01 V5X VRF Service Manual PDF

R410A
Commercial Air Conditioners
Service
Manual
Series
V5 X VRF 50/60Hz
CONTENTS
Part 1 General Information ............................................................................ 3
Part 2 Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits ................................... 11
Part 3 Control ............................................................................................... 21
Part 4 Field Settings ..................................................................................... 35
Part 5 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting......................................................... 41
CONTENTS
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Part 1
General Information
1 Indoor and Outdoor Unit Capacities ...................................................... 4
2 External Appearance.............................................................................. 6
3 Outdoor Unit Combinations ................................................................... 8
4 Combination Ratio ................................................................................. 9
Part 1 - General Information
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1 Indoor and Outdoor Unit Capacities
1.1 Indoor Units
1.1.1 Standard indoor units
Table 1-1.1: Standard indoor unit abbreviation codes
Abbreviation Abbreviation
Type Type
code code
Q1 One-way Cassette T1 High Static Pressure Duct
Q2 Two-way Cassette G Wall-mounted
Q4-C Compact Four-way Cassette DL Ceiling & Floor
Q4 Four-way Cassette F Floor Standing
T3 Low Static Pressure Duct Z Console
T2 Medium Static Pressure Duct
Table 1-1.2: Standard indoor unit capacity range

Capacity Capacity
Q1 Q2 Q4-C Q4 T3 T2 T1 G DL F Z
kW HP index
1.8 0.6 18 18 — — — 18 — — — — 18 —
2.2 0.8 22 22 22 22 — 22 22 — 22 — 22 22
2.8 1 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 — 28 — 28 28
3.6 1.25 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 — 36 36 36 36
4.5 1.6 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 — 45 45 45 45
5.6 2 56 56 56 — 56 56 56 — 56 56 56 —
7.1 2.5 71 71 71 — 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 —
8.0 3 80 — — — 80 — 80 80 80 80 80 —
9.0 3.2 90 — — — 90 — 90 90 90 90 90 —
10.0 3.6 100 — — — 100 — — — — — — —
11.2 4 112 — — — 112 — 112 112 — 112 — —
14.0 5 140 — — — 140 — 140 140 — 140 — —
16.0 6 160 — — — — — — 160 — 160 — —
20.0 7 200 — — — — — — 200 — — — —
25.0 9 250 — — — — — — 250 — — — —
28.0 10 280 — — — — — — 280 — — — —
40.0 14 400 — — — — — — 400 — — — —
45.0 16 450 — — — — — — 450 — — — —
56.0 20 560 — — — — — — 560 — — — —
1.1.2 Fresh air processing unit

Table 1-1.3: Fresh air processing unit capacity range
Capacity 12.5kW 14kW 20kW 25kW 28kW
Capacity index 125 140 200 250 280
1.2 Heat recovery ventilator

Table 1-1.4: Heat recovery ventilator capacity range
Model HRV-200 HRV-300 HRV-400 HRV-500 HRV-800 HRV-1000 HRV-1500 HRV-2000
3
Capacity (m /h) 200 300 400 500 800 1000 1500 2000
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1.3 Outdoor Units
Table 1-1.5: Outdoor unit capacity range
Capacity 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 16HP 18HP 20HP 22HP
Model
X252W X280W X335W X400W X450W X500W X560W X615W
(MV5-*/V2GN1)

Model
(MV5-*/V2GN1)
Outdoor unit 1 12HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 10HP 12HP 18HP 16HP

Model
(MV5-*/V2GN1)
Outdoor unit 3 — — — 22HP 22HP 22HP 22HP 22HP

Model
(MV5-*/V2GN1)
Outdoor unit 4 — — — — — — 22HP 22HP

Model
(MV5-*/V2GN1)
Capacity 88HP Notes:

1. The full model names can be obtained by substituting the asterisk in the model name format given in the
Model left-hand column of the table above with the shortened model names given in the table. For example, the
X2460W model name for the 40HP model is MV5-X1115W/V2GN1.
(MV5-*/V2GN1) 2. The combinations of units shown in the table are factory-recommended. Other combinations of units are
Outdoor unit 1 22HP also possible.
Outdoor unit 2 22HP

Outdoor unit 3 22HP
Outdoor unit 4 22HP
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2 External Appearance
2.1 Indoor Units
2.1.1 Standard indoor units
Table 1-2.1: Standard indoor unit appearance
One-way Cassette Two-way Cassette
Q1 Q2
Compact Four-way Cassette Four-way Cassette
Q4-C Q4
Low Static Pressure Duct Medium Static Pressure Duct

T3 T2
High Static Pressure Duct Wall-mounted
T1 G
Ceiling & Floor Floor Standing
DL F
Console
2.1.2 Fresh air processing unit

