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Versie 2.4P-M vervangt U02.3.M

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PRECAUTIONS IN THE SERVICEMANUAL.
ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Hoofdstukindeling

Single A (vloer- & plafond UV / cassette UT / kanaal UB)........................................04


- Aan / Uit - Inverter
UU..(W)

- Variabel (aan/uit)..........................................................................................................26
AT-C.. / AT-H.. / LB-C.. / LB-D.. / LB-G.. / LB-H.. / LT-B.. / LT-C.. / LT-D.. / LT-E.. /
LV-B.. / P..AH

Multi-split ......................................................................................................................39
- Inverter
FM..AH

- Variabel (aan/uit)..........................................................................................................92
M..AC/AH

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- Multi-split tot 2005.......................................................................................................94
A2-C.. / A3-C.. / A2-H.. / A3-H.. / LM..

RAC...............................................................................................................................96
- Standaard wandunit (aan/uit)......................................................................................97
LS-J.. / LS-K.. / LS-L.. / S..ACL / S..ACP / S..AH(P) / G..AH

- ART COOL Deluxe / Panel (aan/uit)............................................................................97


LS-P.. / A09AH* / -12- / -18- / C07AH* / -09- / -12-

- Standaard wandunit Inverter........................................................................................99


LS-N.. / LS-Q.. / LS-R.. / S..AN / S..AW

- ART COOL Deluxe Inverter.........................................................................................101


C09AW* / C12AW*

- ART COOL Deluxe Inverter.........................................................................................103


C18AW* / C24AW*

-ART COOL Panel Inverter............................................................................................105


A09AW* / A12AW* / A09AW1 / A12AW1

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LG

Single A (vloer- & plafond UV / cassette UT /


UB kanaal) UU..(W)

Inverter 1-fase (single-split)


Inverter 3-fase (Single-split)
Synchro (master/slave)
Variabel (aan/uit, single-split)

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Single A: Inverter & Synchro
(UU..W & UU72 / 100) 5. Trouble Shooting

6.6 Check code Trouble shooting CH01, CH02, CH06


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Connector connection error Normal resistor : 10K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
01 Indoor air sensor Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C(Plugged)
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.

Connector connection error Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C(Unplugged)


02 Indoor inlet pipe sensor Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C(Plugged)
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.

Connector connection error Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C(Unplugged)


06 Indoor outlet pipe sensor Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C(Plugged)
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.

Check Flow Chart

Unplug the sensor Estimate the Voltage


on Indoor unit PCB of each sensor.

Check the Is the voltage of


Connector connection the sensor 2.5Vdc No
at 25C Correct connection
Yes
Is it normal ? No
Correct connection Repair or Change the PCB.

Yes Unplugged Plugged

Estimate the resistance


of each sensor.

Is the resistance of
2.5Vdc
the sensor 10 / No 10k
5k at 25C? Correct connection
V
Yes

Plug the sensor


on Indoor unit PCB
Check the resistance Check the voltage

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5. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
6.7 Check code Trouble shooting CH03
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Connector connection
error Connection of wire
03 Communication Error
Faulty PCB / Remote Main PCB Volt. DC12V
(Wired remote controller)
controller Noise interference
Connection wire break

Check Flow Chart

CN-REMO

Check the wire


connection(Open /
Short / Miswirring)

Is it normal ? No
Correct connection
Or change connection wire
Yes

Is the soldering state


of connector is normal? No
Re-soldering component
Yes Or change the PCB
Wired R/C Indoor Unit
Check the volt. of main
PCB power source. S 12V GND 12V S GND
(DC 12V,DC 5V) (YL) (RD) (BR) (RD) (YL) (BR)

Is it normal ? No
Correct connection
Or change the PCB
Yes
12Vdc 12Vdc
Check the installation of
wired remote controller. V V
(Noise interference)

Is it normal ? No
Adjust the state Check the Volt. Check the Volt.
of installation

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6.8 Check code Trouble shooting CH04


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
The connection of wire (Drain pump/ Float switch)
Float switch open. Drain pump power input. (220V)
04 Drain pump
(Normal : short) Drain tube installation.
/ Float switch
Water over flow Indoor unit installation. (Inclination)

Check Flow Chart

Check the level of


water (Float moves top
position)

CN-Float
Is it normal ? No
Check Drain Pump CN-Float
Yes

Is the float
No
switch clean ? Drain pump check
Clean float switch
Yes Check the wire
Check the wire connection (Open,
connection (Open, Soldered poorly)
Soldered poorly)
Is it normal ? No
Is it normal ? Correct connection
No
Or re-soldering PCB
Correct connection Yes
Yes Or re-soldering PCB
Is the resistance of
Drain Pump? Normal No
Is the resistance of f
( about 400 ) ? Change the Drain Pump
loat switch normal No
(short) ? Change the float switch Yes

Is the drain
No
pump clean ?
Clean drain pump
Yes

Check drain tube


installation

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5. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
6.9 Check code Trouble shooting CH09, CH10
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

EEPROM Check sum error Check the poor soldering.


09 Check sum (Indoor) Change PCB

Fan motor break down


BLDC motor Fan motor & PCB poor Check the indoor fan motor.
10 fan lock (Indoor) Check the connection status between
contact
Obstruction to the fan PCB and fan motor.

Check Flow Chart

Check the indoor fan


motor. (Fan is locked by
obstruction)

Is it normal ? No
Remove obstruction
Yes

Check the connection


status between PCB and
fan motor

Is it normal ? No
Correct connection Or re-soldering PCB
Yes

Check the DC Motor


signal

Is it normal ? No
Change Indoor Motor

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Single A: Inverter & Synchro
(UU..W & UU72 / 100) 5. Trouble Shooting

6.10 Check code Trouble shooting CH05, CH53


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
The connector for trans-
mission is disconnected.
05 The connecting wires Check power input AC 230V. (Outdoor, Indoor)
Communication
/ are misconnected. Check connector for transmission
(IndoorOutdoor)
53 The communication line Check wires are misconnecting.
is break Check transmission circuit of outdoor PCB
Outdoor PCB is Check transmission circuit of indoor PCB
abnormal.
Indoor PCB is abnormal.

Check Flow Chart

Check the input power


Is the connection of
AC230V (Outdoor,
GND,GND1,GND2, No
Indoor unit)
correctly connected? Correct connection
Is it normal ? Yes
No
( 230V 10% )
Needs electric work Change PCB
Yes
Check the communication
wires are correctly
connected.

Is it normal ? No
Adjust the connection
Yes of wire Confirm the
wire of "Live",
Check the resistance "Neutral", "Signal"
between communication
line and GND.
(Normal : Over 2M)

Is it normal ? No CH05 is displayed at indoor unit,


Correct connection CH53 is displayed at outdoor unit.
Yes

Is connector for
communication
correctly connected?

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5. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
6.11 Check code Trouble shooting CH21
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
An instant over current in the U,V,W phase
- Comp lock
Instant over current - The abnormal connection of U,V,W
21 DC Peak Over Rated current Over load condition
Poor insulation of IPM - Overcharging of refrigerant
- Pipe length.
Poor insulation of compressor

Check Flow Chart

Check the wire Is it normal ?


connection.(U,V,W) (1 Ph : 230V 10% No
3 Ph : 400V 10% ) Needs electric work
Yes
Is it normal ? No
Correct Check DC link
connection capacitor Is it normal? No
Yes
(Refer to belows) Change DC link
Check the resistance of capacitor
comp. (No difference at Yes
Or Main PCB
each terminal)
Check Over load condition Remove obstruction
- Overcharging of Change outdoor fan
Is it normal ? No refrigerant or motor
Change - Pipe Length Change refrigerant
Yes Compressor - Condenser is blocked
- Outdoor fan is locked
Check the electricity
leakageof the compressor. No
(Refer to comp check table)
Change Main PCB

Is it normal ? No Dc link voltage table


Change DC Link Voltage
Model
Yes Compressor Type Non operating Operating
1 Phase AUUW126C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
AUUW186C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
Check the input power AUUW246D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
(Outdoor, Indoor unit) AUUW306D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW366D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW426D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW486D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW606D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
3 Phase AUUW368D PSC DC540V 10% DC500V 10%
AUUW428D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW488D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW608D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%

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6.12 Check code Trouble shooting CH22


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Malfunction of compressor
22 Max. C/T Over current Blocking of pipe
Low voltage input
Refrigerant, pipe length, blocked,

Check Flow Chart

Check the wire Is it normal ?


connection.(U,V,W) (1 Ph : 230V 10% No
3 Ph : 400V 10% ) Needs electric work
Yes
Is it normal ? No
Correct Check DC link
connection capacitor Is it normal? No
Yes
(Refer to belows) Change DC link
Check the resistance of capacitor
comp. (No difference at Yes
Or Main PCB
each terminal)
Check Over load condition Remove obstruction
- Overcharging of Change outdoor fan
Is it normal ? No refrigerant or motor
Change - Pipe Length Change refrigerant
Yes Compressor - Condenser is blocked
- Outdoor fan is locked
Check the electricity
leakageof the compressor. No
(Refer to comp check table)
Change Main PCB

Is it normal ? No Dc link voltage table


Change DC Link Voltage
Model
Yes Compressor Type Non operating Operating
1 Phase AUUW126C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
AUUW186C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
Check the input power AUUW246D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
(Outdoor, Indoor unit) AUUW306D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW366D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW426D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW486D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW606D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
3 Phase AUUW368D PSC DC540V 10% DC500V 10%
AUUW428D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW488D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW608D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%

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5. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
6.13 Check code Trouble shooting CH40
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

C/T Malfunction of current detection circuit.


40 Initial current error
Internal circuit (Open / Short)
The voltage of C01N Is 4.0Vdc (25A) .


Check Flow Chart

Check the input power


AC230V
(Outdoor, Indoor unit)

TRANS
Is it normal ?
( 230V10%) No
Correct connection
Yes

Check C01N C01N


Is it normal (4.0Vdc )? No

Change Main PCB


Yes

Check Check TRANS


No
Is it normal?
Change TRANS
Yes
Change main PCB

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(UU..W & UU72 / 100) 5. Trouble Shooting

6.14 Check code Trouble shooting CH23, CH28


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1ph : DC link volt. is
DC Link


23 140Vdc . Check the power source.
Low voltage. 3ph : DC link volt. is Check the components.


250Vdc .

