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2013

Trouble Shooting
Guide Book

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Life’s Good
Ⅰ. Basic Part Ⅵ. Trouble Shooting Guide
1. Unit Conversion 006 1. The phenomena from main component failure 216
2. Temperature vs. pressure of ref. 007 2. Outdoor Unit EEV 217
3. p-h Diagram_R410a 010 3. Phase Bridge Diode Checking Method 220
4. p-h Diagram_R134a 012 4. Inverter IPM Checking Method 221
5. Fan IPM Checking Method 222
Ⅱ. Multi V Ⅳ Introduction 6. Pressure Sensor(High/Low Pressure Sensor) 224
1. Nomenclature 016 7. Solenoid Valve 225
2. Indoor / Outdoor Unit Capacity 019 8. Reverse Valve 226
3. Piping Diagram 023 9. Temperature Sensor 226
4. Wiring Diagram 040 10. Inverter Compressor 227
5. Outdoor Unit PCB 046 11. Outdoor Fan & Fan Motor 228
6. Indoor Unit PCB 052 12. Compressor Specification 229
7. Exploded View & SVC Components 053
8. LGMV Checking Point 063 Ⅶ. Checking Method for
Key Components
Ⅲ. Self-diagnosis Function 1. Process of Replacing the Compressor 232
1. Error Code Display 066 2. Compressor 233
2. Error Code Check 079 3. Outdoor Unit EEV 234

Contents
3. Network Error Code 169 4. VI EEV 235
5. Sub cooling EEV 236
Ⅳ. Outdoor Unit Control 6. Oil Equalizing EEV 237
1. Outdoor Unit Control Classification 172 7. 4 way valve 238
2. Basic Control 173 8. Check Valve (Outdoor EEV Check Valve) 239
3. Special Control 175 9. Check Valve(Oil Separator) 240
4. Protection Control 180 10. Sub cooling Bypass Valve 241
5. Function Control 183 11. Oil Return Valve 242
6. Additional Functions 191 12. Hot gas Bypass Valve for Continuous Heating 243
7. Hydro-Kit Control 199 13. Outdoor Fan 244
14. Temperature Sensor 245

2013 Ⅴ. Test Run Check


1. Precheck 206
15. Pressure(High/Low) Sensor
16. Pressure Switch
246
247

Trouble Shooting 2. Dip Switch Setting


3. Operation Check
212
213 Ⅷ. PCB On-boarding
Guide Book 4. Standard Thickness Table
of Piping NBR Insulation 214
1. Main PCB On-boarding
2. External PCB On-boarding
250
258
3. Inverter PCB & Fan PCB On-boarding 266
4. Indoor Unit PCB On-boarding 271
Ⅰ. Basic Part
1. Unit Conversion 006
2. Temperature vs. pressure of ref. 007
3. p-h Diagram_R410a 010
4. p-h Diagram_R134a 012
1. Unit Conversion 2. Temperature vs. pressure of ref.

Power Saturation temperature vs. saturation pressure table for each refrigerant
Absolute pressure = Guage pressure(kPa) + 101.325(kPa)
  kcal/h Btu/h (US) RT (Japan) RT kW HP Nominal HP
kPa : kgf/㎠ x 101.97
kcal/h 1 3.986 0.0003306 0.0003012 0.001162 0.00155 0.0004

Basic Part
R-410A
Btu/h 0.252 1 0.0000833 0.0000759 0.000293 0.00039 0.0001
Temp. Relative pressure(kPaG) Relative pressure Temp.(℃)
(US) RT 3,024 12,000 1 0.91 3.57142 4.69 1.251
Saturated Saturated Saturated Saturated
(Japan) RT 3,320 13,174.6 1,097 1 3.861 5.149 1.373 ℃ kPaG
Liquid Gas Liquid Gas
kW 860 3.412 0.2843 0.259 1 1.333 0.3555 -30 169.62 168.91 170 -30.09 -30.02

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
HP 640 2,559.5 0.213 0.1942 0.75 1 0.2667 -25 229.70 228.81 230 -25.08 -25.01

Nominal HP 2,400 9,598.1 0.799 0.728 2.81 3.75 1 -20 299.57 298.46 300 -20.06 -19.99
-15 380.23 378.87 380 -15.09 -15.01

Self-diagnosis
-10 472.75 471.09 470 -10.21 -10.12
Pressure

Function
-5 578.21 576.21 580 -4.98 -4.89
  kgf/㎠ bar Pa atm lbf/in2 (psi) 0 697.76 695.38 700 0.04 0.13
kgf/㎠ 1 0.98065 98,066.5 0.9678 14.2233 5 832.60 829.77 830 4.86 4.96
bar 1.0197 1 100,000 0.9869 14.5028 10 983.94 980.63 980 9.84 9.94

Outdoor Unit
15 1153.09 1149.25 1150 14.88 14.98

Control
Pa 0.0000102 0.00001 1 0.00001 0.000145
atm 1.0332 1.01325 101,325 1 14.6959 20 1341.39 1336.98 1350 20.18 20.29
25 1550.25 1545.26 1550 24.98 25.08
lbf/in (psi)
2
0.0703 0.06894 6894.7 0.068 1
30 1781.19 1775.59 1800 30.36 30.47

Test Run Check


35 2035.78 2029.59 2000 34.30 34.42
40 2315.76 2309.03 2300 39.71 39.82
45 2623.00 2615.82 2600 44.62 44.73
50 2959.61 2952.13 2950 49.84 49.95

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


55 3328.02 3320.49 3400 55.91 56.01

Guide
60 3731.18 3724.00 3700 59.61 59.70
65 4173.11 4166.98 4200 65.28 65.34
70 4746.09 4706.31 4700 70.17 70.17

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Saturation temperature vs. saturation pressure table for each refrigerant

R-134A

Basic Part
Temp. Pressure
℃ kPa kgf/cm2
-25 5.58 0.06
-20 31.92 0.33

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
-15 63.12 0.64
-10 99.79 1.02
-5 142.54 1.45
0 192.00 1.96

Self-diagnosis
5 248.85 2.54

Function
10 313.79 3.20
15 387.53 3.95
20 470.81 4.80

Outdoor Unit
25 564.42 5.76

Control
30 669.11 6.82
35 785.74 8.01
40 915.13 9.33

Test Run Check


50 1261.00 12.40
60 1579.24 16.10
70 2013.87 20.54

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Multi V Ⅳ Self-diagnosis Outdoor Unit Trouble Shooting Checking Method for PCB
Basic Part Introduction Function Control Test Run Check Guide Key Components On Boarding
6. P-h 선도
011 _
R410A

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3. p-h Diagram R-410a
Multi V Ⅳ Self-diagnosis Outdoor Unit Trouble Shooting Checking Method for PCB
Basic Part Introduction Function Control Test Run Check Guide Key Components On Boarding
013 _
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4. p-h Diagram R-134a
Ⅱ. Multi V Ⅳ Introduction
1. Nomenclature 016
2. Indoor / Outdoor Unit Capacity 019
3. Piping Diagram 023
4. Wiring Diagram 040
5. Outdoor Unit PCB 046
6. Indoor Unit PCB 052
7. Exploded View & SVC Components 053
8. LGMV Checking Point 063
1. Nomenclature

Multi V Ⅳ Indoor Unit Multi V Ⅳ Outdoor Unit

ARN U 07 G TR A 2 ARU N 200 L T E 4

Basic Part
Serial Number Serial Number

Combinations of functions Primary. Main Fuction


A:Basic function S : Standard
L:Neo Plasma(Wall Mounted)

Introduction
E : High Efficiency

Multi V Ⅳ
C:Plasma(Ceiling Cassette) Secondary. Usage Ambient
G: Low Static H : High Ambient
ART COOL Type Panel Color C : Cold Area
R:Mirror V:Silver B:Blue R : Anti-Corosion
V: Silver E:Red G:Gold 1:Kiss X: DX-Coil

Self-diagnosis
Air Discharge Type

Function
Chassis Name S: Side Discharge
T: Top Discharge
Electrical Ratings
1:1Ø, 115V, 60Hz 2: 1Ø, 220V, 60Hz
6:1Ø, 220 ~ 240V, 50Hz 7: 1Ø, 100V, 50/60Hz Electrical Ratings
G:1Ø, 220 ~ 240V, 50Hz / 220V 60Hz 8: 3Ø, 380 ~ 415V, 50Hz 9: 3Ø, 380V, 60Hz

Outdoor Unit
Total Cooling Capacity in Btu/h A: 3Ø, 220V, 50Hz B: 3Ø, 220V, 60Hz

Control
EX) 5,000 Btu/h → '05' 18,000 Btu/h → '18' L: 3Ø, 380 ~ 415V, 50Hz / 3Ø, 380V, 60Hz

Combination of Inverter Type and Total Cooling Capacity in Horse Power(HP) unit
Cooling Only or Heat Pump E X) 10HP → '100'

Test Run Check


U: DC Inverter and H/P and C/O
Combination of Inverter Type and
System with Cooling Only or Heat Pump
Indoor Unit using R410A N: Inverter and H/P V: Inverter and C/O

System with

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Outdoor Unit using R410A

Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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2. Indoor / Outdoor Unit Capacity

Multi V Hydro Kit Multi V Ⅳ Indoor Unit

Capacity(Btu/h(kW))
ARN H 10 G K2 A 2 Category
Chassis
Name 5k 7k 9k 12k 15k 18k 21k 24k 28k 36k 42k 48k 54k 76k 96k

Basic Part
(1.6) (2.2) (2.8) (3.6) (4.5) (5.6) (6.2) (7.1) (8.2) (10.6) (12.3) (14.1) (15.8) (22.4) (28.0)
General S5 ○ ○
Serial Number Wall
SB ○ ○ ○ ○
Mounted Libero
Combinations of functions SC ○ ○
A: Basic function
SE ○ ○ ○ ○
L: Neo Plasma(Wall Mounted) Mirror

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
ART
C: Plasma(Ceiling Cassette) S8 ○ ○
COOL
G: Low Static Gallery SF ○ ○ ○
U: Floor Standing without Case TU ○ ○ ○
ART COOL Type Panel Color 1 Way
SE/S8 - R: Mirror V: Silver B: Blue TT ○ ○

Self-diagnosis
SF - E: Red V: Silver G: Gold 1: Kiss (Photo changeable) 2 Way TL ○ ○
Q: Console

Function
Ceiling TR ○ ○ ○ ○
Z: Fresh Air Intake Unit
Cassette TQ ○ ○
Chassis Name 4 Way TP ○ ○
TN ○
Electrical Ratings
TM ○ ○

Outdoor Unit
1: 1Ø, 115V, 60Hz 2: 1Ø, 220V, 60Hz

Control
6: 1Ø, 220 - 240V, 50Hz 7: 1Ø, 100V, 50/60Hz BH ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
3: 1Ø, 208/230V, 60Hz High BG ○ ○ ○
G: 1Ø, 220-240V, 50Hz/ 1Ø, 220V, 60Hz Static BR ○ ○
Ceiling B8 ○ ○

Test Run Check


Total Heating Capacity in Horse Power(HP) unit
EX) 8HP → 08' 10HP → '10' Concealed L1 ○ ○ ○
Duct Low Static L2 ○ ○ ○
Combination of Inverter Type and L3 ○ ○
Cooling Only or Heat Pump
Bulit In B3 ○ ○ ○ ○
U : DC Inverter and H/P and C/O
H : Hydro Kit (Low Static) B4 ○ ○

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Ceiling & Floor VE ○ ○
System with

Guide
VJ ○ ○
Indoor Unit using R410A
Ceiling Suspended VK ○
VL ○
CE ○ ○ ○ ○
With Case

Key Components
Floor CF ○ ○
Standing Without CE ○ ○ ○ ○
Case CF ○ ○
Console QA ○ ○ ○ ○
BR ○
Frash Air Intake Unit

On Boarding
B8 ○ ○

PCB
※ In matters of combination with Outdoor unit system, refer the PDB of that outdoor units.
※ *ART COOL-SE/S8(*R:Mirror, V:Silver), SF(*E:Red, V:Silver, G:Gold, 1:Kiss(Photo changeable))
*Wall Mounted-A:Basic, L:Plasma, *Ceiling Cassette-A:Basic, C:Plasma

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실외기V Ⅳ Outdoor Unit
Multi 실외기V Ⅳ Combination of Outdoor Unit
Multi

CHASSIS Model Name Capacity(kW) Model Module(HP)


System Number
ARUN80LTE4/LTS4 22.4 Capacity of Units

Basic Part
8 10 12 14 16 18 20
UX2 ARUN100LTE4/LTS4 28.0
ARUN120LTE4/LTS4 33.6 ARUN80LTE4/LTS4 1 1
ARUN100LTE4/LTS4 1 1
ARUN140LTE4/LTS4 39.2
ARUN120LTE4/LTS4 1 1
ARUN160LTE4/LTS4 44.8 ARUN140LTE4/LTS4 1 1
UX3
ARUN180LTE4/LTS4 50.4

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
ARUN160LTE4/LTS4 1 1
ARUN200LTE4/LTS4 56.0 ARUN180LTE4/LTS4 1 1
ARUN200LTE4/LTS4 1 1
UX2 ARUN220LTE4/LTS4 61.6 ARUN220LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1
UX2 ARUN240LTE4/LTS4 67.2 ARUN240LTE4/LTS4 2 2

Self-diagnosis
ARUN260LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1

Function
ARUN260LTE4/LTS4 72.8 ARUN280LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1
UX3 ARUN280LTE4/LTS4 78.4 ARUN300LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1
UX2 ARUN300LTE4/LTS4 84.0 ARUN320LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1
ARUN320LTE4/LTS4 89.6 ARUN340LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1
ARUN360LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1

Outdoor Unit
ARUN360LTE4/LTS4 95.2
ARUN380LTE4/LTS4 2 1 1

Control
UX3 ARUN380LTE4/LTS4 100.8 ARUN400LTE4/LTS4 2 2
UX3 ARUN340LTE4/LTS4 106.4 ARUN420LTE4/LTS4 3 1 1 1
ARUN400LTE4/LTS4 112.0 ARUN440LTE4/LTS4 3 1 1 1
ARUN420LTE4/LTS4 117.6 ARUN460LTE4/LTS4 3 1 1 2 1

Test Run Check


ARUN440LTE4/LTS4 123.2 ARUN480LTE4/LTS4 3 1 1 1
UX3 ARUN500LTE4/LTS4 3 1 2
ARUN460LTE4/LTS4 128.8
UX3 ARUN520LTE4/LTS4 3 1 2
ARUN480LTE4/LTS4 134.4
UX2 ARUN540LTE4/LTS4 3 1 2
ARUN500LTE4/LTS4 140.0
ARUN520LTE4/LTS4 145.6 ARUN560LTE4/LTS4 3 1 2

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


ARUN580LTE4/LTS4 3 1 2
ARUN540LTE4/LTS4 151.2 ARUN600LTE4/LTS4 3 3
UX3

Guide
ARUN560LTE4/LTS4 156.8 ARUN620LTE4/LTS4 4 2 1 1
UX3
ARUN580LTE4/LTS4 162.4 ARUN640LTE4/LTS4 4 2 2
UX3
ARUN600LTE4/LTS4 168.0 ARUN660LTE4/LTS4 4 1 1 2
ARUN620LTE4/LTS4 173.6 ARUN680LTE4/LTS4 4 2 2

Key Components
ARUN640LTE4/LTS4 179.2 ARUN700LTE4/LTS4 4 1 1 2
ARUN660LTE4/LTS4 184.8 ARUN720LTE4/LTS4 4 1 1 2
UX3 ARUN680LTE4/LTS4 190.4 ARUN740LTE4/LTS4 4 1 1 2
UX3 ARUN700LTE4/LTS4 196.0 ARUN760LTE4/LTS4 4 2 2
ARUN780LTE4/LTS4 4 1 3
UX3 ARUN720LTE4/LTS4 201.6
ARUN800LTE4/LTS4 4 4
UX3 ARUN740LTE4/LTS4 207.2

On Boarding
ARUN760LTE4/LTS4 212.8

PCB
ARUN780LTE4/LTS4 218.4
ARUN800LTE4/LTS4 224.0

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3. Piping Diagrams

Multi V Hydro Kit


8~12 HP
Cooling Operation
Cooling Operation
Capacity
Type Model Chassis Name
(Btu/h(kW))

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor

ARNH10GK2A2 96k(28.0) Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger


Electronic Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve
Hydro Kit
(For Medium Temperature)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
M M

ARNH04GK2A2 42k(12.3) Fan Fan

K2
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Self-diagnosis
Function
Capacity High Temperature High Pressure Gas
Type Model Chassis Name Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
(Btu/h(kW)) Temperature
Sensor Fan M Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas

Charging port

Outdoor Unit
S High Pressure Pressure
Sensor Switch Gas Pipe

Control
Active path

Liquid Pipe
Hydro Kit
ARNH08GK3A2 75k(25.0)
(For high Temperature) 4-Way Valve
Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe

Test Run Check


HEX Temperature Temperature
Sensor
Sensor
Low Comp
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction
S Vapor
S Temperature Oil
Sensor Injection
Separator

S
K3 Low
Pressure
Comp
Discharge
Upper
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Temperature

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Accum Sensor

S
Inverter
Receiver

Guide
Comp1
Receiver
Upper outlet
Outdoor Low
EEV Outdoor

S
EEV
Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return
Outlet Temperature Receiver

S
Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX

Key Components
Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve

s
Remarks
Strainer

PCB
Press ure Switch SVC Valve EEV

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Heating Operation
Oil Return / Defrost Operation
Heating Operation Oil Return / Defrost Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor Outlet Pipe Sensor

Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

M M M M
Fan Fan

Introduction
Fan Fan

Multi V Ⅳ
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Self-diagnosis
High Temperature High Pressure Gas High Temperature High Pressure Gas
High Temperature High Pressure Liquid High Temperature High Pressure Liquid

Function
Outdoor Outdoor
Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Sensor Fan M Sensor Fan M

Charging port Charging port

S High Pressure Pressure S High Pressure Pressure


Sensor Gas Pipe Gas Pipe

Outdoor Unit
Switch Sensor Switch
Active path Active path

Control
Liquid Pipe Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve 4-Way Valve


Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe
HEX Temperature Temperature HEX Temperature Temperature

Test Run Check


Sensor Sensor
Sensor Sensor
Low Comp Low Comp
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction SC suction
S Vapor Hot Gas Valve Suction Vapor
S Temperature Oil S
S
Temperature
Sensor Separator Injection Oil Injection
Sensor Separator
S S
Low Low
Pressure Comp Comp
Upper Discharge Upper Pressure Discharge
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Hot Gas Valve Sensor
Accum Temperature Temperature

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Sensor Accum Sensor
S

Inverter

S
Inverter
Receiver Comp1 Receiver Comp1

Guide
Receiver Receiver
Low
Upper outlet Low
Upper outlet
Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low Upper
Low
Outdoor
Outdoor Outdoor
Outdoor
EEV
EEV EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor
S

EEV

S
EEV EEV
EEV
Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return Oil Return
Sub-cooling Circuit
Outlet Temperature Receiver Outlet Temperature Receiver
S

Sensor inlet

S
Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX

Key Components
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sub-cooling Circuit Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature inlet Temperature
Sensor Sub-Cooling Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer
EEV EEV

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Upper HEX Defrost Operation
Low HEX Defrost Operation

Upper HEX Defrost Operation Low HEX Defrost Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor Outlet Pipe Sensor

Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

M M M M
Fan Fan Fan Fan

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

High Temperature High Pressure Gas High Temperature High Pressure Gas

Self-diagnosis
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid

Function
Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Sensor Fan M Sensor Fan M

Charging port Charging port

S High Pressure Pressure S High Pressure Pressure


Sensor Switch Gas Pipe Sensor Switch Gas Pipe

Outdoor Unit
Active path Active path

Control
Liquid Pipe Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve 4-Way Valve


Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe
HEX Temperature Temperature HEX Temperature Temperature
Sensor Sensor

Test Run Check


Sensor Sensor
Low Comp Low Comp
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction
S Vapor S Vapor
S Temperature Oil S Temperature Oil
Sensor Separator Injection Sensor Separator Injection

S S
Low Low
Comp Comp
Upper Pressure Discharge Upper Pressure Discharge
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Temperature Hot Gas Valve Sensor Temperature
Accum Sensor Accum Sensor

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


S
S

Inverter Inverter
Receiver Comp1 Receiver Comp1
Receiver Receiver

Guide
Low
Upper outlet Low
Upper outlet
Outdoor Upper
Low Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor
EEV
EEV

S
S

EEV
EEV EEV
EEV
Oil Return Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return
Sub-cooling Circuit
Outlet Temperature Receiver Outlet Temperature Receiver

S
S

Sensor inlet Sensor inlet


Sub-Cooling HEX Sub-Cooling HEX

Key Components
Sub-cooling Circuit Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature inlet Temperature
Sensor Sub-Cooling Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer
EEV EEV

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14~16 HP
Cooling Operation Heating Operation
Cooling Operation Heating Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor
Outlet Pipe Sensor
Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Electronic Electronic
Electronic Electronic Expansion Valve Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
M M
M M Fan Fan
Fan Fan
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Self-diagnosis
Function
High Temperature High Pressure Gas
High Temperature High Pressure Gas Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Temperature Sensor Fan M Fan M
Fan M Fan M Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Sensor
Charging port
Charging port

Outdoor Unit
S High Pressure Pressure
Sensor Switch Gas Pipe

Control
S High Pressure Pressure
Gas Pipe Active path
Sensor Switch
Active path
Liquid Pipe
Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve
Outdoor unit

Test Run Check


4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe
Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe HEX Temperature Temperature
HEX Temperature Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Sensor
Sensor Low Comp
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction
Low Comp S Vapor
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction S Temperature Oil
S Vapor Sensor Separator Injection
S Temperature Oil
Sensor Injection
Separator
S
Low
S Comp
Low Comp Upper Pressure
Discharge

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Upper Pressure Discharge Hot Gas Valve Sensor
Temperature Accum Temperature
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Sensor
Accum Sensor

Guide
S
Inverter
Receiver Comp1
S

Inverter Receiver
Receiver Comp1
Receiver Low
Upper outlet
Low
Upper outlet Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low
Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor

S
Outdoor
Outdoor EEV
EEV
EEV
EEV
S

EEV
EEV Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return
Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return Outlet Temperature Receiver

Key Components
S
Outlet Temperature Receiver Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
S

Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sub-cooling Circuit
Sub-cooling Circuit inlet Temperature
inlet Temperature Sensor Sub-Cooling
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer SVC Valve Strainer
EEV Press ure Switch EEV

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Oil Return / Defrost Operation Upper HEX Defrost Operation

Oil Return / Defrost Operation Upper HEX Defrost Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor Outlet Pipe Sensor

Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic Electronic
Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve

M M
M M

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Fan Fan
Fan Fan

Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor


Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Self-diagnosis
High Temperature High Pressure Gas High Temperature High Pressure Gas
High Temperature High Pressure Liquid

Function
Outdoor
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas Sensor Fan M Fan M
Sensor Fan M Fan M

Charging port
Charging port

S High Pressure Pressure


S High Pressure Pressure Gas Pipe

Outdoor Unit
Gas Pipe Sensor Switch
Sensor Switch Active path
Active path

Control
Liquid Pipe
Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve
4-Way Valve Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe
Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe HEX Temperature Temperature

Test Run Check


HEX Temperature Temperature Sensor
Sensor Sensor
Sensor Low
SC suction Comp
Low Comp Hot Gas Valve Suction Vapor
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction S
Vapor S Temperature Oil
S
S
Temperature Sensor Injection
Oil Injection
Separator
Sensor Separator
S
S Low
Low Comp
Comp Upper Pressure Discharge
Upper Pressure Discharge Sensor
Hot Gas Valve Temperature
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Accum

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Temperature Sensor
Accum Sensor

S
Inverter
S

Inverter Receiver Comp1

Guide
Receiver Comp1 Receiver
Receiver Low
Upper outlet
Low
Upper outlet Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low
Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low Outdoor
Outdoor
EEV
EEV

S
EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor EEV
EEV
S

EEV
EEV Oil Return
Sub-cooling Circuit
Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return
Outlet Temperature Receiver

S
Outlet Temperature Receiver Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
S

Key Components
Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sub-cooling Circuit
Sub-cooling Circuit inlet Temperature
inlet Temperature Sensor Sub-Cooling
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer SVC Valve Strainer
EEV Press ure Switch EEV

030 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 031


Cooling Operation

Low HEX Defrost Operation 18~20 HP

Low HEX Defrost Operation Cooling Operation


Outlet Pipe Sensor

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor
Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve Electronic Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

M M
Fan Fan M M

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Fan Fan
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

High Temperature High Pressure Gas

Self-diagnosis
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid High Temperature High Pressure Gas
High Temperature High Pressure Liquid

Function
Temperature Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Fan M Fan M Outdoor
Sensor
Temperature M Fan M Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Charging port Sensor
Charging port

S High Pressure Pressure


Sensor Switch Gas Pipe
Active path High Pressure Pressure Gas Pipe

Outdoor Unit
s
Sensor Switch

Control
Liquid Pipe Active path
Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve
Outdoor unit Liquid Pipe
HEX Temperature Temperature
Sensor 4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe
Sensor Outdoor unit

Test Run Check


Temperature
Low Comp HEX Temperature Sensor
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction
S Vapor Sensor
S Temperature Oil
Sensor Injection
Separator Low
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction

s
S s
Temperature Oil Oil
Low s
Separ Comp1 Separ Comp2
Comp
Upper Pressure Discharge Sensor -ator -ator
Vapor Vapor
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Temperature
Accum
s
Low Injection Injection
Sensor

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Upper Pressure Comp1 Comp2
S

Inverter Sensor Discharge


Receiver Comp1
Hot Gas Valve Discharge
Receiver Accum Temperature
Sensor Temperature

Guide
Low
Upper outlet
Sensor

s
Outdoor
Outdoor Upper
Low Inverter Inverter
EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor Receiver Oil Comp1 Comp2
S

EEV
EEV Receiver Balance
Oil Return Low
Upper outlet
Sub-cooling Circuit Upper
Low
Outlet Temperature Outdoor
Outdoor
Receiver EEV Outdoor
Outdoor
EEV
S

Sensor inlet

s
EEV
EEV
Sub-Cooling HEX Oil Return

Key Components
Sub-cooling Circuit
Sub-cooling Circuit Outlet Temperature Receiver

s
inlet Temperature Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sensor Sub-Cooling

Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve

s
s

Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer
EEV EEV

032 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 033


Oil Return/ Defrost Operation
Heating Operation

Heating Operation Oil Return/ Defrost Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor
Outlet Pipe Sensor
Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic
Electronic Electronic Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

M M
M M
Fan Fan
Fan Fan

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor
Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

High Temperature High Pressure Gas

Self-diagnosis
High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
High Temperature High Pressure Gas Outdoor

Function
Temperature M Fan M Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
Temperature M Fan M
Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Sensor
Sensor Charging port
Charging port

s High Pressure Pressure Gas Pipe


Sensor

Outdoor Unit
s High Pressure Pressure Switch
Sensor Switch Active path

Control
Active path Gas Pipe Liquid Pipe

Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe


4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe Outdoor unit Temperature
Outdoor unit Temperature

Test Run Check


HEX Temperature Sensor
HEX Temperature Sensor Sensor
Sensor
Low Low
SC suction Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction

s
Hot Gas Valve Suction Oil Oil
s

Temperature Oil Oil s


s
Temperature Separ
s
Separ Comp1 Separ Comp2 Comp1 Separ Comp2
Sensor -ator -ator Sensor -ator -ator
Vapor Vapor Vapor Vapor
s
Injection Injection
s
Low Injection Injection
Low
Pressure Comp1 Pressure Comp1
Upper Comp2 Upper Comp2

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Discharge Sensor Discharge
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Discharge Hot Gas Valve Discharge
Accum Temperature Accum Temperature
Sensor Temperature Sensor Temperature
Sensor Sensor

Guide
s
s

Inverter Inverter Inverter Inverter


Receiver Oil Comp1 Comp2 Receiver Oil Comp1 Comp2
Receiver Balance Receiver Balance
Low
Upper Outlet` Low
Upper outlet
Outdoor Upper
Low Upper
Low
Outdoor Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor Outdoor
EEV
EEV EEV
EEV
s

s
EEV
EEV EEV
EEV
Sub-cooling Circuit Oil Return Oil Return
Sub-cooling Circuit

Key Components
Outlet Temperature Receiver Outlet Temperature Receiver
s

Sensor inlet

s
Sub-Cooling HEX Sensor inlet
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature Sub-cooling Circuit
inlet Temperature
Sensor Sub-Cooling
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer
EEV EEV

034 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 035


Upper HEX Defrost Operation Low HEX Defrost Operation

Upper HEX Defrost Operation Low HEX Defrost Operation

Basic Part
Outlet Pipe Sensor Outlet Pipe Sensor

Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger


Indoor Heat Exchanger Indoor Heat Exchanger
Electronic Electronic
Electronic Electronic
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve Expansion Valve

M M
M M
Fan Fan

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Fan Fan

Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor


Air Sensor Inlet Pipe Sensor

Self-diagnosis
High Temperature High Pressure Gas
High Temperature High Pressure Liquid

Function
High Temperature High Pressure Gas Outdoor Fan Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas
Temperature M M
Outdoor High Temperature High Pressure Liquid
Temperature M Fan M Sensor
Sensor Low Temperature Low Pressure Gas Charging port
Charging port

High Pressure Pressure

Outdoor Unit
s
Sensor Switch
High Pressure Pressure

Control
s Active path Gas Pipe
Sensor Switch
Active path Gas Pipe
Liquid Pipe
Liquid Pipe

4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe


Outdoor unit Temperature

Test Run Check


4-Way Valve Liquid Pipe
Outdoor unit HEX Temperature Sensor
Temperature
HEX Temperature Sensor
Sensor
Sensor Low
Hot Gas Valve SC suction Suction
Low

s
s
Temperature Oil Oil
SC suction Suction s
Separ
Hot Gas Valve Comp1 Separ
s

Oil Oil Sensor Comp2


s
Temperature -ator -ator
s
Separ Comp1 Separ Comp2 Vapor Vapor
Sensor -ator -ator
Vapor Vapor
s
Low Injection Injection
s
Injection Injection Pressure Comp1
Low Upper Comp2

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Comp1 Sensor Discharge
Pressure Comp2 Hot Gas Valve Discharge
Upper Discharge Accum Temperature
Hot Gas Valve Sensor Discharge Sensor Temperature
Accum Temperature Sensor

Guide
Temperature

s
Sensor Inverter Inverter
Sensor Receiver Oil Comp1 Comp2
s

Oil Inverter Inverter Receiver Balance


Receiver Comp1 Comp2
Receiver Balance Low
Upper Outlet`
Outdoor Low
Upper
Low
Upper Outlet`
Upper
Low EEV
EEV Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor

s
Outdoor EEV
EEV
EEV
EEV Oil Return
s

EEV
EEV Sub-cooling Circuit
Oil Return

Key Components
Sub-cooling Circuit Outlet Temperature Receiver
inlet

s
Outlet Temperature Receiver Sensor
inlet Sub-Cooling HEX
s

Sensor
Sub-Cooling HEX
Sub-cooling Circuit
Sub-cooling Circuit inlet Temperature
inlet Temperature Sensor Sub-Cooling
Sensor Sub-Cooling

On Boarding
PCB
Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve Press ure Sensor Temperature Sensor Check valve Soleno id valve
s

s
Remarks Remarks
Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer Press ure Switch SVC Valve Strainer
EEV EEV

036 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 037


Multi V Hydro Kit Piping Diagram 2. High Temperature

1. Medium Temperature Hydro Kit (For High Temperature)

Basic Part
R134a CYCLE
Th3 Th5 Outdoor Unit Water Tank
GAS Water Flow Switch
SIDE Outlet Liquid
Th2 Th4
Water Inlet
Strainer Check Side
EEV EEV
Strainer Strainer
Valve

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Bypass Flow
Valve
S

Switch
Gas Th3 Th5
Th2 Th4 Water Outlet
Side
LIQUID Water Strainer
SIDE Inlet Plate Heat Plate Heat
Strainer Exchanger High Pressure Exchanger

Self-diagnosis
EEV
Low Pressure Sensor

Function
Plate Heat Sensor
Th7
Exchanger
Th6

Accum.
(Sub) Inv.
Compressor
Symbol Description PCB Connector Remarks

Outdoor Unit
Control
*Optional accessory
Th1 Air Temperature Sensor CN-ROOM (being sold separately)
*Not shown in diagram
Symbol Description PCB Connector Remarks
Th2 Liquid Side Temperature Sensor CN-PIPE/IN

Test Run Check


Th3 Gas Side Temperature Sensor CN-PIPE/OUT *Optional accessory
CN-ROOM
Th1 Air Temperature Sensor (being sold separately)
Th4 Water Inlet Temperature Sensor (Main PCB)
*Th4 and Th5 are connected to 4 pin *Not shown in diagram
CN-TH3
Th5 Water Outlet Temperature Sensor type connector CN-TH3
CN-PIPE/IN
Th2 Liquid Side Temperature Sensor
(Main PCB)
CN-PIPE/OUT

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Th3 Gas Side Temperature Sensor
(Main PCB)
Th4 Water Inlet Temperature Sensor CN-TH3 *Th4 and Th5 are connected to

Guide
Th5 Water Outlet Temperature Sensor (Main PCB) 4 pin type connector CN-TH3(Black)
Th6 Suction Pipe Temperature Sensor CN-TH3 * Th6 and Th7 are connected to
Th7 Discharge Pipe Temperature Sensor (Inverter PCB) 4 pin type connector CN-TH3(Red)
CN-TH2

Key Components
Th8 Inside Air Temperature Sensor *Not shown in diagram
(Inverter PCB)

On Boarding
PCB
038 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 039
Multi V Ⅳ Self-diagnosis Outdoor Unit Trouble Shooting Checking Method for PCB
Basic Part Introduction Function Control Test Run Check Guide Key Components On Boarding
041 _
10~12 HP

040 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK


4. Wiring Diagram

8 HP
Multi V Ⅳ Self-diagnosis Outdoor Unit Trouble Shooting Checking Method for PCB
Basic Part Introduction Function Control Test Run Check Guide Key Components On Boarding
043 _
18~20 HP

042 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK


14~16 HP
Multi V Ⅳ Self-diagnosis Outdoor Unit Trouble Shooting Checking Method for PCB
Basic Part Introduction Function Control Test Run Check Guide Key Components On Boarding
045 _
2. High Temperature

044 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK


Multi V Hydro Kit Wiring Diagram

1. Medium Temperature
5. Outdoor Unit PCB

MAIN PCB (8-16HP) External PCB

CN_POWER SW01D
CN_POWER SW01D
SW01C
SW01C

Basic Part
SW02C
SW02C
SW03C CN31_P_SEN_H
SW03C CN33-RES1/AIR
SW04C
SW04C CN30_P_SEN_L
CN17_HEX_LOW
CN_SMPS
CN_SMPS
CN26_SNOWFALL
CN19_RECIVER IN

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
CN32_SC_OUT/
HEX_H/LIQUID
CN21_ACTIVE PATH

CN6~CN10_OPTION PCB CN23_RES2


CN6~CN10_OPTION PCB CN_DEBUGGER
CN_DEBUGGER
CN_CNVSS CN22_RES1
CN_CNVSS
CN08_CYCLE

Self-diagnosis
CN3_FLASH WRITE
CN3_FLASH WRITE CN20_RECIVER OUT

Function
CN2_LGMV
CN2_LGMV
CN21_ACTIVE PATH
CN03_WRITE01

CN16_INJ_SUC
CN05_FLASH01

CN_EXT CN04_WRITE02
CN_EXT CN14_4WAY2

Outdoor Unit
CN_COMP2 CN06_FLASH02
CN_COMP2

Control
CN12_ACCUM_OIL
CN_COMP1
CN_COMP1
CN_COMMWIRE CN10_HEATER_C1
CN_COMMWIRE
CN43_COMM

Test Run Check


MAIN PCB (20HP) CN09_AC_INPUT

CN24_P_C2_S/W

CN_POWER
CN_POWER CN25_P_C1_S/W
SW01D
SW01D CN34-SUC /HEX/DIS_C1
SW01C
SW01C CN11_HEATER_C2
SW02C CN35_DIS_C2/SC_IN/HEX_L

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


SW02C
CN_SMPS CN13-4WAY1
SW03C
CN_SMPS SW03C CN27-OIL_L _C2
CN15_CHECK_SOL
SW04C

Guide
SW04C
CN_SMPS2_BL CN41_VI_EEV1
CN_SMPS2_BL
CN28-OIL_L _C1
CN42_VI_EEV2
CN40-OIL_EEV

CN_DEBUGGER CN38_SC_INJ_EEV
CN_DEBUGGER

Key Components
CN39-MAIN_EEV2
CN_CNVSS
CN_CNVSS
CN6~CN10_OPTION PCB
CN6~CN10_OPTION PCB CN3_FLASH WRITE CN37_MAIN_EEV1
CN3_FLASH WRITE
CN2_LGMV
CN2_LGMV

CN_EXT

On Boarding
CN_EXT
CN_COMP2
CN_COMP2

PCB
CN_COMP1
CN_COMP1
CN_COMMWIRE
CN_COMMWIRE

046 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 047


Converter PCB (10~16HP) Inverter PCB (10~16HP)
CN_COMP_V
CN_COMP_V
CN_COIL2
CN_COMP_U CN_COMP_W
CN_COMP_U CN_COMP_W
CN_COIL2