Table 1-2.2: Fresh air processing unit appearance
Fresh Air Processing Unit
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2.2 Heat Recovery Ventilator
Table 1-2.3: Heat recovery ventilator appearance
Heat Recovery Ventilator
2.3 Outdoor Units

2.3.1 Single units
Table 1-2.4: Single outdoor unit appearance
8/10/12HP 14/16/18/20/22HP

2.3.2 Combinations of units
Table 1-2.5: Combination outdoor unit appearance
24HP 26/28/30/32/34HP 36/38/40/42/44HP
46HP 48/50/52/54/56HP 58/60/62/64/66HP
68HP 70/72/74/76/78HP 80/82/84/86/88HP
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3 Outdoor Unit Combinations
Table 1-3.1: Outdoor unit combinations
1
System capacity Number Modules 2
Outdoor branch joint kit
kW HP of units 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
25.2 8 1 ●
28.0 10 1 ●
33.5 12 1 ●
40.0 14 1 ●
—
45.0 16 1 ●
50.0 18 1 ●
56.0 20 1 ●
61.5 22 1 ●
67.0 24 2 ●●
73.0 26 2 ● ●
78.0 28 2 ● ●
84.0 30 2 ● ●
89.5 32 2 ● ●
95.0 34 2 ● ● FQZHW-02N1D
100.0 36 2 ●●
106.5 38 2 ● ●
111.5 40 2 ● ●
117.5 42 2 ● ●
123.0 44 2 ●●
128.5 46 3 ●● ●
134.5 48 3 ● ● ●
139.5 50 3 ● ● ●
145.5 52 3 ● ● ●
151.0 54 3 ● ●●
156.5 56 3 ● ●● FQZHW-03N1D
161.5 58 3 ●● ●
168.0 60 3 ● ●●
173.0 62 3 ● ●●
179.0 64 3 ● ●●
184.5 66 3 ●●●
190.0 68 4 ●● ●●
196.0 70 4 ● ● ●●
201.0 72 4 ● ● ●●
207.0 74 4 ● ● ●●
212.5 76 4 ● ●●●
218.0 78 4 ● ●●● FQZHW-04N1D

223.0 80 4 ●● ●●
229.5 82 4 ● ●●●
234.5 84 4 ● ●●●
240.5 86 4 ● ●●●
246.0 88 4 ●●●●
Notes:
1. The combinations of units shown in the table are factory-recommended. Other combinations of units are also possible.
2. For systems with two or more outdoor units, outdoor branch joints (sold separately) are required.
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4 Combination Ratio
Sum of capacity indexes of the indoor units

Combination ratio =
Capacity index of the outdoor units
Table 1-4.1: Indoor and outdoor unit combination ratio limitations

Maximum combination ratio
Minimum
Type Standard indoor Fresh air processing Fresh air processing units and
combination ratio
units only units only standard indoor units together
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V5 X Series outdoor units 50% 130% 100% 100%
Notes:
1. When fresh air processing units are installed together with standard indoor units, the total capacity of the fresh air processing units must not exceed 30%
of the total capacity of the outdoor units and the combination ratio must not exceed 100%.
Table 1-4.2: Combinations of indoor and outdoor units

Outdoor unit capacity Sum of capacity indexes of Sum of capacity indexes of connected
Maximum number of
connected indoor units indoor units (fresh air processing units and
kW HP Capacity index connected indoor units
(standard indoor units only) standard indoor units together)
25.2 8 252 126 to 327.6 126 to 252 13
28.0 10 280 140 to 364 140 to 280 16
33.5 12 335 167.5 to 435.5 167.5 to 335 20

