
type Systems) tighten the nut with a torque wrench for
Install the outdoor unit on a raised a leak-free connection.
platform that is higher than drifting snow. • Check carefully for leaks before starting
Provide snow vents. the test run.
• Do not leak refrigerant while piping work
for an installation or re-installation, and
while repairing refrigeration parts.
Handle liquid refrigerant carefully as it
may cause frostbite.

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 When Servicing Others
• Turn the power OFF at the main
power box (mains), wait at least 10 CAUTION
minutes until it is discharged, then • Do not touch the air inlet or
open the unit to check or repair the sharp aluminum fins of the
electrical parts and wiring. outdoor unit. You may get
• Keep your fingers and clothing away from injured.
any moving parts. • Do not sit or step on the unit,
• Clean up the site after you finish, you may fall down accidentally.
remembering to check that no metal • Do not stick any object into the
scraps or bits of wiring have been left FAN CASE.
inside the unit being serviced. You may be injured and the unit
may be damaged.
WARNING
• This product must not be
modified or disassembled under
any circumstances. Modified or
disassembled unit may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
• Do not clean inside the indoor and
outdoor units by users. Engage
authorized dealer or specialist for
cleaning.
• In case of malfunction of this
appliance, do not repair by yourself.
Contact to the sales dealer or
service dealer for a repair.

CAUTION
• Do not touch the air inlet or the
sharp aluminum fins of the
outdoor unit. You may get injured.
• Ventilate any enclosed areas when
installing or testing the refrigeration
system. Escaped refrigerant gas,
on contact with fire or heat, can
produce dangerously toxic gas.
• Confirm after installation that no
refrigerant gas is leaking. If the gas
comes in contact with a burning
stove, gas water heater, electric
room heater or other heat source,
it can cause the generation of
poisonous gas.

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 Check of Density Limit 2. The standards for minimum room volume are as follows.
The room in which the air conditioner is to be installed (1) No partition (shaded portion)
requires a design that in the event of refrigerant gas
leaking out, its density will not exceed a set limit.
The refrigerant (R410A), which is used in the air conditioner,
is safe, without the toxicity or combustibility of ammonia, and
is not restricted by laws imposed to protect the ozone layer.
However, since it contains more than air, it poses the risk of
(2) When there is an effective opening with the adjacent room
suffocation if its density should rise excessively. Suffocation
for ventilation of leaking refrigerant gas (opening without
from leakage of refrigerant is almost non-existent. With the
a door, or an opening 0.15% or larger than the respective
recent increase in the number of high density buildings,
floor spaces at the top or bottom of the door).
however, the installation of multi air conditioner systems is
on the increase because of the need for effective use of floor Outdoor unit
space, individual control, energy conservation by curtailing heat Refrigerant tubing
and carrying power, etc.
Most importantly, the multi air conditioner system is able Indoor unit
to replenish a large amount of refrigerant compared to
conventional individual air conditioners. If a single unit of the
multi air conditioner system is to be installed in a small room,
select a suitable model and installation procedure so that if the (3) If an indoor unit is installed in each partitioned room and
refrigerant accidentally leaks out, its density does not reach the the refrigerant tubing is interconnected, the smallest room
limit (and in the event of an emergency, measures can be made of course becomes the object. But when mechanical
before injury can occur). ventilation is installed interlocked with a gas leakage
In a room where the density may exceed the limit, create an detector in the smallest room where the density limit is
opening with adjacent rooms, or install mechanical ventilation exceeded, the volume of the next smallest room becomes
combined with a gas leak detection device. The density is as the object.
given below. Refrigerant tubing
Total amount of refrigerant (kg)
Min. volume of the indoor unit installed room (m3)
< Density limit (kg/m3) Outdoor unit
The density limit of refrigerant which is used in multi air
Very
conditioners is 0.3 kg/m3 (ISO 5149). small Indoor unit
room
Small Medium Large room
N OTE room room
1. If there are 2 or more refrigerating systems in a single
refrigerating device, the amount of refrigerant should be as Mechanical ventilation device – Gas leak detector
charged in each independent device.
For the amount of charge in this example: 3. The minimum indoor floor space compared with the
amount of refrigerant is roughly as follows: (When the
Outdoor unit ceiling is 2.7 m high)
e.g., charged
amount (10 kg) e.g., charged m2 m3
amount (15 kg) 125 337.5
120 324.0
115 310.5
Indoor unit 110 297.0
105 283.5
100 270.0
(when the ceiling is 2.7 m high)

95 256.0
90 243.0
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E Room F 85 229.5 Range below the
density limit of
Min. indoor volume

80 216.0
Min. indoor floor area

75 202.5 0.3 kg/m³

The possible amount of leaked refrigerant gas in rooms A, (Countermeasures
B and C is 10 kg. 70 189.0 not needed)
65 175.5
The possible amount of leaked refrigerant gas in rooms D, 60 162.0
E and F is 15 kg. 55 148.5
50 135.0 Range above the
45 121.5 density limit of
0.3 kg/m³
40 108.0
(Countermeasures
35 94.5 needed)
30 81.0
25 67.5
20 54.0
15 40.5
10 27.0
5 13.5
0 0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 kg
Total amount of refrigerant

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 Precautions for Installation Using New Refrigerant
1. Care regarding tubing
1-1. Process tubing
● Material: Use C1220 phosphorous deoxidized copper specified in JIS H3300 “Copper and Copper Alloy Seamless Pipes and Tubes.”
For tubes of ø22.22 or larger, use C1220 T-1/2H material or H material, and do not bend the tubes.
● Tubing size: Be sure to use the sizes indicated in the table below.
● Use a tube cutter when cutting the tubing, and be sure to remove any flash. This also applies to distribution joints (optional).
● When bending tubing, use a bending radius that is 4 times the outer diameter of the tubing or larger.

Use sufficient care in handling the tubing. Seal the tubing ends with caps or tape to prevent dirt,
CAUTION moisture, or other foreign substances from entering. These substances can result in system
malfunction.
Unit: mm
Material O
Outer diameter 6.35 9.52 12.7 15.88 19.05 22.22
Copper tube
Wall thickness 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.15

Unit: mm
Material 1/2 H, H
Outer diameter 25.4 28.58 31.75 38.1 41.28
Copper tube
Wall thickness 1.0 1.0 1.1 over 1.35 over 1.45

1-2. Prevent impurities including water, dust and oxide from entering the tubing. Impurities can cause R410A refrigerant deterioration
and compressor defects. Due to the features of the refrigerant and refrigerating machine oil, the prevention of water and other
impurities becomes more important than ever.

2. Be sure to recharge the refrigerant only in liquid form.

2-1. Since R410A is a non-azeotrope, recharging the refrigerant in gas form can lower performance and cause defects in the unit.
2-2. Since refrigerant composition changes and performance decreases when gas leaks, collect the remaining refrigerant and recharge
the required total amount of new refrigerant after fixing the leak.

3. Different tools required

3-1. Tool specifications have been changed due to the characteristics of R410A.
Some tools for R22- and R407C-type refrigerant systems cannot be used.
R407C tools Manifold gauge
Item New tool? compatible Remarks
with R410A?
Manifold gauge Yes No Types of refrigerant, refrigerating machine oil,
and pressure gauge are different.
Charge hose Yes No To resist higher pressure, material must be changed.
Vacuum pump Yes Yes Use a conventional vacuum pump if it is equipped
with a check valve. If it has no check valve,
purchase and attach a vacuum pump adapter.
Leak detector Yes No Leak detectors for CFC and HCFC that react to Vacuum pump
chlorine do not function because R410A contains
no chlorine. Leak detectors for HFC134a can be Outlet
used for R410A. Inlet
Flaring oil Yes No For systems that use R22, apply mineral oil
(Suniso oil) to the flare nuts on the tubing to
prevent refrigerant leakage. For machines that
use R407C or R410A, apply synthetic oil (ether
oil) to the flare nuts.
* Using tools for R22 and R407C and new tools for R410A together can cause defects.

3-2. Use R410A exclusive cylinder only.

Single-outlet valve Valve
(with siphon tube)
Liquid refrigerant should be
recharged with the cylinder
standing on end as shown.

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 High-Durable Outdoor unit model
Outdoor unit model name ended with the letter “E” indicates salt-air damage resistant specifications.
Certain parts of this product are dual painted and reinforced for the use in harsh conditions, but it does not mean this product is free
from rusting and corrosion. Please refer to the installation instruction manual and supplimental document packed with the product for
precaution on installation.

Precaution on installation
Observe the following instructions for installation and maintenance of this unit.
1) Avoid installing the unit at a place where the unit is exposed to sea-spray as much as possible.
2) Give special consideration to the layout so the salt particles adhering to the outer panel can be washed away by the rain.
(For example, avoid installing a shade over the unit.)
3) Because water retention in the bottom plate of the outdoor unit will significantly accelerate corrosion, pay attention to its slope and
other installation conditions of the unit so the water can drain out easily.
4) When installing the unit in a coastal area, wash the unit with fresh water periodically to remove adhering salt build-up.
5) Repair any damage or scratch made during installation and maintenance.
6) Inspect the unit and other related devices periodically. (Perform rustproof treatment and the part replacement as necessary.)
7) Conduct water drainage measures on the unit installation base.

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 — CONTENTS —
Section 1: CONTROL FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2. Selecting Outdoor Unit for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
3. Compressor Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
4. Output of PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
5. Outdoor Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
6. Indoor Units Control from the CCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
7. Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
8. Oil Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
9. Defrost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
10. Upper Current Limitation Mode (Demand control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
11. Alarm Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
12. Backup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
13. Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
14. Detail setting in EEPROM of outdoor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50

Section 2: OUTDOOR UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

1. Removing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2. Discharging Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3. Backup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
4. Recovering Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
5. Checking for Leakage After Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
6. Evacuating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
7. Charging Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
8. Pumping Out Refrigerant from Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
9. Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Section 3. OUTDOOR UNIT MAINTENANCE REMOTE CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
2. Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3. Ordinary Display Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4. Monitoring Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
5. Outdoor Unit Alarm History Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
6. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Section 4. REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

1. Simple Settings Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
2. Detailed Settings Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3. Remote Controller Servicing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

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 Section 5. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
1. Contents of Remote Controller Switch Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
2. Outdoor Unit Control Panel LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
3. Remote Controller Servicing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
4. 3WAY Alarm Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5. Blinking Inspection Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
6. Inspection and Characteristics of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
7. Test Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
8. Symptom: Thermostat in OFF continues or cycles OFF & ON too frequently. . . . . . . . . . 5-31

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 3WAY SYSTEM
3WAY SYSTEM
Contents Control Functions

1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1-2
2. Selecting Outdoor Unit for Operation .......................................................................... 1-3
3. Compressor Control ...................................................................................................... 1-4
4. Output of PCB ............................................................................................................. 1-13 1
5. Outdoor Fan Control .................................................................................................. 1-19
6. Indoor Units Control from the CCU ........................................................................... 1-23
7. Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control .......................................................................... 1-27
8. Oil Control ................................................................................................................... 1-29
9. Defrost Control ........................................................................................................... 1-32
10. Upper Current Limitation Mode (Demand control) .................................................. 1-38
11. Alarm Information ....................................................................................................... 1-40
12. Backup Operation ....................................................................................................... 1-44
13. Other Functions .......................................................................................................... 1-48
14. Detailed settings in EEPROM of outdoor unit ......................................................... 1-50

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 3WAY SYSTEM
1. Introduction Control Functions

The 3WAY System is a system that allows multiple outdoor units to be connected. The outdoor units all contain
inverter compressors, and the system does not utilize the sub units that were used in earlier systems.
The outdoor unit where the unit No. is set to “1” includes the CCU (command controller unit) functions that are
used to control the entire system. As a result, the system will not operate if no outdoor unit has been set as unit
No. “1.”

Required settings for Test Run

1 Outdoor unit No. 1 Outdoor unit Nos. 2 ~ 3
At time of shipment On-site setting At time of shipment On-site setting
System address 1 System 1 ~ 30 1 Not necessary
No. of indoor units 1 1 ~ 52 units 1 Not necessary
No. of outdoor units 1 1 ~ 3 units 1 Not necessary
Unit No. 1 Unit No. 1 1 Unit Nos. 2 ~ 3

This system can be expanded to connect a maximum of 3 outdoor units. (The system maximum capacity is 42 HP.)

The CCU functions are disabled at all units except the unit that is set as unit No. 1. Therefore no problems will
result even if the system address, No. of indoor units, and No. of outdoor units settings are made at the other units.
However, making these settings may be convenient for manual backup operation, as it eliminates the necessity
of making the settings again if unit No. 1 fails. (If unit No. 1 fails, and the power supply to it is interrupted, it will be
necessary to set a different unit as unit No. 1 in order to use manual backup operation.)

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 3WAY SYSTEM
3WAY SYSTEM
for Operation
2. Selecting Outdoor Unit for Operation Control Functions
Control Functions

2-1. Outdoor Unit Operating Rules

All outdoor units in this system contain an inverter compressor. Therefore there is no order of priority for the
outdoor units.

2-2. Delayed Start of Outdoor Units

2-2-1. Delayed start of outdoor units in the same system
If it is necessary to operate the compressors simultaneously at multiple outdoor units, each outdoor unit will start
in order of unit No. every one second, beginning with unit No. 1. 1
This is in order to reduce the load on the power supply equipment.

Operation
starts

Main outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit

(Unit No.1) (Unit No.2) (Unit No.3)
Starts after 1 second Starts after 2 seconds Starts after 3 seconds

2-2-2. Delayed start for each system

When systems are linked with one communication cable and multiple systems are required to operate
simultaneously by the central control device, all main outdoor units will begin operating simultaneously. In this
situation, the load of the power supply equipment increases temporarily.
To prevent the overload, the start timing of each system can be delayed.
In order to enable this delay time, it must be set in the EEPROM for each system (Main outdoor unit). Those
systems (Main outdoor units) where this setting has been made will start after a delay according to their system
addresses.
To activate this delay start function, it is necessary to set it to EEPROM on main outdoor PCB.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: 3E
Setting No. Delay time
0 Delay start invalid (factory preset mode)
1 [System address × 8 × 1] seconds delay
2 [System address × 8 × 2] seconds delay
3 [System address × 8 × 3] seconds delay

2-3. Outdoor Unit Stop Rules

2-3-1. Stopping of All Outdoor Units
When all outdoor units must stop, the units stop at the same time. However, depending on the communications
timing, a difference of approximately 10 seconds may occur.

2-3-2. Stopping of Individual Outdoor Units According to Load of Air-Conditioning

When operating in cooling mode, all inverter compressors in the outdoor units operate and stop simultaneously.
* When ambient temperature is 10°C or more, inverter compressor may stop excluding one for short operating
time.
When operating in heating mode or mixed cooling/heating, the outdoor unit which has the inverter compressor
with the shortest amount of operating time continues to run and rest of the other outdoor units may be stopped
according to load of air-conditioning.

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3-1. Compressors Mounted in the Outdoor Units

[U-8MF2R7B(E), U-10MF2R7B(E), U-12MF2R8B(E), U-14MF2R8B(E)]

8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Installed Compressor 1 DC Inverter Rotary 10HP 10HP 10HP 10HP
compressor Compressor 2 Constant speed Scroll – – 5 HP 5 HP

1 Top view
hp = horsepower

8 HP 10 HP 12 HP 14 HP

DC Inverter DC Inverter DC Inverter DC Inverter

Constant speed 5HP Constant speed 5HP
3-2. Compressor Selection Rules
3-2-1. Priority Order of Inverter Compressor and Constant Speed Compressor
Priority order of inverter compressor is higher than that of constant speed compressor.
* However, when the inverter compressor stops because of protection control or forced stop, etc., a constant speed
compressor operates while the inverter compressor has stopped.

3-2-2. Priority Order of Inverter Compressors

The priority order of the inverter compressor with the least operating time is high.
* The comparison is made among inverter compressors other than ones stopped because of protection control or
forced stop.

Priority order flow of all compressors

No backup status

Inverter Compressor Constant Speed Compressor

Shorter operating time Longer operating time Shorter operating time Longer operating time

3-2-3. Operating Compressors

All cooling mode
All the inverter compressors operate when the system starts.
The constant speed compressors operate according to those priority orders when the load of air conditioner
becomes large.
* Some inverter compressors might stop after the system starts when the load of the air conditioner becomes
very small and ambient temperature is 10°C or more.
All heating mode or mixed cooling/heating operation
At least, one inverter compressor operates when the system starts.
The other compressors operate according to those priority orders when the load of air conditioner becomes large.

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3-2-4. Stopping Compressors

Situation in which multiple compressors stop

All compressors stop at the same time when all indoor units stop or defrosting operation is done.
* The stop of the compressor might shift for about 10 seconds by the time lag of the communication between
outdoor units.
Situation in which compressors stop in order of priority
Delay start condition of constant speed compressor 1
The compressor with lower priority order stops when the load of air-conditioning decreases.
* The last compressor to stop operating is the inverter with the shortest amount of operating time.

3-3. Delay Start of Each Compressor

To decrease the load of power-supply facility, it is possible to delay start of each compressor.
3-3-1. Delay Start of Compressor in the Same System
When the inverter compressor and the constant speed compressor start at the same time, the inverter starts first,
and the constant speed starts at least 5 seconds later.
* Depending on the operating states, the constant speed compressor might not start for 60 seconds after the
inverter compressor starts.
Multiple constant speed compressors start every second.

3-3-2. Delay Start of Constant Speed Compressor

When the following condition exists, constant speed compressor will be delay start.
Delay start condition of constant speed compressor

Maximum discharge temperature of

< High-pressure sensor temperature +10°C
inverter compressor in whole system

or

Minimum discharge temperature of

inverter compressor in whole system < High-pressure sensor temperature +5°C

3-4. Operating Frequency Range of Inverter Compressor

When one of the constant speed compressor mounted in the outdoor unit do not operate:
The inverter compressor can operate between 15Hz and 95Hz.
When all constant speed compressors mounted in the outdoor unit operate:
The inverter compressor can operate within the range in the table below.
unit: Hz
Outdoor Unit Capacity 8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Min. frequency 15 16
Max. frequency 66.8 82.0 66.1 71.7
hp = horsepower
3-5. Forced Compressor Stop
Once a compressor stops, it will not start for a period of 3 minutes (3-minute forced OFF).
However, this does not apply when the compressor was forced to stop as the result of control operation during
the special controls (start control, defrost control, refrigerant oil recovery control, etc.)

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3-6. Capacity Control (Roadmap control)

The capacity control by the compressors is performed according to the pressure sensor attached to the outdoor unit
and temperature thermistor attached to the indoor / outdoor unit heat exchanger.
* With roadmap control, the pressure detected by the pressure sensor is converted to saturation temperature before
it is used by microcomputer. This converted temperature is called “pressure sensor temperature”.
This control is performed every 30 seconds.
1 Required level of each indoor unit
Required level of indoor unit is calculated by difference between preset temperature in remote controller and
intake temperature of indoor unit (that is called “DTi”), difference between preset discharge air temperature in
EEPROM on indoor unit PCB and discharge air temperature of indoor unit (that is called “DTo”).
Required level has “0” to “30” phases. This level becomes “31” at the test run.
The target temperature of indoor unit heat exchanger is decided according to the maximum required level.
* Target temperature of all indoor units heat exchanger is same value because all indoor units are connected
with the same pressure piping.
Definition of evaporation temperature and condensation temperature
Evaporation temperature (Te):
Shows the lowest temperature among the temperature sensors (E1 or E3) when the indoor unit heat exchanger
is functioning as an evaporator.
* When operating in mixed cooling/heating mode and the outdoor units are mixed evaporators, the outdoor unit
heat exchanger temperature is not recognized as “Te”.
Condensation temperature (Tc):
Shows the highest temperature among the high-pressure saturated temperature in the system and indoor unit
heat exchanger’s liquid tube temperature (E1) with the thermostat ON.

3-6-1. Evaporation Temperature Adjustment by Roadmap Control

The cooling capacity is adjusted with this control. It prevents freezing of the indoor unit's heat exchanger and the
dew to the outside panel of the indoor unit. The capacity is adjusted according to the following figure.

Evaporation temperature area deg 16.0

13.0
11.0

Compressor capacity can increase

8.0
6.5 A area
6.0
Te_tgt_max. 6.0
Compressor capacity
cannot increase
Te_tgt_min. 3.0 B area
3.0
2.5 Compressor capacity decreases
C area 0 15 30
Max. required level

*The evaporation temperature area changes depending on the maximum required level of each indoor unit as
shown in the right figure.
*C area is regarded as B area for 6 minutes after compressor starts.
*When the system operates in a minimum capacity, the system will continue operating for at least 6 minutes if the
evaporation temperature area is C area.
*The evaporation temperature is not adjusted while specially controlling defrosting and the oil recovery, etc.
*The evaporation temperature is not adjusted when there are one or more indoor units that select the test run.
If one or more indoor units are selected into test run, the system doesn't stop in all states except alarm appearing.
*The test run will finish automatically in about one hour.
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3-6-2. Condensation Temperature Adjustment by Roadmap Control

The “B” area’s target temperature is different due to cooling, heating and mixed cooling/heating operation.
Target lower temperature Target upper temperature
(Tc_tgt_min) (Tc_tgt_max)
Cooling 53.0°C 55.0°C
Heating 48.0°C 51.0°C
Mixed cooling/heating 48.0°C 51.0°C 1
Cooling operation
The purpose of this control at cooling is to prevent abnormal high-pressure.
Condensation temperature area at cooling operation
deg
58.0 Thermostat OFF
57.9
Compressor capacity decreases
55.1 C area
Tc_tgt_max. 55.0
Compressor capacity cannot increase
Tc_tgt_min. 53.0 B area
52.9
Compressor capacity can increase
A area
Heating operation
The heating capacity is adjusted with this control. It also prevents abnormal high-pressure.
Condensation temperature area at heating operation
Condensation temperature area at heating operation and mixed cooling/heating operation
deg
58.0 Thermostat OFF
57.9
Compressor capacity decreases
51.1 C area
Tc_tgt_max. 51.0
Compressor capacity holds
Tc_tgt_min. 48.0 B area
47.9 Compressor capacity can increase
A area
* PX is usually fixed to 58 degrees. If the high pressure goes up rapidly after the compressor starts, the system
experiences urgent stop. The next time the system will start with lower PX.
* In the B area, the compressor capacity changes depending on the refrigerant condition.
* When the system operates in a minimum capacity, the system will continue operating for at least 6 minutes
if the condensation temperature area is C area.
* The condensation temperature is not adjusted when there are one or more indoor units that select the test run.
Limit pressure adjustment function
Operation pressure is able to be adjusted for existing old piping.
If area shift function is set, values below shift.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE : 4B
Heating mode and mixed
Setting No. Limited pressure PX(°C) Cooling mode cooling/heating mode
Tc_tgt_min Tc_tgt_max Tc_tgt_min Tc_tgt_max
0 3.3MPa 52.5 47.0 49.0 47.0 48.0
1 No use - - - - -
2 3.8MPa 58.0 53.0 55.0 48.0 51.0
3 No use - - - - -

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3-6-3. Cooling Operation with Low Ambient Temperature

When operating in cooling mode with the ambient temperature less than 21°C, the unit is set in low ambient
temperature cooling mode.
During low ambient temperature cooling mode, the heat exchanger capacity control is performed in addition to the
compressor capacity control. The target condensation temperature (Tc_tgt) is controlled between 23°C ~ 25°C.
Thereof, the heat exchanger may sometimes be used by half even if the operation is cooling in all indoor units.

1 (1) Capacity changes of compressor

Similar to control normal cooling operation
(2) Capacity changes of heat exchanger
* Condensation temperature (Tc) is high
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is increased, increasing the system condensation capacity and lowering
the condensation temperature (Tc).
* Condensation temperature (Tc) is low
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is decreased, decreasing the system condensation capacity and raising
the condensation temperature (Tc).

Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Control Table

Low䇭䇭䇭 㸠 Condensation Temp. [Tc] → High
㪘 B 㪚 D
28.5°C

38.1°C

38.6°C
31°C

32°C

33°C

35°C

38°C

58°C
Low←Evaporation Temp. [ Te 㪴→High

14°C
㪘
11°C

Compressor stop
B 6°C DOWN STAY UP
2°C

㪚 -8°C

3-6-4. Control of Condensation Temperature and Evaporation Temperature during Mixed Cooling/Heating Operation
During mixed cooling/heating operation, the control maintains a heat balance with a target evaporation temperature
(Te) for the cooling mode indoor units of 3 ~ 6°C and a target condensation temperature (Tc) for the heating mode
indoor units of 48 ~ 51°C.
Heat balance control is performed by varying the compressor capacity and heat discharge (heat intake) of the heat
exchanger.
(1) Increasing/decreasing the compressor capacity
* When evaporation temperature (Te) is high and condensation temperature (Tc) is low.
This occurs when both the cooling capacity (heat intake) and the heating capacity (heat discharge) are low.
The compressor capacity and the circulation flow of refrigerant are increased in order to lower the evaporation
temperature (Te) and raise the condensation temperature (Tc).
* When evaporation temperature (Te) is low and condensation temperature (Tc) is high
This occurs when both the cooling capacity (heat intake) and the heating capacity (heat discharge) are high.
The compressor capacity and the circulation flow of refrigerant are decreased in order to raise the evaporation
temperature (Te) and lower the condensation temperature (Tc).
* Under conditions other than those listed above, the capacity of the outdoor unit heat exchanger is adjusted.
In some cases the heat exchanger capacity may also be adjusted at the same time when the compressor capacity
is varied.
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Compressor Control Table

Low Condensation Temp. [Tc] High
A B C D

High
A UP not_UP

1
Evaporation Temp. [Te]

B slow_UP Target

STOP

DOWN
C not_UP
Low

Evaporation temperature (Te) and condensation temperature (Tc) areas A, B, C, and D are the same as for
evaporation temperature control and condensation temperature control.
(2) Increasing/decreasing the heat exchanger capacity (when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as a
condenser)
• Primarily when both the evaporation temperature (Te) and condensation temperature (Tc) are high
This occurs when the cooling capacity (heat intake) is low and the heating capacity (heat discharge) is high.
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is increased, increasing the system condensation capacity and lowering
the condensation temperature (Tc). The amount of heat discharge at the outdoor unit heat exchanger is
increased, increasing the heat intake at the cooling mode indoor units and lowering the evaporation
temperature (Te).
• Primarily when both the evaporation temperature (Te) and condensation temperature (Tc) are low
This occurs when the cooling capacity (heat intake) is high and the heating capacity (heat discharge) is low.
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is decreased, decreasing the system condensation capacity and raising
the condensation temperature (Tc). The amount of heat discharge at the outdoor unit heat exchanger is
decreased, decreasing the heat intake at the cooling mode indoor units and raising the evaporation
temperature (Te).

Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Control Table (when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as a
condenser)

Low䚷䚷䚷 䊹 Condensation Temp. [Tc] → High

㻭 B 㻯 D
43.5°C

54.5°C
46°C

47°C

48°C

51°C

53°C

54°C

58°C
Low←Evaporation Temp. [ Te 㼉→High

㻭 UP
STAY
Compressor stop

6°C
B 2°C
Target

-1°C
STAY
-6°C
㻯 -8°C
-9°C
DOWN

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(3) Increasing/decreasing the heat exchanger capacity (when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as an
evaporator)
• Primarily when both the evaporation temperature (Te) and condensation temperature (Tc) are low
This occurs when the cooling capacity (heat intake) is high and the heating capacity (heat discharge) is low.
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is increased, increasing the system evaporation capacity and raising
the evaporation temperature (Te). The amount of heat intake at the outdoor unit heat exchanger is increased,
increasing the heat discharge at the heating mode indoor units and raising the condensation temperature (Tc).
1 • Primarily when both the evaporation temperature (Te) and condensation temperature (Tc) are high
This occurs when the cooling capacity (heat intake) is low and the heating capacity (heat discharge) is high.
The outdoor heat exchanger capacity is decreased, decreasing the system evaporation capacity and lowering
the evaporation temperature (Te). The amount of heat intake at the outdoor unit heat exchanger is decreased,
decreasing the heat discharge at the heating mode indoor units and lowering the condensation temperature
(Tc).

Outdoor Heat Exchanger Control Table (when the outdoor heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator)

Low䇭䇭䇭 㸠 Condensation Temp. [Tc] → High

㪘 B 㪚 D

54.5°C
48°C

51°C

53°C

54°C

58°C
Low←Evaporation Temp. [ Te 㪴→High

㪘 㪪㪫㪘㪰 㪛㪦㪮㪥

Compressor stop
6°C
B 2°C Target

㪬㪧 㪪㪫㪘㪰
-6°C
㪚 -8°C
-9°C

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3-7. Protection Control

3-7-1. Compressor discharge temperature protection
The compressor capacity is controlled according to the table below.
*Discharge temperature that is used for this control is the highest temperature among all compressors.
Discharge temp.
Stop If this temperature is detected at regular intervals, alarm appears.
106 deg
Capacity goes down 2.0 hp
105 deg Compressor
capacity Capacity goes down 1.0 hp
1
104 deg decreases
Capacity goes down 0.5 hp
103 deg
Compressor capacity cannot increase
101 deg
Compressor capacity can increase hp = horsepower
3-7-2. Abnormal Low Pressure Protection
The compressor capacity is controlled according to the table below.
Low pressure
No restriction
0.25 MPa
Capacity goes up slowly
0.20 MPa
Capacity cannot increase
0.17 MPa
Capacity goes down

3-7-3. Over-current Protection of Compressor

Current limitation of compressor is shown in the table below. This limitation is to protect the compressor, so that
the current of the power cable connected with the compressor is limited.
* For the inverter compressor, this is the secondary current from HIC board.
Inverter compressor
8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Limit current 2 (A) 20.6 21.8 21.0 22.5
Secondary current Max. current 2 H (A) 18.1 19.3 18.5 20.0
Max. current 2 L (A) 17.1 18.3 17.5 19.0
hp = horsepower
Constant speed compressor
8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Limit current (A) - - 12.4 12.4
hp = horsepower

Stop If this current is detected at regular intervals, alarm appears.

Limit current 2
Frequency of inverter compressor goes down.
Max. current 2 H
Frequency of inverter compressor cannot increase.
Max. current 2 L
Frequency of inverter compressor can increase.

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3-7-4. Primary Current Protection of HIC Board

The fan motor current is included in primary current. PCB is protected from the power consumption increase of
fan motor when the heat exchanger is blocked by frost, etc.

8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Limit current 1 (A) 15.1 19.8 21.0 21.0
Primary current Max. current 1 H (A) 12.1 16.8 18.0 18.0
1 Max. current 1 L (A) 11.1 15.8 17.0 17.0
hp = horsepower

Stop If this current is detected at regular intervals, alarm appears.

Limit current 1
Frequency of inverter compressor goes down.
Max. current 1 H
L
Frequency of inverter compressor cannot increase.
Max. current 1 L
H
Frequency of inverter compressor can increase.

* When restarting after stopping by protection control, the compressor capacity will increase slowly.

Reference Inverter layout

Secondary CT

Noise Filter Magnet SW Diode Bridge Noise Filter IPM(CM)

L1 U Compressor
Power Source
L2 V

L3 W

IPM(FN)
Primary CT U Fan Motor
V
W

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Item Indication on PCB

Discharge valve 1 DCV1
Discharge valve 1A DCV1A
Discharge valve 2 DCV2
Discharge valve 2A DCV2A
Suction valve 1 SCV1
Suction valve 2
Heat exchanger pressure balance valve 1
SCV2
1
1
PBV1
Solenoid valve
Heat exchanger pressure balance valve 2 PBV2
SAVE valve SAVE
Refrigerant control Valve RCV
Refrigerant balance valve RBV
Oil recovery valve ORVR
By-pass valve BPV
Refrigerant interception valve O2
MOV for heat exchanger 1 MOV1
Electrical expansion valve MOV for heat exchanger 2 MOV2
SC Circuit Electronic Control Valve MOV4
Crankcase heater control 1 CH1
Crankcase heater
Crankcase heater control 2 CH2
* DCV1A and DCV2A are only supplied with the type of 14HP outdoor unit.
DCV1A is linked to DCV1.
DCV2A is linked to DCV2.
They can be turned ON and OFF interactively.
So, DCV1A and DCV2A are abbreviated onward.

4-1. [DCV, SCV, PBV]

Turn DCV, SCV and PBV to ON/OFF.
Change the outdoor unit heat exchanger mode and/or control the heat exchanger capacity.
See the basic operation listed below.
Status of DCV1 DCV2
*3
SCV1 SCV2
*3
PBV1 PBV2
*3
heat exchanger
Normal Condenser ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
All
cooling Low ambient ON ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
temperature Condenser
mode
Stop OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Evaporator ON ON ON ON ON ON
All
*1
heating System stopped Stop OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
mode
Other outdoor *2
Stop ON ON ON ON ON ON
units operating
Heat exchanger Condenser ON ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Mixed
[condenser] of
cooling/ outdoor unit Stop OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
heating
Heat exchanger Evaporator ON ON/OFF ON ON/OFF ON ON/OFF
operation
[evaporator] of
outdoor unit Stop OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

*1 The system which is stopped in heating mode shows the status of all outdoor units stopped.
*2 When other outdoor units are operating in heating mode, the outdoor unit in stop mode is holding the pulse
at 0 pulses of MOV1 and MOV2 in a situation in which the heat exchanger is evaporator.
*3 DCV2, SCV2 and PBV2 turn ON/OFF respectively due to the capacity control of the heat exchanger.