1ph : DC link volt. is


DC Link 140Vdc .


Check the power source.
28 High voltage 3ph : DC link volt. is Check the components.
250Vdc .


Abnormal Input voltage Check the power source.
25 Input voltage


(140Vac , 300Vac ) Check the components.

Check DC link voltage


Check Flow Chart

Check the wire


connection.(U,V,W) V

Is it normal ? No Check TRANS1


Correct
connection
Yes

Is it normal ? No
Change CN_TRANS 1

Yes Compressor

Dc link voltage table


Is it normal ? No DC Link Voltage
Model
Change Type Non operating Operating
Compressor 1 Phase AUUW126C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
Yes AUUW186C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
AUUW246D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
Check the input power AUUW306D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW366D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW426D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW486D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW606D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
3 Phase AUUW368D PSC DC540V 10% DC500V 10%
AUUW428D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW488D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW608D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%

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5. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
6.15 Check code Trouble shooting CH24
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Low / High press Check the connection of CN_PRESS


24 Press S/W Open
S/W open. Check the SVC V/V open.
Check the leakage of refrigerant.

Check Flow Chart

Pressure switch table


Is the wire connection No Switch Low pressure switch High pressure switch
normal ? Correct connection Spec 0.03 Mpa 4.3 Mpa
Model AUUW126C AUUW246D
Yes AUUW186C AUUW306D
AUUW366D
Is the soldering AUUW426D
state of connector is No AUUW486D
AUUW606D
normal? Re-soldering component AUUW368D
Yes AUUW428D
AUUW488D
AUUW608D
Is the SVC Valve
opened ? No
Open SVC Valve
Yes
CN_PRESS
Check the leakage of
refrigerant.
Check Pressure of
suction pipe
Check Pressure of
discharge pipe

Is it normal ?
No
Re-vaccuming system
Yes & Re-charging

Change main PCB

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6.16 Check code Trouble shooting CH26, CH27

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Check the connection of comp wire U,V,W


DC Compressor Compressor
26 Malfunction of compressor
Position position detect error Check the component of IPM, detection parts.

PSC Fault Over current at Check the component of IGBT /PFC module.
27 PFC Fault IGBT/PFC module Check the components.

Check Flow Chart

Check the wire Is it normal ?


connection.(U,V,W) (1 Ph : 230V 10% No
3 Ph : 400V 10% ) Needs electric work
Yes
Is it normal ? No
Correct Check DC link
connection capacitor Is it normal? No
Yes
(Refer to belows) Change DC link
Check the resistance of capacitor
comp. (No difference at Yes
Or Main PCB
each terminal)
Check Over load condition Remove obstruction
- Overcharging of Change outdoor fan
Is it normal ? No refrigerant or motor
Change - Pipe Length Change refrigerant
Yes Compressor - Condenser is blocked
- Outdoor fan is locked
Check the electricity
leakageof the compressor. No
(Refer to comp check table)
Change Main PCB

Is it normal ? No Dc link voltage table


Change DC Link Voltage
Model
Yes Compressor Type Non operating Operating
1 Phase AUUW126C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
AUUW186C PSC DC300V 10% DC280V 10%
Check the input power AUUW246D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
(Outdoor, Indoor unit) AUUW306D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW366D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW426D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW486D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
AUUW606D PFC DC300V 10% DC380V 10%
3 Phase AUUW368D PSC DC540V 10% DC500V 10%
AUUW428D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW488D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%
AUUW608D PFC DC540V 10% DC680V 10%

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1. Overload operation
(Pipe clogging/Covering/EEV defect/Ref. over-
charge)
Inverter compressor over Inverter compressor input
29 2. Compressor damage(Insulation damage/Motor
current current is over 30A
damage)
3. Input voltage low
4. ODU inverter PCB assembly damage

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No
3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal?
operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance
(0.188 7%)
Between each phase and No
2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
insulation resistance of Inverter
terminal and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal?
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor
No 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal?
(bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal?
L~N phase is 220V 15%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal
Yes

Is inverter PCB assembly No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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6.17 Check code Trouble shooting CH32, CH33
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Check the discharge pipe sensor for INV.
D-pipe (Inverter) Check the install condition for over load.
Discharge sensor
32 temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
(Inverter) temp. high
(105C )


Check the SVC V/V open.
Refer to sensor resistance table.

Check the discharge pipe sensor for Cons.


D-pipe (Constant) Check the install condition for over load.
Discharge sensor
33 temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
(Cons.) temp. high
(105C )

Check the SVC V/V open.


Refer to sensor resistance table.

Check Flow Chart

Check Over load condition Is the resistance of the


- Refrigerant leakage No No
sensor is 200k
- Condenser is blocked Remove obstruction Change the sensor
at 25C?
- Outdoor fan is locked Change outdoor fan
or motor Yes
Yes Change refrigerant
Plug the sensor
Unplug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB
on Outdoor unit PCB
Estimate the Voltage
Check the of each sensor.
Connector connection
Yes

Is the voltage of the


Is it normal ? No sensor is No
Correct connection 4.5Vdc at 25C Change the sensor
Yes Yes

Estimate the resistance Repair or Change the PCB.


of each sensor.

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Transmission Error Communication Error 1. Micom defect/Circuit defect


39 Between (PFC Micom Between PFC Micom 2. Different Micom S/W Version
INV Micom) and INV Micom. 3. ODU inverter PCB assembly damage

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

Is PFC Micom & INV Micom No


Upgrade Micom Program
S/W Program normal?

Yes

No
Is Inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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6.18 Check code Trouble shooting CH41, CH44, CH45, CH46, CH47, CH65
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Connector connection error Normal resistor : 200K/ at 25C (Unplugged)


41 D-pipe sensor(Inv)
Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 4.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
47 D-pipe sensor(Cons)
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.
Connector connection error Normal resistor : 10K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
44 Air sensor Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.
Connector connection error Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
45 Condenser Pipe sensor
Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
46 Suction Pipe sensor
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.
Connector connection error Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
Heat sink
65 Faulty PCB Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
sensor
Faulty sensor (Open / Short) Refer to sensor resistance table.

Check Flow Chart

Unplug the sensor Estimate the Voltage


on Indoor unit PCB of each sensor.

Check the Is the voltage of the


Connector connection sensor is 4.5Vdc / No
2.5Vdc at 25C Change the sensor
Yes
Is it normal ? No
Correct connection Repair or Change the PCB.

Yes Unplugged Plugged


Estimate the resistance
of each sensor.

Is the resistance of the


Sensor is 200k/10k No
/5k at 25C? 10k 2.5Vdc
Change the sensor
Yes V

Plug the sensor


on Indoor unit PCB

Check the resistance Check the voltage

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6.19 Check code Trouble shooting CH51, CH60

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

51 Over capacity Check the indoor unit capacity.


Over capacity
Combination Check the combination table.

EEPROM Check the connection port.


60 Check sum error
Check sum Check the poor soldering.

Check Flow Chart (CH51)

Check the
indoor unit combination

Check the outdoor


unit max combination

Is it normal ? No
Correct connection
Yes
Check PCB

Check Flow Chart (CH60)

Check the the


connection port.

Is it normal ? No
Correct connection
Yes
Change EEPROM

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Transmission error Main controller of Master 1. Power cable or transmission cable is not
between (Inverter PCB unit of Master unit cant connected
52
receive signal from 2. Defect of outdoor Main fuse/Noise Filter
Main PCB)
inverter controller 3. Defect of outdoor Main / inverter PCB

Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is transmission
LED (Yellow) of inverter No Is noise filter or fuse No
Replace noise filter or fuse
compressor normal?
PCB on?
Yes Yes

Replace inverter compressor PCB

No
Is transmission cable
Re-connect transmission cable
connected correctly?

Yes

No
Is MAIN PCB normal? Replace MAIN PCB

Yes

Replace inverter compressor PCB

Check Point
- Check the Transmission connector and LED (Main & Inverter)

48/56k

<Inverter PCB> <MAIN PCB>

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14) Troubleshooting CH54

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

3-phase wrong wiring of Abnormal Main PCB


3-phase wrong wiring
54 outdoor unit (Reverse No connection of CN_Phase
of main outdoor unit
Phase /omission of Changed R, S, T connection order
phase)

Check Point
1. Check the connection condition of R,S,T wire.
2. Check the connection condition of CN_Phase.
3. Check the outdoor main fuse.

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(UU..W & UU72 / 100) 5. Trouble Shooting

6.20 Check code Trouble shooting CH61, CH62

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Condenser condenser pipe Check the load condition.


61 pipe sensor sensordetected high Check the sensor of Condenser pipe sensor.
temp. high temp.(65C) Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (Plugged)

heat sink sensor Check the load condition.


Heat sink sensor
62 detected high temp. Check the sensor of heat sink.
temp. high
(85C) Normal resistor : 10K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (Plugged)

Check Flow Chart

Check Over load condition Is the resistance of


- Refrigerant leakage No No
the Sensor is 5k
- Condenser is blocked Remove obstruction Change the sensor
/10k at 25C?
- Outdoor fan is locked Change outdoor fan
or motor Yes
Yes Change refrigerant
Plug the sensor
Unplug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB
on Outdoor unit PCB
Estimate the Voltage
Check the of each sensor.
Connector connection
Yes
Is the voltage of the
Is it normal ? No sensor is 4.5Vdc / No
Correct connection 2.5Vdc at 25C Change the sensor
Yes Yes

Estimate the resistance Repair or Change the PCB.


of each sensor.

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4. Trouble Shooting (UU..W & UU72 / 100)
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/Covering/EEV
defect/Ref.overcharge)
2. Compressor damage
AC input instant over cur- Inverter PCB input power
(Insulation damage/Motor damage)
73 rent error current is over 48A(peak)
3. Input voltage abnormal (L, N)
(Matter of software) for 2ms
4. Power line assemble condition abnormal
5. Inverter PCB assembly damage
(input current sensing part)

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1.Check Pipe clogging/distortion
No 2.Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation
3.Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal operation
condition normal?
4.Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal? L~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is abnormal

Yes

No 1.Check L,N connection condition


Is AC input Wire connection 2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
condition normal? Reassemble if abnormality found

Yes

No 1.Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector connection condition


Is compressor
2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3.Check compressor terminal connection condition(bad contact)
condition normal?
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No
Is inverter PCB assembly Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality
normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

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16) Troubleshooting CH67, CH105

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

67 Outdoor fan Outdoor fan is not oper- Check the fan condition.
lock ating Check the fan connector

Communication error Communication error Short or fusing of communication line


105 between main PCB and between main PCB Poor outdoor unit PCB
fan PCB and fan PCB Power input when the DC link capacitor discharges

Check Point
CH 67 CH 105
1. Check the install condition for fan. 1. Is communication line between the main PCB and the
fan PCB normal?
2. Is the communication LED on?