40.0 14 400 200 to 520 200 to 400 23
45.0 16 450 225 to 585 225 to 450 26
50.0 18 500 250 to 650 250 to 500 29
56.0 20 560 280 to 728 280 to 560 33
61.5 22 615 307.5 to 799.5 307.5 to 615 36
67.0 24 670 335 to 871 335 to 670 39
73.0 26 730 365 to 949 365 to 730 43
78.0 28 780 390 to 1014 390 to 780 46
84.0 30 840 420 to 1092 420 to 840 50
89.5 32 895 447.5 to 1163.5 447.5 to 895 53
95.0 34 950 475 to 1235 475 to 950 56
100.0 36 1000 500 to 1300 500 to 1000 59
106.5 38 1065 532.5 to 1384.5 532.5 to 1065 63
111.5 40 1115 557.5 to 1449.5 557.5 to 1115
117.5 42 1175 587.5 to 1527.5 587.5 to 1175
123.0 44 1230 615 to 1599 615 to 1230
128.5 46 1285 642.5 to 1670.5 642.5 to 1285
134.5 48 1345 672.5 to 1748.5 672.5 to 1345
139.5 50 1395 697.5 to 1813.5 697.5 to 1395
145.5 52 1455 727.5 to 1891.5 727.5 to 1455
151.0 54 1510 755 to 1963 755 to 1510
156.5 56 1565 782.5 to 2034.5 782.5 to 1565
161.5 58 1615 807.5 to 2099.5 807.5 to 1615
168.0 60 1680 840 to 2184 840 to 1680
173.0 62 1730 865 to 2249 865 to 1730
179.0 64 1790 895 to 2327 895 to 1790 64
184.5 66 1845 922.5 to 2398.5 922.5 to 1845
190.0 68 1900 950 to 2470 950 to 1900
196.0 70 1960 980 to 2548 980 to 1960
201.0 72 2010 1005 to 2613 1005 to 2010
207.0 74 2070 1035 to 2691 1035 to 2070
212.5 76 2125 1062.5 to 2762.5 1062.5 to 2125
218.0 78 2180 1090 to 2834 1090 to 2180
223.0 80 2230 1115 to 2899 1115 to 2230
229.5 82 2295 1147.5 to 2983.5 1147.5 to 2295
234.5 84 2345 1172.5 to 3048.5 1172.5 to 2345
240.5 86 2405 1202.5 to 3126.5 1202.5 to 2405
246.0 88 2460 1230 to 3198 1230 to 2460
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Part 2
Component Layout and
Refrigerant Circuits
1 Layout of Functional Components ....................................................... 12
Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

2 Piping Diagrams .................................................................................. 14
3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams .................................................................. 16
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1 Layout of Functional Components
MV5-X252W/V2GN1 / MV5-X280W/V2GN1 / MV5-X335W/V2GN1
Figure 2-2.1: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 top view
High pressure sensor
Discharge temperature switch
Compressor top
temperature sensor
Figure 2-2.2: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 front view
DC fan motor Solenoid valve SV5

(fast defrosting)
Solenoid valve SV4

(oil balance)
Solenoid valve SV2

Unloading valve (liquid refrigerant injection)
Low pressure switch
Four-way valve Discharge pipe

temperature sensor
Solenoid valve SV6
(EXV bypass) DC inverter compressor
Electronic
expansion valve Crankcase heater
Outdoor ambient
temperature sensor
Heat exchanger
temperature sensor
High pressure switch
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MV5-X400W/V2GN1 / MV5-X450W/V2GN1 / MV5-X500W/V2GN1/ MV5-X560W/V2GN1 /
MV5-X615W/V2GN1
Figure 2-2.3: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 top view

Compressor top
Compressor top temperature sensor
temperature sensor
Figure 2-2.4: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 front view
Solenoid valve SV5

(fast defrosting)
DC fan motor DC fan motor
Solenoid valve SV4

(oil balance)
Solenoid valve SV2

Unloading valve (liquid refrigerant injection)
High pressure sensor

Low pressure switch
Four-way valve
Solenoid valve SV6

(EXV bypass) DC inverter compressor
Electronic
expansion valve
Crankcase heater
Electronic
expansion valve
Outdoor ambient
temperature sensor
Heat exchanger
temperature sensor
High pressure switch Crankcase heater DC inverter compressor
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2 Piping Diagrams
Figure 2-1.1: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 piping diagram
Solenoid
valve SV6 1-way valve
Heat exchanger
Filter
Liquid pipe
Electronic expansion valve Filter
Stop valve
Four-way
valve
Gas pipe
Stop valve
1-way valve Pressure Solenoid

regulating valve SV5
High pressure sensor valve
High
Accumulator
pressure
1-way valve switch

Compressor
Solenoid
Separator
valve SV2
Oil
Oil balance pipe

1-way Stop valve
valve
valve SV4
Solenoid
Capillary
tube

MV5-X615W/V2GN1
Figure 2-1.2: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 piping diagram
Solenoid 1-way
Heat exchanger valve SV6 valve
Electronic
expansion valve
Liquid pipe
Electronic Filter
expansion valve Stop valve
Four-way
valve
Gas pipe
Stop valve
1-way
High pressure valve Pressure Solenoid
switch regulating valve SV5
valve
High Capillary
1-way pressure tube
Accumulator
valve sensor
Compressor
Compressor
Solenoid
Separator
valve SV2
Oil
Oil balance pipe

Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
Solenoid
Capillary Low pressure

tube switch
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Key components:
1. Oil separator:
Separates oil from gas refrigerant pumped out of the compressor and quickly returns it to the compressor. Separation
efficiency is up to 99%.
2. Accumulator:
Stores liquid refrigerant and oil to protect compressor from liquid hammering.
3. Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV):
Controls refrigerant flow and reduces refrigerant pressure.
4. Four-way valve:
Controls refrigerant flow direction. Closed in cooling mode and open in heating mode. When closed, the heat
exchanger functions as a condenser; when open, the heat exchanger functions as an evaporator.
5. Solenoid valve SV2:
Protects the compressor. If compressor discharge temperature rises above 100°C, SV2 opens and sprays a small
amount of liquid refrigerant to cool the compressor. SV2 closes again once the discharge temperature has fallen

below 90°C.
Returns oil to the compressor. Opens once the compressor has run for 200 seconds and closes 600 seconds later and
then opens for 3 minutes every 20 minutes.
Enables fast defrosting. During defrosting operation, opens to shorten the refrigerant flow cycle and quicken the
defrosting process. Closed in cooling mode.
Allows refrigerant to bypass the expansion valves. Open in cooling mode when discharge temperature exceeds the
limit. Closed in heating mode or standby.
9. High and low pressure switches:
Regulate system pressure. When system pressure rises above the upper limit or falls below the lower limit, the high or
low pressure switches turn off, stopping the compressor. After 10 minutes, the compressor restarts.
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3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams
Cooling operation
Figure 2-3.1: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during cooling operation
High temperature, high pressure gas
High temperature, high pressure liquid
Low temperature, low pressure
Solenoid
valve SV6 1-way valve
Heat exchanger
Filter Heat exchanger
Electronic expansion valve Filter "ON"

Stop valve
FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
valve Normal control
Stop valve "ON"
Indoor unit operation

FAN
1-way valve Pressure Solenoid M
ON
High pressure sensor valve Filter
Normal control
High
Accumulator
pressure
"OFF"
1-way valve switch
FAN
M
OFF
Compressor
Solenoid
Separator
valve SV2 Filter

Oil
closed
1-way Stop valve
valve "ON"
valve SV4
Solenoid
FAN
Capillary M
ON
tube
Filter
closed
Oil return operation in cooling mode

Figure 2-3.2: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during oil return operation in cooling mode

Solenoid
1-way valve
Heat exchanger valve SV6
Heat exchanger
Filter Electronic expansion valve Filter Stop valve "ON"

FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
valve Filter Normal control
Stop valve
"ON"
1-way
FAN
valve Pressure Solenoid M
ON
High pressure regulating valve SV5
sensor valve Filter
High Normal control

Accumulator
1-way pressure
valve switch "OFF"
FAN
M OFF
Compressor
Solenoid
Separator
1-way Filter
valve SV2
valve
Oil
300 steps
Stop valve
valve SV4
Solenoid
Filter "ON"
FAN
Capillary Low pressure M
ON
tube switch Filter Filter
300 steps
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Oil return operation in heating mode and defrosting operation
Figure 2-3.3: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during oil return operation in heating mode and during defrosting operation
1-way valve
Heat exchanger
Stop valve Heat exchanger
Filter Electronic expansion valve Filter "ON"

FAN
M
OFF
Filter
Filter 480 steps
Stop valve "ON"

FAN
Solenoid M
OFF
High pressure valve SV5
sensor Filter

High
Accumulator 480 steps
pressure Solenoid
switch valve SV2 "OFF"
FAN
M
OFF
Compressor
Separator
Filter
Oil
480 steps
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
FAN
Capillary M
OFF
Low pressure
tube Filter Filter
switch
480 steps
Heating operation
Figure 2-3.4: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during heating operation
Solenoid
1-way valve
Heat exchanger valve SV6
Filter Heat exchanger
Electronic expansion valve Filter "ON"

Stop valve
FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
Stop valve "ON"

1-way
FAN
valve Pressure Solenoid M
ON
High pressure valve Filter
sensor
High Normal control
Accumulator
1-way pressure
switch "OFF"
valve
FAN
Solenoid
M
OFF
Compressor
Separator
valve SV2 Filter

Oil
closed
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
Capillary FAN
tube Low pressure
M
ON
switch Filter
closed
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MV5-X615W/V2GN1
Cooling operation
Figure 2-3.5: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during cooling operation
Solenoid 1-way
Electronic Heat exchanger

expansion valve
Electronic Filter "ON"
FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
valve Normal control
Stop valve "ON"

1-way

FAN
High pressure valve Pressure Solenoid M
ON
switch regulating valve SV5 Filter
valve
High Capillary
pressure tube Normal control
1-way
Accumulator
valve sensor
"OFF"
FAN
M
OFF
Compressor
Compressor
Solenoid
Separator
valve SV2 Filter