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4-2. SAVE Valve [SAVE]

This valve turns ON for 5 seconds before the inverter compressor starts.
After the inverter compressor starts, the valve is ON for ten seconds. Then it turns OFF.
This valve turns ON for 30 seconds after the outdoor unit stops. Then it turns OFF.
This valve turns ON when high pressure sensor detects 3.4MPa to prevent abnormal pressure.
This valve turns OFF when the high pressure goes down below 3.3MPa.
1 This valve might turn ON when the system capacity is excessive although the inverter compressor operates
at Min. frequency.
This valve turns ON in the following status :
(Compressor discharge temperature - High pressure saturation temperature) < 5°C
Under control of Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control
Under control of heat exchanger select mode

4-3. Refrigerant Control Valve [RCV]

The main purpose of this valve is to detect the flow of refrigerant (refrigerant volume) on the indoor unit when the
outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as a condenser. When the valve determines that there are signs of a
low refrigerant level, refrigerant is supplied from the receiver tank to the system.
This valve turns ON when the evaporator is refrigerant shortage.
The heat exchanger of indoor unit is evaporator in cooling operation.
The heat exchanger of outdoor unit is evaporator in heating operation.
This valve turns OFF when the excessive refrigerant is in the condenser.
The heat exchanger of indoor unit is condenser in heating operation.
The heat exchanger of outdoor unit is condenser in cooling operation.
This valve turns OFF when the outdoor unit is stopped.
This valve turns ON at stopped outdoor units when the heat exchanger at another outdoor unit is functioning as
a condenser.

RCV
HP Evaporator

RBV Two-phase
LP flow

Refrigerant shortage in evaporator

Receiver tank holds refrigerant

RCV ON
HP Evaporator

RBV Two-phase flow

LP

Sufficient refrigerant is supplied to evaporator

High pressure from RCV pushes the liquid refrigerant out of the receiver tank

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4-4. Refrigerant Balance Valve [RBV]

The main purpose of this valve is to detect the flow of refrigerant (refrigerant volume) on the indoor unit when the
outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator.
When the valve determines that there are signs of excess refrigerant, refrigerant is recovered at the receiver tank.
This valve is ON during heating operation and when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator
during mixed heating/cooling operation. It also turns ON in order to recover refrigerant at the outdoor unit after
heating operation is stopped.
1
* This valve is never ON at the same time as the RCV.
This valve turns ON for 20 seconds after the system stops at heating mode, and then turns OFF.
This valve turns ON once after the system starts at heating mode.
This valve turns OFF when an abnormal drop in compressor discharge gas temperature is detected.
This valve turns OFF when liquid back to the compressor is occurring.
Judgment of liquid back:
Detected suction temperature is lower than low-pressure sensor temperature.
Difference between high-pressure sensor temperature and discharge temperature of compressor is small.
(less than 5 degrees)
* After the valve turns from ON to OFF, it will not turn ON again for 15 minutes.

RCV Two-phase flow

HP Condenser

RBV Liquid
LP flow

Over charge condition

Receiver tank holds small amount of refrigerant

Liquid flow
RCV
HP Condenser

RBV Two-phase flow

LP
ON
Adequate condition

Refrigerant gas in the top of receiver tank is pulled into low pressure side.

4-5. Oil Recovery Valve [ORVR]

This valve is for recovering oil from the oil separator of its own outdoor unit or balance tube to the compressor of
its own outdoor unit.
This valve turns ON when the oil level of the compressor is “0” or “1”
In this situation, system performs Self oil recovery control, Inter-outdoor unit oil recovery control, or system oil
recovery control.
This valve turns ON for 2 minutes after the compressor starts.
This valve is always OFF when outdoor unit is stopped.
* For oil level of compressor, refer to “Oil Control” section.

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4-6. By-Pass Valve [BPV]

This valve is for pushing the oil in the balance piping into other outdoor unit.
This valve turns ON when the oil level of compressor is “2” or “1” in its own outdoor unit and the oil level of
compressor is “0” in other outdoor unit.
* This valve turns ON for 10 seconds and turns OFF for 20 seconds. This operation is repeated while oil is
supplied to others.
* For more information on oil level of compressor, refer to “Oil Control” section.
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4-7. Refrigerant Interception Valve [O2*] *02 valve is the local supply parts.
This valve works when the outdoor unit receives signal of the refrigerant leakage from the indoor unit.
The indoor unit that transmits the signal of the refrigerant leakage gives “P14”alarm.
To activate this function, it is necessary to set it to EEPROM on the main outdoor PCB and indoor PCB.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: C1
Setting No.
0 This function invalid (factory preset mode)
This valve is turned OFF when the system is normal.
1
This valve is turned ON when the outdoor unit receives signal from the indoor unit.
This valve is turned ON when the system is normal.
2 This valve is turned OFF when the outdoor unit receives signal from the indoor unit.

EEPROM setting in indoor unit

CODE: 0B
Setting No. Function of EXCT plug short-circuit
0 Indoor unit does thermostat OFF (factory preset mode)
1 Indoor unit gives “P14”alarm and transmits the refrigerant leakage signal.

4-8. MOV for Heat Exchanger [MOV1, MOV2]

4-8-1. Type of Motor Operated Valves
Outdoor unit capacity 8HP ~ 14HP
MOV1 For left side heat exchanger
MOV2 For right side heat exchanger

4-8-2. Power Initialization

If no indoor units have started (even once) after the power supply to the outdoor unit, the MOV for heat exchanger
holds the pulse at 480 pulses.

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4. Output
4. Output of
of PCB
PCB Control Functions

4-8-3. Expansion Valve for Heat Exchanger Control

The configuration of the heat exchangers is different depending on the capacity of the outdoor unit.
Operation of electronic control valves during normal unit operation
Status of MOV1 MOV2 Remarks
heat exchanger
Normal Condenser 480 480 Maximum flow control
All
cooling Low ambient
Condenser 120480 105480 Heat exchanger capacity control
1
mode temperature
Stop 0 0 Refrigerant shut-off

Evaporator 20480 20480 SH control

All
heating System stopped 0 0
Stop Refrigerant shut-off
mode
Other outdoor Stop 0 0 Refrigerant shut-off
units operating
Heat exchanger Condenser 65480 50480 Heat exchanger capacity control
[condenser] of
Mixed outdoor unit Stop 0 0 Refrigerant shut-off
cooling/
heating Heat exchanger Evaporator 20480 20480 SH control
operation [evaporator] of
outdoor unit Stop 0 0 Refrigerant shut-off

When operating in all cooling or all heating mode, the heat exchangers of which the compressors are driving in the
outdoor units are used.
However, when operating in cooling mode with low ambient temperature, the number of pieces for using the heat
exchanger is changed according to the operating condition of indoor units and the status of outdoor units.
When operating in mixed cooling/heating mode, the condition and the number of pieces for using the heat exchanger
are changed according to the operating condition of indoor units and the status of outdoor units.
The heat exchanger is selected in turn from the outdoor unit heat exchanger 1 as the shortest operating time of the
inverter compressor.
SH control is controlled so that the difference of temperature between the liquid tube temperature and gas tube
temperature should be set within the range as shown below.

Outdoor unit Capacity Target value of SH control

All heating mode -1 ~ 5°C
Mixed cooling/heating operation (Heat exchanger [evaporator] of outdoor unit) 2 ~ 5°C

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4. Output of PCB Control Functions
Functions

4-9. SC Circuit Electronic Control Valve [MOV4]

4-9-1. SC Control (Cooling Mode only)
During cooling operation, the liquid refrigerant which condenses at the outdoor unit heat exchanger flows into
the receiver tank, and SC (sub-cool = supercooling) approaches 0°C. When SC is small and the length of the
tubing connecting the indoor and outdoor units is long, the refrigerant flow in the indoor unit will be reduced sig-
nificantly. To prevent this trouble from occurring, MOV4 operates so as to increase supercooling in the double
tube coil near the outlet of the outdoor unit.
1 In addition, MOV4 controls refrigerant flow volume so that it will not flow back to the compressor in the liquid
state. SH in suction that is difference between the SCG temperature and low pressure sensor temperature is
adjusted to 3-5°C.
SCG
Gas returns to
accumulator

Liquid
(SC=0deg)
Refrigerant on the inner side evaporates,
cooling the liquid refrigerant on the outer side.

Liquid
(Large SC)

MOV4
(SH control)

4-9-2. Discharge temperature control of compressor

When the discharge temperature increases to 95°C or more, MOV 4 opens to 100 pulses to cool down the
compressor. MOV 4 operates according to the state of the discharge temperature between 20 - 480 pulses. This
operation takes priority over SC control.

SCG
Liquid returns to
accumulator

Liquid
Does not fully evaporate,
resulting in liquid back-up.

Liquid

MOV4
(Discharge temperature control of compressoer.)

This operation is continued until discharge temperature decreases to 80°C or less.

4-10. Crankcase Heater Control [CH1, CH2]

When the compressor stops, the crankcase heater of its own compressor is turned ON.

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5. Outdoor
5. Outdoor Fan
Fan Control
Control Control Functions

5-1. Fan mode

These outdoor units utilize a DC fan motor that can be controlled in a maximum of 15 steps (15 modes).
However, fan modes 14 and 15 can only be used if high static pressure mode has been set.
* For information concerning EEPROM settings, refer to the field application functions.

The following table shows the maximum and minimum fan mode and fan forced mode for each unit.
Status of
heat exchanger 8hp 10hp 12hp 14hp 1
Condenser 13 13 13 12

Standard
Ambient 13 13 13 12
temperature > 10°C
Evaporator
Ambient _ 13 13 13 13
temperature < 10°C
Maximum value
Condenser 15 15 15 12
High static
pressure mode Ambient 15 15 15 12
temperature > 10°C
setting Evaporator
Ambient _
temperature < 10°C 15 15 15 13

Minimum value * 1 1 1 1

Control for fan crack prevention 9 9 8 7

Fan forced mode
Snowfall sensor control 11 10 9 8

Silent mode 1 (-3dBA) 9 8 10 9

Silent mode
Silent mode 2 (-5dBA) 7 7 9 8

* For the sake of protecting temperature of the electrical parts, the minimum values of the fan mode may sometimes
increase in accordance with the ambient temperature or the amount of secondary current.

5-1-1. High Static Pressure Mode

The outdoor unit allows a high static pressure changing the settings.
The maximum permissible static pressure is 80Pa.

EEPROM setting in each outdoor unit

CODE : 8F
Setting No.
0 Invalid (factory preset mode)
1 High static pressure mode
2 Never use
3 Never use
4 Never use
5 Never use
6 Never use

However, maximum fan mode is upper limit.

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5. Outdoor Fan Control Control Functions
Functions

5-1-2. Snow Removal Control

(1) Independent control of outdoor unitcontrol for fan crack prevention
This control is intended to prevent snow from accumulating on stopped fans.
When the outdoor unit is stopped, the fan motor is forcibly started by the control for fan crack prevention’s fan
mode.
Fan motor operates for 45 seconds and stops for 2 hours when ambient temperature is 5.1°C or more.

1 Fan motor operates for 45 seconds and stops for 1.5 hours when ambient temperature is 0.1 ~ 5.0°C.
Fan motor operates for 45 seconds and stops for 1 hour when ambient temperature is 0.0°C or less.
(2) Control with snow detection sensor (Field supply)
If a snow detection sensor (field supply) is available, the snowfall-protection hood might be unnecessary
excluding heavy snow region.
When set in this mode, the fan motor is forcibly started by the snowfall sensor control’s fan mode.
One snow detection sensor can control all outdoor units on the communications wiring.
The snow detection sensor must be connected to one of the main units (unit No.1) and it can control all outdoor
units in communication wiring.
* To activate this function, it is necessary to set it to all EEPROMs on outdoor PCBs.
CODE: 04
Setting
Operation
No.
Snow detection sensor is NOT connected with this unit.
0 But this function is performed according to the signal of the sensor connected with other outdoor
unit.
(Factory preset mode)
1 Snow detection sensor is connected with this unit.
And this function is performed according to the sensor signal.
2 Snow detection sensor is NOT connected with this unit.
And this function is NOT performed.
3 Snow detection sensor is connected with this unit.
But this function is NOT performed.

Snow detection sensor

System address 1 System address 2 System address 3

Unit No. 2 Unit No. 2 Unit No. 2

Unit No. 1 Unit No. 3 Unit No. 1 Unit No. 3 Unit No. 1 Unit No. 3

Setting No. 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2
Fan motor state
ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
in case of snow
* All main outdoor units are connected with same communication wiring.

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5.
5. Outdoor
Outdoor Fan
Fan Control
Control Control Functions

5-1-3. Silent Mode

This unit includes 2 types of silent modes.
See the table under the section “5-1. Fan mode” for maximum fan mode in silent mode.
Selecting the silent mode results in operation that gives priority to reducing noise, because these modes involve
restrictions on outdoor unit fan modes, the capacity will be somewhat reduced.
* The compressor capacity (frequency) is not limited.
However, the capacity of the compressor decreases by road map control because of the pressure caused by the
decreased fan rotational.
1
* To activate this function, it is necessary to set it to each outdoor unit.
CODE : 05
Setting No. Mode External input to PCB Silent mode
0 Invalidity (Factory preset mode) - -
1 Silent mode Mode 1
Necessary
2 Silent mode Mode 2
Silent priority
3 Silent mode Mode 1
Unnecessary
4 Silent mode Mode 2
5 Silent mode Mode 1
Necessary
6 Silent mode Mode 2
Capacity priority
7 Silent mode Mode 1
Unnecessary
8 Silent mode Mode 2
9 Silent mode Mode 1
Necessary
10 Silent mode Mode 2
Controlled in moderation
11 Silent mode Mode 1
Unnecessary
12 Silent mode Mode 2

* When the setting is "external input to PCB necessary", this function works by short circuiting "SILENT" pins.
* When the setting is "external input to PCB unnecessary", this function always works.
* When the setting is "silent priority", max. fan mode is decided in the following formula.
Max. fan mode = 13 - ( 35 – Ambient temperature) / 2
However, minimum fan mode is “6”, maximum is “13”. (When high static pressure mode, max is “15”)
* When the setting is "capacity priority", this function works excluding the following conditions.
Condition that silent mode interrupts
_ 38°C
Heat exchanger [condenser] of outdoor unit: Ambient temperature >
_ 2°C
Heat exchanger [evaporator] of outdoor unit: Ambient temperature <
This function will be useful for nighttime in summer.
* When the setting is "controlled in moderation", this function controls both "silent priority" and "capacity priority".
Thereof, “silent priority” fan mode is set within the temperature range of “capacity priority”.

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5. Outdoor Fan Control Control Functions
Functions

5-2. Fixed Initial Fan Mode

For the first 30 seconds after operation starts, the mode is fixed at the initial mode which was calculated from the
relationship between the ambient temperature and the outdoor unit horsepower.
If the outdoor unit horsepower changes dramatically, the initial mode may be recalculated and may be again fixed
for 30 seconds.

1 5-3. Operation after Fixed Initial Fan Mode

After the fixed initial fan mode, the fan mode is increased or decreased according to the operating conditions.

5-3-1. Cooling Mode at All Indoor Units, or else Mixed Heating/Cooling Operation when Outdoor Unit is Functioning
as Condenser
(1) Fan mode is increased when the pressure sensor temperature is high, and is decreased when the pressure
sensor temperature is low.
* The fan mode is always increased when the pressure sensor temperature is 46°C or higher (in the case of
all cooling mode).
* The fan mode is always increased when the pressure sensor temperature is 51°C or higher (in the case of
mixed cooling/heating operation).
* The fan mode is always increased when Maximum discharge temperature of inverter compressor in whole
system < High pressure sensor temperature +10°C.
(2) The fan mode may be decreased when symptoms of insufficient gas are detected at an indoor unit.

5-3-2. Heating Mode at All Indoor Units, or else Mixed Heating/Cooling Operation when Outdoor Unit is Functioning
as Evaporator
(1) If the condensation temperature is low, the fan mode is increased at regular intervals.
(2) If the condensation temperature is high, the fan mode is decreased in order to prevent excessive loads.
(3) The fan mode may be increased when the outdoor liquid temperature drops to 7°C or below.

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6. Indoor
6. Indoor Units
Units Control
Control from
from CCU
CCU Control Functions

6-1. MOV of Indoor Unit

6-1-1. MOV of each Indoor Unit Operation Mode
Mode of Outdoor unit Thermostat
indoor unit (system) ON/OFF
Stop - 20 pulses
Stop
Operating - 20 pulses
Stop - 20 pulses
1
Fan
Operating - 20 pulses
Stop - 20 pulses
Cooling Operating ON 60 - 480 pulses (SH control *1)
Operating OFF 20 pulses
Stop - 20 pulses
Operating ON 65 - 480 pulses (SC control *2)
Heating
Operating OFF 55 - 80 pulses (Accumulation prevention of refrigerant *3)
Operating OFF *4 20 pulses

* The meaning of outdoor unit “Operating” is functioning as a cooling or heating system at least more than one
compressor operating simultaneously.
*1 SH control adjusts the difference between the liquid temperature and gas temperature in indoor unit.
SH = gas temperature (E3) - liquid temperature (E1)
Target SH is 1 - 3 degrees when required level of indoor unit is “30” or “31(test run)”.
Note: When the refrigerant amount in the system is adjusted, it is necessary to select test run that the required
level becomes "31".
*2 SC control adjusts the difference between the liquid temperature in indoor unit and condensation temperature
in a system (Tc).
SC = Condensation temperature (Tc) - liquid temperature (E1)
Target SC is 5 - 15 degrees according to operating condition.
*3 MOV pulse changes to 55 for 1 minute when valve pulse continues to be 55 or more 5 minutes.
The purpose is to decrease the flow volume of the refrigerant so that room temperature can be detected with
less influence of heat from the refrigerant.
*4 Only for High Static Pressure Ducted Type Indoor Unit (Type E1)

In case of special controls, MOV performs special operation. For details, refer to the sections “7. Tube Refrigerant
Recovery Control”, “8. Oil Control”, “9. Defrost Control”.

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6. Indoor Units Control from CCU Control Functions
Functions

6-2. Solenoid Valve Kit Control [SVK]

This device connects the solenoid valve kit which is used to switch between indoor unit cooling/heating for 3-WAY
types.
In case of special controls, solenoid valve kit performs special operation.
For details, refer to the sections “7. Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control”, “8. Oil Control”, “9. Defrost Control”.

6-2-1. SVK of each Indoor Unit Operation Mode

1 Mode of Outdoor unit Thermostat Discharge Suction Balance EP
indoor unit (system) ON/OFF valve valve valve valve
(D) (S) (B) (E)
Stop - OFF OFF ON/OFF *1 OFF
Operating - OFF OFF ON OFF
Stop
Operating *2 (Cooling) OFF ON ON ON
Operating *3 (Heating) ON OFF OFF OFF
Stop - OFF OFF ON OFF
Operating - OFF OFF ON OFF
Fan
Operating *2 (Cooling) OFF ON ON ON
Operating *3 (Heating) ON OFF OFF OFF
Stop - OFF OFF ON OFF
Cooling Operating ON OFF ON ON ON
Operating OFF OFF ON ON ON
Stop - OFF OFF ON/OFF *1 OFF
Operating ON ON OFF OFF OFF
Heating
Operating OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
Operating OFF *4 OFF OFF OFF OFF

*1 When the outdoor unit is stopped, all valves of indoor units’ solenoid valve kit in the heating mode are closed.
Next, when the cooling or heating operation is resumed, the valves will be opened.
*2 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the cooling
mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*3 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the heating
mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*4 Only for High Static Pressure Ducted Type Indoor Unit (Type E1)

Checker software shows DSBE as the solenoid valve kit status of “0” and “1” instead of “OFF” and “ON” individually.
0 : OFF
1 : ON

6-3. Indoor Fan Speed Control

CCU intervenes in fan control of the indoor unit according to the state at the operating mode below.
The priority order of fan control by CCU is higher than that of indoor unit’s.
In case of special controls, indoor fan performs special operation.
For details, refer to the sections “7. Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control”, “8. Oil Control”, “9. Defrost Control”.
6-3-1. Stop
When the outdoor unit is operating and cooling or heating thermostat ON is changed to OFF, the indoor unit fan
stops after 1 minute drive with air speed “L”.

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6. Indoor
6. Indoor Units
Units Control
Control from
from CCU
CCU Control Functions

6-3-2. Dry mode

Indoor unit fan run in the dry mode is controlled from CCU as shown in the below figure.
DTi
Fan speed set by remote controller
+1
Fan speed is “L” when thermostat ON
Fan speed is “LL”when thermostat OFF
1
DTi = (Intake temperature of indoor unit) - (Preset temperature in remote controller)

6-3-3. Heating mode

Indoor unit fan run in the heating mode is stopped from CCU at the following conditions.
Discharge air temperature of indoor unit <_ 20°C
High pressure sensor temperature (HPS) in outdoor unit <_ 25°C
_
Liquid temperature (E1) in indoor unit < 20°C

In the following condition, the fan speed of the indoor unit operating in the heating mode from CCU is changed to
“LL”.
Discharge air temperature of indoor unit is over 21°C, less than 25°C (when discharge air temperature increasing)
Discharge air temperature of indoor unit is over 20°C, less than 24°C (when discharge temperature deceasing)
Elapsed time over 5 minutes after the thermostat ON in heating mode

6-4. Drain pump control

CCU intervenes in drain pump control of the indoor unit according to the setting in EEPROM in the outdoor unit.
The drain pump operates from CCU control at the following conditions.
DP counter >_5
* The DP counter counts Oil Recovery Control and Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control in cooling operation.
Liquid temperature (E1) in the indoor unit which selected cooling mode < 0°C
* Regardless of operating / stopped.
Low Silhouette Ducted type indoor unit
In Low Silhouette Ducted types, dirt might be accumulated when water collects in the drain pan for a long period
of time.
Therefore, the drain pump works longer to drain water properly.
* To activate this function, it is necessary to set it to EEPROM on the main outdoor PCB.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: 0C
Setting No. Indoor unit under this control
0 Invalid All units
1 DP operates for 20 minutes and stops for 2 hours (Mode, Operation / Stop
2 DP operates for 20 minutes and stops for 20 minutes Thermostat ON / OFF
3 DP always operates doesn't concern)
DP operates for XX minutes when indoor unit's operation
4 changes;
from thermostat ON → thermostat OFF or operation
stopped. Cooling mode
Dry mode
DP operates for XX minutes when indoor unit's operation
Heating mode
5 changes;
from thermostat ON or thermostat OFF → operation stopped.
6 Both Setting No. 4 and 5 functions.
7 DP operates for XX minutes when indoor unit's operation
(Factory changes Cooling mode
preset from thermostat ON or thermostat OFF → operation stopped. Dry mode
mode)
* When setting No. 4 – 7 is selected, this function works only for below indoor unit types.
Types : F2, M1, E1
* Operating time mentioned “XX” above is able to set in EEPROM of the main outdoor unit.
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Functions

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit

CODE: 2B
Setting No. XX
20 20 minutes
30 30 minutes (factory preset mode)
40 40 minutes
50 50 minutes
1 60 60 minutes

* The drain pump always operates when the indoor unit is thermostat ON in cooling operation.
* Once the drain pump operates, it keeps operating for 20 minutes.
In the above 2 cases, the drain pump operates by the signal of indoor PCB, not by CCU.

6-5. Discharge air temperature control

For Type F2, M1, E1 indoor units, discharge air temperature is controlled from the CCU to prevent condensation
on duct surface in cooling operation. The CCU monitors and adjusts 㻌To of indoor unit. The adjustment is made
by compressor capacity and MOV operation in the indoor unit.
* 㻌To: Cooling (Discharge air temperature) - (Preset discharge air temperature)
Heating (Preset discharge air temperature) - (Discharge air temperature)

Situation in which indoor unit stops by discharge air temperature control

_ -3.5deg, and this condition continues 7 minutes
㻌To <
_ -2.0deg, and this condition continues (20 + XX) minutes
㻌To <
*The above mentioned “XX” is able to set in EEPROM of the main outdoor unit.

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit

CODE: E1
Setting No. XX
-20 -20
-19 -19
-18 -18
Interval of “1”
0 0 (factory preset mode)

10 10

* Discharge air temperature in cooling mode is 12°C.

* In heating operation, this function virtually does not work because preset discharge air temperature is 50°C
and this is sufficiently higher than actual discharge temperature.

For preset discharge air temperature that is set in the indoor unit is able to change, refer to manual for indoor
unit.

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7.
7. Tube
Tube Refrigerant
Refrigerant Recovery
Recovery Control
Control Control Functions

This control is intended to recover refrigerant if refrigerant has accumulated somewhere in the tubing
when the units have been stopped for long periods, as well as to compensate for tubing thermal loss during heating
start, and is also used for oil recovery.
Special control : Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control features one of the functions of special control.

7-1. Start of Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control

When the microcomputer is initialized immediately after power-ON.
After warning output occurs
After a set amount of time has elapsed 60 minutes when all outdoor units are stopped.
1

7-2. Simplified Flow of Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control

Whole Process
Tube refrigerant recovery control shall be performed as the flow mentioned below.
(0) Stopped
(1) Tube refrigerant recovery control processing time* 1
(2) Post-processing time of tube refrigerant recovery control for 2 minutes or non stop operation
(3) Normal operation
*1 Tube Refrigerant Recovery Control Process
Control function when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is acting as a condenser.
(when all units are in cooling mode or at start of mixed operation when the cooling load is high.)

Control time 2 minutes

Outdoor units All outdoor units operate at maximum horsepower.
Valves at all indoor units operate at a fixed pulse according to
Electronic control valve
the indoor unit capacity.
All Indoor Units Solenoid valve kit Valve kits at all indoor units operate in cooling mode (ON status).
Fan runs at the set fan speed depending on the indoor unit
Fan
operation mode.

* When the above operation is finished, normal operation starts at the horsepower determined by the indoor units
where thermostats are ON.
* When the horsepower of cooling thermostat ON still remains greater than that of heating thermostat ON during
control mentioned above, normal control is performed without stopping the compressor.
* When the horsepower of heating thermostat ON is getting greater than that of cooling thermostat ON during
control mentioned above, once stop the outdoor unit after completion of control.
Then change the heat exchanger acting as a condenser to an evaporator and resume the operation.

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7. Tube
Tube Refrigerant
Refrigerant Recovery
Recovery Control
Control Control Functions
Functions

Control when outdoor unit heat exchanger is acting as an evaporator (when all units are in heating mode or at
start of mixed operation when heating load is high)

Control time _ 35°C)

Minimum 1 minute – Maximum 20 minutes (Until Tc >
Outdoor units All outdoor units operate at maximum horsepower.
Electronic control valve Valves at all indoor units operate at 480 pulses.

1 Solenoid valve kit Valve kits at all indoor units operate in heating mode (ON status)
As for heating thermostat ON indoor units, follow the indoor unit
control system.
All Indoor Units
Fan and cooling (thermostat ON/OFF) and/or heating (thermostat OFF)
Fan operation of indoor unit will be stopped.
The fan speed of the heating thermostat OFF high static pressure
ducted type indoor unit (type E1) is changed to LL.

* When the above operation is finished, normal operation starts at the horsepower determined by the indoor units
where thermostats are ON.
* When the horsepower of heating thermostat ON still remains greater than that of cooling thermostat ON during
control mentioned above, normal control is performed without stopping the compressor.
* When the horsepower of cooling thermostat ON is getting greater than that of heating thermostat ON during
control mentioned above, once stop the outdoor unit after completion of control.
Then change the heat exchanger acting as an evaporator to a condenser and resume the operation.

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8. Oil
8. Oil Control
Control Control Functions

8-1. Oil Level

Oil level Meaning Conditions of oil Judgement

2 Sufficient The compressor contains sufficient oil. There is no problem.
Confirm that oil is returned after
1 Slightly low There will be a risk of oil shortage soon. performing the oil recovery control
operation.
1
Confirm that oil level is recovered to the
The compressor oil is short against
0 Extremely low required level after performing the oil
required level for normal operation.
recovery control between systems.

At the time immediately after the oil level changes from 2 to 1, there is a specified amount of oil in the compressor.
Namely, soon after the oil level is changed to 1, the oil in the compressor is sufficient.
If the oil level “0” indication continues for more than 5 to 10 minutes, it seems short of oil in the system.
Check valves related to oil recovery operation, the refrigerant tubing and for any oil leakage.

8-2. Oil Level Detection

The compressor oil in the crankcase is sent by bypass via a capillary tube to the low-pressure circuit.
The temperature detected by an oil sensor is used to determine whether it is oil (warm) or refrigerant (cold).

8-3. Self-Separator Oil Recovery Control

When a low oil level (1 or 0) is detected, oil is recovered from the oil separator to the compressor through ORVR.

8-4. Inter Outdoor Units Oil Recovery Control – Utilizing Balance Tubes
If the low oil level (1 or 0) continues, that outdoor unit (oil-receiving outdoor unit) receives oil from operating outdoor
units where the oil level is not low (oil-supply outdoor units whose all compressor oil levels are 2).
Control at the oil-receiving outdoor unit begins 30 seconds after an outdoor unit falls into oil level 0.
Control at the oil-receiving outdoor unit begins 120 seconds after an outdoor unit falls into oil level 1.
Oil supply is performed for a maximum of 5 minutes from each unit.
When oil supply is ended, oil supply from that outdoor unit will not occur again for a period of [(No. of outdoor
units minus 1) x 5 minutes]. In addition, oil supply is ended if the oil-receiving outdoor unit oil level changes to 2,
or if the oil-supply outdoor unit oil level becomes "0".
The supply of oil is received from 1 unit at a time, in sequence, according to the order of priority of their inverter
compressors.
Operation during unit refrigerant oil recovery
[A] Oil-receiving outdoor unit
ORVR turns ON and remains ON.
[B] Oil-supply outdoor unit
BPV turns ON and remains ON.
BPV bypass valve repeatedly turns ON and OFF according to a constant cycle.
* This oil recovery might be performed regardless of oil level according to operating condition.

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Functions

8-5. System Oil Recovery Control

Special control : System Oil Recovery Control features one of the functions of special control.

8-5-1. Start of System Oil Recovery Control

When operating compressor oil level 0
When operating inverter compressor oil level less than 1 is counted with accumulation for up to 60 minutes.

1
8-5-2. Simplified Flow of System Oil Recovery Control
Whole process
System oil recovery control shall be performed as the flow mentioned below.
(0) Normal operation
(1) Pre-processing time of system oil recovery control for 2.5 minutes
(2) System oil recovery control processing time* 1
(3) Post-processing time of system oil recovery control for 2 minutes
(4) Normal operation

*1 System oil recovery control process

Surely perform this system control by cooling cycle.
Even if the outdoor unit heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator (all heating mode or mixed cooling/
heating operation), change the outdoor unit, indoor unit and solenoid valve kit to the cooling cycle and perform
the system oil recovery control.

Control time 3 minutes

Outdoor units All outdoor units operate at maximum horsepower.
Valves at all indoor units operate at a fixed pulse according to the
Electronic control valve
indoor unit capacity.
Solenoid valve kit Valve kits at all indoor units operate in cooling mode (ON status).
Stop and cooling (thermostat ON/OFF) and/or heating (thermostat ON)
All Indoor Units operation of indoor units will be followed the indoor unit control system.
Fan Fan and/or heating (thermostat OFF) operation of indoor unit will be
stopped.
The fan speed of the heating thermostat OFF high static pressure
ducted type indoor unit (type E1) is changed to LL.

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8. Oil Control
Control Control Functions

8-6. Oil Rotation Control

The oil rotation control system regularly exchanges oil among the outdoor units regardless of oil level.
Oil rotation control is performed every one hour with accumulated operation time among the connected multiple
outdoor units only.
During oil rotation control, ORVR may open in the order of priority of outdoor unit inverter compressor operation
every 5 minutes.
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8-7. Indoor Unit Self Oil Recovery Control
The indoor unit self oil recovery control system can only be performed by the cooling indoor units.
Divided into 8 groups in the order of indoor unit addresses and this oil recovery control is performed every
190 minutes with accumulated operation time per each group for 1 minute.
The indoor unit expansion valve is opened according to the values determined by the indoor unit capacity with
thermostat OFF.
10 pulses is opened from the pulse controlling the indoor unit expansion valve with thermostat ON.
Then, the fan speed is changed to L.

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9. Defrost Control Control Functions
Functions

9-1. Defrost Methods

This system uses the following 2 defrosting systems.

System employs Defrost control method

1 outdoor unit in the refrigerant system Reverse cycle defrost
2 or more outdoor units in the refrigerant system Outdoor unit cycle defrost

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9-2. Constraint Conditions
Frost detection does not occur for 10 minutes after operation starts.
Defrost does not begin again for 40 minutes of operation after defrost was once completed.
If all indoor units are stopped while defrosting, or if the outdoor unit is stopped due to protection control or
another reason, then defrost control will not start for a minimum of 5 minutes after restart occurs.

Time until next defrost permission when defrost was completed is changed according to the ambient temperature.

Ambient temperature _ -10°C

To < _ -5°C
-10 < To < -5°C < To
Minute XX + 6 XX + 3 XX

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit

CODE: A3
Setting No. XX
20 20
21 21
Interval of “1”
40 40 (factory preset mode)
41
Never use
90

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9. Defrost Control
Control Control Functions

9-3. Frost Detection

(1) Frost detection does not occur for 5 minutes after operation starts.
(2) Frost is detected when either condition 1 or 2 below is met.
Condition 1: L2 line or below is detected twice, each time continuously for 4 minutes, when the compressor
is operating.
Condition 2: L1 line or below is detected for a total of 60 minutes when the compressor is operating.