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Single A

Aan / uit, Single-split


AT-C.. / AT-H..
LB-C.. / LB-D.. / LB-E.. / LB-G.. / LB-H..
LT-B.. / LT-C.. / LT-D.. / LT-E..
LV-B..
P03AH / P05AH / P08AH

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1) Troubleshooting CH01, CH02, CH06

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Open / Short
Indoor air sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
01
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Normal resistor : 5K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
02 Indoor inlet pipe sensor Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

Open / Short
Normal resistor : 5K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
06 Indoor outlet pipe sensor Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

10k. 2.5Vdc

. V

Check the resistance Check the voltage

Check Point
1. Unplug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB.
2. Estimate the resistance of each sensor.
3. If the resistance of the sensor is 10K. / 5K. at 25C, then sensor is normal.
4. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 K. or 8 , then sensor is abnormal. Change the sensor.
5. Plug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB and Power ON.
6. Estimate the voltage of each sensor.
7. If the voltage of the sensor is 2.5Vdc at 25C, then sensor is normal.
8. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 or 5Vdc, then sensor is abnormal. Repair or Change the PCB.

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2) Troubleshooting CH03

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Connection of wire
Communication Open / Short Main PCB Volt. DC12V
03
Wired R/C Wrong connection Noise interference

Wired R/C Indoor Unit


CN-REMO
12V S GND 12V S GND

12Vdc 12Vdc

V V

Check the Volt. Check the Volt.

Check Point
1. Check the wire connection. (Open / Short) Repair the connection
2. Check the soldering state of connector. (Soldered poorly) Repair or Change the PCB.
3. Check the volt. Of main PCB power source. (DC 12V, DC 5V) Repair or Change the main PCB.
4. Check the installation of wired remote controller. (Noise interference) Adjust the state of installation

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3) Troubleshooting CH04

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
The connection of wire(Drain pump/ Float switch)
Drain pump Float switch Open. Drain pump power input. (220V)
04
/ Float switch (Normal : short) Drain tube installation.
Indoor unit installation. (Inclination)

CN Float

CN-D/PUMP
CN-Float
0.

Check the resistance

Check Point
1. Check the wire connection. (Open, Soldered poorly) Repair the connection or change the PCB.
2. Check the resistance of float switch (Abnormal : Open, Normal : short) Check the float switch.
3. Check the level of water
4. Check the volt. Of Drain pump power supply. (AC 230V) Repair or Change the main PCB.

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4) Troubleshooting CH05, CH53

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Power input AC 220V. (Outdoor, Indoor)
The connector for transmission is disconnected.
05
The connecting wires are misconnected.
/ Communication
Communication poorly The GND1,2 is not connected at main GND.
53 (Indoor Outdoor)
The communication line is shorted at GND.
Transmission circuit of outdoor PCB is abnormal.
Transmission circuit of indoor PCB is abnormal.

Check Point
1. Check the input power AC230V. (Outdoor, Indoor unit)
2. Check the communication wires are correctly connected.
Adjust the connection of wire
Confirm the wire of Live, Neutral
3. Check the resistance between communication line and
GND. (Normal : Over 2M. )
4. Check the connector for communication is correctly
connected.
5. Check the connection of GND1, GND2, and main GND.
6. If one indoor unit is operated normally, outdoor PCB is no
problem.
Check the another indoor unit.
* CH05 is displayed at indoor unit, CH53 is displayed at out-
door unit.

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5) Troubleshooting CH21

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
An instant over current in the U,V,W phase
- Comp lock
Instant over current - The abnormal connection of U,V,W
21 DC Peak Over Rated current Over load condition
Poor insulation of IPM - Overcharging of refrigerant
- Pipe length.
Poor insulation of compressor

Comp
U Resistance(. ) at 20C
Inverter Constant
. Terminal
comp. comp.
V W U-V 0.64 0.8
V-W 0.64 0.8
W-U 0.64 0.8

Copper
Comp pipe Resistance(. ) at 20C
Inverter Constant
Terminal
. comp. comp.
U-GND 2M. 2M.
V-GND 2M. 2M.
W-GND 2M. 2M.

Check Point
1. Check the wire connection. (U,V,W)
2. Check the load condition. (Refrigerant, Pipe length, ) Adjust the load condition
3. Check the electricity leakage of the compressor. Normal : Over 2M. .
4. Check the resistance of compressor. Normal : 0.65. (INV), 0.8. (Cons.) No difference at each terminal.
5. Check the insulation from water at IPM part. Check the trace of water.
6. Check the IPM circuit.

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6) Troubleshooting CH21, CH22

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Malfunction of compressor
21 Max. C/T Blocking of pipe
Over current (14A ) Low voltage input
Refrigerant, pipe length, blocked,

Malfunction of current detection circuit.


C/T (Open / Short)
22 Initial current error
Internal circuit The voltage of C01N Is 4.0Vdc(25A) .

Check Point - +
1. Check the power source. + -
2. Check the fan operation is right.
+ -
3. Check the current.
4. Check the install condition.
5. Check the internal circuit. (C/T, Diode, Resistor)

108 Universal System Air Conditioner


Single A: Aan/uit Single-split
Troubleshooting Guide (voor modellen, zie pag. 26)

8) Troubleshooting CH24, CH25

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

24 Low / High press Check the connection of CN_Press.


Press S/W Open
S/W open. Check the components.

Abnormal Input voltage Check the power source.


25 Input voltage
(140Vac , 300Vac . Check the components.

TRANS1
50Hz, DC12V
CN PRESS

CN TRNAS1

Check Point
CH 24 CH 25
1. Check the connection of CN_PRESS 1. Check the power source.
2. Check the install condition for over load. 2. Check the components
3. Check the SVC V/V open. (Trans1, B/Diode, Diode, Resistance)

4. Check the leakage of refrigerant.

110 Universal System Air Conditioner


Single A: Aan/uit Single-split
Troubleshooting Guide (voor modellen, zie pag. 26)

10) Troubleshooting CH32, CH33

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

D-pipe (Inverter) Check the discharge pipe sensor for INV.


32 temp. high Discharge sensor Check the install condition for over load.
(105C ) (Inverter) temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
Check the SVC V/V open.

Check the discharge pipe sensor for Cons.


D-pipe (Constant)
Discharge sensor Check the install condition for over load.
33 temp. high
(Cons.) temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
(105C )
Check the SVC V/V open.

D-Pipe temp.

Toff(105) C

T2(95) C
T1(90) C

COMP Frequency
Normal Normal OFF
(Hz)
LEV Openness Normal Normal OFF Control
(Pulse)

Check Point
CH 32 CH 33
1. Check the install condition for over load. 1. Check the install condition for over load.
2. Check the SVC V/V open. 2. Check the SVC V/V open.
3. Check the leakage of refrigerant. 3. Check the leakage of refrigerant.
4. Check the constant compressor. (same with CH21)

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11) Troubleshooting CH41, CH44, CH45, CH46, CH47, CH65

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Open / Short
41 Normal resistor : 200K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
D-pipe sensor (Inverter) Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 4.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

Open / Short
44 Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
Air sensor
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
45 Condenser Pipe sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 5K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Suction Pipe sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 5K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
46
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
D-pipe sensor (Constant) Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 200K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
47
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 4.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Heat sink sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K. / at 25C (Unplugged)
65
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Check Point
1. Estimate the resistance of each sensor.(Unplugged)
2. Estimate the voltage of each sensor.(Plugged)
3. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 k. or 8 , then sensor is abnormal.
. If the voltage of the sensor is 0 V or 5Vdc, then sensor is abnormal.

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12) Troubleshooting CH51, CH60

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

51 Over capacity Check the indoor unit capacity.


Over capacity
Combination Check the combination table.

EEPROM Check the PCB ASM P/No.


60 Check sum error
Check sum Check the poor soldering.

Model Gross max. capacity Max. single indoor unit capacity


AUUW126B 21k 12k
AUUW186B
24k 12K
AUUW246B
AUUW306B
33k 18K
AUUW366B
AUUW4860 39k 18K
AUUW6060 52k 24K

Check Point
CH 51 CH 60
1. Check the indoor unit capacity. 1. Check the insertion condition of EEPROM.
2. Check the poor soldering

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13) Troubleshooting CH61, CH62

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Condenser Condenser pipe sensor


61 Check the load condition.
pipe sensor detected high Check the sensor of Condenser pipe sensor.
temp. high temp.(65C)

Heat sink sensor


Heat sink sensor Check the fan is locked.
62 detected high
temp. high Check the sensor of heat sink.
temp.(85C)

Heat Sink temp.

Toff C

T2 C
T1 C

COMP Frequency
Normal Normal OFF Normal
(Hz)

Check Point
CH 61 CH 62
1. Check the install condition for over load. 1. Check the fan is locked.
(Refrigerant, Pipe length, Blocked, ) 2. Check the Outdoor temp. is very high.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting CH54
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

54 Check the Main power


Phase error Phase change Check the CN_PHASE connector

U V W

Phase_A
5.3 msec
Phase_B

Phase_C
1 1 1 0 0 0
0 0 1 1 1 0
1 0 0 0 1 1

Check Point
1. Check the Main power.
2. Check the connecting state of connector CN_3PHASE on the outdoor pcb ass'y.

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Multi-split

Inverter

FM..AH

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Multi-split: Inverter
FM..AH 4. Trouble Shooting

6.6 Troubleshooting Indoor Error


Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Open / Short
Indoor air sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
01
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
02 Indoor inlet pipe sensor Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

Open / Short
Normal resistor : 5K/ at 25C (Unplugged)
06 Indoor outlet pipe sensor Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

10k 2.5Vdc

Check the resistance Check the voltage

Check Point
1. Unplug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB.
2. Estimate the resistance of each sensor.
3. If the resistance of the sensor is 10K/ 5K at 25C, then sensor is normal.
4. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 K or , then sensor is abnormal. Change the sensor.
5. Plug the sensor on Indoor unit PCB and Power ON.
6. Estimate the voltage of each sensor.
7. If the voltage of the sensor is 2.5Vdc at 25C, then sensor is normal.
8. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 or 5Vdc, then sensor is abnormal. Repair or Change the PCB.