Basic Part
CN_DCLINK_P
CN_DCLINK_INV CN_DCLINK_P

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
CN_DCLINK_INV
CN_DCLINK_INV
CN_DCLINK_FAN CN_DCLINK_INV

CN_DCLINK_FAN

CN_LGMV

Self-diagnosis
CN_LGMV
CN_FLASH

Function
CN_FLASH
CN_JTAG
CN_JTAG
CN_COIL1
CN_PFC
CN_COMP_INV CN_PFC
CN_COIL1

CN_COMP_INV
CN1_COMM
CN1_COMM CN_FAN

Outdoor Unit
CN_FAN
CN_N/F CN_N/F CN_N/F CN_MAIN

Control
CN_MAIN

CN_N/F CN_N/F CN_N/F

Inverter PCB (8,18,20HP)


Converter PCB (8,18,20HP)

Test Run Check


CN_COMP_V
CN_COMP_V

CN_COMP_U CN_COMP_W
CN_COMP_U CN_COMP_W

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


CN_DCLINK_P

Guide
CN_DCLINK_P

CN_DCLINK_N
CN_DCLINK_INV CN_DCLINK_N

Key Components
CN_DCLINK_INV
CN_DCLINK_FAN

CN_DCLINK_FAN

CN_LGMV
CN_LGMV

On Boarding
CN_FLASH
CN_FLASH

PCB
CN_COMP_INV

CN_COMP_INV
CN1_COMM
CN1_COMM
CN_MAIN (COMP1 RD/COMP 2 YL) CN_FAN
CN_MAIN (COMP1 RD/COMP 2 YL) CN_FAN

048 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 049


1 FANCN_JTAG(RD)
PCB (8~12HP) Noise filter (8~16HP)
CN_INV_T
CN_INV(BK)
CN_JTAG(RD) CN_INV_T
CN_INV_S

CN_INV(BK) CN_INV_S
CN_INV_R CN1_SMPS_POWER

CN_INV_R
CN_INV_N

Basic Part
CN1_SMPS_POWER

CN_INV_N
CN_FLASH(RD)

CN_FLASH(RD)
CN_LGMV(YL)

CN_LGMV(YL)
CN_DCLINK_P

Introduction
CN_ENCODER(RD)

Multi V Ⅳ
CN_DCLINK_P
CN_ENCODER(RD)

Self-diagnosis
Function
CN_EXT_POWER

CN_EXT_POWER

CN_INV_R

CN_INV_R
CN_INV_S

Outdoor Unit
CN_INV_S

Control
CN_INV_T

CN_INV_N
CN_INV_T

CN1_DCLINK(WH) CN_INV_N

CN_FAN
CN1_DCLINK(WH)

Noise filter (18, 20HP)

Test Run Check


CN_FAN

CN1_SMPS_POWER

2 FAN PCB (14~20HP) CN1_SMPS_POWER

CN_LGMV CN_N3

CN_FLASH CN_N2 CN_N3


CN_LGMV

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


CN_INV CN_N2 CN_INV
CN_FLASH
CN_R2
CN_INV

Guide
CN_INV
CN_R2 CN_INV
CN_S2
CN_INV
CN_S2
CN_T2 CN_INV

CN_T2 CN_INV

On Boarding Key Components


CN2_EXT_POWER

PCB
CN_INV
CN2_EXT_POWER
CN_INV
CN_INV
CN_FAN_UVW2
CN_INV
CN_INV
CN_FAN_UVW1
CN_FAN_UVW2
CN_DCLINK CN_INV
CN_FAN_UVW1 CN_INV

CN_DCLINK CN_INV

050 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 051


6. Indoor Unit PCB 7. Exploded View

1. Medium Temperature 8HP (UX2 1 Comp)

Basic Part
Dry contact board attachment location

Water tank temperature sensor locking location (CN-TH4)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Dry contact board locking location (CN-CC)(CN-TH4)

Remote controller locking location (CN-REMO)(CN-TH4)


WATER
3WAY VALVE 3WAY VALVE
PUMP

Self-diagnosis
(B) (A)
(B) 268711I 268711C

Function
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
L L1 N L N L1 N
BR WH BL BR BL BR WH BL 649950
268711J
PUMP 2WAY VALVE THERMOSTAT 268711A
(A) (A) (Default : 230V AC)

Outdoor Unit
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 261704
137213B

Control
L N L1 L2 N L N L1 L2 268711D

BR BL BL BR WH BL BR BL WH BK
W6200
W49200B
268711F

2. High Temperature 268711B

Test Run Check


137213B
W6640

Dry contact board attachment location 137213B

Dry contact board locking location (CN-CC)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Remote controller locking location (CN-REMO)

Guide
Water tank temperature sensor locking location (CN-TH4)
Compressor lead wire

Key Components
W6631A

On Boarding
L N L L1 N L N L1 L2

PCB
PUMP 3WAY VALVE THERMOSTAT
BL
(A) (A) (Default : 230V AC)

052 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 053


10,12HP (UX2 1 Comp)

435301

Basic Part
237203B

Introduction
137213A

Multi V Ⅳ
268711I 268711C 549990

237203
649950
268711J
268711A 135313

Self-diagnosis
261704 559010

Function
268711D 137213B
W4810
W6200
W49200B
268711F

268711B 137213B 137213A

Outdoor Unit
237203
W6640

Control
349600
137213B

Test Run Check


135500D

Compressor lead wire 135500C 554031

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
437211A

W6631A

Key Components
135510

147780 430410
(BASE Leg) (BASE Assembly)
135500A
W4986A
137213B

On Boarding
W4986B
135500B

PCB
(Sound Proof for Comp)

054 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 055


14,16HP (UX3 1 Comp)

Basic Part
352114A 137213B
552115A 55211GA

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
268711I 268711C

Coil
Coil
561410A
561410B 552117 649950
552200C 552200B 552202
552204B
268711J
Coil
561410G 165010C 268711A

Self-diagnosis
552204D 165010A
W6200

Function
268711D 261704 137213B
552201D
W6200
W52240B
552204A 552204D
165010B 268711B
561410H 561410F W49200B
268711F
Coil Coil W0DS
W6640

Outdoor Unit
137213B

Control
552201A 352112C Coil 552200A
561410D
268711H
552204G

Coil

Test Run Check


263230A Coil
661400C 561410G
552200D 552204G 263230D 352112A
548490

552201B
W52240D
554160 Compressor lead wire
552204F

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


561410F 552201C
55211GB
352114B Coil

Guide
552203A

W6631A
552203B
552114A

Key Components
553000A

W48602

On Boarding
PCB
056 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 057
Basic Part
552115 55211GA
435301 552116

55211GC
552200B
Coil 552200C Coil Coil 552117
237203B 561410G 561410B 561410A

Introduction
552204D

Multi V Ⅳ
552204B 552202

549990 165010B
352111A

237203A Coil
435312 552204D
Coil 561410E 552200A
165010A 566000
561410H Coil

Self-diagnosis
559010 552204G
552204A W52240B

Function
561410D

W4810B 546810

352111B
237203A 661400C
Coil

Outdoor Unit
552200D
554031 561410C
263230A

Control
W4810A 552204G
237204B

552201A
135500D 548490
Coil

Test Run Check


W52240D
352114 552204F
554160
561410F
135500C
437211A *55211GB
552203A
552114A
135510
437211B 552203B

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
148000C
237204A

135500A
553000 W48602

Key Components
430410
147780 (BASE Assembly)
(BASE Leg) W4986A
135500B
W4986B

Part L/No Sensor location Housing color

On Boarding
Temp. Sensor 1 263230A Sub Cool Out + HEX2(Upper Temp. Sensor) + Liquid Pipe yellow
Temp. Sensor 2 263230B Suction Pipe + HEX1(Temp. Sensor) + Inv.1 Discharge purple

PCB
(Sound Proof for Comp)
Temp. Sensor 3 263230C Air green
Temp. Sensor 4 263230D HEX3(Low Temp. Sensor) + Sub Cool In black

058 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 059


18, 20HP (UX3 2 Comp)

Basic Part
435301

237203B

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
549990

237203A
135313

268711I 268711C

Self-diagnosis
559010
649950

Function
268711J
268711A
W4810 546810
268711D 268711E

W0DS W49200C 237203A

Outdoor Unit
W6200
554031

Control
268711F 268711G
W49200B 349600
137213A
W6640 268711B
W49200A
135500D

Test Run Check


268711H 261704

Compressor lead wire 135500C


Inverter 1 Inverter 2 437211A

135510
437211B

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


W6631A W6631B

Guide
148000C
137213B

135500A

Key Components
430410
147780 (BASE Assembly)
(BASE Leg)
W4986A
135500B W4986B

On Boarding
PCB
(Sound Proof for COMP1/COMP2)

060 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 061


352114
55211GC

Part
Coil

Temp. Sensor 4
Temp. Sensor 3
Temp. Sensor 2
Temp. Sensor 1
552204A
561410H
552115

263230C
Coil

W52240D
Coil

Coil
263230A
552204D
561410E

561410F
552204F
552204A
561410G

L/No
661400C
55211GA

552200D

263230B
263230A

263230D
263230C
552200B

*55211GB
263230D

552203B
552200C

552203A
Coil

552203C
Coil

552204G
561410C
561410B
552204B
*552116

*352111C
263230B

W52240B

553000A
Coil

552202
561410A

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*548490

553000B
554160-1

Air
566000 165010A

165010B

554160-2

Sensor location
W48602
*552117

Coil
Coil

552204G
561410D

552114A
661400B
552204D

Suction Pipe + HEX1(Temp. Sensor) + Inv.1 Discharge


Sub Cool Out + HEX2(Upper Temp. Sensor) + Liquid Pipe

HEX3(Low Temp. Sensor) + Inv.2 Discharge + Sub Cool In


263230D
552200A

552114B
352111A

552200E

black
green
purple
yellow
Housing color
352111B

R410a
Mode No. Item Unit Cause & Check Point
Normal condition Abnormal condition
Above 3800 Overcharging, Outdoor Fan lock
1 High Pressure kPa 2000~3600
Below 1800 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
Low Pressure Above 1300 Overcharging
2 kPa 500~1000
(Cooling) Below 400 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage, Comm Line Wrong connection
Above 1000 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
3 Indoor EEV Pulse 200~600
Below 100 Overcharging, Indoor Pipe Temp. Sensor Defect
Normal Mode : Upper EEV → full close
Cooling 32/2000(Normal) -
Lower EEV → full open
4 Outdoor EEV Pulse
2000/32 Low Temp Mode : Upper EEV → full open
(Cooling low temp.) Lower EEV → full close
Below 0℃ : EEV leakage, Malfunction
Indoor pipe △T
5 ℃ 0~10 Below -1 Above 10℃ : EEV clogging, Malfunction, Pipe Clogging,
△T = Outlet - Inlet
Wrong Piping
Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
6 Indoor pipe Inlet, Outlet ℃ 6~15 above 17 Indoor Path Clogging
8. LGMV Checking Point

EEV Fault, Indoor Pipe Temp, Sensor Defect


Overcharging, Comm Line Wrong connection
High Pressure Above 3400
7 kPa 2300~3300 Indoor Fan Lock
(Cooling)
below 2200 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
Above 1300 Overcharging
Heating 8 Low Pressure kPa 200~1200
below 120 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage, Outdoor EEV Fault
9 Indoor EEV Pulse 150~1350 -
Above 1500 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
10 Outdoor EEV Pulse 200~800
Below 150 Overcharging
11 Comp, Discharge T ℃ 60~100 Above 105 Ref. Leakage or Ref. Shortage
Suction Superheat SC EEV Fault, Overcharging
Common 12 ℃ Above 0.5 below 0
(Tsuc-Tdew) EEV Fault
Discharge Superheat
13 ℃ Above 15 Below 5 SC EEV Fault, Overcharging
(Tdis-Tbub)
_

- The value of LGMV in steady-state condition after driving more than 80% of the indoor unit
- The above value is not the absolute value, it can be changed according to the installation environment and operating condition.
- The above causes are the most common causes, there can be other possible causes.
063

On Boarding Guide Key Components Test Run Check Control Function Introduction Basic Part
PCB Trouble Shooting Checking Method for Outdoor Unit Self-diagnosis Multi V Ⅳ
Ⅲ. Self-diagnosis function
1. Error Code Display 066
2. Error Code Check 079
3. Network Error Code 169
1. Error Code Display

Definition of terms
•Trouble : a problem which can stop system operation, and can be resumed temporarily under limited Display Title Cause of Error
operation Without certified professional's assistance. Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor DC DC charging is not performed at Master Outdoor
•Error : a problem which can stop system operation, and can be resumed ONLY after certified profes- 1
link Low Voltage Unit after starting relay turn on.
sional's check.
•Emergency mode : temporary operation while system met Trouble Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor DC DC charging is not performed at Slave1 Outdoor

Basic Part
2
link Low Voltage Unit after starting relay turn on.
Error Indicator 2 3
•This function indicates types of failure in self-diagnosis and occurrence of failure for air condition. Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor DC DC charging is not performed at Slave1 Outdoor
3
•Error mark is displayed on display window of indoor units and wired remote controller, and 7-segment link Low Voltage Unit after starting relay turn on.
LED of outdoor unit control board as shown in the table. Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor DC DC charging is not performed at Slave3 Outdoor
•If more than two troubles occur simultaneously, lower number of error code is first displayed. 4
link Low Voltage Unit after starting relay turn on.

Introduction
•After resolving the error, error code will disappear from the 7-segment.

Multi V Ⅳ
System is turned off by Master Outdoor Unit high
Error Display 1 Master Outdoor Unit High Pressure Switch
pressure switch.
1st,2nd LED of 7-segment indicates error number, 4th LED indicates unit number. Indicates units number.
System is turned off by slave1 Outdoor Unit high
2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Switch
Ex) 211 : No.21 error of master unit → (repetition) pressure switch.
2 4

Self-diagnosis
213 : No.21 error of slave2
1051 : No.105 error of master unit System is turned off by slave2 Outdoor Unit high

Function
Unit (1:Master, 2:Slave1, 3:Slave2, 4:Slave3) 3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Switch
Error number pressure switch.

System is turned off by slave3 Outdoor Unit high


4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Switch
pressure switch.
Unit (1:Master, 2: Slave1, 3:Slave2, 4:Slave3)
Error number Master Outdoor Unit Input Voltage High/ Master Outdoor Unit input voltage is over 487V or

Outdoor unit related error


1

Outdoor Unit
Low Voltage below 270V
※ Refer to the DX-Venitilation manual DX-Venitilation error code

Control
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Input Voltage High/ Slave1 Outdoor Unit input voltage is over 487V or
2
Display Title Cause of Error Low Voltage below 270V
2 5
0 1 - Air temperature sensor of indoor unit Air temperature sensor of indoor unit is open or short Slave2 Outdoor Unit Input Voltage High/ Slave2 Outdoor Unit input voltage is over 487V or
3
Inlet pipe temperature sensor of indoor unit is open or Low Voltage below 270V

Test Run Check


0 2 - Inlet pipe temperature sensor of indoor unit short
Indoor unit related error

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Input Voltage High/ Slave3 Outdoor Unit input voltage is over 487V or
- Communication error : wired remote Failing to receive wired remote controller signal in indoor 4
0 3 Low Voltage below 270V
controller ↔ indoor unit unit PCB
0 4 - Drain pump Malfunction of drain pump Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor The First Start Failure by Master Outdoor Unit
1
0 5 - Communication error : outdoor unit ↔ indoor unit Failing to receive outdoor unit signal in indoor unit PCB Start Failure Inverter Compressor Abnormality

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Outlet pipe temperature sensor of indoor unit is open Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor The First Start Failure by Slave1 Outdoor Unit
0 6 - Outlet pipe temperature sensor of indoor unit 2
or short
Start Failure Inverter Compressor Abnormality
In case when the serial number marked on EEPROM of

Guide
0 9 - Indoor EEPROM Error 2 6
Indoor unit is 0 or FFFFFF Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor The First Start Failure by Slave2 Outdoor Unit
Disconnecting the fan motor connector/Failure of indoor 3
1 0 - Abnormal fan motor operation Start Failure Inverter Compressor Abnormality
fan motor lock
1 7 1- lnlet Air temperature sensor of FAU Air temperature sensor of indoor unit is open or short Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor The First Start Failure by Slave3 Outdoor Unit
4
Start Failure Inverter Compressor Abnormality

Key Components
1 Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor IPM Fault Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Drive IPM Fault
Outdoor unit related error

Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Fault OR
2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor IPM Fault Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Drive IPM Fault 1
2 1 Over Current Drive Fault
3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor IPM Fault Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Drive IPM Fault
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Fault OR
2
4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor IPM Fault Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Drive IPM Fault Over Current Drive Fault
2 9
1 Inverter Board Input Over Current(RMS) of Master Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Board Input Current excess
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Fault OR

On Boarding
Outdoor Unit (RMS) 3
Over Current Drive Fault
2 Outdoor Board
Inverter Input Over Current(RMS) of Slave1 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Board Input Current excess

PCB
Unit (RMS)
2 2 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Fault OR
3 Inverter Board Input Over Current(RMS) of Slave2 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Board Input Current excess 4
Outdoor Unit (RMS) Over Current Drive Fault
4 Inverter Board Input Over Current(RMS) of Slave3 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Board Input Current excess
Outdoor Unit (RMS)

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Display Title Cause of Error Display Title Cause of Error
Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 System is turned off by Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Sensor
1 1
High Discharge Temperature Compressor High Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault open or short

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 System is turned off by Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Sensor

Basic Part
2 2
High Discharge Temperature Compressor High Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault open or short
3 2 4 0
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 System is turned off by Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Sensor
3 3
High Discharge Temperature Compressor High Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault open or short

Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 System is turned off by Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor CT Sensor
4 4
High Discharge Temperature Compressor High Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault open or short

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 System is turned off by Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Discharge
1 1
High Discharge Temperature Compressor2 High Discharge Temperature Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Discharge
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 System is turned off by Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter 2
2 Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short
High Discharge Temperature Compressor2 High Discharge Temperature 4 1

Self-diagnosis
3 3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Discharge

Function
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 System is turned off by Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter 3
3 Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short
High Discharge Temperature Compressor2 High Discharge Temperature
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor1 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor Discharge
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 System is turned off by Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter 4
4 Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short
High Discharge Temperature Compressor2 High Discharge Temperature
Master Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor Master Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor open
Outdoor unit related error

Outdoor unit related error


1

Outdoor Unit
System is turned off by excessive increase of high Fault or short
1 High Pressure of Master Outdoor Unit
pressure of Master Outdoor Unit

Control
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor Slave1 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor open
System is turned off by excessive increase of high 2
2 High Pressure of Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fault or short
pressure of Slave1 Outdoor Unit 4 2
3 4 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor Slave2 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor open
System is turned off by excessive increase of high 3
Fault or short

Test Run Check


3 High Pressure of Slave2 Outdoor Unit
pressure of Slave2 Outdoor Unit
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor Slave3 Outdoor Unit Low Pressure Sensor open
System is turned off by excessive increase of high 4
4 High Pressure of Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fault or short
pressure of Slave3 Outdoor Unit
Master Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor Master Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor open
1
System is turned off by excessive decrease of low Fault or short
1 Low Pressure of Master Outdoor Unit
pressure of Master Outdoor Unit

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Slave1 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor Slave1 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor open
2
System is turned off by excessive decrease of low Fault or short
2 Low Pressure of Slave1 Outdoor Unit

Guide
pressure of Slave1 Outdoor Unit 4 3
3 5 Slave2 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor Slave2 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor open
3
System is turned off by excessive decrease of low Fault or short
3 Low Pressure of Slave2 Outdoor Unit
pressure of Slave2 Outdoor Unit
Slave3 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor Slave3 Outdoor Unit High Pressure Sensor open
4
System is turned off by excessive decrease of low Fault or short

Key Components
4 Low Pressure of Slave3 Outdoor Unit
pressure of Slave3 Outdoor Unit
Master Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sen- Master Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sensor open
1
Master Outdoor Unit Low Compression Ratio Master Outdoor Unit stayed under low Compression sor Fault or short
1
Limited limit for 3 minutes
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sen- Slave1 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sensor open
2
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Low Compression Ratio Slave1 Outdoor Unit stayed under low Compression sor Fault or short
2 4 4
Limited limit for 3 minutes Slave2 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sen- Slave2 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sensor open

On Boarding
3 6 3
sor Fault or short
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Low Compression Ratio Slave2 Outdoor Unit stayed under low Compression

PCB
3
Limited limit for 3 minutes Slave3 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sen- Slave3 Outdoor Unit Air Temperature Sensor open
4
sor Fault or short
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Low Compression Ratio Slave3 Outdoor Unit stayed under low Compression
4
Limited limit for 3 minutes

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Display Title Cause of Error Display Title Cause of Error
Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Tem- Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature Excessive connection of indoor units compared to
1 5 1 1 Excessive capacity of indoor units
perature Sensor (Front side) Fault Sensor(Front side) open or short capacity of Outdoor Unit

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Tem- Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature Communication error : inverter PCB → Failing to receive inverter signal at main PCB of

Basic Part
2 1
perature Sensor (Front side) Fault Sensor (Front side) open or short Main PCB Master Outdoor Unit
4 5
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Tem- Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature Communication error : inverter PCB → Failing to receive inverter signal at main PCB of
3 2
perature Sensor (Front side) Fault Sensor(Front side) open or short Main PCB Slave1 Outdoor Unit
5 2
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Tem- Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature Communication error : inverter PCB → Failing to receive inverter signal at main PCB of
4 3
perature Sensor (Front side) Fault Sensor(Front side) open or short Main PCB Slave2 Outdoor Unit

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Master Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Master Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Sensor Communication error : inverter PCB → Failing to receive inverter signal at main PCB of
1 4
Sensor Fault open or short Main PCB Slave3 Outdoor Unit

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Slave1 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Sensor Communication error : indoor unit → Main Failing to receive indoor unit signal at main PCB of
2 5 3 1
Sensor Fault open or short PCB of Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit .
4 6

Self-diagnosis
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Slave2 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Sensor Master Outdoor Unit Controller part cannot receive

Function
3 Master Outdoor Unit Communication Error
Sensor Fault open or short 1 inverter control signals (usually happens after
with Inverter Controller
onboarding)
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Slave3 Outdoor Unit Suction Temperature Sensor
4 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Controller part cannot receive
Sensor Fault open or short Slave1 Outdoor Unit Communication Error
2 inverter control signals (usually happens after
with Inverter Controller
Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Discharge onboarding
Outdoor unit related error

Outdoor unit related error


1 5 7

Outdoor Unit
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short Slave2 Outdoor Unit Controller part cannot receive
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Communication Error

Control
3 inverter control signals (usually happens after
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Discharge with Inverter Controller
2 onboarding)
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short
4 7 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Controller part cannot receive
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Discharge Slave3 Outdoor Unit Communication Error
3 4 inverter control signals (usually happens after
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short with Inverter Controller
onboarding)

Test Run Check


Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Compressor2 Discharge Mixing Installation of Old Slave Outdoor Unit and
4 5 9 1 Mixing Installation of slave Outdoor Unit
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault Temperature Sensor open or short New Slave Outdoor Unit

Master Outdoor Unit Faulty IPM Temperature Master Outdoor Unit IPM Temperature Sensor short/ Inverter PCB EEPROM Error of Master
1 1 Access Error of Inverter PCB of Master Outdoor Unit
Sensor open Outdoor Unit

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Slave1 Outdoor Unit Faulty IPM Temperature Slave1 Outdoor Unit IPM Temperature Sensor short/
2 2 Inverter PCB EEPROM Error of Slave1 Unit Access Error of Inverter PCB of Slave1 Outdoor Unit
Sensor open

Guide
4 9 6 0
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Faulty IPM Temperature Slave2 Outdoor Unit IPM Temperature Sensor short/
3 3 Inverter PCB EEPROM Error of Slave2 Unit Access Error of Inverter PCB of Slave2 Outdoor Unit
Sensor open

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Faulty IPM Temperature Slave3 Outdoor Unit IPM Temperature Sensor short/
4 4 Inverter PCB EEPROM Error of Slave3 Unit Access Error of Inverter PCB of Slave3 Outdoor Unit
Sensor open

Key Components
Missing connection of R, S, T power of Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink High System is turned off by Master Outdoor Unit Inverter
1 Missing connection of Master outdoor unit 1`
Master Outdoor Unit Temperature Heatsink High Temperature

Missing connection of R, S, T powerof Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink High System is turned off by Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter
2 Missing connection of Slave1 Outdoor Unit 2
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Temperature Heatsink High Temperature
5 0 6 2
Missing connection of R, S, T power of Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink High System is turned off by Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter

On Boarding
3 Missing connection of Slave2 Outdoor Unit 3
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Temperature Heatsink High Temperature

PCB
Missing connection of R, S, T power of Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink High System is turned off by Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter
4 Missing connection of Slave3 Outdoor Unit 4
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Temperature Heatsink High Temperature

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Display Title Cause of Error Display Title Cause of Error
Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Tem- Master Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Temperature
1 1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan Over Current Error Master Outdoor Unit Fan Current is over 5A
perature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Tem- Slave1 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Temperature

Basic Part
2 2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Over Current Error Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Current is over 5A
perature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short
6 5 7 7
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Tem- Slave2 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Temperature
3 3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Over Current Error Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Current is over 5A
perature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Tem- Slave3 Outdoor Unit Inverter Heatsink Temperature
4 4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Over Current Error Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Current is over 5A
perature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Master Outdoor Unit Fan First Position Sensing
1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan Lock Restriction of Master Outdoor Unit 1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan Start Failure Error
Failure

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan First Position Sensing


2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Lock Restriction of Slave1 Outdoor Unit 2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Start Failure Error
Failure
6 7 7 9

Self-diagnosis
Outdoor unit related error
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan First Position Sensing

Function
3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Lock Restriction of Slave2 Outdoor Unit 3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Start Failure Error
Failure

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan First Position Sensing


4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Lock Restriction of Slave3 Outdoor Unit 4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Start Failure Error
Failure

Converter CT Sensor Error of Master Master Outdoor Unit Main PCB EEPROM Communication Fail Between Master Outdoor Unit
Outdoor unit related error

1 Restriction of Master Outdoor Unit 1

Outdoor Unit
Outdoor Unit Error Main MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Control
Converter CT Sensor Error of Slave1 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Main PCB EEPROM Communication Fail Between Slave1 Outdoor Unit
2 Restriction of Slave1 Outdoor Unit 2
Outdoor Unit Error Main MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM
7 1 8 6
Converter CT Sensor Error of Slave2 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Main PCB EEPROM Communication Fail Between Slave2 Outdoor Unit
3 Restriction of Slave2 Outdoor Unit 3
Outdoor Unit Error Main MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Test Run Check


Converter CT Sensor Error of Slave2 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Main PCB EEPROM Communication Fail Between Slave3 Outdoor Unit
4 Restriction of Slave3 Outdoor Unit 4
Outdoor Unit Error Main MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Communication Fail Between Master Outdoor Unit


1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor Error Master Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor open or short 1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan PCB EEPROM Error
Fan MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Communication Fail Between Slave1 Outdoor Unit
2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor Error Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor open or short 2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB EEPROM Error
Fan MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Guide
7 5 8 7
Communication Fail Between Slave2 Outdoor Unit
3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor Error Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor open or short 3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB EEPROM Error
Fan MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Communication Fail Between Slave3 Outdoor Unit


4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor Error Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan CT Sensor open or short 4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB EEPROM Error
Fan MICOM and EEPROM or omitting EEPROM

Key Components
Master Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link
1 Master Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link High Voltage Error
High Voltage Error

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link


2 Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link High Voltage Error
High Voltage Error
7 6
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link

On Boarding
3 Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link High Voltage Error
High Voltage Error

PCB
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link
4 Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link High Voltage Error
High Voltage Error

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Display Title Cause of Error Display Title Cause of Error
Communication Error Between Master Failing to receive Slave Unit signal at main PCB Master Outdoor Unit Subcooling Inlet Master Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-
1 1
Outdoor Unit and Slave Outdoor Unit of Master Outdoor Unit Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Communication Error Between Slave1 Failing to receive Master and other Slave Unit Slave1 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Inlet Slave1 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Temperature

Basic Part
2 2
Outdoor Unit and Other Outdoor Unit signal at main PCB of Slave1 Outdoor Unit Temperature Sensor Error Sensor open or short
1 0 4 1 1 4
Communication Error Between Slave2 Failing to receive Master and other Slave Unit Slave2 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Inlet Slave2 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-
3 3
Outdoor Unit and Other Outdoor Unit signal at main PCB of Slave2 Outdoor Unit Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Communication Error Between Slave3 Failing to receive Master and other Slave Unit Slave3 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Inlet Slave3 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-
4 4
Outdoor Unit and Other Outdoor Unit signal at main PCB of Slave2 Outdoor Unit Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Master Outdoor Unit Fan PCB Failing to receive fan signal at main PCB of Master Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Master Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-
1 1
Communication Error Master unit. Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB Failing to receive fan signal at main PCB of Slave1 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Slave1 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Temperature
2 2
Communication Error Slave1 unit. Temperature Sensor Error Sensor open or short
1 0 5 1 1 5

Self-diagnosis
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB Failing to receive fan signal at main PCB of Slave2 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Slave2 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-

Function
3 3
Communication Error Slave2 unit. Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan PCB Failing to receive fan signal at main PCB of Slave3 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Slave3 Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet Tempera-
4 4
Communication Error Slave3 unit. Temperature Sensor Error ture Sensor open or short

Master Outdoor Unit FAN IPM Fault Instant Over Current at Master Outdoor Unit Fan Master Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Sen- Master Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Sensor Error is
Outdoor unit related error

Outdoor unit related error


1 1

Outdoor Unit
Error IPM sor Error open or short

Control
Slave1 Outdoor Unit FAN IPM Fault Instant Over Current at Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Slave 1 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Slave 1 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Sensor Error is
2 2
Error IPM Sensor Error open or short
1 0 6 1 1 6
Slave2 Outdoor Unit FAN IPM Fault Instant Over Current at Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Slave 2 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Slave 2 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Sensor Error is
3 3
Error IPM Sensor Error open or short

Test Run Check


Slave3 Outdoor Unit FAN IPM Fault Instant Over Current at Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Slave 3 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Slave 3 Outdoor Unit Oil Amount Sensor Error is
4 4
Error IPM Sensor Error open or short

Master Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Low Master Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Input Voltage is Master outdoor unit Main Board - Master Outdoor Unit Main Board Main-Sub Micom
1 1
Voltage Error under 380V External Board communication error communication failed

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Low Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Input Voltage is Slave1 outdoor unit Main Board - Slave1 Outdoor Unit Main Board Main-Sub Micom
2 2
Voltage Error under 380V External Board communication error communication failed

Guide
1 0 7 1 4 5
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Low Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Input Voltage is Slave2 outdoor unit Main Board - Slave2 Outdoor Unit Main Board Main-Sub Micom
3 3
Voltage Error under 380V External Board communication error communication failed

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Low Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan DC Link Input Voltage is Slave3 outdoor unit Main Board - Slave3 Outdoor Unit Main Board Main-Sub Micom
4 4
Voltage Error under 380V External Board communication error communication failed

Key Components
Master Outdoor Unit Liquid pipe Liquid pipe temperature sensor of Master Outdoor Failure of operation mode conversion
1 1 Pressure unbalance between Outdoor Units
Temperature Sensor Error Unit is open or short at Master Outdoor Unit

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Liquid pipe Liquid pipe temperature sensor of slave1 Outdoor Failure of operation mode conversion
2 2 Pressure unbalance between Outdoor Units
Temperature Sensor Error Unit is open or short at Slave1 Outdoor Unit
1 1 3 1 5 1
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Liquid pipe Liquid pipe temperature sensor of slave2 Outdoor Failure of operation mode conversion

On Boarding
3 3 Pressure unbalance between Outdoor Units
Temperature Sensor Error Unit is open or short at Slave2 Outdoor Unit

PCB
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Liquid pipe Liquid pipe temperature sensor of slave3 Outdoor Failure of operation mode conversion
4 4 Pressure unbalance between Outdoor Units
Temperature Sensor Error Unit is open or short at Slave3 Outdoor Unit

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Display Title Cause of Error
Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature
Hydro kit Error code display
1
Temperature Sensor (upper part) Fault Sensor(upper part) open or short
Error Display
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature
2
Temperature Sensor (upper part) Fault Sensor (upper part) open or short

Basic Part
1 5 3 •T
 his function performs the self diagnosis for the unit and displays the types of the error when a error
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature occurs.
3
Temperature Sensor (upper part) Fault Sensor(upper part) open or short •Error displays the following codes on wired remote controller and red/green LED on out door unit control
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature board.
4
Temperature Sensor (upper part) Fault Sensor(upper part) open or short •If two or more errors simultaneously occur, it displays in the order of error number.
•After an occurrence of a error, error code disappears once the error is corrected.

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Master Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature
1
Temperature Sensor (lower part) Fault Sensor(lower part) open or short
0 1 - Air temperature sensor error Sensor is open or short
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave1 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature
2
Temperature Sensor (lower part) Fault Sensor (lower part) open or short 0 2 - Gas side temperature sensor error Sensor is open or short
1 5 4
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave2 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature No communication between wired remote The remote controller does not receive the
0 3 -

Self-diagnosis
3
Temperature Sensor (lower part) Fault Sensor(lower part) open or short controller & indoor unit signal from indoor unit during specific time

Function
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Slave3 Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger Temperature No signal communication between indoor &
4 0 5 - Indoor unit & outdoor unit communication error
Temperature Sensor (lower part) Fault Sensor(lower part) open or short outdoor units
Master outdoor unit External Board Master Outdoor Unit External Board Main-Sub 0 6 - Liquid side temperature sensor error Sensor is open or short
Outdoor unit related error

1
Main-Sub Micom communication error Micom communication failed
Hydro kit hot-water storage tank temperature

Outdoor Unit
0 8 - Pipe temperature sensor is open or short
Slave1 outdoor unit External Board Slave1 Outdoor Unit External Board Main-Sub sensor error

Control
2
Main-Sub Micom communication error Micom communication failed
1 8 2 0 9 - Indoor unit EEPROM error
Slave2 outdoor unit External Board Slave2 Outdoor Unit External Board Main-Sub
3 Indoor Unit & Inverter PCB communication er- No signal communication between indoor unit
Main-Sub Micom communication error Micom communication failed 1 1 -
ror & inverter PCB

Test Run Check


Slave3 outdoor unit External Board Slave3 Outdoor Unit External Board Main-Sub
4 1 2 - Inverter PCB error Error occurence in inverter PCB
Main-Sub Micom communication error Micom communication failed
Hydro kit solar heat pipe temperature sen-
inlet water temperature is below 5 degree or water 1 3 - Pipe temperature sensor is open or short
1 8 7 1 Hydro-Kit P.HEX bursting error
temperature error during defrosting operation.
sor error
1 4 - Hydro kit flow switch error of indoor unit Flow sensing error of Flow switch
Master Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink System is turned off by Master Outdoor Unit Fan
1

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


High Temperature Heatsink High Temperature Hydro kit water pipe abnomality overheating Temperature sensor trouble, High temperature
1 5 -
error water flow
Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink High System is turned off by Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan

Guide
2
Temperature Heatsink High Temperature Hydro kit water pipe temperature sensor con-
1 9 3 1 6 - Pipe temperature sensor is open or short
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink System is turned off by Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan
current error of indoor unit
3
High Temperature Heatsink High Temperature 1 7 - Water inlet temperature sensor error Sensor is open or short

Key Components
Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink System is turned off by Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Hydro kit outlet water pipe temperature sensor
4
High Temperature Heatsink High Temperature 1 8 - Pipe temperature sensor is open or short
error of indoor unit
Master Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Master Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Temperature
1
Temperature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Slave1 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Temperature
2
Temperature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

On Boarding
1 9 4
Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Slave2 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Temperature

PCB
3
Temperature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Slave3 Outdoor Unit Fan Heatsink Temperature
4
Temperature Sensor Fault Sensor open or short

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2. Error Code Check

Inverter PCB Error Code List Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
01 Indoor unit air sensor error
•Red LED means error no. 10's digit, and green LED 01(FAU) FAU Outlet air sensor error
means 1's digit, and when red and green simultane- Indoor unit sensor is open/ 1. Indoor unit PCB wrong connection
02 Indoor unit pipe inlet sensor error 2. Indoor unit PCB failure
ously blink, it means 100's unit. short

Basic Part
Red LED : 10's digit 06 3. Sensor problem (main reason)
Indoor unit pipe outlet sensor error
Ex) A
 fter red and green LED simultaneously blink, red Green LED : 1's digit 17(FAU) FAU Inlet air sensor error
LED blinks 1 time, and green LED blinks 5 times :
error no. 15 ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Is sensor properly No
Connect properly to PCB
connected to PCB?

Error Yes
Error Type Main Reasons
No.