Heat exchange liquid temperature °C 1

Defrosting operation (The end temperature
10 end temperature is different from the
above detection
temperature.)
–25 10 External temperature°C

–1 L1

–3 L2
–8

–10
The frost detection area is
located under the thick lines

–25.5

–27.5

9-4. Reverse Cycle Defrost

Reverse cycle defrost is performed in systems where only 1 outdoor unit is connected to the refrigerant system.
Special control : Reverse Cycle Defrost features one of the functions of special control.

9-4-1. Start of Reverse Cycle Defrost

When conditions of section “9-2” and “9-3” contents are satisfied, defrost control is started.

9-4-2. Simplified Flow of Reverse Cycle Defrost

Whole process
Reverse cycle defrost shall be performed as the flow mentioned below.
(0) Normal operation
(1) Pre-processing time of reverse cycle defrost for 2.5 minutes
(2) Reverse cycle defrost processing time* 1
(3) Post-processing time of reverse cycle defrost for 2 minutes
(4) Normal operation

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Functions

*1 Reverse cycle defrost process

This reverse cycle defrost process is performed after outdoor units, indoor units and solenoid valve kits are
changed to the cooling cycle.

Minimum 1 minute – Maximum 15 minutes

Control time _ 15°C)
(Until all outdoor units’ heat exchanger temperature >
Outdoor units Outdoor unit operates at maximum horsepower.
1 Valves at all indoor units operate at a fixed pulse according to the
Electronic control valve
indoor unit capacity.

Solenoid valve kit Valve kits at all indoor units operate in cooling mode (ON status).
All Indoor Units
Stop and cooling operation of indoor units will be followed by the
Fan indoor unit control system.
Fan and heating operation of indoor units are changed to stop.

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9. Defrost Control
Control Control Functions

9-5. Outdoor Unit Cycle Defrost

Outdoor unit cycle defrost is performed in systems where 2 or more outdoor units are connected to the refrigerant
system.
With this defrost method, when 1 outdoor unit operates in defrost mode (heat exchanger operating as a condenser),
another outdoor unit operates as an evaporator in the same way as in ordinary heating mode.
In this way, the other outdoor unit is heating the unit where defrost is occurring.
When 1 outdoor unit completes defrost, the other outdoor unit performs defrost in the same way.
Because the amount of time that the unit operates as an evaporator is very short, there is little danger of frost
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forming again quickly.
Rather, because the heat source is very powerful, it is possible to shorten defrost operating time.

9-5-1. Start of Outdoor Unit Cycle Defrost

When 1 or more connected outdoor units are satisfied with the conditions of section “9-2” and “9-3” contents,
defrost control is started.
Outdoor unit cycle defrost is performed in all connected outdoor units.

9-5-2. Simplified Flow of Outdoor Unit Cycle Defrost

Whole process
Outdoor unit cycle defrost shall be performed as the flow mentioned below.
(0) Normal operation
(1) Outdoor unit cycle defrost processing time
(2) Normal operation
Reverse cycle defrost process
Outdoor unit cycle defrost is always completed in 2 defrost operations.
(1) When there are 2 outdoor units

Switch
Defrost Evaporator Evaporator Defrost
outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit

First operation Second operation

(2) When there are 3 outdoor units

Switch
Defrost Evaporator Evaporator Evaporator Defrost Defrost
outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit outdoor unit

First operation Second operation

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E : Evaporator operation
C : Condenser operation
S : Stop or shut off the refrigerant
E→C : Switching from evaporator operation to condenser operation
C→E : Switching from condenser operation to evaporator operation

Outdoor unit cycle defrost processing

1 Normal Outdoor 1st 2nd Normal
operation unit Defrost Defrost operation
delay-start group 㻿㼣㼕㼠㼏㼔 group 㻿㼣㼕㼠㼏㼔
control

Control time - 1 min Max 7 min 1 min Max 8 min 1 min -

Heat
E E→C C C→E E E E
exchanger
Defrost
occurs Compressor ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
first
Fan ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
Outdoor
unit(s) Heat
E or S E E E→C C C→E E or S
exchanger
Defrost
occurs Compressor ON or S OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON or S
second
Fan ON or S ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON or S

Mode Thermostat

S S S S S S S

Stop *1(Cooling) S S S S S S S

*2(Heating) S C C C C C C

S S S S S S S

Fan *1(Cooling) S S S S S S S
Indoor
units
*2(Heating) S C C C C C C

ON E E E E E E E
Cooling
OFF S S S S S S S

ON C C C C C C C

Heating OFF C C C C C C C

OFF *3 S S S S S S S

*1 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the
cooling mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*2 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the
heating mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*3 Only for High Static Pressure Ducted Type Indoor Unit (Type E1)

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9. Defrost
9. Defrost Control
Control Control Functions

Indoor unit (expansion valve, solenoid valve kit, fan)

Outdoor unit cycle defrost processing

Normal Indoor unit 1st 2nd Normal
operation delay-start Defrost Switch Defrost operation
Switch
control group group
Mode Thermostat

Stop *1(Cooling)
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
1
*2(Heating) 55 55 60 60 60 60 55
20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Fan *1(Cooling) 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Expansion *2(Heating) 55 55 60 60 60 60 55
valve
ON SH control SH control SH control SH control SH control SH control SH control
Cooling
OFF 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
ON SC control SC control 60 60 60 60 SC control

Unit : Heating OFF 55 55 60 60 60 60 55

pulse *3 OFF 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010
Stop *1(Cooling) 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111
*2(Heating) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010
*5 Fan *1(Cooling) 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111
Solenoid *2(Heating) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
valve
kit ON 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111
Cooling
OFF 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111 0111
ON 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Heating OFF 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
*3 OFF 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
*4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
Stop *1(Cooling) *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
*2(Heating) *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
*4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
Fan *1(Cooling) *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
Fan *2(Heating) *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
ON *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
Cooling
OFF *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
ON *4 *4 Stop Stop Stop Stop *4
Heating OFF *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4
*3 OFF *4 *4 LL LL LL LL *4

*1 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the
cooling mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*2 Function when a common use solenoid valve kit is used and there are more than one (1) indoor unit in the
heating mode within the same solenoid valve kit.
*3 Only for High Static Pressure Ducted Type Indoor Unit (Type E1)
*4 Fan runs at the set fan speed depending on the indoor unit operation mode.
*5 Individual number for DSBE indicates the status (OFF/ON) in turn from left respectively.
0 : OFF
1 : ON

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10. Upper Current Limitation Mode (Demand control) Control Functions
Functions

There are 2 types of control; demand control and infinity limit in the upper current limitation mode.
Either of them is controlled by the lower current limitation.

The standard value of the limit current is listed in the table below.
8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Cooling mode 8.6 A 11.3 A 15.1 A 19.2 A

1 Heating mode 8.95 A 11.6 A 14.7 A 17.0 A

Mixed mode (Cooling/Heating) 8.95 A 11.6 A 15.1 A 19.2 A
hp = horsepower
10-1. Demand Control
Serial-parallel I/O must be connected in order to perform demand control.
The below input is received by serial-parallel I/O, and demand control is performed.

The demand values can be set as needed with serial-parallel I/O.

Upper current limitation setting Control

Contact 1 Contact 2
No control (Operates to maximum capacity)
Operates to XX% of the upper limit for the rated current.
Operates to YY% of the upper limit for the rated current.
Forced thermostat OFF setting

: Input present
: Input not present
* The rated current indicates the current value that is listed in the catalog or similar material.
* XX and YY are able to set in EEPROM of main outdoor unit.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: 1A CODE: 1B
Setting No. XX Setting No. YY
0 0 0 0
40 40 40 40
45 45 45 45
50 50 (factory preset mode)
Interval of “5”
Interval of “5”
75 75 (factory preset mode)

140 140 140 140

-1 No control -1 No control

It is able to display the present condition on the remote controller.

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: 1E
Setting No.
0 No display
1 Information is displayed when input of demand control is set (factory preset mode).
2 Information is displayed only when the capacity is restricted by demand control.

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10. Upper
10. Upper Current
Current Limitation
Limitation Mode
Mode (Demand
(Demand control)
control) Control Functions

10-2. Upper Current Limitation Mode

Even if the demand control is not performed, upper current limitation is restricted.

Outdoor Unit 8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Limited ratio against standard value 140% 140% 140% 130%
Cooling mode 12.0 A 15.8 A 21.1 A 25.0 A
Limit value Heating mode 12.5 A 16.2 A 20.6 A 22.1 A 1
Mixed mode (Cooling/Heating) 12.5 A 16.2 A 21.1 A 25.0 A
hp = horsepower

10-3. When Using Demand Terminal Block

Demand terminal block must be connected in order to perform the demand control.
(It is also possible to connect the optional Seri-Para I/O unit (optional CZ-CAPDC2) and setup the system.)
The current limitation values can be set by changing either contact.

Demand terminal block Seri-Para I/O unit

Control
COM short circuit Contact 1 Contact 2
Non No control (Operates to maximum capacity.)
DRM3 Operates to 75% of the upper limit for the rated current
DRM2 Operates to 50% of the upper limit for the rated current
DRM1 Forced thermostat OFF setting

: Input present : Input not present

* The rated current indicates the current value that is listed in the catalog or service manual.
* In respect of connection method for demand terminal block and Seri-Para I/O unit, refer to the installation
instructions supplied with the unit.
* During setting in DRM1 - DRM3, (demand-activated) displays on the remote controller of the indoor unit.
It is also possible to make setting that the display (symbol of demand-activated) is concealed as shown in the
following table.
EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit
CODE: 1E
Setting No.
0 No display
1 When demand control active, “demand - actived” displayed (factory preset mode).
2 When forced thermostat OFF with demand control active, “demand - actived” displayed.

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11. Alarm Information Control Functions
Functions

11-1. Discharge Temperature

11-1-1. Discharge Temperature Protection
The upper limit discharge temperature is 106°C for all compressors.
When the discharge temperature reaches 106°C, that compressor is stopped and restarted.
If the same high discharge condition occurs 5 times, then an alarm occurs.

1 After a compressor has stopped, that compressor will not operate until the temperature has dropped to or below the
start-prohibit temperature.
Discharge temperature protection list
Compressor No. Compressor 1 Compressor 2
Type Inverter Constant speed
Stop temp. 106°C 106°C
Start-prohibit temp. 80°C 80°C
Alarm display P03 P17

11-1-2. Discharge Sensor Trouble Detection Control

An alarm occurs if the discharge temperature remains abnormally high (above 80°C), when the system has been
stopped for 60 minutes.
* In this case, possible causes include sensor failure and compressor overheating caused by insufficient
refrigerant.
The alarm also occurs if the sensor temperature is at or above the abnormal temperature (100°C) when 30
minutes have passed after the compressor stopped.
* In this case, it is possible that the discharge temperature from a different compressor unit is being detected, due
to an error in the installation of the discharge sensor.
Discharge sensor failure list
Compressor No. Compressor 1 Compressor 2
Type Inverter Constant speed
Alarm display F04 F05

11-1-3. Discharge Temperature Disconnection

An alarm occurs if the discharge temperature doesn't change by 2°C or more when 10 – 30* minutes have passed
since the compressor started.
* When the ambient temperature is lower than approx -10°C, it is 30 minutes.
* When the ambient temperature is higher than approx -10°C, it is 10 minutes.

Compressor No. Compressor 1 Compressor 2

Type Inverter Constant speed
Alarm display H05 H15

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11. Alarm
Alarm Information
Information Control Functions

11-2. Current Protection

11-2-1. Inverter Compressor and Inverter Fan Motor

Alarm Description
Compressor 1 primary current detected over-current higher than values.
H01
The fan motor current is included in primary current.
P16 Compressor 1 secondary current detected over-current higher than values. 1
P29 Occurs when missing phase or over-current is detected at inverter compressor start.
H31 Occurs when HIC detects abnormal temperature.

List of over-current

Outdoor Unit 8 hp 10 hp 12 hp 14 hp
Primary current [A] 15.1 19.8 21.0 21.0
Secondary current [A] 20.6 21.8 21.0 22.5
hp = horsepower

11-2-2. Constant-Speed Compressor

An alarm occurs when over-current or lock current is detected.
List of over-current and lock currents

Outdoor unit 12 hp 14 hp
Overload current [A] 13.6 13.6
Lock current [A] 16.1 16.1
hp = horsepower

List of Alarms

Detected current Over current Lock current

Alarm display H11 H12

11-2-3. CT Circuit Detection Trouble

Alarm Description
Occurs when an open CT circuit is detected in the inverter compressor.
Occurs when a current value of over 18A is detected when the inverter
Compressor 1 H03 compressor is stopped.
Occurs when a primary current value of 0.7A or less is detected when the inverter
compressor is over 35Hz and the secondary current is over 7.0A.

Occurs when an open CT circuit is detected in the constant-speed compressor.

Compressor 2 H13 Occurs when a current value of 2.0A or less is detected when the constant-speed
compressor is operating.

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Information Functions
Control Functions

11-3. Pressure Sensor Failure

This system contains 2 types of pressure sensors: a high-pressure sensor and a low-pressure sensor.
11-3-1. High-Pressure Sensor Failure
When the high-pressure sensor becomes an electrical open-circuit or a short-circuit conditions, and a broken
wiring, short-circuit or poor connection to the PCB in the high-pressure sensor circuit for 30 seconds or leaves the
valve close.
1 When the high-pressure sensor detected over 3.6MPa continuously for 30 minutes while outdoor units stopped.
When the high-pressure sensor detected over 3.6MPa while outdoor units were operating.

High-pressure sensor failure

Alarm display F16

11-3-2. Low-Pressure Sensor Failure

When the low-pressure sensor becomes an electrical open-circuit or a short-circuit conditions, and a broken wiring,
short-circuit or poor connection to the PCB in the low-pressure sensor circuit for 30 seconds.

Low-pressure sensor failure

Alarm display F17

11-4. High Pressure Protection and Low Pressure Protection

11-4-1. Abnormal High Pressure
The high-pressure switch works when it detects 3.65MPa or more.
If one of the high-pressure switches works, whole outdoor units stop and then restart.
If the high-pressure switch works after the system start for 4 times, an alarm occurs.

High-pressure cut-off
Alarm display P04

11-4-2. Abnormal Low-Pressure

In the following conditions, an alarm occurs.
When all outdoor units stop in cooling mode and low-pressure sensor detects 0.16MPa or lower, and this condition
continues for 60 minutes, alarm occurs.
When an outdoor unit stops in heating mode regardless of system operation and low-pressure sensor detects
0.16MPa or lower, and this condition continues for 60 minutes, an alarm occurs.
If the following condition occurs after the system starts for 5 times, alarm occurs.
The low-pressure sensor detects 0.06MPa or lower, and this condition continues for 2 minutes.
When the compressor 1 accumulated operation time is within 10 hours, the low-pressure sensor detects 0.05MPa
or lower, and this condition continues for 10 seconds.
The low-pressure sensor detects 0.02MPa or lower.
Low-pressure cut-off
Alarm display H06

The compressor doesn't start when low-pressure detects 0.16MPa or lower.

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11. Alarm Information
Information Control Functions

11-5. Temperature Sensor Failure

When the temperature sensor fails or do not connect with PCB, “F” alarm occurs (excluding discharge temperature
sensor for compressor).

Alarm display
F06 EXG1 Gas temperature sensor in heat exchanger 1
F07 EXL1 Liquid temperature sensor in heat exchanger 1 1
F08 TO Ambient air temperature
F12 SCT Suction temperature
F14 SCG Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube
F23 EXG2 Gas temperature sensor in heat exchanger 2
F24 EXL2 Liquid temperature sensor in heat exchanger 2
H08 OIL1 Oil temperature sensor 1 (Inverter compressor)
H27 OIL2 Oil temperature sensor 2 (Constant-speed compressor 1)

11-6 Magnet Switch Failure

The constant-speed compressor cannot stop when the contacts of the magnet switch for compressor melt and
cannot cut out.
In this case, system compulsorily operates in cooling mode for safety.
All indoor units operate cooling mode and their fan mode is L (Low Speed).
The fan motor in the outdoor unit which magnet switch cannot cut off operates at maximum rotation speed.
* Inverter compressor and the other constant speed compressor which magnet switch is normal do not operate.
* The constant speed compressor contains an over load relay that detects abnormal temperature.
Therefore, there is no risk of danger.

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12. Backup
12. Backup Operation
Operation Functions
Control Functions

12-1. Automatic Backup Operation

This system includes a function for automatic backup operation.
An alarm is displayed on the remote controller to inform the user that a failure has occurred.

12-1-1. Alarms That Result in Automatic Backup Operation

When the following alarm occurs, automatic backup operation is engaged.
Automatic backup operation is not engaged in cases of serious alarm such as communications alarms, etc.
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Alarm list 1 (Backup operation continues unless power supply of all outdoor units is turned off.)

Alarm display
H01 Over-current of compressor 1 A
H03 Compressor 1 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit A
H11 Over-current of compressor 2 A
H12 Lock current of compressor 2 A
H31 HIC trouble for compressor 1 A
P16 Over-current of inverter device A
P22 Outdoor unit fan motor trouble 㻮
P29 Malfunction of compressor 1 start A

A: When there is one outdoor unit in the system, only compressor that has sensor failure stops.
When there are multiple outdoor units in the system, only the outdoor unit which contains the problem
stops but the other outdoor units in the system operate normally.
B: When there is one outdoor unit in the system, the backup operation does not work.
When there are multiple outdoor units in the system, only the outdoor unit which contains the problem
stops but the other outdoor units in the system operate normally.

NOTE :
After automatic backup operation caused by alarm listed in alarm list 1, it will not be canceled automatically
when the repair of the failed outdoor unit is completed.
Automatic backup mode will be canceled only when the power on all outdoor unit is reset.
Therefore, after repair work is completed, be sure to check whether or not automatic backup mode has been
canceled.

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12. Backup Operation
Operation Control Functions

Alarm list 2 (Backup operation continues as long as the problems are not solved.)

Alarm display
F04 Discharge temperature sensor failure for compressor 1 B
F05 Discharge temperature sensor failure for compressor 2 B
F06 Gas temperature sensor in heat exchanger 1 B
F07 Liquid temperature sensor in heat exchanger 1 B 1
F08 Ambient air temperature B
F12 Suction temperature B
F14 Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube B
F16 High pressure sensor failure B
F17 Low pressure sensor failure B
F23 Gas temperature sensor in heat exchanger 2 B
F24 Liquid temperature sensor in heat exchanger 2 B
H05 Compressor 1 discharge temperature sensor disconnected B
H08 Oil temperature sensor 1 (Inverter compressor) B
H13 Compressor 2 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit B
H15 Compressor 2 discharge temperature sensor disconnected B
H27 Oil temperature sensor 2 (Constant-speed compressor 1) B
P03 Compressor 1 discharge temperature trouble B
P17 Compressor 2 discharge temperature trouble B

A: When there is one outdoor unit in the system, only compressor that has sensor failure stops.
When there are multiple outdoor units in the system, only the outdoor unit which contains the problem
stops but the other outdoor units in the system operate normally.
B: When there is one outdoor unit in the system, the backup operation does not work.
When there are multiple outdoor units in the system, only the outdoor unit which contains the problem
stops but the other outdoor units in the system operate normally.

* Backup operation caused by an alarm listed in “alarm list 2” will finish automatically after 24 hours if the same
alarm does not occur again for 24 hours.

12-1-2. Start of Automatic Backup Operation

If the above alarms occur, the alarm is displayed on the remote controller, etc.
Pressing the remote controller button again starts automatic backup mode.
When the backup operation is started, operation just before the automatic backup can only be worked.
In the case of all cooling mode or mixed condenser operation, cooling and fan operation can only be worked and
heating thermostat is turned OFF.
In the case of all heating mode or mixed evaporator operation, heating and fan operation can only be worked and
cooling thermostat is turned OFF.

12-1-3. Backup Operation Information Display

If a wired remote controller is present, display blinks during operation.

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12. Backup
Backup Operation
Operation Functions
Control Functions

12-1-4. Check for Blinks When Automatic Backup Setting

When operating the automatic backup by setting the outdoor unit EEPROM, blink check on the remote controller
and centralized control systems is enabled to change for non-displayed.

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit

CODE: 49
Setting No.
1 0 Display (factory preset mode)
1 Non-displayed

12-2. Manual Backup Operation

The manual backup can be used when it is necessary to close the service valve for maintenance, etc.
Backup operation procedure
[1] Disconnecting the failed outdoor unit
(1) Reduce the number of outdoor units set at outdoor unit No.1 by the number of failed outdoor units.
(2) At the SW7 switch on the PCB of the failed outdoor unit, turn ON the switches for all compressor to disable,
and turn ON the “backup” switch.
Outdoor unit 8hp, 10hp 12hp, 14hp
Switches to turn ON INV + BU INV + AC1 + BU
hp = horsepower
(3) Close all service valves at the failed outdoor units.
(4) Reset the power at outdoor unit No.1.
* The outdoor unit that backed up all compressors is not controlled by CCU (main outdoor unit).
Even if all compressors of the main outdoor unit are backed up, they are not controlled by CCU.
However, the CCU function stays active.
[2] Disabling operation of 1 compressor
At the SW7 switch on the PCB of the failed outdoor unit, turn ON the switch for the compressor to disable,
and turn ON the “backup” switch.
<SW7 switch>
INV AC1 Backup

ON

OFF
Compressor 2 backup
ON

OFF
• In order to perform simultaneous backup operation for 2 or more compressors, use a combination of the switch
settings shown above.

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12. Backup
12. Backup Operation
Operation Control Functions

All compressors of sub outdoor unit are backed up

Examples:
Combination of 3
outdoor units with 1
2 compressors

Unit No. 1 Unit No. 2 Unit No. 3

Main unit Sub unit Sub unit
CCU function

Main outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit

Number of setting 2 Not necessary Not necessary
Unit No. 1 2 3
All compressors in unit No. 2 are backed up. Therefore the setting No. of outdoor units installed on the main outdoor
PCB is changed to “2” from “3”.
Same setting

All compressors of main outdoor unit are backed up

Examples:
Combination of 3
outdoor units with
2 compressors

Unit No. 1 Unit No. 2 Unit No. 3

Main unit Sub unit Sub unit
CCU function

Main outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit Sub outdoor unit

Number of setting 2 Not necessary Not necessary
Unit No. 1 2 3
All compressors in unit No. 1 are backed up. Therefore the setting No. of outdoor units installed on the main outdoor
PCB is changed to “2” from “3”.

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13. Other
13. Other Functions
Functions Functions
Control Functions

13-1. Maintenance Function for Power Supply Stop of Indoor Unit (E06 ignore)
The system can continue operation even if outdoor unit cannot communicate with some indoor units.
It is necessary to set to EEPROM the allowed number of operating indoor units not to be able to communicate.
When the set value is 0 or more, the system continues operating even if it is not possible to communicate with
the stopped indoor units.

EEPROM setting in main outdoor unit

1 CODE: 23
Setting No. Allowed number of missing indoor unit
This function is invalid
-1
(factory preset mode)
0 0
1 1
2 2

Interval of “1”

13 13
14

Never use

52

Examples :
In case of 10 outdoor units, setting No. becomes “3”.
Normal operation
Operation continue: Indoor unit failure=3 Setting No. “3”

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Error occurs: Indoor unit failure=4 > Setting No. “3”

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Operation continue: Stopped units does not count

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

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13-2. Function for Automatic Judgment of Insufficient Refrigerant Gas and Overcharge
This system includes a simple function for judging the amount of refrigerant.
13-2-1. Starting refrigerant level judgment mode
Short circuit the TEST pin for 4 seconds or longer while the compressor is running in the test run mode (keep
the CHK pin on the outdoor PCB short). The LED on the outdoor unit PCB begins blinking. Then open circuit.
* If the TEST pin is not open, judgment will not be started even though the LED begins blinking.
13-2-2. Conditions for amount of refrigerant judgment 1
After judgment mode starts, judgment occurs when all outdoor units in the system have been operating
continuously for 30 minutes or longer.
* Amount of refrigerant judgment requires that all outdoor units operate continuously for 30 minutes or longer.
This is in order to prevent incorrect adjustment of amount of refrigerant based on false detection caused by
refrigerant accumulation or recovery at stopped outdoor units, which is due to failures of functional elements.
After the judgment is displayed, repeated judgment will occur under new operating conditions if all outdoor
units continue operating. Therefore, the judgment display may change when later judgments occur.
* Judgment mode is automatically canceled after 4 hours.
13-2-3. Outdoor unit PCB LED indications in judgment mode
Judgment item LED1 LED2 Remarks
Judgment mode Blinking Blinking LED1 and LED2 blink simultaneously.
Normal Blinking Blinking LED1 and LED2 blink alternatively.
Insufficient gas Blinking OFF Charge with refrigerant a little at a time.
Overcharge OFF Blinking Recover refrigerant a little at a time.
Judgment not possible ON ON -

When judgment mode is not engaged, the LED indicates the normal display (OFF), or else indicates alarms
or other information.
If the insufficient gas or overcharge judgment is not stable, then recover refrigerant a little at a time when the
overcharge display appears. End refrigerant adjustment when the normal or insufficient gas display appears.
13-2-4. Canceling judgment mode
When judgment mode is cancelled, the LED returns to the standard status display (OFF unless an alarm or
other event has occurred).
[1] Automatic cancel
Judgment mode is canceled automatically when 4 hours have passed after it was started.
[2] Forced cancel
Short circuit the TEST pin for 1 second or longer. Then open circuit.
* Judgment will not be canceled unless the TEST pin becomes open.
<Reference> General Guidelines for Insufficient Gas and Overcharge
Judgment in automatic judgment mode can be problematic in some cases.
Therefore, the following guidelines are provided for general judgment of the refrigerant amount.
Symptoms of insufficient gas

Cooling There is an indoor unit where the position of the electronic control valve is much higher (open
by 300 pulses or more) than it was at start, and the difference [E3 – E1] at that indoor unit is
operation
large (15 °C or more).

Heating There is an outdoor unit where the position of the electronic control valve is much higher
(open by 300 pulses or more) than it was at start, and the difference
operation [Liquid temp. – Gas temp.] at that outdoor unit is large (15 °C or more).

Symptoms of overcharge
Cooling The high-pressure sensor temperature is 55 °C or higher, and the difference
operation [High-pressure sensor temp. – Liquid temp.] at that outdoor unit is large (15 °C or more).

Heating There is an indoor unit where the position of the electronic control valve is much higher (open
by 300 pulses or more) than it was at start, and the difference
operation [High-pressure sensor temp. – E1] at that indoor unit is large (20 °C or more).

These are only guidelines, therefore the judgment may vary depending on the installation conditions,
load characteristics, and other elements.
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14. Detailed
14. Detail setting in EEPROM
settings of outdoor
in EEPROM unitunit
of outdoor Functions
Control Functions

Never use the DN code unlisted in the following table. (P) : Factory preset mode
DN Item Setting No.
0=No sensor & control (P) 1=Sensor & control
04 Operation for using snowfall sensor 2=No sensor & no control 3=Sensor & no control
(For details, refer to 5-1-2)
0=Invalid (P) 1=Silent mode 1
05 Outdoor fan silent mode 2=Silent priority & silent mode 2,,,,, 12=Silent mode 12
(For details, refer to 5-1-3)
1 0=Invalid
1=stop for 2 hours and drive for 20 minutes constantly
2=stop for 20 minutes and drive for 20 minutes constantly
3=Drive constantly
0C Indoor unit drain pump forced operation 4-6=delay drive when thermostat OFF
7=delay drive when thermostat OFF (P)
8-11=delay drive when stopped
12-15=Delay drive when thermostat OFF & stopped
(For details, refer to 6-4)
Measures against smell when indoor unit cooling 0=Invalid (P)
0D
thermostat OFF 1=Measures against smell
0=0% 40=40%
1A Demand 1 current () 45=45%,,,,, 75=75% (P) ,,,,,
140=140% -1=No control
(For details, refer to 10-1)
0=0% 40=40%
1B Demand 2 current () 45=45% 50=50% (P) ,,,,,
140=140% -1=No control
(For details, refer to 10-1)
0=No demand display
1=When demand ON, “ready to start” display (P)
1E Demand remote controller display 2=When forced thermostat OFF with demand ON,
“ready to start” display
(For details, refer to 10-1)
-1=Invalid (P) 0=0
1=1 ,,,,, 13=13
23 E06 ignore function
14 - 52=Never use
(For details, refer to 13-1)
0=Invalid (P) 1=30 minutes
2A Dew condensation prevention control of indoor unit 2=40 minutes 3=50 minutes
4=60 minutes
20=20 minutes 30=30 minutes (P)
40=40 minutes 50=50 minutes
2B DP operation time for slime measures
60=60 minutes
(For details, refer to 6-4)
0=8 seconds delay-start (P)
1=(system address x1x8) second delay-start
3E PSccutgt delay-start setting 2=(system address x2x8)
3=(system address x3x8)
0=Display (P) 1=non-displayed
49 Automatic backup mode setting
(For details, refer to 12-1-4)
0=Invalid 1=22 2=25 3=28
4=32 5=36 6=40 7=45
8=50 9=56 10=63 11=71
12=80 13=90 14=100 15=112
81 Outdoor unit capacity 16=125 17=140 18=160 19=180
20=200 21=224 22=250 23=280
24=335 25=355 26=400 27=450
28=500 29=560 30=600 31=630
32=670 33=710 34=800 35=840
0=Invalid (P) 1=High static pressure mode
2=Never use 3=Never use
8F High static pressure setting 4=Never use 5=Never use
6=Never use
(For details, refer to 5-1-1)

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14. Detailed
14. Detail setting in EEPROM
settings of outdoor
in EEPROM unitunit
of outdoor Control Functions

Never use the DN code unlisted in the following table. (P) : Factory preset mode
DN Item Setting No.
20=20 minutes 21= minutes ,,,,,
A3 The minimum operating time 1 until defrosting 40=40 minutes (P) 41 - 90=Never use
(For details, refer to 9-2)
Measures against smell when indoor unit cooling
A6 0=Invalid (P) 1=Valid
thermostat OFF

A7
Validity/invalidity of capacity control when cooling
operation
0=Invalid (P) 1=Valid 1
AC Actuation of solenoid valve kit (EP closed) 0=Invalid (P) 1=Valid

0=Continuously set OFF (P)

C1 O2 output change 1=Refrigerant leak prevention (normal OFF)
2=Refrigerant leak prevention (normal ON)
(For details, refer to 4-7)

Discharge air temperature control with thermostat -20=-20 minutes -19=-19 minutes ,,,,,
E1 0=0 minute (P) ,,,,, 10=10 minutes
OFF additional time
(For details, refer to 6-5)

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Contents Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

2. OUTDOOR UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES

1. Removing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2. Discharging Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3. Backup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
4. Recovering Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
5. Checking for Leakage After Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
6. Evacuating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
7. Charging Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
8. Pumping Out Refrigerant from Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
2
9. Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

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1. Removing Panels Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Be sure to turn off the power before maintenance. When the power is turned off,
CAUTION
wait for 5 minutes without any work. Then start working.

(1) Front panel removal (Fig.1)

• Remove the front panel.

Front panel

Front panel

Power outlet panel

Tubing cover

Fig. 1

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Discharging
2. Discharging Compressor
Compressor Oil Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Discharged oil can be used for checking the condition of the system. Based on the appearance and color of the
discharged oil, a judgment can be made on whether the system is operating normally or not.

2-1. Discharging Oil from Oil Separator

Recover the refrigerant from the outdoor unit following the procedure given in “4. Recovering Refrigerant. ”
-System with 1 outdoor unit
Open the balance tube valve using the flathead screw driver.
-System with 2 or more outdoor units
Close the balance tube valve of other outdoor unit.
Install hoses as indicated on the equipment and feed nitrogen gas gradually to provide pressure to the system from
the low-pressure outlet and collect oil in a pan or container. (Fig. 2)

• The low-pressure outlet port is at the Hi: side of the left side.
CAUTION • A faulty outdoor unit may remain pressurized. 2
The oil outlet port employs a Schrader-type push-to-release valve.
Be careful to avoid accidental oil release when using the port.

3
Low-pressure outlet port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

High-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Manifold gauge
Lo Hi Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Nitrogen gas

Discharge tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Packless valve Suction tube service port

or the like (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Container Oil balance tube service port

(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)

Fig. 2

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2. Discharging Compressor Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

2-2. Discharging Oil in Compressor

Recover the refrigerant in the outdoor unit following the procedures in “4. Recovering Refrigerant.” Remove the
compressor and discharge the oil in it. Refer to “9. Compressor” for detailed procedures.

2-3. Checking the Oil

Acceptance/rejection criteria for the oil
Condition of Condition of oil Judgment criteria for changing oil*
refrigeration cycle Color Odor Total acid value Hue
Normal Yellowish None 0.02 or less 3.5 or less
over 0.06 over 4.0
Abnormal overheat- Smells somewhat
Brownish Changing the oil and system cleaning
operation (not as strong as below)
with dry-cores are necessary.
Brownish / Changing the oil and system cleaning
Motor burnout Pungent / burnt odor
blackish with dry-cores are necessary.
2 * It is difficult to measure the total acid value in the field, therefore oil hue and odor are the rule of thumb.
Checking for carbon deposits and abrasive metal powder can additionally be used to assess the system condition.

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3. Backup Operation Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

This system includes an emergency automatic backup function that allows the A/C to operate during the period
after trouble occurs until repairs are made. However, during repair and at other times, use manual backup operation.

3-1. Automatic Backup Operation for Compressor

For details, refer to the control functions section.
After the alarm details are sent to the control device, control for automatic backup operation begins when the
ON/OFF button of the wired remote controller is pressed again (operation is started after the alarm is cleared).
During this operating mode, “CHECK” flashes on the wired remote controller only to inform the user that operation
is in backup mode. However this is not displayed on any other control devices.
• In order to cancel automatic backup mode, it is necessary to reset the power on the control PCB of the outdoor
unit where the outdoor unit No. setting (SW5) on the control PCB is set to No. 1 (main unit).
(It is also available by resetting power of all the outdoor units.)