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4. Trouble Shooting FM..AH
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Connection of wire
Communication Open / Short Main PCB Volt. DC12V
03
Wired R/C Wrong connection Noise interference

Wired R/C Indoor Unit


CN-REMO
12V S GND 12V S GND

12Vdc 12Vdc

V V

Check the Volt. Check the Volt.

Check Point
1. Check the wire connection. (Open / Short) Repair the connection
2. Check the soldering state of connector. (Soldered poorly) Repair or Change the PCB.
3. Check the volt. Of main PCB power source. (DC 12V, DC 5V) Repair or Change the main PCB.
4. Check the installation of wired remote controller. (Noise interference) Adjust the state of installation

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FM..AH 4. Trouble Shooting

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
The connection of wire(Drain pump/ Float switch)
Drain pump Float switch Open. Drain pump power input. (220V)
04
/ Float switch (Normal : short) Drain tube installation.
Indoor unit installation. (Inclination)

CN Float

CN-D/PUMP
CN-Float
0

Check the resistance

Check Point
1. Check the wire connection. (Open, Soldered poorly) Repair the connection or change the PCB.
2. Check the resistance of float switch (Abnormal : Open, Normal : short) Check the float switch.
3. Check the level of water
4. Check the volt. Of Drain pump power supply. (AC 230V) Repair or Change the main PCB.

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4. Trouble Shooting FM..AH
6.7 Troubleshooting Outdoor Error
FM15AH t/m FM25AH

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
Power input AC 220V. (Outdoor, Indoor)
The connector for transmission is disconnected.
05
The connecting wires are misconnected.
/ Communication
Communication poorly The GND1,2 is not connected at main GND.
53 (Indoor Outdoor)
The communication line is shorted at GND.
Transmission circuit of outdoor PCB is abnormal.
Transmission circuit of indoor PCB is abnormal.

Check Point
1. Check the input power AC230V. (Outdoor, Indoor unit)
2. Check the communication wires are correctly connected.
Adjust the connection of wire
Confirm the wire of Live, Neutral
3. Check the resistance between communication line and
GND. (Normal : Over 2M)
4. Check the connector for communication is correctly
connected.
5. Check the connection of GND1, GND2, and main GND.
6. If one indoor unit is operated normally, outdoor PCB is no
problem.
Check the another indoor unit.
* CH05 is displayed at indoor unit, CH53 is displayed at out-
door unit.

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FM27AH t/m FM57AH

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Power input AC 220V. (Outdoor, Indoor)


05 The connector for transmission is disconnected.
Title
/ Communication Communication poorly The connecting wires are misconnected.
53 (Indoor Outdoor) The communication line is shorted at GND.
Transmission circuit of outdoor PCB is abnormal.
Transmission circuit of indoor PCB is abnormal.

Check Point
1. Check the input power AC230V. (Outdoor, Indoor unit)
2. Check the communication wires are correctly connected.
Adjust the connection of wire Confirm the wire of "Live",
"Neutral"
3. Check the resistance between communication line and
GND. (Normal : Over 2M)
4. Check the connector for communication is correctly con-
nected.
5. If one indoor unit is operated normally, outdoor PCB is no
problem.
Check the another indoor unit.
* CH05 is displayed at indoor unit, CH53 is displayed at
outdoor unit.
6. If all indoor unit is displayed CH05 but outdoor PCB not L N
display
CH53 : Check the CN_COM and CN_POWER is correctly
< TERMINAL BLOCK >
connected.

27/30/40k
1. In Case of CH53, Check the Connection L , N at the ter-
minal block

48/56k
1. In Case of CH05, Check the Connection CN-POWER,
CN-COMM at the Main PCB
2. In Case of CH53, Check the Connection CN-COMM at
the Main PCB L , N at the terminal block

L N

L N

CN-Power CN-COMM

< MAIN PCB >

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FM15AH t/m FM27AH
4. Trouble Shooting FM..AH
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
An instant over current in the U,V,W phase
- Comp lock
Instant over current - The abnormal connection of U,V,W
DC PEAK Over load condition
Over Rated current
21 (IPM Fault) - Overcharging of refrigerant
Poor insulation of IPM
Pipe length.
Outdoor Fan is stop
Poor insulation of compressor

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal? operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

Are the resistance 1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor


Between each phase and No (1.083~1.123 5%)
insulation resistance of Inverter 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
compressor normal? terminal and pipe (over 50M )
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
No
Wire connection 3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal? (bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


Is inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Comp checking method


Comp
U Resistance() at 20C
Inverter
Terminal
comp.
V W U-V 1.083
V-W 1.123
W-U 1.096

Copper
Comp pipe Resistance() at 20C
Inverter
Terminal
comp.

U-GND 50M
V-GND 50M
W-GND 50M

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FM..AH 4. Trouble Shooting

1. Wait until inverter PCB DC voltage is discharged after main power off.
2. Pull out CN-L1(R), CN-L2(S), CN-L3(T) and CN-COMP Connector.
3. Set multi tester to resistance mode.
4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is short(0) or open(hundreds M), PCB needs to be replaced.(IPM damaged)
5. Set the multi tester to diode mode.
6. In case measured value is different from the table, PCB needs to be replaced.(PCB damaged).
P U V W Nu Nv Nw P U V W Nu Nv Nw

27 26 25 24 23 22 21 27 26 25 24 23 22 21

0.4 ~ 0.6 V 0.4 ~ 0.6 V

PFC_IPM check
U, V, W R S T

CAUTION
In case that the control box is opend and before checking electrical parts, it should be checked that the
LED 01M, 02M turned off(wait 7 minutes after main power OFF), otherwise it may cause electrical shock.

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FM27AH t/m FM57AH
FM..AH 4. Trouble Shooting

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
An instant over current in the U,V,W phase
- Comp lock
Instant over current - The abnormal connection of U,V,W
DC PEAK Over load condition
Over Rated current
21 (IPM Fault) - Overcharging of refrigerant
Poor insulation of IPM
Pipe length.
Outdoor Fan is stop
Poor insulation of compressor

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal? operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

Are the resistance 1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor


Between each phase and No (0.34~0.35 7%)
insulation resistance of Inverter 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
compressor normal? terminal and pipe (over 50M )
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
No
Wire connection 3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal? (bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


Is inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Comp checking method


Comp
U Resistance() at 20C
Inverter Constant
Terminal
comp. comp.
V W U-V 0.64 0.8
V-W 0.64 0.8
W-U 0.64 0.8

Copper
Comp pipe Resistance() at 20C
Inverter Constant
Terminal
comp. comp.
U-GND 2M 2M
V-GND 2M 2M
W-GND 2M 2M

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FM27AH t/m FM41AH

LED01M LED02M

U,V,W CONNECTOR

1. Wait until inverter PCB DC voltage is discharged after main power off.
2. Pull out V, V, W COMP connector.
3. Set multi tester to resistance mode.
4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is short(0) or open(hundreds M), PCB needs to be replaced.(IPM damaged)
5. Set the multi tester to diode mode.
6. In case measured value is different from the table, PCB needs to be replaced.(PCB damaged).

P U V W Nu Nv Nw P U V W Nu Nv Nw

27 26 25 24 23 22 21 27 26 25 24 23 22 21

0.4 ~ 0.6 V 0.4 ~ 0.6 V

PFC_IPM chec
U, V, W R S

CAUTION
In case that the control box is opend and before checking electrical parts, it should be checked that the
LED 01M, 02M turned off(wait 7 minutes after main power OFF), otherwise it may cause electrical shock.

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FM49AH t/m FM57AH

U
V
W

LED01M LED02M

CN(N)_BLUE CN(L)_BRWON

U,V,W CONNECTOR

1. Wait until inverter PCB DC voltage is discharged after main power off.
2. Pull out CN(L), CN(N) connectors and U,V,W COMP Connector.
3. Set multi tester to resistance mode.
4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is short(0) or open(hundreds M), PCB needs to be replaced.(IPM damaged)
5. Set the multi tester to diode mode.
6. In case measured value is different from the table, PCB needs to be replaced.(PCB damaged).

P U V W Nu Nv Nw P U V W Nu Nv Nw

27 26 25 24 23 22 21 27 26 25 24 23 22 21

0.4 ~ 0.6 V 0.4 ~ 0.6 V

PFC_IPM chec
U, V, W R S

CAUTION
In case that the control box is opend and before checking electrical parts, it should be checked that the
LED 01M, 02M turned off(wait 7 minutes after main power OFF), otherwise it may cause electrical shock.

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code
1. Malfunction of Compressor
2. Blocking of Pipe
22 Max. C/T Input Over Current 3. Low Voltage Input
4. Refrigerant, Pipe length, Blocked...

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal?
operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance 1.083~1.123 5%
Between each phase and No 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
insulation resistance of Inverter terminal and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal? Replace compressor if abnormality found

Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor
No 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal?
(bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check connection between inverter PCB assembly and


Is inverter PCB assembly
bridge diode(misconnection, disconnection)
power connection normal?
wiring again if abnormality found

Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal? R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V 10%
R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is
Yes abnormal.

Is inverter PCB assembly No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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Check Point
1. Check the power source.(200~240V)
2. Check the fan operation is right.
3. Check the current.
4. Check the install condition.
5. Check the CT Sensor Output signal (Check output pin 1.2 of the CT Sensor : 5V )

Tester

CT Sensor Output
(at the INVERTER PCB)

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code
1. Malfunction of Compressor
Input Over
2. Blocking of Pipe
22 Max. C/T Current(27/30/40k-17A 3. Low Voltage Input
48/56k-29A ) 4. Refrigerant, Pipe length, Blocked...