Self-diagnosis
Is the resistance value No
21 Inverter compressor IPM defect Inverter compressor drive IPM defect / inverter compressor defect Change the sensor

Function
of sensor normal?*
22 Inverter compressor overcurrent Increase of inverter compressor CT value
Yes
23 Inverter compressor DC Link low voltage After inverter activation relay is ON, DC voltage recharge defect
Inverter input voltage exceeds the unit limit and lasts for 4sec.
25 High/low Inverter input voltage Change the PCB
(173V ~ 289V)
26 Inverter compressor activation failure Inverter compressor error, causing initial activation failure ** In case the value is more than 100kΩ (open) or less than 100Ω (short), Error occurs

Outdoor Unit
27 Inverter PSC/PFC Fault Error Error by overcurrent at inverter input Refer: Resistance value maybe change according to temperature of temp sensor,

Control
28 Inverter DC Link high voltage error Inverter DC voltage recharge, causing compressor OFF It shows according to criteria of current temperature(±5% margin) ‘ Normal
29 Inverter compressor overcurrent Inverter compressor activation failure or increase of CT value Air temp sensor: 10°C = 20.7kΩ : 25°C= 10kΩ : 50°C= 3.4kΩ
Excessive rise of inverter compressor dis- Excessive rise of inverter compressor discharge temperature, Pipe temp sensor: 10°C = 10kΩ : 25°C= 5kΩ : 50°C= 1.8kΩ
32 charge temperature causing compressor OFF

Test Run Check


Excessive rise of high pressure of inverter Excessive rise of high pressure of inverter compressor, causing
34 compressor compressor OFF
Excessive drop of low pressure of inverter Excessive drop of low pressure of inverter compressor, causing
35 compressor compressor OFF
36 Low pressure ratio error of inverter com- High pressure/low pressure ratio of inverter compressor is main- CN-ROOM : Indoor air temp sensor
pressor tained at below 1.8 for 3 min. or more CN-PIPE IN : Pipe inlet temp sensor

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


40 Inverter compressor CT sensor defect Inverter compressor CT sensor defect
CN-PIPE OUT : Pipe outlet temp sensor
Inverter compressor discharge pipe tempera- Inverter compressor discharge temperature sensor disconnection
41

Guide
ture sensor defect or short circuit
Low pressure sensor defect of inverter com- Low pressure sensor disconnection or short circuit of inverter
42 pressor compressor
High pressure sensor defect of inverter com- High pressure sensor disconnection or short circuit of inverter
43 pressor compressor

Key Components
Inverter inside air temperature sensor disconnection or short cir-
44 Inverter inside air temperature sensor defect cuit
Inverter compressor suction pipe temperature Inverter compressor suction temperature sensor disconnection
46 sensor defect or short circuit
Measure the resistance of outlet pipe temp sensor.
Communication error(indoor unit outdoor unit
53 Outdoor unit does not receive signal from indoor unit
main PCB)
60 Inverter PCB EEPROM error Inverter PCB EEPROM error

On Boarding
Excessive rise of inverter heatsink tempera- Inverter PCB heat generation, causing the rise of heatsink

PCB
62 ture temperature
Inverter heatsink temperature sensor disconnection or
65 Inverter heatsink temperature sensor defect short circuit
73 Overcurrent (Peak) detected at inverter input Error by overcur'rent detection at inverter input

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
The remote controller 1. Remote controller fault Float switch is open due to
did not receive the rising of condensate water 1. Drain pump/float switch fault
03 No communication between cabled 2. Indoor unit PCB fault
signal from indoor unit 04 level because of drain 2. Improper drain pipe location, clogging
remote controller & indoor unit 3. Connector fault, Wrong connection Drain pump error
during specific time pump fault or drain pipe of drain pipe

Basic Part
4. Communication cable problem
clogging 3. Indoor unit PCB fault
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Does the error happens No Replace cabled remote

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
again if the remote Is the drain pan filled
controller No Is Float switch short No
controller is replaced?* half with condensate On measuring its Replace float switch
water? (half level of resistance?
Yes float switch)*
Yes
Yes
Does the error occurred No Replace Indoor PCB or
when the cable of remote Check connection &

Self-diagnosis
communication cable ** reconnect the connector
controller is replaced?

Function
In indoor unit PCB
Yes Is drain pump working? No Does the terminal voltage No
(Sound/drain noise/ Replace indoor unit PCB
for drain pump has
contact etc.) 220V output?**
Replace indoor unit PCB ***
Yes Yes
* If there is no remote controller to replace : Use another unitʼs remote controller doing well

Outdoor Unit
Replace Drain Pump
** Check cable : Contact failure of connected portion or extension of cable are main cause

Control
Check any surrounded noise ( check the distance with main power cable)
No
‘ make safe distance from the devices generate electromagnetic wave Drain pump blocked by Check the drain head height
foreign particles? and slope***
*** After replacing indoor unit PCB, do Auto Addressing & input unitʼs address if connected to central controller.
(All the indoor units connected should be turned on before Auto Addressing Yes Checking float
switch

Test Run Check


(Low position short 0 ohm )

Remove it & clean the pump

* If the float goes up higher than a half of float

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


CN-REMO : Remote controller connection switch then the circuit is open & the unit is
stopped automatically.
❇ The PCB can differ from model to model.

Guide
Check from the right source.

(High position Open)

Key Components
float
Checking communication cable connection status

On Boarding
Condensate water

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Auto addressing is not done
2. Communication cable is not connected
No signal communication 3. Short circuit of communication cable
05 Indoor & Outdoor unit communi- between indoor & outdoor 4. Indoor unit communication circuit fault

Basic Part
cation error units. 5. Outdoor unit communication circuit fault
6. Not enough distance between power
float and communication cable?
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Replace the PCB of indoor unit
No Is total number of indoor No displayed error
Does all the IDUs show
A:Point to check rotating *** Indoor PCB drain pump connector units connected displayed
same error code CH05? Re-connect after check the
after auto addressing?
(Check input of 220V) communication cable of indoor
Yes unit displayed error**
(Marked as CN-DPUMP)

Self-diagnosis
END

Function
Replace outdoor PCB after
No Check the main power No checking
Is outdoor PCB LED
supply at the ODU
blinking?
terminal block? Replace TRANS after checking

Yes
Yes

Outdoor Unit
Float switch Housing (CN-FLOAT) Check the insulation of inverter

Control
No
Is main circuit breaker off? / constant compressor and replace
if required
Yes
Check the capacity of main circuit
breaker and replace if required
Improper connection of power supply cable

Test Run Check


If all ok,
Turn on main circuit breaker
Main power supply problem
[***] Standard of drain pipe head height / slope Check if the
communication cable is
properly connected No
Re connect communication cable
to indoor / outdoor
terminal block?*
Outdoor PCB fault

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Replace after checking
MAX 450 Yes

Guide
Indoor PCB fault
Replace after checking

* (Note1) communication from IDU is normal if voltage * If the DC voltage between communication terminal A, B
fluctuation(-9V ~ +9V) exists when checking DC voltage of indoor unit is fluctuate within (-9V~+9V) then
of communication terminal between IDU and ODU communication from outdoor unit is normal

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Error developed in communication Indoor BLDC fan motor 1. Motor connector connection fault
09 between the micro- processor and the 10 Indoor unit BLDC fan motor failure feedback signal is absent 2. Indoor PCB fault
Indoor unit EEPROM error
EEPROM on the surface of the PCB. (for 50 sec.) 3. Motor fault
2. ERROR due to the EEPROM damage

Basic Part
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
Is connector No
-R
 eplace the indoor unit PCB, and then make sure to perform Auto addressing and input the address of connection proper? Connect properly
central control

Introduction
Yes

Multi V Ⅳ
Is fan motor No
Replace indoor unit fan motor
normal?*

Self-diagnosis
Yes

Function
Replace indoor unit PCB **

* It is normal when check hall sensor of indoor fan motor as shown below

Outdoor Unit
Each termainl with the tester

Control
Tester Normal resistance(±10%)
+ - TH chassis TD chassis
1 4 ∞ ∞
5 4 hundreds kΩ hundreds kkΩ

Test Run Check


6 4 ∞ ∞
7 4 hundreds kΩ hundreds kΩ
1 4 5 6 7

<Checking connection state of fan motor connector>

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide Key Components
** Replace the indoor unit PCB, and then make sure to do Auto addressing and input the
address of central control
(Notice: The connection of motor connector to PCB should be done under no power
supplying to PCB)

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Over current detection at Inverter
compressor(U,V,W) * Measuring resistance between * Compressor wire connector connection
21* PM self protection each terminal of compressor point
circuit 2. Compressor damaged (insulation dam-
aged/Motor damaged)

Basic Part
Master 211 Comp PCB Assy IPM Fault activation
Slave1 212 (Overcurrent/IPM 3. IPM overheating (Heat sink disas-
occur
Slave2 213 overheating/ sembled)
Slave3 214 Vcc low voltage) 4. Inverter compressor terminal discon-
nected or loose
5. Inverter PCB assembly damaged

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

* IPM joining point

Self-diagnosis
Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N Wiring Condition
connections normal? → Rewire them if abnormality found

Function
Yes

1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor


Are the resistance (U-V:0.26 ±7%, V-W:0.26 ±7%,W-U:0.26 ±7% (25℃))
Between each phase and No 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor
insulation resistance of Inverter terminal and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal?

Outdoor Unit
→ Replace compressor if abnormality found

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

Test Run Check


→ Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes
1.Check Comp PCB assembly P,N connector Check joining conditon
connection condition
Is DC_Link Wire connection No 2.Check Converter PCB assembly P,N connector
condition normal? connection condition
3. Check wire disconnection and wiring
→ Reassemble if abnormality found R
_

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Guide
Is Comp IPM heat sink’s No 1.Check Comp PCB assembly Comp IPM heat sink S
joining condition normal?
joining condition
→ Reassemble if abnormality found +
Yes
T

Key Components
Check DC_Link Connector joining condition
No Check Comp PCB assembly IPM normality.
Is Comp PCB assembly
→ Replace Comp PCB assembly
normal?
if abnormality found.

Yes

On Boarding
Recheck power and installation condition

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/
Covering/EEV defect/Ref. overcharge) * Measuring resistance between
22* each terminal of compressor * Measuring input voltage
Converter PCB As- 2. Compressor damage(Insulation dam-
Master 221
sembly input 3 phase age/Motor damage)

Basic Part
Slave1 222 AC Input Current Over Error power current is over 3. Input voltage low
Slave2 223
limited value(24A) 4. Power Line Misconnection
Slave3 224
5. Converter PCB Assembly damage
(Input current sensing part)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
■ 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?

Self-diagnosis
operation
4. Check refrigerant pressure * Compressor wire connector

Function
→ Reassemble or manage if abnormality found connection
Yes
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance (U-V:0.255 ±7%, V-W:0.255 ±7%, W-U:0.255 ±7%(75℃)
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

Outdoor Unit
Control
Yes
1. Check Comp 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

Test Run Check


* Check DC_Link Connector joining condition
Yes

No Check joining condition of converter PCB assembly and


Is converter PCB assembly
bridge diode
bridge diode joining condition normal? R
→ joining again if abnormality found

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

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

Key Components
Is Comp PCB assembly No Check Comp PCB assembly IPM normality T
normal? → Replace Comp PCB assembly

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. DC Link terminal misconnection/terminal
23* contact fault * Check DC_Link Connector joining condition
Master 231 DC Voltage isn't 2. Starting relay damage
Inverter Compressor DC Link Low

Basic Part
Slave1 232 charged after starting 3. Condenser damage
Voltage
Slave2 233 relay on 4. Comp PCB assembly damage
Slave3 234 (DC Link voltage sensing part) N terminal
5. Input voltage low P terminal
DC_Link Connector

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart R
_

S
Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions +
connections normal? → Rewire them if abnormality found.

Self-diagnosis
T

Function
Yes

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

Outdoor Unit
Yes

Control
1. Check joining condition of bridge diode and heatsink
No
Is bridge diode normal? 2. Check bridge diode
→ joining again or replacing bridge diode
if abnormality found

Test Run Check


Yes
1.Check Comp PCB assembly P,N connector
connection condition
Is DC_Link Wire connection No 2.Check Converter PCB assembly P,N connector
condition normal? connection condition
3. Check wire disconnection and wiring
→ Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
Check joining condition of converter PCB assembly and
Is converter PCB assembly No
bridge diode
bridge diode joining condition normal? → joining again if abnormality found

Yes

Key Components
No Check Comp PCB assembly IPM normality.
Is Comp PCB assembly
→ Replace Comp PCB assembly if abnormality found.
normal?

Yes

On Boarding
Recheck power and installation condition

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Defective high pressure switch 25*
Input voltage is over
2. Defective fan of indoor unit or outdoor Master 251 1. Input voltage abnormal (R-N)
limited value of the
unit Slave1 252 Input Voltage high/low 2. Outdoor unit Converter PCB assembly
product (173V or less,

Basic Part
3. Check valve of compressor clogged Slave2 253 damage (input voltage sensing part)
289V or more)
24* 4. Pipe distortion due to the pipe damage Slave3 254
Master 241 Compressor off due to 5. Refrigerant overcharge
Excessive rise of discharge pres- ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
Slave1 242 the high pressure switch 6. Defective LEV at the indoor or outdoor
sure in outdoor compressor
Slave2 243 in outdoor unit unit .
Slave3 244 7. Covering or clogging(Outdoor covering

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
during the cooling mode /Indoor unit
Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions
filter clogging during the heating mode) connections normal? → Rewire them if abnormality found.
8. SVC valve clogging
9. Defective outdoor PCB Yes

Check
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Self-diagnosis
R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V 10%
No R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10%
Is input voltage normal?

Function
→ Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal
Is high pressure switch No
connector connected Connect securely
Yes
to PCB?*
Note 1)

Yes
Is converter PCB assembly No Check joining condition of converter PCB assembly and

Outdoor Unit
bridge diode joining condition normal? bridge diode

Control
Is high pressure switch No No → joining again if abnormality found
Is high pressure switch
connector short Replace high pressure switch
terminal short?***
during off time?** Yes
Note 2) Note 2)
Yes
Yes
Replace connecting cable No 1.Check Comp PCB assembly P,N connector
Note 1) High pressure switch Is DC_Link Wire connection

Test Run Check


condition normal? connection condition
connector on Main PCB 2.Check Converter PCB assembly P,N connector
connection condition
No
Is SVC valve open? Open SVC valve 3. Check wire disconnection and wiring
Yes → Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Is this error appeared No Re-check momentary No
Comp PCB LED display error Replace Comp PCB assembly.
again after reset? problem or not

Guide
Yes
Yes
Is high pressure No Replace PCB Note 2) Check short with high
more than 2500kPa CH24 : inverter compressor PCB pressure switch connector Recheck power and installation condition
at manifold gauge? CH109~154 : sub unit PCB

Key Components
Yes

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

On Boarding
Check pipe is blocked or

PCB
not and take measure

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/
26*
Covering/EEV defect/Ref.overcharge) * Measuring resistance
Master 261 Starting failure because
Inverter compressor starting failure 2. Compressor damage (Insulation dam- between each terminal of
Slave1 262 of compressor abnor- compressor

Basic Part
Error age/Motor damage)
Slave2 263 mality
3. Compressor wiring fault
Slave3 264
4. ODU Comp PCB damage (CT)

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
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

Self-diagnosis
Function
Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions * Compressor wire connection
connections normal? → Rewire them if abnormality found.

Yes

Outdoor Unit
1. Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance
(U-V:0.255 ±7%, V-W:0.255 ±7%, W-U:0.255 ±7%(75℃)

Control
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 Comp PCB assembly U,V,W connector

Test Run Check


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

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


No Check Comp PCB assembly IPM normality
Is Comp PCB assembly normal? → Replace Comp PCB assembly

Guide
Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
28* 1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/
29*
Master 281 1. Input voltage abnormal (R,S,T,N) Covering/EEV defect/Ref.overcharge)
Inv PCB DC link voltage Master 291
Slave1 282 Inverter DC link high voltage error 2. ODU Comp PCB damage (DC Link Inverter compressor in- 2. Compressor damage(Insulation dam-
supplied over 780V Slave1 292 Inverter compressor over current

Basic Part
Slave2 283 voltage sensing part) put current is over 30A age/Motor damage)
Slave2 293
Slave3 284 3. Input voltage low
Slave3 294
4. ODU Comp PCB assembly damage
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions
Are there any power wire No 2. Check Noise filter wiring conditions
connections normal? 1. Check Pipe clogging/distortion
→ Rewire them if abnormality found.
2. Check Covering (Indoor/Outdoor Unit)
Is installation No 3. Check EEV connector assemble condition/normal
Yes condition normal? operation
Check
4. Check refrigerant pressure
R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V 10% → Reassemble or manage if abnormality found

Self-diagnosis
No R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V 10% Yes
Is input voltage normal?

Function
→ Check connection condition and wiring if power is
abnormal 1.Check resistance between each terminal of compressor
Are the resistance
No (U-V:0.255 ±7%, V-W:0.255 ±7%, W-U:0.255 ±7%(75℃)
Between each phase and
Yes 2.Check insulation resistance between compressor terminal
insulation resistance of Inverter
and pipe (over 50M )
compressor normal?
→ Replace compressor if abnormality found
No
Is Converter PCB assembly Replace Converter PCB assembly Yes
normal?

Outdoor Unit
1. Check Comp PCB assembly U,V,W connector

Control
Is compressor No connection condition
Yes
Wire connection 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
condition normal? 3. Check compressor terminal connection condition
(bad contact)
Is Comp PCB assembly normal? No
Replace Comp PCB assembly → Reassemble if abnormality found
Yes

Test Run Check


Check
Yes No R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V 10%
Is input voltage normal? 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
Yes
* Measuring input voltage * Noise filter wiring
N R S T

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


No Check Comp PCB assembly IPM normality
Is Comp PCB assembly normal? → Replace Comp PCB assembly
N

Guide
R
Yes
S
Recheck power and installation condition
T

On Boarding Key Components


R S T N

PCB
096 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 097
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
32* 1. Temperature sensor defect of inverter
* Measuring resistance between each
Compressor is off be-
Master 321 Over-increase discharge tem- compressor 1 discharge pipe
terminal of compressor cause of over-increase
Slave1 322 perature of inverter compressor 1 at 2. Refrigerant shortage / leak
discharge temperature

Basic Part
Slave2 323 main outdoor unit 3. EEV defect
of inverter compressor 1
Slave3 324 4. Liquid injection valve defect
33* 1. Temperature sensor defect of inverter
Compressor is off be-
Master 331 Over-increase discharge tempera- compressor 2 discharge pipe
cause of over-increase
Slave1 332 ture of inverter compressor 2 at 2. Refrigerant shortage / leak
discharge temperature
Slave2 333 main outdoor unit 3. EEV defect
of inverter compressor 2

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Slave3 334 4. Liquid injection valve defect

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is the amount of No No Change the amount of


Is there pipe crack

Self-diagnosis
* Measuring input voltage refrigerant normal? refrigerant
or trace of leakage?
[refer refrigerant part] (Charge additive amount)

Function
Yes Yes

Weld / reconnect the cracked


portion and recharge refrigerant

Outdoor Unit
Is the resistance of discharge No Replace discharge

Control
temperature sensor normal?* temperature sensor

Yes
* Resistance value of discharge temperature sensor
10C = 362k, 25C= 200k, 50C= 82k, 100C= 18.5k
* Compressor wire connection
Is EEV in
outdoor unit normal No

Test Run Check


at heating operation? Replace outdoor unit EEV
[refer electric
component part]
Yes

Does liquid injection No


Check liquid injection
corresponded
corresponded
operate normally?

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Guide
No Check another components
Is there pipe
and operation conditions
(strainer etc.) clogging?
/ Take measures
Yes

Key Components
Replace strainer

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Defect of high pressure sensor 1. Defective low pressure sensor
2. Defect of indoor or outdoor unit fan 2. Defective outdoor/indoor unit fan
3. Deformation because of damage of refrig- 3. Refrigerant shortage/leakage

Basic Part
34* Error happens because erant pipe 4. Deformation because of damage of refrig-
35* Error happens because
of 3 times successive 4. Over-charged refrigerant erant pipe
of 3 times successive
Master 341 Over-increase of discharge compressor off due to 5. Defective indoor / outdoor unit EEV 5. Defective indoor / outdoor unit EEV
Master 351 Excessive drop of discharge compressor off due to
Slave1 342 pressure of compressor overincrease of high 6. When blocked 6. Covering / clogging
Slave1 352 pressure of compressor excessive drop of low
Slave2 343 pressure by high pres- - Outdoor unit is blocked during cooling (outdoor unit covering during the cooling
Slave2 353 pressure by the low
Slave3 344 sure sensor - Indoor unit filter is blocked during heating mode/indoor unit filter clogging during
Slave3 354 pressure sensor

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
7. SVC valve is clogged heating mode)
8. PCB defect of outdoor unit 7. SVC valve clogging
10. Indoor unit pipe temperature sensor defect 8. Defective outdoor unit PCB
9. Defective indoor unit pipe sensor
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Self-diagnosis
Function
No
Is service valve opened ? Open service valve

Yes Is service valve


Open service valve
opened?

Are communication Yes


No Check and repair communication
cable / pipe connection
cable / pipe connection

Outdoor Unit
normal?
No

Control
Are communication cable/ check communication/
Yes piping normal? piping correction.

Yes
Is refrigerant No
amount normal? Adjust refrigerant amount
[refer refrigerant part]

Test Run Check


Is amount of refrigerant No No
Is there pipe crack or trace Adjust the amount of
Yes normal?
of refrigerant leakage? refrigerant (Additive charge)
[refer refrigerant part]

Is fan normal? Yes Yes


(Indoor fan during heating No Replace related parts
Outdoor fan during cooling) (Refer to Error 105~107) Weld / reconnect the cracked
portion and recharge refrigerant

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes
Is fan normal? No Check and replace related parts

Guide
(in heating outdoor fan,
Is filter blocked (error 105~108 reference)
in cooling indoor fan)
(Heating:indoor, No Clean indoor filter (heating)
Cooling:outdoor /outdoor heat exchanger (cooling)? Yes
heat exchanger)?
No
Yes Is strainer Ok?* Replace the strainer

Key Components
Yes
Is value of high pressure No
sensor same as Manifold Replace sensor of high pressure
value(Is it high actually)? Are the values of manifold No
and low pressure sensor same? Replace the pressure sensor
( Is the low pressure value
Yes
actually low?)

On Boarding
Yes
Check indoor unit LEV * If the temperature difference between inlet and outlet of strainer

PCB
Check indoor unit PCB Check indoor / outdoor unit LEV
Check in/outdoor installation
is so large that frost or ice formation can be seen or confirmed
Check Indoor unit PCB
condition Check indoor / outdoor unit then clogging of strainer should be checked
installation conditions (Notice: it is not full ice forming of strainer, in case that there is
not at inlet portion but at outlet portion)

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
40* 41*
Micom input voltage 1. Defective connection of the compressor1
(Inverter1)
Master 401 Inverter compressor CT sen- isn't within 2.5V ±0.3V 1. Input voltage abnormal (R-N) Sensor measurement discharge pipe temperature sensor
Master 411 Compressor1 discharge pipe
value is abnormal 2. Defective discharge pipe compressor sen-

Basic Part
Slave1 402 sor error at initial state of power 2. ODU Comp PCB damage (CT sensing part) Slave1 412 temperature sensor error
Slave2 403 supply (Open/Short) sor of the compressor1 (open/short)
Slave2 413
Slave3 404 3. Defective outdoor PCB
Slave3 414
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart 47*
1. Defective connection of the compressor1
(Inverter2)
Sensor measurement discharge pipe temperature sensor

Introduction
Master 471 Compressor2 discharge pipe

Multi V Ⅳ
value is abnormal 2. Defective discharge pipe compressor sen-
1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions Slave1 472 temperature sensor error
Are there any power wire No (Open/Short) sor of the compressor1 (open/short)
connections normal?
2. Check Noise filter wiring conditions Slave2 473
→ Rewire them if abnormality found. 3. Defective outdoor PCB
Slave3 474
Yes
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Self-diagnosis
Check

Function
R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V±10% No
No Sensor connection to PCB
Is input voltage normal? R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V±10% Insert sensor connector to PCB properly
→ Check connection condition and wiring if power is is normal?
abnormal
Yes
Yes
No Replace Comp PCB assembly
Is Comp PCB assembly normal? No
Is the resistance of

Outdoor Unit
Replace sensor
sensor normal?*

Control
Yes

Yes
Recheck power and installation condition

Is sensor resistance No
value same as temperature Replace corresponding outdoor PCB

Test Run Check


* Measuring input voltage * Comp PCB assembly value of LGMV?
Yes

Replace corresponding sensor

* Error is generated if the resistance is more than 5M(open) and less than 2k (short)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Note: Standard values of resistance of sensors at different temperatures (5% variation)
10C = 362k : 25C= 200k : 50C= 82k : 100C= 18.5k

Guide
On Boarding Key Components
Check the resistance

PCB
inverter compressor
discharge temperature
sensor

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
42* 44* 1. Bad connection of air temperature con-
1. Bad connection of low pressure connector
Master 421 Master 441 nector
Abnormal value of sen- 2. Defect of low pressure connector (Open/ Sensor error of outdoor air Abnormal value of sen-
Slave1 422 Sensor error of low pressure Slave1 442 2. Defect of air temperature connector(Open/
sor (Open/Short) Short) temperature sor (Open/Short)

Basic Part
Slave2 423 Slave2 443 Short)
3. Defect of outdoor PCB
Slave3 424 Slave3 444 3. Defect of outdoor PCB
43* 45* 1. Bad connection of air temperature con-
1. Bad connection of high pressure connector Piping temperature sensor error
Master 431 Master 451 nector
Abnormal value of sen- 2. Defect of high pressure connector (Open/ of heat exchanger in master Abnormal value of sen-
Slave1 432 Sensor error of high pressure Slave1 452 2. Defect of air temperature connector(Open/
sor (Open/Short) Short) & slave outdoor unit heat sor (Open/Short)
Slave2 433 Slave2 453 Short)
3. Defect of outdoor PCB exchanger (A,B)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Slave3 434 Slave3 454 3. Defect of outdoor PCB
46* 1. Bad connection of air temperature con-
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart Master 461 nector
Compressor suction tempera- Abnormal value of sen-
Slave1 462 2. Defect of air temperature connector(Open/
ture sensor error sor (Open/Short)
Slave2 463 Short)

Self-diagnosis
Is sensor connected No
to PCB correctly?
Connect sensor to PCB correctly Slave3 464 3. Defect of outdoor PCB

Function
49* 1. Bad connection of air temperature con-
Yes
Master 491 Outdoor Unit IPM Tem- nector
Outdoor Unit IPM Temperature
Slave1 492 perature Sensor Open 2. Defect of air temperature connector(Open/
After replacement of No Sensor Fault
outdoor unit main PCB
Replace corresponding Slave2 493 or Short Short)
pressure sensor Slave3 494 3. Defect of outdoor PCB
is the system normal?

Outdoor Unit
Control
Yes
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is sensor connected No
Connect sensor to PCB correctly
END to PCB correctly??

Test Run Check


Yes
Pressure sensor connector
No
Is sensor value correct?* Replace sensor

Yes
* If value is 100kΩ ↑(open) or 100Ω ↓(short), error occurs

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Replace corresponding NB: Resistance value of temperature sensor change according to

Guide
outdoor unit PCB temperature
It is normal if value shown as below (±5% error)
Sensor of air temperature: 10°C = 20.7kΩ : 25°C= 10kΩ : 50°C= 3.4kΩ
Sensor of piping temperature: 10°C = 10kΩ : 25°C= 5Ωk : 50°C= 1.8kΩ

Key Components
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons

153* Outdoor Unit


Master -> 1531 Outdoor Unit Upper 1. Temperature Sensor Connecting Fault
Upper Heat
Slave1 -> 1532 Heat Exchanger 2. Temperature Sensor(Open/Short)
Exchanger
Slave2 -> 1533 Temperature Sensor 3. Main PCB Fault
Temperature
open or short
Slave3 -> 1534 Sensor Fault

On Boarding
154*

PCB
Outdoor Unit Low Outdoor Unit Low 1. Temperature Sensor Connecting Fault
Master -> 1541 Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger
Slave1 -> 1542 2. Temperature Sensor(Open/Short)
Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor
Slave2 -> 1543 Fault 3. Main PCB Fault
open or short
Slave3 -> 1544

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
50* 1. 130% more than outdoor unit rated capacity
1. Input Voltage abnormal (R,S,T,N)
Master 501 2. Wrong connection of communication cable/
ODU 3phase power omission Omitting one or more of 2. Check power Line connection condition Sum of indoor unit
Slave1 502 51* Over-Capacity (Sum of indoor piping
error R,S,T input power 3. Converter PCB damage capacity exceed

Basic Part
Slave2 503 unit capacity is more than 3. Control error of slave outdoor unit Dip
4. Converter PCB input current sensor fault outdoor unit capacity
Slave3 504 Master 511 outdoor capacity) switch
specification
4. Power supply defect of slave unit PCB
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart 5. Defect of outdoor unit PCB

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions

Multi V Ⅳ
connections normal? → Rewire them if abnormality found.
Is capacity sum of Are quantity and capacity
No No Check communication cables
Yes indoor units less than of indoor units installed between indoor and outdoor
130% of outdoor unit same as the data of LGMV?
Check units
capacity at LGMV?
Is input voltage normal? R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage is 380V±10%
No R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is 220V±10% Yes
Yes

Self-diagnosis
→ Check connection condition and wiring if power is Adjust the capacity of indoor
abnormal Check following and outdoor unit

Function
dip S/W setting is on
No
Yes Slave1: No.6 Adjust corresponding DIP switch
1. Check R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage is Slave2: No.7
Is Converter PCB assembly 220V±10% Slave3: No.6,7
No 2. Check Converter PCB assemblywire
normal?
disconnection and wiring Yes
→ Reassemble if abnormality found

Outdoor Unit
Yes Is power of Slave PCB No No Supply main
Is main power really supplied?
On? (Check LED blinking)

Control
(Terminal Block T-N) power again
INV. PCB LED display error No Replace inverter PCB assembly.
Yes Yes

Yes Check and replace PCB,


Line Fuse, Transformer

Test Run Check


Recheck power and installation condition
Is communicationmission
No
cables between outdoor units Re-connect
* Measuring input voltage connected correctly?*
* Noise filter wiring
* Field Fault Case
N R S T Yes

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


* R-Phase Terminal
R Changed Color. Is error code released
No
S in order(Slave2➠Slave1➠Main) Replace Main or Slave PCB

Guide
after power reset?
T
Yes

End

Key Components
* In order to check communication cables between outdoor units,
R S T N
check in order as below : PCB connectors ➠ terminal block ➠ communication cables

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
52* Main PCB of Master unit 1. Communication cables are not connected
1. Power cable or communication cable is not
Master 521 Communication error between of Master unit can't between External PCB and indoor PCB
connected
Slave1 522 (Inv. PCBA 1 / Inv. PCBA 2 receive signal from 2. Communication cables are not connected
2. Defect of outdoor Main PCB or Inv. PCBA 1

Basic Part
Slave2 523 → Main PCB) Inv. PCBA 1 / Inv. between Main PCB and External PCB
/ Inv. PCBA 2
Slave3 524 PCBA 2 controller 3. Communication cables are not connected
53* In case Main PCB can't
Communication error between Main PCB and Communica-
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart Master receive signal from
(Indoor unit → Main PCB) tion PCB
531 indoor unit
4. Communication cables are short/open
5. Indoor PCB power off
Is communication

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
LED (Yellow) of No 6. Defect of outdoor Cycle/Communication/
Re-connect communication cable
Inv. PCBA 1/ Inv. PCBA 2 indoor PCB
PCB on?
7. Communication wire connection fault
Yes

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart


No
Is communication cable

Self-diagnosis
Re-connect communication cable
connected correctly?

Function
Is power supplied No
Yes to indoor PCB? Supply power

No Yes 1. Check communication cable between External and indoor PCB


Is Main PCB normal? Replace Main PCB → Re-connect communication cable
2. Check communication cable between Cycle and External PCB
Yes No → Re-connect communication cable

Outdoor Unit
Is communication cable
3. Check communication cable between Cycle and Communication PCB
connected correctly?

Control
→ Re-connect communication cable
Replace Inv. PCBA 1 / Inv. PCBA 2 4. Check communication cable soldering correctly
Yes → Replace communication cable
* The method of checking Main PCB and Inv. PCBA 1 / Inv. PCBA 2 (If normal, communication LED blinks)
Are quantity of indoor No
1. Is indoor unit quantity correct after auto addressing
Units installed same as

Test Run Check


Inv. PCBA 1 Inv. Inv. PCBA 2 → Check Communication PCB
The data of LGMV?
Communication LED Communication LED 2. Check communication PCB LED blinking
Yes → Replace communication PCB
3. Auto addressing after replace Communication PCB
Check communication cable
→ Check outdoor Main PCB
and installation

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


In case of CH53, almost happened with CH05, the indoor units not operated actually are normal so check with same
method of CH05. and additionally check as shown as below and above flow chart

Guide
• Although the quantity of indoor units installed is same as LGMV data there may be a few indoor units with which the
number of communication is not increased with LGMV
Communication Connector & • Although the quantity of indoor units installed is not same as LGMV data, and if communication of the indoor unit dis-
LED in Inv. PCBA 1
played at LGMV is done well then the indoor unit suspected to have some problem (and is not appear at LGMV) may
have following problems

Key Components
¿ wrong connection of communication cable or power cable
¡ fault of power / PCB / communication cable
¬ duplication of indoor unit number
• If communication is not doing well wholly then the Auto Addressing is not done
• The case that CH53 appear at indoor unit also Auto Addressing is not done so indoor unit address may be duplicated
Inv. PCBA 1 Inv. Inv. PCBA 2
Communication Connector Communication Connector

On Boarding
* After replacement of indoor unit PCB, Auto Addressing should be done, if central controller is installed then the
Communication Connector & central control address also should be input.

PCB
LED in Inv. Inv. PCBA 2 In case that only communication PCB is replaced above process is not needed

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
57* 1. Bad Connection Between Comp PCB and
Outdoor Unit Indoor Communication Part Communication Part in Main PCB Master 571 Failing to receive Comp PCB
Communication PCB Communication error : Main
Slave1 572 inverter signal at main 2. Communication Wire Noise Effect
PCB → Comp PCB

Basic Part
Slave2 573 PCB of Outdoor Unit 3. ODU Main PCB Damage
Slave3 574 4. ODU Main PCB Damage

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Are there any No


communication wire 1. Check communication wiring conditions

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
connections normal? 2. Check connector conditions
→ Rewire them if abnormality found.
Communication Part in External PCB Yes

Is Comp PCB No
assembly 1. Replace Comp PCB
normal?

Self-diagnosis
Function
Yes

Is there any error Yes 1. Replace Main PCB


when power reset?

No
❈ Remark : IDU A/IDU B

Outdoor Unit
Recheck power and
Indoor Unit

Control
installation condition
Wiring Fault Case Communication PCB

Main PCB C/Box Bottom

Test Run Check


❈ 1 time/10 sec Turn on/off
Comp PCB

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
59* 60*
Series Installation of
Master 591 Master 601 1. EEPROM contact defect/wrong insertion
Slave Outdoor Unit EEPROM Access error
Slave1 592 Series combination Error 1. Dip Switch Setting Error Slave1 602 Comp PCB EEPROM error 2. Different EEPROM Version
Larger Than Master and Check SUM error

Basic Part
Slave2 593 Slave2 603 3. ODU Comp PCB assembly damage
Capacity
Slave3 594 Slave3 604

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
n Error Diagnosis and Countermeasure Flow Chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
1. Set the most No
1.Check EEPROM insert direction/connection condition
Is Dip switch No Is EEPROM insertion normal? 2.Check EEPROM Check SUM
capacitor
setting normal? ’ Replace if abnormality found
ODU for Master
Yes Yes

Are there setting with No Set with Master→Slave1→Slave2→Slaver3

Self-diagnosis
Master→Slave1→Slave2→ No
Is Comp PCB assembly normal? Replace Comp PCB assembly
Slaver3?

Function
Yes
Yes
Is there any error when No
1. Replace Main PCB
power reset? Recheck power and installation condition

Outdoor Unit
Yes

Control
* Inverter EEPROM inserting point
Recheck installation
condition

* Dip Switch Setting

Test Run Check


Check IC02L

ON
Slave1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


ON

Guide
Slave2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
* Right inserting direction of inverter EEPROM

ON

Key Components
Slave3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

❊ Note : Replace after power off

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Inverter PCBA IPM Connection Condition 65*
62* 1. Defective temperature sensor connection
Abnormal Master 651 Outdoor unit liquid pipe Abnormal sensor resis-
Master 621 2. Defective temperature sensor (Open /
Inverter PCB Heatsink Tem- Heatsink Temperature is 2. Outdoor Unit Fan Motor Operation Abnormal Slave1 652 (condenser) temperature sen- tance value
Slave1 622 Short)

Basic Part
perature High Over 90℃ 3. Outdoor Unit Inverter PCB Assembly Defect Slave2 653 sor error (Open/Short)
Slave2 623 3. Defective outdoor unit PCB
4. Overload Operation (Pipe Clogging/ Cover- Slave3 654
Slave3 624
ing/EEV Defect/Ref. Overcharge)
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Is temperature sensor No
1. Check Pipe Clogging/ Distortion connector connections Check and correct connection
2. Check Covering (Outdoor/Indoor Unit) are normal?
Is Installation No 3. Check EEV Connector Assemble Condition/Normal Operation
Condition Normal? 4. Check Refrigerant Pressure Yes
5. Check Power Wire/ Connection Condition
Yes Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found
Is the value of temperature No

Self-diagnosis
Replace sensor
No sensor resistance normal?*

Function
Inverter PCB IPM Connection 1. Check Inverter PCBA Screw Connection Condition
Condition Normal? Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found Yes

Yes
Replace outdoor unit PCB
No
1. Check Outdoor Unit Fan Motor Operation or Lock

Outdoor Unit
Is ODU Fan Motor Normal?
Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found

Control
* Sensor resistance 100 kΩover (open) or 100 Ω below (short) will generate error
Yes Note: Temperate sensor resistance vary with temperature, So compare temperature sensor resistance value
according to outdoor unit temperature by referring below table (±5% tolerance)
No
Is Inverter PCB assembly 1. Reset Air temperature sensor: 10°C = 20.7kΩ : 25°C = 10kΩ : 50°C= 3.4kΩ
Normal? Replace Inverter PCB Assembly Pipe temperature sensor: 10°C = 10kΩ : 25°C = 5kΩ : 50°C= 1.8kΩ

Test Run Check


Yes
Recheck Power and
Installation Condition

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


■ Check Inverter PCB Screw Connection Condition

Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
Check Screw

114 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 115


Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Fan motor defect / assembly condition 71*
Micom input voltage
67* Fan RPM is 10RPM or abnormal Master(711) 1. Input Voltage is abnormal (R-N)
isn't within 2.5V±0.3V
Master 671 less for 5 sec. when 2. Wrong connection of fan motor connector Slave1(712) Converter CT Sensor Error 2. ODU Converter PCB damage (CT sensing
at initial state of power

Basic Part
Slave1 672 Fan Lock Error ODU fan starts or 40 (U,V,W output) Slave2(713) part)
supply
Slave2 673 RPM or less after fan 3. Reversing rotation after RPM target apply Slave3(714)
Slave3 674 starting. 4. Fan PCB assembly defect
5. Fan lock by Heavy Snowfall. ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart


1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions

Introduction
No

Multi V Ⅳ
Are there any power wire
2. Check noise filer wiring conditions
Connections normal?
Rewire them if abnormality found

Is ODU Fan Motor Assemble No Check ODU Fan Motor assemble condition and fan locking Yes
condition normal? → Reassemble or replace if abnormality found
No Check
R~S/S~T/T~R phase voltage 380V±10%
Is input voltage normal?