Oil
closed
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
FAN
M
ON
tube switch Filter
closed
Oil return operation in cooling mode
Figure 2-3.6: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during oil return operation in cooling mode

Solenoid 1-way

expansion valve
Filter Electronic Filter "ON"
FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
Stop valve "ON"

FAN
High pressure switch Pressure Solenoid M
ON
valve Filter
Normal control
High Solenoid
Accumulator
pressure valve SV2 "OFF"

sensor
FAN
OFF
Compressor
M
Compressor
Separator
Filter
Oil
300 steps
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
FAN
M ON
300 steps
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Oil return operation in heating mode and defrosting operation
Figure 2-3.7: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during oil return operation in heating mode and during defrosting
operation
Solenoid 1-way
expansion valve
Stop valve
expansion valve FAN
M
OFF
Filter
Four-way
valve Filter 480 steps
Stop "ON"
valve

Pressure FAN
High pressure switch Solenoid

regulating
M
OFF
valve valve SV5 Filter
480 steps
Accumulator
Solenoid
High valve SV2 "OFF"
pressure
sensor FAN
M
OFF
Compressor
Compressor
Separator
Filter
Oil
480 steps
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
FAN
M
Capillary Low pressure OFF
480 steps
Heating operation
Figure 2-3.8: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 refrigerant flow during heating operation
Solenoid 1-way
Electronic
Heat exchanger
expansion valve
Stop valve
expansion valve FAN
M
ON
Filter
Four-way
Stop valve
"ON"
1-way FAN
High pressure valve Pressure Solenoid M

ON
switch regulating valve SV5
valve Filter
High Normal control

1-way value Solenoid
Accumulator
pressure
sensor valve SV2
"OFF"
FAN
M
OFF
Compressor
Compressor
Separator
1-way Filter
valve
Oil
closed
Stop valve
Filter
valve SV4
"ON"
Solenoid
FAN
Capillary Low pressure M
ON
Filter
tube switch Filter
closed
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Control
1 General Control Scheme Flowchart ...................................................... 22
2 Stop Operation .................................................................................... 23
3 Standby Control ................................................................................... 23
4 Startup Control .................................................................................... 24
5 Normal Operation Control ................................................................... 25
6 Protection Control ............................................................................... 30
Part 3 - Control
7 Special Control..................................................................................... 32
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1 General Control Scheme Flowchart
Sections 3-2 to 3-7 on the following pages detail when each of the controls in the flowchart below is activated.
2
Stop operation
 Abnormal shutdown
 System stops
 A unit stops when the load demanded decreases
3 7
Standby control
Special control
 Crankcase heater control
Thermo on
4
Startup control
Thermo on
 Compressor startup delay control  Outdoor unit duty cycling

 Startup control for cooling operation
 Startup control for heating operation
5
Normal operation control
 Component control during normal operation
Conditions met
 Compressor output control
for oil return
 Compressor step control  Oil return operation
 Operation priority and rotation of compressors
Conditions met
 Electronic expansion valve control
for defrosting
 Outdoor fan control  Defrosting operation
6
Protection control
 High pressure protection control
Legend
 Low pressure protection control Numbers in the top right-hand
 Discharge temperature protection control corners of boxes indicate the
relevant section of text on the
 Compressor and inverter module protection following pages.
control
 Disable heating control
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2 Stop Operation
The stop operation occurs for one of the three following reasons:
1. Abnormal shutdown: in order to protect the compressors, if an abnormal state occurs the system makes a 'stop with
thermo off' operation and an error code is displayed on the outdoor unit digital displays.
2. The system stops when the set temperature has been reached.
3. A unit stops when the load demanded by the indoor units decreases and can be handled by fewer outdoor units.
When a unit stops because the load demanded by the indoor units has decreased and can be handled by fewer outdoor
units, the unit's four-way valve remains on until the load demanded by the indoor units increases and the unit is required
to operate. When the whole system stops, all the units' four-way valves turn off.
3 Standby Control
3.1 Crankcase Heater Control
The crankcase heater is used to prevent refrigerant from mixing with compressor oil when the compressors are stopped.
The crankcase heater is controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature and discharge temperature. When the
outdoor ambient temperature is above 40°C, the crankcase heater is off; when the outdoor ambient temperature is below
35°C, the crankcase heater is controlled according to discharge temperature. Refer to Figures 3-3.1 and 3-3.2.
Figure 3-3.1: Crankcase heater controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature
Part 3 - Control
Crankcase heater off
Ambient temperature < 35 oC Ambient temperature > 40 oC
Crankcase heater is controlled according to discharge temperature
Figure 3-3.2: Crankcase heater controlled according to discharge temperature
Crankcase heater off
Discharge temperature < 40 oC Discharge temperature > 50 oC
Crankcase heater on
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4 Startup Control
4.1 Compressor Startup Delay Control
In initial startup control, compressor startup is delayed for 12 minutes in order to let the master unit search for the indoor
units’ addresses. In restart control (except in oil return operation and defrosting operation), compressor startup is delayed
such that a minimum of 7 minutes has elapsed since the compressor stopped, in order to prevent frequent compressor
on/off and to equalize the pressure within the refrigerant system.
4.2 Startup Control for Cooling Operation