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion


2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal?
operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance (0.188 7%)
Between each phase and No 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
insulation resistance of Inverter terminal and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal? Replace compressor if abnormality found

Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor
No 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal?
(bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check connection between inverter PCB assembly and


Is inverter PCB assembly
bridge diode(misconnection, disconnection)
power connection normal?
wiring again if abnormality found

Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal? L~N phase is 220V 15%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal
Yes

Is inverter PCB assembly No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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Check Point
1. Check the power source.(220V 15%)
2. Check the fan operation is right.
3. Check the current.
4. Check the install condition.
5. Check the CT Sensor Output signal
(27/30/40k - Check output the CT Sensor : DC 2.50.2V)
(48/56k - Check output pin 1.2 of the CT Sensor : 5V )

Vdc

< Input Power Source Check Point >

< Main PCB>


<CT Sensing Check Point>

< Inverter PCB> <CT Sensing Check Point>

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Check point & Normal condition


Check the TAB1 is connect.
23 DC Link Low voltage DC Link volt is below
At not operating : DC Link voltage(260V )
300V
At Comp operating : DC Link voltage(500V )

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

Is DC Link voltage No Check the DC link Voltage AD Input of Inverter PCB


under 380V ? If AD Input is strange, change the Inverter PCB
(refer the next page.)

Yes

R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 400V 10%


No R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Is input voltage normal ? Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal.

Yes

Is Inverter PCB assembly No Check connection from terminal block to


Power connection normal? Inverter PCB assembly CN_L1(R), CN_L2(S), CN_L3(T)

Yes

No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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Check Point
1. Check the Tab1 connection condition. (Refer to outdoor wiring diagram)
2. Check the CN_L1(R), CN_L2(S), CN_L3(T) connection condition
3. Check the DC Link voltage at not operating(380V )
4. Check the DC Link voltage at Comp operating(500V )
5. Check DC Link Sensing Signal (Refer the Picture)

Vdc

500Vdc 10%
GND +

<INVERTER PCB> <DC Link Voltage Check Point>

GND
Tester

DC Link Voltage
oltage INV

<INPUT VOLTAGE Check Point>

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code

Check point & Normal condition


Check theCN_(L),CN_(N) Connection.
23 DC Link Low voltage DC Link volt is below
At not operating : DC Link voltage(280V )
140Vdc
At Comp operating : DC Link voltage(340V )

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

No
Is input voltage normal ? Check L~N Voltage is 220V15%

Yes
No
Is Inverter PCB assembly Check connection from terminal block to
Power connection normal? Inverter PCB assembly CN(L), CN(N)

Yes
No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation


condition

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1. Check the WCN_P(L),P(N) Connection condition at the Main PCB.(Refer to outdoor wiring diagram)
2. Check the DC Link voltage at not operating(280V )
3. Check the DC Link voltage at Comp operating(340V )
4. Check DC Link Sensing Signal :2.4~2.8V (Refer the Picture)

< Input Power Source Check Point >

27/30/40k

Vdc

< Main PCB>

Vdc

<DC_LINK Sensing Check Point>


<DC Link Voltage Check Point>

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Vdc

N
GND L

< Inverter PCB> <DC Link Voltage Check Point> <Connection Check Point>

Vdc

DC_LINK
GND

<DC_LINK Sensing Check Point>

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Low / High press Check the connection CN_L/PRESS,H/PRESS


24 Press S/W Open
S/W open. Check the components.

Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is high pressure switch No


connector connected Connect securely
to PCB?*

Yes

Is high pressure switch No


connector short Replace high pressure switch
during off time?**

Yes

No
Is SVC valve open? Open SVC valve

Yes

Is this error appeared No Re-check momentary


again after reset? problem or not

Yes

Is high pressure No
more than 2500kPa Replace PCB
at manifold gauge?

Yes

Is high pressure of No
LGMV similar as Replace high pressure sensor
at manifold gauge?
Yes

Check pipe is blocked or


not and take measure

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Check Point
1. Check the connection of H/press switch
2. Check short or not at the connector of high pressure switch (Normal open)

27/30/40k

< Main PCB : Connection Check Point > < Checking the Press switch >

48/56k

< Main PCB : Connection Check Point > < Checking the H/press switch >

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Abnomal Input Voltage


Check the power source.
25 Input voltage (R,S,T -N /140Vac ,
Check the components.
300Vac )

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 400V 10%


Is input voltage normal? No R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal.

Yes

No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

<INVERTER PCB>

Tester

< CH25 Check Point > GND

INPUT VOLTAGE
VOL AGE INV

<INPUT VOLTAGE Check Point>

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Abnormal Input voltage Check the power source.


25 Input voltage
(140Vac , 300Vac) Check the components.

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

No
Is input voltage normal ? Check L~N Voltage is 220V15%

Yes
No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

Check Point
1. Check the Input Voltage (LN 220V10%)
2. Check Input Voltage Sensor output voltage (2.5Vdc10%)

< Input Power Source Check Point >

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< Inverter PCB> < Input Voltage Sensing Check Point >

FM49AH t/m FM57AH


Vdc

INPUT(V)
GND

< Inverter PCB> < Input Voltage Sensing Check Point >

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Check the connection of comp wire U,V,W


26 DC Compressor Compressor
Malfunction of compressor
Position Starting fail error
Check the component of IPM, detection parts.

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion


2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal? operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

Are the resistance 1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor


Between each phase and No (0.188 7%)
insulation resistance of Inverter 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
compressor normal? terminal and pipe (over 50M )
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
No
Wire connection 3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal? (bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


Is inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Check the connection of comp wire U,V,W


26 DC Compressor Compressor
Malfunction of compressor
Position Starting fail error
Check the component of IPM, detection parts.

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal? operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

Are the resistance 1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor


Between each phase and No (1.083~1.123 5%)
insulation resistance of Inverter 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
compressor normal? terminal and pipe (over 50M )
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
No
Wire connection 3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal? (bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


Is inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Check Point
1. Check the connection condition of PCB.
2. Check the connection condition of Comp. U,V,W wire.
3. Check the comp resistor and insulation resistance .
4. Check the IPM.(Refer 106 page) WVU
5. Check the pressure of refrigerant.
6. Check the Service Valve Open.

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1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/Covering/EEV
defect/Ref. overcharge)
2. Compressor damage (Insulation damage/Motor
Inverter PCB input
AC Input Instant over damage)
27 current is over100A(peak)
Current Error 3. Input voltage abnormal (L,N)
for 2us
4. Power line assemble condition abnormal
5. Inverter PCB assembly Damage (input current
sensing part)

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1.Check Pipe clogging/distortion
No 2.Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation
3.Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal operation
condition normal?
4.Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal? L~N phase voltage is 220V 15%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is abnormal

Yes

No 1.Check L,N connection condition


Is AC input Wire connection 2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
condition normal? Reassemble if abnormality found

Yes

No 1.Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector connection condition


Is compressor
2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3.Check compressor terminal connection condition(bad contact)
condition normal?
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No
Is inverter PCB assembly Check inverter PCB assembly PFCM normality
normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

PFCM Moudle checking method


Set the multi tester to diode mode.
Check short between input signal pin which are
placed below PFC Module
Replace PCB assembly if it is short between pins
except No.4,5 pins. Signal pin

CAUTION
PFCM module No.4,5 pins are internal short state. 8 1

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Inverter DC link high 1. Input voltage abnormal (L~N)


Inv PCB DC link voltage
28 2. ODU inverter PCB damage(DC Link voltage
voltage error supplied over 420V
sensing part)

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

No
Is input voltage normal ? Check L~N Voltage is 220V15%

Yes

Is Inverter PCB assembly No Check connection from terminal block to


Power connection normal? Inverter PCB assembly CN(L), CN(N)

Yes
No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Recheck power and installation


condition

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Check Point
1. Check the CN_(L),CN_(N) Connection condition at the Inverter PCB.(Refer to outdoor wiring diagram)
2. Check the DC Link voltage at not operating(280V )
3. Check the DC Link voltage at Comp operating(340V )
4. Check DC Link Sensing Signal : 2.4~2.8V (Refer the Picture)

< Input Power Source Check Point >

27/30/40k

Vdc

< Main PCB>

Vdc

<DC_LINK Sensing Check Point>


<DC Link Voltage Check Point>

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48/56k
Vdc

N
GND L

< Inverter PCB> <DC Link Voltage Check Point> <Connection Check Point>

Vdc

DC_LINK
GND

<DC_LINK Sensing Check Point>

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code
1. Overload operation
(Pipe clogging/Covering/EEV defect/Ref. over-
charge)
Inverter compressor over Inverter compressor input
29 2. Compressor damage(Insulation damage/Motor
current current is over 30A
damage)
3. Input voltage low
4. ODU inverter PCB assembly damage

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No
3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
condition normal?
operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance
(0.188 7%)
Between each phase and No
2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
insulation resistance of Inverter
terminal and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal?
Replace compressor if abnormality found
Yes
1. Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector
connection condition
Is compressor
No 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
condition normal?
(bad contact)
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal?
L~N phase is 220V 15%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal
Yes

Is inverter PCB assembly No Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality


normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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D-pipe (Inverter) Check the discharge pipe sensor for INV.


32 temp. high Discharge sensor Check the install condition for over load.
(105C ) (Inverter) temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
Check the SVC V/V open.

Check the discharge pipe sensor for Cons.


D-pipe (Constant)
Discharge sensor Check the install condition for over load.
33 temp. high
(Cons.) temp. high Check the leakage of refrigerant.
(105C )
Check the SVC V/V open.

D-Pipe temp.

Toff(105) C

T2(95) C
T1(90) C

COMP Frequency
Normal Normal OFF
(Hz)
LEV Openness Normal Normal OFF Control
(Pulse)

Check Point
CH 32 CH 33
1. Check the install condition for over load. 1. Check the install condition for over load.
2. Check the SVC V/V open. 2. Check the SVC V/V open.
3. Check the leakage of refrigerant. 3. Check the leakage of refrigerant.
4. Check the constant compressor. (same with CH21)

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Transmission Error Communication Error 1. Micom defect/Circuit defect


39 Between (PFC Micom Between PFC Micom 2. Different Micom S/W Version
INV Micom) and INV Micom. 3. ODU inverter PCB assembly damage

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

Is PFC Micom & INV Micom No


Upgrade Micom Program
S/W Program normal?

Yes

No
Is Inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

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code
Malfunction of current detection circuit.
(Open / Short)
C/T The voltage of "C01N" Is 4.0Vdc(25A) .
40 Initial current error
Sensor Error Check CT Sensor output voltage : 2.5Vdc
5%

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

No If the CT Sensor output is not 2.5Vdc5%


Is CT Sensor Output is right?
Replace the Inverter PCB

Yes

No Check the input voltage source


Is input voltage normal? (Is nomal the offset of R-N,T-N voltage)

Yes

Recheck the Inverter PCB and


installation condition

Tester

CT Sensor Output
(at the INVERTER PCB)

GND

COMP CURRENT
U,V ,W
U,V,W
<INVERTER PCB>
INPUT
VOL AGE INV
VOLTAGE

<INPUT VOLTAGE Check Point>

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Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Malfunction of current detection circuit.