Self-diagnosis
Yes R~N/S~N/T~N phase voltage 200V±10%
Check connection condition and wiring if power is abnormal

Function
1. Check resistance between each phase(U,V,W) of ODU
No fan motor terminal (16.8Ω ±5% at 75°…) Yes
Is ODU Fan Motor normal? 2. Check insulation resistance between ODU fan motor
terminal(U,V,W) No
→ Replace fan motor if abnormality found Is Converter PCB
1. Replace Converter PCB
Yes Assembly normal?

Outdoor Unit
Check wiring between ODU fan motor and fan PCB

Control
Is wire connection of No Yes
( Check if and Motor output terminal color is matched)
ODU Fan Motor wire normal? → Reassemble if abnormality found
Recheck Power and
Installation Condition
Yes

Test Run Check


* Measuring input voltage * Converter PCB assembly
No Replace Fan PCB assembly
Is Fan PCB assembly normal?

Yes

Recheck power and installation condition

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
* Fan Motor resistance measuring
between each phase * Fan left(1) * Fan right(2)

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
116 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 117
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
75* 76*
Offset of Micom which 1. Input Voltage is abnormal (not 15V)
Master(751) Master 761 1. Input voltage abnormal(R,S,T,N)
sensor the fan motor 2. Fan PCB assembly defect Fan DC Link High Voltage Fan PCB DC link volt-
Slave1(752) Fan CT Sensor Error Slave1 762 2. Fan PCB assembly defect
phase current is not 3. Power wire open and connecting fault Error age supplied over 780V

Basic Part
Slave2(753) Slave2 763 3. Power wire connecting fault
2.5V 4. Inverter PCB assembly defect
Slave3(754) Slave3 764

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Are there any power wire No 1. Check R/S/T/N wiring conditions

Introduction
No

Multi V Ⅳ
1. Check 15V input power wiring conditions
Is input voltage normal? Rewire them if abnormality found connections normal? 2. Check Noise filter wiring conditions
→ Rewire them if abnormality found.
Yes Yes

Is input voltage normal? No Check voltage between R-S/S-T/T-R : 380V ± 10%


No
Check voltage between R-NS-N/T-N : 220V ± 10%

Self-diagnosis
Is Fan PCB normal? 1. Replace Fan PCB → Rewire them if abnormality found.
Yes

Function
No
Yes Is DC Link power normal?
1. Check DC Link wiring conditions
→ Rewire them if abnormality found.
No Yes
Is there any error
1. Replace Fan PCB No
When power reset?
Is Converter PCB assembly Is Converter PCB assembly normal?

Outdoor Unit
normal?

Control
Yes Yes

Recheck Power and Is Fan PCB normal? No


Installation Condition 1. Replace Fan PCB
15V Input power wiring conditions
Check short of power wire
Yes

Test Run Check


DC Link Voltage Connecting Part
Recheck power and
installation condition

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
Noise filter wiring

N
R
S

Key Components
T

15V Input power on Inverter PCB

On Boarding
R S T N

PCB
118 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 119
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
77* 1. Overload operation 79* 1. Fan motor defect/ assemble condition
Master 771 2. Fan Motor defect Master 791 abnormal
Output current is over Fan Starting Failure Fan Motor initial starting
Slave1 772 Fan Over Current Error 3. Fan PCB assembly defect Slave1 792 2. Fan motor connector misconnection(U,V,W
5A for 40ms Error failure

Basic Part
Slave2 773 4. Fan Motor connector insert defect Slave2 793 ouput)
Slave3 774 5. Condenser icing or blocking Slave3 794 3. Fan PCB defect

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
No

Multi V Ⅳ
Is installation Check ODU fan motor assemble condition and locking No
Is fan motor assemble Check ODU fan motor assemble condition and locking
condition normal? → Reassemble or replace if abnormality found
condition normal? → Reassemble or replace if abnormality found

Yes
Yes
1. Check resistance between each motor output terminal
Are the resistance No LG motor : 8.8Ω±10%(25℃) 1.Check resistance between each motor output terminal
Between each phase and insulation Panasonic : 8.8Ω±10%(25℃) Are the resistance No LG motor : 8.8Ω±10%(25℃)
Between each phase and insulation

Self-diagnosis
resistance of motor output 2. Check insulation resistance between ODU fan motor terminal(U,V,W) and pipe (over 100M ) resistance of motor output Panasonic : 8.8Ω±10%(25℃)
terminal normal? terminal normal? 2. Check insulation resistance between ODU fan motor terminal(U,V,W) and pipe (over 100M )

Function
→Replace fan motor if abnormality found
→Replace fan motor if abnormality found
Yes

No 1. Check if color of motor output terminal(U,V,W) connector matched with PCB’s


Is fan motor connection 2. Check wire disconnection and wiring
No 1.Check if color of motor output terminal(U,V,W) connector matched with PCB’s condition normal?
Is motor wire connection → Reassemble or replace if abnormality found
2.Check wire disconnection and wiring

Outdoor Unit
condition normal?
→ Reassemble or replace if abnormality found

Control
No
Check fan PCB assembly IPM normal
Is fan PCB assembly normal?
→ Replace Fan PCB assembly
No
Is Fan PCB assembly normal? 1. Check fan PCB assembly IPM normal Yes

Test Run Check


→ Replace Fan PCB assembly

Yes Recheck power and


installation condition

Recheck power and


installation condition Measuring fan motor Measuring insulation resistance
phase resistance between fan terminal & chassis

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Measuring fan motor phase
resistance

Guide
Fan left(1) Fan right(2)

Check
Point

Key Components
Fan motor wire connection

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
86* 87*
Error occurs when
Master 861 Master 871 1. EEPROM bad contact/wrong insertion
1. No EEPROM checking the EEPROM
Slave1 862 Main PCB EEPROM EEPROM Access Error Slave1 872 Fan PCB EEPROM Error 2. EEPROM Version is different
2. EEPROM wrong insertion checksum as initializing

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Slave2 863 Slave2 873 3. ODU fan PCB assembly damage
after power is supplied
Slave3 864 Slave3 874

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

No

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Is EEPROM assemble No 1.Check EEPROM insertion direction/connection condition
Reset after checking EEPROM assemble condition
condition normal? Is EEPROM insertion normal? 2.Check EEPROM checksum
→ Replace EEPROM if abnormality found
Yes
Yes
No
Replace Correct EEPROM

Self-diagnosis
Correct check sum
No

Function
Is Fan PCB assembly normal? Replace fan PCB assembly
Yes
Yes
Recheck power and
installation condition
Recheck power and
installation condition

Outdoor Unit
Control
EEPROM Insertion

1 Fan 2 Fan

Test Run Check


Check IC02L

EEPROM Check IC02L

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Main PCB

Guide
* Note : Replace after power off
Inverter EEPROM insertion
direction

Same direction both socket hole


and EEPROM hole

Key Components
Same direction both socket
hole and EEPROM hole

On Boarding
❈ Note : Replace after power off

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
104* Master displays ODU 105*
1. Wrong connection between Comp and
Master 1041 number which is not 1. Loose connection of power cable/ com- Master 1051 Communication error Fan controller didn't
Communication Error Between Fan PCB
Slave1 1042 communicated. munication cable (Open/Short) Slave1 1052 (Fan PCB ↔ Comp receive signal from
Outdoors 2. Fan PCB power not supplied

Basic Part
Slave2 1043 Slave displays own 2. Defect of each outdoor unit PCB Slave2 1053 PCB) Comp PCB
3. ODU Comp/Fan PCB defect
Slave3 1044 error number Slave3 1054

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Is communication No
No Is fan PCB communication 1. Check communication cable between Comp PCB and fan PCB

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cable installed Connect communication cable LED(yellow) blinking → Reconnect or replace wire if abnormality found
normally? normally?

Yes Yes

Is Comp PCB No
Is Slave Unit Dip SW No Check communication cable between Comp PCB and fan PCB
Dip SW setting communication LED(yellow)
setting done? → Reconnect or replace wire if abnormality found

Self-diagnosis
blinking normally?

Function
Yes
Yes
No
No
No Is fan PCB assembly normal? Fan PCB assembly
Is Main PCB power
Connect power cable
supplied?
Yes Yes

Outdoor Unit
Yes
Recheck power and

Control
installation condition
Replace Main PCB
Replace inverter PCB assembly

Comp Fan Communication


Connection

Test Run Check


•Slave ODU Setting(If single, the contents of master ODU will be applied)

Dip Switch Setting Note

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


You must set the Slave 1 ODU

Guide
You must set the Slave 2 ODU

Key Components
You must set the Slave 3 ODU

On Boarding
Communication Connecter Communication LED

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
106* 107*
Master Master
1. Overload operation (Pipe clogging/Covering/ 1. Wrong wiring between Converter PCB and
11 → 061 11 → 071
EEV defect/Ref. overcharge Fan PCB

Basic Part
Slave1 Slave1 Fan PCB DC link volt-
IPM protection circuit 2. ODU fan motor assemble condition ab- 2. Fan PCB assembly defect
12 → 062 ODU Fan PCB IPM Fault 12 → 072 Fan DC Link Low Voltage Error age supplied below
activation (over current) normal (Coil disconnection/Short/Insulation 3. Reactor terminal contact defect
Slave2 Slave2 380V
damage) 4. DC link terminal wiring/contact defect
13 → 063 13 → 073
3. Fan PCB assembly defect 5. Bridge diode defect
Slave3 Slave3
14 → 064 14 → 074

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■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

No No
Is fan motor assemble Check ODU fan motor assemble condition and locking Is wiring between fan motor 1. Check DC_Link Wire connection
condition normal? → Reassemble or replace if abnormality found and PCB normal? 2. DC_Link
→ Replace wire if abnormality found

Self-diagnosis
Yes

Function
Yes
No 1.Check fan motor U,V,W connector connection condition
→ Reassemble wire if abnormality found No
Is fan motor wire connection Measure DC_Link voltage
condition normal? 2.Check fan motor wire disconnection Is DC_Link voltage normal?
→ Check Converter PCB if voltage is below 380V
→ Replace ODU fan motor if abnormality found
Yes Yes

Outdoor Unit
No 1.Check fan PCB connector condition
No
Is fan PCB assemble → Reassemble if abnormality found

Control
condition normal? 2.Check assemble condition between fan PCB and Heatsink Is Fan PCB assembly normal? Replace fan PCB assembly
→ Reassemble heatsink if abnormality found
Yes
Yes
No
Recheck power and

Test Run Check


Is fan PCB assembly normal? Replace fan PCB assembly installation condition DC voltage connection

Yes

Recheck power and


installation condition

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Fan Motor Wire connection

Guide
Fan left(1) Fan right(2)

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
DC Volt connected

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
113* 145*
Master Master
11 → 131 11 → 451
1. Defective temperature sensor connection Cycle controller of Mas-

Basic Part
Slave1 Outdoor unit liquid pipe Abnormal sensor resis- Slave1 Communication Error between 1. Power cable or communication cable is not
2. Defective temperature sensor (Open / ter unit of Master unit
12 → 132 (condenser) temperature sen- tance value 12 → 452 (Main PCB → External connected
Short) can't receive signal from
Slave2 sor error (Open/Short) Slave2 PCB) 2. Defect of outdoor Cycle/External PCB
3. Defective outdoor unit PCB External controller
13 → 133 13 → 453
Slave3 Slave3
14 → 134 14 → 454

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114*
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
Master n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
11 → 141
Is communication LED No
Slave1 Abnormal sensor resis- 1. Defective temperature sensor connection (Yellow) of Re-connect Power cable
Outdoor Unit Subcooling Inlet
12 → 142 tance value 2. Defective temperature sensor (Open/Short) External PCB on?
Temperature Sensor Error

Self-diagnosis
Slave2 (Open/Short) 3. Defective outdoor PCB Yes

Function
13 → 143
Slave3
No
14 → 144 Is communication cable Re-connect communication cable
connected correctly?
115*
Yes
Master

Outdoor Unit
11 → 151

Control
No
Slave1 Abnormal sensor resis- 1. Defective temperature sensor connection Is Main PCB normal Replace Main PCB
Outdoor Unit Subcooling Outlet
12 → 152 tance value 2. Defective temperature sensor (Open/Short)
Temperature Sensor Error
Slave2 (Open/Short) 3. Defective outdoor PCB Yes
13 → 153
Slave3

Test Run Check


Replace External PCB
14 → 154

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart


* The Method of checking Main PCB and External PCB (If normal, communication LED blinks)
Is temperature sensor No External Communication LED

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


connector connections Check and correct connection
are normal?

Guide
Yes

Is the value of temperature No


Replace sensor
sensor resistance normal?*

Key Components
Yes

Replace outdoor unit PCB

* Sensor resistance 100 kΩover (open) or 100 Ω below (short) will generate error

On Boarding
Note: Temperate sensor resistance vary with temperature, So compare temperature sensor resistance value External Communication Connector

PCB
according to outdoor unit temperature by referring below table (±5% tolerance)
Communication Connector & Communication Connector &
Air temperature sensor: 10°C = 20.7kΩ : 25°C = 10kΩ : 50°C= 3.4kΩ
LED in Main PCB LED in External PCB
Pipe temperature sensor: 10°C = 10kΩ : 25°C = 5kΩ : 50°C= 1.8kΩ

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
* Measure the resistance of 4way valve Location of 4way valve connector on
1. Wrong operation of 4way valve because of Main PCB(marked as 4way,CN09)
sludge etc. inflow
151* Function error of 4way 2. No pressure difference because of com-
Function error of outdoor 4way

Basic Part
Master (reversing valve) in Main pressor fault
(reversing valve)
11→511 or Slave outdoor units 3. Wrong installation of In/outdoor common
pipe
4. Defect of 4way valve

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

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Is 4-Way valve connecter No
connection are properly Reconnect it
connected?
Yes

Self-diagnosis
Function
Is 4 Way valve coil No
Change 4 Way valve coil ** Confirm the 4way valve coil is inserted to the end
resistance normal?* **** Check the output voltage of terminal socket
during heating operation
Yes

Is 4 way valve coil connected No


Re-insert 4 way valve coil

Outdoor Unit
to 4 way valve normally?**

Control
Yes

In case of more than


2 units, does master outdoor No
Refer to CH 51 & make measure
unit recognize
ø as more

Test Run Check


than 2 units? ***

Yes

After reset, can we


check supply voltage at PCB No
Replace outdoor unit PCB
when starting heating *** When power is supplied in order as follow
mode operation****
(Slave2 ’ Slave1 ’ Mater)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes ODU information is displayed one after the other at main PCB 7-segment
1. Model ID

Guide
No Check and replace compressor, ’ 8HP : 3, 10HP : 4, 12HP : 5, 14HP : 6, 16HP : 7, 18HP : 8, 20HP : 9
Is compressor working
Magnet switch, corresponding PCB
normally? 2. Total Capacity
[refer electric component part]
’ Displayed with HP
Yes 3. ODU Type
’ HEAT PUMP : 2

Key Components
After opposite 4. Normal mode : 25
mode operation to present No If the same error is occurred in 5. Refrigerant
mode, is the same error near future replace 4way valve
occurred again?
’ R410a : 41
Yes
***** Checking method for outdoor unit of 3unit system
(Master + Slave1 + Slave2)
Replace 4 way valve*****

On Boarding
¿ Close all the SVC valves of high / low pressure
¡ Operate system

PCB
¬ Check the difference of high and low pressure with LGMV for each unit (Master, Slave1, Slave2)
√ If there is a unit in which the difference is not increased then the 4way valve of that unit is defective

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
182* 193*
Master Master
1. Fan PCBA IPM Connection Condition
11 → 821 11 → 931
Abnormal

Basic Part
Slave1 Communication Error Between Failure Receiving Signal Slave1
1. Failure Receiving Signal Between Main and Fan PCB Heatsink Temperature Heatsink Temperature is 2. Outdoor Unit Fan Motor Operation Abnormal
12 → 822 Main and Sub Micom of Between Main and Sub 12 → 932
Sub Micom High Over 90℃ 3. Outdoor Unit Fan PCB Assembly Defect
Slave2 External PCB Micom Slave2
4. Overload Operation (Pipe Clogging/ Cover-
13 → 823 13 → 933
ing/EEV Defect/Ref. Overcharge)
Slave3 Slave3
14 → 824 14 → 934

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■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Communication Between
1. Check Pipe Clogging/ Distortion
Main-Sub Micom 2. Check Covering (Outdoor/Indoor Unit)
LED (Yellow) Blinking No 3. Check EEV Connector Assemble Condition/Normal Operation
Is Installation

Self-diagnosis
No Condition Normal? 4. Check Refrigerant Pressure

Function
5. Check Power Wire/ Connection Condition
Yes Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found

’ the
Press
Rest Button * No
Fan PCB IPM Connection 1. Check Fan PCBA Screw Connection Condition
Condition Normal? Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found
No

Outdoor Unit
Control
No Yes
Replay
Replace External PCB
On-boarding *
No
1. Check Outdoor Unit Fan Motor Operation or Lock
Is ODU Fan Motor Normal?
Reassemble or Manage if abnormality Found

Test Run Check


Yes
Reset Button
No
Is Fan PCB assembly 1. Reset
Normal? Replace Fan PCB Assembly

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Recheck Power and

Guide
Installation Condition

■ Check Fan PCB Screw Connection Condition

Key Components
Communication LED

On Boarding
Between Main and Sub Micom

PCB
Check Screw Connection Condition

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
194* Inlet water temperature
Master is below 5 degree 1. below water temp. 5℃
Hydro-Kit P.HEX
11 → 941 CH187 or water temperature 2. EEV fault of Hydro-Kit
1. Defective temperature sensor connection bursting error

Basic Part
Slave1 Outdoor unit Fan PCB error during defrosting 3. inlet/outlet sensor fault
Outdoor unit Fan PCB heatsink 2. Defective temperature sensor (Open /
12 → 942 heatsink temperature operation.
temperature sensor error Short)
Slave2 sensor error
3. Defective outdoor unit PCB ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
13 → 943
Slave3
14 → 944

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Is inlet water temperature Yes
→ heating inlet water tempera-
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart below 5 degree?
ture by 6 degree.
No
Is temperature sensor No
connector connections Check and correct connection
are normal?
Is difference between Facility check.

Self-diagnosis
Yes
Yes inlet of outlet over 3 degree → heating inlet water tempera-

Function
during defrosting? ture by 6 degree.

Is the value of temperature No No


Replace sensor
sensor resistance normal?*

Yes Replace inlet/outlet water tem-


perature sensor.

Outdoor Unit
Control
Replace outdoor unit PCB

* Sensor resistance 100 kΩover (open) or 100 Ω below (short) will generate error

Test Run Check


Note: Temperate sensor resistance vary with temperature, So compare temperature sensor resistance value
according to outdoor unit temperature by referring below table (±5% tolerance)
Air temperature sensor: 10°C = 20.7kΩ : 25°C = 10kΩ : 50°C= 3.4kΩ
Pipe temperature sensor: 10°C = 10kΩ : 25°C = 5kΩ : 50°C= 1.8kΩ

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function

Hydro kit Error code check Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
The remote controller 1. Remote controller fault
No communication between
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons does not receive the 2. Indoor unit PCB fault
03 wired remote controller &
signal from indoor unit 3. Connector fault, wrong connection
01 Air temperature sensor error indoor unit

Basic Part
during specific time 4. Communication cable problem
02 Gas side temperature sensor error
06 Liquid side temperature sensor error ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
1. Indoor unit PCB wrong connection!
08 Water tank temperature sensor error Sensor is
2. Indoor unit PCB failure!
Water inlet/outlet temperature sen- open/short
16 3. Sensor problem (main reason)
Does the error happen No
sor error Replace wired remote

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again if the remote
controller
17 Water inlet temperature sensor error controller is replaced?*

18 Water outlet temperature sensor error Yes

n Error
■ diagnosisand
Error diagnosis andcountermeasure
countermeasureflow
flow chart
chart Does the error occur No Check connection &

Self-diagnosis
when the cable of remote
controller is replaced? communication cable **

Function
Is sensor properly No
Connect properly to PCB Yes
connected to PCB?

Yes
Replace indoor unit PCB ***
No
Is the resistance value * If there is no remote controller to replace : Use another unitʼs remote controller doing well

Outdoor Unit
Change the sensor
of sensor normal?*

Control
** Check cable : Contact failure of connected portion or extension of cable are main cause
Yes Check any surrounded noise ( check the distance with main power cable)
‘ make safe distance from the devices generate electromagnetic wave
Change the PCB
*** After replacing indoor unit PCB, do Auto Addressing & input unitʼs address if connected to central controller.
(All the indoor units connected should be turned on before Auto Addressing

Test Run Check


* If the resistance value of the temperature sensor changes according to temperature, and the following resistance
values are displayed based on the current temperature, it is normal. (±5% error)
Air temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=20.7kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=10kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=3.4kΩ
Gas/Liquid side temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ
Water inlet/outlet temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Water tank temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ

Guide
CN-REMO : Remote controller connection

Key Components
❇ The PCB can differ from model to model.
Check from the right source.

After replacing the control panel or indoor unit PCB, it is very important to perform parameter setting by
ʻentering Installer Setting Modeʼ at the control panel.

On Boarding
If not, system will NOT be operated correctly. It is STRONGLY recommended to keep above instruction.

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Auto addressing is not done 1. Error developed in communication between
2. Communication cable is not connected Indoor unit EEPROM the micro- processor and the EEPROM on
09
No signal communica- 3. Short circuit of communication cable error the surface of the PCB.
Indoor & Outdoor unit

Basic Part
05 tion between indoor & 4. Indoor unit communication circuit fault 2. ERROR due to the EEPROM damage
communication error
outdoor units. 5. Outdoor unit communication circuit fault
6. Not enough distance between power and ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
communicationcable?
-R
 eplace the indoor unit PCB, and then make sure to perform Auto addressing and input the address of
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart central control

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Replace the PCB of indoor unit
No Is total number of indoor No displayed error
Does all the IDUs show
units connected displayed
same error code CH05? Re-connect after check the
after auto addressing?
communication cable of indoor
Yes unit displayed error**

Self-diagnosis
END

Function
Replace outdoor PCB after
No Check the main power No checking
Is outdoor PCB LED
supply at the ODU
blinking?
terminal block? Replace TRANS after checking

Yes
Yes

Outdoor Unit
Control
No Check the insulation of inverter
Is main circuit breaker off? / constant compressor and replace
if required
Yes
Check the capacity of main circuit
breaker and replace if required

Test Run Check


Improper connection of power supply cable
If all ok,
Turn on main circuit breaker
Main power supply problem

Check if the
communication cable is
properly connected No
Re connect communication cable
to indoor / outdoor
terminal block?*

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Outdoor PCB fault
Replace after checking
Yes

Guide
Indoor PCB fault
Replace after checking

* (Note1) communication from IDU is normal if voltage * If the DC voltage between communication terminal A, B
fluctuation(-9V ~ +9V) exists when checking DC voltage of indoor unit fluctuates within (-9V~+9V) then
of communication terminal between IDU and ODU communication from outdoor unit is normal

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1.Pump fault 1. High temperature of water inflow
Flow switch is abnormal Water outlet temperature
14 Flow Switch error 2.Low water flow 15 Water pipe overheated 2. Temperature sensor defect
working is above 90℃ (194℉)
3.Flow switch fault 3. Indoor unit PCB fault

Basic Part
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

NO
Start Is the thermometer installed outside
Check facility
the unit 80℃ (176℉) or less?

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(*)
NO Water pump NO Control Panel NO
System stopped YES
while operation running Shows ‘CH14’
Is water inlet/outlet temperature NO Insert water inlet/outlet temperature sensor in
YES YES YES sensor inserted in the correct the correct location
location? *

Water is not enough YES


The flow switch is

Self-diagnosis
Pressure gage NO or there can be
electrically closed.

Function
indicates 1.5~2.0 bar water leakage inside Is water inlet/outlet temperature NO
Replace water inlet/outlet temperature sensor
water circuit. sensor normal? **
YES

A YES

B
Replace indoor unit
PCB

Outdoor Unit
(*)
NO NO END
Water pump Control Panel

Control
(it is normal
still running Shows ‘CH14’
condition)
YES YES

The flow switch is The water pump *Water inlet/outlet temperature **If the resistance value of the temperature sensor changes according to temperature, and the following
electrically open. is in trouble. sensor location resistance values are displayed based on the current temperature, it is normal. (±5% error)
(*): How to identify? - Touch the water pump and feel if the water • Air temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=20.7kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=10kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=3.4kΩ

Test Run Check


pump is vibrating. If no vibration, the water pump is not operating. • Gas/Liquid side temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ
• Water inlet/outlet temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ
C D Also, you can see ʻWater Pump Operating Icon( ) ʼ at control • Water tank temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉)=10kΩ : 25℃(77℉)=5kΩ : 50℃(122℉)=1.8kΩ
panel.
Water outlet
temperature
sensor
• Although there is not water flow inside water circuit, the flow switch detects as if water is flowing. It is

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


A due to electrically closed (or short) of flow switch or the contact of flow switch is mechanically stuck.
• Replace the flow switch.

Guide
Measuring the resistance
value of the temperature
• Check if water inside water circuit is fully charged. Pressure gage at the indoor unit should indicate 1.5~2.0 bar. Water inlet sensor
B • Also, as the hand of the pressure gage is not react so fast according to water charging, check the pressure gage again. temperature
• Otherwise, there can be water leakage inside water circuit. Examine if water circuit is completely sealed. sensor

• Although water is well flowing, the flow switch can not detect water flow. It is due to electrically) open of flow

Key Components
C switch or the contact of flow switch is mechanically broken.
• Replace the flow switch.

• Replace the water pump.


D
• Also, check the water quality if there are particles that can yield locking at the shaft of the water pump.

On Boarding
PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function

Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Wired remote controller fault 1. Connector connection defect
2. Indoor unit PCB fault Error occurrence in
12 Inverter PCB error 2. Inverter compressor error
3. Inverter PCB fault inverter PCB
No signal communica- 3. Pressure sensor error

Basic Part
Indoor unit & inverter PCB 4. PI485 communication board fault
11 tion between indoor unit
communication error 5. Connector connection and contact defect
& inverter PCB
6. Cabled remote controller communica- •If inverter PCB error occurs, remote controller No. 12 error is displayed, and detail error display can be
tion defect checked using LED of the inverter PCB.
7. PI485 communication cable defect •Error display
- Red LED means error no. 10's digit, and green LED means 1's digit, and when red and green simulta-
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

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neously blink, it means 100's unit.
Ex) After red and green LED simultaneously blink, red LED blinks 1 time, and green LED blinks 5 times
Does error occur after verifying
: error no. 115
NO
Check connection status and wiring
PI485 communication board
status, and take action **
connection status?
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Self-diagnosis
YES

Function
NO
Does error occur after replacing
Replace PI485 communication board Check remote controller CH12
PI485 communication board?

YES

Outdoor Unit
NO
Does error occur after
Replace main PCB ***

Control
replacing main PCB? Check inverter PCB LED display

YES

Replace inverter PCB


Take action according

Test Run Check


to inverter PCB error code

* When there is no service wired remote controller : Use the next indoor unit wired remote controller.
** Check cable status: It usually occurs when connection is defective or remote controller cable is extended and
connected for use. Check the ambient noise effect (check distance from power cable), and

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


take distance from device generating EMI. Red LED : 10’s digit
Green LED : 1’s digit

Guide
*** After replacing indoor unit PCB, perform auto addressing, and when there is a central controller, input indoor
unit central control address.
(Newly perform auto addressing while power is applied to all the connected indoor units.)

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overcurrent on inverter compressor (U,V,W) Measuring resistance between each compressor connectors
2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed
/ Motor damaged)
IPM self protection

Basic Part
3. IPM overheated (heat radiation plate dam-
circuit in operation
aged / heat radiation fan connector loose /
21 Inverter compressor IPM defect (overcurrent / IPM
heat radiation plate not connected)
overheated / Vcc low
4. Inverter compressor connector fallen /
voltage)
loose
5. Inverter PCB board damaged

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6. Low outdoor unit input voltage

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Measuring insulation resistance between compressor connector and chassis


NO Check L/N wiring status and cabling

Self-diagnosis
Is power connection
normal? Verify existence of problem

Function
→ If connection status is wrong, connect and cable again

YES

NO L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less
Is input voltage normal? Verify existence of problem
→ Check power facility and installation environment

Outdoor Unit
YES

Control
Are resistance between inverter 1. Measure and check resistance between compressor connectors (Check
NO
compressor phases and insulation compressor inspection method)
resistance normal? 2. Verify insulation resistance between compressor connector and pipe (50MΩ
or more) → If compressor has a problem, replace.

Test Run Check


YES
※ Shapes may be different for each model
1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status
NO
Is compressor connection 2. Verify wire disconnection and connection
normal? 3. Verify compressor connector assembly status (contact defect) → If problem
is found, assemble again
YES

NO

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Is inverter PCB normal? Verify if inverter PCB IPM is normal → Replace
inverter PC

Guide
YES

Is inverter PCB error NO


displayed during reset Replace inverter PCB
operation? [check LED]

Key Components
YES

Check power and


installation
environment again

On Boarding
PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / closed /
EEV locked / excessive refrigerant)
2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed
Inverter PCB input

Basic Part
/ motor damaged)
22 Inverter compressor overcurrent power current exceeds
3. Low input voltage
limit (27Arms)
4. Wrong power cable connection
5. Inverter PCB damaged (input current
detection part)

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
CT Sensor output terminal
1. Check pipe blocked / bent
NO 2. Check closings (indoor unit / outdoor unit)
Is the unit installation
3. Check EEV connector assembly status / normal operation
status normal?
4. Check refrigerant pressure If a problem is found,

Self-diagnosis
reassemble and take action

Function
YES

1. Measure and check resistance between compressor


Are resistance between NO connectors and cables (check compressor inspection method)
inverter compressor 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor connector and
phases and insulation pipe (50MΩ or more)
resistance normal? → If compressor has a problem, replace

Outdoor Unit
YES

Control
1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status
NO
Is compressor 2. Check disconnection and connection
connection normal? 3. Check compressor connector assembly status (contact defect)
→ If problem is found, reassemble
YES

Test Run Check


Is inverter PCB power NO Check the connection between inverter PCB & bridge diode
connection normal? (wrong & loose connection)
→ If connection is wrong, connect again and take action
YES

L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G phase voltage ※ How to check PCB input current detection circuit
NO
Is input voltage normal? 10V or less 1. Set Multi tester DC voltage measurement mode
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and cabling
2. Measure DC voltage while power is applied and in operation standby state

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


YES 3. If the measurement goes out of DC 2.5V ± 0.2V, PCB component is damaged

Guide
NO
Is inverter PCB normal? Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
→ Replace inverter PCB

YES

Check power and installation

Key Components
environment again

On Boarding
PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function
Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Wrong DC link terminal connection / termi-
nal contact defect DC/L
After inverter activation 2. Activation relay damaged
Inverter compressor DC Link

Basic Part
23 relay is ON, DC voltage 3. Condenser damaged
low voltage
recharge defect 4. Inverter PCB damaged (DC Link voltage
detection part)
5. Low input voltage

■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart


GND

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
1. Check L/N connection status and wiring
NO
Is power connection → Verify existence of problem
status normal? 2. Check input power connection status
→ If a problem is found, connect and cable again
YES

Self-diagnosis
Function
NO L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less ※ How to check PCB DC Link voltage detection circuit
Is input voltage normal? Verify existence of problem
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring 1. Set Multi tester DC voltage measurement mode
2. Measure DC voltage while power is applied and in operation standby state
YES 3. If the measurement goes out of DC 2.4~2.8V, a component is damaged
NO
Is inverter PCB power Check whether inverter PCB connection is wrong and loose

Outdoor Unit
connection normal? → If connection has a problem, connect again and take action

Control
YES

NO
Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
Is inverter PCB normal?
→ Replace inverter PCB

Test Run Check


YES

Check power and


installation
environment again

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Abnormal input voltage (single phase : L-N, 1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / EEV
Initial activation failure
Inverter input volt- 3 phase : T-N) locked / excessive refrigerant)
due to problem with
age exceeds the unit 2. Power connection defect (N phase not 2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed
25 High/low Inverter input voltage Inverter compressor activation compressor and cycle,

Basic Part
limit and lasts for 4 sec. connected) 26 / motor damaged)
failure or failure to detect
(173V ~ 289V) 3. Outdoor unit inverter PCB damaged (input 3. Compressor connection defect
location of rotor during
voltage detection part) 4. Inverter PCB damaged (CT)
operation
5. Power relay defect
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
NO Check L/N connection status and wiring
Is power connection
Verify existence of problem 1. Check pipe blocked / bent
normal? NO
→ If a problem is found, connect and cable again Is the unit installation 2. Check closings (indoor unit / outdoor unit)
status normal? 3. Check EEV connector assembly status / normal operation
YES
4. Check refrigerant pressure → If a problem is found, reassemble and take action
L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less YES

Self-diagnosis
NO
Is input voltage normal? Verify existence of problem

Function
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring NO 1. Check L/N connection status and wiring Verify existence of problem
Are power connections
2. Check input power connection status
status normal?
→ If a problem is found, connect and cable again
YES
1. Input voltage: 220V ± 10%
YES
NO 2. Check inverter PCB power connector connection
Is inverter PCB power
3. Check noise filter connection and connector connection
connection normal? 1. Measure and check resistance between compressor connectors and
4. Check inverter power cable disconnection Are resistance between
NO cables (Check compressor inspection method)

Outdoor Unit
→ Connect connector again and replace inverter power wir inverter compressor
YES 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor connector and pipe
phases and insulation

Control
(50MΩ or more)
resistance normal?
NO → If compressor has a problem, replace
Is inverter PCB error
→ Replace inverter PCB
displayed? (Check LED)
YES

YES 1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status


NO
Is compressor connection 2. Check power cable disconnection and connection

Test Run Check


normal? 3. Check compressor connector assembly status (contact defect)
Check power and → If a problem is found, assemble again
installation
YES
environment again
NO
Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
Is inverter PCB normal?
→ Replace inverter PCB

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


YES

Guide
Check power and
SW01N installation
Measuring input voltage environment again

LED01M(red)
LED02M(green)

Key Components
SW02N
Auto Addressing

On Boarding
PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function

Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / closed / 1. Abnormal input voltage (R/S/T/N, L/N)
EEV locked / excessive refrigerant) 2. Power connection defect (N phase not
Inverter DC Link high voltage Inverter PCB DC link
2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed 28 connected)
Inverter PCB input error voltage is above 780V

Basic Part
/ motor damage) 3. Outdoor unit inverter PCB damaged (DC
27 Inverter PSC/PFC Fault Error current exceeds
3. Abnormal input voltage (L,N) Link voltage detection part)
100A(peak) for 2㎲
4. Wrong power cable connection
5. Inverter PCB damaged (input current ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
detection part)
NO Check L/N connection status and wiring Verify existence of problem
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Is power connection
Check noise filter connection status
normal?
→ If connection has a problem, connect and cable again

1. Check pipe blocked / bent YES


NO
Is the unit installation 2. Check closings (indoor unit / outdoor unit)
status normal? 3. Check EEV connector assembly status / normal operation NO L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less
4. Check refrigerant pressure → If a problem is found, reassemble and take action Is input voltage normal? Verify existence of problem

Self-diagnosis
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring
YES

Function
NO L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less Verify YES
Is the input voltage
existence of problem
normal? NO
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring
Is inverter PCB normal? Replace inverter PCB
YES

NO 1. Check L/N connection status and wiring Verify existence of problem YES
Are power connection

Outdoor Unit
2. Check input power connection status
status normal?
→ If a problem is found, connect and cable again

Control
Check power and
YES installation
environment again
Are resistance between 1. Measure and check resistance between compressor connectors and
NO cables (Check compressor inspection method)
inverter compressor
phases and insulation 2. Check insulation resistance between compressor connector and pipe (50M

Test Run Check


resistance normal? Ω or more)
→ If compressor has a problem, replace ■ Single phase model

YES
1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status Noise Filter
NO 2. Check power cable disconnection and connection
Is compressor
connection normal? 3. Check compressor connector assembly status (contact defect) L
→ If a problem is found, assemble again

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


YES
L
NO

Guide
Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
Is inverter PCB normal?
→ Replace inverter PCB
N N
YES

Check power and


installation

Key Components
environment again
PFC_IPM

★How to check PFCM module


1. Set multi tester to diode mode
2. Check a short circuit between input signal pins at the bottom of PFC module
3. If there is a short circuit in other pins except No. 4 and 5 pin, replace PCB

On Boarding
PCB
PFCM module No. 4 and 5 pins are internally short circuited.