CAUTION If the power is not reset on the control PCB of the No. 1 outdoor unit (main unit), 2
backup operation will continue after the repairs are completed.

Backup operation is intended as emergency operation until repairs are made. Have repairs made as soon as possible.

3-2. Manual Backup

This backup operation is the conventional method of backup operation. It involves disconnecting the failed outdoor
unit from the system, and operating only the normal outdoor units.
For details, refer to the control functions section.
3-2-1. Backup operation by disconnecting the outdoor unit
(1) Changing the outdoor unit control PCB settings
<If the failed outdoor unit is not the No. 1 unit>
• Settings at No. 1 unit (main unit)
Switch on outdoor unit control PCB Action
System address (SW2, SW1) No change
No. of indoor units (SW4, SW3) No change
No. of outdoor units (SW6) Subtract the number of failed units from the current setting.
Outdoor unit No. (SW5) No change

• Settings at normal outdoor units other than the No. 1 unit

No particular changes

• Settings at the failed outdoor unit

No particular changes
However, close all service valves (gas tubes, liquid tube, and balance tube) at the failed outdoor unit, and dis-
connect the wiring between the outdoor units.

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CAUTION After recovery work is completed, wire the communication lines between indoor
and outdoor units again. If it not finished yet, an alarm is emitted immediately.

(2) Adjusting the refrigerant for backup operation

During backup operation, all of the service valves on the failed unit are closed. However, if a check of the
backup operating conditions shows that the amount of gas is low, recover the refrigerant from the failed outdoor
unit. If the amount of gas is too high, collect refrigerant at the failed outdoor unit.
Recovering refrigerant
With the normal outdoor units operating in cooling, monitor the operating condition and open/close the gas tube
service valve on the failed outdoor unit where all the service valves were closed. In this way, recover refriger-
ant from the failed outdoor unit in order to adjust the amount of refrigerant in the system.
After adjusting the amount of refrigerant, close the gas tube valve at the failed outdoor unit.
2 Collecting refrigerant in the failed outdoor unit
• Short-circuit the AP pin (CN24) on the control PCB of the failed outdoor unit where the service valves are
closed, then turn the power ON. Also disconnect the wiring between the outdoor units.
• With the normal outdoor units operating, monitor the operating condition and open/close the liquid tube ser-
vice valve on the failed outdoor unit where all the service valves were closed. In this way, collect refrigerant
in the failed outdoor unit in order to adjust the amount of refrigerant in the system.
• After adjusting the amount of refrigerant, turn OFF the power at the failed outdoor unit, release the short-
circuit at the AP pin, and close the liquid tube valve at the failed outdoor unit.
* Refrigerant recovery is not affected by the power status of the failed outdoor unit. However, collecting
refrigerant in the failed outdoor unit is affected by whether the power at that outdoor unit can be turned ON.
If the power cannot be turned ON, use a refrigerant recovery device and recover the refrigerant into a
recovery cylinder in order to adjust the amount of refrigerant in the system.

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4. Recovering Refrigerant Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

The following equipment and tools are required:

Jumper wire with clips, adjustable wrench, set of manifold gauge valves specially designed for refrigerant R410A
only, vacuum pump, refrigerant recovery unit, pre-purged refrigerant cylinder for recovery, flathead screwdriver,
and outdoor unit maintenance remote controller.

4-1. Refrigerant Recovery Procedures (from outdoor unit)

(1) Turn off the power of the outdoor unit beforehand (at power mains).
(2) Fully close each service valve on the liquid tube, gas tubes, and the balance tube of the outdoor unit.
(3) Connect the outdoor unit’s high-pressure and low-pressure outlet ports with the Hi and Lo sides of the mani-
fold gauge valves using hoses. (Fig. 3)
The remaining refrigerant in the faulty outdoor unit may create internal pressure.
CAUTION Before connecting hoses, be sure to confirm that each of the manifold gauge
valves is tightly closed. Note that the connection ports employ Schrader-
type push-to-release valves. 2
(4) Connect the manifold gauge valves, refrigerant recovery unit, and recovery cylinder using hoses. To avoid the
entry of air into the refrigerant tubing, carry out this connection work carefully. (Fig. 3)

For detailed procedures such as connecting the refrigerant recovery unit with the
CAUTION recovery cylinder and methods used for recovery, follow the specific instructions
that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

(5) Locate the AP (Air Purge) pins on the control PCB in the faulty outdoor unit and short them using the clips of
the jumper wire. Then restore electrical power to the outdoor unit.
By short-circuiting the AP pins, each solenoid valve in the outdoor unit is forcibly
CAUTION opened as soon as power comes on, which releases all remaining refrigerant into
the recovery cylinder. Since neglecting this procedure may leave some refrigerant
in the system, it is important that you carry out this step.
(6) Carry out refrigerant recovery.
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that
CAUTION came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

High-pressure outlet port

Manifold (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
gauge
Lo Hi
Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Refrigerant
recovery unit
Suction tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Refrigerant recovery cylinder

Fig. 3

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4-2. Refrigerant Recovery Procedures (Indoor Unit)

The flowchart below shows the refrigerant recovery procedures you must follow when replacing or repairing the
indoor unit due to trouble in the refrigerant circuit.

START

4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units)

Ball valve is provided in the indoor unit Turn off all equipment in system
4-2-3. Refrigerant recovery
YES NO procedures (2)
4-2-2. Refrigerant recovery Replace or repair faulty unit
procedures (1)

Check for leakage in repaired unit

Turn off all equipment in system

When replacing or repairing a faulty Evacuate air from repaired unit

unit, let other normal indoor units run
2 (excluding indoor unit where refrigerant
is recovered)
NO
Fig. 2
Charge refrigerant in repaired unit
(Amount of charge should equal that
YES recovered by refrigerant recovery unit)
Power can independently be turned off Modify power to permit turning off
for indoor unit where refrigerant is power to refrigerant-recovered
recovered NO indoor units independently Ready for operation
YES
END
Change controllable number of indoor
units (including changes in group
control and integrated-control settings)

Other indoor units can operate normally

Replace or repair faulty unit

Check for leakage in repaired unit ★

Replace or repair faulty unit
Evacuate air from repaired unit ★
Check for leakage in repaired unit ★
Charge refrigerant in repaired unit ★
(Amount of charge should equal that
recovered by refrigerant recovery unit) Evacuate air in repaired unit ★

Change controllable number of indoor Charge refrigerant in repaired unit ★

units (including changes in group (Amount of charge should equal that
control and integrated-control settings) recovered by refrigerant recovery unit)

Open ball valve Open the ball valve

Ready for normal operation Ready for normal operation

END END

Service work performed on indoor units is done simultaneously using the service ports at the liquid (narrow tube) side and the
gas (wide tube) side ball valves. Refer to each section in the “Installation Instructions” on refrigerant charging, leak checking, and
evacuation procedures.

4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units)

(1) If the remote controller (CZ-RTC2) is used for maintenance of the outdoor unit
1 Connect the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller to the RC connector (CN73) (3P) (BLU) on any one
of the outdoor unit control PCBs. Then start a test run of all units. (Press and hold the (CHECK) button for
4 seconds or longer.)
2 Press the (MODE) button and change to cooling operation and ensure that the cooling is per-formed.
Refer to the test run service manual for the detail of the outdoor maintenance remote controller operation. It
may be possible to determine whether operation is cooling or heating by touching the gas tubing.
Cooling : low temperature (20℃ or lower)
Heating : high temperature (60℃ or higher)

The gas tubing becomes hot (60℃ or higher) in heating mode. Be careful so as
CAUTION not to be burnt when touching the tubing.

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(2) If the remote controller (CZ-RTC2) is not available for maintenance of the outdoor unit
1 Determine the outdoor unit where the unit No. setting (SW5) (3P DIP switch) (Blue) on the outdoor unit
control PCB is set to No. 1.
2 Short-circuit the test-run pin (CN22) on the PCB to start test run operation.
3 Leave the unit running for a while, and touch the gas tubing with fingers to determine whether the unit is
running in cooling or heating mode.
If it is in heating, follow the step and later procedures.
Cooling : low temperature (20Υ or lower)
Heating : high temperature (60Υ or higher)

The gas tubing becomes hot (60Υ or higher) in heating mode. Be careful so as
CAUTION
not to be burnt when touching the tubing.

4 Release the short-circuit at the CHECK pin (CN23) on the outdoor unit control PCB of the No. 1 unit. Then 2
short-circuit the STOP pin (CN28) to stop operation.
5 Short-circuit the COOL pin (CN40) on the outdoor unit control PCB of the No. 1 unit.
6 Short-circuit the CHECK pin (CN23) on the PCB to start test run operation.

4-2-2. Refrigerant recovery procedures (1) (using indoor unit ball valve)
(1) If a ball valve with a service port has been provided in the indoor unit as shown in Fig. 4, follow the instructions
given in (2) through (6) below. If the service port is instead located in the outdoor side, follow the instructions in
“4-2-3. Refrigerant recovery procedures (2).”
(2) After running the unit in Cooling mode for about 5 minutes as described in “4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all
units),” fully close the liquid tube ball valve.
(3) Run the unit in Cooling mode for 10 to 20 minutes more.
(4) Fully close the gas tube ball valve, and stop the operation of all units.
(5) Use hoses to connect the manifold gauge valves, refrigerant recovery unit, and refrigerant recovery cylinder
with each other. (Fig. 4) Do each connection quickly to prevent air from entering the tubing.

Remaining refrigerant may create internal pressure, therefore care should be

CAUTION
taken when connecting the hoses.

(6) Recover the remaining refrigerant from the indoor unit using the refrigerant recovery unit.

NOTE
To determine completion of refrigerant Ball valve (separately purchased) Service port

recovery, follow the instructions that Suction tube

Outdoor
came with the refrigerant recovery unit. unit Discharge tube
side
Liquid tube

Manifold Solenoid Solenoid

gauge valve kit valve kit
Lo Hi

Refrigerant
recovery
unit

Refrigerant recovery cylinder

Indoor unit
Fig. 4

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4. Recovering Refrigerant Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

4-2-3. Refrigerant recovery procedures (2): Indoor unit with no ball valve equipped
Refrigerant in all indoor units and the refrigerant tubing circuit can be pumped into the outdoor unit. The maximum
refrigerant storage capacity per a single outdoor unit is approx. 15 kg to 20 kg. Thus, in order to collect all
refrigerant from the system, a separate refrigerant recovery unit is necessary. Follow these procedures to correctly
perform pump down.
Perform work correctly, according to the work procedures given below.
1 Connect the manifold gauge to the high- and low-pressure outlet ports on the outdoor unit where pump down
will be performed. Be sure that no air enters the tubing at this time.
Fully close the discharge tube valve on the outdoor unit where pump down will be performed.
2 Follow the instructions in “4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units)” and operate all units in Cooling mode for
approximately 5 minutes. Then fully close the liquid tube valve on the outdoor unit where pump down will be
performed.
3 When the high-pressure gauge reaches 2.8 MPa or higher, or the low-pressure gauge reaches 0.5 MPa or
2 below, at the outdoor unit where pump down is being performed, press the ON/OFF button on the outdoor
unit maintenance remote controller to stop operation at all units. Then immediately fully close the suction tube
valve on the outdoor unit where pump down is being performed.
* If the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller is unavailable, short-circuit the STOP pin (CN28).

It is not necessary to recover the refrigerant from the balance tube. Therefore do
CAUTION
not operate the balance tube valve.

4 Turn off power to all equipment in the system. Then pull out the RC1 connector (4P) (BLU) (CN75) on the out-
door control PCB in the outdoor unit for which pump down has been completed.
* By pulling out the RC1 connector, communication between the main and the sub outdoor units will be isolated.
5 Change the setting of controllable outdoor unit numbers (reduce by 1 unit).
* If the setting is incorrect, the E30 alarm (outdoor unit serial communication signal error) occurs and the unit
will not operate.
6 Turn on power for all equipment in the system and let the remaining outdoor units run in Cooling mode.
7 Repeat steps 1 and 2 and complete pump down for all outdoor units.
8 Using hoses with Schrader-type push-to-release valves, connect the manifold gauge valves to the suction line
service port, the discharge line service port and the liquid line service port in the next outdoor unit to undergo
pump down. (Fig. 5)

Remaining refrigerant in the system may cause internal pressure. Check that each
CAUTION
valve on the manifold gauge is tightly closed. A Schrader-type push-to-release
valve is provided for each connection port.

9 Use hoses to connect the manifold gauge valves, refrigerant recovery unit, and refrigerant recovery cylinder.
Quickly connect each part to prevent air from entering the tubing.
10 Recover remaining refrigerant from the inter-unit tubing and indoor units using the refrigerant recovery unit.

NOTE
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

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4. Recovering Refrigerant Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) Oil balance tube service port
(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)

Manifold
gauge
Lo Hi

High-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Refrigerant
recovery unit Liquid tube service port
2
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Discharge tube service port
Refrigerant recovery cylinder (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Suction tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
3

Fig. 5

4-3. Recovery of Refrigerant from Entire System

(1) Turn off power to the entire outdoor system.
(2) Short-circuit the AP pins (CN24) on the outdoor control PCB of all outdoor units, then supply power
to the outdoor units.
* By short-circuiting the AP pins and supplying power to the outdoor units, the solenoid valve in each unit is
forcibly opened and all remaining refrigerant can be recovered.
(3) If any unit has encountered a power failure, follow the instructions in “4-1. Refrigerant Recovery Procedures
(from outdoor units)” and perform refrigerant recovery for the faulty outdoor unit.
(4) Connect the manifold gauge to the high- and low-pressure outlet ports (Schrader-type valves) on any outdoor
unit. (Fig. 5)
Remaining refrigerant may create internal pressure, therefore care should be
CAUTION
taken when connecting the hoses.

(5) Connect the manifold gauge valves, refrigerant recovery unit, and refrigerant recovery cylinder. Quickly connect
each part to prevent air from entering the tubing.
(6) Check that each service valve of the gas tubes, liquid tube, and the balance tube for the outdoor unit has
opened, then perform refrigerant recovery.
* If only a single outdoor unit is installed, the balance tube is not used. Therefore, leave this valve closed.

NOTE
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

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5. Checking for Leakage After Repair Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

5-1. Pressure Check for Leakage of Outdoor Unit

After completing repair of the outdoor unit, carry out the following leakage check.
(1) Check that all service valves for gas tubes, liquid tube, and balance tube in the repaired outdoor unit (units
necessary to carry out the pressurized leak check) are fully closed.
(2) Connect the manifold gauge valves to the high- and low-pressure outlet ports of the outdoor unit.
(3) Feed nitrogen gas into the circuit until 3.8 MPa pressure is reached. If it is apparent that the nitrogen gas is not
entering the repaired section, interrupt the feeding. Short-circuit the AP pins (CN24) on the outdoor unit control
PCB, turn on power to run the outdoor unit, then resume feeding nitrogen.
(4) Apply soapy water to the repaired part (such as a newly brazed part), and briefly inspect for any leakage. If
there are any leaks, bubbles will show on the tubing surface.
* To continue the air-tight check after the brief leak inspection, turn on power while short-circuiting the AP pins.
Again feed nitrogen gas to obtain a system pressure of 3.8 MPa. Then measure both the outdoor ambient
temperature and the pressure in the system. Leave the system in this state for 1 full day and night, and again
2 measure the outdoor ambient temperature and pressure (to determine any reduced values). During the
inspection, it is recommended that an awning or cover be used to shield the unit in case of rain. If no problem
is found, purge all nitrogen from the system.

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

High-pressure outlet port

Manifold (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
gauge
Lo Hi Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Nitrogen gas

Discharge tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Suction tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Oil balance tube service port

(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)

Fig. 6

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Evacuating System
6. Evacuating System Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

This procedure is carried out to ensure there is no remaining refrigerant or other gases (nitrogen, etc.) in the
repaired outdoor unit and tubing.

6-1. Evacuating Repaired Outdoor Unit

(1) Check that each service valve of the gas tubes, liquid tube, and balance tube in the outdoor unit are fully closed.
(2) Connect the manifold gauge valves to the high-pressure and low-pressure sensor outlets of the outdoor unit.
(Fig. 7)
(3) Connect the manifold gauge valves to the vacuum pump.
* If the AP pins (CN24) on the outdoor control PCB have already been short-circuited, step (4) is not necessary.
(4) Turn off power to the repaired outdoor unit and short-circuit the AP (Air Purge) pins on the outdoor control PCB.

By short-circuiting the AP pins and turning on power to the outdoor unit, all elec-
CAUTION tronic valves in the outdoor unit are forcibly opened and any remaining nitrogen
gas can be recovered. Failure to perform this procedure may result in nitrogen gas 2
remaining in the refrigerant circuit and causing operating problems. Therefore,
never skip this step.

(5) Turn the power ON at the outdoor unit where vacuum will be applied. Then run the vacuum pump and continue
evacuation until the vacuum condition falls to less than –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr}.

To ensure proper evacuation, refer to the operating instructions that came with
CAUTION
the vacuum pump.

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) Oil balance tube service port
(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)

Manifold
gauge
Lo Hi

High-pressure outlet port

Vacuum pump
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Discharge tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Suction tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Fig. 7

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7. Charging Compressor Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

7-1. If Refrigerant Has Already Been Charged to Outdoor Unit

Be sure to use an exclusive oil-charging tank for charging compressor oil. Prior to charging, carry out vacuum drying
inside the tank and take care that no air (in the form of bubbles) is permitted to enter the tank.
The oil charging procedures are given below.
*The receiver tank used for maintenance may be used as an exclusive oil-charging tank.

(DPR : CV6230817937)
When installing the oil-charging
tank to the refrigerant system to
serve as a safety bypass circuit Nipple
for refrigerant, connect it to the
gas tube service port carefully to
avoid releasing refrigerant into the (Receiver-tank:

2 atmosphere.
Packless valve
CV6380152988)

Perform oil charging

CAUTION
work carefully so that no
liquid refrigerant enters
the charging tank.
Fig. 8

(1) Evacuation drying in oil-charging tank

With the lower side valve fully closed, open the upper side valve and connect it to the vacuum pump via the
manifold gauge valves as shown below. Run the vacuum pump and evacuate the tank until the pressure falls to
below –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr} for the evacuation drying. After the evacuation drying is finished, fully close
the upper valve. Next, fully close the manifold gauge valves and stop the vacuum pump.

To ensure proper evacuation, refer to the operating instructions that came with
CAUTION the vacuum pump.

Open Close
Manifold gauge Upper side
Lo Hi valve

Close

Lower side
Vacuum pump valve

Fig. 9

(2) Charging compressor oil into oil-charging tank

Connect a piece of pipe to the lower valve and then insert the other end deeply into the bottom of the oil con-
tainer. Make sure you avoid letting any air be sucked into the tube. Next, run the vacuum pump and open the
manifold gauge valves, then open the upper and lower valves to begin charging oil into the charging tank.

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7. Charging Compressor Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Close Open
Lo Hi
Upper valve
Manifold gauge

Close Open

Lower valve
Vacuumpump
pump Oil
Vacuum

Fig. 10 2
When the predetermined amount of oil has been charged into the oil-charging tank, immediately close the lower
valve. Next, run the vacuum pump until the system pressure reaches lower than -101kPa {-755mmHg, 5 Torr}.
Close the upper valve and then, stop the vacuum pump.

Do this operation quickly because compressor oil easily absorbs moisture from the
3 CAUTION
air.

(3) Charging compressor oil into outdoor unit

Connect the lower valve to the low-pressure outlet (with Schrader-type push-to-release valve) in the outdoor
unit to be oil-charged, and then connect the high-pressure outlet (with push-to-release valve) to the upper valve
via the manifold gauge valves (at Hi-pressure gauge side). In addition, connect the gas tube service port (with
push-to-release valve) to the DPR (Discharge Pressure Regulator). Carry out the connection work quickly to
avoid letting air enter.
• The hoses may be subject to internal pressure from the refrigerant inside the outdoor
CAUTION unit. A Schrader-type push-to-release valve is provided at each connection port.
• Since the DPR valve opens at pressures of 2.5 MPa and above, be sure to connect the
DPR to the gas tube service port (low-pressure side).

High-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
DPR

Suction tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) Upper valve
Discharge tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
se
Liquid tube service port Clo
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Oil balance tube service port

(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)
se
Clo

Manifold gauge Lower valve

Lo Hi

Fig. 11

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7. Charging Compressor Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Next follow the instructions in “4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units)” at the outdoor unit where oil will be charged,
and start cooling operation at all units. When the operating conditions have stabilized, perform steps 1, 2, and 3
in sequence and open the valves. When this is done, the refrigerant pressure from operation forces the oil out of
the oil charge tank, and oil is charged into the outdoor unit from the low-pressure outlet port. From time to time
close the upper valve on the top of the oil charge tank (only this valve) and shake the tank to check the amount of
remaining oil.

High-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) DPR

Suction tube service port

2 (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Discharge tube service port Procedure 2:
Upper valve

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) Open the upper valve

Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Oil balance tube service port

(For 7.94mm-dia. connector) Procedure 1:
3 Open High-side manifold
gauge valve Lower
valve
Manifold gauge
Lo Hi Procedure 3:
Open the lower valve

Connect to
refrigerant
recovery unit

Fig. 12

To terminate the oil charging work, do as follows:

To end the charge process, first close the valve on the high-pressure side of the manifold gauge. Then wait several
tens of seconds after the pressure display on the manifold gauge low-pressure gauge stabilizes (in order to equal-
ize the pressure with the low-pressure outlet port and to vaporize the refrigerant in the charge tank). Then perform
steps 1 and 3 in sequence and fully close the valves. Finally, connect the refrigerant recovery unit to the Lo-gauge
side, shut down all indoor and outdoor units, and then recover the remaining refrigerant in the oil-charging tank,
manifold gauge valves, and connecting hoses. Perform these procedures quickly and securely so that no air can
enter. After, charge the necessary amount of new refrigerant by referring to the “Installation Instructions” that came
with the outdoor unit.

NOTE
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

7-2. If Outdoor Unit Has Not Been Charged with Refrigerant

When a compressor has been replaced or in any other case where the outdoor unit has not been charged with
refrigerant, first charge with refrigerant then follow the instructions in “7-1. If Refrigerant Has Already Been Charged
to Outdoor Unit” and charge with oil.
Or, alternatively, follow the procedure below.
(1) Connect a tube to the oil outlet port on the outdoor unit to be charged with oil. Insert the other end of the tube into
the oil container.
(2) Follow the instructions in “6. Evacuating System,” and apply vacuum to the outdoor unit to be charged with oil.
When this is done, oil is charged into the outdoor unit through the oil outlet port.
(3) When the unit has been charged with the designated amount of oil, stop the vacuum pump.

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7. Charging Compressor Oil Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

CAUTION The oil absorbs moisture readily. This work must be completed quickly.

Low-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

High-pressure outlet port

Manifold gauge
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) 2
Lo Hi Liquid tube service port
(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Discharge tube service port
Vacuum pump (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Suction tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)
Oil
Oil balance tube service port
(For 7.94mm-dia. connector)

Fig. 13

7-3. Charging Additional Compressor Oil (after replacing compressor)

The rated amount of oil is pre-charged in the compressors as given below:

Model name Compressor model Q'ty Pre-charged amount of oil (liters)

U-8MF2R7B(E) 5JD650ZBA22 1 1.6
U-10MF2R7B(E) 5JD650ZBA22 1 1.6
5JD650ZBA22 1 1.6
U-12MF2R8B(E)
C-SDN453H8B 1 1.7
5JD650ZBA22 1 1.6
U-14MF2R8B(E)
C-SDN453H8B 1 1.7

When replacing a faulty compressor, be sure to first measure the amount of remaining oil in the compressor.
Charge additional new oil equal to the difference in the remaining oil and the rated amount as listed above.

For example: Type of replaced compressor: C-SDN453H8B

Remaining oil in the removed compressor: 2.2 L

Additional oil to be charged: 2.2 L (remaining oil in the removed compressor) – 1.7 L (rated oil amount) = 0.5 L
* If the result is a negative amount (remaining oil in the removed compressor is less than the rated amount), it is not
necessary to discharge the extra oil from the system.
For the method used for additional oil charging after compressor replacement, refer to “7-1. If Refrigerant Has
Already Been Charged to Outdoor Unit.”

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8. Pumping Out Refrigerant from Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

Required equipment and tools: Jumper wire with clips, adjustable wrench, set of manifold gauge valves for the
refrigerant R410A, refrigerant recovery unit, pre-purged refrigerant cylinder for
recovery, flathead screwdriver, and outdoor unit maintenance remote controller.
This work is performed in order to collect the refrigerant from an outdoor unit where repairs (other than compressor
replacement) will be performed into other outdoor units and indoor units, and the refrigerant tubing.

8-1. If Remote Controller (CZ-RTC2) is Used for Maintenance of Outdoor Unit

(1) Refer to “3. Backup Operation” and perform backup operation.
(2) Connect the manifold gauge valves at the Lo side to the low-pressure outlet port of the outdoor unit to be
repaired. Also connect the refrigerant recovery cylinder to any one of the normal outdoor units at the liquid
line service port (Schrader-type push-to-release valve). Perform the connection work quickly so that no air is
allowed to enter. (Fig. 14)
* Connecting the refrigerant recovery cylinder is done to prevent pressure from rising excessively during backup
2 operation by recovering the refrigerant from the outdoor unit to be repaired.
(Measure the weight of the refrigerant and cylinder itself beforehand and provide sufficient safety measures,
such as installing a high-pressure cutout in the circuit.)
The hoses may be subject to internal pressure from the refrigerant inside the out-
CAUTION door unit. Check that the manifold gauge valves are fully closed beforehand. A
Schrader-type push-to-release valve is provided at each connection port.

(3) Connect the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller to the RC connector (CN73) (3P) (BLU) on the out-
door unit control PCB of the outdoor unit to be repaired. Then start a test run of all units. (Press and hold the
(CHECK) button for 4 seconds or longer.)
(4) Use the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller to check the operating status of the indoor units. Check
that all units are operating in Heating mode. For details concerning operation of the outdoor unit maintenance
remote controller, refer to the “Outdoor unit maintenance remote controller” item. It is also possible to check the
operating conditions either in cooling or heating mode by touching the gas tube.
Cooling mode: low temperature (20℃ or lower)
Heating mode: high temperature (60℃ or higher)

The gas tubing becomes hot (60°C or higher) in heating. Be careful so as not to be
CAUTION
burnt when touching the tubing.

(5) Close the suction tube and balance tube on the outdoor unit to be repaired. Then slowly close the liquid tube
service valve.
(6) When the low pressure at the outdoor unit to be repaired reaches 0.5 MPa or below, press the ON/OFF button
on the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller to stop all the units. Then immediately fully close the gas
tube valve on that outdoor unit.
While closing the valves, the rise in discharge temperature or another factor may
CAUTION cause a protective device to activate, stopping the operation of the outdoor unit. If this
occurs, immediately fully close the gas tube valve on the outdoor unit to be repaired.

(7) Connect the high-pressure gauge side of the manifold gauge to the high-pressure outlet port on the outdoor
unit to be repaired, and connect the manifold gauge to the refrigerant recovery device. Be sure that no air enters
the tubing at this time.

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(8) Short-circuit the AP pin on the outdoor unit control PCB of the unit to be repaired. Then turn ON the outdoor
unit power.

When the AP pin is short-circuited and the power is turned ON, all solenoid valves
CAUTION in the outdoor unit are forced open, allowing the refrigerant to be recovered from all
tubes which are separated by solenoid valves. If this work is not performed, it will not
be possible to recover all of the refrigerant at the refrigerant recovery device. Be sure
to perform this step.
Open both Hi- and Lo-side valves on the manifold gauge valves, and recover the refrigerant remaining in the
outdoor unit. After that, measure the amount of recovered refrigerant.

NOTE
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.
2
8-2. If Remote Controller is Not Available for maintenance of Outdoor Unit
(1) Refer to “3. Backup Operation” and perform backup operation.
(2) Connect the manifold gauge valves at the Lo-side to the low-pressure outlet port of the outdoor unit to be
repaired. Also connect the refrigerant recovery cylinder to any one of the normal outdoor units at the liquid
line service port (Schrader-type push-to-release valve). Perform the connection work quickly so that no air is
allowed to enter. (Fig. 14)
* Connecting the refrigerant recovery cylinder is done to prevent pressure from rising excessively during the
backup operation by recovering the refrigerant from the outdoor unit to be repaired.
(Measure the weight of the refrigerant and cylinder itself beforehand and provide sufficient safety measures,
such as installing a high-pressure cutout in the circuit.)

The hoses may be subject to internal pressure from the refrigerant inside the out-
CAUTION door unit. Check that the manifold gauge valves are fully closed beforehand.
A Schrader-type push-to-release valve is provided at each connection port.

(3) Determine the outdoor unit where the unit No. setting (SW5)(3P DIP switch)(BLU) on the outdoor unit control
PCB is set to No.1.
(4) Short-circuit the CHECK pin (CN23) to start operation.
(5) Leave the unit running for a while, and then touch the gas tubing with fingers to determine whether the unit is
running in cooling or heating mode. If it is in heating, follow the step (6) and later procedures.
Cooling : low temperature (20℃ or lower)
Heating : high temperature (60℃ or higher).

The gas tubing becomes hot (60°C or higher) in heating mode. Be careful so as not to
CAUTION
be burnt when touching the tubing.

(6) When the unit is operating in heating mode, release the short-circuit at the test-run pin on the outdoor unit con-
trol PCB of the No. 1 unit. Then short-circuit the STOP pin (CN28) to stop operation.
(7) Short-circuit the COOL pin (CN40) on the outdoor unit control PCB of the No. 1 unit.
* Switching of the 4-way valve occurs immediately before operation starts. Therefore it does not change at this
time. (Mode change cannot be judged from the sound.)
(8) Short-circuit the CHECK pin (CN23) to start operation, leave the unit running for a while. Touch the gas tubing
with fingers to determine whether the unit is running in cooling.

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Out Refrigerant
Refrigerantfrom
fromOutdoor
OutdoorUnit
Unit Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

(9) Close the gas tube and balance tube on the outdoor unit to be repaired. Then slowly close the liquid tube ser-
vice valve.
* When the low pressure at the outdoor unit to be repaired reaches 0.5 MPa or below, pull out the SCT connec-
tor (2P) (YEL) (CN65) from the outdoor unit control PCB of that outdoor unit. Then immediately fully close the
gas tube valve on that outdoor unit.
* Pulling out the SCT connector immediately stops all of the outdoor units.

While closing the valves, the rise in discharge temperature or another factor may
CAUTION cause a protective device to activate, stopping the operation of the outdoor unit. If this
occurs, immediately fully close the gas tube valve on the outdoor unit to be repaired.

(10) Connect the high-pressure gauge side of the manifold gauge to the high-pressure outlet port on the outdoor
unit to be repaired, and connect the manifold gauge to the refrigerant recovery device. Be sure that no air
enters the tubing at this time.
2 (11) Open both Hi- and Lo-side valves on the manifold gauge valves, and recover the refrigerant remaining in the
outdoor unit. After that, measure the amount of recovered refrigerant.

NOTE
To determine the completion of refrigerant recovery, follow the instructions that came with the refrigerant recovery unit.

Faulty outdoor unit Other outdoor unit

Low-pressure outlet port High-pressure outlet port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector) (for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Liquid tube service port

(for ø7.94mm-dia connector)

Manifold gauge
Lo Hi

Refrigerant
recovery
Connect to cylinder
refrigerant
recovery unit
Measuring scale

Fig. 14

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Compressor
9. Compressor Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures

9-1. Compressor Trouble Diagnosis and Check Methods

Generally, compressor failures can be classified into the following categories.
(1) Mechanical trouble (A) Locking (intrusion of foreign objects, galling, etc.)
(B) Pressure rise failure (damaged valve, seal, bearing, or other component)
(C) Noise (damaged stator rotor, valve, or other component)
(2) Electrical trouble (A) Coil burning
(B) Open circuit
(C) Insulation failure
(D) Short circuit
Trouble diagnosis is based on the following remote controller displays:

Display Compressor Not present in model

[H03]
Compressor 1
(INV compressor)
2
Compressor 2 U-8MF2R7B(E),
[H11] [H12] [H13]
(Constant-speed compressor 1) U-10MF2R7B(E)

A judgment is made based on factors that include the following:

Coil resistance (varies depending on the compressor), insulation resistance, current, leakage breaker operation,
oil and refrigerant fouling, odor, pressure, and noise
Reference:
Insulation resistance (Use a DC 500 V insulation resistance meter and measure the insulation resistance
between the electrified and non-electrified parts.)
(a) Motor Min. 300 M
(b) Compressor Min. 100 M (servicing part)
(c) Unit Min. 10 M (This is due to the presence of refrigerant, which decreases
the insulation resistance.)
* Minimum insulation resistance as required by generally accepted requirements is 1 M .
JUDGMENT START

Is there burning of the failed Follow the instructions in

compressor motor? “2. Discharging Compressor Oil”
NO
and drain the oil from the failed
YES
compressor. Then inspect.
Follow the instructions in Is the color phase 4.0 or above, or is a
“2. Discharging Compressor Oil” and sharp odor present?
drain the oil from all compressors in the YES
same system. Then inspect. NO

Are there 2 or more outdoor units where

the compressor oil color phase is 4.0 or
higher or where a sharp odor is
present? NO

YES
Go to “9-2-3. Replacing all Go to “9-2-2. Replacing all Go to “9-2-1. Replacing only the
compressors in a system.” compressors in a failed unit.” failed compressor.”