C/T (Open / Short)
40 Initial current error Check CT Sensor output voltage :
Sensor Error
2.5Vdc 5%

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

No
Is input voltage normal ? Check L~N Voltage is 220V15%

Yes
No
Is Inverter PCB Normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

Check Point
1. Check the Input Voltage (LN 220V10%)
2. Check Input Voltage Sensor output voltage (2.5Vdc10%)

< Input Power Source Check Point >

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Vdc

1
2
3

< Inverter PCB> < CT Sensing Check Point >

FM49AH t/m FM57AH


Vdc

INPUT(CT)
GND

< Inverter PCB> < CT Sensing Check Point >

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code
Open / Short
41 Normal resistor : 200K / at 25C (Unplugged)
D-pipe sensor (Inverter) Soldered poorly
Normal voltage : 4.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)
Internal circuit error

Open / Short
44 Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K / at 25C (Unplugged)
Air sensor
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
45 Condenser Pipe sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 5K / at 25C (Unplugged)
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Suction Pipe sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 5K / at 25C (Unplugged)
46
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
D-pipe sensor (Constant) Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 200K / at 25C (Unplugged)
47
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 4.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Open / Short
Heat sink sensor Soldered poorly Normal resistor : 10K / at 25C (Unplugged)
65
Internal circuit error Normal voltage : 2.5Vdc / at 25C (plugged)

Check Point
1. Estimate the resistance of each sensor.(Unplugged)
2. Estimate the voltage of each sensor.(Plugged)
3. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 k or , then sensor is abnormal.
If the voltage of the sensor is 0 V or 5Vdc, then sensor is abnormal.

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code

51 Over capacity Check the indoor unit capacity.


Over capacity
Combination Check the combination table.

EEPROM Check the PCB ASM P/No.


60 Check sum error
Check sum Check the poor soldering.

Model Gross max. capacity Max. single indoor unit capacity


A2UW146FA3 21k
A2UW166FA0
A2UW166FA1 24k 12k
A3UW186FA0
A3UW216FA3
33k
A4UW246FA3 18k

Check Point
CH 51 CH 60
1. Check the indoor unit capacity. 1. Check the insertion condition of EEPROM.
2. Check the poor soldering

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code

51 Over capacity Check the indoor unit capacity.


Over capacity
Check the combination table.

Check the PCB ASM P/No.


60 Over capacity Check sum error
Check the poor soldering.

Model Gross Max. Capacity[Btu/h] Max. Single Indoor Unit Capacity[Btu/h]


A7UW428FA3 54k
A8UW488FA3 62k 24k
A9UW548FA3 73k

Check Point
CH 51 CH 60
1. Check the indoor unit capacity. 1. Check the insertion condition of EEPROM.
2. Check the poor soldering

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Transmission error Main controller of Master 1. Power cable or transmission cable is not
between (Inverter PCB unit of Master unit cant connected
52
receive signal from 2. Defect of outdoor Main fuse/Noise Filter
Main PCB)
inverter controller 3. Defect of outdoor Main / inverter PCB

Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is transmission
LED (Yellow) of inverter No Is noise filter or fuse No
Replace noise filter or fuse
compressor normal?
PCB on?
Yes Yes

Replace inverter compressor PCB

No
Is transmission cable
Re-connect transmission cable
connected correctly?

Yes

No
Is MAIN PCB normal? Replace MAIN PCB

Yes

Replace inverter compressor PCB

Check Point
- Check the Transmission connector and LED (Main & Inverter)

48/56k

<Inverter PCB> <MAIN PCB>

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

3-phase wrong wiring of Abnormal Main PCB


3-phase wrong wiring
54 outdoor unit (Reverse No connection of CN_Phase
of main outdoor unit
Phase /omission of Changed R, S, T connection order
phase)

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check the Connection condition of PCBs
No 1) Input &Output (R,S,T,N) wire Connection of Noise Filter.
Is PCB connection Normal?
2) Check reverse connecting and non connecting for
CN-L1(R), CN-L2(S), CN-L3(T) of the Inverter PCB
Yes 3) Check the CN-AC-220V Connector of the Inverter PCB
and T-N connector of the Noise Filter
No 2. Check the connection or damage of power source fuses.
Is input voltage normal ?

Yes R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V 10%


R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Recheck power and installation condition Check connection condition and wiring if power is abnormal.

T-N

R S T N
R S T

Fuse

R S T N
R S T N G
<Terminal Block&Fuse Check>
<Noise Filter Connection Check>

CN-L3(T) CN-L1(R)

CN-AC-220V

CN-L2(S)

<INVERTER PCB Connection Check>


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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

1. EEPROM contact defect/wrong insertion


Inverter PCB & Main EEPROM Access error
60 2. Different EEPROM Version
EEPROM check sum error and Check SUM error
3. ODU Inverter & Main PCB assembly damage

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

1.Check EEPROM insert direction/connection condition


No
Is EEPROM insertion normal? 2.Check EEPROM Check SUM
Replace if abnormality found

Yes

No
Is inverter PCB assembly normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

No
MAIN PCB assembly normal? Replace MAIN PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Check Point
- Check the EEPROM Check sum & Direction

27/30/40k

<MAIN PCB> <EEPROM Direction Check Point>

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<MAIN PCB>
<Inverter PCB>

<EEPROM Direction Check Point>

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Condenser pipe sensor Check the load condition.


61 Condenser pipe sensor
detected high Check the sensor of Condenser pipe sensor.
temp. high
temp.(65C)

Heat sink sensor Heat sink sensor detect- Check the Heat sink sensor (10k 10% at 25C)
62 temp. high ed high temp.(85C) Check that outdoor fan is driving rightly

Gd`sRhmj

Snee 8/C

S1 74C

S0 7/C


Gy Gy Gy
NEE
ZGy\ Cnvm Cnvm Cnvm

Comp frequecy control accoding to heatsink temp.

Comp frequency control according to heat sink temp.

Is normal heatsink sensor No


Connect the heatsink sensor right
connecting ?

Yes

Is normal heatsink sensor ? No


Replace the heatsink sensor
(10k 10% at 25C)

Yes

No
Is normal Inverter PCB ? Replace the heatsink sensor

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1. ODU fan locking
2. Heatsink assembly of INV PCB assemble
Inverter PCB heatsink
65 Heatsink High error condition abnormal
sensor is open or short
3. Defect of temperature sensing circuit part defect
of INV PCB

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1. Check fan locking
2. Check covering of heat exchanger
Is installation No 3. Check distance between ODU and obstacles
condition normal ? 4. Check pipe distortion and abnormality
5. Check service valve is opened
Eliminate causes for abnormal condition
Yes

Is assemble condition Check assemble condition between INV PCB heatsink and
No
of INV PCB heatsink normal ? PFC & IPM module
Reassemble if abnormality found

Yes
Check resistance between NO.19 pin and NO.20 pin
of PFC module
Is PCB temperature No Check resistance between NO.24 pin and NO.25 pin
sensing part normal ? of PFC module
7K 10%(at 25C)
Replace PCB if abnormality found

Check Point
1. Check resistance between No.19 pin and NO.20 pin of PCB PFC module
2. Check resistance between No.24 pin and NO.25 pin of PCB PFC module - only 48/56k
3. Resistance value should be in 7k 10%.(at 25C).
4. Check the PFC Module No.19, 20 and IPM Module No.24, 25 pin soldering condition.

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FM27AH t/m FM40AH

PFCM :
Measuring resistance
between No.19,20 pin

FM49AH t/m FM57AH

PFCM : IPM :
Measuring resistance Measuring resistance
between No.19,20 pin between No.24,25 pin

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FM..AH 4. Trouble Shooting

Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code

Check the fan condition.


Outdoor fan Outdoor fan is not oper-
67 Check the fan connector
lock ating
Check the fan control part of the INVERTER PCB

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

CH67(Outdoor fan lock) occurrence

No
Is fan connector condition right ? Do right fan connector condition

Yes

No
Is Fan motor nomal? Change abnomal motor

Yes

Replace inverter PCB assembly

<INVERTER PCB connection>

<fan motor middle connection>

<FAN Motor Connection check>

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4. Trouble Shooting FM..AH
Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1. ODU fan locking
Fan RPM is 10RPM or
2. Heatsink assembly of INV PCB assemble condi-
less for 5 sec. when ODU
67 Fan Lock Error tion abnormal
fan starts or 40 RPM or
3. Defect of temperature sensing circuit part defect
less after fan starting.
of INV PCB

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

Is ODU Fan Motor Assemble No Check ODU Fan Motor assemble condition and fan locking
condition normal? Reassemble or replace if abnormality found

Yes

1. Set the multi tester to diode mode.


No 2. Check voltage between 1pin and 4pin of Fan Motor
Is ODU Fan Motor normal? (10.2V)
3. Replace Inverter PCB if abnormality found.

Yes

Check wiring between OUD fan motor and Inverter PCB


Is wire connection of No ( Check if Hall Senor and Motor output terminal color is
ODU Fan Motor wire normal? matched)
Reassemble if abnormality found

Yes

No Replace Inverter PCB assembly


Is Inverter PCB assembly normal?

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Check Point
1. Check voltage between 1pin and 4pin of Fan Mortor connector (Tester diode mode)
2. Voltage vaule should be in 1V 0.2V.