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / closed / Excessive rise of
1. Inverter compressor discharge pipe tem-
EEV locked / excessive refrigerant) inverter compressor
Inverter compressor Excessive rise of inverter com- perature sensor defect
2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed 32 discharge temperature,
29 Inverter compressor overcurrent input current set value pressor discharge temperature 2. Refrigerant insufficient / leakage

Basic Part
/ motor damaged) causing compres-
exceeded 35A peak 3. EEV fault
3. Low input voltage sor OFF
4. Outdoor unit inverter PCB damaged
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
NO NO
Is refrigerant quantity Is there a trace of pipe Change refrigerant

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
1. Check pipe blocked / bent normal? leakage or cracked part? quantity
2. Check closings (indoor unit / outdoor unit)
NO
Is the unit installation 3. Check EEV connector assembly status / normal operation YES
status normal? 4. Check refrigerant pressure
5. Check power connection status
→ If a problem is found, assemble again and take action YES After welding / reconnecting the
YES
corresponding part, recharge

Self-diagnosis
1. Measure and check resistance between compressor connectors and refrigerant
Are resistance between

Function
NO cables (Check compressor inspection method)
inverter compressor
2. Check insulation resistance between compressor connector and pipe (50M
phases and insulation Is a discharge pipe
Ω or more) NO
resistance normal? temperature sensor Replace the corresponding
→ If compressor has a problem, replace
resistance value normal discharge pipe temperature
YES in OFF state? * sensor

1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status


NO

Outdoor Unit
Is compressor connection 2. Check wire disconnection and connection YES
normal? 3. Check compressor connector assembly status (contact defect)

Control
NO
→ If a problem is found, assemble again Is the outdoor unit EEV
Replace outdoor unit EEV
normal during heating?
YES

NO L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less YES
Is input voltage normal? Verify existence of problem

Test Run Check


→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring Is there block in pipes NO
Check other parts and operation
(strainer, etc.)? environment, and take acti
YES

NO YES
Is inverter PCB normal? Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
→ Replace inverter PCB
Replace strainer
YES

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Check power and *Discharge pipe temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉) = 362kΩ, 25℃ (77℉) = 200kΩ,

Guide
installation 50℃ (122℉) = 82kΩ, 100℃ (212℉) = 18.5kΩ
environment again

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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Self-diagnosis Function

Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. High pressure sensor failure 1. Low pressure sensor failure
2. Indoor unit fan or outdoor unit fan failure 2. indoor unit fan or outdoor unit fan failure
3. Refrigerant pipe damage causing pipe 3. Refrigerant insufficient/leakage

Basic Part
deformation 4. Refrigerant pipe damage causing pipe
Excessive rise of high 4. Refrigerant excessive recharge Excessive drop of low deformation
pressure of inverter 5. Indoor EEV defect (during cooling) Indoor / pressure of inverter 5. Indoor EEV defect (during cooling) Indoor /
Excessive drop of low pressure
Excessive rise of high pressure compressor, causing outdoor EEV defect (during heating) 35 compressor, causing outdoor EEV defect (during heating)
34 of inverter compressor
of inverter compressor compressor OFF(10 6. During the closing (during cooling, outdoor compressor OFF(3 times 6. During the closing (during cooling, outdoor
times) Error by repeated unit closed / during heating, indoor filter in sequence) unit closed / during heating, indoor filter

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
occurrence blocked) blocked)
7. Service valve blocked 7. Service valve blocked
8. Outdoor unit PCB defect 8. Outdoor unit PCB defect
9. Thermistor defect of indoor unit 9. Thermistor defect of indoor unit
10. Hot gas valve defect
■ Error diagnosis
n Error diagnosisand
andcountermeasure
countermeasureflow chart
flow chart

Self-diagnosis
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Function
NO
NO Is service valve open? Open service valve
Is service valve open? Open service valve

YES
YES
NO

Outdoor Unit
Is communication cable /
NO Modify communication cable / pipe
pipe connection normal?

Control
Is communication cable / Modify communication cable / pipe
pipe connection normal?
YES
YES NO NO
Is refrigerant quantity Is there a trace of pipe Change refrigerant quantity
normal? leakage or cracked part? (Add and seal)
NO
Is refrigerant quantity
Change refrigerant quantity

Test Run Check


normal? YES

YES
YES After welding / reconnecting the corresponding
part, recharge refrigerant
Is the fan normal? NO
(Indoor fan when heating, and Check related components and replace Is the fan normal? NO
outdoor fan when cooling) (Outdoor fan when heating, Check related components and replace
and indoor fan when cooling)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


YES

YES
Are indoor unit filter (when

Guide
heating) and outdoor unit NO Clean indoor unit filter (when heating) / Remove NO
outdoor unit heat exchanger closing (when Is strainer normal?* Replace strainer
heat exchanger (when
cooling) blocked? cooling)
YES
YES
Are the value of manifolder
NO
and the value of high pressure

Key Components
Replace outdoor unit PCB and check
Are the value of manifolder sensor the same? (Is low Replace low pressure sensor
NO
and the value of high pressure Replace outdoor unit PCB and check pressure actually low?)
sensor the same? (Is high Replace high pressure sensor
pressure actually high?) YES

YES Check indoor EEV and outdoor


EEV / Check indoor unit PCB
Check Indoor unit installation
Check indoor EEV and outdoor EEV / environment / outdoor unit

On Boarding
Check indoor unit PCB installation environment
Check Indoor unit installation environment

PCB
/ outdoor unit installation environment
* If there is a big difference in the temperature between front and back of the strainer, being able to see the freezing,
or if the temperature difference is verified, strainer being blocked shall be doubted.

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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
At the initial state of 1. Abnormal input voltage (T,N) 1. Inverter compressor discharge pipe tem-
Inverter compressor
Inverter compressor CT sensor power supply, Micom 2. DC power damaged (DC5V power) perature sensor connection fault
40 Inverter compressor discharge discharge temperature
defect input voltage goes out 3. Outdoor unit inverter PCB damaged (CT 41 2. Inverter compressor discharge pipe tem-
pipe temperature sensor defect sensor disconnection or

Basic Part
of 2.5V ±0.3V detection part) perature sensor defect (Open/Short)
short circuit
3. Outdoor unit PCB defect
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

No Check L/N connection status and wiring


Is power connection

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
‘normal? Check noise filter connection status
If connection status has a problem, connect and cable again Is input Is temperature sensor No Insert temperature sensor
voltage normal? correctly connected to
into PCB
Yes PCB?

Yes
No

Self-diagnosis
Is input voltage normal? L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring Is temperature sensor No

Function
Insert temperature sensor
correctly connected to
into PCB
Yes PCB?

Yes

No
Is inverter PCB normal? Replace inverter PCB
Are MV temperature value

Outdoor Unit
No Replace the corresponding
and temperature sensor

Control
resistance value the same? outdoor unit PCB
Yes

Yes
Check power and installation
environment again
Replace the corresponding

Test Run Check


temperature sensor

* If it is 5 MΩ or more (open) or 2 kΩ or less (short), error occurs.


If the resistance value of the temperature sensor changes according to temperature, and the following resistance
values are displayed based on the current temperature, it is normal. (±5% error)
Discharge pipe temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉) = 362kΩ, 25℃ (77℉) = 200kΩ, 50℃ (122℉) = 82kΩ, 100℃ (212℉) = 18.5kΩ

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
Checking discharge pipe temperature sensor resistance

PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
Abnormal measurement 1. Low pressure sensor connection fault 1. Inverter inside air temperature sensor con-
Low pressure sensor defect of Abnormal measurement
42 value of sensor resis- 2. Low pressure sensor defect (Open / Short) nection fault
inverter compressor Inverter inside air temperature value of temperature
tance (Open / Short) 3. Outdoor unit PCB defect 44 2. Inverter inside air temperature sensor defect
sensor defect sensor resistance (Open

Basic Part
(Open / Short)
Abnormal measurement 1. High pressure sensor connection fault / Short)
High pressure sensor defect of 3. Outdoor unit PCB defect
43 value of sensor resis- 2. High pressure sensor defect (Open / Short)
inverter compressor 1. Inverter compressor suction pipe tempera-
tance (Open / Short) 3. Outdoor unit PCB defect Abnormal measurement
ture sensor connection fault
Inverter compressor suction value of temperature
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart 46 2. Inverter compressor suction pipe tempera-
pipe temperature sensor defect sensor resistance (Open
n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart / Short)
ture sensor defect (Open/Short)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
3. Outdoor unit PCB defect

Is pressure sensor correctly No Insert pressure sensor ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
connected to PCB? into PCB n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Yes

Self-diagnosis
Is temperature sensor No Insert temperature sensor

Function
correctly connected to PCB? into PCB
Is it normal after replacing No Replace the corresponding
outdoor unit PCB? pressure sensor Yes

Yes
Is temperature sensor No Replace the corresponding

Outdoor Unit
resistance value normal?* temperature sensor

Control
End

Yes
High pressure sensor : red housing
Checking high/ Low pressure sensor : blue housing
high pressure sensor Low pressure sensor Replace the corresponding
low pressure sensor connection
outdoor unit PCB

Test Run Check


* If it is 100 kΩ or more (open) or 100Ω or less (short), error occurs.
If the resistance value of the temperature sensor changes according to temperature, and the following resistance
values are displayed based on the current temperature, it is normal. (±5% error)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Inside air temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉) = 20.7kΩ, 25℃ (77℉) = 10kΩ, 50℃ (122℉) = 3.4kΩ
Suction pipe temperature sensor : 10℃(50℉) = 10kΩ, 25℃ (77℉) = 5kΩ, 50℃ (122℉) = 1.8kΩ

Guide Key Components


h Shapes may be different for each model.

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. Communication cable is not connected For CH53, most of the errors are indoor unit power defect and error with CH05, and it does not actually affect
indoor unit operation itself.
2. Communication cable disconnected or short
So check with the same method as CH05, and check with the above flow diagram by additionally referring to
circuited the following items.
Outdoor unit main PCB

Basic Part
Communication error (indoor 3. Indoor unit power Off
53 does not receive signal - If the number of indoor units checked during auto addressing and that of indoor units checked during LGMV
unit → outdoor unit main PCB) 4. Outdoor unit main PCB defect / indoor unit verification are the same, Check the number of indoor unit communications, and verify whether LED of com-
from indoor unit
PCB defect munication PCB in the corresponding indoor unit blinks.
5. Connection fault between communication If it does not blink, replacing communication PCB shall be considered.
cables (welding not done) - If the number of indoor units checked during auto addressing and that of indoor units checked during LGMV
verification are different,
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
1. Check whether power is applied to indoor unit.
2. If there is no problem in all indoor unit power, auto addressing shall be performed again.
3. If there is still a problem after auto addressing, consider to replace indoor unit PCB without auto address-
Is indoor unit power off? No Turn on indoor unit power
ing or communication PCB.

Self-diagnosis
* During the replacement of indoor unit PCB, perform auto addressing, and if there is a central controller, input

Function
Yes
a central control address of indoor unit, and during the replacement of communication PCB, the above work is
not necessary.
Are communication cable No 1. Check communication cable connection / disconnection / short circuit
connection and installation
→ If a problem is found, install again
status normal?
2. Check whether connection part between communication cables is welded
→ If it is not welded, weld it / replace communication line

Outdoor Unit
Yes

Control
After setting address again, check the number of indoor units
Are the number of LGMV No → If the number of indoor units is different, check communication PCB
indoor units and that of
2. Check communication PCB LED blinking
installation units correct?
→ Replace PCB without LED blinking
3. After replacing communication PCB, set address again

Test Run Check


Yes → If a problem occurs, replace outdoor unit main PCB

Check communication cable and


installation environment again

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Indoor unit communication
Communication between outdoor unit and indoor unit Defect cases PCB

Guide Key Components


h Shapes may be different for each model.

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
1. EEPROM contact defect/ wrong insertion 1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / closed /
EEPROM access error EEV defect / excessive refrigerant )
60 Inverter PCB EEPROM error 2. Different EEPROM version
and Check Sum error 2. Outdoor unit fan locked
3. Outdoor unit inverter PCB damaged Excessive rise of inverter Inverter heatsink tem-

Basic Part
62 3. Connection fault between inverter PCB and
heatsink temperature perature is above 95℃
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart heatsink
n Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart 4. Inverter PCB defect, temperature detection
circuit defect

No 1. Check EEPROM insertion direction / connection status ■ Error diagnosis


n Error diagnosisand
andcountermeasure
countermeasureflow chart
flow chart
Is EEPROM insertion correct? 2. Check EEPROM Check Sum

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
→ If problem is found, replace it

Yes 1. Check outdoor fan motor assembly status


Is the unit installation status No 2. Check closing of heat exchanger
normal? 3. Check distance between obstacles around outdoor unit
4. Check problems such as pipe bent, etc.
No 5. Check if service valve is open
Is inverter PCB normal? Replace inverter PCB

Self-diagnosis
Yes → If a problem is found, take action

Function
Yes Is the assembly status No Check assembly status between inverter PCB
between inverter PCB
(PFC module) and heatsink
Check power and installation and heatsink normal?
→ If a problem is found, assemble again
environment again
Yes

Outdoor Unit
Control
Is PCB temperature No Check resistance between No. 19 and No. 20 pin of
detection part normal? PCB PFC module
→ 7kΩ±10% at 25℃ (77℉)
Correct insertion direction of inverter → If a problem is found, replace PCB
EEPROM

Test Run Check


Measuring CT detection part voltage

* How to check PFCM module PFCM: IPM:


Measure resistance between Measure resistance between
1. Set multi tester to diode mode.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


No. 19 and No. 20 pin No. 19 and No. 20 pin
2. Check resistance between No. 19 pin and
No. 20 pin of PCB PFC module .

Guide
3. Resistance value shall be 7kΩ±10% at
25℃ (77℉)
❈ Caution: Make sure to replace after turning off the power

Key Components
h Shapes may be different for each model.

On Boarding
PCB
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Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons
Inverter heatsink 1. Assembly status defect between inverter 1. Overload operation (pipe blocked / outdoor
Inverter heatsink temperature temperature sensor PCB and heatsink heat exchanger closed / EEV defect /
65
sensor defect disconnection or short 2. Temperature detection part defect (inverter excessive refrigerant)
Inverter PCB input

Basic Part
circuit PCB defect) 2. Compressor damaged (insulation destroyed
Overcurrent (Peak) detected at power current value
73 / motor damaged)
■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart inverter input is 50A(Peak) or more
3. Abnormal input voltage (L,N)
for 2ms
4. Power cable connection fault
5. Inverter PCB damaged (input current
Check assembly status between inverter PCB(PFC module) detection part)
Is the assembly status between No
and heatsink

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
inverter PCB and heatsink
→ If a problem is found, assemble again
normal? ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
Yes

1. Check pipe blocked / bent


Check resistance between No. 19 and No. 20 pin of PCB Is the unit installation No 2. Check for closing (indoor unit / outdoor unit)
Is PCB temperature No
PFC module status normal?

Self-diagnosis
3. Check EEV connector assembly status / normal operation
detection part normal? → 7kΩ±10% at 25℃ (77℉) 4. Check refrigerant pressure

Function
→ If a problem is found, replace PCB → If a problem is found, assemble again and take action
Yes

Is input voltage normal? No L~N phase voltage 220V ± 10%, between N~G voltage 10V or less
→ If power has a problem, check connection status and wiring

Outdoor Unit
Control
Yes

1. Check L,N connector assembly status


Is input power connection No
2. Check disconnection and connection
normal? → If a problem is found, assemble again and take action

Test Run Check


Yes

1. Check inverter PCB U,V,W connector assembly status


Is compressor connection No 2. Check disconnection and connection
normal? 3. Check compressor connector assembly status (contact defect)
→ If a problem is found, assemble again

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Guide
Is inverter PCB normal? No Check whether inverter PCB IPM is normal
→ Replace inverter PCB

Key Components
Yes

Check power and installation


environment again

On Boarding
PCB
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3. Network Error Code

Error No. Error Type Error Point Main Reasons


1. RS-485 communication wiring defect
2. Communication defect between remote
242*
Network error of central controller and indoor unit
Master Network Error

Basic Part
controller 3. RS-485 dip switch setting error
21 → 421
Checking inverter compressor
4. Indoor unit addressing ssetting error on
Checking noise filter connection central controller
connection
N2 ■ Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
(Connection
L2 with reactor)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
(Connection Are there any No
with reactor) communication wire of
RS-485 connections 1. Reconnect RS-485 communication wire
normal?
Yes

Are there any overlap of Yes

Self-diagnosis
IDU address? Reset the overlap of IDU address for single address

Function
N1 No
CN-Inverter (Connection with
(Connection with terminal block and Is Simple central
main PCB) No 1. Set the slave mode with Simple central controller after reset.
inverter PCB power) controller setting
L1 normal?
(Connection

Outdoor Unit
with terminal Yes

Control
block and main PCB)
Recheck power and
installation condition

Test Run Check


<RS-485 communication wire miss connection>
Checking connection between noise
Checking inverter PCB power connection
filter and inverter PCB power

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Ⅳ. Outdoor Unit Control
1. Outdoor Unit Control Classification 172
2. Basic Control 173
3. Special Control 175
4. Protection Control 180
5. Function Control 183
6. Additional Functions 191
7. Hydro-Kit Control 199
1. Outdoor Unit Control Classification 2. Basic Control

Outdoor Unit 2.1 Normal operation


Basic Control Normal operation Actuator Cooling operation Heating operation Stop state

Basic Part
Compressor control Compressor Fuzzy control Fuzzy control stop
EEV control Fan Fuzzy control Fuzzy control stop
Outdoor Unit fan control Function Upper : Min. pulse
Main EEV Fuzzy control Min. pulse
Low : Full open
Efficiency Control 1. Basic control

Introduction
· Normal : Vapor injection

Multi V Ⅳ
Special Control Oil return Control 1.1 Normal
Subcooling EEV operation
Fuzzy control · Avoiding control of high Min. pulse
Defrost discharge temperature
Actuator Cooling operation Heating operation Stop state
Superheat fuzzy
Stopping Operation Indoor Unit Compressor
EEV Fuzzy control Fuzzy control
Subcooling fuzzy control stop Min. pulse
control

Self-diagnosis
Fan Fuzzy control Fuzzy control stop
Oil equalizing control

Function
Note : H
 eating operation Upper : Min. pulse
Pressure protection control Main EEV is not functional at an outdoor Fuzzyaircontrol
temperature of 27℃Min.
or pulse
more.
Protection Control Cooling operation is notLow : Full open
functional at an outdoor air temperature of 2℃ or less with indoor
Discharge Temperature control unit combination of 10% or less
Subcooling • Normal : Vapor injection
Fuzzy control • Avoiding control of high Min. pulse
EEV discharge temperature
Inverter protection control

Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit Superheat fuzzy
Subcooling fuzzy control Min. pulse

Control
Phase detection EEV control
2.2 Compressor control
Function Control Setting the function
Fuzzy control : Maintain
Note : Heating evaporating
operation temperature(Te)
is not functional to be constant
at an outdoor air temperature of 27°C oron cooling mode
more.
Pump down Cooling operation is not functional at an outdoor air temperature of 2°C or less with indoor unit combina-
and condensing temperature(Tc) on heating mode by Fuzzy control to ensure the
tion of 10% or less

Test Run Check


Pump out stable system performance.
Back up function 1.2 Compressor
(Tc:47 ~51°C, Te:2 ~ 5°C) control
(1) C
 ooling mode
Fuzzy control : Maintain evaporating temperature(Te) to be constant on cooling mode and condensing
Night low noise Mode temperature(Tc) on heating mode by Fuzzy control to ensure the stable system performance.
Te can be set various step at installation mode.
(Tc:47 ~51°C, Te:2 ~ 5°C)
Vacuum Mode (2) H
 eating mode
(1) Cooling mode

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Te can be set various step at installation mode.
Static pressure compensation mode Tc can be set various
(2) Heating mode step at installation mode.

Guide
Tc can be set various step at installation mode.
Additional Functions Cool & Heat selector Note : By setting dip switch, Te and Tc are decided simultaneously.
Note: By setting dip switch, Te and Tc are decided simultaneously.
Cycle data view

Key Components
Overall defrost Mode

System Capacity
Inverter
Fuzzy control start Comp 4
Refrigerant noise reduction mode
Target (Linear Control)
Auto addressing mode Inverter
Comp 3
Inverter
Comp 3

Defrost/Snow removal mode Inverter Inverter


Inverter
Min. frequency

On Boarding
Comp 2 Comp 2
Comp 2
Target pressure(High/Low) Adjusting
Stop(0Hz) Inverter Inverter

PCB
Inverter
Comp 1 Comp 1
Comp 1
Manual oil return operation Cooling and heating load

Manual defrost operation Fuzzy Control


Inverter linear control as cooling and heating load increasing

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3. Special control

2.3 Master and slave Unit's EEV control 3.1 Oil return control
(1) Main EEV control 3.1.1 Oil return control on cooling mode
Main EEV operates with fuzzy control rules to keep the degree of super Heat(Superheat)

Basic Part
(about 3℃)at the evaporator outlet stable during heating mode Oil return operation recovers oil amount in compressor by collecting oil accumulated in pipe.
The degree of Superheat = Tsuction - Tevaporation Each cycle component operates as shown on the below table during oil return operation.
Tsuction : temperature at suction pipe sensor(℃)
Tevaporation : evaporation temperature equivalent to low pressure(℃) ■ Outdoor Unit

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
(2) Subcooling EEV control(about 15℃) Component Starting Running Ending
Subcooling EEV works with fuzzy rules to keep the degree of Subcool at the outlet of Inv Compressor 30Hz Setting Value 30Hz
subcooler during cooling mode
Fan Normal control Normal control Normal control
The degree of Subcool = Tcondensation - Tliquid

Self-diagnosis
Tliquid : temperature at outlet of subcooler(℃) Upper : Min. pulse Upper : Min. pulse Upper : Normal control
Main EEV

Function
Tcondensation : condensation temperature equivalent to high pressure(℃) Low : Max. pulse Low : Max. pulse Low : Normal control
Subcooling EEV Min. pulse 20 pulse 80 pulse
(3) Avoiding excessive high discharge temperature : when main EEV opens some 4way valve OFF OFF OFF
given opening (R410A : 800 pls) and discharge temperature is above 85℃ in heating

Outdoor Unit
operation, subcooling EEV may control the "subcooling out temperature-evaporating

Control
temperature" to be some given difference.
■ Indoor Unit
(4) Vapor injection flow-rate control at heating mode Component Starting Running Ending
The degree of Superheat (VI_SH) = Subcooler out(℃) - Subcooler in(℃)

Test Run Check


- Td ≤ 80℃ : VI_SH = 3℃ Fan Normal control OFF Normal control
- 80℃<Td ≤ 90℃ : VI_SH = -2*Td/10 + 19 Thermo on unit EEV Normal control Normal control Normal control
- 90℃<Td : VI_SH = 1℃ Thermo off unit EEV 40 pulse 400 pulse 40 pulse
Oil return signal OFF ON OFF

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
■ Oil return operation time : 3 min for running step
■ Starting condition : W
 hen low oil level which is measured by oil level sensor is kept continuously then oil
return operation will be start.
■ Oil return process ends if compressor protection control starts

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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3.1.2 Oil return control on heating mode 3.2 Defrost
■ Outdoor Unit Defrost operation eliminates ice accumulated on heat exchanger, recovering performance of
heat exchanger.

Basic Part
Component Starting Running Ending
Each cycle component operates as following table during defrost operation.
Inv Compressor 30Hz Setting Value 40Hz
Fan Normal control Normal control Normal control ■ Outdoor Unit
Upper : Min. pulse Upper : Min. pulse Upper : Normal control
Main EEV Component Starting Running Ending
Low : Max. pulse Low : Max. pulse Low : Normal control

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Subcooling EEV Min. pulse 20 pulse 80 pulse Inv Compressor 30Hz Setting Value 40Hz

4way valve ON OFF ON Fan Stop High pressure control Normal control
Main EEV Normal control Max. pulse Normal control

Self-diagnosis
Subcooling EEV Normal control Min. pulse Normal control

Function
■ Indoor Unit 4way valve ON → OFF OFF ON

Component Starting Running Ending


Fan Normal control OFF Normal control

Outdoor Unit
Thermo on unit EEV Normal control 400~800 pulse Normal control ■ Indoor Unit

Control
Thermo off unit EEV 80~130 pulse 400~800 pulse 80~130 pulse Component Starting Running Ending
Fan OFF OFF OFF
■ Oil return operation time : 3 min for running step

Test Run Check


■ Starting condition:same as cooling mode Thermo on unit EEV Normal control 400~800 pulse Normal control
■ Oil return process ends if compressor protection control starts
■ Ending condition
1) All heat exchanger pipe temperature are above setting temperature for 30 sec.
2) The running time of defrost operation is over 30% of the total heating time

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


3) If compressor protection control starts by high discharge temperature of compressor etc.

Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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3.3 Partial Defrost 3.4 Stopping operation
Partial defrost operation divides heat exchanger with upper and parts that gives a chance to 3.4.1 Stopping operation on cooling mode
make the defrost separately in order to proceed the heating performance continuously.

Basic Part
Each cycle component operates as following table during partial defrost operation. Component Operation Note
Inv Compressor OFF -
■ Outdoor Unit
Fan Stop -
Component Starting Running Ending

Introduction
Main EEV 32 pulse -

Multi V Ⅳ
Inv Compressor Normal control Setting Value Normal control Subcooling EEV 16 pulse Stop(Min. pulse)
Fan Normal control Low pressure control Normal control 4way valve OFF -
Main EEV Normal control Normal control Normal control

Self-diagnosis
Subcooling EEV Normal control Normal control Normal control

Function
4way valve ON ON ON 3.4.1 Stopping operation on cooling mode

Component Operation Note

Outdoor Unit
■ Indoor Unit Inv Compressor OFF -

Control
Fan Stop -
Component Starting Running Ending
Main EEV 32 pulse -
Fan ON(Setting) ON(Low) ON(Setting)

Test Run Check


Subcooling EEV 16 pulse Stop(Min. pulse)
Thermo on unit EEV Normal control Normal control Normal control
4way valve ON OFF over 30°C air temperature
■ Ending condition
1) Upper defrost ending condition over setting temperature.
2) Low defrost ending condition over setting temperature.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


3) Max. 12 minutes

Guide
3.5 Oil equalizing control
This function prevent oil unbalance between inverter. compressor.

Key Components
When oil level which is measured by oil level sensor is kept differently between each compressor then
oil equalizing EEV will be open during 5 minutes.

On Boarding
PCB
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4. Protection control

4.1 Pressure protection control 4.2 Discharge temperature control

4.1.1 Pressure control on cooling mode 3.1.1 Oil return control on cooling mode

Basic Part
■ High pressure control ■ Outdoor Unit
Pressure Range Compressor Fan Temperature range Compressor Sub cooling EEV IDU EEV
Pd ≥ 4000 kPa Tdis >110℃ OFF SC,SH decrease control SH decrease control
3775 kPa Stop Stop
Tdis >108℃ -5Hz/10sec. SC,SH decrease control SH decrease control

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
3578 kPa
Pd > 3775 kPa -15Hz/10sec. +100RPM/10sec. Tdis≥ 105℃ Frequency holding SC,SH decrease control SH decrease control

Pd ≥ 3513 kPa Frequency holding +100RPM/10sec. Tdis≤ 100℃ Normal control SC,SH decrease control SH decrease control

Pd ≥ 3480 kPa +2 Hz or less/10sec. +100RPM/10sec. Tdis >100℃ Normal control SC,SH decrease control SH decrease control

Self-diagnosis
Function
Pd < 3480 kPa Normal control SC : Sub Cooling, SH : Super Heating
■ Low pressure control
Pressure Range Compressor Fan
4.3 Inverter protection control

Outdoor Unit
Ps ≤ 98kPa, 1 minute later operation Stop Stop

Control
Ps ≤ 124kPa, 1 minute before operation -15Hz/10sec. -100RPM/ 10sec.
■ Cooling mode
※ Frequency holding : frequency (or RPM) is not increasing ( can decrease )
Normal Operation Frequency Down System Stop

Test Run Check


4.8Hp 6.8Hp 4.8Hp 6.8Hp 4.8Hp 6.8Hp
4.1.2 Pressure control on heating mode
AC Input Current 22A or less 30A or less 22A or less 30A or less 22A or less 32A or more
■ High pressure control Compressor Current 26A or less 35A or less 26A or more 35A or more 30A or more 41A or more
Pressure Range Compressor Fan

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Pd ≥ 4003 kPa Stop Stop ■ Heating mode

Guide
Pd > 3415 kPa -15Hz/10sec. -50RPM/10sec.
Normal Operation Frequency Down System Stop
■ Low pressure control 4.8Hp 6.8Hp 4.8Hp 6.8Hp 4.8Hp 6.8Hp

Key Components
Pressure Range Compressor Fan AC Input Current 22A or less 30A or less 22A or less 30A or less 22A or less 32A or more
Ps ≤ 98 kPa Stop Stop Compressor Current 26A or less 35A or less 26A or more 35A or more 30A or more 41A or more
Ps ≤ 124 kPa -15Hz/10sec. +100RPM/10sec.
※A
 C input current is input current of inverter compressor except constant current (current pass through
Ps ≤ 137 kPa Frequency holding +100RPM/10sec. noise filter)

On Boarding
Ps ≤ 190 kPa +2 Hz or less/10sec. +100RPM/10sec.

PCB
Ps ≥ 190 kPa Normal control Normal control

※ Frequency holding : frequency (or RPM) is not increasing ( can decrease ).

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5. Function Control

Test
Test
RunRun
■ Setting the function
4.4 Phase detection Function Setting
nn Setting
thethe
function
function
Select the mode/function/option/value using '▶', '◀' Button and confirm that using the
■W
 hen the product is reversed or missed wiring installation(Power line : R, S, T, button Select
n Setting
'●' Select
thethe
mode/function/option/value
the function
after dip mode/function/option/value
switch No.5 is turned on.using using ʻ▶ʼ,
ʻ▶ʼ,
ʻ◀ʼʻ◀ʼ
Button
Button
andand
confirm
confirm
thatthat
using
using
thethe
ʻ●ʼʻ●ʼ
button
button
af
N), it isn't defect or operate for protection of product function and constant speed switch
switch
No.5
No.5
is turned
is turned
on.on. DIP-SW01
Select the mode/function/option/value using ʻ▶ʼ, ʻ◀ʼ Button and confirm that using the ʻ●ʼ button after dip
DIP-SW01
7 - Segment
7 - Segment

Basic Part
compressor. switch No.5 is turned on. DIP-SW01 7 - Segment

SW02C ( : cancel)
SW02C ( : cancel)
Single SW04C ( : cancel) SW03C
SW03C
( ඖ: (select
ඖ: select
1) 1)
No error (normal operation) SW04C
SW04C
(ඔ: select
(ඔ: select
2) 2)
SW03C ( ඖ: forward)
Reversed Series
R,S,T SW02C (ඔ: backward) SW01C
SW01C
(̻: confirm)
(̻: confirm)

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Phase SW01C (̻: confirm) SW01D
SW01D
(reset)
(reset)
When N phase and other phase(R,S,T) are reversed phase,
SW01D (reset)
Noise filter cut off the power automatically. MODE
MODE FUNCTION
FUNCTION OPTION
OPTION VALUE
VALUE ACTION
ACTION
MODE FUNCTION OPTION VALUE ACTION
M
content Display1
content
contentDisplay1
content
Display1 Display2
content
content
content
Display2
Display2 content
content Display3 Display3 content
Display3 content Display4 implement Display5
content Display4
Display4implement
remarks implement Display5 Display
Single
501 Refrigerant
Refrigerant auto charg- Refrigerant autoautocharg-
charg- - - - - - - -show - the - - Operate
Operate showshow
the th
- - - - - Operate -

Self-diagnosis
ing(cooling) ing(cooling)
ing(cooling) process process
proces
Refrigerant
Refrigerant auto auto
charg-
charg- showshow
the th

Function
M S1 S2 Refrigerant auto charg- - - - - - - show the
ing(heating) -
ing(heating)
ing(heating)
- - Operate
- - process
- - - -Operate Operate process proces
501 502 503 Refrigerant amount Refrigerant
Refrigerant-amountamount
- - - - Operate show the - showshow
the th
auto judgment(cooling)autoauto
judgment(cooling)
judgment(cooling) - - - - - - - process
- - - Operate Operate process proces
FDD
R,S FDD FDD amount
Refrigerant show the
M+S1(at the same time) M+S2(at the same time) M+S3(at the same time) auto judgment(heating) Refrigerant
Refrigerant-amountamount
- -
- - - -
- - Operate
- - - process
-
-
- - Operate Operate show show
the th
Series autoauto
judgment(heating)
judgment(heating) show the process
proces
Missed 501 501 501 ITR(Cooling) - - - - - Operate process - showshow
the th

Outdoor Unit
ITR(Cooling)
ITR(Cooling) - - - - - - - - - - Operate Operate process proces
Phase show the

Control
M+S1+S2(at the same ITR(Heating) - - - - - Operate process -
ITR(Heating)
ITR(Heating) - - - - -change
- the - - - -saveOperate showshow
the th
time) Cool & Heat Selector oFF op1~op2 selected the - - blank in Operate process proces
option set value EEPROM
CoolCool
& Heat
& oFF
Heat
Selector
Selector selectedoFF
theoFFop1~op2 selected
selected
the the change changethe the
501 Static pressure com-
pensation op1~op3 option -op1~op2- option change the - blank
option
set value
- - -save
EEPROM set value blank
setin value blank
Static
Static
pressure
pressure com-com- selectedoFF theoFFop1~op5 selected
selected
the
change the
the change
save in changethe the
Night low noise oFF op1~op12 -op1~op5- option - blank
- - - set value blank
blank

Test Run Check


Single pensation
pensation option option
set value EEPROMset value
T,N Series Install Overall defrost Night Night
lowonlow
noise noise
oFF selected the
oFFoFF
option -op1~op9selected
op1~op9 - selected
set
the the
change the
value - -
blank - - change
save
EEPROM
inchange the the blank blank
option
option set value
set value
ation ODU address - - on on0~255 setselected
theselected
change the
the the blank save inchange
change the the blank
When N phase is missed phase, main PCB of ODU display CH25. Install
Install Overall
Overall
defrost
defrost oFF oFF value set value
option
option - - - -
EEPROM
set value
set value blank
Snow removal & rapid oFF op1~op3 selected the - - change the blank the save in
ation
ation defrost ODUODU address
address option - - 0~255set
- set -value 0~255 setEEPROM
the
change changethe the blank blank
※ M : Master, S1 : Slave1, S2 : Slave 2 selected the change the valuevalue
save in set value
set value
IDU capacity adjusting op1~op2 - - blank

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


SnowSnowremoval
removal & rapid
& rapid optionoFFoFF op1~op3
op1~op3 selected
selected
setthe the
value
- - - change
EEPROM
- changethe the blank blank
Target pressure adjust- defrost
defrost
op1~op4 selected the - - optionoptionthe
change blank savesetin value
set value
ing option setthe
value EEPROM

Guide
IDUIDU
capacity
capacityadjusting
adjusting op1~op2 selected
op1~op2 selected
start
the - -
opera- - - change changethe the blank blank
Pump Down - - - - optionoption
tion -set value
set value
Target
Target
pressure
pressure adjust-
adjust- selected
selected
the the change changethe the
4.5 Pressure switch Pump Out ing ing - - op1~op2op1~op2
- start
- option opera-
option
tion
- - - - -set value set value blank blank

Vacuum mode Pump PumpDown Down


- - - -- - start
- tion-opera- - - - - start start
opera-
- tion tion
opera-

Key Components
- Main has pressure sensing switch in series between compressor and power relay.
- startstart
Backup unit inv1~inv2 selected the start opera- save in opera- opera-
Pump Pump
Out Out option - -- - - tion- - - - EEPROM tion tion
-T he state of pressure sensing switch is normally on. It has small electric current from SVC start opera-
220V AC. Never touch the connecting terminal with hand nor short two wires directly.
Forced oil return
Vacuum
Vacuum mode -
mode -
- -- -
- tion- - - - - start- start opera-
opera-
tion tion
SVCForced
SVC defrost - - - start opera-
- selected - start
Backup
Backup unit unit
inv1~inv2 selected
inv1~inv2 option the
tion the - - - - start opera-
opera-
option Show the each tion tion
Cycle data view op1~op7 - - - Show in numerical value start
- start
opera-
opera-
Forced
Forcedoil return
oil return - - - segment
- -in process
- - -

On Boarding
tion tion
Refrigerant noise Change the save in opera-
- - - - - startstart opera-

PCB
reduction mode Forced
Forceddefrost
defrost - - - -
set value - - - EEPROM tion tion
** Functions
Functionssave
savein EEPROM
in EEPROMwill bewill
keptbecontinuously, though the though
kept continuously, system power was reset.
the system power was reset.
** FDD
FDDfunction *applies
function Functions
* Functions
savesavein EEPROM
to ARUN***LTE4
applies to in only.
ARUN***LTE4 EEPROM will will
only. be kept
be kept
continuously,
continuously,
though
though
the the
system
system
power
power
waswas
reset.
reset.