Table 3-4.1: Component control during startup in cooling mode
Wiring
Component 8-12HP 14-22HP Control functions and states
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ● Controlled according to load requirement, operating
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ● frequency increased by 1 step / sec
1
Fan speed controlled according to discharge
DC fan motor A FANA ● ●
pressure (Pc):
 At initial speed for 90 seconds.
 Subsequently, Pc checked every 10 seconds:
DC fan motor B FANB ●

 Pc ≥ 2.7MPa => 1 step increase.
 Pc ≤ 2.1MPa => 1 step decrease.
Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ●

Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ●
temperature
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Closed for 200 secs, open for 600 secs, then closed
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (EXV bypass) SV6 ● ● Open for 20 mins, then closed
Solenoid valve (indoor units bypass) SV7 ● ● Off
Notes:
1. Refer to Table 3-5.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control” for more information on fan speed steps.
4.3 Startup Control for Heating Operation

Table 3-4.2: Component control during startup in heating mode
Wiring
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ● Controlled according to load requirement, operating
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ● frequency increased by 1 step / sec
DC fan motor A FANA ● ● Open once the four-way valve has opened,
controlled according to outdoor ambient
DC fan motor B FANB ● temperature and load requirement
Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ● Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● open), controlled according to discharge superheat
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● On
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Closed for 200 secs, open for 600 secs, then closed
Solenoid valve (EXV bypass) SV6 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (indoor units bypass) SV7 ● ● Off
Notes:
1. Refer to Table 3-5.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control” for more information on fan speed steps.
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5 Normal Operation Control
5.1 Component Control During Normal Operation
Table 3-5.1: Component control during normal cooling operation
Wiring
diagram label
Inverter compressor A COMP(INV) ● ●
Controlled according to load requirement
Inverter compressor B COMP(INV1) ●

Controlled according to discharge pressure
Electronic expansion valve A EXVA ● ● Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open), controlled according to discharge
temperature
o
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Only open if discharge temperature > 100 C
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Open regularly
Solenoid valve (EXV bypass) SV6 ● ● Only open if pressure > 3.6MPa
Solenoid valve (indoor units bypass) SV7 ● ● Controlled according to load requirement
Table 3-5.2: Component control during heating operation
Part 3 - Control
Wiring
diagram label
DC fan motor A FANA ● ● Controlled according to outdoor heat exchanger pipe

DC fan motor B FANB ● temperature

Position (steps) from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
Electronic expansion valve B EXVB ● open), controlled according to discharge superheat
Four-way valve ST1 ● ● On

o
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Only open if discharge temperature > 100 C
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Open regularly
Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● Open during defrosting operation
Solenoid valve (EXV bypass) SV6 ● ● Off
Solenoid valve (indoor units bypass) SV7 ● ● Controlled according to load requirement
5.2 Compressor Output Control

The compressor rotation speed is controlled according to the load requirement. Before compressor startup, the outdoor
units first estimate the indoor unit load requirement according to the nominal capacity of indoor units currently running,
and then correct for ambient temperature. The compressors then start up according to the corrected load requirement.
During operation the compressors are controlled according to the nominal capacity of indoor units currently running and
the indoor unit heat exchanger temperatures. If the actual load requirement can be provided by one unit alone, then only
one unit starts up. If the actual load requirement requires all outdoor unit modules to operate, the weighted average
actual load requirement is sent to each module and each module operates according to this distributed load
requirement.
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5.3 Compressor Step Control
The running speed of the compressors in rotations per second (rps) is half the frequency (in Hz) of the electrical input to
the compressor motors. The compressor speed can be altered in increments of 1 rps.
5.4 Operating Priority and Rotation of Compressors

Figures 3-5.1 to 3-5.4 show the compressor operating priority and rotation in systems with one, two, three and four
outdoor units. In units with two compressors, inverter compressor A (BP1) operates in priority to inverter compressor B
(BP2). In multi-unit systems, units operate in rotation. In Figures 3-5.2 to 3-5.4 the master unit and slave units 1, 2 and 3
are shown from left to right in that order, and the circled numbers (①, ②, ③, ④) indicate the rotation sequence.
Figure 3-5.1: Compressor priority and rotation – one outdoor unit
No. 1 No. 1 No. 2
BP BP1 BP2
Figure 3-5.2: Compressor priority and rotation – two outdoor units
No. 1 No. 2 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