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FM27AH t/m FM41AH
Check voltage betwen
1pin and 4pin of fan motor

Fan motor
connector
Tester

<Main PCB>

FM49AH t/m FM57AH

<Inverter PCB>

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Display
Title Cause of error Check point & Normal condition
code
1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/Covering/EEV
defect/Ref.overcharge)
2. Compressor damage
AC input instant over cur- Inverter PCB input power
(Insulation damage/Motor damage)
73 rent error current is over 48A(peak)
3. Input voltage abnormal (L, N)
(Matter of software) for 2ms
4. Power line assemble condition abnormal
5. Inverter PCB assembly damage
(input current sensing part)

Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart


1.Check Pipe clogging/distortion
No 2.Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation
3.Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal operation
condition normal?
4.Check refrigerant pressure
Reassemble or manage if abnormality found
Yes

No Check
Is input voltage normal? L~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is abnormal

Yes

No 1.Check L,N connection condition


Is AC input Wire connection 2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
condition normal? Reassemble if abnormality found

Yes

No 1.Check inverter PCB assembly U,V,W connector connection condition


Is compressor
2.Check wire disconnection and wiring
Wire connection
3.Check compressor terminal connection condition(bad contact)
condition normal?
Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

No
Is inverter PCB assembly Check inverter PCB assembly IPM normality
normal? Replace inverter PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

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27/30/40k

< Noise Filter wiring Check Point >

< Main PCB wiring Check Point >

< Input Power Source Check Point >

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48/56k

N L

< Noise Filter wiring Check Point >

N
L

< Input Power Source Check Point > < Inverter PCB wiring Check Point >

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Multi-split

Variabel (aan/uit)

M..AC/AH

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M..AC / AH Functions

Signal Receptor
Receives the signals from the remote controller.(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)
Operation Indication Lamps
On/Off
: Lights up during the system operation.
Sleep Mode : Lights up during Sleep Mode Auto operation.
Timer : Lights up during Timer operation.
Signal
receptor Defrost Mode : Lights up during Defrost Mode or Hot Start operation (Heat pump model only)
Operation indication lamps OUT OUTDOOR UNIT
DOOR OPERATION : Lights up during outdoor unit operation. (Cooling model only)
Receives the signals from the remote controller.(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)
Operation Indication Lamps
On/Off : Lights up during the system operation.
Sleep Mode : Lights up during Sleep Mode Auto operation.
Timer : Lights up during Timer operation.
Defrost Mode : Lights up during Defrost Mode or Hot Start operation.(Heat pump model only)
Operation indication lamps
Outdoor unit operation : Lights up during outdoor unit operation.(Cooling model only)

PLASMA : Indicate PLASMA purifier operation.

Self-diagnosis Function
Error Indicator
The function is to self-diagnoisis airconditioner and express the troubles identifically if there is any trouble.
Error mark is ON/OFF for the operation LED of evaporator body in the same manner as the following table.
If more than two troubles occur simultaneously, primarily the highest trouble fo error code is expressed.
After error occurrence, if error is released, error LED is also released simultaneously.
To operate again on the occurrence of error code, be sure to turn off the power and then turn on.
Having or not of error code is different from Model.
Error Error LED Error contents SVC check point
Code (Indoor body operation LED)
5sec
(once)
Indoor air temperature thermistor Indoor air TH ass'y check
1 open/short.
3sec 3sec 3sec
(twice)
Indoor inlet pipe temperature thermistor Indoor inlet pipe TH ass'y
2 open/short. check
3sec 3sec
(5times)
Poor communication
5 Communication line/circuit
3sec
(6times)
Indoor outlet pipe temperature Indoor outlet pipe TH ass'y
6 thermistor open/shor check
3sec
(7times)
Defferent Operation (Simultanueous Operate indoor units only
7 operation of cooling and heating. heating or cooling mode.
3sec

(9times)

9 Indoor EEP ROM data (Art type only) Replace main PCB DC ASM
3sec

Outdoor air temperature thermistor Outdoor air TH ass'y check


44 open/short
3sec 3sec

Outdoor pipe themperature


45 thermistor open/short
Outdoor pipe TH ass'y check
3sec

Indoor unit combination check


51 Overload combination (Refer to Max. capacity)
3sec 3sec

: ten digits
: one digits

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Multi-split tot 2005

A2-C..
A3-C..
A2-H..
A3-H..
LM..

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Multi-split: Aan / Uit voor 2005
(modellen, zie pag. 105)

Display Function
1. Heating Model 2. Cooling Model

Operation Indicator Operation Indicator

Cooling, Soft Dry, Fan, Heating Cooling, Soft Dry, Fan

Sleep Timer Indicator Sleep Timer Indicator

Sleep Mode Sleep Mode

Timer Indicator Timer Indicator

Timer Mode Timer Mode

OUT
Defrost Indicator Compressor on Indicator DOOR

Hot-start, Defrost

Self-diagnosis Function
Error Indicator
The function is to self-diagnoisis airconditioner and express the troubles identifically if there is any trouble.
Error mark is ON/OFF for the operation LED of evaporator body in the same manner as the following table.
If more than two troubles occur simultaneously, primarily the highest trouble fo error code is expressed.
After error occurrence, if error is released, error LED is also released simultaneously.
To operate again on the occurrence of error code 12, be sure to pull out power cord and then re-insert.
Having or not of error code is different from Model.

Error Error LED


Code
Error contents SVC check point
(Indoor body operation LED)

(once) Indoor suction temperature


thermistor open/short. Indoor TH ass'y check
1 Indoor pipe temperature
3sec 3sec 3sec thermistor open/short.
(twice) Outdoor suction temperature
2 thermistor open/short. Outdoor TH ass'y
Outdoor pipe temperature check
3sec 3sec thermistor open/short.
(3times) Abnormal operation of multi
product. Resetting of remocon
3 (Simultanueous operation of operating mode
3sec 3sec cooling and heating)
(5times)
Poor communication Communication
5 line/circuit check
3sec
(once) (twice) (once) (twice) Primarily check
Misconnection of connecting refrigerant pressure
12 cables Connecting pipe check
3sec 3sec 3sec Connecting cable check

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RAC

Standaard wandunit (aan/uit & Inverter)


Art Cool Deluxe (aan/uit & Inverter) (hoge wand)
Art Cool Panel (aan/uit & Inverter)

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Standaard wandunit (aan/uit)


Alle typen/uitvoeringen o.a:
LS-J.. / LS-K.. / LS-L..
S..ACL / S..AH / S..ACP / S..AHP
G..AH

ART COOL Panel / Deluxe (aan/uit)


LS-P.... ..
A09/12/18AH*
C07/09/12AH*

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Operation Standaard wandunit, Panel & Deluxe

Display Function
1. Heating Model 2. Cooling Model

Operation Indicator Operation Indicator

Cooling, Soft Dry, Fan, Heating Cooling, Soft Dry, Fan

Compressor on Indicator OUT


Deicer Indicator DOOR

Hot-start, Deice

Self-diagnosis Function
Error Error Display LED
Error contents SVC check point
Code (Indoor body operation LED)
Indoor room temperature
(once) thermistor open/short Indoor Thermistor
1
Indoor pipe temperature assembly check
3sec 3sec 3sec thermistor open/short.

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Standaard wandunit Inverter

LS-N....
LS-Q....
LS-R....
S..AN
S..AW

99
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LS-N/Q/R, S..AN & S..AW Troubleshooting Guide

Self-diagnosis function

1. The malfunction indicator of indoor (see the operating LED of the INDOOR)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Keep operating state.
1
ing once.
Outdoor TH. is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Keep operating state.
2 ing twice.

Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C. The operating LED will be blink- Restart compressor when Heat sink
4
/Heat sink TH. is short or open. ing 4 times. Temp is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
5 comunication). ing 5 times. by remote controller).

DC peak error. The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6 ing 6 times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Running current is over- The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7 loaded. (CT2) ing 7 times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Indoor fan lock error The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
8 ing 8 times.
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
Outdoor fan lock error The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
9 ing 9 times.
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
D-PIPE TH is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 ing 10 times. (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
recovred)
Error code , cant be operated unless the power cord is removed.

2. The malfunction indicator of outdoor (see the LED01M on the outdoor PCB assy)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking Keep operating state.
2
twice.
Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C, The LED01M will be blinking 4 Restart compressor when heat sink
4
or Heat sink TH. is shortor open. times. Temp. is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The LED01M will be blinking 5 The operation is off(enable to restart
5
comunication). times. by remote controller).

DC peak error. The LED01M will be blinking 6 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6
times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Running current is over- The LED01M will be blinking 7 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7
loaded. times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Outdoor fan lock error The LED01M will be blinking 9 The operation is off(enable to restart
9 (BLDC fan model) times. by remote controller).

D-PIPE TH is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking 10 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
times. recovered)

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ART COOL Deluxe Inverter

C09AW*
C12AW*

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C09AW* & C12AW* Troubleshooting Guide

Self-diagnosis function

1. The malfunction indicator of indoor (see the operating LED of the INDOOR)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Keep operating state.
1
ing once.
Outdoor TH. is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Keep operating state.
2 ing twice.

Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C. The operating LED will be blink- Restart compressor when Heat sink
4
/Heat sink TH. is short or open. ing 4 times. Temp is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
5 comunication). ing 5 times. by remote controller).

DC peak error. The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6 ing 6 times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Running current is over- The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7 loaded. (CT2) ing 7 times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Indoor fan lock error The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
8 ing 8 times.
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
Outdoor fan lock error The operating LED will be blink- The operation is off(enable to restart
9 ing 9 times.
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
D-PIPE TH is short or open. The operating LED will be blink- Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 ing 10 times. (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
recovred)
Error code , cant be operated unless the power cord is removed.

2. The malfunction indicator of outdoor (see the LED01M on the outdoor PCB assy)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking Keep operating state.
2
twice.
Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C, The LED01M will be blinking 4 Restart compressor when heat sink
4
or Heat sink TH. is shortor open. times. Temp. is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The LED01M will be blinking 5 The operation is off(enable to restart
5
comunication). times. by remote controller).

DC peak error. The LED01M will be blinking 6 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6
times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Running current is over- The LED01M will be blinking 7 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7
loaded. times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Outdoor fan lock error The LED01M will be blinking 9 The operation is off(enable to restart
9 (BLDC fan model) times. by remote controller).

D-PIPE TH is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking 10 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
times. recovered)

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ART COOL Deluxe Inverter

C18AW*
C24AW*

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C18AW* & C24AW* Troubleshooting Guide

Self-diagnosis function

1. The malfunction indicator of indoor (see the operating LED of the INDOOR)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The display show "C1" Keep operating state.
1

Outdoor TH. is short or open. The display show "C2" Keep operating state.
2

Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C. The display show "C4" Restart compressor when Heat sink
4
/Heat sink TH. is short or open. Temp is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The display show "C5" The operation is off(enable to restart
5 comunication). by remote controller).

DC peak error. The display show "C6" Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6 (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Running current is over- The display show "C7" Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7 loaded. (CT2) (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Indoor fan lock error The display show "C8" The operation is off(enable to restart
8
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
Outdoor fan lock error The display show "C9" The operation is off(enable to restart
9
(BLDC fan model) by remote controller).
D-PIPE TH is short or open. The display show "CA" Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
recovred)
Error code , cant be operated unless the power cord is removed.