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Function
5.1 Pump Down Function 5.2 Pump Out
4.3 Pump
4.4 Pump Out
This functionDown
gathers the refrigerant present in the system to ODU. This function gathers the refrigerant to other ODU and IDU.
This function gathers the refrigerant to other ODU and IDU.
This function
Use this gathers
function to the refrigerant
store present
refrigerant ofinsystem
the system
in toODU
ODUfor leakage or IDU replacement. Use this function in case of compressor failure, ODU parts defect, leakage.
Use this function in case of compressor failure, ODU parts defect, leakage.

Basic Part
Use this function to store refrigerant of system in ODU for leakage or IDU replacement.

ODU SVC V/V Setting ODU SVC V/V Setting


Close liquid SVC v/v of each unit. Close liquid SVC V/V of each unit.
Open gas SVC v/v of each unit. Open gas SVC V/V of each unit.

Power reset after Dip switch setting of ODU

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Power Reset after Master Unit Refer to Dip switch setting page
Dip switch setting (Refer to Dip switch setting page ) (General case, Inv. Comp failure case)

Press the red button (SW01C) Close Open Press the red button (SW01C) Close Open

Self-diagnosis
*Current low *Current low
All IDU cooling operation All IDU heating operation

Function
pressure pressure

Satisfy low No Liquid Pipe Gas Pipe No Liquid Pipe Gas Pipe
pressure target? Satisfy low pressure target?

Outdoor Unit
Note 2) Yes ODU SVC V/V Setting Note 2) Yes ODU SVC V/V Setting

Control
Note 1) Note 1)
Low pressure < 229kpa *Current low Pump down completed *Current low
Low pressure > 229kpa Pump out completed
pressure pressure
*Current low pressure *Current low pressure
under 307kPa (blink) under 307kPa (blink)

Test Run Check


Press the red button Press the red button
(SW01C) (SW01C)
Close Close Close Close

IDU, ODU OFF IDU, ODU OFF

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Power reset after Dip switch off Power reset after Dip switch off

Guide
Liquid Pipe Gas Pipe Liquid Pipe Gas Pipe

[Note] [Note]
If low
Note : Ifpressure becomebecome
low pressure under 307kPa (blink),
under close (blink),
307kPa the gas SVC V/Vthe
close of allgas
ODUSVC
immediately.
V/V of all ODU immediately. If low
Note : Ipressure become become
f low pressure under 307kPa (blink),
under close the
307kPa gas SVC
(blink), V/Vthe
close of allgas
ODUSVC
immediately.
V/V of all ODU immediately.
If low pressure descends below 229 kPa, the system turns off automatically. Close the gas SVC V/V immediately. If low Ifpressure descendsdescends
below 229 below
kPa, the229
system turns
If low pressure descends below 229 kPa, the system turns off automatically. Close the gas SVC V/V low pressure kPa, theoffsystem
automatically. Close
turns off gas SVC V/V immediately.
automatically. Close gas SVC V/V
This function is operating only Heat Pump model.

Key Components
immediately.
Caution immediately.
1.Use pump down function within guaranteed temperature range
This function is operating only Heat Pump model.
Caution
Caution
IDU : 20~32C 1.Use pump out function within guaranteed temperature range
1. UseODU pump: 5~40C
down function within guaranteed temperature range IDU : 10~30°C
Caution
2. Make certain that IDU doesn't run with thermo off mode during operation ODU : 5~40°C
IDU : 20~32C
3. Maximum operation time of pump down function is 30 min. 1. Use pump out
2. Make certain thatfunction within
IDU doesn't guaranteed
run with temperature
thermo off mode range
during operation
ODU (in case low pressure doesn't go down)
: 5~40C

On Boarding
3.
IDUPump out function takes 2~5 min. after compressor start.
: 10~30°C
2. Make certain that IDU doesn't run with thermo off mode during operation ODUMake: certain
5~40°C that IDU doesn't run with thermo off mode during operation

PCB
3. Maximum operation time of pump down function is 30 min. (in case low pressure doesn't go down)
2. Make certain that IDU doesn't run with thermo off mode during operation
(in case low pressure doesn't go down) 3. Pump out function takes 2~5 min. after compressor start.
Make certain that IDU doesn't run with thermo off mode during operation
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Function
■ Example. Slave2 ODU Inv Comp failure
n Example. Slave2 ODU Inv Comp failure 5.3 Auto
Function Back Up Function_Inverter compressor
Function 4.5function
Auto Back
Heating mode Heating mode Heating mode This allowsUptheFunction_Inverter
system to operate compressor
in case of inverter compressor failure by backing
Slave2 Slave1 Master This function allows the system to operate in case of inverter compressor failure by backing up compressor
n Example. Slave2 ODU Inv Comp failure up compressor automatically.

Basic Part
automatically.
SVC can be asked by displaying error to the customer every 6 hours.
SVC can be asked by displaying error to the customer every 6 hours.
Heating mode Heating mode Heating mode
Slave2 Slave1 Master

Operation

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Inverter compressor failure
(NO.21,22,26,27 error occur)

Self-diagnosis
INV Comp Auto Back up Operation

Function
IDU,ODU display error for 10 min.

gas liquid gas liquid gas liquid


pipe pipe pipe pipe pipe pipe IDU remote controller error clear

Outdoor Unit
IDU operation possible

Control
1. Close liquid pipe and common pipe of the unit for pump out operation.
1. Close gas pipe
liquid
2. Operate liquid
pump
and
out
common pipe of gas liquid
the unit for pump out operation.gas liquid
2. Operate pipe
pump pipe
outof unit after completion pipe pipe pipe pipe
3. Close gas pipe No
3. Close gas pipe Timer > 6hr
4. End
1. Close pump
liquid outof
pipe
unit after completion
and common pipe of the unit for pump out operation.

Test Run Check


4. End 5.pump
Eliminate
2. Operate outrefrigerant
pump out in common pipe after opening the common pipe of corresponding ODU. Yes
Replace
5. Eliminate compressor and
refrigerant perform pipe
vacuum.
3. Close gas pipe of unit in common
after completion after opening the common pipe of corresponding ODU.
6. Add the refrigerant with auto charging function
Replace
4. End pump compressor
out and perform vacuum. Example) Slave1 unit Inverter Compressor 1 start failure error No. 21 occur
6. Add the refrigerant
5. Eliminate refrigerant inwith autopipe
common charging function
after opening the common
Service Port pipe of corresponding ODU.
Replace compressor and perform vacuum. (repetition)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


6. Add the refrigerant with auto charging function
Unit (1 : Master, 2 : S;ave1, 3 : Slave2, 4 : Slave3)

Guide
Service Port Error number
Error Compressor
Liquid pipe
Caution
Gas Pipe
1. Request SVC immediately if error occurs.
Caution 2. Auto back up is set up to 1 inverter Comp

Key Components
Refrigerant charging valve
Liquid pipe 1. Request SVC 3. If Inverter Comp Auto
immediately Back upoccurs.
if error starts, error displays for 10 min. every 6 hours.
Gas Pipe 2. Auto back 4.up Erroris displays
set upcontinuously at the corresponding
to 1 inverter Comp ODU.

3. If Inverter Comp Auto Back up starts, error displays for 10 min. every 6 hours.
Refrigerant charging valve 4. Error displays continuously at the corresponding ODU.

On Boarding
PCB
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5.4 Manual Back up Function 5.5 Night Low Noise Function
This function is used in case of backup of outdoor unit or compressor In cooling mode, this function makes the ODU fan operate at low RPM to reduce the fan noise
of ODU at night which has low cooling load.

Basic Part
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5
■ Night low noise function setting method
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "Svc"
Push the '●' button Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "SE4" Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "Func"
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Select the Function using '▶', '◀' button : 'unit', 'inv1', 'inv2' Select the Function using '▶', '◀' Button : "Fn3"

Self-diagnosis
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Function
Select the 'On' Select the Option using '▶', '◀' Button : "op1~op9"
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Start the Night low noise function :

Outdoor Unit
Control
Save the selected option value in EEPROM
Mode Function
unit Outdoor unit Back up RPM / Time Settings Noise
Step Judgment Time(Hr) Operation Time(Hr) Capacity

Test Run Check


inv1 Inverter Compressor No.1 back up
inv2 Inverter Compressor No.2 back up op1 8 9 Heat Pump 8~12HP 14~20HP
op2 6.5 10.5 Step Noise(dB)
op3 5 12 op1~op3, op10 55 59
op4 8 9 op4~op6, op11 52 56

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Caution op5 6.5 10.5 op7~op9, op12 49 53

Guide
1. You must set the function of the outdoor unit to be backed up.
op6 5 12
2. In 1comp model, setting the 'inv2' can not be used.
3. If you make a backup of compressor in 1comp model, the outdoor unit is automatically backed up. op7 8 9
4. If you want to disable the backup, please set the 'off'. op8 6.5 10

Key Components
op9 5 12
op10 Continuous operation
op11 Continuous operation
op13 Continuous operation

On Boarding
PCB
Caution
1. Request installer to set the function during installation.
2. In case the function is not used, set the dip S/W OFF and reset the power.
3. If ODU RPM changes, cooling capacity may go down.

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Function

4.16 Cool & Heat selector


6. Additional Functions
mode setting method

Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5


5.6 Vacuum Mode 6.1 Cool & Heat selector
This function is used for creating vacuum in the system after compressor replacement, ODU mode setting method Select the mode using ‘ ȯ’, ‘ ȭ’ Button :
“Func” Push the ‘ ’ button
parts replacement or IDU addition/replacement.

Basic Part
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5
Vacuum mode setting method
Select the Function using ‘ ȯ’, ‘ ȭ’ Button :
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5 “Fn1” Push the ‘ ’ button
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "Func"
Push the '●' button
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "SVC" Select the Option using ‘ ȯ’, ‘ ȭ’ Button :

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Push the '●' button Select the Function“oFF”,“op1”,“op2” Push :the
using '▶', '◀' Button ‘
"Fn1" ’ button
Push the '●' button
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "Se3"
Push the '●' button Select the Option using '▶',Cool
'◀' & Heat :Selection
Button mode"op2"
"oFF", "op1", is set
Push the '●' button

Self-diagnosis
Start the vacuum mode : "VACC"

Function
ODU V/V open Cool & Heat Selection mode is set
ODU EEV open mode setting method
IDU EEV open
Vacuum mode cancellation method Switch control
mode setting method Function

Outdoor Unit
Switch(Phase)
Switch control Switch(Bottom) oFF Function op1(mode) op2(m

Control
Push the reset button on Master unit PCB
Switch(Phase) Switch(Bottom) oFF op1(mode) op2(mode)
Right Left Not operate Cooling Cool
Caution Right Left Not operate Cooling Cooling
Right Right Not operate Heating Heat
ODU operation stops during vacuum mode. Compressor can't operate. Right Right Not operate Heating Heating

Test Run Check


Left Left - - Not operate Not operate
Fan mode Fan mode
Off Of

5.7 Static pressure compensation mode


Left side Right side
This function is used for creating vacuum in the system after compressor replacement, ODU

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


parts replacement or IDU addition/replacement.
Switch (Phase)

Guide
Static pressure compensation mode setting method
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5 Switch (Bottom)

Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "Func"

Key Components
Push the '●' button
Caution
Select the Function using '▶', '◀' button : "Fn2"
FAN Maximum RPM of each step 1. Ask an CAUTION
authorized technician to setting a function.
Push the '●' button 2. If do not use a function, set an off-mode.
Capacity 8~12HP 14~20HP • Ask
3. If use an authorized
a function, technician
first install a Cool &toHeat
setting a function.
selector.
• If do not use a function, set an off-mode.

On Boarding
Select the Option using '▶', '◀' button : "op1~op3" Standard 730 950
• If use a function, first install a Cool & Heat selector.

PCB
Push the '●' button
Max. Step1 760 1020
RPM Step2 780 1050
Start the Static pressure compensation mode :
Save the selected option value in EEPROM Step3 800 1130

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Function
6.2 Cycle Deta View 6.3 Overall Defrost Mode
4.17 Cycle Data View
This
Thisfunction is intended
function is intended to identify
to identify the Cycle
the Cycle data of
data of ODU, ODU,
which whichon.
is running is running on. mode setting method
The
The7 7Segment
Segment isisdisplay
display
26 26 different
different cycle cycle
data. data.

Basic Part
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5
CycleCycle
data data
viewview function
function setting
setting methodmethod

Master unit PCB DIP


Master unitswitch on : No.5
PCB DIP switch on : No.5 Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "Func"
Push the '●' button
Select the mode
Select using ‘ȯ’,
the mode ‘ȭ’ Button
using : “SVC”
'▶', '◀' Button : "SVC"

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Push the ‘●’ button Push the '●' button Select the Function using '▶', '◀' Button : "Fn4"
Push the '●' button
Select the Function
Select using ‘ȯ’,
the Function using‘ȭ’ Button : : “Se
'▶', '◀' 7”
button : "Se7"
Push the ‘●’ button Push the '●' button Select the Option using '▶', '◀' Button : "on" ~ "oFF"
Push the '●' button

Self-diagnosis
Selecthethe
Selec Option
Option using
using '▶', '◀' :button
Button : "op1~op26"
: “op1~op26”

Function
‘ȯ’, ‘ȭ’
Push the ‘●’ button Push the '●' button
Overall defrost mode is set

Startthethe
Start Cyce
Cyce datadata
viewview fuction
fuction : Display
: Display the cyclethe cycle
data value selected
data value from the Segment.
selected from the Segment. mode setting

Outdoor Unit
Control
step Title 7-seg example seg_1 seg_2 seg_3 seg_4
- on: Operate overall defrost
op1 Current High Pressure P1 4321kPa 4 3 2 1 - off: Operate partial defrost
op2 Current low Pressure P2 1234kPa 1 2 3 4
op3 Inv 1 Pulse h1 120 1 2 0 Caution

Test Run Check


op4 Inv 2 Pulse h2 30 3 0 1. Ask an authorized technician to setting a function.
op5 fan rpm h3 110 1 1 0 2. ARUN***LTS4 models operate only overall defrost function.
op6 Subcooling degree T1 5.3 5 3
op7 Superheating degree T2 -4.5 - 4 5
op8 ODU temp. T3 10 1 0 0
op9 Suctino temp. T4 43.4 4 3 4 6.4 Refrigerant noise reduction mode

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


op10 Comp1 discharge temp. T5 150 1 5 0
op11 Comp2 discharge temp. T6 124 1 2 4 Refrigerant noise reduction mode setting method

Guide
op12 Liquid pipe temp. T7 10 1 0 0
op13 Sc_in T8 10 1 0 0 Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5
op14 Sc_out T9 10 1 0 0
op15 hex_total T10 10 1 0 0
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "SVC"

Key Components
op16 hex_hi T11 10 1 0 0
op17 hex_low T12 10 1 0 0 Push the '●' button
op18 Inlet pipe temp of IDU T13 -10° - 1 0 0
op19 main1 eev PLS1 1940 1 9 4 0 Select the Function using '▶', '◀' Button : "Se 8"
op20 main2 eev PLS2 32 3 2 Push the '●' button
op21 sc eev PLS3 16 1 6

On Boarding
op22 oil eev PLS4 50 5 0
Start the refrigerant noise reduction mode : On
op23 vi eev 1 PLS5 1350 1 3 5 0

PCB
op24 vi eev 2 PLS6 8 8
Normal mode (Fast cooling & Fast heating) : Off
op25 IDU running capacity IDU1 24k 2 4
Save the selected option value in EEROM
op26 Total number of IDU IDU2 10 1 0

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80 ELECTRICAL WIRING
6.5 Auto addressing Mode

ENGLISH
ELECTRICAL WIRING 79
TheThe
Procedure of Automatic Addressing

ENGLISH
■ The address of indoor units would be set by Automatic Addressing ■ Procedure of Automatic Addressing
Automatic Addressing

Basic Part
- Wait for 3 minutes after supplying power.
The address of indoor units would be set by Automatic Addressing Power On
(Master and Slave outdoor units, indoor units)
-- Wait
Press RED button of the outdoor units for 5 seconds. (SW01C)
for 3 minutes after supplying power.
- (Master
A “88” is indicated
and Slave on 7-segment
outdoor units, indoor units) LED of the outdoor unit PCB. Waiting 3 minutes
-- Press
For completing
RED button ofaddressing, 2~7forminutes
the outdoor units 5 seconds.are(SW01C)
required depending on numbers of con-

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
- Anected
“88” is indoor
indicatedunits
on 7-segment LED of the outdoor unit PCB.
-- For completing
Numbers addressing, 2~7
of connected minutes
indoor are whose
units required addressing
depending on isnumbers of connected
completed in-
are indicated for Press RED Button for 5 sec.
door units (SW01C)
30 seconds on 7-segment LED of the outdoor unit PCB
- Numbers of connected indoor units whose addressing is completed are indicated for 30 sec-
- ondsAfteroncompleting
7-segment LEDaddressing, address
of the outdoor unit PCBof each indoor unit is indicated on the wired
Automatic addressing start

Self-diagnosis
remote
- After controladdressing,
completing display window.
address of(CH01, CH02,
each indoor unitCH03, ……,
is indicated on CH06 : Indicated
the wired remote con-as numbers 7-segment LED = 88

Function
trol
of display window.
connected (CH01,
indoor CH02, CH03, ……, CH06 : Indicated as numbers of connected in-
units)
door units)

Don’t press RED Button


[Heat
[Heat Pump (MAIN PCB)]
Pump (MAIN PCB)] (SW01C)

Outdoor Unit
• Automatic addressing setting end

Control
DIP-SWITCH 7 - Segment
Numbers of indoor unit connection set whose
Waiting about 2~7 minutes addressing is completed are indicated for 30seconds
on 7-segment LED after completing setting
SW04C ( : cancel)

Test Run Check


SW03C (ඖ: forward)
7-segment LED NO Check the connections
SW02C (ඔ: backward)
SW01C ( ̻: confirm) = 88 of communication cable
SW01D (reset)

YES
Indoor address number is displayed on wired remote control or
! CAUTION

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


indoor unit display window. It is not an error message, will
disappeared when on/off button is pressed on remote control
• Caution
In replacement of the indoor unit PCB, always perform Automatic addressing setting again (At

Guide
ex) Display of 01, 02, ..., 15 means connection of 15 indoor units
1. Inthat time, please
replacement of check about unit
the indoor usingPCB,
Independent power module
always perform Automatic to any indoor unit.)
addressing setting again (At that
•time,
If power supply is not applied to the indoor unit,power
operation errorto occur. OK and Automatic addressing is completed normally.
please check about using Independent module any indoor unit.)
2. •IfAutomatic Addressing
power supply is not isapplied
only possible
to the on the master
indoor Unit.
unit, operation error occur.
3. •Automatic
AutomaticAddressing
Addressing has to be
is only performed
possible on after 3 minutes
the master Unit.to improve communication.

Key Components
4. Automatic Addressing has to be performed after 3 minutes to improve communication.

On Boarding
PCB
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6.6 Defrost/Snow removal Mode 6.7 Target Pressure(High/Low) Adjusting
mode setting method mode setting method

Basic Part
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5 Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5

Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "Func" Select the mode using '▶', '◀' Button : "Func"
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Select the Function using '▶', '◀' Button : "Fn6" Select the Function using '▶', '◀' Button : "Fn8"
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Select the Option using '▶', '◀' Button : "oFF", "op1" ~ "op3" Select the Option using '▶', '◀' Button : "HEAT", "COOL"
Push the '●' button Push the '●' button

Self-diagnosis
Function
Mode is set Select the Option using '▶', '◀' Button : "oFF", "op1" ~ "op4"
Push the '●' button

mode setting Target pressure is set

Outdoor Unit
setting Mode

Control
oFF Not setting
setting
op1 Snow removal mode
Purpose Condensing Evaporating
op2 Rapid defrost mode mode temperature temperature

Test Run Check


“Heat” “Cool” variation variation
op3 Snow removal mode. + Rapid defrost mode.
op1 Increase capacity Increase capacity -3 ℃ +2 ℃
op2 Decrease power consumption Increase capacity -1.5 ℃ -2 ℃
Caution op3 Decrease power consumption Decrease power consumption +2.5 ℃ -4 ℃
1. Ask an authorized technician to setting a function.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


op4 Decrease power consumption Decrease power consumption -4.5 ℃ -6 ℃
2. If do not use a function, set an off-mode.

Guide
Caution
1. Ask an authorized technician to setting a function.
2. If do not use a function, set an off-mode.

Key Components
3. Change a power consumption or capacity.

On Boarding
PCB
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Features
3. System Set-up
3. System Set-up
As Hydro Kit is designed to satisfy various installation environment, it is important to set up system correctly. If no
configured correctly, improper operation or degrade of performance can be expected.
7. Hydro Kit Control
As Hydro Kit is designed to satisfy various installation environment, it is important to set up system correctly. If
configured correctly, improper operation or degrade of performance can be expected.
3.1 DIP Switch Setting

6.8 Manual Oil Return Operation 3.1 DIP Switch


7.1 Setting
DIP Switch Setting
• Turn off electric power supply before setting dip switch.
There is risk of electric shock.
••Dip
Turnswitch is turned
off electric on supply
power when pulled
before down.
setting dip switch.
This function is used in recovering the oil level of the compressor through • Always set dipofswitch
power#6 to ON andsetting
#7 to dip
OFF.
recollecting the accumulated oil in the pipe There
· Turn isoff
risk
electricelectric shock.
supply before switch.
••IfDip
dip switch
There
switch is turned
is risk
is notelectric
of setonasshock.
below,pulled
when the unit may not
down.

Basic Part
· Dip switch is turned on when pulled down.
Setting the manual Oil Return function Disable the manual Oil Return function •operate
Always properly.
set dip switch #6 to ON and #7 to OFF.
· Always set dip switch #6 to ON and #7 to OFF.
•·If dip switch
If dip switchisis not
not set asbelow,
set as below,thethe
unitunit
x :may
may not not
OFF ●: On
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5 Automatically disabled after finishing operate
operateproperly.
properly.
oil return function Dip switch setting
Description Function Default
: OFF●:
xx: OFF ●: On

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "Svc" On
1 2 Dip
3 switch
4 5 setting
6 7 8
Push the '●' button Dip switch setting
Description Function Default
Description 1 x 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Master
Function Default

Group Control
Select the Function using '▶', '◀' button : "SE5" 1
x● 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Slave
Master ○
Push the '●' button Group Control

Self-diagnosis
●x x x Master
Floor heating
Slave only ○
Group Control

Function
x x Floor heating only
Display to 'o1' and Oil Return Start Installation ●● x Floor heating + HotSlave
water + solar booster
Installation ● x Floor heating + Hot water + solar booster
Scene xx ●
x FloorFloor
heating + Hotonly
heating water ○
Scene x ● Floor heating + Hot water ○
Installation ●●●●●
x Floor heating HotHotwater
+ Hot
water only
water
only + solar booster
Scene High
Hightemperature
Floor heating + operation
Hot water

Outdoor Unit
Emergency
Emergency x ● xx temperature operation ○○○

Control
6.9 Manual Defrost Operation operation
operation ● ● ●
● Low temperature
Low Hot water operation
temperature only
operation
Water pump
Water pump
Emergency x xx Water
Waterpump
pumpcontrolled
High temperature with
controlled with HydroKitKit
Hydro
operation ○
This function is used in defrosting of HEX control
control
operation ● ●
● Water pump NOT controlled with Hydro Kit
Water pump NOT controlled
Low temperature operation with Hydro Kit

Test Run Check


Antifreeze ● x Nomal operation mode (connect short key) ○
Antifreeze Nomal
Wateroperation
pump mode (connectwithshort key)
x ●● x ● operationcontrolled Hydro Kit
Water pump
operation mode

Setting the manual defrost function Disable the manual defrost function Antifreeze mode (disconnect short key)
operation
control mode Antifreeze operation mode (disconnect short key)
Thermostat ● ● ● x Water pump NOT controlled
Thermostat NOT installedwith Hydro Kit ○ ○
Automatically disabled after finishing
Master unit PCB DIP switch on : No.5
manual defrost Thermostat
conncetion
Antifreeze ● x x ● NomalThermostat
operation
ThermostatNOT
mode installedshort key)
(connect
installed ○○
conncetion Thermostat
operation mode ● ● ● Antifreeze operation modeinstalled
(disconnect short key)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Select the mode using '▶', '◀' button : "Svc"
Thermostat NOT installed
※Thermostat
Push the '●' button ※ short x ○
shortkey
key

Guide
conncetion ● Thermostat installed
Select the Function using '▶', '◀' button : "SE6" Caution
After adding brine(Anti-freeze) only the Water circuit can be set to
Push the '●' button ※ short key After
Anti adding
Freeze mode.brine(Anti-freeze) only the Water circuit can be set to Anti
Freeze mode.

Key Components
Otherwise the product may malfunction due to freezing and bursting.
Display to 'dEF' and Defrost Start Otherwise the product may malfunction due to freezing and bursting.
After adding brine(Anti-freeze) only the Water circuit can be set to An
Freeze mode.
Caution
DoOtherwise the productduring
not add brine(Anti-freeze) may malfunction due to freezing and bursting
Hot water mode.
Do not add brine(Anti-freeze) during Hot water mode.

On Boarding
PCB
Do not add brine(Anti-freeze) during Hot water mode.
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Features Temperature Range Setting
7.2 Remote controller Setting Features
3.2 Remote controller Setting · Function Code 11 : Setting Air Temperature in Cooling Mode
3.2 Remote controller Setting
Summary
Summary Determine cooling setting temperature range when air temperature is selected as setting temperature.
Only available when remote air temperature sensor is connected.
Summary Example of Fuction Code Display

Basic Part
Example of Fuction Code Display Only available when remote air temperature sensor is connected.
· Accessory PQRSTA0 should be installed.
· Also, Function Code 03 should be set properly.
Function Code Value #1 Value #2
· Function Code 12 : Setting Leaving Water Temperature in Cooling Mode
Common Setting
Common Setting Function Code Value #1 Value #2 Determine cooling setting temperature range when leaving water temperature is selected as setting

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
·F unction Code 01 : Test Run
• Function Code 01 : Test Run temperature.
Test Common
runTest
should be
run should Setting
performed
be performedwhenwhen charging
charging thethe additional
additional refrigerant
refrigerant is required.
is required. Thebeunit
The unit must mustinbe op-
operated
erated Cooling
in Cooling modemode
when the
whenrefrigerant is being charged.
the refrigerant is beingTestcharged.
run instantlyTest
makes
runtheinstantly
unit operate in Cooling
makes modeoperate
the unit Water condensation on the floor
• Function Code 01 : Test Run
in Coolingfor 18 minutes.
mode for be
18 performed
minutes. when charging the additional refrigerant is required. The unit must be operated in · While the unit operates in cooling mode it is very important to keep leaving water temperature higher
Test run should
·Note:
Note :Cooling • mode
If youIf you press
press any
whenanythe kind ofof
button
refrigerant
kind isduring
button being this mode,
charged.
during Test
this Test
mode,Run modeRun
runTest will makes
instantly be finished.
mode the
willunit
beoperate
finished.in Cooling mode than 16°C(60°F). Otherwise, dew condensation can occur on the floor.
• After the unit operates under Test run mode for 18 minutes, it will be turned off automatically

Self-diagnosis
for·18Afterminutes.
the unit operates under Test run mode for 18 minutes, it will be turned off automatically · If floor is in humid environment, do not set leaving water temperature below 18°C(64°F).

Function
• Function Code 02 : Disable 3 minute Delay
Note: • If you
· Function Code
Only 02press any kind
: Disable of button
3 inminute during this mode, Test Run mode will be finished.
Delay
•used
Afterforthe
an inspection
unit operates aunder
factory.
Test run mode for 18 minutes, it will be turned off automatically Water condensation on the radiator
Only used for an inspection in a factory. · While the unit operates in cooling mode cold water may not flow to the radiator. If cold water enters
• Function Code 03 : Remote Air Sensor Connection
• Function Code 02 : Disable 3 minute Delay
If remote
· Function Code air
03sensor is connected
: Remote to control
Airin Sensor the unit by room air temperature, the connection information should
Connection to the radiator, dew generation on the surface of the radiator can occur.
Only used for
be notified an inspection
to the unit. a factory.
If remote air sensor is connected to control the unit by room air temperature, the connection information · Function Code 13 : Setting Air Temperature in Heating Mode
Note
• Function Codeto03
: If remote air :sensor
unit.is connected
Remote Air SensorbutConnection
this function code is not set correctly, the unit can not be controlled

Outdoor Unit
should be notified the Determine heating setting temperature range when air temperature is selected as setting temperature.
byair
room air temperature.
Note :If Iremote sensor is connected to control
but the
thisunit by room air temperature, the connection information
can notshould

Control
f remote air sensor is connected function code is not set correctly, the unit be
be notified Code
• controlled
Function to the04unit.
: Celsius/Fahrenheit Switching
by room air temperature. Only available when remote air temperature sensor is connected.
Note
Temperature is displayed
: If remote in is
air sensor Celsius or Fahrenheit.
connected but this function code is not set correctly, the unit can not be controlled
· Accessory PQRSTA0 should be installed.
· Function Codeby room
04 :air temperature.
Celsius/Fahrenheit Switching
• Function Code 05 : Setting Temperature Selection
Temperature iscan
displayed in Celsius · Also, Function Code 03 should be set properly.
The unit be operated accordingor Fahrenheit.
to air temperature or leaving water temperature. The selection for setting
• Function Code 04 : Celsius/Fahrenheit Switching

Test Run Check


temperature as air temperature or leaving water temperature is determined. · Function Code 14 : Setting Leaving Water Temperature in Heating Mode
Temperature
· Function Code 05is :displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Setting Temperature Selection
Note : Air temperature as setting temperature is ONLY available when Remote Air Sensor Connection is enabled Determine heating setting temperature range when leaving water temperature is selected as setting
The •unit can and
Function
be
Code
operated
05 : Code
Function according
Setting
to 02.
03 Temperature
is set as air Selection
temperature or leaving water temperature. The selection for
temperature.
settingThetemperature
unit can beas air temperature
operated according to orairleaving waterortemperature
temperature leaving wateristemperature.
determined.The selection for setting
• Function Code 06 : Auto Dry Contact · Function Code 15 : Setting Sanitary Tank Leaving Water Temperature
Note :temperature
A
This functionas
ir temperature air temperature
enables
asthe
setting or leaving
temperature
Dry Contact water
to operate temperature
isunder
ONLY Auto Run is
available determined.
mode
when Remote Air Sensor Connection is
or Manual mode with remote controller.
Note
enabled and Function
: Air temperature Code
as setting 03 is set asis 02. Determine heating setting temperature range of water tank leaving water.
If thermostat is used, value should temperature
be changed from ONLY
"2" to available
"1". when Remote Air Sensor Connection is enabled

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


and Function Code 03 is set as 02.
· Function Code Code
• Function 06 : 07
Auto Dry Contact
: Address Setting Only available when sanitary water tank temperature sensor is installed.
This •function
Function CodeController
06the

Guide
When Central
enables : Auto
is Dry
Dry Contact
installed,
Contact address assigning
to operate is setAuto
under by this
Runfunction.
mode or Manual mode with remote · Sanitary water tank and sanitary water tank kit should be installed.
This function
controller. enables the Dry value
Contact to operate under Auto Run mode or Manual mode with remote controller.
• Function Code 08 : Override Setting should be changed from "2" to "1".
If thermostat is used, · DIP switch No. 2 and 3 should be set properly.
If thermostat is used, value should be changed from "2" to "1".
Override master/slave selection function is to prevent the unitʼs different mode operation. If the unit is set as the
· Function Code 07 : Address Setting
slave, it blocks a change of opposite operating mode(cooling/heating).
When• Function Code 07 : is
Central Controller Address Setting
installed, address assigning is set by this function. Temperature Control Parameter Setting and Etc
h To Central
When use override master/slave
Controller selection
is installed, function
address is only possible
assigning when
is set by thisunits are connected in series to the
function.

Key Components
· Function Code 22 : Setting Cut-off Temperature in Cooling Mode (FCU setting included)
· Function outdoor
Code 08 unit.: Override Setting
• Function Code 08selection
: Overridefunction
Setting is to prevent the unit's different mode operation. If the unit is set Determine leaving water temperature when the unit is turned off. This function is used for preventing
Override master/slave
• Function Code 09 : Water Pump Test Run
as theOverride itmaster/slave isselectionoffunction
PumpisTest
to prevent theshould
unitʼsbe
different mode operation. If the unit is set as the condensation on the floor in cooling mode.
After water
slave, pipe work
blocks done, Water
a change opposite Run mode
operating mode(cooling/heating).
slave, it blocks
performed to a change
check of water
whether opposite operating
circulation mode(cooling/heating).
is normal. - Value #1 : cut-off temperature. Value #1 is valid when Value #2 is '00 (that means, FCU is installed)'.
※T o use override master/slave selection function is only possible when units are connected in series to - Value #2 : determines if FCU is installed or not. '01' means 'FCU is NOT installed', and '00' means 'FCU
To use override master/slave selection function is only possible when units are connected in series to the
thehoutdoor unit.
outdoor
Copyright unit.
©2011 LG Electronics. Inc. All right reserved. - 15 - is installed.'
LGE Internal Use Only

On Boarding
Only Code
· Function for training
09and:service
Waterpurposes
Pump Test Run - Example : If Value #1 is set as '10' and Value #2 is '01' and actually FCU is NOT installed in the water
• Function Code 09 : Water Pump Test Run loop, the unit stops operation in cooling mode when the leaving water temperature is below
After water pipe work is done,
is done,Water
WaterPump
Pump Test Run mode
modeshould
shouldbebe

PCB
After water pipe work Test Run
performed to check whether water 10℃(50°F).
performed to check whether watercirculation
circulationisis normal.
normal.
- Example : If Value #1 is set as '10' and Value #2 is '00' and actually FCU is installed in the water loop,
the unit does NOT stop operation in cooling mode when the leaving water temperature is
Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics. Inc. All right reserved. - 15 -
LGE Internal Use Only below 10℃(50°F).
Only for training and service purposes

200 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 201


Features
Features
· Function Code 2B : Setting sanitary water heating timers
NOTICE
FCU Installation Determine
• Functiontime
Codeduration : Operation
2B : Setting time and
sanitary water stop
heating time of sanitary tank heating
timers
FCU
· Installation
If FCU is used, 2way valve should be installed and connected to the Main PCB assembly 1. Determine
- Value #1 oftime durationCode
Function : Operation time and
2B : This timestop time ofdefines
duration sanitary how
tank heating
long sanitary tank heating can be
• If IFCU
· is used,
f Value #2 is2way
set valve should
as '00' but be installed
FCU and connected
or 2way to theinstalled,
valve is NOT Main PCBthe
assembly 1. not operate normally.
unit may - Value #1 of Function Code 2B : This time duration defines how long sanitary tank heating can be
continued.
• If Value #2 is set as ʼ00ʼ but FCU or 2way valve is NOT installed, the unit may not operate normally. continued.
- Value #2 of Function Code 2B : This time duration defines how long sanitary tank heating can be

Basic Part
· Function Code 23, 24, and 25 : Setting Weather-dependent operation - Value #2 of Function Code 2B : This time duration defines how long sanitary tank heating can be stopped.
stopped. It is also regarded as time gap between sanitary tank heat-
It is also regarded as time gap between sanitary tank heating cycle.
• Function Code 23, 24, operation
Weather-dependent and 25 : Setting
is thatWeather-dependent
the unit automatically operation
adjusts target temperature (leaving water or
- Example of timing chart : ing cycle.
Weather-dependent
room air) according operation is that theairunit
to the outdoor automatically adjusts target temperature (leaving water or room air)
temperature.
- Example of timing chart :
according
- Value to#1 the
andoutdoor
Value air
#2 temperature.
of Function Code 23 : range of outdoor air temperature
--Value
Value#1 #1
andand
Value #2 of#2Function
Value CodeCode
of Function 23 : range
24 : of outdoor
range air temperature target room air temperature
of auto-adjustable
-- V
 alue
Value #1 and
#1 and Value
Value #2 of#2 of Function
Function Code 24 Code 25 of: range
: range of auto-adjustable
auto-adjustable target
target room air leaving water tempera-
temperature

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Sanitary tank
ture#1 and Value #2 of Function Code 25 : range of auto-adjustable target leaving water temperature
- Value heating is enabled

Note: Weather-dependent
Note : Weather-dependent operation
operation is applied
is applied for heating
for heating mode only.
mode only.
Sanitary tank
Auto-Adjustable heating is required
Target Temperature Temperature profile 2B.02 2B.01 2B.02 2B.01 2B.02

Self-diagnosis
of Weather-dependent Sanitary tank
operation

Function
heating operation
Value #1 of
Function Code
24 or 25

Value #2 of Time
Function Code
24 or 25

Outdoor Unit
· Function
• FunctionCode Code2C2C: :Setting
Setting water flowrate
water flow rate

Control
Outdoor Determine
Determine thethedifference
difference between targetinlet
between target inlet water
water temperature
temperature and outlet
and target targetwater
outlet water temperature
temperature from from
Value #1 of Value #2 of air temperature
Function Code 23 Function Code 23 water
water flowflow rate.
rate.
- Value#1#1ofofFunction
- Value Function Code
Code2C2C: Water
: Water flowflow
rate rate
whichwhich
flows to HydrotoKit.
flows Hydro Kit.
• Function Code 28 and 29 : Setting control parameter for Sanity water heating operation * Sanitary water = Domestic Hot Water
·Descriptions
Function Code 28 and 29 : Setting control parameter for Sanity water heating operation * Sanitary water = Domestic Hot Water
for each parameters are as following.