Follow the instructions in “9-2-4. Dry Follow the instructions in

core cleaning” and perform dry core “9-2-4. Dry core cleaning” and
cleaning of all outdoor units. perform dry core cleaning of the
failed outdoor unit.

Reference: Symptoms of motor burning

1. Ground fault results in breaker operation.
2. Short circuit results in different coil resistance at different phases.
3. Open circuit

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9-2. Replacing the Compressor(s)

9-2-1. Replacing only the failed compressor
(1) If backup operation is required, follow the instructions in “3. Backup Operation” and engage backup operation.
(2) Follow the instructions in “9-3. Removing Compressor” and replace the failed compressor.
(3) Fully close the high- and low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, then stop the vacuum pump.
(4) Disconnect the manifold gauge from vacuum pump. Connect the manifold gauge to the cylinder where the
refrigerant was recovered. At this time, be careful that air does not enter the tubing.
(5) Open the valve on the refrigerant recovery cylinder and the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge to
charge with refrigerant. At this time, the low-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge remains fully closed.

If the recovered refrigerant becomes mixed with another refrigerant or another gas
CAUTION (such as nitrogen or air), do not use the recovered refrigerant for charging. Charge
with the designated amount of new refrigerant.

2 (6) When charging has been completed with an amount of new refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered
refrigerant, or when charging with the same amount of new refrigerant has not been completed but no more
refrigerant will enter the unit, fully close the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge. Next, turn the
power OFF at the repaired outdoor unit, then remove the short circuit at the AP pin (CN24). Finally, fully open
all valves on the gas tube, liquid tube, and balance tube.
However, leave the balance tube fully closed if only a single outdoor unit is installed.
(7) If backup operation was engaged, follow the instructions in “3. Backup Operation” and perform backup opera-
tion recovery.
(8) If charging with an amount of new refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered refrigerant was not possible,
fully close the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge. Then, while the unit is operating in “4-2-1.
Cooling operation (for all units)”, open the low-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge and charge with
the designated amount of refrigerant.

When charging with liquid refrigerant, add refrigerant a little at a time in order to
CAUTION
prevent liquid back-flow.

(9) Fully close the low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, follow the instructions in “7. Charging Com-
pressor Oil,” and charge with oil if necessary.
(10) Remove the manifold gauge.

The connecting port employs a Schrader-type push-to-release valve. When discon-

CAUTION
necting the hose, pressure will be applied from the refrigerant in the outdoor unit.

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9-2-2. Replacing all compressors in a failed unit

(1) Follow the instructions in “2. Discharging Compressor Oil” and drain the oil from the oil separator in the failed
unit. Measure the amount of drained oil.
(2) If backup operation is required, follow the instructions in “3. Backup Operation” and engage backup operation.
(3) Follow the instructions in “9-3. Removing Compressors” and replace all compressors in the failed unit.
(4) Fully close the high- and low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, then stop the vacuum pump.
(5) Disconnect the manifold gauge from the vacuum pump. Connect the manifold gauge to the refrigerant cylinder.
At this time, be careful that air does not enter the tubing.

Do not reuse the recovered refrigerant. Use a refrigerant cylinder that contains new
CAUTION
refrigerant.

(6) Open the valve on the refrigerant cylinder, and open the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge
(with the low-pressure gauge valve closed). When charging has been completed with an amount of new
2
refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered refrigerant, or when charging with the same amount of new
refrigerant has not been completed but no more refrigerant will enter the unit, fully close the high-pressure
gauge valve on the manifold gauge. Next, turn the power OFF at the repaired outdoor unit, then remove the
short circuit at the AP pin (CN24). Finally, fully open all valves on the gas tube, liquid tube, and balance tube.
However, leave the balance tube fully closed if only a single outdoor unit is installed.
(7) If backup operation was engaged, follow the instructions in “3. Backup Operation” and perform backup opera-
tion recovery.
(8) If charging with an amount of new refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered refrigerant was not possible,
fully close the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge. Then, while the unit is operating according to
“4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units),” open the low-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge and charge
with the designated amount of refrigerant.

When charging with liquid refrigerant, add refrigerant a little at a time in order to
CAUTION
prevent liquid back-flow.

(9) Fully close the low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, follow the instructions in “7. Charging Com-
pressor Oil,” and charge with the necessary amount of oil. Also add an amount of oil that is equivalent to the
amount that was drained from the oil separator.
(10) Remove the manifold gauge.

The connecting port employs a Schrader-type push-to-release valve. When discon-

CAUTION
necting the hose, pressure will be applied from the refrigerant in the outdoor unit.

(11) Follow the instructions in “9-2-4. Dry core cleaning” and perform dry core cleaning of the outdoor unit that
failed.

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9-2-3. Replacing all compressors in a system

(1) Follow the instructions in “2. Discharging Compressor Oil” and drain the oil from the oil separators in all out-
door units. Measure the amount of drained oil.
(2) Follow the instructions in “9-3. Removing Compressors” and replace all compressors in the system.
(3) Follow the instructions in “5. Checking for Leakage After Repair” and check for leaks at all outdoor units and in
the tubing.
(4) Follow the instructions in “6. Evacuating System” and apply vacuum to all outdoor units and tubing.
(5) Fully close the high- and low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, then stop the vacuum pump.
(6) Disconnect the manifold gauge from vacuum pump. Connect the manifold gauge to the refrigerant cylinder.
Be especially careful that air does not enter the tubing.

Do not reuse the recovered refrigerant. Use a refrigerant cylinder that contains unused
CAUTION
2 refrigerant.

(7) Open the valve on the refrigerant cylinder, and open the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge.
When charging has been completed with an amount of new refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered refrig-
erant, or when charging with the same amount of new refrigerant has not been completed but no more refriger-
ant will enter the unit, first turn the power OFF at the repaired outdoor unit, then remove the short circuit at the
AP pin (CN24). Then fully open all valves on the gas tube, liquid tube, and balance tube.
However, leave the balance tube fully closed if only a single outdoor unit is installed.
(8) If backup operation was engaged, follow the instructions in “3. Backup Operation” and perform backup opera-
tion recovery.
(9) If charging with an amount of new refrigerant equal to the amount of recovered refrigerant was not possible,
fully close the high-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge. Then, while the unit is operating in Cooling
mode, open the low-pressure gauge valve on the manifold gauge and charge with the designated amount of
refrigerant.

When charging with liquid refrigerant, add refrigerant a little at a time in order to
CAUTION
prevent liquid back-flow.

(10) Fully close the low-pressure gauge valves on the manifold gauge, follow the instructions in “7. Charging Com-
pressor Oil,” and charge with the necessary amount of oil. Also add an amount of oil that is equivalent to the
amount that was drained from the oil separators.
(11) Remove the manifold gauge.

The connecting port employs a Schrader-type valve. When disconnecting the hose,
CAUTION
pressure will be applied from the refrigerant in the outdoor unit.

(12) Follow the instructions in “9-2-4. Dry core cleaning” and perform dry core cleaning of all outdoor units.

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9-2-4. Dry core cleaning

If burning or other failures occur repeatedly at compressors within the same system, in many cases the cause is
acid, sludge, carbon, or other substances that remain in the refrigeration cycle as the result of insufficient cleaning.
If, when the oil is inspected, there is an outdoor unit where the oil color phase is 4.0 or higher, or where a sharp
odor is present, carry out all steps below to perform dry core cleaning.
And use the bidirectional dry core for refrigerant R410A.

(A) If a ball valve is installed on the outdoor unit

(1) Refer to “4-2-1. Cooling operation (for all units)” and operate all outdoor units in either Heating or Cooling mode.
(2) If all units are operated in Cooling mode, close first the liquid tube service valve then the ball valve on all out-
door units where dry cores will be attached.
If all units are operated in Heating mode, close first the ball valve then the liquid tube service valve on all out-
door units where dry cores will be attached.
* This step is performed in order to expel refrigerant from the tubing between the liquid tube service valve and
the ball valve. Approximately 4 – 5 seconds is a sufficient interval between closing each of the 2 valves. 2
(3) Press the ON/OFF button on the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller to stop the operation of all units.
* If the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller is not available, use the following method to stop the oper-
ation of all units:
Pull out the SCT connector (2P) (YEL) (CN65) from the outdoor unit control PCB of the unit where pump-down
is being performed. When the SCT connector is pulled out, alarm F12 (sensor trouble) immediately occurs and
all outdoor units stop operating. Be sure that you do NOT grasp the lead wire when pulling out the connector.
Removing any other connector may not cause the units to stop. Therefore be sure to pull out only the SCT
connector.
(4) Connect a refrigerant recovery device to the liquid tube service port (Schrader-type valve) of all outdoor units
where dry cores will be attached, then recover the refrigerant from the tubing. Be sure that no air enters the
tubing at this time.
When the hose is connected, internal pressure is applied by the remaining refrigerant
in the inter-unit tubing. The connection port employs a Schrader-type valve. To
CAUTION
determine when refrigerant recovery is compete, follow the instructions in the
instruction manual of the refrigerant recovery device.
(5) As shown in Fig. 15, disconnect the tube that runs from the liquid tube valve to the ball valve on all outdoor units
where dry cores will be attached. Then attach the dry cores.
(6) At all outdoor units where dry cores are attached, pressurize with 3.8 MPa of nitrogen from the liquid tube
service port and check for leaks.
(7) After evacuating all nitrogen gas from the tubing, apply vacuum from the liquid tube service port to all outdoor
units where dry cores are attached until the pressure is –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr} or less.
(8) Fully open the liquid tube valve and ball valve on all outdoor units where dry cores are attached.
(9) Operate all outdoor units for approximately 3 hours (in either Heating or Cooling mode).
(10) Follow the above procedure, and replace all dry cores with new dry cores.
(11) Operate all outdoor units for approximately 20 minutes (in either Heating or Cooling mode).
(12) Follow the instructions in “2. Discharging Compressor Oil” and drain a small amount of the oil from the oil separators
of all outdoor units where dry cores are attached. Check the color phase, odor, and other characteristics.
(13) If the results show that dry core cleaning is still necessary (for example, a color phase of 4.0 or higher)*, return
to Step 11 and repeat until the results are normal (including a color phase of 3.5 or less)*.
* Color sample sheet for degree of stain

CAUTION Perform another dry core replacement after approximately 30 hours of system operation.

(14) Perform steps (1) – (4), and remove all dry cores. Then connect the tubing between the liquid (narrow) tube
valves and the ball valves.
(15) At all outdoor units where dry cores were removed, pressurize with 3.8 MPa of nitrogen from the liquid tube service
port and check for leaks.

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(16) After evacuating all nitrogen gas from the tubing, apply vacuum to all outdoor units where dry cores were
removed until the pressure is –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr} or less.
(17) INSTALLATION: Refer to the “Information for the Person in Charge of Installation” items. Charge with an
amount of refrigerant equal to the amount that was recovered.

(B) If a ball valve is not installed on the outdoor unit

(1) Refer to “4-2-3. Refrigerant recovery procedures (2) : Indoor unit with no ball valve equipped. ” Perform pump
down of the refrigerant from all indoor units and inter-unit tubing to the outdoor unit side.
(2) Cut the liquid (narrow) tube at all outdoor units where dry cores will be attached, then attach the dry cores and
ball valves as shown in Fig. 15.
(3) For the next steps, refer to (6) – (17) in (A) on the previous page.

2 Cleaning dry core

Normal unit
Outdoor unit

Liquid tube service valve

Suction tube
Dry core (bidirectional: Discharge tube
for R410A refrigerant)

Ball valve
Liquid tube
Balance tube

Fig. 15

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9-3. Removing Compressors

When removing and installing compressors, use sufficient caution to ensure that moisture or other substances
do not enter the refrigerant tubing system.

9-3-1. Removing Compressors (for all models)

(1) After retrieving refrigerant from the system, perform nitrogen gas
replacement on the service port of the gas side service valve.
(2) Remove the insulator that the compressor is surrounded.
(3) Remove the lid on the compressor terminal plate.
Then disconnect the power cable and discharge sensor.
(4) Remove the crankcase heater.
(5) Remove the bolts (3 locations) on the foot of the compressor.
Then remove the washers and rubber spacers.
(6) Remove the welded parts (3 locations) as shown in the figure.
2

Protect the sensors and the surrounding

CAUTION
plates, rubber, lead wires, clamps, and
other items.

(7) Pull the compressor toward you.

Welded parts (3 locations)

INV compressor

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9-3-2. Removing Constant-Speed Compressors (for 12 and 14 horsepower models)

(1) After retrieving refrigerant from the system, perform nitrogen gas
replacement on the service port of the gas side service valve.
(2) Remove the insulator that the compressor is surrounded.
(3) Remove the lid on the compressor terminal plate.
Then disconnect the power cable and discharge sensor.
(4) Remove the crankcase heater.
(5) Remove the bolts (3 locations) on the foot of the compressor.
Then remove the washers and rubber spacers.
(6) Disconnect the tube-with-flare-nut for the constant-speed compressor.

NOTE If oil remaining in the compressor reaches the equalized

oil level, oil will come pouring out. Cover the tube in place
2 with waste cloth while watching out for oil leaks.
Then cap the disconnected tube and mount the flare nut
on the compressor. Tighten the flare nut with a seal
bonnet (1/4") in it.
(7) Remove the welded parts (2 locations) as shown in the figure.

INV compressor

Constant-speed compressor

Welded parts
(2 locations)

Tube-with-flare-nut
Constant-Speed Compressor

Protect the sensors and the surrounding

CAUTION
plates, rubber, lead wires, clamps, and
other items.

(8) Pull the compressor toward you.

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Contents Outdoor Unit Maintenance Remote Controller

3. OUTDOOR UNIT MAINTENANCE REMOTE CONTROLLER

1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
2. Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3. Ordinary Display Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4. Monitoring Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
5. Outdoor Unit Alarm History Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
6. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

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OUTDOOR UNIT MAINTENANCE REMOTE [Service Checker Section]

CONTROLLER (CZ-RTC2) for 3WAY SYSTEM
n About the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller
The outdoor unit utilizes nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) on
its PCB. This allows EEPROM data to replace the setting
switches that were present on previous PCBs. The outdoor
unit maintenance remote controller is used to set and change
these EEPROM data.
In addition to setting and checking the outdoor unit EEPROM
data, this remote controller can also be used to monitor the
outdoor unit alarm history, monitor the various indoor and
outdoor temperatures, and check the indoor unit connection
status (number of units, operating mode, etc.).

NOTE
Outdoor unit maintenance remote controller does not function as an
ordinary remote controller. It is therefore only used for test runs and CZ-RTC2
during servicing.
Outdoor unit maintenance
System diagram
3 remote controller

Special service checker wiring Outdoor unit

Inter-unit control wiring
(Servicing No.: CV6231785082)

Outdoor unit Indoor Indoor

control PCB unit unit

Remote controller Ass’y

Remote Remote
Operation manual included in package. controller controller

l The special service checker wiring is required in order to connect the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller
to the outdoor unit PCB.
l Ordinary remote controllers or other controller are still required for the indoor units, even when the outdoor unit
maintenance remote controller is connected.

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n Functions on the ordinary display

(1) Functions: Button operations can be used to perform the following functions.
• Start/stop of all indoor units
• Switching between cooling and heating
• Test run of all indoor units
• Double-speed operation of indoor units (Do not use for actual operation. Doing so may damage the devices.)

(2) Display: The following can be displayed.

• Alarm details display
• No. of indoor/outdoor units
• Unit Nos. of connected indoor/outdoor units
• Indoor/outdoor unit operating status (blinks when an alarm occurs)
• Indoor unit thermostat ON
• Display of individual outdoor unit alarms
• Total operating time of outdoor unit compressors
• Oil level of the outdoor unit oil sensor
• Total outdoor unit power ON time
• Outdoor unit microcomputer version, other information

n Temperature monitor
• Displays the indoor/outdoor unit sensor temperatures. 3
n Outdoor unit alarm history monitor
• Displays the outdoor unit alarm history.

n Mode settings
• Setting mode 1 and setting mode 2 are used to make the outdoor EEPROM setting.

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n Functions on the ordinary display

• C
 onnect the special service checker wiring to the outdoor unit PCB.
The connection is shown in the figure below.

Outdoor unit PCB

RC (3P, BLU)
PCB connector (3P, BLU)

Special service checker wiring

Relay connector (2P, WHT)

Remote controller Ass’y

3 l If the communications line in the inter-unit control wiring is connected, it can be left as-is.
l In case of an independent outdoor unit (1 maintenance remote controller connected to 1 outdoor unit, automatic
address setting for indoor units not completed), both setting mode 1 and setting mode 2 can be used.
l The overall system status for that refrigerant system is displayed.

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l All units start/stop (Fig. 1)

<Operation>
The (ON/OFF operation) button can be used to
start and stop all the indoor units.
• The LED turns ON when 1 or more indoor units is
operating.
• The LED blinks when an alarm has occurred at 1 or
more indoor units during operation. LED
l Switching between cooling/heating (Fig. 1)
LED
<Operation>
The (MODE) button switches between heating and
cooling modes.
• The specifications are equivalent to the heating/cooling
Fig. 1
inputs on the previous outdoor unit PCBs.
• The display shows the operating mode of the indoor unit
with the lowest unit No.

All units test run (Fig. 2)

3
l
<Operation>
The (CHECK) button switches test run ON/OFF for
all indoor units.
• Press and hold for 4 seconds to turn ON.
“TEST” is displayed while the test run is in progress.
• The status of test runs that are started from the indoor
unit remote controller are not displayed on the outdoor
unit maintenance remote controller.

Fig. 2

l Double-speed
• Do not use for actual operation.
(Doing so may damage the devices.)
<Operation>
The timer button is used to switch between double-
speed and normal operation.
• During double-speed operation, the SLEEPING MODE
mark is displayed.

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n Display (functions)
• Use the temperature setting and buttons to change the item code.

Item code Item Remarks

À Outdoor unit alarm Á Alarm code display
No. of connected indoor units Quantity
Unit Nos. of connected indoor unit 7-segment display
Operating status of indoor unit 7-segment display
Thermostat ON status of indoor unit 7-segment display
No. of connected outdoor units 1–3
Unit Nos. of connected outdoor units 7-segment display
Operating status of outdoor unit compressor 7-segment display

Compressor 1 operating time 0 – 99999999 hours

3 Compressor 2 operating time 0 – 99999999 hours

Compressor 1 oil level 0 = Empty 1 = Insufficient 2 = Sufficient

Compressor 2 oil level 0 = Empty 1 = Insufficient 2 = Sufficient

Outdoor unit power ON time 0 – 99999999 hours

Compressor 1 operation count 0 – 65535 times
Compressor 2 operation count 0 – 65535 times

Alarm history 1 (most recent)

Alarm history 2
Alarm history 3
Display only. Alarm code and unit No. of unit
Alarm history 4 where alarm occurred are displayed alternately.
Alarm history 5 0 = CCU
1 – 3 = Outdoor unit
Alarm history 6
Alarm history 7
Alarm history 8 (oldest)

Firmware version Display the version No. × 100.

Program version Display the version No. × 100.

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(3) X
 X-YY R.C.
Locations where À, Á, and  are displayed
Displays the outdoor unit sub-bus address which is as shown in Fig. 3.
currently selected.
2 1
XX = Outdoor system address on main bus line (1 – 30)
YY = Outdoor unit sub-bus address (1 – 8).
“1” appears when there is only 1 outdoor unit.

LED
3
3
Fig. 3

<Sample displays>

01: <No. of connected indoor units> 02: <Unit Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are
4 units connected connected>

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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n Concerning the 7-segment, 4-digit display remote controller timer display

The connected unit Nos. are displayed as shown below, using the 7-segment 4-digit ( ) display and
the colon.
● Display for unit Nos. 1 − 20
OFF OFF OFF OFF
1 6 11 16 Meaning of display colon
3 4 8 9 13 14 18 19
2 7 12 17 ①
5 10 15 20
1 ~ 20 21 ~ 40 41 ~ 60 61 ~ 80
ON ON ON ON
is not displayed.
● Display for unit Nos. 21 − 40
OFF OFF OFF OFF
21 26 31 36 Meaning of display colon
23 24 28 29 33 34 38 39
22 27 32 37

25 30 35 40
1 ~ 20 21 ~ 40 41 ~ 60 61 ~ 80
ON ON ON ON
3 ● The meaning of the colon display changes in the same way, allowing unit Nos. up to 80 to be displayed.
● Sample displays of the unit Nos. of connected indoor units

• Display of unit No. 1

• Display of unit Nos. 1 and 2

• Display of unit Nos. 1, 2, and 3

• Display of unit Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4

NOTE
The colon display (Unit Nos. 1 – 20, 21 – 40) changes automatically every 10 seconds.
(The display does not change if higher unit numbers do not exist.)
Pressing the button switches the display immediately to the next higher level, even if 10 seconds have
not passed.
(A) (B)
n The total compressor operating time is displayed
(in 1-hour units) using 8 digits.
• When the first 4 digits are displayed, the bottom
dot of the colon is lit. (Figure (A))
• When the last 4 digits are displayed, the colon
points are not lit. (Figure (B))
• The display of the first 4 and last 4 digits
changes automatically every 10 seconds. It can
also be changed by pressing the button.
10: <Total compressor operating time>
(A) and (B) are displayed alternately.
(The example here (0000, 0062) indicates 62 hours.)
NOTE
With the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller (when connected to the outdoor unit), the unit remote
controller check functions will not operate.

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Display the indoor unit and outdoor unit sensor

temperatures.
<Operating procedure>

À Press and hold the (CHECK) button and

buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer to
switch to temperature monitor mode.
During temperature monitoring, is lit.
① (The display and operations are the same as
when monitor mode is started from the unit remote
controller.) 4
Á Press the button and select the indoor unit
3
to monitor.
 Use the temperature setting and
buttons to select the item code of the temperature to
monitor.
1 2
The selected indoor unit No. and the temperature
data are displayed.
à To end monitoring, press the (CHECK) button.
The display returns to the normal display. 3
NOTE The display does not blink.

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Display of unit No. 1 (main unit)

DN Description Remarks
Indoor unit intake temp. (TA) °C
Indoor unit heat exchanger temp. E1 (E1) °C
—
Indoor unit heat exchanger temp. E3 (E3) °C Indoor unit
Discharge air temp. (BL) °C
Discharge air temp. setting °C
Indoor unit MOV pulse (MOV) STEP
Discharge temp. 1 (DISCH1) °C
Discharge temp. 2 (DISCH2) °C
High-pressure sensor temp. °C
Heat exchanger gas 1 (EXG1) °C
Heat exchanger liquid 1 (EXL1) °C
Heat exchanger gas 2 (EXG2) °C
Heat exchanger liquid 2 (EXL2) °C
Outdoor air temp. (TO) °C
—

3 Inverter primary current 1

CT2
A
A Outdoor unit
MOV pulse 1 (MOV1) STEP
MOV pulse 2 (MOV2) STEP
—
—
—
MOV pulse 4 (MOV4) STEP
—
—
Low-pressure sensor temp. °C
Suction temp. (SCT) °C
Detected oil temp. 1 (OIL1) °C
Detected oil temp. 2 (OIL2) °C
—
Actual operating frequency Hz
Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube temp. (SCG) °C

NOTE
0A and subsequent items are outdoor unit data. 0A – 24 are for unit No. 1.
2A – 44 are for unit No. 2. 4A – 64 are for unit No. 3.

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5. Outdoor Unit Alarm History Monitor Outdoor Unit Maintenance Remote Controller

•D
 isplays outdoor unit alarms only. Does not display indoor
unit alarms.
•C
 heck the indoor unit alarm histories separately using the
indoor unit remote controllers or other control device.

<Operating procedure>
À Press and hold the (CHECK) button and button
simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer to change to
outdoor unit alarm history mode.
During temperature monitoring, displays.
The display and operations are the same as the
monitoring of the alarm device history that is performed 3
using the unit remote controller. However, the outdoor
unit address appears instead of the unit No.
Á Press the button and select the outdoor unit for 5 1 4 2
alarm history monitoring.
 Use the temperature setting and buttons
to select the item code for the alarm history.
The display shows the address of the selected outdoor
unit, the item code, and the alarm history (alarm data).
3
The outdoor unit address is displayed as R.C. XX-YY.
System XX = Outdoor unit system address
R.C. XX = Outdoor unit system address
YY = Outdoor unit sub-bus address (always “1” for
3WAY ECO-i units)
Unit code is displayed as 01 – 08. 01 indicates the most
recent alarm.
The alarm history is indicated by the alarm code. (If there
have been no alarm codes, “-- --” is displayed.)
à To clear the alarm history, press the button. (The
outdoor unit alarm history will be cleared.)
Ä To exit, press the (CHECK) button. The display
returns to the normal remote controller display.

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n Setting mode 1 A Display

B of first 4 digits
<Operating procedure>
À Press and hold the (CHECK) button and
(VENTILATION) button simultaneously for 4
seconds or longer.
Á Use the temperature setting and
buttons to change the item code. The item codes
and setting data are shown in the table below.
 Use the timer time and buttons to change
the setting data.
To confirm the changed setting data, press the 5
button.
2
(At this time, “ ” stops blinking and remains
lit.)
à During this mode, “ ” is displayed, blinking. 1 3
The outdoor unit address display section displays
“ALL,” the item code number (DN value in the A B Display of last 4 digits
table), and the setting data (8 digits).
3 (The setting data is displayed in 8 digits. The
display changes between the first 4 digits (Fig. A ) B
and the last 4 digits A(Fig. B ). When the first 4
digits are displayed, the bottom dot of the colon is
lit.)
Ä To exit the setting mode, press the (CHECK)
button.

1 3
A AandB B are displayed alternately.
(Example shows display of 0000 0001.)

DN Parameter Description
0 = Sensor input not present. Control is performed.
1 = Sensor input present. Control is performed.
Snowfall sensor usage
2 = Sensor input not present. Control is not performed.
3 = Sensor input present. Control is not performed.
0 = Disabled 1 = Quiet mode 1
Outdoor unit fan Quiet
2 = Quiet mode 2 3 = Quiet mode 3
mode
4 = Quiet mode 4
0 = None
1 = Discharge temp. control only (Mode 3)
Energy saving mode
2 = Demand only (Mode 2)
3 = Discharge temp. control + Demand (Mode 1)
Energy saving operation 0 = Independent
plug 1 = All indoor units linked
0000 = 0% 0040 = 40% ... 0070 = 70% ... 0100 = 100% ...
Demand 1 current
0130 = 130% ... 0140 = 140% -001 = no limit
0000 = 0% 0040 = 40% ... 0070 = 70% ... 0100 = 100% ...
Demand 2 current
0130 = 130% ... 0140 = 140% -001 = no limit
0 = Disabled 1 = High static pressure mode
High static pressure mode
* Charge when the external static pressure is increased to over 30 Pa.

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n Setting mode 2
<Operating procedure>
À Press and hold the (CHECK) button, button, and button
simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer.
Á Use the temperature setting and buttons to change the item
code. The item codes and setting data are shown in the table below.
 Use the timer time and buttons to change the setting data.
To confirm the changed setting data, press the button. 5

(At this time, “ ” stops blinking and remains lit.) 2

à During this mode, “ ” is displayed, blinking. The display shows the set
3
1
outdoor unit address “System XX-YY” (System XX = System address, YY =
Address at outdoor unit sub-bus), item code number (DN value in the table Fig. 6
below), and the setting data (8 digits).
(The setting data is displayed in 8 digits. The display changes between the first 4 digits (Fig. A ) and
B the last 4
digits A(Fig. B ). When the first 4 digits are displayed, the bottom dot of the colon is lit.)
Ä To end the setting mode, press the (CHECK) button. The display returns to the normal display mode.

A Display of first 4 digits B Display of last 4 digits

3

1 3

<Refrigerant type> AA and BB are displayed alternately. (Example

shows 0000 0410 (R410A).)

List of Item Codes

DN Parameter Description

81 Outdoor unit capacity 0 = Disabled 224 = 8 hp 280 = 10 hp 335 = 12 hp 400 = 14 hp

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Contents Remote Controller Functions

4. REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

1. Simple Settings Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
2. Detailed Settings Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
3. Remote Controller Servicing Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

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• This allows the filter lifetime, operating mode [Remote Controller Functions Section]
priority change, central control address, and other
settings to be made for an individual or group- 2
control indoor unit to which the remote controller
used for simple settings is connected.
When simple settings mode is engaged, operation
stops at the individual or group-control indoor unit
to which the remote controller for simple settings is
connected.
<Procedure of CZ-RTC2>
Fig. 7-1 3
À Press and hold the and buttons
simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer.

Á “ ,” unit No. “ ” (or “ ” in the case of 7

group control), item code “ ,” and settings data
“ ” are displayed blinking on the remote
4
controller LCD display (Fig. 1). At this time, the
indoor unit fan (or all indoor unit fans in the case of
group control) begins operating.
1 6 5 CZ-RTC2
 If group control is in effect, press the
button and select the address (unit No.) of the
Fig. 1
indoor unit to set. At this time, the fan at the indoor
unit begins operating.

* If unit No. “ ” is displayed, the same setting

4 will be made for all indoor units.

à Press the temperature setting /

buttons to select the item code to change.

Ä Press the timer time / buttons to select the

desired setting data.

*F or item codes and setting data, see the page

4-4.

Å Press the button. (The display stops blinking

and remains lit, and setting is completed.)

Æ Press the button to return to normal remote

controller display.

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<Procedure of CZ-RTC3>

CZ-RTC3
Fig. 2 3 Select the “Code no.” by pressing the or
button.
1 Keep pressing the , and Change the “Code no.” by pressing the or
buttons simultaneously for 4 or more seconds. button.
The “Maintenance func” screen appears on the
Simple settings 20:30 (THU)
LCD display.
Unit no. Code no. Set data
Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)
1. Outdoor unit error data
3-1 01 0001 4
2. Service contact Sel. Next
3. RC setting mode
4.Test run
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm 4 Select the “Set data” by pressing the or
button.
2 Press the or button to see each Select one of the “Set data” by pressing the
menu. or button.
If you wish to see the next screen instantly, press Then press the button.
the or button.
Simple settings 20:30 (THU)
Select “7. Simple settings” on the LCD display and
Unit no. Code no. Set data
press the button.
ALL 01 0002
Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)
Sel. Next
5. Sensor info.
6. Servicing check
7. Simple settings
8. Detailed settings
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm 5 Select the “Unit no.” by pressing the or
button and press the button.
The “Simple settings” screen appears on the LCD The “Exit simple settings and restart?” (Simple
display. setting-end) screen appears on the LCD display.
Select the “Unit no.” by pressing the or Select “YES” and press the button.
button for changes.

Simple settings 20:30 (THU) Simple settings 20:30 (THU)

Unit no. Code no. Set data Exit simple settings
Unit no. and Code no.
restart?
Set data
3-1 01 0001 ALL 01 0002
YES NO
Sel. Next Sel. Next

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List of Simple Setting Items

Setting data
Item code Item
No. Description
0000 Not displayed
0001 150 hours
Filter sign ON time 0002 2,500 hours
(filter life time) 0003 5,000 hours
0004 10,000 hours
0005 Use the filter clogging sensor.
0000 Standard (setting at time of shipping)
Degree of filter fouling Highly fouled
0001
(Filter sign ON time is reduced to one-half the set time.)
0001 Central control address 1
0002 Central control address 2
0003 Central control address 3
Central control
address

0064 Central control address 64

0099 No central control address set (setting at time of shipping)
Operating mode 0000 Normal (setting at time of shipping)
priority change 0001 Priority
Compressor ON Compressor OFF
0000 L 1 min., LL 3 min. LL
Fan speed when 0001 L LL
heating thermostat is 0002 LL LL
OFF 0004 L 1 min., LL 3 min. L
0005 L L
0006 LL L
4 0000
0001
No shift
Shifts intake temperature 1°C down.
0002 Shifts intake temperature 2°C down.
Heating intake 0003 Shifts intake temperature 3°C down.
temperature shift
0004 Shifts intake temperature 4°C down.
0005 Shifts intake temperature 5°C down.
0006 Shifts intake temperature 6°C down.
Electric heater 0000 No heater
installation 0001 Heater installed
Humidifying when 0000 No (setting at time of shipping)
heater thermostat is
OFF 0001 Yes
Permit/prohibit 0000 Permit
automatic
heating/cooling 0001 Prohibit
Mode 0000 Normal
dependency 0001 Follow to main indoor unit operation mode
0000 Normal
Cool-only
0001 Cool only (Set “1” for item code OD.)

NOTE
• In order to avoid water leakage and damage to the fan, do not set for humidifying when the thermostat is OFF unless a
vaporizing humidifier is used.
• Consider the device purpose and type when changing the settings. Incorrect settings may result in malfunction.
• Do not change any setting data that does not appear in this list.

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Simple setting items

Item code Item Description
Filter sign ON time setting Changes the indoor unit filter lifetime when a high-performance filter or other
01
(filter lifetime) optional product is installed.
Reduces the filter sign ON time to 1/2 of the standard time (setting at the time of
02 Degree of filter fouling
shipping) for cases when filter fouling is more severe than normal.