①
② ② No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 ② No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2
No. 2 No. 1
BP BP BP1 BP2 BP BP1 BP2 BP BP2

1
Figure 3-5.3: Compressor priority and rotation – three outdoor units
① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
② No. 3 No. 1 No. 2 ② No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2
③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 ③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 1
BP BP BP BP1 BP2 BP BP
① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 ① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6
② No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ② No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
③ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 ③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2
BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2
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Figure 3-5.4: Compressor priority and rotation – four outdoor units
① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
② No. 4 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 1 No. 2
④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 1
BP BP BP BP
① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
② No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1 No. 2
④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 1
BP1 BP2 BP BP BP
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① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6
② No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
③ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2
④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1
BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP BP
① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7
② No. 6 No. 7 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
③ No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
④ No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 1
BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP
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① No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8
② No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6
③ No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
④ No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. 2
BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2 BP1 BP2
5.5 Electronic Expansion Valve Control

The positions of electronic expansion valves EXVA and EXVB are controlled in steps from 0 (fully closed) to 480 (fully
open).
In cooling mode:
 When all outdoor units are in standby:
 All EXVs are at position 352 (steps).
 When some outdoor units are running and some outdoor units are in standby:
 EXVs on running outdoor units are controlled according to discharge temperature. EXVs of units in standby are
fully closed.
 When all outdoor units are running:
 All EXVs are controlled according to discharge temperature.
In heating mode:
 When all outdoor units are in standby:
 All EXVs are at position 352 (steps).
 When some outdoor units are running and some outdoor units are in standby:
 EXVs on running outdoor units are controlled according to discharge superheat. EXVs of units in standby are fully
closed.
 When all outdoor units are running:
 All EXVs are controlled according to discharge superheat.
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5.6 Outdoor Fan Control
The speed of the outdoor unit fans is adjusted in steps, as shown in Table 3-5.3.
Table 3-5.3: Outdoor fan speed steps
Fan speed (rpm)
Fan speed index 14/16HP 18HP 20/22HP
8HP 10HP 12HP
FANA FANB FANA FANB FANA FANB
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 330 330 330 250 0 250 0 250 0
2 360 360 360 330 0 360 0 360 0
3 410 410 410 250 250 290 290 290 290
4 460 460 460 330 330 360 360 360 360
5 530 530 530 410 410 460 460 460 460
6 580 580 580 460 460 530 530 530 530
7 630 630 630 530 530 580 580 580 580
8 (super silent mode) 660 660 660 580 580 660 660 660 660
9 710 710 710 660 660 710 710 710 710
10 (silent mode) 760 760 760 710 710 850 760 850 760
11 800 800 800 800 800 890 800 890 800
12 850 850 850 980 890 1010 930 1010 930
13 (standard ESP mode) 870 870 870 980 890 1050 980 1050 980
14 (medium ESP mode) 930 930 930 980 890 1050 1010 1050 1010
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15 (high ESP mode) 930 930 930 1010 930 1050 1050 1050 1050
Abbreviations:
ESP: External static pressure
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6 Protection Control
6.1 High Pressure Protection Control
This control protects the system from abnormally high pressure and protects the compressors from transient spikes in
pressure.
Figure 3-6.1: High pressure protection control
Normal operation
Pc > 4.4MPa Pc < 3.2MPa
High pressure protection, error code P1 is displayed
Notes:
1. Pc: Discharge pressure
6.2 Low Pressure Protection Control

This control protects the system from abnormally low pressure and protects the compressors from transient drops in
pressure.
Figure 3-6.2: Low pressure protection control
Normal operation
Pe < 0.05MPa Pe > 0.15MPa When P2 protection occurs 3 times

in 60 minutes, the H5 error is
displayed. When an H5 error occurs,
Low pressure protection, error code P2 is displayed a manual system restart is required
Notes:
before the system can resume
1. Pe: Suction pressure operation.
6.3 Discharge Temperature Protection Control

This control protects the compressors from abnormally high temperatures and transient spikes in temperature. It is
performed for each compressor.
Figure 3-6.3: Discharge temperature protection control
Discharge temperature
Compressor off
120oC
100oC SV2 on
SV2 off
90oC 90oC
When the discharge temperature rises above 120°C the system displays P4 protection and all units stop running. When P4
protection occurs 3 times in 100 minutes, the H6 error is displayed. When an H6 error occurs, a manual system restart is
required before the system can resume operation.
6.4 Compressor and Inverter Module Protection Control