Test Run Check


- Descriptions for each Code
Value #1 of Function parameters are as following.
28 : temperature gap from Value #2 of Function Code 28. • Function
· Function Code
Code 2E2Eand
and2F2F :: Changing thermal
Changing thermal on/off
on/off temperature
temperature
- -Value
Value#2#1ofofFunction
FunctionCode Code2828 : temperature
: maximum gap from Value #2 of Function Code 28.
temperature. Select
Select Thermal
Thermal on/off Temperature
on/off Temperature gap.
gap.
- Value #2 of Function Code 28 : maximum
- Example : If Value #1 is set as ʻ5ʼ and Value #2 temperature.
is set as ʼ50ʼ, then water tank heating will be started when
- Examplethe : If water
Valuetank
#1 istemperature
set as '5' and Value45°C(113°F).
is below #2 is set as '50', then water tank heating will be started 2E : Room Air temperature 2F : Leaving Water temperature &
when the water tank temperature is below 45°C(113°F). 2E : Room Air temperature 2F Sanitary
:L tankWater
 eaving water (DHW) temperature
temperature &
- Value #1 of Function Code 29 : temperature gap from target sanitary water temperature. Sanitary tank waterTh(DHW) temperature

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


- Value #1 of Function Code 29 : temperature gap from target sanitary water temperature. Th On Th Off Th On Off
- Value #2 of Function Code 29 : Determining heating demand priority between sanitary water tank heating
- Value #2 of Function Code 29and :D under
etermining heating demand priority between sanitary water tank
floor heating. 0 Th On
-0.5°C Th Off
1.5°C 0 -2°C Th On 2°C Th Off

Guide
- Example : If userʼs target temperature heating
is setand under
as ʼ50ʼ andfloor
Valueheating.
#1 is set as ʻ3ʼ, then water tank heating will 1 4°C 6°C 1 -6°C 4°C
0 -0.5℃ 1.5℃ 0 -2℃ 2℃
- Examplebe : Ifturned
user'sofftarget
whentemperature is set as '50'
the water temperature and Value
is above #1 is set Water
53°C(127°F). as '3', tank
thenheating
water tank heating
will be 2 2°C 4°C 2 -2°C 4°C
turned
will beon turned
when the off water
whentemperature is below 50°C(122°F).
the water temperature is above 53°C(127°F). Water tank heating 1 3
4℃-1°C 6℃
1°C 3
1 -1°C
-6℃ 1°C
4℃
- Example : If Value
will be#2turned
is set as
on ʻ0ʼ,
whenthatthe
means
waterheating priorityisisbelow
temperature on sanitary water heating, In this case the
50°C(122°F). 2 2℃ 4℃ 2 -2℃ 4℃
- Exampleunder floor #2
canisnotsetbeasheated
'0', thatwhile sanitary water heating. Onsanitary
the other hand, if the Value
In this#2

Key Components
: If Value means heating priority is on water heating,
is set asthe
ʻ1ʼ, under
that means heating
not priority is onwhile
undersanitary
floor heating, sanitary tank canother
not be 3 -1℃ 1℃ 3 -1℃ 1℃
case floor can be heated water heating. On the hand, • Function Code 30 : Remote Controller Program Version
heated
if thewhile
Valueunder
#2 isfloor
set heating.
as '1', that means heating priority is on under floor heating, sanitary Display Remote Controller Program Version.

NOTICE tank can not be heated while under floor heating. · Function Code 30 : Remote Controller Program Version
Sanitary water heating does not operate when it is disabled.
Display Remote Controller Program Version.
Sanitary water heating does not operate when it is disabled. Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics. Inc. All right reserved. - 18 -
Enabling
Enabling //Disabling
Disablingsanitary
sanitarywater
waterheating
heatingtotooperate
operateis is
determined by by
pushing button. LGE Internal Use Only

On Boarding
determined pushing button. Only for training and service purposes
When
When iconisisdisplayed
icon displayed on
on the
the remote
remote controller,
controller, sanitary
sanitary water
water heating
heatingisisenabled.
enabled.

PCB
(by
(by button
button input
inputororscheduler
schedulerprogramming)
programming)

Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics. Inc. All right reserved. - 17 -


LGE Internal Use Only
Only for training and service purposes

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Ⅴ. Test Run Check
1. Precheck 206
2. Dip Switch Setting 212
3. Operation Check 213
4. Standard Thickness Table
of Piping NBR Insulation 214
1. Precheck

1.1 Checks Before Test Run 1.2 Precaution during checking of the inverter compressor

Check to see whether there is any refrigerant leakage, and slack of power or communication While supplying the power, high voltage is supplied to the power supply of the inverter, please
1 1

Basic Part
cable. do not touch the inverter power section. (There is a risk of electric shock)

Confirm that 500 V megger shows 2.0 MΩ or more between power supply terminal block and Please shut off the main power when checking. And please check with tester.
ground. Do not operate in the case of 2.0 MΩ or less. After cutting off main power, please wait 10 minutes. Open mainboard installed on the panel,
NOTE : Never carry out megaohm check over terminal control board. Otherwise the control 2 please make sure the voltage across the DC LINK voltage is less than 20V.
board would be broken. Since LED has no relationship with capacity charge voltage, please work after checking the

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Immediately after mounting the unit or after leaving it turned off for an extended length voltage across the DC LINK voltage.
2 of time, the resistance of the insulation between the power supply terminal board and
the ground may decrease to approx. 2 MΩ as a result of refrigerant accumulating in
the internal compressor.
If the insulation resistance is less than 2 MΩ, turning on the main power supply and

Self-diagnosis
energizing the crankcase heater for more than 6 hours will cause the refrigerant to

Function
evaporate, increasing the insulation resistance.

Check if high/low pressure common pipe, liquid pipe and gas pipe valves are fully opened.
3
NOTE: Be sure to tighten caps.

Outdoor Unit
Check if there are any problems in automatic addressing or not:

Control
4 Check and confirm that there are no error messages in the display of indoor units or remote
controls and LED in outdoor units.

Test Run Check


when cutting main power of the Multi V
· Always apply main power of the outdoor unit during use of product
(cooling season/heating season).
· Always apply power before 4 hours to heat the crank case heater where performing test run after
installation of product. It may result in burning out of the compressor if not preheating the crank case
with the electrical heater for more than 4 hours.(In case of the outdoor temperature below 10℃)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
Preheat of compressor
· Start preheat operation for 4 hours after supplying main power.

Key Components
· In case that the outdoor temperature is low, be sure to supply power 4 hours before operation so that
the heater is heated(insufficient heating may cause damage of the compressor.)

On Boarding
PCB
206 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 207
1.3 Check list of the installation Checklist Problem
1.3 설치 작업에 대한 점검 사항 Check the insulation procedure of main pipe and branch pipe
· It must be insulated to the part of branch pipe Condensation on
· Please use the insulation(EPDM) in the insulation table. the pipe

Basic Part
· There must be no gap between insulation and pipe.
Installation No cooling/heating

Basic Part
Charging the refrigerant considering the pipe diameter and length.
& Piping Error code : CH34
· Please follow the method in the installation guide
Noise in Cooling mode
Did the installation and insulation process of drain pipe be con-
Leakage and conden-

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
ducted normally?

Multi V Ⅳ 개요
메인Mainboard
보드 sation
· Check the working status of drain pump
Did you use the cable diameter of the main power supply and
메인 보드 Stop by error
the capacity of the switch according to regulations?
Noise Filter Fire by overheating
· Check the connection in ordering to R,S,T,N.

Self-diagnosis
Power line

자가진단기능
Did you do appropriate ground connection of outdoor unit? Electric shock by

Function
External보드
익스터널 Board
· Do not connect to gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod and inappropriate ground
익스터널 보드
Main power telephone ground wire. connection
supply Did you comply with the limits for a length of the power line and
terminal block communication line? Stop by error

실외기 제어
ex) maximum length : 220m (total pipe length 1000m)

Outdoor Unit
Control
Did you check the specification of the communication line?
Stop by error
(VCTF-SB 1.0~1.5mm²)
Stop by error in

시운전 점검
Did you use the shield wire for communication line? case of

Test Run Check


using multi core wire
Checklist Problem Communi- Did you check the distance between the communication line and
Check the procedures for selecting the connection of the indoor cation Line the power supply line?
unit and outdoor unit. 현장문제해결 & Power
· Maximum number of indoor units that are connected. It is not working line Current capacity of power line Spacing
· Range of connectable indoor units capacity : 50~130% of Error code : CH51

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Outdoor units total capacity (Capacity of con- 10A 300mm Stop by error

Guide
· Driving range : 10~130% of outdoor units total capacity nected indoor units 50A 500mm
100 V or more
주요 부품 점검

is over.)
100A 1,000mm
※C
 apacity of the indoor unit, it is recommended a combination of
Installation 100% for the capacity of the outdoor unit. Exceed 100A 1,500mm
& Piping

Key Components
Whether to comply with the limits for refrigerant piping length
Please check the wrong wiring connection. Stop by error
PCB 온보딩

Total Pipe length 1,000m


(Cooling Mode) It is Stop by error(CH34)
Longest piping length (Equivalent) 200m Please open the service valve of refrigerant pipe.
not cooling Before Compressor damage
Longest piping length after 1st branching 90m (Heating Mode) It is operation Please turn on the power of outdoor unit for minimum 4 hours
Compressor damage
not heating before operation.

On Boarding
Level difference between ODU ~ IDU 110m

PCB
Level difference between IDU ~ IDU 40m 37
MULTI V SERIES_ 137

208 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK 37


_ 209
1.4 Check list of additional charging of refrigerant 1.5 Procedure
1.5 실내기of commissioning
주소설정 및 and setting
시운전 순서 of the indoor unit address
Additional charging of refrigerant is conducted in order to below when installing
If you do not follow the instructions below, it is possible the compressor burn out. ODU : On
실외기 전원

Basic Part
Caution In case of excessive charging, you will damage your system.
IDU : On
실내기 전원
Calculation of pipe length and additional

서비스•유지보수 가이드북
charging refrigerant.

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
(Leakage check for IDU and pipe must Waiting for분
3 minutes.
Leakage check 대기
conducted at 3.8MPa for 24 hours)

Vacuum (over 1 hour at 5 Torr)


No
Check the blink of

Self-diagnosis
메인 아니요 Check the mainboard of ODU
LED on mainboard.
실외기 메인 보드점검 실내 외기간 통신선 연결 상태 자동 체크

Function
보드의 가
Service Valve check (Do not open the service valve) 깜빡입니까
*Auto check of communication line status between IDU and ODU
Yes

Charging Push the
붉은색 red button
버튼을 초 이상
for over누르세요
5 seconds.
Completed charging Incompleted charging

Outdoor Unit
Control
Open the service valve Close the valve of refrigerant tank 제어보드의 세그먼트 에“ ”이 자동 주소
Display the ’88’ on LED
표시됩니다 Auto addressing Start
설정 시작 실외기 실내기 교체시 자동주소 설정해 주세요

Operation Open the service valve


88

Test Run Check


분 대기
Waiting for 10~15 minutes.
Check the operation Operation
Liquid Pipe Diameter(mm) Additional Charging Refrigerant(kg/m) ·Auto addressing Completed
“ ”표시 해제 됨
ø6.35 0.022 After cooling, charging the additional ·D완료된
isplay the
실내기 number
대수 of
표시IDU that
ø9.52 0.061 Sign off the ‘88’ on LED
refrigerant to service valve in low pressure addressing completed for 30
ø12.7 0.118 seconds

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


gas side 각 실내기의 주소가 실내기의 표시창 무선리모컨 사용 시 이나 유선 리모컨 표시창에
ø15.88 0.173 유선 리모컨의
88 실내기 주소 확인 나타납니다
ø19.05 0.266

Guide
예 실외기에 실의 실내기가 조립된 경우 실내기 유선 리모컨 또는
ø22.2 0.354 통신선 및 check the IDU address of wired 표시창에 으로 나타납니다 이러한 실내기 주소번호는
ø25.4 0.48
Check the operation
전원선 remote control 에러표시가 아니며 리모컨의 운전 정지 버튼을 누르면 사라집니다
연결상태 점검
check the connection of
모든 실내기의 주소 설정이 완료되었으면 리모컨으로 각각의 실내기를 운전하여
communication
실내기 line and
<The correction factor of refrigerant(IDU)> unit : kg power나타나지
주소가
supply line
시운전 실내기 및 실외기의 운전상태를 확인하세요
않을경우에는

Key Components
Capacity(kW) 2 2.3 3.2 4 5.2 6 7.3 8.3 10 11 13 14.5 16 23 25 29 32 52
IDU Type 통신선 및 전원선 test run
Ceiling concealed duct(Low static duct) - 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.37 0.37 0.37 - - - - - - - - - - - 연결상태를 점검하세요
Ceiling concealed duct(High static duct) - - - - 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.62 0.62 1.00 - 1.00 - -
Wall mounted - 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.28 0.28 0.28 - - - - - - - - - - 반드시 시운전 시간 이전에 주전원을 투입하여 압축기 히터가 가열되도록 하세요
1way cassette 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.290.29 0.29 - - - - - - - - - - - 충분히 가열되지 않으면 압축기 소손의 원인이 됩니다
2way cassette - - - - 0.16 0.16 0.16 - 주의 실외기가 대 이상인 경우 슬레이브 딥 스위치를 확인하여 맞게 설정하시기 바랍니다 참조
4way cassette - 0.48
0.25 0.25 0.32 0.32 0.84# 0.48
0.48 0.84# 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.64 - 미설정시 제품이 정상적으로 작동하지 않거나 의 원인이 됩니다

On Boarding
Art cool - 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.29 0.29 -
Floor standing - 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.37 0.37 0.37 -

PCB
PAC IDU - - - - - 0.59 1.32 - 1. Turn on the main power supply for 4 hours before test run,
Fresh Air intake Unit - - - - - 0.62 1.00 1.00 -
DX ECO V - - - 0.20 0.20 0.20
please be sure to heat the heater of compressor.
Hydro-kit(Medium Temp.) - - - - - 1.60 2.40 2. Please set correctly the SLAVE DIP switch of ODU if a number of ODU is more than 2
40
Hydro-kit(High Temp.) - - - - - 1.00

210 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 211


140 _WHISEN SYSTEM
2. Dip Switch Setting 3. Operation Check

■ Slave ODU Setting(If single, the contents of master ODU will be applied) 1. Please start after the automatic address setting and checklist checking.
2. M
 ake sure that IDU and ODU is operating normally. If unknown noise because of
liquid compression can be heard in the compressor, stop operation immediately and
Dip Switch Setting note wait until pressure stabilizes, please restart.
3. Please check the operation of the outdoor unit equivalent while operating by adding

Basic Part
one by one indoor unit.
You must set the Slave 1 ODU 4. Please check out the cold wind(hot wind in heating mode) from the outlet of the air
side of the IDU.
5. By adjusting the wind direction and air volume of the IDU, please make sure that the
functions are normal

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
You must set the Slave 2 ODU

Self-diagnosis
Function
You must set the Slave 3 ODU

Outdoor Unit
Control
Test Run Check
Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
212 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 213
4. Standard Thickness Table of Piping NBR Insulation

Cooling place No Cooling place


1. General place 2. Special place 3. General place 4. Terrible condition
ø6.35
Liquid Over 9t Over 9t Over 9t Over 9t
ø9.52
Pipe
Overø12.7 Over 13t Over 13t Over 13t Over 13t Ⅵ. Trouble Shooting Guide
ø9.52
ø12.7
1. The phenomena from main component failure 216
ø15.88
Over 13t 2. Outdoor Unit EEV 217
ø19.05 Over 19t Over 19t
3. Phase Bridge Diode Checking Method 220
ø22.22
4. Inverter IPM Checking Method 221
ø25.4
Gas Over 25t 5. Fan IPM Checking Method 222
Pipe ø28.58
6. Pressure Sensor(High/Low Pressure Sensor) 224
ø31.75 7. Solenoid Valve 225
ø34.9 8. Reverse Valve 226
ø38.1 Over 19t 9. Temperature Sensor 226
Over 25t Over 25t
ø41.3 10. Inverter Compressor 227
ø44.45 11. Outdoor Fan & Fan Motor 228
ø53.98 Over 32t 12. Compressor Specification 229

1. General place : IDU is operating with the pipe passing in indoor.


- Apartment, Classroom, Office, Store, Hospital, and etc.
2. Special place
In cooling mode, Temperature/Humidity big difference between upper and lower part of room
because of high ceiling height
- Church, Auditorium, Theater, Lobby, and etc.
In cooling mode, high temperature/humidity of inner ceiling
- bathroom, locker room of swimming pool
3. General place : IDU is not operating with pipe passing in indoor.
- corridor(dormitory, school, and etc)
4. Terrible condition(Include all of the following conditions)
- IDU is not operating with pipe passing in indoor
- Always humid place and no indoor air flow to outside of refrigerant pipe.

Above insulation thickness is standard when the thermal conductivity is 0.035W/m℃.

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1. The phenomena from main component failure 2. Outdoor Unit EEV

Checking Method for Key Components


· The phenomena from main component failure
2.1
2.3 Electronic ExpansionValve
Electronic Expansion Valve
Component Phenomenon Cause Check method and Trouble shooting
Checking Method for Key Components
Compressor Not operating Motor insulation Check resistance between terminals and Brown
broken chassis 2.3 Electronic Expansion Valve White

Basic Part
Red ø1
Strainer clogged Change strainer Red M
Red ø3
Oil leakage Check oil amount after opening oil port Brown
Orange
Blue White
Stop during running Motor insulation failure Check resistance between terminals and Red ø1 ø2 ø4
chassis Orange Red M

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Red ø3 Yellow Brown Blue
Abnormal noise R-S-T misconnection Check compressor R-S-T connection Yellow Orange
Blue
during running
ø2 ø4
Orange
Outdoor High pressure error Motor failure, Check the fan operation to confirm proper
·• Pulse
Pulse signal
signaloutput
outputvalue andand
value valve operation
valve operation Yellow Brown Blue
fan in cooling mode bad ventilation around motor functioning. Switch OFF the outdoor Yellow

Self-diagnosis
operation outdoor heat ex- unit and remove obstacles, if any, around Output state

Function
Output(ø) No.
Output state
changer the HEX. Check connector Output(ø) No. 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Outdoor Heating failure, fre- Bad connector Check resistance between terminals • Pulse ø1
signal output value
ON and valve operation
ON OFF ON
EEV quent defrosting contact ø1 ON ON OFF ON
ø2 ON Output ON
state ON OFF
Output(ø) No.
No operation sound Coil failure Service necessary ø2 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 4 OFF

Outdoor Unit
ø3 OFF OFF ON OFF

Control
after switching ON ø1 ø3 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
ø4 OFF OFF OFF ON
the power supply
ø2 ø4 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON
Heating failure, EEV clogged Service necessary • Output
ø3
pulse sequence
OFF OFF ON OFF
frozen outdoor heat - In valve close state: 4 ’ 3 ’ 2 ’ 1 ’ 4

Test Run Check


exchanger part ø4 OFF OFF OFF ON
- In valve open state: 1 ’ 2 ’ 3 ’ 4 ’ 1
· Output pulse sequence
Low pressure error EEV clogged • Output
- In valve pulse
closesequence
* 1. If EEV open angle does not change, all of output phase will be OFF
state: 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4
or discharge tem- 2. If output phase is different or continuously in the ON state, motor will not operate smoothly and start
- In- Invalve
valve close state:
open
vibrating. state:4 1’ →3 ’22→’ 13’→ 4 4 → 1
perature error
* 1.- In
If valve
EEV openopenstate:
angle1 ’ 2 ’ not
does 3 ’ 4change,
’1 all of output phase will be OFF
•* EEV
2. valve
If Ifoutput operation
phase is does
different or continuously
all of output in the will
ONbestate,
OFF motor will not operate smoothly and

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


1. EEV open angle not change, phase
When system fault occurs, the error code is displayed on the indoor unit display or remote control 2. If output
start phase is different or continuously in the ON state, motor will not operate smoothly and start
vibrating.
vibrating. - At power ON, open angle signal of 1400 pulses out-

Guide
display. The trouble shooting guide is available in the service manual. put and valve position is set to ⓐ
· When CH05/53/11 ERROR occurs, check if auto-addressing has done and communication wiring Valve If valve operates smoothly, no noise and vibration
is ok. • EEV
· EEVvalve
open operation
valve close
operation occurs and if valve is closed. noise occurs.
Angle
- At- Noise
power
-A
from
 t power
EEV can
ON, open ON,anglebesignal
open
confirmed by touching
of 1400
angle pulses
signal
the
of out-
1400
putEEVand surface with
valve position a screw driver
is set to ⓐ and listening the

Key Components
open Full open EEV noise. output
pulses and novalve position is set to
Valve 1950 pulses If valve operates smoothly, noise and vibration
close
open occurs ⓐand
- If liquid if valveoperates
is is
Ifrefrigerant
valve closed. noise
in EEV, the occurs.
smoothly,
noise no noise
is lower.
Angle
- Noiseand
from vibration
EEV can be occurs andbyif touching
confirmed valve isthe
closed.
pulse EEV surface with a screw driver and listening the
noise occurs.
Full open EEV
open
1950 pulses - noise.
N
 oise from EEV can be confirmed by
- If liquid refrigerant
touching theis in
EEVEEV, the noise
surface is lower.
with a screw

On Boarding
driver and listening the EEV noise.

PCB
pulse - If liquid refrigerant is in EEV, the noise is
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Checking Method for Key Components

Checking Method for Key Components


· EEV failure check method · •EEV
EEV Coil andbody(Outdoor
Coil and body(Outdoor unit)
unit)
Failure mode Diagnosis Repair process Unit • EEV Coil and body(Outdoor unit)
Body
Microcomputer 1. Disconnect the EEV connector form control Check and replace Indoor Body
Driving circuit board and connect testing LED Indoor unit control unit

Basic Part
failure board

Lead wire

Lead wire
Coil

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Coil
1KΩ
� LED
2. M
 ain power ON, pulse signal is out from EEV
for 17 sec.

Self-diagnosis
If LEDs do not turn on, or are in on state

Function
continuously, then driving circuit is abnormal
EEV locking 1. If EEV is locked, in no load state, the driv- Replace EEV Indoor/
ing motor rotate, and clicking sound always Outdoor • Remove and assemble the coil
occurs unit · •Remove
Remove and assemblethethe
and assemble coilcoil
Remove Assemble

Outdoor Unit
EEV Motor coil 1. Check the resistance between coil terminal Replace EEV Outdoor

Control
short or (red-white, red-yellow, red-orange, red-blue) unit Remove Assemble • Grip the A part tightly, and pull
up coil part upward.
misconnection 2. If the estimated resistance value is in 52 3 • Grip the A part tightly, and pull
then the EEV is normal - When
up coil the coil
part part is removed or
upward.
assembled, be careful not to bend
- When theofcoil
the pipe thepart is removed or
body.
1. Check the resistance between coil terminal Replace EEV Indoor

Test Run Check


assembled, be careful not to bend
(brown-white, brown-yellow, brown-orange, unit the pipe of the body.
brown-blue)
2. If the estimated resistance value is in 150 10
then the EEV is normal Body
Body
Full closing 1. Operate indoor unit with FAN mode and Indoor Body

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Body
(valve leakage) operate another unit

Guide
indoor unit with COOLING mode
2. Check indoor unit(FAN mode) liquid pipe
temperature
(from operation monitor of outdoor unit
control board)

Key Components
3. When fan rotate and EEV is fully closed, if
there is any leakage, then the temperature
is down

If estimated temperature is very low in

On Boarding
comparison with suction temperature which is
displayed at remote controller then the valve

PCB
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3. Phase Bridge Diode Checking Method 4. Inverter IPM Checking Method
Checking Method for Key Components
Checking Method for Key Components

2.4Phase
3.1 PhaseBridge
BridgeDiode
DiodeChecking
Checking Method
Method 4.12.5Inverter IPM/IGBTChecking
Checking Method
Inverter IPM/IGBT Method
Internal
Internal circuit
circuit diagram
diagram Appearance
Appearance P terminal

Basic Part
R S T W terminal
R U terminal
V terminal

S
N terminal

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
T

1. Wait until Comp PCB DC voltage gets discharged, after the main power switch off.

Self-diagnosis
2. Pull out DC_Link connector, CN COIL 1, 2 connector connected with Converter PCB.

Function
3. 1.Set multi
Wait until tester
Comp PCBin diode mode.
DC voltage gets discharged, after the main power switch off.
4. 2.Measured value connector,
Pull out DC_Link should be CN0.4~0.7V measuring
COIL 1, 2 connector as below
connected table. PCB.
with Converter
5. 3.InSet
case Inverter PCB
multithe measured
tester value is different from the table, set multi tester to resistance
in diode mode.
mode and measure. If the value is small (0 Ω) or high (hundreds M Ω), PCB needs
4. Measured value should be 0.4~0.7V measuring as below table.

Outdoor Unit
1. Wait until Comp PCB DC voltage is discharged after main power off.
to be replaced. 1. Wait until Comp PCB DC voltage is discharged after main power off.

Control
5. In case the measured value is different from the table, set multi tester to resistance mode and measure. If the 2. Pull out DC_Link connector and U,V,W COMP connector connected with fan Comp PCB
6. Invalue
caseis that
small bridge
(0 Ω) or diode is damaged,
high (hundreds check
M Ω), PCB needsif toComp, Converter PCB assembly(IPM)
be replaced. 2. Pull out DC_Link connector and U,V,W COMP connector connected with fan Comp PCB
3. Set multi tester to resistance mode.
isInneeded
6. case thatto be replaced.
bridge diode is damaged, check if Comp, Converter PCB assembly(IPM) is needed to be replaced. 3. Set 4. Ifmulti tester
the value between toP and
resistance
N terminal ofmode.
IPM is short(0Ω) or open(hundreds MΩ), PCB needs to be
4. If thereplaced.(IPM damaged) P and N terminal of IPM is short(0Ω) or open(hundreds MΩ),
value between
5. In the measured value with resistance mode should be within 2.3K Ω ±10%.

Test Run Check


Diode terminal
Diode terminal
PCB needs to be replaced.(IPM damaged)
+ terminal: black(-) - terminal: red(+) 6. In case measured value is different from the table, PCB needs to be replaced.(PCB damaged).
+ terminal: black(-) - terminal: red(+) 5. In the measured value with resistance mode should be within 2.3K Ω ±10%.
Tester
Tester terminal
terminal
R(~) : red(+) 0.4 V
6. In case measured value isP terminal different : black
from(-) the table,
N terminal : red needs
PCB (-) to be replaced. (PCB
R(~) : red(+) 0.4~ 0.7
V ~V 0.7 V - - U terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%
damaged).
S(~) : red(+) 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V - V terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%
S(~) : red(+) 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V -
T(~) : red(+) 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V - W terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


T(~) : red(+) 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V - P terminal : black (-) N terminal : red (-)
R(~) : black(-) - 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V P terminal : red(+) N terminal : red (+)

Guide
R(~) : black(-) - 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V U terminal
U terminal :: black(-)
red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10%
3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%
S(~) : black(-) - 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V
V terminal :: black(-)
V terminal red(+) 3.0K Ω ± 10%
2.3K 2.3K Ω ± 10%
Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%
S(~) : black(-)
T(~) : black(-) - - 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V0.4 V ~ 0.7 V W terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10%
T(~) : black(-) - 0.4 V ~ 0.7 V W terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%
] Red(+) and black(-) are the measuring terminals of multi tester. ] Red(+) and black(-) are the measuring terminals of multi tester.

Key Components
P terminal : red (+) N terminal : red (+)
※ Red(+) and black(-) are the measuring terminals of multi tester.
CAUTION U terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10%
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2.3K Ω Use±
Only10%
• Check the electric parts of c/box, 10 minutes after switching off the main supply and checking DC Only for training and service purposes

voltage is discharged. Otherwise, there is chance of getting electric shock.


1. C
 heck the electric parts of c/box, 10 minutes after switching off the main supply and W terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10%
• There is chance of electric shock by charged voltage.

On Boarding
checking DC voltage is discharged. Otherwise, there is chance of getting electric shock.
※ Red(+) and black(-) are the measuring terminals of multi tester.

PCB
2. There is chance of electric shock by charged voltage

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5. Fan IPM Checking Method

5.1 Fan IPM Checking Method 5.2 Fan IPM Checking Method
1. Wait until Comp PCB DC voltage gets discharged after the main power switch off. 1. Wait until Inverter PCB DC voltage gets discharged after the main power switch off.
2. Pull out DC Link connector and U, V, W fan motor connector connected with fan PCB 2. Pull out DC connector and U,V,W fan motor connector connected with Fan PCB

Basic Part
3. Set multi tester in resistance mode . Checking
3. Set multi Method
tester in for Key Components
resistance mode .
Checking Method for Key Components
4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is small (0Ω) or tens KΩ, PCB needs 4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is small (0Ω) or tens KΩ, PCB needs
to be 2.6 Fan IPM
replaced (IPMChecking
damaged). Method 2.7 Fan (IPM
to be replaced IPMdamaged).
Checking Method
5. In 1.case the measured value is open(hundreds KΩ), measure resistance mode, and the
Wait until Comp PCB DC voltage gets discharged after the main power switch off.
5. In case
1. Waittheuntilmeasured
Inverter PCBvalue is open(hundreds
DC voltage gets discharged afterKΩ), measure
the main resistance
power switch off. mode, and
value
2. Pullshould be connector
out DC Link within 2.3KΩ
and U,V,W±10% asconnector
fan motor shownconnected
below table.
with fan PCB the value should
2. Pull out be within
DC connector 35 KΩ
and U,V,W ±10%
fan motor as shown
connector connectedbelow table.
with Fan PCB

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
6. If the
3. Setmeasured
multi tester invalue is mode
resistance different
. from the value given in the table, PCB is needs to 6. If the3. measured
Set multi testervalue
in resistance mode . from the value given in the table, PCB is needs to
is different
be4.replaced.
If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is small (0Ω) or tens KΩ, PCB needs to be replaced (IPM dam- 4. If the value between P and N terminal of IPM is small (0Ω) or tens KΩ, PCB needs to be replaced (IPM dam-
be replaced.
aged). aged).

5. In case the measured value is open(hundreds KΩ), measure resistance mode, and the value should be within 5. In case the measured value is open(hundreds KΩ), measure resistance mode, and the value should be within
2.3KΩ ±10% as shown below table.
P terminal : black (-) N terminal : red (-) 35 KΩ ±10% as shown below table. P terminal : black (-) N terminal : red (-)

Self-diagnosis
6. IfUthe measured value is different from the value 6.
U Ifterminal
the measured value is different from the35K
: red(+) value
Ωgiven
± 10%in the table, PCB is needs to be replaced.
Open
terminal : red(+) 2.3Kgiven
Ω± in the
10%table, PCB is needs to be3.0K
replaced.
Ω± 10%

Function
V terminal : red(+) P terminal2.3K
: black
Ω (-)
± 10% N terminal : red (-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% V terminal : red(+) P terminal
35K :Ω
black (-)
± 10% N terminal : red (-) Open
U terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10% U terminal : red(+) 35K Ω ± 10% Open
W terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10% W terminal : red(+) 35K Ω ± 10% Open
V terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10% V terminal : red(+) 35K Ω ± 10% Open
P terminal : red (+) N terminal : red (+) W terminal : red(+)
P terminal : red (+)
35K Ω ± 10% Open
N terminal : red (+)
W terminal : red(+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% 3.0K Ω ± 10%

Outdoor Unit
U terminal : black(-) P terminal : red(+)
3.0K Ω± 10% N terminal : red (+) 2.3K Ω ± 10% U terminal : black(-) P terminalOpen
: red(+) N terminal : red (+)
35K Ω ± 10%

Control
U terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% U terminal : black(-) Open 35K Ω ± 10%
V terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% V terminal : black(-) Open 35K Ω ± 10%
V terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% V terminal : black(-) Open 35K Ω ± 10%
W terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% W terminal : black(-) Open 35K Ω ± 10%
W terminal : black(-) 3.0K Ω ± 10% 2.3K Ω ± 10% W terminal : black(-) Open 35K Ω ± 10%

Test Run Check


※ Red(+) andand
] Red(+) black(-) arethe
black(-) are themeasuring
measuring terminals
terminals of multioftester.
multi tester. ※ Red(+) and black(-)
] Red(+) areare
and black(-) the
themeasuring terminals
measuring terminals of multi
of multi tester.
tester.

P Terminal V Terminal P Terminal U terminal V terminal W terminal


V Terminal
U Terminal W Terminal U Terminal W Terminal

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide Key Components
N terminal
P terminal

On Boarding
U.V.W connector

PCB
U,V,W Connector U,V,W Connector
N Terminal
DC Link Connector
DC connector
N Terminal
UX2 Fan PCB
UX3 Fan PCB

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6. Pressure Sensor(High/Low Pressure Sensor) 7. Solenoid Valve

6.1 Pressure Sensor(High/Low Pressure Sensor) 7.1 Solenoid Valve


Connect manifold gauge to the service valve of outdoor unit, and compare the output of Check the conformity of the operation of solenoid valve to the output sigh of control
high pressure sensor to the output of low pressure sensor Checking Method for Key Components
to detect the defect. board.

Basic Part
below)2.8 Pressure
Compare Sensor(High/Low
the output of pressure sensorPressureto the output Sensor)
Checking Method for
of manifold Key Components
gauge pressure 1) Oil solenoid valve
using the manifold
Connect table below.
gauge to the service valve of outdoor unit, and compare the output of high pressure sensor to 1. It is located in the bottom of accumulator, and it starts operating after some period
2.8
the Pressure Sensor(High/Low
between black andPressure
the output of low pressure sensor to detect the defect.
Read pressure clearly white as theSensor)
composition of pressure sensor. of time of the compressor operation to provide oil stored in the bottom of the ac-
below) Compare the output of pressure sensor to the output of manifold gauge pressure using the table below.
Read themanifold
Connect pressure clearly
gauge to between black
the service andofwhite
valve as the
outdoor unit,composition
and compareof the
pressure
outputsensor.
of high pressure sensor to
cumulator to the compressor.

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
the output of low pressure
<Low sensor toSensor>
Pressure detect the defect. <High Pressure Sensor> 2. When the compressor starts operating, oil solenoid valve will be on for 2 minutes.
<Low Pressure Sensor> <High Pressure
below) Compare the output of pressure sensor to the output of manifold gauge pressure using Sensor>
the table below. Check if there is operation noise or piping vibration on the solenoid valve.
Read the pressure clearly between
OUTPUT black and white as the composition of pressure
CHARACTERISTICS sensor.
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
3. It turns on right after the compressor stop operating.
<Low Pressure Sensor> <High Pressure Sensor> 4. Solenoid valve can turn on and off repeatedly by the condition of cycle operation;

Self-diagnosis
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS this does not indicate the breakdown of the unit.

Function
5. Insulation resistance in the state of connecting the valve to coil should be over
100mΩ when measure it with DC mega tester(DC 500V).

2) Partial defrosting solenoid valve


1. D
 efrost operation eliminates ice attached on heat exchanger, recovering performance

Outdoor Unit
Control
of heat exchanger.
1) If the pressure of manifold gauge is 0~1kg/cm2, it indicates the pressure got lower due to the leakage of refriger-
1) If the ant. pressure
Find the place of ofmanifold
leakage andgaugefix it. is 0~1kg/cm , it indicates the pressure got lower due
2
2. Two solenoid valves will be on by turns in the extent of 6 minutes when separated
to2) Ifthe the leakage
difference ofoftherefrigerant.
outputs of highFindand lowthepressure
placeisofin the
leakage
range ofand
1kg/cmfix, the
it. pressure sensor is normal.
2 defrosting is on.
2) 1)I3)
f Ifthe
Ifthe
thepressure
difference
differenceof of
manifold
of
the thegauge of is
outputs
outputs 0~1kg/cm
high of low, pressure
andhigh
2
it and
indicates
is the
low pressure
1kg/cm ,got
pressure
over 2
thelower
is in the duerange
pressure to the leakage
sensor of ofoforder,
1kg/cm2,
is out refriger-
it the 3. It will be turned off right after the end of separated defrosting.
ant. Find thereplaced.
place of leakage and fix it.

Test Run Check


need
pressure to besensor is normal. 4. The change of the operation condition by the operation of solenoid valve can be
2) IfThe the difference of ofthe outputs of high and low pressure is in the range of 1kg/cm , the pressure sensor is normal.
2

3) I4)f the composition


difference ofpressure sensor
the outputs of high and low pressure is over 1kg/cm2, the pressure checked by the before and behind temperature of bypass piping and the sound of
3) If the difference of the outputs of high and low pressure is over 1kg/cm , the pressure sensor is out of order, it
2

sensor
need to is be out of order, it need to be replaced.
replaced. refrigerant.
4) 4)The Thecomposition
compositionPressure of High
of pressure
Pressure Sensor : 0~5MPa
pressure
sensorVoutsensor
0.5~3.5V 5. Insulation resistance in the state of connecting the valve to coil should be over
sensor Low Pressure Sensor : 0~2MPa
Vout 0.5~3.5V 100mΩ when measure it with DC mega tester(DC 500V).