Filter sign ON times for each model

Filter sign ON time

Standard Long-life
Model
Model
data
Standard High fouling Standard High fouling

0001 4-Way cassette (U1, Y2) × × 2500 1250

0002 2-Way cassette (L1) × × 2500 1250
0003 1-Way cassette (D1) × × 2500 1250
Low Silhouette Ducted (F2)
0005 × × × ×
Slim Low Static Ducted (M1)
0006 High Static Pressure Ducted (E1) × × × ×
0007 Ceiling (T2) × × 1500 750
0008 Wall Mounted (K1, K2) 150 75 × ×
4
0010 Floor Standing (P1) 150 75 × ×
0011 Concealed Floor Standing (R1) 150 75 × ×
Unit: hour

NOTE
• × indicates that there is no corresponding filter.
• 150 indicates the filter sign ON time that is set at shipment.
• High fouling: Set when is selected for the degree of filter fouling (item code ).

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Item code Item Description

Set when using a central control device.
03 Central control address Used when setting the central control address manually from the
remote controller.
04 Operating mode priority change Note (1)

NOTE

(1) Explanation of operation mode priority change

Enabled only in 2WAY System heat-pump models.
<Function>
With indoor units that are installed in combination with an outdoor unit model where either heating or cooling
operation can be selected, the operating mode of the indoor unit that starts first takes priority. The first indoor unit
to operate can select any operating mode. When any mode other than fan mode is selected, then the operating
modes that cannot be selected are not displayed on all remote controllers that are subsequently operated.
“Operation change control in progress” is displayed, indicating that there are restrictions on the operating
modes that can be selected.
• Controlling the operating mode from a specific remote controller

- When there are multiple remote controllers in the same refrigerant system, it is possible to set one remote
controller as the priority remote controller (the remote controller which is given priority for selecting the
operating mode). (If 2 or more remote controllers are set as priority remote controllers, an alarm will occur at
the remote controllers, and operation will not be possible.)
- When the priority remote controller is set to the operating mode for control, then all other remote controllers can
select only the permitted operating mode, regardless of whether the priority remote controller is operating or
stopped.
4
- When a controlled remote controller is operated, “Operation change control in progress” is displayed.

Set mode at priority remote controller Modes that can be selected at other remote controllers
Cooling or dry Cooling, dry, fan
Heating Heating, fan
Fan Whichever mode (heating/cooling) is selected first

NOTE
There are other methods to avoid control in which the mode selected first takes priority.

Methods of remotely controlling the operating mode

(1) Use the central functions of a central control device.
(2) Use a remote control relay PCB at the outdoor unit.

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When the operating mode at the priority remote controller is changed, the operating modes of other remote
controllers change as shown below.

Mode change at priority remote controller Operating modes at other remote controllers
Current mode New mode Current mode New mode
Cooling or dry Heating
Cooling or dry Heating
Fan Fan (not changed)
Heating Cooling
Heating Cooling
Fan Fan (not changed)
Cooling Cooling (not changed)
Cooling Dry
Dry Dry (not changed)
Heating Cooling
Heating Dry
Fan Fan (not changed)
Cooling Cooling (not changed)
Cooling or dry Fan Dry Dry (not changed)
Fan Fan (not changed)
Heating Heating (not changed)
Heating Fan
Fan Fan (not changed)

Item code Item Description

Fan speed setting when
05 Changes the fan speed setting when the heating thermostat is OFF.
heating thermostat is OFF
Heating intake temperature Shifts the intake temperature during heating.
06
shift Can be set when the body thermostat is used.
Set when cost distribution is performed using an AMY central control system
07 Electric heater installation or similar system, and when an optional electric heater is installed.
(This is unrelated to control of the electric heater.)
4
Normally humidifying does not occur when the thermostat is OFF during
heating operation. However, this setting can be changed in order to increase
Humidifying when heater
08 the amount of humidifying.
thermostat is OFF
Caution: In order to avoid water leakage and damage to the fan, do not use
this setting unless a vaporizing humidifier is used.
This setting can be used to prevent the automatic heating/cooling display on
Permit/prohibit automatic
0D the remote control if the unit configuration permits automatic heating/cooling
heating/cooling
operation.
This setting allows a heat pump indoor unit to be operated as a cooling-only
0F Cooling-only
unit.

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• This allows the system address, indoor unit

address, and other settings to be made for the
individual or group-control indoor unit to which
the remote controller used for detailed settings is 2
connected.
When detailed settings mode is engaged,
operation stops at the individual or group-control
indoor unit where the remote controller used for
detailed settings is connected. Simple settings
items can also be set at this time.
<Procedure of CZ-RTC2>
3
À Press and hold the , and buttons
simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer.

Á “ ,” unit No. “ ” (or “ ” in the case of 7

group control), item code “ ,” and settings data
“ ” are displayed blinking on the remote
controller LCD display (Fig. 3). 4

At this time, the indoor unit fan (or all indoor unit

fans in the case of group control) begins operating. 1 6 1 5 CZ-RTC2

 If group control is in effect, press the

button and select the address (unit No.) of the Fig. 3
indoor unit to set. At this time, the fan at the indoor
unit begins operating.
4 Ã Press the temperature setting /
buttons to select the item code to change.

Ä Press the timer time / buttons to select the

desired setting data.

* For item codes and setting data, see the page

4-11.

Å Press the button. (The display stops blinking

and remains lit, and setting is completed.)

Æ Press the button to return to normal remote

controller display.

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Setting the Flap Separately (When setting the CZ-RTC2) 5 Press the timer time / buttons to select
1) The 4-air outlet flap can be adjusted separately during the desired setting data.
operation. When not adjusted separately, all flaps operate
in the same manner. Flap position 1
2
Air discharge
port 3
4
5 Fig. 4

Flap * Setting data “ ” (refer to Fig.4)

(adjustment for up-down airflow direction)
Setting data Flap position during operation
Without separate setting
<Procedure>
Stop the system before performing these steps. Swing

1 Press and hold the and buttons Move to position 1 and stay
,
simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer. Move to position 2 and stay
2 If group control is in effect, press the Move to position 3 and stay
button and select the address (unit No.) of the
Move to position 4 and stay
indoor unit to set. At this time, the fan at the indoor
unit begins operating. Move to position 5 and stay

When the flap position is set to 4 or 5 and the unit

3 “ ,” unit No. “ ” (or “ ” in the case of
is in the cooling or dry mode, the flap position is moved
group control), item code “ ,” and settings data
to 3 and the operation is started. (refer to Fig.4)
“ ” are displayed blinking on the remote
controller LCD display. NOTE
The flap swings during the operation under "Setting the
4 Designate the item code “
Temperature Setting /
“ by adjusting the
buttons. Flap Separately".
4
At this time, the unselected flaps are moved to the
position 1 . (refer to Fig.4)
Electrical component box
6 Press the button.
Flap 1 =90
(The display stops blinking and remains lit, and setting
is completed.)
If you wish to change the selected indoor unit, follow
Flap 2 Flap 4 the step 2 .
=91 =93
7 Press the button to return to normal remote
controller display.

3
Flap 3
=92

2
7

1 6 5

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<Procedure of CZ-RTC3>

CZ-RTC3

Fig. 5 3 Select the “Code no.” by pressing the or

button.
1 Keep pressing the , and Change the “Code no.” by pressing the or
buttons simultaneously for 4 or more seconds. button (or keeping it pressed).
The “Maintenance func” screen appears on the
Detailed settings 20:30 (THU)
LCD display.
Unit no. Code no. Set data
Maintenance func 20:30 (THU) 3-1 10 0001
4 1. Outdoor unit error data
2. Service contact Sel. Next
3. RC setting mode
4.Test run
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm 4 Select the “Set data” by pressing the or
button.
2 Press the or button to see each Select one of the “Set data” by pressing the
menu. or button.
If you wish to see the next screen instantly, press Then press the button.
the or button.
Detailed settings 20:30 (THU)
Select “8. Detailed settings” on the LCD display
Unit no. Code no. Set data
and press the button.
3-1 10 0001
Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)
Sel. Next
5. Sensor info.
6. Servicing check
7. Simple settings
8. Detailed settings
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm
5 Select the “Unit no.” by pressing the or
button and press the button.
The “Detailed settings” screen appears on the The “Exit detailed settings and restart?” (Detailed
LCD display. setting-end) screen appears on the LCD display.
Select the “Unit no.” by pressing the or Select “YES” and press the button.
button for changes.

Detailed settings 20:30 (THU) Detailed settings 20:30 (THU)

Exit detailed settings
Unit no. Code no. Set data Unit no. and Code no.
restart?
Set data

3-1 10 0001 ALL 01 0002

YES NO
Sel. Next Sel. Next

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List of Detailed Setting Items

Setting data
Item code Item
No. Description No. Description No. Description
0001 4-Way Cassette (60×60) (U1, Y2) 0002 2-Way Cassette (L1) 0003 1-Way Cassette (D1)
Low Silhouette Ducted (F2) High Static Pressure
0005 Slim Low Static Ducted (M1) 0006 0007 Ceiling (T2)
Ducted (E1)

Type Concealed Floor

0008 Wall mounted (K1, K2) 0010 Floor Standing (P1) 0011
Standing (R1)
Fresh Air Intake Duct (H1) Fresh Air Intake Duct (H1)
0017 For S-140MH1H5 0026 For S-224MH1H5 0037 Slim Type Ducted (Z1)
and S-280MH1H5
0001 22 (Type 22) 0003 28 (Type 28) 0005 36 (Type 36)
0007 45 (Type 45) 0009 56 (Type 56) 0010 63 (Type 60)
Indoor unit 71 (Type 73) 80 (Type 73)
capacity 0011 For S-71MP1E5 0012 Except S-71MP1E5 0013 90 (Type 90)
and S-71MR1E5 and S-71MR1E5
0015 112 (Type 106) 0017 140 (Type 140) 0018 160 (Type 160)
0020 180 (Type 180) 0021 224 (Type 224) 0023 280 (Type 280)
0001 Unit No. 1
0002 Unit No. 2
System 0003 Unit No. 3
address
0030 Unit No. 30
0099 Not set
0001 Unit No. 1
0002 Unit No. 2
4
Indoor unit 0003 Unit No. 3
address
0064 Unit No. 64
0099 Not set
0000 Individual (1:1 = Indoor unit with no group wiring)
Group control 0001 Main unit (One of the group-control indoor units)
address
0002 Sub unit (All group-control indoor units except for main unit)
0099 Not set
010 Shifts intake temperature 10°C down.
009 Shifts intake temperature 9°C down.

Cooling 001 Shifts intake temperature 1°C down.

intake
0000 No intake temperature shift
temperature
shift 0001 Shifts intake temperature 1°C up.

0009 Shifts intake temperature 9°C up.

0010 Shifts intake temperature 10°C up.
Automatic 0000 Function disabled
stop time
0001 Stops automatically 5 minutes after operation starts.
after
operation 0002 Stops automatically 10 minutes after operation starts.
start

*Can be set 0123 Stops automatically 615 minutes after operation starts.
in 5-minute 0124 Stops automatically 620 minutes after operation starts.
units.
0125 Stops automatically 625 minutes after operation starts.

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Setting data
Item code Item
No. Description
0000 5 minutes
(1B) Forced thermostat ON time
0001 4 minutes
–010 Shifts discharge temperature setting 10°C down
–009 Shifts discharge temperature setting 9°C down
Cooling discharge –008 Shifts discharge temperature setting 8°C down
temperature shift

0010 Shifts discharge temperature setting 10°C up

–010 Shifts discharge temperature setting 10°C down
–009 Shifts discharge temperature setting 9°C down
Heating discharge –008 Shifts discharge temperature setting 8°C down
temperature shift

0010 Shifts discharge temperature setting 10°C up

0001 ±1°C
0002 ±2°C
Temperature shift for
cooling/heating change in 0003 ±3°C
auto heat/cool mode
0007 ±7°C
0018 18°C (Lower limit at shipment)
0019 19°C
Cooling

(Upper limit)

0029 29°C
(Lower limit) 0030 30°C (Upper limit at shipment)
0016 16°C (Lower limit at shipment)
0017 17°C
Heating

(Upper limit)

4 0029 29°C
(Lower limit) Change to remote 0030 30°C (Upper limit at shipment)
control temperature
0018 18°C (Lower limit at shipment)
setting range
0019 19°C
(Upper limit)
Drying

0029 29°C
(Lower limit) 0030 30°C (Upper limit at shipment)
0017 17°C (Lower limit at shipment)
Auto heat/cool

0018 18°C
(Upper limit)

0026 26°C
(Lower limit) 0027 27°C (Upper limit at shipment)
0000 Normal
Humidifier operation
0001 Ignore heat exchanger temperature conditions.
0000 Filter input (differential pressure switch input)
Filter (CN70) input 0001 Alarm input (for trouble input about air cleaner or similar device)
switching Humidifier input (Operates linked with drain pump when humidifier is
0002
ON.)
Indoor unit electronic 0000 Present (Setting at shipment)
control valve 0002 None
0000 Normal (Used as optional relay PCB or JEMA standard HA terminal.)
T10 terminal switching 0001 Used for OFF reminder
0002 Fire prevention input

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Setting data
Item code Item
No. Description
0000 No forced operation
Automatic drain pump 0001 Forced operation for 1 minute
operation
0060 Continuous operation
0000 None
Ventilation fan operation
0001 Ventilation fan operated by remote controller.
Wired remote controller 0000 Not used. (Body sensor is used.)
sensor 0001 Remote control sensor is used.
“Operation change 0000 Normal (displayed)
control in progress”
display 0001 Not displayed
OFF reminder function 0000 None
for when weekly timer is
used 0001 Only stop time setting is enabled.

Discharge 0000 Discharge temperature control OFF

temperature control 0001 Discharge temperature control ON
0000 RAP valve control OFF
RAP valve
0001 RAP valve control ON
Heat exchanger 0013 Control temperature 13°C
temperature for cold air 0014 Control temperature 14°C
discharge
(Heat exchanger control
point for control to 0025 Control temperature 25°C
prevent cold air) 0026 Control temperature 26°C
0000 Output linked with fan. (ON when indoor unit fan is operating.)
Fan output switching
0001 Fan mode operation output
0000 No delayed start 4
0001 1 second delayed start
0002 2 seconds delayed start
Drain pump delayed
start time
0058 58 seconds delayed start
0059 59 seconds delayed start
0060 60 seconds delayed start
0000 Humidifier output OFF. Drain pump stopped.
0001 Humidifier output ON. Drain pump operates.
Humidifier setting Humidifier output ON. Drain pump operates for 1 minute when total humidifier
0002
operating time reaches 60 minutes.
0003 Humidifier output ON. Drain pump stopped.
0000 Standard setting
Flap operation mode
0001 Draft reduction mode (Flap lower-limit position is shifted upwards.)
0000 Smudging reduction mode (Flap swing upper-limit position is shifted downwards.)
Flap swing mode 0001 Normal mode
0002 Draft reduction mode (Flap swing lower-limit position is upwards.)

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Setting data
Item code Item
No. Description
DC fan tap operating
Purpose
mode
0000 Standard Standard (setting at shipment)
High ceiling use High ceiling setting 1 (with standard panel)
0001 For low Ultra long-life filter, oil guard panel, ammonia deodorizing
Fan tap setting static-pressure filter filter, optical regenerative deodorizing filter
(Fan tap change in order High ceiling use High ceiling setting 2 (with standard panel)
to prevent drop in air (Antibacterial) high-performance filter (90%)
discharge caused by For low (Antibacterial) high-performance filter (65%)
filter installation) 0003 static-pressure filter Air-cleaning unit, air-cleaning unit + optical regenerative
deodorizing filter, deodorant (activated charcoal) filter
For air-blocking
For 3-way discharge, when discharge duct is connected
material
For air-blocking
0006 For 2-way discharge
material
0000 No humidifier output
0001 1 second
0002 2 seconds
Humidifier ON time
(ON time per 60
seconds)
0058 58 seconds
0059 59 seconds
0060 Continuously ON
0000 Function disabled
Repeat timer switching
0001 Function enabled
Timer function change 0000 Function disabled
prohibit 0001 Function enabled
Smudging control 0000 No smudging control
4 0000 Flap 1 =90 Flap position
Air discharge
Setting the Flap (Motor No. 4) Electrical
0001 port
Separately component 1
box
*Only for 4-way 0002 2
Cassette type Flap 2 Flap 4
Flap (Motor No. 2) (Motor No. 3) 3
0003 4
(adjustment for =93 5
=91
0004 up-down
Setting the Flap airflow direction)
0005 Flap 3 =92
Separately (Motor No. 1)
*Only for 4-way 0006
Cassette type Setting data Flap position during operation When the flap position is set to
4 or 5 and the unit is in the
Without separate setting
cooling or dry mode, the flap
Setting the Flap Swing position is moved to 3 and the
Separately
*Only for 4-way Move to position 1 and stay operation is started.
Cassette type NOTE
Move to position 2 and stay
The flap swings during the
Move to position 3 and stay operation under "Setting the
Setting the Flap
Separately Move to position 4 and stay Flap Separately".
*Only for 4-way At this time, the unselected flaps
Cassette type Move to position 5 and stay
are moved to the position 1 .

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Item code Item Description

10 Unit type
Set when the indoor unit EEPROM memory is replaced during servicing.
11 Indoor unit capacity
System (outdoor unit)
12
address These are not set at the time of shipping from the factory.
13 Indoor unit address These must be set after installation if automatic address setting is not
performed.
14 Group address

Shifts the intake temperature during cooling and dry operation.

Cooling intake temperature
17 (Enabled only when the body thermostat is used.)
shift
Increase this value when it is difficult to turn the thermostat ON.

Automatic stop time after The time at which an indoor unit is automatically stopped after operation starts
18
operation start can be set in increments of 5 minutes.

Cooling discharge
1C Shifts the set value for models which perform discharge temperature control.
temperature shift
(Discharge temperature control models: Floor discharge, wall built-in, direct
Heating discharge expansion coil outdoor air treatment, high-fresh)
1d
temperature shift

“Auto heat/cool” selects the operating mode automatically based on the

Temperature shift for difference between the room temperature and the temperature set on the
1E cooling/heating change in remote controller. This setting establishes a shift temperature for the heating/
“auto heat/cool” mode cooling temperature setting relative to the remote controller temperature
setting.

Cooling temperature setting 4

Shift temperature
(+)

Remote controller temperature setting

Shift temperature
(–)

Heating temperature setting

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Item code Item Description

1F (Upper limit)
Cooling
20 (Lower limit)

21 (Upper limit) This setting changes the temperature range (upper limit and lower limit)
Heating
22 (Lower limit) Change to the remote which is set from the remote controller or central control device.
control temperature The set upper limit must be greater than or equal to the lower limit. If the
23 (Upper limit) setting range temperature setting is to be a single point, set the upper limit and lower
Drying
24 (Lower limit) limit to the same temperature.

25 (Upper limit) Auto

26 (Lower limit) heat/cool

During heating operation, the humidifier operates when the heat

Humidifier operation which ignores exchanger temperature is suitable for humidifying. This setting is
29
the heat exchanger temperature used to ignore this condition for humidifier operation and operate the
humidifier more.

2A Filter input switching This setting switches the filter input according to the purpose of use.

This setting indicates whether or not an indoor unit electronic control

valve is present.
2C Indoor unit electronic control valve
At the time of shipping, this setting is set according to the conditions of
the indoor unit.
Ordinarily, the T10 terminal is used as the HA terminal at the time of
2E T10 terminal input switching shipping. However, this setting is used when the T10 terminal is used
for OFF reminder or for fire prevention input.

It is possible to install a total heat exchanger and ventilation fan in

the system, which can be started and stopped by the wired remote
4 controller. The ventilation fan can operate linked with the start and
stop of the indoor unit, or can be operated even when the indoor
Ventilation fan operation from
31 unit is stopped.
remote controller
Use a ventilation fan that can accept the no-voltage A contact as
the external input signal.
In the case of group control, the fans are operated together. They
cannot be operated individually.
This setting is used to switch from the body sensor to the remote
controller sensor.
Check that “remote controller sensor” is displayed.
Switching to remote controller
32 Do not use this setting with models that do not include a remote
sensor
controller sensor.
Do not use this setting if both the body sensor and remote sensor
are used.
In a MULTI system with multiple remote controllers, switching
between heating and cooling is restricted, and “Operation change
ON/OFF of “Operation change
34 control in progress” is displayed.
control in progress” display
This setting is used to prevent this display from appearing.
Refer to the item concerned with operating mode priorities.
This setting switches the operation when the weekly timer is
connected to the remote controller.
OFF reminder function for weekly
35 This can be used to prevent cases in which the unit is accidentally
timer
left ON. There is no change when this setting is ON, however it is
necessary to set the weekly timer ON time.

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Item code Item Description

Heat exchanger temperature for The heat exchanger temperature control point for prevention of cold air
3C
cold air discharge discharge during heating operation can be changed.

The indoor unit PCB optional output for the fan can be switched
3d Fan output switching
according to the purpose of use.

The drain pump starts after the set time delay after cooling operation
3E Drain pump delayed start time
stops.

40 Humidifier drain pump setting This specifies the humidifier and drain pump setting.

45 DC flap operation mode Changes flap operation to draft reduction mode.

46 DC flap swing mode Selects the swing operation mode for the flap.

Sets the DC fan tap according to the purpose of use.

5d DC fan tap setting
Change the settings data at the same time.

Sets the humidifier output ON time for when the humidifier is operating.
5E Humidifier ON time ON/OFF control is performed during humidifier operation.
This setting therefore sets the ON time per 60-second interval.

This setting enables a function that stops operation when the amount
Stop at time set for OFF timer after
5F of time set for the OFF timer has passed after remote controller
operation starts
operation was started.

This function prohibits changes from being made to the remote

60 Timer function change prohibit
controller time setting.
4
62 Smudging control Smudging control is disabled when 0000 is set.

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Selecting the DC fan motor tap (when setting from the PCB)
4-Way Cassette type
<Procedure> Stop the system before performing these steps.
Open the electrical component box cover, then check the indoor unit control PCB.
Connect the jumper connector (2P: yellow) which was supplied with the accessory to the correct connector pin
on the indoor unit control PCB according to the setting number which was confirmed in Table for DC Fan Motor
Tap Settings.
Setting No. (3) :
Then connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP3 (2P: yellow) on the indoor unit control PCB.
Setting No. (6) :
Then connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP6 (2P: white) on the indoor unit control PCB.

Ceiling type
<Procedure> Stop the system before performing these steps.
Open the electrical component box cover, then check the indoor unit control PCB. (Fig. 6)
Connect the jumper connector (2P: yellow) which was supplied with the accessory to the correct connector pin on
the indoor unit control PCB according to the setting number which was confirmed in Table 2 (Table of DC Fan
Motor Tap Settings).
If the setting No. is (1), then connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP1 (2P: red) on the indoor unit con-
trol PCB.
If the setting No. is (3), then connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP3 (2P: yellow) on the indoor unit
control PCB.

FAN-TAP
TP6

TP3

TP1
(WHT)

RED
YEL

4
Fig. 6

1-Way Cassette type

<Procedure> Be sure to turn OFF the main power source before performing the steps below.
Open the electrical component box cover, then check the indoor unit control PCB. (Fig. 7)
Connect the jumper connector (2P: yellow) which was supplied with the accessory to the correct connector pin on
the indoor unit control PCB according to the setting number which was confirmed in Table 3 (Table of DC Fan
Motor Tap Settings).
When using with the high ceiling settings
Connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP1 (2P: red) on the indoor unit control PCB.
When using with the discharge grille (purchased separately) attached (2-way lowered ceiling system)
Connect the jumper connector to the connector pin TP3 (2P: yellow) on the indoor unit control PCB.

White Yellow Red

TP6 TP3 TP1

Fig. 7

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3. Remote Controller Servicing Functions Controller Functions
Remote Controller Functions

• The remote controller includes a number of servicing functions. Use these as needed for test runs and
inspections.

CZ-RTC2
Fig.8

List of Servicing Functions

Functions Description Button operation Reset operation Unit status
Operation with
Press and hold the button
Test run forced thermostat
ON for 4 seconds or longer.

Sensor Temperature Press and hold the and 4

temperature display from each buttons for 4 seconds or Current operation is
display sensor maintained.
longer.
Press and hold the and
Servicing check Alarm history
display display buttons for 4 seconds or
Press the
longer.
button.
Filter life time,
operating mode Press and hold the and
Simple settings priority, central buttons for 4 seconds or When settings are made
control address,
longer. from a remote controller,
and other settings
the indoor unit where that
System address,
Press and hold the , remote controller is
indoor unit address,
connected stops.
Detailed settings central control and buttons for 4 seconds
address, and other
settings or longer.
Automatic address
setting based on Press and hold the and
Automatic
command from the timer operation buttons Automatic reset
address
the wired remote
for 4 seconds or longer.
controller Entire system stops.
Press and hold the and
Change of indoor Press the
Address change the timer operation buttons
unit address button.
for 4 seconds or longer.

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<Function of CZ-RTC3>
Display of "maintenance function" screen

1 Keep pressing the , and

buttons simultaneously for 4 or more seconds. Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)
The “Maintenance func” screen appears on the 1. Outdoor unit error data
LCD display. 2. Service contact
3. RC setting mode
2 Press the or button to see each
4.Test run
menu.
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm
If you wish to see the next screen instantly, press
the or button.

Fig. 9

List of Servicing Functions

Functions Description Menu selection Reset operation Unit status
Operation with forced
Test run 4. Test run
thermostat ON
Sensor temperature Temperature display from Press the
5. Sensor info
display each sensor button.

4 Servicing check
display
Alarm history display 6. Service check

Filter lifetime, operating When settings are

Simple settings mode priority, central control 7. Simple settings made from a remote
address, and other settings Press the
button. controller, the indoor
System address, indoor (Restart) unit where that
Detailed settings unit address, central control 8. Detailed settings remote controller is
address, and other settings connected stops.

Automatic address setting

Automatic address based on command from the 9. Auto address Automatic reset Entire system stops.
wired remote controller

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Test Run Function

Operates the unit with the thermostat forced ON.

<Procedure of CZ-RTC2>
1 Press and hold the button for 4 seconds or 2
longer.

2 “TEST” appears on the remote controller LCD 3

display (Fig. 10).

3 Start operation.

4 Press the button to return to normal remote

controller display.

1 4 CZ-RTC2
Fig. 10

<Procedure of CZ-RTC3>
1 Keep pressing the , and
buttons simultaneously for 4 or more seconds.
The “Maintenance func” screen appears on the
LCD display.

Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)

1. Outdoor unit error data
2. Service contact
4
3. RC setting mode
4.Test run
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm

2 Press the or button to see each

menu.
If you wish to see the next screen instantly, press
CZ-RTC3
the or button. Fig. 11
Select "4. Test run" on the LCD display and press
3 Press the button. “TEST” will be displayed
the button. on the LCD display.
Maintenance func 20:30 (THU) 20:30 (THU)
1. Outdoor unit error data TEST
2. Service contact
3. RC setting mode
4.Test run
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm [ ] START

Change the display from OFF to ON by pressing 4 Press the button. Test run will be started.
the or button. Then press the Test run setting mode screen appears on the LCD
button. display.

Test run 20:30 (THU) 20:30 (THU)

Test run TEST
MODE FAN SPEED
ON COOL

Change [ ] Confirm FLAP

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n Sensor Temperature Display Function 2

(displayed regardless of whether unit is
operating or stopped)
The procedure below displays the sensor
temperatures from the remote controller, indoor unit,
and outdoor unit on the remote controller.

<Procedure of CZ-RTC2>

À Press and hold the and buttons

simultaneously for 4 seconds or longer.

Á The unit No. “X-X” (main unit No.), item code “XX”
(sensor address), and servicing monitor “ ”
(sensor temperature) are displayed on the remote
controller LCD display. (See Fig. 12 at right.) 3

 Press the temperature setting /

buttons and select the item code to the address of CZ-RTC2
5 1 4
the sensor to monitor.
(For the relationships between the sensor * Display shows a discharge temperature of 00XX at
addresses and sensor types, refer to the table of unit No. 1-1.
temperature sensors and addresses on the next In case, for example, the display shows “0085” in
page.) the figure above, a discharge temperature from the
outdoor unit stands for 85°C.
à If group control is in effect, press the Fig. 12
4 button to select the unit to monitor.
Press the temperature setting buttons to select the
NOTE
item code to change.
The temperature display appears as “- - - -” for units
Ä Press the button to return to normal remote that are not connected.
controller display.
* If monitor mode is engaged while normal operation
is in progress, only the parts of the LCD display
shown in the figure will change. Other parts continue
to display the same information as during normal
operation.

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Remote Controller Functions

<Procedure of CZ-RTC3>
1 Keep pressing the , and
buttons simultaneously for 4 or more seconds.
The “Maintenance func” screen appears on the
LCD display.

Maintenance func 20:30 (THU)

1. Outdoor unit error data
2. Service contact
3. RC setting mode
4.Test run
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm

2 Press the or button to see each

menu.
If you wish to see the next screen instantly, press
the or button.
Select "5. Sensor info." on the LCD display and
press the button. CZ-RTC3

Maintenance func 20:30 (THU) Fig. 13

5. Sensor info.
6. Servicing check
7. Simple settings
8. Detailed settings
Sel. Page [ ] Confirm

Select the “Unit no.” by pressing the or

button for changes. 4
Sensor info. 20:30 (THU)
Unit no. Code no. Data
00 0026
1-1 01 0028
02 0026
Sel. Next

Then press the button.

Display sensor information of the unit.
Sensor info. 20:30 (THU)
Unit no. Code no. Data
00 0026
1-1 01 0028
02 0026
Scroll

Refer the information by pressing the or

button.

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Indoor unit sensors Outdoor unit sensors

00 Room temp. controlled * Unit No.1 Unit No.2 Unit No.3

0A 2A 4A Discharge temp. 1 (DISCH1)
01 Remote controller temp.
0B 2B 4B Discharge temp. 2 (DISCH2)
02 Indoor unit intake temp. (TA) 0C 2C 4C High-pressure sensor temp.
Indoor unit heat exchanger 0D 2D 4D Heat exchanger gas 1 (EXG1)
03
temp. E1 (E1) 0E 2E 4E Heat exchanger liquid 1 (EXL1)
0F 2F 4F Heat exchanger gas 2 (EXG2)
04 —
10 30 50 Heat exchanger liquid 2 (EXL2)
Indoor unit heat exchanger 11 31 51 Outdoor air temp. (TO)
05
temp. E3 (E3)
12 32 52 —
06 Discharge air temp. (BL) 13 33 53 Inverter primary current 1
14 34 54 CT2
07 Discharge air temp. setting
15 35 55 MOV pulse 1 (MOV1)
08 Indoor unit MOV pulse (MOV) 16 36 56 MOV pulse 2 (MOV2)
17 37 57 —
18 38 58 —
19 39 59 —
1A 3A 5A MOV pulse 4 (MOV4)
1B 3B 5B —
1C 3C 5C —
1D 3D 5D Low-pressure sensor temp.
1E 3E 5E Suction temp. (SCT)
1F 3F 5F Detected oil temp. 1 (OIL1)
20 40 60 Detected oil temp. 2 (OIL2)
21 41 61 —
22 42 62 Actual operating frequency
23 43 63 —
Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas
24 44 64
outlet of dual-tube temp. (SCG)

4
*Room temp. controlled: = Controlled room temperature
•When body thermostat controlled:
Controlled room temperature = Indoor unit intake temp. (TA) – Intake temperature shift (*1)
•Remote control thermostat controlled:
Controlled room temperature = Remote controller temp.
*1 Intake temperature shift: This is the shift value considered the temperature difference between the upper area
and lower area of the room in heating mode.
It is the value of the code “06” in the indoor unit’s EEPROM setting.
Cooling mode: = 0

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Contents Trouble Diagnosis

5. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Contents of Remote Controller Switch Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
2. Outdoor Unit Control Panel LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
3. Remote Controller Servicing Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
4. 3WAY Alarm Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5. Blinking Inspection Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
6. Inspection and Characteristics of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
7. Test Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
8. Symptom: Thermostat in OFF continues or cycles OFF & ON too frequently. . . . . . 5-31

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SYSTEM
SwitchAlarm
Switch Alarm Display
Display Trouble Diagnosis

ON: Blinking: OFF:

Wired Wireless
remote
control remote controller
display receiver display
Possible cause of malfunction

for heating
Operation

Standby
Timer
Serial Remote controller is detecting Error in receiving serial communication signal.
Operating lamp
communication error signal from indoor unit. (Signal from main indoor unit in case of group control) <E01> blinking
errors Ex: Auto address is not completed.
Mis-setting
Error in transmitting serial communication signal. <E02>
Indoor unit is detecting error signal from remote controller (and system controller). <<E03>>
Indoor unit is detecting error Error in receiving serial communication signal.
Heating ready lamp
signal from main outdoor unit. When turning on the power supply, the number of connected blinking
E04
indoor units does not correspond to the number set.
(Except R.C. address is “0.”)
Outdoor unit is detecting error Error of the main outdoor unit in receiving serial
<E06>
signal from indoor unit. communication signal from the indoor unit.
Improper setting of indoor unit Indoor unit address setting is duplicated. E08
or remote controller. Remote controller address connector (RCU. ADR) is
<<E09>>
duplicated. (Duplication of main remote controller) Operating lamp
blinking
During auto address setting, Starting auto address setting is prohibited.
number of connected units This alarm message shows that the auto address connector
E12
does not correspond to CN30 is shorted while other RC line is executing auto
number set. address operation.
Error of main indoor unit in receiving serial communication
E18
When turning on the power signal from sub indoor units.
supply, number of connected Error in auto address setting. (Number of connected indoor
E15
units does not correspond to units is less than the number set.)
number set. Error in auto address setting. (Number of connected indoor
(Except R.C. address is “0.”) E16
units is more than the number set.)
No indoor unit is connected during auto address setting. E20
Main outdoor unit is detecting error signal from sub outdoor Heating ready lamp
E24
unit. blinking

Error of outdoor unit address setting. E25

The number of connected main and sub outdoor units do not
E26
correspond to the number set at main outdoor unit PCB.
Improper wiring between main outdoor unit and sub-unit. E27
5 Error of sub outdoor unit in receiving serial communication
E29
signal from main outdoor unit.
Serial transmission failure of outdoor unit. E30
Communication failure with MDC E31
Improper setting. This alarm message shows when an indoor unit for
<<L02>>
multiple-use is not connected to the outdoor unit.
Operating and heating
Duplication of main indoor unit address setting in group
<L03> ready lamps blinking
control. simultaneously
Duplicated indoor unit priority (priority indoor unit). L05
Duplicated indoor unit priority (non-priority indoor unit) and
L06
outdoor unit.
Group control wiring is connected to individual control indoor
L07
unit.
Indoor unit address is not set. L08
Capacity code of indoor unit is not set. <<L09>>

Duplication of outdoor R.C. address setting. L04

Operating and heating

Capacity code of outdoor unit is not set. L10 ready lamps blinking
simultaneously
Incorrect wiring of remote group control wiring
L11
(in case of shared solenoid valve kit)
Mis-matched connection of outdoor units that have different
L17
kinds of refrigerant.