2. The malfunction indicator of outdoor (see the LED01M on the outdoor PCB assy)

Error The cause of malfunction Malfunction indicator The operating state


Code
Indoor TH. is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking Keep operating state.
2
twice.
Temp. of Heat sink is over 95C, The LED01M will be blinking 4 Restart compressor when heat sink
4
or Heat sink TH. is shortor open. times. Temp. is 85C below.

Comunication error (serial The LED01M will be blinking 5 The operation is off(enable to restart
5
comunication). times. by remote controller).

DC peak error. The LED01M will be blinking 6 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
6
times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)

Running current is over- The LED01M will be blinking 7 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
7
loaded. times. (not enable to restart by remote controller)
Outdoor fan lock error The LED01M will be blinking 9 The operation is off(enable to restart
9 (BLDC fan model) times. by remote controller).

D-PIPE TH is short or open. The LED01M will be blinking 10 Compressor will be turned off immediately.
10 (restart compressor when D-PIPE TH. is
times. recovered)

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ART COOL Panel Inverter

A09AW
A12AW
A09AW1
A12AW1

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A..AW & A..AW1 Troubleshooting Guide

Self diagnosis Function


Error Display Indoor
Error Indicator Cause of Error
Code Indoor Outdoor Operation
1 time 1time 1time 1time 1time
Indoor Temp. sensor error
1 - Sensor open or short O ON
3 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec

2 times 2 times 2 times 2 times


Outdoor Temp. sensor error
2 - Sensor open or short O O ON
3 sec 3 sec 3 sec

4 times 4 times Heat Sink sensor error


- Sensor open or short O O ON
4 3 sec 3 sec

- Heat Sink temp is over 95

5times 5times
Communication error
5 O O OFF
3 sec 3 sec

6times 6times
DC Peak error O O SHUT
6 3 sec DOWN

7times 7times
SHUT
7 Over current error (CT2) O O
3 sec DOWN

8times 8times
Indoor fan lock error
8 (BLDC fan model only) O OFF
3 sec

9times 9times
Outdoor fan lock error
O O OFF
9 (BLDC fan model only)
3 sec

10 times 10 times
D-Pipe TH. is short or open. O O ON
10
3 sec

1time 2times 1time 2times


EEPROM Error
12 - EEPROM Check sum Error O ON
3 sec 3 sec

1time 3 times 1time 3 times


PSC Error
13 O ON
3 sec
- PSC Fault Error

1time 4 times 1time 4 times


Comp Phase Current Error
14 (180 Driver Comp Control O ON
3 sec
Model Only)

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A..AW & A..AW1 Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting for error code


Error code Description Cause of error
Indoor TH. (sensor) is short or open
Indoor TH. is short or Indoor TH. (sensor) is not connected to the indoor pcb assembly
1 open Damage or defect on the sensing circuit of indoor pcb assembly.
(R01H, R02H, R03H, R04H, C01H, C02H)

Check flow
YES YES

Indoor TH. is connected to Sensing circuit of indoor


Indoor TH. is right ?
Indoor pcb assembly ? pcb is right ?

No No No

Check Indoor TH.


- Connect to CN-TH1 in - Measure resistance of TH. - Check soldering state of
indoor pcb assembly (air : about 10k . at 25 C, R01H ~ R04H, C01H, C02H
pipe : about 5k . at 25 C)

Error code Description Cause of error


Outdoor TH. (sensor) is short or open
Outdoor TH. is short or Outdoor TH. (sensor) is not connected to the outdoor pcb assembly
2 open Damage or defect on the sensing circuit of outdoor pcb assembly.
(R03H~R06H, C02H, C03H)

Check flow
YES YES

Outdoor TH. is connected to Sensing circuit of outdoor


Outdoor TH. is right ?
outdoor pcb assembly ? pcb is right ?

No No No

Check outdoor TH.


- Connect to CN-TH1 in - Measure resistance of TH. - Check soldering state of
outdoor pcb assembly (air : about 10k . at 25 C, R03H ~ R06H, C02H, C03H
pipe : about 5k . at 25 C)

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9K / 12K
Error code Description Cause of error
Heat-sink TH. is damaged(short or open).
Heat-sink Temp. is over
95C Heat-sink Temp. is over 95C
4
Heat-sink TH.
is open or short Damage or defect on the sensing circuit of outdoor pcb assembly.
(R01H, R02H, C01H)

Check flow
YES YES

Heat-sink TH is connected to Heat-sink TH. in INV-IC is Sensing circuit of outdoor


outdoor PCB assembly? Right ? pcb is right ?

No No No

Check heat-sink TH.


- Connect to CN-TH2 in - Check soldering state of
- Measure resistance of TH.
outdoor PCB assembly R01H, R02H, C01H
(about 10k . at 25 C)

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Error code Description Cause of error


Wrong or missing wiring between indoor and outdoor unit cable
Defect of communication components in indoor pcb assembly
Defect of communication components in outdoor pcb assembly
5 Communication Error Defect of power supply components in outdoor pcb assembly
No ground connection in air conditioner unit
(affected by noise in power source)

Check flow
YES YES
Is the voltage of T/Block
Wiring connection Is the voltage of GND & DC5V in
, in outdoor about
Is right ? Outdoor pcb about DC 5V ?
AC 220/240V ?

No No No

Indoor Outdoor
1(BR) 1(BR) Check power connector Check FUSE, NF01/02J, PTC,
2(BL) 2(BL) Is not connected to the Power Module, BD-01S in
3(GN/YL) 3(GN/YL) T/Block in indoor unit. Outdoor pcb assembly
4(RD) 4(RD)

YES YES

Communication circuit of indoor Ground connection is installed ?


& outdoor pcb Is right ? (power outlet or outdoor chassis)

No No
Earth port

Check IC01K, IC02K,D01K~D03K, Install ground connection from outdoor


ZD01K~ZD03K, R01K~R10K, unit. (In case power outlet has no earth
C01K~C04K port)

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Error code Description Cause of error


Supplied power is not normal
Comp Connector (CN-U,V,W) is disconnected or inserted to wrong
position
6 DC Peak Error Compressor is damaged (coil short) replace compressor
Too much Refrigerant
Defect in outdoor pcb assembly replace pcb assembly

Check flow
YES YES
Supplied voltage to Is connector (CN-U,V,W)
Outdoor pcb is about connected to compressor and Refrigerant pressure is right ?
AC 220/240V ? inserted to pcb in right position ?

No No No

Check CN-U,V,W connector Check refrigerant pressure


Check power source
(U : RD, V : BL, W : YL) and adjust.

YES YES

Inverter components in outdoor pcb assembly are


Is the compressor right ?
right ?

No No

Check resistance * 9 K/12K Model


Between U-V, V-W, U-W port. Check
Short / Open circuit Short of SPM3 pins (GND - P, U, V, W pin)
(Comp.motor coil error) Direction of D01Z~D03Z, C08Z,10Z,12Z,16Z
normal : 1 ~2 . Assembling state of R01P ~ R21P & IC01P
Between U,V,W and Body Assembling state of screw between INV-IC &
normal : over10M . Heat-sink
DC 15V output of Power module.

U * 18 K Model
Check
. Short of SPM2 pins (GND P, U, V, W pin)
Direction of D01Z~D03Z, C08Z,10Z,12Z,16Z
V W Assembling state of R01P ~ R21P & IC01P
Assembling state of screw between INV-IC &
Heat-sink
DC 15V output of Power module.

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Error code Description Cause of error


Supplied power is not normal
Over current Error Indoor/outdoor fan is locked
7 (CT2) Too much refrigerant
Defect in current sensing circuit in outdoor pcb assembly

Check flow
YES YES
Supplied voltage to
Does indoor / outdoor fan work
Outdoor pcb is about Refrigerant pressure is right ?
normally ?
AC 220/240V ?

No No No

Check indoor / outdoor fan and Check refrigerant pressure


Check power source
adjust. and adjust.

YES

Current sensing circuit is right ?

No

Check current sensing circuit.


- check CT is damaged in outdoor pcb
(output wire is disconnected to pin or not)
- BD01N is inserted in right position
(refer marking on pcb and component)
- Spec of R01N (1k. ), R02N (1.65k. ) is correct
- Direction of diode (D01N, D02N) is right

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Error code Description Cause of error

Indoor fan is locked Indoor fan is locked or separated


8 (BLDC fan model only)
Fan connector is not connected to indoor pcb assembly
Defective in DC-fan driving circuit

Check flow
YES YES

Indoor fan is rotating ? (1) Indoor fan is rotating ? (2) DCfan driving circuit is right ?

No No No

Check indoor unit Check DC Fan Driving circuit


Check soldering state of
- remove obstacles in (Soldering state & Direction)
CN-Motor1 & assembling
indoor unit - R01F~R09F, C01F~C03F,
state of DC Fan connector
- fan assembled correctly. IC01F~IC03F, Q01F~Q02F, ZD01F

Error code Description Cause of error

Outdoor fan is locked Outdoor fan is locked by an obstacle (ex : branch of tree, baretc)
9 (BLDC fan model only)
Fan connector is not connected to outdoor pcb assembly
Defective in DC-fan driving circuit

Check flow
YES YES

Outdoor fan is rotating ? (1) Outdoor fan is rotating ? (2) DCfan driving circuit is right ?

No No No

Check DC Fan driving circuit


Check outdoor unit Check connector is not
(Soldering state & Direction)
- remove obstacles in connected to outdoor pcb
- R01F~R05F, C01F~C03F,
outdoor unit assembly (CN-FAN2)
Q01F~Q04F, ZD01F

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Error code Description Cause of error

D_pipe TH. is short or open


D-Pipe TH. is short or
10 open
D_pipe TH. is not connected to the outdoor pcb assembly
Damage or defect on the sensing circuit of outdoor pcb assembly

Check flow
YES YES

D_PIPE TH. is connected to Sensing circuit of outdoor


D_PIPE TH. is right ?
Outdoor pcb assembly ? pcb is right ?

No No No

Check D_PIPE TH.


Connect to CN-D_PIPE - Check soldering state of
- Measure resistance of TH.
in outdoor pcb assembly R07H, R08H, C04H
(about 200k. at 25C.)

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