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


High Pressure
(Red) Sensor : 0~5MPa
Pressure Vout 0.5~3.5V
±5%
sensor

Guide
Low Pressure Sensor : 0~2MPa
(White)
Vout 0.5~3.5V
(Black)
(Red)
±5%
(White)
The pressure sensor is composed like the circuit picture shown above. If DC 5V voltage flows on red and black
(Black)
wire, voltage would be made between the white and black wire. The pressure which is equivalent to the pressure

Key Components
output is shown in the table above.
The pressure sensor is composed like the circuit picture shown above. If DC 5V voltage flows on red and black
The pressure
wire, sensor
voltage would is composed
be made like and
between the white the black
circuit
wire.picture shown
The pressure above.
which If DCto5V
is equivalent voltage
the pressure
output
flows 2.9
on Outdoor
is red
shown in the
and tableFan
black above.
wire, voltage would be made between the white and black wire.
The pressure which is equivalent to the pressure output is shown in the table above.
1) The outdoor fan is controlled by the inverter motor which can control the number of rotations.
2.9 Outdoor Fan

On Boarding
2) The outdoor fan is controlled by the high/low pressure of the outdoor unit after the operation of compressor.
3) There is possibility that the outdoor fan does not operate due to low capacity operation or low outdoor tempera-

PCB
1) The
tureoutdoor fan compressor
even if the is controlled is
byoperating.
the inverter motor
This doeswhich can control
not mean the number
breakdown of rotations.
of the unit, the fan will start operating if
it reaches
2) The outdoorthe
fanset
is point.
controlled by the high/low pressure of the outdoor unit after the operation of compressor.
3) There is possibility that the outdoor fan does not operate due to low capacity operation or low outdoor tempera-
ture even if the compressor is operating. This does not mean breakdown of the unit, the fan will start operating if
it reaches the set point.
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8. Reverse Valve / 9. Temperature Sensor 10. Compressor
Checking Method for Key Components
Checking Method for Key Components
Checking Method for Key Components

8.1 Reverse Valve 2. Checking


10.1 CompressorMethod for Key Components
2. Checking Method forrelated
Key Components
Checking Method for Key Components

1. Keep it off before the outdoor unit is powered on and the indoor unit is turned on. 2. Checking
2.1 Compressor
Check Method for
and ensure in following order when errorKey Components
with the compressor or error re-
2.2.11 Reverse
defrosting,Valve
2.12.1 Compressor
Cooling, oil recovery : OFF, heating : ON lated with power occurs during operation:
Compressor

Basic Part
3. When alternating cooling to heating, transform 4 way valve during re-starting for 3 Check and ensure in following order when error related with the compressor or error related with power occurs
1. Keep it off before the outdoor unit is powered on and the indoor unit is turned on. No.Check
during operation: Checking Item order when error relatedSymptom Countermeasure
minutes. and ensure in following with the compressor or error related with power occurs
2. Cooling, defrosting, oil recovery : OFF, heating : ON Check and ensure in following order when error related with the compressor or error related with power occurs
1 during
during
operation:
Is how long power on during 1) P ower on for 12 hours * Go to No.2.
3.4.When
To check thecooling
alternating modetoofheating,
cooling/heating operation
transform 4 way of 4re-starting
valve during way valve,for 3 touch the piping sur-
minutes. No.operation: Checking Item Symptom Countermeasure
operation? or more
4. Toface
checkof
thelow
modepressure serviceoperation
of cooling/heating valve. of 4 way valve, touch the piping surface of low pressure service valve. 1 No. Is how longChecking
power on Item
during 1) Power onSymptom
for 12Symptom
hours or more Countermeasure
No. Checking Item 2) Power on for 12 hours * Go * to
GoNo.2.
Countermeasure
to No.2 after applying
5.5.Refrigerant
Refrigerant flowchart
flowchart of valve
of 4 way 4 way valve 1 operation?
Is how long power on during 1) Power on for 12 hours or more * Go to No.2.
1 Is how long power on during 1) Power on or for 12 hours or more
less * Go to No.2. for designated time
power

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
operation? * Go to No.2 after applying
operation? 2) Power on for 12 hours or less (12hours).
power * Go fortodesignated
No.2 after time (12
applying
2) Power on for 12 hours or less * Go to No.2 after applying
2 Does failure appears again 2) Power 1) Tonheforcompressor
12 hours or less stops hours).* Checkpower for IPM designated
may fail.time (12
power for designated time (12
1) The compressor stops and ap- Checkhours).
same * hours). IPM may fail.
2 when Does failure appears
starting operation? again and same error
when starting operation? error appears
1) The again. stops and same * Check IPM may fail.
compressor
2 DoesDoes failure appears again1) The
failure appears again
pears
compressor again.
stops and same * Check IPM may fail.
2 when insulation error2)error
starting operation? appears again.

Self-diagnosis
Method to measure
when starting operation? appears again.
If output voltage of * Check coil resistor and
Method to measure insulation 2) If output voltage of the inverter is * Check coil resistor and insulation

Function
resistance
resistance the inverter is stably insulation resistor.theIfinsulation
normal,
Method to measure insulationstably 2) Ifoutput. *1
output voltage of the inverter isresistor.
* CheckIf normal, restartand
coil resistor
Method to measure insulation 2) If outputoutput. voltage of
*1 the inverter is * Check coil resistor
unit.restart
Ifresistor.
same symptom
the andoccurs,
unit.insulation
If same
Indoor Heat resistance stably output. *1 If normal, restart the
Exchanger D : Discharge resistance
Comp. pipe
stably output. *1 resistor.
replace If normal,
the restart the
compressor.
Outdoor Heat Outdoor Heat Tester unit. If same
symptom symptomreplace
occurs, occurs, the
Exchanger Exchanger E : Evaporator Comp. pipe unit. If same symptom occurs,
Comp. pipe Tester replace
* Insulation
compressor. the
resistor:compressor.
2MW or
C : Condensor Tester replace the compressor.
more Coil resistor:
[Heating Operation] [Cooling Operation] S : Suction * I*nsulation
Insulation
* Insulation
resistor: 2MW or
resistor:resistor:
2MW or2MW or
more Coil resistor:

Outdoor Unit
more Coil resistor:
JBA068MAA/JBA068MAC
more Coil resistor:

Control
Temp. 75℃
JBA068MAA/JBA068MAC
U-V 0.195 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
6.6.Insulation resistance
Insulation in the in
resistance state
theof state
connecting the valve to coil
of connecting the should
valve be
to over
coil100mΩ
shouldwhen
be measure it with DC
over 100mΩ Figure 1. JBA068MAA/JBA068MAC
V-W Temp. 75℃
0.195 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
mega tester(DC 500V). Method to measureFigurecoil
1.
Temp.
W-U
U-V
U-V
V-W
0.19575℃0.195
±7%
0.195 ±7%
±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
Ω ‘(25°C)’
Ω ‘(25°C)’
0.195 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
when measure it with DC mega tester(DC 500V). resistance
Method Figure 1.
to measure
Method coil coil
to measure
JQA048MAA/JQA048MAC
V-W W-U 0.195 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
0.195 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
Method Comp.
toU measure coilTester Temp.
W-U 0.19575℃
±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
resistanceresistance JQA048MAA/JQA048MAC
U-V 0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
resistance Comp. JQA048MAA/JQA048MAC
V-W Temp. 75℃
0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’

Test Run Check


Tester Temp.
Comp. U
Tester W-U U-V 0.25575℃0.255
±7% ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
Ω ‘(25°C)’
U U-V V-W 0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’

2.12 Temperature Sensor


V W V-W W-U 0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
W-U 0.255 ±7% Ω ‘(25°C)’
3) If output voltage of the inverter is * Check the IPM.
9.1 Temperature Sensor V
V
W
W
3) If oroutput
unstable 0V.voltage
it isvoltage of the * Check
of the inverter isIf the
the IPM.
IPM is the
normal,
Figure 2. 3) If output * Check IPM.replace
1) outdoor temperature sensor : TH1 3) If outputincapable
(When voltage ofof
inverter isthe
unstable or it is 0V.
inverter
using a
unstable isor * Check
digi- the IPM.
the inverter
IfIfthe board.
IPM
the IPM isisnormal,
normal, replace
replace
Figure 2.
unstable or it is 0V.
2)1)Pipe
outdoor temperature
temperature sensor
sensor : TH2 : TH1 Figure 2. tal tester)
(When
it is incapable
0V. of using a digi-* If the IPM is normal, replace
Check the
the inverter
coil resistor
inverter board.
and insula-
board.
(When incapable of using a digi- the inverter board.
tal(When
tester) incapable of
3)2)Discharge
Pipe temperature
pipe(D-pipe)sensor : TH2 tion *resistor.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


temperature sensor : TH3 tal tester) * C Check
heck coilcoilresistor andand
resistor insula-
insu-
* Check coil resistor and insula-
3)1. Discharge
Check the condition of installation
pipe(D-pipe) and the contact
temperature sensorof :temperature
TH3 sensor. using a digital tester) tion lation tion resistor.
resistor.resistor.
2. Check whether the connector contact of temperature sensor is normal. [Cautions when measuring voltage and current of inverter power circuit]

Guide
1. Check the condition of installation
3. Measure the resistance of temperature sensor. and the contact of temperature sensor.
[Cautions
valueswhen measuring
dependingvoltage and current
tools andof
2. Check whether the connector contact of temperature sensor is normal.
Measuring
[Cautions when
[Cautions when may differ
measuring
measuring voltage
on measuring
voltage andand
current ofinverter
measuring
of inverter
current
power supply or output side of the inverter has no since waveform.
powersince
circuits circuit]
power circuit]
inverter power voltage, current in the
circuit]
Measuring values may differ depending on measuring tools and measuring circuits since voltage, current in the
TH1 of temperature sensor. TH2 TH3 Measuring
Measuring values
valuesmay differ depending onoutput
measuring tools and measuring acircuits
patternsince voltage, current in the current
3. Measure the resistance Especially,
power outputsupply ormay
voltage
output differ
side depending
changes of when
the inverter onhas measuring
voltage of the
no since tools
inverter
waveform. andhasmeasuring of circuits
pulse since
wave. voltage,
10KΩ±1%(25℃) 5KΩ±1%(25℃) 200KΩ±1%(25℃) power supply
In addition, orsupply
measuringoutput side ofappear
the inverter ofhas noinverter
sincedepending
waveform.
in theEspecially,
power output values
or output
voltage changes sidelargely
when differently
theoutput voltagehasofno theon measuring
since
inverter has atools.
waveform. pattern of pulse wave.
Resistance TH1 TH2 TH3 Especially,
1) If using output
a output
movable voltage changes
tester values
when when
checking output voltage
that output
output of the
voltage inverter
ofofthethe has
invertera pattern of
is constant pulse wave.
a (when comparing
of pulserela-

Key Components
1.07KΩ±3.3%(85℃) 535KΩ±3.3%(85℃) 28KΩ±7.7%(85℃) In addition,
Especially, measuring
voltage changes appear largely
when differently
voltage depending on measuring
inverter hastools.pattern wave.
In addition,
tive measuring values appear largely
an differently depending on measuring tools.
In 1)voltage
If using between
a movable lines),
tester alwayswhen use
checking analog tester.
thatdifferently
output Especially
voltage exercise
of the inverterparticular caution
is constant if the
(when output rela-
comparing
10KΩ±1%(25℃) 5KΩ±1%(25℃) 200KΩ±1%(25℃) 1) addition,
frequency
measuring
If using a movable
of the tester
inverter
values
when
is low,
appear
checking
when
largely
thataoutput
using movable voltage
tester,
depending
of the inverter
where change
on measuring
is of
constant
measured(when tools.
comparing
voltage values rela-
tive voltage between lines), always use an analog tester. Especially exercise particular caution if the is
output
Resistance 1) Itive voltage
f using between
a movable lines),
tester always
when use an
checking analog tester.
that output Especially
voltage exercise
of where
the particular
inverter iscaution
is iftothe
constant output
(when
1.07KΩ±3.3%(85℃) 535KΩ±3.3%(85℃) 28KΩ±7.7%(85℃)
large between
frequency other
of thelines,
inverterwhen virtually
is low, when same
using values appear
a movable actually
tester, or
where change there danger
of measured voltage valuescom-
determine is
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inverter
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between using a movable tester, where change ofEspecially
measured voltage values is
large between other lines, when virtuallyalways same valuesuse an analog
appear tester.
actually or where there is exercise
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determine
large
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use other lines,
rectification when
voltmeter virtually
(of the same
) if using values appear
commercial actually or where there is danger to determine
that
that if
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failure
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of the
of the inverter
output
inverter frequency
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when
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of the inverter measuring absolute values). Accurate measuring values cannot be obtained with a gen-

On Boarding
of the inverter
where there (when
is dangermeasuring
to absolute that
determine values). Accurate
failure of themeasuring
inverter values cannot be obtained with a gen-
occurred.
eral movable tester (For analog and digital mode).
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11. Outdoor Fan & Fan Motor 12. Compressor Specification

The specification of compressor being adapted to Multi V is below.


11.1 Outdoor Fan
When the compressor is not working, please check the compressor referring to the below
1) T
 he outdoor fan is controlled by the inverter motor which can control the number of specification.
rotations.

Basic Part
2) The outdoor fan is controlled by the high/low pressure of the outdoor unit after the Heat pump
operation of compressor.
Model JQA048MAA JBA068MAA
3) There is possibility that the outdoor fan does not operate due to low capacity operation
or low outdoor temperature even if the compressor is operating. This does not mean Manufacturer LG LG
breakdown of the unit, the fan will start operating if it reaches the set point. Type High pressure scroll inverter High pressure scroll inverter

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Compression Volume 43.8 62.1
Refrigerating machine oil FVC68D(PVE) FVC68D(PVE)
11.2 Fan Motor Weight 30.5 37.0

Self-diagnosis
Internal diameter of inlet 22.4±0.1 22.4±0.1

Function
Checking Item Symptom Countermeasure
(1) T
 he fan motor 1) When power sup- *M  odify connection status in front of or at the rear Internal diameter of outlet 15.9 15.9
does not operate. ply is abnormal of the breaker, or if the power terminal console is No. of pole 6 6
Does failure ap- at frosting condition. Motor
pears again when Grade of insulation B B
* Modify the power supply voltage is beyond speci-

Outdoor Unit
starting opera- fied scope. Cooling Capacity 17,524 24,615

Control
tion?
2) For wrong wiring * For following wiring. Performance Power Input 2,915 4,120
1. Check connection status.
(2) Vibration of the Running current 12 16.5
2. Check contact of the connector.
fan motor is
3. Check that parts are firmly secured by tightening Range of Operation (Single compressor) 15~150 Hz 15~150 Hz

Test Run Check


large.
screws.
4. Check connection of polarity. Chassis UX3 UX2
5. Check short circuit and grounding.
3) For failure of motor * Measure winding resistance of the motor coils.
14.2Ω ±7 %(@25℃)

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


4) For defective fuse * Replace the fuse if there is defect (Fuse 800V 30A).
5) For failure of circuit Replace the circuit board in following procedures

Guide
board if problems occur again when powering on and if
there are no matters equivalent to items as speci-
fied in above 1) through 4).
(Carefully check both connector and grounding

Key Components
wires when replacing the circuit board.)
1. R eplace only fan control boards.
If starting is done, it means that the fan control
board has defect.
2. R eplace both fan control board and the main
board.

On Boarding
If starting is done, it means that the main board

PCB
has defect.
3. If problems continue to occur even after coun-
termeasure of No.1 and No.2, it means that both
boards has defect.

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Ⅶ. Checking Method for
Key Components
1. Process of Replacing the Compressor 232
2. Compressor 233
3. Outdoor Unit EEV 234
4. VI EEV 235
5. Sub cooling EEV 236
6. Oil Equalizing EEV 237
7. 4 way valve 238
8. Check Valve (Outdoor EEV Check Valve) 239
9. Check Valve(Oil Separator) 240
10. Sub cooling Bypass Valve 241
11. Oil Return Valve 242
12. Hot gas Bypass Valve for Continuous Heating 243
13. Outdoor Fan 244
14. Temperature Sensor 245
15. Pressure(High/Low) Sensor 246
16. Pressure Switch 247
1. Process of Replacing the Compressor 2. Compressor

Please follow the below process when you replace the compressor.

· Before replacing the compressor, check whether the failure of the compressor. Checking start
· Charging the oil for compressor after replacing the compressor for 2~3 times.

Basic Part
1. check the turn off sign of the main power supply. After starting, high No
2. Remove the refrigerant with manifold gauge connecting to service valve. and low pressure difference is
occur?
Caution Please release gradually the refrigerant, because there may be released oil mixed Yes
with the refrigerant. The connection No Re-connection of terminal or

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
direction of the 3-phase power change the direction of power
supply is correct? supply
3. Remove the terminal cover of compressor and power supply cable.
4. Please remove the crank case heater and discharge temperature sensor of the compressor. Yes
5. Please remove the mounting nut of the compressor.
6. Please be separated by heating the welded portion of the pipe connected to the compressor. Signal is applied No

Self-diagnosis
Replacing PCB
7. Replace the compressor. successfully on the PCB?

Function
8. Please reconnect the pipe that had been separated by #7 to compressor by welding. Yes
9. Please check by closing the service valve of liquid pipe & gas pipe, whether there is a site of
the leak by injecting nitrogen gas(38 kgf/cm²g) through the check joint of the high-pressure side Current value is normal No
and low pressure side. when compressor All direction of 4 way valve No
operating? Replacing 4way valve
10. Remove the nitrogen gas. is correct?

Outdoor Unit
11. Open the service valve(liquid & gas pipe) of the ODU and do vacuum processing. Yes

Control
Yes
12. Install the crank case heater. Replacing compressor

Restart
Caution When you install the crank case heater, please install the exact heater valve cor-
responding to the compressor after checking the both of crankcase heater.

Test Run Check


13. Please install the insulation material and the discharge temperature sensor of compressor.
After starting, high No
14. Connect power supply cable to terminal of compressor. and low pressure difference is Replacing compressor
occur?
Caution Please be aware that not occur the reverse phase & loss of phase when connecting
No malfunction of compressor

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


the phase.

Guide
15. After complete of vacuum processing, please charge the refrigerant by calculating the additional
amount of refrigerant according refrigerant basic amount of the enclosed, outdoor unit charging
factor, the pipe length.
16. After confirming once again of the power supply line connection is correct to the terminals of the
compressor, please check the insulation resistance. Please make sure that you cover the com-

Key Components
pressor terminal cover, turn on the power, and check the current flows through the crankcase
heater.
17. Make sure that has been opened the service valve of liquid pipe side and gas pipe side.
18. Please check the operation status after operating all IDU.

On Boarding
PCB
232 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 233
3. Outdoor Unit EEV 4. VI EEV

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
Powered up for the No Power is normally No Powered up for the No No
Power is normally
first time, feel the initial supplied to the outdoor Replace PCB first time, feel the initial Replace PCB
supplied to the VI EEV?
vibration? EEV? vibration?
Yes
Yes Yes

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
There is a temperature
There is a temperature
difference between front No No No
difference between front
and rear of the outdoor EEV Check valve is OK? Replace check valve
and rear of the VI EEVduring
during normal cooling
normal heating mode?
mode?

Self-diagnosis
Yes

Function
There is a temperature No malfunction of VI EEV Replace VI EEV
difference between front
and rear of the outdoor EEV
during normal heating
mode?

Outdoor Unit
Control
Yes

No malfunction of outdoor EEV Replacing PCB

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
234 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 235
5. Sub cooling EEV 6. Oil equalizing EEV

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
There is a temperature There is a temperature
difference between front difference between front No
No
and rear of the sub cooling and rear of the oil equalizing
EEV during normal cooling EEV?
mode?(EEV Open (EEV Open condition)
condition)

Introduction
No

Multi V Ⅳ
No Yes The connection of PCB
Yes The connection of PCB Re-connection of PCB terminal
Re-connection of PCB terminal terminal is correct?
terminal is correct?

Yes Yes

No Signal is applied No
Signal is applied

Self-diagnosis
Replace the PCB Replace the PCB
successfully on the PCB? successfully on the PCB?

Function
Yes Yes

There is a Check the EEV coil and replace No malfunction of oil equalizing Check the EEV coil and replace
temperature difference the sub cooling EEV EEV the oil equalizing EEV
between front and rear of

Outdoor Unit
the sub cooling EEV

Control
No
during normal heating
mode?(EEV Open condition
after obtaining the discharge
superheat degree)
The connection of PCB No
Re-connection of PCB terminal

Test Run Check


terminal is correct?
Yes
Yes

Signal is applied No
successfully on the PCB? Replace the PCB

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Guide
No malfunction of sub cooling Check the EEV coil and replace
EEV the sub cooling EEV

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
236 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 237
7. 4 way valve 8. Check Valve (Outdoor EEV Check Valve)

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
After 3 minutes There is a temperature
operating, the difference No difference across the check Yes
between the high and low valve during the cooling
pressure is more than 4 operation?
atm?
No No

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Yes The compressor is Replace the check valve
Replace the compressor
operating normally?

Yes
There is a temperature
No difference between No
The connection of PCB front and rear of the outdoor
Re-connection of PCB terminal

Self-diagnosis
terminal is correct? EEV during full heating

Function
operation?
Yes
Yes No
Outdoor EEV is correct?
Voltage is applied No
Replace the PCB
successfully on the PCB? No
Yes

Outdoor Unit
Yes Replace the outdoor EEV

Control
No malfunction of check valve Replace the check valve
Restart (after operating the self-
recovery logic of 4 way valve in
case of series)

Test Run Check


After 3 minutes
operating, the difference No
Check the 4 way valve coil and
between the high and low
replace
pressure is more than 4
atm?

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Yes

Guide
No malfunction of 4 way valve

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
238 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 239
9. Check Valve (Oil separator) 10. Sub cooling Bypass Valve

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
In normal condition of It can be heard the
compressor discharging Yes operation sound No
temperature, there is the when the power is turned on
temperature difference of the solenoid valve?
check valve?
No Yes

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Replace the check valve Coil replacement

No malfunction of check valve

In case of non-
operating condition of No

Self-diagnosis
solenoid valve coil during

Function
operation, the temperature of
rear end of the valve is low and
discharging temperature
of compressor is high?
Valve replacement
Yes

Outdoor Unit
Control
In case of operating
condition of solenoid
valve coil during operation,

Test Run Check


the temperature of rear end of No
the valve is 5℃ higher than the
temperature
of non-operating
condition?
Valve replacement
Yes

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
No malfunction of sub cooling
bypass valve

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
240 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 241
11. Oil Return Valve 12. Hot gas Bypass Valve for Continuous Heating

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
It can be heard the It can be heard the
operation sound No operation sound No
when the power is turned on when the power is turned on
the solenoid valve? the solenoid valve?

Yes Yes

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Coil replacement Coil replacement

Is it warm when touch In case of non-


the coil in non-operating No operating condition
condition of the solenoid valve of solenoid valve coil
coil during operation? during operation,
the temperature of rear

Self-diagnosis
Yes end of the valve is low and

Function
Coil replacement discharging temperature No
of compressor is high?
No malfunction of oil return valve - Upper side defrost operation
mode : check the upper side
hot gas solenoid valve
- Lower side defrost Valve replacement

Outdoor Unit
operation mode : check
the lower side hot gas

Control
solenoid valve

Yes

Test Run Check


In case of non-
operating condition of
solenoid valve coil during
operation, No
the temperature of rear end of
the valve is 5℃ higher than
the temperature
of non-operating

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


condition? Valve replacement

Guide
Yes

No malfunction of Hot gas


Bypass Valve for Continuous
Heating

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
242 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 243
13. Outdoor Fan 14. Temperature Sensor

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
Contact of the signal After power supplied,
No No 1. C
 heck the connector location
section of IPM the temperature on LGMV
Replace the fan IPM board and the connecting direction
and power supply unit is is normal before
2. Check the contact failure
normal? operating?

Yes Yes

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Yes
The output is normal? PCB checking and replacement

No
Fan still works during Fan still works during
No No
operation of the heating low operation of the cooling
No malfunction of temperature

Self-diagnosis
pressure less than high pressure more than Replace the temperature sensor
700kPaG? 2700kPaG? sensor

Function
Yes Yes

Outdoor Unit
Control
No malfunction of outdoor fan Replace the fan motor

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
244 _TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BOOK _ 245
15. Pressure(High/Low) Sensor 16. Pressure Switch

Checking start Checking start

Basic Part
After power supplied, In the pressure
No The location and No condition that the pressure Yes
the pressure on LGMV Start operating after cut off the
connection of connector Reconnection switch is not working,
is normal before power of pressure switch
is normal on PCB? the compressor is stopped
operating?
suddenly? Yes
Yes
Yes

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
No
No The operation is No
Voltage of 5V is output
PCB checking and replacement PCB checking and replacement
from the PCB? normal?

Yes Yes

Self-diagnosis
No malfunction of the pressure No malfunction of the pressure
Replace the pressure sensor Replace the pressure switch

Function
sensor switch

Outdoor Unit
Control
Caution When the long-term operation to turn off the power of the pressure switch,
you can receive a fatal damage to the components and piping systems.

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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Ⅷ. PCB On-boarding
1. Main PCB On-boarding 250
2. External PCB On-boarding 258
3. Inverter PCB & Fan PCB On-boarding 266
4. Indoor Unit PCB On-boarding 271
1. Main PCB On-boarding

1.1 On-boarding Device 1.2 On-boarding Process


1. Computer 1. Connection procedure : PC → USB To RS232 cable → Jig Box → Connecting line → PCB
2. USB 2.0 To R232 Cable
3. Jig Box

Basic Part
4. Main Controller Connect Cable
5. Short Key

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Self-diagnosis
Function
Outdoor Unit
< USB 2.0 To R232 Cable > < Jig Box >

Control
Test Run Check
On-boarding port : CN2 Short Key : CN_CNVSS

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
2. Connecting short key
< Main Controller Connect Cable > < Short Key > 3. Click the 'Reset Button' and check the turning off of LED

Key Components
4. Running the on-boarding program
5. Remove the short key after on-boarding completion
6. Click the 'Reset Button' and check flickering of LED

On Boarding
PCB
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1.3 On-boarding Setup Program 3. Next Click
Files of On-boarding Setup Program is consist of 2 category.

1 2

Basic Part
1. setup_fdt4.9.exe

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
 On-boarding program setup file
 It is impossible to on-boarding if not set up this file. Click

2. Cycle.fpf4

Self-diagnosis
 Cycle PCB On-boarding S/W execution file

Function
 It is impossible to use if not set up ‘setup_fdt4.9.exe’. 4. Next Click

Program setup and operation method

Outdoor Unit
Control
1.4.1 FDT 4.90 Set up
1. setup_fdt4.9.exe click

Test Run Check


Click Click

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


2. Next Click

Guide
5. Next Click

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
Click
Click

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6. Next Click 9. Set up completion

Basic Part
Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Click Click

Self-diagnosis
1.4.2 Running on-boarding Program.

Function
7. Next Click

1. cycle.fpf4 click

Outdoor Unit
Control
Click

Test Run Check


Click 2. Set up the connecting port after checking ‘Device R5F64112’

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
8. Next Click

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
Click

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3. Set up the on-boarding file(.mot)
1.5 Measures in case of on-boarding failure

1. Error No 15024 : Boot failed

Basic Part
Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
 Check the connection of on-boarding cable
 Connect the short key and check the turning
off of LED
 Check the power supply connection

Self-diagnosis
Function
4. Program Flash click 2. Error No 16194 : ID code check failure

Outdoor Unit
Control
Click

Test Run Check


 Check Device (External : R5F21355C)
 Start On-boarding after running 'external.fpf4'

3. Error No 15060 : Error while opening the port

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
5. On-boarding completion(Check the 'VerificationOK')

Key Components
 The case that COM Port is used in another
program.

On Boarding
PCB
4. Case of Turning off the LED after on-boarding
 Push the 'Reset button' after removing 'short key'
5. case of Turning off the LED after removing 'short key'
 Retry On-boarding after checking the main/sub micom

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2. External PCB On-boarding

2.1 On-boarding Device 2.2 On-boarding Process


1. Computer 1. Connection procedure : PC → USB To RS232 cable → Jig Box → Connecting line → PCB
2. USB 2.0 To R232 Cable
3. Jig Box

Basic Part
4. Main Controller Connect Cable
5. Short Key

Main micom Short Key : CN3

Introduction
Main micom On-boarding port

Multi V Ⅳ
: CN5

Self-diagnosis
Function
<Main micom On-boarding port and short key port>

Outdoor Unit
< USB 2.0 To R232 Cable > < Jig Box >

Control
Test Run Check
Sub micom Short Key : CN4
Sub micom On-boarding port

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


: CN6

Guide
< Main Controller Connect Cable > < Short Key >

Key Components
<Sub micom On-boarding port and short key port>

2. Connecting short key


3. Click the 'Reset Button' and check the turning off of LED

On Boarding
4. Running the on-boarding program

PCB
5. Remove the short key after on-boarding completion.
6. Click the 'Reset Button' and check flickering of LED

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2.3 On-boarding Setup Program 3. Next Click
Files of On-boarding Setup Program is consist of 2 category.

1 2

Basic Part
1. setup_fdt4.9.exe

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
 On-boarding program setup file
 It is impossible to on-boarding if not set up this file. Click

2. External.fpf4

Self-diagnosis
 External PCB On-boarding execution file

Function
 It is impossible to use if not set up 'setup_fdt4.9.exe'. 4. Next Click

2.4 Program setup and operation method

Outdoor Unit
Control
2.4.1 FDT 4.90 Set up
1. setup_fdt4.9.exe click

Test Run Check


Click Click

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


2. Next Click

Guide
5. Next Click

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
Click
Click

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6. Next Click 9. Set up completion

Basic Part
Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Click Click

Self-diagnosis
2.4.2 Running on-boarding Program.

Function
7. Next Click

1. external.fpf4 click

Outdoor Unit
Control
Click

Test Run Check


Click 2. Set up the connecting port after checking 'Device R5F21355C'

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
8. Next Click

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
Click

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3. Set up the on-boarding file(.mot)
2.5 Measures in case of on-boarding failure

1. Error No 15024 : Boot failed

Basic Part
Introduction
 Check the connection of on-boarding cable

Multi V Ⅳ
 Connect the short key and check the turning
off of LED
 Check the power supply connection

Self-diagnosis
Function
2. Error No 16194 : ID code check failure
4. Program Flash click

Outdoor Unit
Control
Click

Test Run Check


 Check Device (External : R5F21355C)
 Start On-boarding after running 'external.fpf4'

3. Error No 15060 : Error while opening the port

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
5. On-boarding completion(Check the 'VerificationOK')

Key Components
 The case that COM Port is used in another
program.

On Boarding
4. Case of Turning off the LED after on-boarding

PCB
 Push the 'Reset button' after removing 'short key'
5. case of Turning off the LED after removing 'short key'
 Retry On-boarding after checking the main/sub micom

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3. Inverter PCB & Fan PCB On-boarding

3.1 On-boarding Device 3.2 On-boarding Process


1. Computer 1. Cut off the main power of ODU
2. USB 2.0 To R232 Cable 2. Connection procedure : PC → USB To RS232 cable → Jig Box → Connecting line → PCB
3. Jig Box

Basic Part
4. Main Controller Connect Cable
5. Short Key
Short Key : CN_FLASH

On-boarding port

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
: CN-LGMV

Self-diagnosis
Function
Outdoor Unit
<Inverter PCBA>
< USB 2.0 To R232 Cable > < Jig Box >

Control
On-boarding port :
On-boarding port : CN-LGMV
CN-LGMV
Short Key : CN_FLASH
Short Key : CN_FLASH

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
< Main Controller Connect Cable > < Short Key >

Key Components
<1-Fan PCBA> <2-Fan PCBA>

3. Connecting short key Caution


4. Power on the ODU You must supply power after finishing

On Boarding
5. Running the on-boarding program of C/Box assembling work.

PCB
6. P ower off the ODU after on-boarding completion.
7. Remove the short key and the connection line
8. Power on and check the operation

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3.3 Program setup and operation method 3.4 Running on-boarding Program.
1. 103SFE3K_PC_V1_0 click 2. Start the program 1. Program message when on-boarding

Basic Part
Click

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
2. Completion message

Self-diagnosis
Function
3. Set up the serial port(COM Port) 4. Selecting the HEX Data Read

Outdoor Unit
Control
Test Run Check
Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
5. Set up the on-boarding file 6. Selecting the Flash Memory Write

On Boarding Key Components


PCB
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4. Indoor Unit PCB On-boarding

3.5 Measures in case of on-boarding failure 4.1 Flash on Board


1. Print out this message 'There is no transmission from the microcomputer' 4.1.1 On-boarding Process
1. Cut off the main power of IDU PCB

Basic Part
Remove the CN-Power

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
2. Connect the SHORT Cable and on-boarding cable to connector

Self-diagnosis
Function
C heck the connection of on-boarding cable
(PC → USB To RS232 Cable → Jig Box → Connecting line → Check the connection of PCB)
 Check the use of short key
 Check the power supply
 Check the setup of COM port

Outdoor Unit
 Check the end state of LGMV

Control
 Case that COM port is used in another program.
Connect to
2. Case of turning off LED after on-boarding completion CN-UPG

Test Run Check


 Check the removing short key Connect to CN-CC

3. Case of turning off LED after removing the short key


 Retry on-boarding
3. Power supply to Main PCB of IDU

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


4. Case of Print out 'please read the program'

Guide
 Retry ‘HEX Data Read’ Power supply to
CN-Power

Key Components
※W
 hen the buzzer sounds, discharge again 10 seconds after power is removed, and

On Boarding
make sure that the cable is connected.

PCB
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4.1.2 Program Update 3. On-boarding program password setting

1. Click the 'PC Control software for Flash'


(Running the on-boarding program)

Basic Part
2. Set up the on-boarding program communication port

Tool Bar → Setup → Property click

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Open the above window input 'FF00'

Self-diagnosis
input 'FF00'

Function
Password
: 094C4720414952434F

OK CLICK

Outdoor Unit
Control
Tool Bar → Setup → Communication Setting click 4. On Boarding 프로그램 File Loading

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Set up the COM Port
Tool Bar → File → Open File click

Guide
Set up the communication
speed '38400'

Key Components
OK CLICK

On Boarding
Hex file(*.h16) 변경

PCB
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5. On Boarding program File Loading. 6. On Boarding Start

Find the program lo-

Basic Part
cation for on-boarding

Click the start button

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Case of normal connection

Click the program file or 'Read File

Self-diagnosis
Click' in the bottom of right.

Function
Outdoor Unit
Control
Click the 'Close' button
after checking 'Read' Case.1 of abnormal connection

Test Run Check


Trouble Shooting Checking Method for
Guide
Check that power is applied to PCB. Check the start button again.
If print out the same message, supply the power after cutting off the power

Key Components
and checking the communication LED.

※ If another message is printed out, check the COM PORT.

On Boarding
Match the COM PORT and check again after click the start button.

PCB
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7. Delete Program 9. Completion of program writing

Basic Part
Click the erase button

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Self-diagnosis
Function
Check the 'Check Sum' after completion of on-boarding

4.2 Use of Stick Writer

Outdoor Unit
Control
4.2.1 Change setting 'Stick Writer 47→ 47A'

1. C
 lick the setup button after running 2. Check the below and click the select
8. Program Writing

Test Run Check


the stick writer program button.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide Key Components
Click the write button

Process display

On Boarding
PCB
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3. Select 'Setting File = uPD78F0547A' 4. C
 heck the below and click the OK 4.2.2 Change setting 'Stick Writer 47A→ 47'
Click the OK button button.
1. C
 lick the setup button after running 2. Check the below and click the select
the stick writer program button.

Basic Part
Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
Self-diagnosis
Function
Outdoor Unit
Control
5. Completion of MICOM setting 

Test Run Check


PGM Download 3. S
 elect 'Setting File = 4. Check the below and click the OK
uPD78F0547A’Click the OK button button.

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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5. Completion of MICOM setting 3. D
 ownload completion when you see this
 PGM Download message Remove the stick writer from PC

Basic Part
※ PGM Downloaded Stick writer can repeat-

Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
edly upload program on the indoor unit PCB
unless changing the setting of MICOM.

In case of changing the setting like 'MICOM

Self-diagnosis
47→47A', please do the PGM Download

Function
process.

Outdoor Unit
Control
4.2.3 Stick Writer PGM Download

Test Run Check


1. Click the Download button 2. Select the Program HEX file

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide
On Boarding Key Components
PCB
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4.2.4 Stick writer PGM Upload process

1. Set the power switch to T direction. [OK]

Basic Part
Introduction
Multi V Ⅳ
The power LED on the blue color will blink, and upload
2. Turn off the power of IDU. the program. It takes for 30~35 seconds.
3. Wait for 10 seconds.

Self-diagnosis
4. Connect the stick writer to CN_WRITE connector of Multi V CST PCB.

Function
5. Turn on the power of IDU.
6. OK or NG
7. Turn off the power of IDU.
8. Wait for 10 seconds.

Outdoor Unit
Control
9. Remove the stick writer from the Multi V CST PCB.
10. Turn on the power of IDU and check the buzz sound. When Success LED and blue color Power LED are lit at the same
time, program upload is a success.

Test Run Check


[NG]

CN_WRITE

Trouble Shooting Checking Method for


Guide Key Components
Case 1. If the blue Power LED and the red Fail LED is lighting on simultaneously as soon
as the power is turned on.
: MICOM type is not matched to the Target PCB.
If MICOM type is setting to the 47A, please retry after setting the 47.
If MICOM type is setting to the 47, please retry after setting the 47A.

On Boarding
Case 2. If the blue Power LED and the red Fail LED is lighting on simultaneously during

PCB
uploading the program.
: The possibility of the connecting error or the Noise failure during uploading.
Retry on pushing the connecting part of CST Main PCB and Stick Writer.

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2013 Trouble Shooting Guide Book

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Publisher LG Electronics Air Conditioning & Energy Solution Company, SAC Engineering Division
Issued date June 2013
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