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Remote Controller
Controller 3WAY
3WAY SYSTEM
SwitchAlarm
Switch Alarm Display
Display Trouble Diagnosis

ON: Blinking: OFF:

Wired Wireless
remote
remote controller
control
display receiver display

Possible cause of malfunction

for heating
Operation

Standby
Timer
Thermistor fault Indoor thermistor is either Indoor coil temp. sensor (E1) <<F01>> Operating and
open or damaged. timer lamps blinking
Indoor coil temp. sensor (E2) <<F02>> alternately
Indoor coil temp. sensor (E3) <<F03>>
Indoor suction air (room) temp. sensor (TA) <<F10>>
Indoor discharge air temp. sensor (BL) <<F11>>
Outdoor thermistor is either Comp. No. 1 discharge gas temp. sensor (DISCH1) F04
open or damaged. Comp. No. 2 discharge gas temp. sensor (DISCH2) F05
Outdoor No. 1 coil gas temp. sensor (EXG1) F06
Operating and timer
Outdoor No. 1 coil liquid temp. sensor (EXL1) F07 lamps blinking
Outdoor air temp. sensor (TO) F08 alternately
Compressor intake temperature sensor (SCT) F12
Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube (SCG) F14
High pressure sensor failure. High pressure trouble. F16
Low-pressure sensor failure F17
Outdoor No. 2 coil gas temp. sensor (EXG2) F23
Outdoor No. 2 coil liquid temp. sensor (EXL2) F24
Activation of Protective device in indoor Thermal protector in indoor unit fan motor is activated. <<P01>> Timer and heat
protective unit is activated. ready lamp blinking
Improper wiring connections of ceiling panel. <<P09>>
device alternately
Float switch is activated. <<P10>>
Operation of protective function of fan inverter. <<P12>>
O2 sensor (detects low oxygen level) activated P14
Protective device in outdoor Compressor thermal protector is activated. Power supply
unit is activated. voltage is unusual. (The voltage is more than 260 V or less P02
than 160 V between L and N phase.) Operating and heat
Incorrect discharge temperature. (Comp. No. 1) P03 ready lamp blinking
alternately
High pressure switch is activated. P04
Negative (defective) phase. P05
DCCT overcurrent P16
Incorrect discharge temperature. (Comp. No. 2) P17
Outdoor unit fan motor is unusual. P22 5
Inverter for compressor is unusual.
P29
(DC compressor does not operate.)
Indoor unit communication When alarm message in other indoor units occurs in case of
<P31>
error of group control wiring. group control, unalarmed state of indoor units are inoperative.
Operating and timer
lamp blinking
EEPROM on indoor unit PCB failure F29 simultaneously

Operating and timer

lamp blinking
EEPROM on the main or sub outdoor unit PCB has failed. F31 simultaneously

Protective Protective device for Compressor No. 1 current trouble (overcurrent) H01
device compressor No. 1 is activated. Current is not detected when comp. No. 1 is ON. H03
for compressor Compressor No. 1 discharge temp. sensor disconnected H05
is activated
Protective device for Compressor No. 2 current trouble (overcurrent) H11
compressor No. 2 is activated. Compressor No. 2 current trouble (locked) H12 Timer lamp blinking
Compressor No. 2 CT sensor disconnected or short circuit H13
Compressor No. 2 discharge temp. sensor disconnected H15
Low pressure switch is activated. H06
Oil sensor fault. Comp. No. 1 oil sensor H08
(Disconnection, etc.) Comp. No. 2 oil sensor H27
Abnormal device function IPM trip (IPM current or temperature) H31

<< >> alarm indication: Does not affect the operation of other indoor units.
< > alarm indication: In some cases may affect the operation of other indoor units.

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( : ON : Blinking : OFF)

LED (RED)
Display meaning
1 2

After the power is turned ON (and automatic address setting is not in progress), no communication
with the indoor units in that system is possible.
(Both ON)

After power is turned ON (and automatic address setting is not in progress), 1 or more indoor units
are confirmed in that system; however, the number of indoor units does not match the number that
(OFF) (ON) was set.

Automatic address setting was completed successfully. (After the power is turned ON, and
automatic address setting is not in progress, the number of detected indoor units connected to that
(Both OFF) system matches the number that was set, and regular communications are occurring.)

Automatic address setting is in progress.

(Blinking alternately)

At time of automatic address setting, the number of indoor units did not match the number that was
set.
(Both blinking)

Alarm display
LED 1 blinks M times, then LED 2 blinks N times. The cycle then repeats.
(Blinking alternately) M = 2: P alarm 3: H alarm 4: E alarm 5: F alarm 6: L alarm
N = Alarm No.
Example: LED 1 blinks 2 times, then LED 2 blinks 17 times. The cycle then repeats.
Alarm is “P17.”

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Sensor temperature display function (displayed

both when unit is running and stopped)
• Use the following check procedure to display the
sensor temperatures from the remote controller,
indoor unit, and outdoor unit sensors on the remote
controller display.

<Check procedure>
À Press and hold the (CHECK) button and
button simultaneously for 4 seconds or
longer.
Á The following appears on the remote controller
LCD display: unit No. X – X (main unit No.), item
code XX (sensor address), and service monitor
00XX (sensor temperature).
CZ-RTC2
(See figure at right. Á)
 Press the temperature setting and
buttons to change the item code to the Example
: Unit No.
sensor address of the sensor you wish to monitor. : Item code (sensor address)
(For the relationship between the sensor address : Discharge temp. (TD)
and sensor type, refer to the sensor temperature
relationship table on next page.)
à If group control is in effect, press the
button to change to the unit you wish to monitor.
Ä Press the (CHECK) button to return to normal
remote controller operation.
<Note> The temperature display for units that are not
connected appears as “- - - -.”
• If monitor mode is engaged during ordinary
operation, the only parts of the LCD display that
change are those shown in Á in the figure. 5
The other parts remain unchanged during normal
operation.

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Sensor Temperature Relationship Table

Location where sensor
Sensor address Sensor type Sensor address Sensor type
is installed

Indoor unit heat exchanger

Room temp. controlled *
temp. E3 (E3)

Remote controller temp. Discharge air temp. (BL)

Indoor unit
Indoor unit intake temp.(TA) Discharge air temp. setting
Indoor unit heat exchanger
Indoor unit MOV pulse (MOV)
temp.E1 (E1)

Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit

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

Discharge temp. 1 (DISCH1) Low-pressure sensor temp.

Discharge temp. 2 (DISCH2) Suction temp. (SCT)

High-pressure sensor temp. Detected oil temp. 1 (OIL1)

Heat exchanger gas 1 (EXG1) Detected oil temp. 2 (OIL2)

Heat exchanger liquid 1 (EXL1) Actual operating frequency

Heat exchanger gas 2 (EXG2) Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas

Outdoor unit outlet of dual-tube temp. (SCG)
Heat exchanger liquid 2 (EXL2)

Outdoor air temp. (TO)

Inverter primary current 1

CT2

MOV pulse 1 (MOV1)

MOV pulse 2 (MOV2)

MOV pulse 4 (MOV4)

5 *Room temp. controlled: = Controlled room temperature

•When body thermostat controlled:
Controlled room temperature = Indoor unit intake temp. (TA) – Intake temperature shift (*1)
•Remote control thermostat controlled:
Controlled room temperature = Remote controller temp.
*1 Intake temperature shift: This is the shift value considered the temperature difference between the upper area
and lower area of the room in heating mode.
It is the value of the code “06” in the indoor unit’s EEPROM setting.
Cooling mode: = 0

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Codes Trouble Diagnosis
Diagnosis

With types 8HP and 10HP, the INV compressor is compressor 1.

With types 12HP and 14HP, the INV compressor is compressor 1, and the constant-speed
compressors (AC1) are compressors 2.

Alarm code Alarm meaning Page

E06 Outdoor unit failed to receive serial communication signals from indoor unit. 5-8
E12 Automatic address setting start is prohibited. 5-8
E15 Automatic address setting alarm (too few units) 5-8
E16 Automatic address setting alarm (too many units) 5-9
E20 No indoor units at automatic address setting. 5-9
E24 Outdoor unit failed to receive communications from another outdoor unit. 5-9
E25 Outdoor unit address setting failure (duplication) 5-10
E26 Mismatch in outdoor unit quantity 5-10
E29 Outdoor unit failed to receive communication from outdoor unit (main) 5-10
E31 Communication error between the microcomputers 5-10

F04 Compressor 1 discharge temperature sensor trouble 5-11

F05 Compressor 2 discharge temperature sensor trouble 5-11
F06 Gas temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 1 (EXG1) 5 -12
F07 Liquid temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 1 (EXL1) 5-12
F08 Outdoor air temperature sensor trouble (TO) 5-13
F12 Compressor intake temperature sensor trouble (SCT) 5-13
F14 Temp. sensor at refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube (SCG) 5-13
F16 High pressure sensor failure. High pressure trouble. 5-14
F17 Low-pressure sensor trouble 5-15
F23 Gas temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 2 (EXG2) 5-12
F24 Liquid temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 2 (EXL2) 5-12
F31 Outdoor unit non-volatile memory (EEPROM) trouble 5-15

H01 Compressor 1 current trouble 5-15

H11 Constant speed compressor 2 overcurrent alarm 5-16
H12 Constant speed compressor 2 lock current alarm 5-16
H03 Compressor 1 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit 5-17
H05 Compressor 1 discharge temperature sensor disconnected 5-17
H06 Low-pressure switch activated 5-18
H08 Compressor 1 oil detection sensor (connection) trouble 5-19 5
H13 Compressor 2 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit 5-17
H15 Compressor 2 discharge temperature sensor disconnected 5-17
H27 Compressor 2 oil detection sensor (connection) trouble 5-19
H31 HIC trouble alarm 5-19

L04 Outdoor system address duplication 5-19

L10 Outdoor unit capacity not set 5-20
L11 Incorrect wiring of remote group control wiring (in case of shared solenoid valve kit) 5-20
L17 Outdoor unit model mismatch 5-21

P02 Compressor thermal protector is activated. (trip only and no alarm) 5-21
P03 Compressor 1 discharge temperature trouble 5-22
P04 High-pressure switch activated 5-23
P05 Reverse phase (or missing phase) detected 5-23
P14 O2 sensor (detects low oxygen level) activated 5-24
P16 Compressor 1 (INV) overcurrent 5-24
P17 Compressor 2 discharge temperature trouble 5-22
P22 Fan motor trouble 5-25
P29 Inverter compressor missing phase or lock alarm 5-25

Blinking Inspection Display on the remote CHECK blinking (1) 5-26

controller CHECK blinking (2) 5-27

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Trouble Diagnosis

E06 Alarm
Alarm code E06
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit failed to receive serial communication signals from indoor unit.
Alarm conditions Outdoor unit failed to receive serial communication signals from indoor unit.
Probable cause (1) The indoor unit power was cut OFF after initial communications were completed.
(2) An open circuit or short circuit occurred in the inter-unit control wiring after initial
communications were completed.
Check Check the power at the indoor and outdoor units, and check the inter-unit control wiring.
Correction —
Example —
Notes This alarm is detected after initial communications are completed. Therefore, it does not occur in
cases of “disconnected serial connector,” “no terminal unit set,” or other trouble that occurs
before initial communications are completed. If initial communications have not been completed,
alarm E04 occurs.

E12 Alarm
Alarm code E12
Alarm meaning Automatic address setting start is prohibited.
Alarm conditions Automatic address setting was started when automatic address setting was in progress at
another outdoor unit in the same link.
Probable cause Automatic address setting is in progress at another outdoor unit.
Check This alarm is not displayed on the remote controller. Therefore check the blinking on the outdoor
unit PCB.
Correction Wait for automatic address setting to be completed at the outdoor unit where it is currently in
progress. Then start automatic address setting again.
Example —
Notes —

E15 Alarm
Alarm code E15
Alarm meaning Automatic address setting alarm (too few units)
Alarm conditions The number of indoor units was too few when automatic address setting was performed.
5 Probable cause (1) The number of indoor units set at the indoor unit quantity setting SW (SW3, SW4) on the
outdoor unit PCB is too many.
5
(2) The inter-unit control wiring between indoor units has been cut.
Check (1) Refer to the test run servicing materials and check the indoor unit quantity setting SW (SW3,
SW4).
(2) Check the inter-unit control wiring at the indoor and outdoor units.
Correction After correcting the indoor unit quantity setting or the inter-unit control wiring, perform automatic
address setting again.
Example —
Notes 3WAY switch position

SW3

SW4

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E16 Alarm
Alarm code E16
Alarm meaning Automatic address setting alarm (too many units)
Alarm conditions • The number of indoor units was too many when automatic address setting was performed.
• After initial communications were completed, an unrecognized unit was detected.
Probable cause (1) The number of indoor units set at the indoor unit quantity setting SW (SW3, SW4) on the
outdoor unit PCB is less than the number set.
(2) The inter-unit control wiring is wired incorrectly.
Check (1) Refer to the test run servicing materials and check the number of indoor units that is set.
(2) Check the inter-unit control wiring at the indoor and outdoor units.
Correction After correcting the indoor unit quantity setting or the inter-unit control wiring, perform automatic
address setting again.
Example —
Notes —

E20 Alarm
Alarm code E20
Alarm meaning No indoor units at automatic address setting.
Alarm conditions When automatic address setting was performed, no indoor units were recognized.
Probable cause (1) The inter-unit control wiring from the outdoor unit to the indoor units has been cut.
(2) Serial connector 1 (CN76) is disconnected at the outdoor unit.
(3) The power is OFF at all indoor units in the system.
Check (1) Check whether the inter-unit control wiring from the outdoor unit to the indoor units is cut.
(2) Check whether serial connector 1 (CN76) is disconnected at the outdoor unit.
(3) Check the power at the indoor units.
Correction (1) Reconnect the inter-unit control wire from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit.
Example —
Notes Position of serial connector CN76 on 3WAY

OC
5 CN76
5

E24 Alarm
Alarm code E24
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit failed to receive communication from other outdoor unit.
Alarm conditions After initial communications were completed, communications from an outdoor unit stopped.
Probable cause (1) After initial communications were completed, the control wiring between main and sub
outdoor units was cut.
(2) After initial communications were completed, the outdoor unit power was turned OFF.
Check —
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

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Trouble Diagnosis

E25 Alarm
Alarm code E25
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit address setting failure (duplication)
Alarm conditions Communication by inter-outdoor unit control wiring was received that contained the same
address as that unit 5 times or more within 3 minutes.
Probable cause The unit number is set incorrectly.
Check Check the unit number again.
Correction Correct the incorrect unit number setting.
Example —
Notes Recovery from this alarm occurs automatically (when communication that contains the same
address is not received for 3 minutes).

E26 Alarm
Alarm code E26
Alarm meaning Mismatch in outdoor unit quantity
Alarm conditions After power initialization, the set outdoor unit quantity did not match the number of outdoor units
detected on the inter-outdoor unit control wiring for 3 minutes or longer.
Probable cause (1) The outdoor unit quantity is set incorrectly.
(2) The inter-outdoor unit control wiring is cut.
Check (1) Check the outdoor unit quantity setting again.
(2) Check the inter-outdoor unit control wiring.
Correction (1) Correct the incorrect outdoor unit quantity setting.
(2) Repair the inter-outdoor unit control wiring.
Example —
Notes Recovery from this alarm occurs automatically (when the set outdoor unit quantity matches the
number of outdoor units detected on the inter-outdoor unit control wiring).

E29 Alarm
Alarm code E29
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit failed to receive communication from outdoor unit (main).
Alarm conditions Outdoor unit communications from outdoor unit (main) were interrupted for 3 minutes or longer.
Probable cause (1) After initial communications were completed, the inter-outdoor unit control wiring was
cut.
(2) After initial communications were completed, the RC connector became disconnected.
(3) The power at the outdoor unit (main unit) is turned OFF.

5 Check (1) Check the inter-outdoor unit control wiring.

(2) Check the RC connectors.
(3) Check the power at the outdoor unit (main).
Correction (1) Repair the inter-outdoor unit control wiring.
(2) Correct the RC connector connection.
(3) Turn ON the outdoor unit (main) power.
Example —
Notes —

E31 Alarm
Alarm code E31
Alarm meaning Communication error between two microcomputers on the Control P.C. Board
Alarm conditions —
Probable cause When does it occur?
(1) When failed in rewriting microcomputer.
(2) When the unit power shut down during rewriting microcomputer.
(3) When wiring between PCB and ROM writer disconnected.
Check (1) Rewrite microcomputer again.
(2) Switch on the unit power again.
Correction Replace Control PCB.
Example —
Notes —

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F04, F05 Alarm

Alarm code F04, F05
Alarm meaning Compressor 1 discharge temperature sensor trouble, compressor 2 discharge temperature
sensor trouble.
Alarm conditions (1) D
 ischarge temp. of 100°C or higher was detected 30 minutes or more after that compressor
stopped operating.
(2) D
 ischarge temp. of 80°C or higher was detected after all compressors had been stopped for
60 minutes or longer.
(3) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction
• Sensor element malfunction
• Sensor wiring is partially disconnected, resulting in increased electrical resistance.
This alarm does not occur when the wiring is disconnected or when the connector is not
connected to the outdoor unit PCB.
(2) Crossed wiring or installation error
• The discharge temperature sensor of that compressor is connected to the discharge tube
of the other compressor.
• The connector for the discharge temperature sensor of the problem compressor is
connected to the outdoor unit PCB connector for the other compressor.
(3) Outdoor unit PCB failure
(4) The check valve on the discharge tube for that compressor is wet.
(5) A
 n air short blockage in the area around the outdoor unit has increased the outdoor unit
ambient temperature, reducing the cooling effects after the compressor stops.
(6) There is a cause that results in P03, P17, or P02 alarm.
(7) Electrical noise
Check (1) Sensor malfunction and outdoor unit PCB failure
Trouble: • Constantly indicates a high temperature.
• When monitoring software or other means are used for monitoring, the discharge
temperature at times fluctuates suddenly and wildly.
• In some cases, the precise temperature may not be known, even when monitoring
software is used.
Check: • Wiggle the sensor and check whether the trouble continues.
• Check whether the connector is partially disconnected from the PCB.
An F04 alarm will not result if the connector is completely disconnected (circuit is
open).
• If the cause is still uncertain, check the following to determine whether a sensor or
PCB failure has occurred.
Step 1: Connect the other compressor discharge sensor, or a discharge sensor where
the F04 alarm has not occurred, to the connector for this compressor on the
PCB. Measure the temperature at the same point (a location where temperature
fluctuations are small), and check whether there is a temperature difference.
5
Difference Õ A PCB or sensor failure is possible.
No difference Õ PCB and sensor are normal.
Step 2: If an abnormality was found at Step 1, connect the problem compressor
sensor to the other compressor connector on the PCB, or to the PCB
connector of a device where the F04 alarm has not occurred. Measure the
temperature at the same point (a location where temperature fluctuations are
small), and check whether there is a temperature difference.
Difference Õ Sensor failure.
No difference Õ PCB failure.
It is convenient at this time to have a discharge temperature sensor on hand.
(2) Crossed wiring or installation error
Trouble: Although the other compressor is operating and this compressor is stopped, the
discharge temperature of the other compressor does not increase and the discharge
temperature of this compressor rises.
* The discharge temperature remains high immediately after the compressor stops. Wait
for some time after the compressor stops and observe.
Check: Check for crossed wiring and installation errors.
Continued

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Check (3) Leakage from the discharge tube check valve

Trouble: Although the other compressor is operating and this compressor is stopped, the
discharge temperature of this compressor rises together with the temperature of the
other compressor.
(4) The ambient temperature around the outdoor unit when it is stopped is 43 °C or higher.
(5) If the cause is still unknown after checking the above, then it is possible that electrical noise is
the cause of the trouble. It is necessary to provide a line filter or carry out other noise
countermeasures.
Correction (1) Replace the sensor.
(2) Replace the outdoor unit PCB.
(3) Carry out noise countermeasures.
(4) Repair the refrigerant tubing.
(5) Adjust the amount of refrigerant.
(6) Correct the trouble.
Example (1) Sensor wiring is partially cut.
Notes This alarm does not indicate that the sensor is disconnected.
In order to prevent overheating during operation, the outdoor units in this system will not allow a
compressor to start if the discharge temperature does not decrease while the compressor is
stopped. If a sensor malfunction results in continuous detection of a high discharge temperature,
then the compressor may stop for no apparent reason. The purpose of this alarm is to facilitate
identification of the problem in this case.

F06, F23 Alarm

Alarm code F06, F23
Alarm meaning Gas temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 1; Gas temperature sensor trouble at
outdoor heat exchanger 2
Alarm conditions (1) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
(2) A/D step is 1014 steps or more (open circuit).
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) U
 se a remote controller monitor or PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized by
the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —
5
F07, F24 Alarm
Alarm code F07, F24
Alarm meaning Liquid temperature sensor trouble at outdoor heat exchanger 1; Liquid temperature sensor trouble
at outdoor heat exchanger 2
Alarm conditions (1) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
(2) A/D step is 1014 steps or more (open circuit).
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) U
 se a remote controller monitor or PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized by
the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

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F08 Alarm
Alarm code F08
Alarm meaning Outdoor air temperature sensor trouble
Alarm conditions (1) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
(2) A/D step is 1014 steps or more (open circuit)
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) Use a remote controller monitor or PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized by
the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

F12 Alarm
Alarm code F12
Alarm meaning Compressor intake temperature sensor trouble (SCT)
Alarm conditions (1) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
(2) A/D step is 1014 steps or more (open circuit)
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) Use a remote controller monitor or PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized by
the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

F14 Alarm
Alarm code F14
Alarm meaning SCG temperature sensor trouble
Alarm conditions (1) A/D step is 10 steps or less (short circuit).
5 Probable cause
(2) A/D step is 1014 steps or more (open circuit)
(1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
5
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) Use a remote controller monitor or PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized by
the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

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Codes Trouble Diagnosis
Trouble Diagnosis

F16 Alarm
Alarm code F16
Alarm meaning High-pressure sensor malfunction
Alarm conditions • High-pressure sensor disconnected or open circuit
• High-pressure sensor detected over 3.6MPa continuously for 30 minutes while outdoor units stopped.
• High-pressure sensor detected over 3.6MPa while outdoor units were operating.
(In some cases, start and stop may sometimes repeat due to pre-trip mode.)
Probable cause (1) High-pressure sensor failure
(2) Failure to connect the connector to the outdoor unit PCB
(3) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
(4) Clogged refrigerant circuit
(5) Refrigerant over-charging
(6) Outdoor unit PCB failure
Check (1) High-pressure sensor failure
• Check the sensor resistance value. (Use a tester and measure the resistance between sensor No. 1
and No. 3)
Resistance of less than 95k indicates a short circuit or other trouble.
Resistance of 95k - 105k (high pressure sensor pin 1-3) is normal.
Resistance of more than 105k indicates an open circuit or other trouble.
• Connect a gauge to the high-pressure outlet and check for changes in the value dispalyed by the
monitoring software, and for large deviation of the gauge pressure.
• During heating, check whether the temperature is lower than the highest indoor-unit E1 temperature.
*The pressure detected by the high-pressure sensor is the highest pressure in the system.
Therefore during heating the converted saturation temperature will never be lower than any
indoor-unit E1 temperature. During cooling this temperature will never be lower than the outdoor
unit liquid temperature.
(2) Failure to connect the connector to the outdoor unit PCB
Check the connector connected to the outdoor unit PCB
(3) Failure to open the service valve
Check the open/closed status of the service valve.
(4) Check for clogging of the refrigerant circuit. (5) Check for refrigerant over-charging.
When clogging or over-charging occurs, refrigerant is likely to accumulate in the outdoor unit (cooling)
and indoor unit (heating). Sudden rise in pressure at start may sometimes occur.
(6) Outdoor unit PCB failure
• The check items are the same as for a high-pressure sensor malfunction.
A normal PCB is needed to determine whether the problem is a PCB failure or a pressure sensor
malfunction. If an abnormality was found at the check items for a high-pressure sensor malfunction,
5 first try replacing the PCB and check again.
Trouble is corrected: Outdoor unit PCB failure
Trouble is not corrected: High-pressure sensor malfunction

Correction (1) Replacement of high-pressure sensor

When replacing a high-pressure sensor, carry out after refrigerant recovering of outdoor unit.
(2) Replacing the PCB
(3) Correct malfunction of refrigerant cycle.
• Open valve of outdoor unit.
• Correct clogging.
• In the case of refrigerant over-charging, recover appropriate amount of refrigerant.
Standards of over-charging
Install the pressure gauge at the high-pressure removal port of outdoor units and check for it.
During cooling: Not available in case of low outdoor temperature or adjusting the outdoor fan.
While both the compressors 1 and 2 are operating under 12-step or 13-step in the
fan mode, high-pressure's saturation temperature indicates the outdoor temperature
+ around 15°C.
If the temperature is 5°C higher than the said temperature, over-charging might be
expected.
During heating: There is an indoor unit where refrigerant flow is poor (E1 temperature and discharge
temperature are low), and the mechanical valve of that unit is opened to 300 pulses
or more, and the E1 temperature is close to room temperature. However be aware
that this kind of data results often when there is a height difference between indoor
units. Reducing the amount of refrigerant will improve the refrigerant flow, however
reducing it too much will increase the likelihood of alarms related to low oil level
(scroll-side), the low pressure SW, and discharge temperature. Use caution.
Example Malfunction had occurred when the liquid, suction and discharge tubes were clogged together.

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Alarm Codes
Codes Trouble Diagnosis

F17 Alarm
Alarm code F17
Alarm meaning Low-pressure sensor trouble
Alarm conditions (1) Sensor short circuit
(2) Sensor open circuit
Probable cause (1) Sensor malfunction (including connector)
(2) PCB malfunction
Check (1) Measure the sensor resistance. Check that the sensor is operating normally.
(2) Use a remote monitor or a PC monitor to check the temperature that is recognized
by the microcomputer.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

F31 Alarm
Alarm code F31
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit non-volatile memory (EEPROM) trouble
Alarm conditions (1) Non-volatile memory is not present when power initialization occurs.
(2) Read values do not match after writing to non-volatile memory is complete.
Probable cause (1) Memory was not inserted after the PCB was replaced.
(2) The lifetime of the non-volatile memory has been reached.
(3) Non-volatile memory is installed incorrectly (wrong direction, bent pins, etc.).
Check (1) Check the non-volatile memory on the PCB.
Correction —
Example —
Notes —

H01 Alarm
Alarm code H01
Alarm meaning Compressor 1 Current trouble
Alarm conditions Compressor 1 (INV) primary current detected overcurrent higher than the values (overcurrent) listed
in the table below.
Horsepower of unit 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP
Current (A) 15.1 19.8 21.0 21.0

Probable cause (1) Wiring failure

(2) Operating under extremely high-pressure status (over-loaded operation)
(3) Power source and voltage failure (sudden voltage decrease)
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(2) Operating under extremely high-pressure status
(over-loaded operation)
• Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
Check open/closed status of the service valve of the outdoor unit. L1 L2 L3 N
• Difference of characteristics of high-pressure sensor (under-shift)
• Connect a gauge to the high-pressure outlet and check for
Power terminal board
changes in the value displayed by the monitoring software, and for
large deviation of the gauge pressure.
(3) Check power source and voltage.
Correction (1) Wiring failure
Correct wiring disconnection and wiring failure.
(2) Operating under extremely high-pressure status (over-loaded operation)
• Open the service valve of the outdoor unit.
• Replacing high-pressure sensor
When replacing a high-pressure sensor, carry out after refrigerant recovering of the outdoor unit.
(3) Improving power source and voltage
Example —
Notes —

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H11, H12 Alarm

Alarm code H11, H12
Alarm meaning H11: Constant speed compressor 2 overcurrent alarm
H12: Constant speed compressor 2 lock current alarm
Alarm conditions H11: During operation, when the compressor current value exceeds the following values for 30
seconds or longer listed below table.
However this alarm is not detected for 4 seconds after the compressor starts.
Horsepower of outdoor unit 12HP 14HP
Overcurrent (A) 13.6 13.6
H12: During operation, when the compressor current value exceeds the following values for 4
seconds or longer listed below table.
However this alarm is not detected for 2 seconds after the compressor starts.
Horsepower of outdoor unit 12HP 14HP
Lock current (A) 16.1 16.1

Probable cause (1) Compressor failure (locked or partially locked)

(2) CT circuit failure (including cut wiring)
(3) Missing power phase
(4) Low power voltage
(5) PCB failure
Check (1) Compressor failure (partially locked)
Trouble: Current value during operation greatly exceeds the value shown above.
Check: When the current for each phase is measured with a clamp meter or similar instrument,
check that the current value for all phases is not high.
If MG was forced ON (use caution), check that compressor noise will not occur or
the compressor will not run with a groaning sound.
(2) CT circuit failure, PCB failure
Trouble:
Check: • Check for poor connector contact.
• Check the continuity of the CT circuit.
• Install a normal CT in place of this CT and check.
If current is detected, then the PCB can be judged OK.
CT circuit failure
• Check that current is flowing in the phase where the CT circuit is connected.
Check voltage and current.
(3) Missing power phase
Trouble: This alarm primarily occurs when the T-phase is missing.
When the R-phase or S-phase is missing, CT trouble or PCB continuity trouble occur.
5 However this may not be true in the case of a missing phase caused by magnet SW
trouble.
Check: There is the possiblility of a magnet SW failure.
Therefore, check the phase voltage at a location that is as close to the compressor as
possible.
(4) Low power voltage
Trouble: In most cases, this occurs when another constant-speed compressor (including
compressors in other units) or other device starts.
It also occurs when the power wiring is extremely long.
Check: Check the voltage between each of the phases.
However, if this trouble occurs when other devices or compressors start, an oscilloscope
is required.
(5) PCB failure
Trouble:
Check: Check that the current value measured with the clamp meter is not lower than the value
measured with the PC or remote controller.
(6) If the cause is still unknown after checking the above, there is possibility that noise is the cause of
the trouble. It is necessary to connect a PC or other instrument.
Correction (1) Replace the compressor.
(2) Replace the CT circuit.
(3) Repair the power circuit.
(4) Adjust the primary-side power. Repair the power wiring.
(5) Replace the outdoor unit PCB.
(6) Correct the trouble.
* In the case of a compressor failure, it is likely that steps must be taken to correct the cause
of the compressor failure (such as liquid back-up) in order to prevent recurrence. Be sure to
check that there is no cause which may resuit in compressor locking.
Example —

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H03, H13 Alarm

Alarm code H03, H13
Alarm meaning H03 : Compressor 1 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit
H13 : Compressor 2 CT sensor disconnected or short-circuit
Alarm conditions Compressor 1: When the compressor 1(INV) is stopped, the primary current detected over 18A.
When the frequency of compressor 1(INV) is over 35Hz and the secondary current
is over 7.0A, the primary current detected lower than 0.7A.
Compressor 2: Current value at compressor 2 is less than 2.0 A when 2 seconds or more had
passed after the compressors began operation and output.
* No current is detected even though the compressors are operating.
Probable cause (1) CT circuit failure (including cut wiring, etc.)
(2) Disconnected CT circuit connector
(3) Missing phase where CT circuit is connected
(4) This CT circuit is connected to the connector of the other CT circuit.
(5) PCB failure
(6) Electrical noise
Check (1) CT circuit failure, PCB failure
Trouble: • Current value during compressor operation is below the threshold value.
Check: • Check that the connector is not disconnected.
• Check the continuity of the CT circuit.
• Install a normal CT in place of this CT and check. If current is detected, then the
PCB can be judged OK.
CT circuit failure
• Check that current is flowing in the phase where the CT circuit is connected.
Check voltage and current.
(2) Crossed wiring or installation error
Trouble: When the compressor is stopped, the current value at the other compressor is high.
When this type of condition occurs, seizing-detection control takes priority.
(3) If the cause is still unknown after checking the above, then it is possible that noise is the
cause of the trouble. It is necessary to connect a PC or other instrument.
Correction (1) Replace the CT circuit.
(2) Replace the outdoor unit PCB.
(3) Correct the problem.
Example (1) The connector was not inserted after the PCB was replaced.
Notes Use a normal CT as a tool to determine whether the trouble is a PCB failure or CT failure.

H05, H15 Alarm

Alarm code H05, H15
5
Alarm meaning H05 : Compressor 1 discharge temperature sensor disconnected
H15 : Compressor 2 discharge temperature sensor disconnected
Alarm conditions • This alarm occurs when the discharge sensor temperature detector is not inserted into the tube’s
sensor holder, or when the sensor itself has suffered some kind of malfunction other than a cut
wire.
• When outdoor air temperature is -10°C or higher:
Alarm occurs if the temperature detected by the discharge sensor has changed by less than
2°C when the compressor has operated for 10 minutes immediately after start.
• When outdoor air temperature is below -10°C:
Alarm occurs if the temperature detected by the discharge sensor has changed by less than
2°C when the compressor has operated for 30 minutes immediately after start.
Probable cause (1) Discharge sensor temperature detector is not inserted into the tube’s sensor holder.
(2) Discharge sensor itself has suffered some kind of malfunction other than a cut wire.
Check (1) Check that the discharge temperature sensor is inserted into the sensor holder.
(2) Check that sufficient heat-conducting putty is applied.
(3) Remove the discharge sensor from the sensor holder and expose the sensor to the outside
air for approximately 5 minutes. Check that the temperature detected by the sensor changes
to match the outside air temperature. (However the sensor cannot detect temperatures at or
below 0 °C.)
Correction (1) Install the sensor into the holder, and apply sufficient heat-conducting putty.
(2) If the sensor is malfunctioning, replace it.
Example

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H06 Alarm
Alarm code H06
Alarm meaning Abnormal decrease of low-pressure
Alarm conditions • Low-pressure sensor detects lower than 0.06MPa continuously for 2 minutes or lower than 0.02MPa
for just a moment.
Probable cause (1) Low-pressure sensor failure
(2) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
(3) Clogged refrigerant circuit
(4) Insufficiency of refrigerant gas amount
(5) Refrigerant is accumulated into the stopped outdoor units.
Check (1) Low-pressure sensor failure
• Check the sensor resistance value.
(Use a tester and measure the resistance between sensor No. 1 and No. 3)
Resistance of less than 95k indicates a short circuit or other trouble.
Resistance of 95k - 105k (low-pressure sensor pin 1-3) is normal.
Resistance of more than 105k indicates an open circuit or other trouble.
• Connect a gauge to the low-pressure outlet and check for changes in the value displayed by the
monitoring software, and for large deviation of the gauge pressure.
(2) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
Check the open/closed status of the service valve.
(3) Check for clogging of the refrigerant circuit.
When clogging in the refrigerant circuit occurs, refrigerant does not return to the compressor.
As a result, low-pressure may occasionally decrease abnormally.
Then check the following points:
Solenoid valve, expansion valve, fleezing caused by contaminated water inside the circuit, etc.
(4) Insufficiency of refrigerant gas
When insufficiency of refrigerant charge amount or of refrigerant amount in the system caused by
gas leakage occurs, low-pressure may occasionally decrease abnormally.
(5) Refrigerant is accumulated in a state of stop mode of the outdoor units.
Leakage of expansion valve and solenoid valve in the outdoor unit in stop mode, etc.
Correction (1) Replacement of low-pressure sensor
When replacing a low-pressure sensor, carry out after refrigerant recovering of outdoor unit.
(2) Correct malfunction of refrigerant cycle.
• Open valve of outdoor unit.
• Correct clogging.
• Dissolve insufficiency of refrigerant gas
(Correction of gas leakage area, additional refrigerant, etc.)
5 When charging additionally because of refrigerant insufficiency, add each 500g of refrigerant
little by little.
Example • The alarm had occurred because of refrigerant insufficiency due to gas leak.
• The alarm had occurred when the liquid, suction and discharge tubes were clogged together.

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H08, H27 Alarm

Alarm code H08, H27

Alarm meaning Trouble (open circuit) with the oil sensor (connection) at compressor 1 and compressor 2

Alarm conditions This alarm occurs when a connector connection (pins 1 and 2 for compressor 1, pins 4
and 5 for compressor 2) is open.
Probable cause Disconnected connector
Check Check that the connector is securely connected.
Correction (1) Connect the connector.
(2) Correct the connection at connector pins 4 and 5.
Example —
Notes

H31 Alarm
Alarm code H31
Alarm meaning HIC trouble alarm
Alarm conditions This alarm occurs when the microcomputer identifies a trouble signal (indicating abnormal HIC
temperature or other trouble) from the HIC.
The HIC judges the current and temperature, and outputs the trouble signal. In general this
indicates trouble with the HIC itself.
Probable cause Overcurrent in HIC circuit, and the resultant abnormal heating, caused by HIC failure
Check Check the power wiring and connector wiring. If the wiring and connectors are normal, use a
tester to measure the resistance between the compressor HIC power (HIC+) and ground (HIC–).
If there is a short-circuit, there is an HIC malfunction.

HIC PCB for 8HP to 14HP

(A747038)
HIC -
(NV)

5 HIC +
5
(P)

Correction If an HIC failure is found, replace the PCB.

Example —
Notes Turn OFF the power, and check the continuity of HIC+ and HIC– on the HIC PCB.

L04 Alarm

Alarm code L04

Alarm meaning Outdoor system address duplication
Alarm conditions Communication by inter-unit control wiring was received that contained the same address as that
unit 5 times or more within 3 minutes.
Probable cause Incorrect outdoor system address settings
Check Check the system address settings again.
Correction Correct the system address settings.
Example —
Notes Recovery from this alarm occurs automatically (when communication that contains the same
address as that unit is not received for 3 minutes after detection).

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L10 Alarm
Alarm code L10
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit capacity not set
Alarm conditions The outdoor unit capacity has not been set, or the setting is not allowed by the system.
Probable cause This alarm occurs because the capacity has not been set.
Check Connect the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller. On the outdoor unit EEPROM detailed
setting mode screen, check the value for the outdoor unit capacity (item code 81). Check that it is
not set to “0” or to a capacity that is not allowed.
Correction If item code 81 is incorrect, use the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller and set it correctly.
* After changing the setting, be sure to reset both the indoor and outdoor power.
Example —
Notes The outdoor unit maintenance remote controller is required in order to set the capacity in the outdoor
unit EEPROM.

L11 Alarm
Alarm code L11
Alarm meaning Installation or connection failure in a common use solenoid valve kit, miswiring of indoor unit's remote
control group
Alarm conditions (1) The connection system with the multiple indoor units at only one solenoid valve kit and installation
failure of "common use solenoid valve kit"
* "L11" alarm occurs in the same series of all remote controllers.
(2) The connection system with the multiple indoor units at only one solenoid valve kit and wire
connection that is not allowed
* "L11" alarm occurs at the only target indoor unit.
(3) Remote control group wiring with a different refrigerant circuit's indoor unit
* "L11" alarm occurs at the only target indoor unit.
Probable cause (1) Installation failure of "common use solenoid valve kit" (setting from PC at test run operation)
and address setting is not made in the same series of all indoor units.
(2) Wiring shown below that are not allowed
"Remote control group wiring with a different solenoid valve kit connected to the indoor unit

Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid

valve kit valve kit valve kit valve kit valve kit valve kit

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit

Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote

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controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller controller

Remote control group wiring more than one (1) indoor unit with type E1 within only one
solenoid valve kit

Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid

valve kit valve kit valve kit valve kit

Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Indoor unit Except Indoor unit Indoor unit Except
Except Except
Type E1 Type E1 Type E1 Type E1
Type E1 Type E1
Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote
controller controller controller controller controller controller

Remote control group wiring with a different refrigerant circuit in the indoor unit
Check (1) When setting "installation of common use solenoid valve kit" is made by PC, check whether the
installation change was made in the same series of all indoor units or not.
(Check the software of address setting of PC.)
* In this case, "L11" alarm occurs at all indoor units' remote controllers.
(2) Check the condition of remote control group wiring where "L11" alarm occurs.
Check whether the group wiring is made with the indoor unit of a different solenoid valve kit or not.
Check whether the group wiring is made with the indoor unit of a different refrigerant circuit or not.
(3) Check the model of indoor unit connected to a remote control group where "L11" alarm occurs.
Check whether type E1 indoor units are connected in the group wiring or not.
* Check the model of indoor unit with the item code 10 for the detailed setting of the remote control.
Correction (1) Perform "installation of common use solenoid valve kit" from PC in the same series of all indoor units.
(2) With a common use solenoid valve kit, change into the wiring that is allowed.
Example —
Notes This alarm may occasionally occur when connecting the common use solenoid valve kit.

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L17 Alarm
Alarm code L17
Alarm meaning Outdoor unit model mismatch
Alarm conditions This alarm occurs when a unit other than R410A refrigerant model is connected.
Probable cause (1) A unit that uses R407C refrigerant, or a R22 model unit, was connected by mistake.
(2) The connected unit is correct, however the refrigerant type setting in the outdoor unit
EEPROM (item code 80) is incorrect.
Check (1) Check the refrigerant type at the connected unit.
(2) Use the outdoor unit maintenance remote controller and check the item code 80 refrigerant type.
If the setting is incorrect, change it to R410A.
Correction —
Example —
Notes The outdoor unit's maintenance remote controller is required in order to set the refrigerant type in
the outdoor unit EEPROM.

P02 Alarm
Alarm code P02
Alarm meaning Compressor thermal protector is activated. (trip only and no alarm)
Alarm conditions When the current is not detected over 4 seconds long after the compressor ON.
Probable cause Activating condition of the compressor thermal protector (The voltage is more than 260V or less than
160V between L and N phase.)
Check (1) Check the constant speed compressor.
(2) Check the current transformer.
Correction Put the constant speed compressor OFF over 60 minutes and cool the thermostat.
Replace defective parts with new ones.
Example —
Notes —

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P03, P17 Alarm

Alarm code P03, P17
P03 : Compressor 1 discharge temperature trouble
Alarm meaning
P17 : Compressor 2 discharge temperature trouble
Alarm conditions Compressor 1 : Pre-trip stops when the temperature exceeds 106°C.
Compressor 2 : Pre-trip stops when the temperature exceeds 106°C.
* The alarm occurs when pre-trip stop occurs more than once. However the pre-trip counter is cleared
if the compressor operates continuously for a specified length of time (more than 2.5 minuites).
Probable cause (1) Malfunction of expansion valve (MOV4)
(2) Insufficient amount of refrigerant
(including trouble resulting from an insufficient initial charge and from gas leakage)
(3) Blocking of low-pressure parts caused by intrusion of foreign objects (moisture, scale, etc.)
(4) Malfunction of expansion valves (MOV1, MOV2)
(5) Refrigerant is accumulated into the stopped outdoor units.
(6) Compressor discharge sensor failure
(7) Outdoor unit PCB failure
(8) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
(9) Electrical noise
Check (1) Malfunction of expansion valve (MOV4)
Trouble: Although the expansion valve (MOV4) opens (MOV4 does not indicate "0" on the monitoring
software), the discharge temperature of the said compressor does not decrease.
Check: Check whether the MOV4 secondary side refrigerant tube is cold when the expansion valve
(MOV4) opens.
(2) Insufficient refrigerant
Trouble: Liquid effectiveness is poor.
Check: Check whether or not the superheating temperature is declining if the expansion valves
(MOV1, MOV2) are opened to 300 pulses or more (after checking for foreign object intrusion).
(3) Refrigerant is accumulated into the stopped outdoor units.
Trouble: • System is OK when all outdoor units are operating, however symptoms of insufficient gas
occur when a certain outdoor unit is stopped.
• Condensation or frost is visible up to the top of the accumulator of the stopped outdoor unit.
• After an outdoor unit stops, there is the sound of refrigerant flowing into an outdoor unit
that was stopped for a long time.
• When an outdoor unit starts after being stopped for a long time, the start is accompanied
by much vibration.
Check: • Check the following points limited to the stopped outdoor units (while the other outdoor
units are operating).
• Refrigerant leak on the expansion valves (MOV1, MOV2, MOV4)
• The expansion valve of the outdoor units stopped are all closed without any sound.
The sound of refrigerant flow can be heard when refrigerant leaks.
• Close the liquid service valve (normally “open”) and check whether the sound of
refrigerant flow can be heard. When the sound stops, refrigerant leaks.
5 • If refrigerant leaks from the expansion valve (MOV4), the temperature of the secondary
refrigerant tube becomes lower than the outdoor temperature.
• Refrigerant leaks from the expansion valve (MOV2) and check valve connected in
apposition (check valves for 14HP only)
• When the outdoor units stoppped, there is no refrigerant flow normally. But once
refrigerant leaks, the sound of refrigerant flowing from the check valve can be heard.
• Close the liquid tube service valve (normally "open") and check whether the sound of
refrigerant flow from the check valve stops. When the sound stops, refrigerant leaks.
(4) Sensor failure
Check: • This alarm is likely to occur when wiring is partially cut. (It is difficult to identify, even
when continuity is checked.) The detected discharge temperature is high.
Although such conditions rarely occur, a P02 alarm is likely if the detected discharge
temperature is low.
• Replace the sensor with another discharge sensor and compare the temperature conditions.
(5) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
Check open/closed status of the outdoor unit service valve.
(6) If the cause is still unknown after checking the above, there is possibility that electrical noise is the
cause of the trouble.
Correction (1) Replace the sensor.
(2) Replace the outdoor unit PCB.
(3) Correct the problem locations.
Example All of the probable causes

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P04 Alarm
Alarm code P04
Alarm meaning High-pressure switch activated.
Alarm conditions The operation of the electronic circuit in the high-pressure switch may short-circuit the terminal
depending on the pressure. A pressure of 3.8 MPa or above will short-circuit the terminal. Once
the terminal is short-circuited, it will remain in that state until the pressure goes below 3.15 MPa.
Probable cause (1) High-pressure switch failure or wiring connection failure
(2) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit
(3) Difference of characteristics of high-pressure sensor
(4) Clogging of the outdoor heat exchanger during cooling
(5) Air short circuit occurs during cooling.
(6) Failure of the outdoor fan during cooling
(7) Clogging of the air filter in the indoor unit during heating
(8) Air short circuit occurs during heating.
(9) Failure of the indoor fan during heating
(10) Clogging of the refrigerant circuit
(11) Failure of the expansion valve
(12) Failure of the solenoid valve kit
(13) Too much refrigerant has been charged.
(14) The wiring from the solenoid valve kit is actually connected to the different indoor unit.
(15) The system is that the multiple indoor units are connected at only one solenoid valve kit and also
multiple remote controllers are connected. "Installation of the common use solenoid valve kit"
from a PC has not been made.
Check (1) High-pressure switch failure or wiring connection failure
•Check under the section 6. "Inspection of Parts (1) High-pressure switch".
•Check whether the socket of the high-pressure switch is surely inserted into the outdoor unit PCB.
(2) Failure to open the service valve of the outdoor unit.
•Check open/closed status of the outdoor unit service valve.
(3) Difference of characteristics of high-pressure sensor
• Connect a gauge to the high-pressure outlet and check for changes in the value displayed by the
monitoring software, and for large deviation of the gauge pressure.
(4) During cooling, check whether the outdoor unit heat exchanger is clogged. Remove any foreign
material that prevents ventilation.
(5) During cooling, check whether an air short blockage has occurred in the outdoor unit. The system is
operating normally unless the temperature around the outdoor unit is excessively high.
(6) During cooling, check for outdoor fan failure. Check whether the screws securing the fan are loose
and whether the fan connector in the outdoor unit PCB is properly connected.
(7) During heating, check whether the air filters in the indoor unit are clogged. If clogged, clean the
filters.
(8) During heating, check whether an air short blockage has occurred in the indoor unit. The system
operates normally unless the temperature around the indoor unit is excessively high.
(9) During heating, check for indoor fan failure.
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(10) Check whether the refrigerant circuit is clogged. Check that all service valves are closed.
Check whether welded locations are clogged.
(11) Check for expansion valve failure. Check whether the expansion valves make a clattering sound
when the power is reset. Since the expansion valve in the indoor unit is in a location that makes
aural inspection difficult, use an electric means to check. Check that the connector pin of the
expansion valve on the PCB outputs 4 V. In addition, check that the coil resistance of the
expansion valve is several tens of Ohm ( ).
(12) Check for solenoid valve kit failure. Removing a coil that is on will result in a clicking sound.
Also, removing a coil that is off will not produce such a sound.
(13) Check whether too much refrigerant has been charged. Too much refrigerant has been
charged if the sub-cool temperature of the condenser is 15°C or more.
(14) Check whether the wiring from the solenoid valve kit is actually connected to the different indoor
unit .
(15) The system is that the multiple indoor units are connected at only one solenoid valve kit and also
multiple remote controllers are connected. Check whether "installation of the common use solenoid
valve kit" from a PC has been made. (Confirmation from the address setting software of a PC)
Correction Replace damaged components and correct the amount of charged refrigerant.

P05 Alarm
Alarm code P05
Alarm meaning Reverse phase (or missing phase) detected
Alarm conditions This alarm occurs when a reverse phase or missing phase is detected in the L1-L2-L3-N phases.
Probable cause Reverse phase or missing phase in the L1-L2-L3-N phases
Check Check the wiring at the power terminal board.
Correction Switch the phases and reinsert. Check if the result is OK.

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P14 Alarm
Alarm code P14
Alarm meaning O2 sensor operation
Alarm conditions (1) It is judged an error whenever the outdoor unit receives the signal “O2 Alarm Generated”
from the indoor unit.
(2) With the indoor unit's EEPROM setting (item code 0B) set to 0001, the EXCT input was
shorted.
Probable cause —
Check and (1) System configuration
Correction 1-1 Is an O2 sensor being used? If “Yes”, see “3-1”.
If “No”, see “2-1”.
(2) Indoor EEPROM setting
2-1 Is the EEPROM setting, item code 0B, on the indoor control board set to 0001?
If “Yes”, change the setting of item code 0B to
“0000” from “0001”.
If “No”, see “3-1”.
(3) Indoor control board
3-1 Is the alarm triggered if the EXCT socket (wire) is disconnected, and the power is reset?
If “Yes”, see “3-3”.
If “No”, see “3-2”.
3-2 Since there is no error, see what happens.
3-3 Indoor control board defective replace board
Example —
Notes —

P16 Alarm
Alarm code P16
Alarm meaning Compressor 1 (INV) overcurrent alarm
Alarm conditions This alarm occurs when current trouble or current detection
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frequency.
When more than the current values shown in the table are
instantly detected in the secondary current. HIC PCB
Secondary current
Horsepower of unit 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP

5 Current (A) 20.6 21.8 21.0 22.5

Inverter compressor

Probable cause There is a strong possibility of a compressor failure.

An alarm occurs for current detection trouble when it is judged that no current is flowing after
start (DCCT is damaged). In this case, the cause is a DCCT failure.
Check Check the power wiring and connector wiring.
Correction It is possible to resolve this trouble by limiting the maximum frequency.
Example —
Notes —

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P22 Alarm
Alarm code P22
Alarm meaning Fan motor trouble
Alarm conditions Fan motor start failure, fan motor Hall IC input failure
Probable cause Possible causes are a Hall IC input circuit failure and a fan HIC failure.
Check Check the fan motor wiring, the Hall IC wiring, and the connector connections.
If the wiring and connectors are normal, then check that the capacitor of the Hall IC input circuit
is securely soldered on the outdoor unit control PCB. Also use a tester and measure the
resistance between fan HIC power (HIC+) and ground (HIC–).
If there is a short-circuit, there is an HIC malfunction.
HIC PCB for 8HP to 14HP
(A747038)

HIC -
(NV)

HIC +
(P)

Correction If the fan does not start, the below corrections may be effective.
(1) If there is a fan HIC failure or circuit failure, replace the PCB.
(2) If the fan motor is locked, replace the fan motor.
Example —
Notes Turn OFF the power, and check the continuity of “+” and “–” on the fan circuit PCB.

P29 Alarm
Alarm code P29
Alarm meaning Inverter compressor missing phase or lock alarm
5 Alarm conditions This alarm may occur at start, and occurs when missing phase or lock is detected, and when a
DCCT failure occurs.
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Probable cause Generally this alarm occurs when the refrigerant pressure balance is uneven at start, or when
inverter compressor lock occurs, there is a missing phase in the inverter compressor wiring, or a
DCCT failure occurs. This can be judged to be starting trouble which is not caused by HIC.
Check Check the power wiring and connector wiring.
Correction DCCT failure (replace PCB) or compressor failure
Example —
Notes Use a tester to measure the voltage between the DCCT output terminal on the rear of the PCB
and the ground. If the voltage is not within 2 – 3 V, then the DCCT has malfunctioned.

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5.
5. Blinking
Blinking Inspection
Inspection Display
Display Trouble Diagnosis
Diagnosis

Currently the blinking inspection display can be displayed only on the wired remote controller
CAUTION
and system remote controller.

Blinking inspection display (1) (Automatic backup)

Alarm code (Blinking inspection display)
Alarm meaning Automatic backup is in progress. A/C units can be operated.
Status: The compressor at one of the outdoor units where the outdoor unit fan is running should
be operating.
* Blinking inspection display also occurs when seizing of the compressor magnet SW
is detected. Because this may also be the case, refer to “Blinking inspection display
(compressor magnet SW seizing detection).”
Alarm conditions When alarm P16, P22, P29, H01, H03, H11, H12 or H31 has occurred, correcting the control
device (remote controller, etc.) input engages this mode.
Probable cause Because alarm P16, P22, P29, H01, H03, H11, H12 or H31 has occurred, check the alarm
history then refer to the corresponding items.
Correction Follow the instructions in the corresponding items to correct the trouble.
Recovery After repairing the malfunctioning locations, reset the power for the system (all outdoor units).
Caution: Automatic backup mode will not be canceled until the power is reset.
Notes Automatic backup mode is not engaged in cases of alarms other than those listed above.
Reasons: • There is no need for automatic backup if recovery is possible by correcting the
remote controller input.
• With alarms for which automatic recovery is possible (such as sensor alarms), the
presence of electrical noise may result in a new alarm. However, it is believed that
this occurs for a comparatively short time only. In these cases, a mode (automatic
backup mode) that limits operation may be engaged.
• Control is not possible when a communications system alarm has occurred.
Automatic backup mode is not engaged in order to avoid causing secondary
damage.

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Blinking inspection display (2) (compressor magnet SW seizing detection)

Alarm code (Blinking inspection display)
Alarm meaning Compressor magnet SW seizing detected
Status: A  lthough an outdoor unit exists where the outdoor unit fan is running, no compressors in
the system are operating.
Because the fan is running only at the outdoor unit where seizing was detected, check
the corresponding outdoor unit.
* The fan may also run on its own when fan cracking prevention control is in effect
or when snowfall sensor input is present. Therefore monitor for approximately 10
minutes if the outdoor unit fans are operating at multiple units.
Alarm conditions Current is detected in the CT circuit when the compressor is stopped.
(1) This control is not engaged for the first 30 seconds after the compressor turns ON Õ OFF.
(2) F
 or 1 minute following the first 30 seconds after the compressor turned ON Õ OFF, the
threshold for the detected current is 10 A or more continuing for 2 seconds.
(3) All times other than the above:
• If the low-pressure SW has not activated, the threshold for the detected current is 7A or
more continuing for 5 seconds.
• If the low-pressure switch has activated, the threshold for the detected current is 7A or more
continuing for 2 seconds.
Probable cause (1) Magnet SW malfunction
• The magnet SW has seized, and the compressor is continuing to run.
Õ Even when the power is turned OFF, the primary side and secondary side contacts
remain together.
• The conditions of magnet SW operation are poor (difficult to open).
Õ When a magnet SW is used in a DC circuit, it may be difficult for the SW to open at times.
In an AC circuit the magnet SW should open instantaneously as long as the current is
within the allowable range. However, this kind of trouble can occur if excessive current
flows, and may prevent the SW from opening.
(2) CT circuit failure or PCB failure (A/D failure)
• CT circuit contact failure
Õ Check that the connector is not partially disconnected.
Wiggle the connector to check the connection.*
* These symptoms will not occur if the connector is completely disconnected or the wire is
cut. In these cases alarm Hx3 occurs.
• Current of 7A or higher was detected although the compressor was stopped, or a higher
current was detected at occasional intervals.
• The compressor continues to operate at a time when the outdoor unit should be stopped
(such as when all indoor units are stopped).
Õ Check whether or not 220 - 240 V is output from the PCB to the magnet SW. If the voltage
is output, there is a PCB failure.
(3) Installation error
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• CT1 connector is connected to the compressor 2 side
• CT1 circuit is connected to the compressor 2 side
• CT2 connector is connected to the compressor 1 side
• CT2 circuit is connected to the compressor 1 side
(4) Electrical noise
Correction (1) Replace the CT circuit.
(2) Replace the magnet SW.
(3) R
 eplace the PCB.
If the above probable causes are not the cause of the alarm, it is possible that in rare cases
the alarm may be caused by the effects of noise. See notes.
Notes The effects of electrical noise are difficult to identify unless a PC is connected and the conditions
are monitored for a long period of time.

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6. Inspection and
of Parts
Characteristics of Parts Trouble Diagnosis
Trouble Diagnosis

(1) High-pressure switch (63PH1, 63PH2, 63PH3), Optional High-Pressure Switch for Renewal (63PH4, 63PH5)

63PH1 Disconnect the CN3 connector (3P, WHT) from the outdoor unit control panel.
Measure the resistance between socket pins 1 and 3.
The resistance is OK if the result is 0 Ω.
63PH2 Disconnect the CN4 connector (3P, RED) from the outdoor unit control panel.
Measure the resistance between socket pins 1 and 3.
The resistance is OK if the result is 0 Ω.
63PH3 Disconnect the CN5 connector (3P, YEL) from the outdoor unit control panel.
Measure the resistance between socket pins 1 and 3.
The resistance is OK if the result is 0 Ω.

63PH4 Disconnect the CN42 connector (4P, WHT) from the outdoor unit control panel.
/63PH5 Measure the resistance between socket pins 1 and 2. The resistance is OK if the result is 0 Ω.
Measure the resistance between socket pins 3 and 4. The resistance is OK if the result is 0 Ω.

(2) Electronic control valve (MOV1, MOV2, MOV4)

After removing the connector from the PCB, use the following methods to check the valves.

MOV1 Measure the voltage between plug pin 5 and pins 1 through 4 at the CN64 connector (5P, WHT)
on the outdoor unit control PCB.
(Because of the pulse output, a simplified measurement method is used.
Set the tester to the 12 V range; if the value displayed is approximately 4 V, then the voltage
is normal.)

When the voltage is normal, measure the resistance between each pair of pins on the electronic
control valve connector.
The connector is normal if all results (pin 5 – pin 1, pin 5 – pin 3, pin 6 – pin 2, pin 6 – pin 4) are
approximately 46Ω. (If the results are 0Ω or , replace the coil.)

MOV2 Measure the voltage between plug pin 5 and pins 1 through 4 at the CN63 connector (5P, RED)
on the outdoor unit control PCB.
(Because of the pulse output, a simplified measurement method is used.
Set the tester to the 12 V range; if the value displayed is approximately 4 V, then the voltage
is normal.)
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When the voltage is normal, measure the resistance between each pair of pins on the electronic
control valve connector.
The connector is normal if all results (pin 5 – pin 1, pin 5 – pin 3, pin 6 – pin 2, pin 6 – pin 4) are
approximately 46Ω. (If the results are 0Ω or , replace the coil.)

MOV4 Measure the voltage between plug pin 5 and pins 1 through 4 at the CN57 connector (5P, BLU)
on the outdoor unit control PCB.
(Because of the pulse output, a simplified measurement method is used.
Set the tester to the 12 V range; if the value displayed is approximately 4 V, then the voltage
is normal.)

When the voltage is normal, measure the resistance between each pair of pins on the electronic
control valve connector.
The connector is normal if all results (pin 5 – pin 1, pin 5 – pin 3, pin 6 – pin 2, pin 6 – pin 4) are
approximately 46Ω. (If the results are 0Ω or , replace the coil.)

(3) Crankcase Heater

• Connect a clamp meter to 1 of the 2 crankcase heater wires and measure the current.
The current is normal if the result is 0.15 A or higher.
(As a guide, the current should be 0.1 A (198 V) – 0.2 A (264 V).)

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6. Inspection and Characteristics of Parts Trouble Diagnosis

(4) Coil Resistance of Outdoor Unit Fan Motor unit : ohm

DMSBG75SY
8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP
U-V 8.8
Resistance
U-W 8.8
(at 20°C)
V-W 8.8

(5) Coil Resistance of Compressor Motor unit : ohm

Inverter compressor (at 20°C) Constant speed compressor (at 25°C)
Outdoor unit Compressor
U-V U-W V-W U-V U-W V-W
8HP 5JD650ZBA22 0.570 0.587 0.580
10HP 5JD650ZBA22 0.570 0.587 0.580
5JD650ZBA22 0.570 0.587 0.580
12HP
C-SDN453H8B 1.865 1.884 1.835
5JD650ZBA22 0.570 0.587 0.580
14HP
C-SDN453H8B 1.865 1.884 1.835

(6) Characteristics of Thermistor

Ambient air temperature thermistor (TO)
Suction temperature thermistor (SCT)
Refrigerant gas outlet of dual-tube thermistor (SCG)
Heat exchanger liquid temperature thermistor (EXL)
Heat exchanger gas temperature thermistor (EXG)
40

35 8
30 7
Resistor (kΩ)

6
25
Resistor (kΩ)

5
20
4
15
3
10 2 5
5 1
0 0
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 30 40 50 60
Temperature(°C) Temperature(°C)
Discharge temperature (DISCH) thermistor
200

180

160

140
Resistor (kΩ)

120

100

80

60

40

20

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature(°C)

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Test Pin
7. Test Pin Trouble Diagnosis
Trouble Diagnosis

When the test pin on the outdoor unit control PCB is short-circuited, each part can be operated individually.
After turning OFF the main unit power, short circuit the test pin (CN022, WHT), then turn the power back ON.
Output is performed in the sequence shown in the table below, for 0.5 seconds each.

Output Operation
1 Relay RY12 Suction valve 1 (SCV1)
2 Relay RY13 Suction valve 2 (SCV2)
3 Relay RY15 Discharge valve 1 (DCV1)
4 Relay RY16 Discharge valve 2 (DCV2)
5 Relay RY4 Bypass valve (BPV)
6 Relay RY6 Oil recovery valve (ORVR)
7 Relay RY18 Pressure balance valve 1 (PBV1)
8 Relay RY19 Pressure balance valve 2 (PBV2)
9 Relay RY11 Refrigerant balance valve (RBV)
10 Relay RY10 Refrigerant control valve (RCV)
11 Relay RY8 Save valve (SAVE)
12 Relay RY1 Crankcase heater 1 (CH1)
13 Relay RY2 Crankcase heater 2 (CH2)
14 Relay RY17 Discharge valve 1A (DCV1A)
15 Relay RY20 Discharge valve 2A (DCV2A)

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8. Symptom:
Thermostat in ON
cycles OFF & OFFtoo
continues or
frequently 3WAYDiagnosis
Trouble SYSTEM
cycles OFF & ON too frequently Trouble Diagnosis

1. How to detect abnormality

• Abnormality does not occur. Protective function can be checked when the outdoor maintenance remote controller is
connected.

2. Error Diagnosis
1 Indoor control Setting temperature reaches the level set ON thermostat. Adjust setting
Yes
PC board 1-1 Setting temperature is too low in heating mode and too high temperature
in cooling and dry mode. No 1-2
Check if the sensors are connected correctly. Yes Connect correctly
Are all connection made properly?
1-2
Room temp. (TA) in yellow, heat exchanger (E1) in red,
heat exchanger (E3) in brown, air outlet (BL) in green No 1-3

Yes Turn OFF(OPEN)

1-3 DISP (display mode) is applied.
No 1-4
With a thermostat OFF in heating mode, wind speed Yes Choose one of 0 to 6
1-4 (item code 05) is out of range 0 - 6. (Use Simple Setting
Function on standard timer remote controller.) No 1-5
Yes Turn OFF(OPEN)
1-5 EXCT(demand control) is applied.
No 2-1
2 Outdoor Outdoor unit and protective function of a system are operating.
Yes See operational status
control (Connect outdoor maintenance remote controller to RC socket
2-1
PC board on outdoor unit main control PC board and check alarm
messages.) No 2-2

Discharge temperature is over 80°C in stop mode and does not Replace discharge
decrease. (Connect outdoor maintenance remote controller to Yes
2-2 temperature sensor
RC socket on outdoor unit main control PC board and check
alarm messages.) No 2-3
Demand value always stays low.
(Excluding -1 (unlimited))(Connect outdoor maintenance remote Yes Increase values
2-3
controller to RC socket on outdoor unit main control PC board
and check alarm messages.) No 2-4
5
5 2-4 DEMAND is applied.
Yes Turn OFF (OPEN)
No 3-1
3 Control Demand setting is made by control units (P-AIMS, Seri-Para I/O Yes Turn OFF
equipment 3-1
unit for outdoor unit, Seri-Para I/O each indoor unit.) No 4-1
4 System When operating in cooling (including auto cooling & heating) Yes Wait until more than
4-1 and dry mode, lowest temp. of indoor E1 and E3 sensor is 2°C reaches
less than 2°C (under anti-freeze control). No 4-2
Wait for a few minutes
Yes
4-2 During defrosting operation to 10 minutes or so
No 4-3
Yes Open service valve
4-3 Service valve of outdoor unit is closed.
No 4-4
4-4 Outdoor unit PC board failure → Replacement

According to the type of models, the indoor sensors will not be supplied in some cases.
According to the type of models, the outdoor DEMAND will not be supplied in some cases.
When LINE Checker is used, the temperature sensors can be observed (display, record) simultaneously.
According to some areas, some of the models are unreleased.

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