This control protects the compressors from abnormally high currents and protects the inverter modules from abnormally
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high temperatures. It is performed for each compressor and inverter module.
Figure 3-6.4: Compressor current protection control
Normal operation
Current > Currentmax Current < Currentmax
Compressor current protection, error code xP3 is displayed
Table 3-6.1: Current limitation for compressors

Compressor model E705DHD-72 E655DHD-65 E405DHD-36 E405DHD-42
Currentmax 23A 21A 12A 15A
Figure 3-6.5: Inverter module temperature protection control
Normal operation
Tf > 75oC Tf < 73oC
Compressor output reduced Tf < 55oC
Part 3 - Control
Tf > 80oC When PL protection occurs 3 times
in 100 minutes, the C7 error is
displayed. When a C7 error occurs, a
Inverter module temperature protection,
manual system restart is required
error code PL is displayed
before the system can resume
Notes: operation.
1. Tf: Heat sink temperature
6.5 Disable Heating Control

When the outdoor ambient temperature rises above 25°C heating mode is disabled to prevent the mechanical load on
compressors becoming too high and to prevent low compression ratios which can result in insufficient compressor internal
oil lubrication.
Figure 3-6.6: Disable heating control
Heating operation
Outdoor ambient temperature > 25oC Outdoor ambient temperature < 23oC
Units stop
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7 Special Control
7.1 Outdoor Unit Duty Cycling
In systems with multiple outdoor units, outdoor unit duty cycling is used to prevent compressor burn out due to
unbalanced oil levels between outdoor units.
Timing of outdoor unit duty cycling:

 After oil return operation.
 After defrosting operation.
 On restart following compressor stop after set temperatures achieved.
Figure 3-7.1 shows an example of duty cycling in a system with 4 outdoor units.
1
Figure 3-7.1: Duty cycling in a system with 4 outdoor units
After oil return operation or

after defrosting operation or
on restart following compressor
Startup control stop after set temperatures
Normal operation achieved Normal operation
Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3
Outdoor unit Priority Priority Priority Priority Outdoor unit Priority Priority Priority Priority
duty cycling 1 2 3 4 duty cycling 4 1 2 3
Notes:
1. The address settings on the outdoor unit main PCBs for “master unit”, “slave unit 1”, “slave unit 2” and “slave unit 3” do not change.
7.2 Oil Return Operation

In order to prevent compressors from running out of oil, the oil return operation is conducted to recover oil that has
flowed out of the compressor(s) and into the piping system. This operation is performed for all units including units that
are in standby.
Timing of oil return operation:

 When the initial cumulative operating time reaches 140 minutes and then every 8 hours.
Tables 3-7.1 and 3-7.2 show component control during oil return operation in cooling mode.
Table 3-7.1: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in cooling mode
Component Wiring diagram label 8-12HP 14-22HP Control functions and states
DC fan motor B FAN2 ●
Fully open
Solenoid valve (liquid refrigerant injection) SV2 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (oil balance) SV4 ● ● Normal control
Solenoid valve (EXV bypass) SV6 ● ● On
Solenoid valve (indoor units bypass) SV7 ● ● Normal control
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Table 3-7.2: Indoor unit component control during oil return operation in cooling mode
Component Unit state Control functions and states
Thermo on Remote controller setting
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Remote controller setting
Thermo on Normal control
Electronic expansion valve Standby 300 (steps)
Thermo off 300 (steps)
Tables 3-7.3 and 3-7.4 show component control during oil return operation in heating mode.
Table 3-7.3: Outdoor unit component control during oil return operation in heating mode


Fully open

Part 3 - Control
Table 3-7.4: Indoor unit component control during oil return operation in heating mode
Thermo on Off
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Off
Thermo on 480 (steps)
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7.3 Defrosting Operation
In order to recover heating capacity, the defrosting operation is conducted when the outdoor unit heat exchanger is
performing as an evaporator. The defrosting operation is controlled according to outdoor ambient temperature, outdoor
heat exchanger temperature, indoor heat exchanger temperature and outdoor units running time.
Table 3-7.5: Outdoor unit component control during defrosting operation


Off

Fully open
Four way valve ST1 ● ● Off

Solenoid valve (fast defrosting) SV5 ● ● On

Table 3-7.6: Indoor unit component control during defrosting operation

Thermo on Off
Fan Standby Off
Thermo off Off
Thermo on 480 (steps)
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Part 4
Field Settings
1 Outdoor Unit Field Settings ................................................................. 36
Part 4 - Field Settings
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1 Outdoor Unit Field Settings
1.1 PCB Switches and Switch Settings
Figure 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switches
PCB switches
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3
S7 ENC2 S1 S7 S8 ENC2 S1
ENC4 S10
ENC4 S10
S4 S2 S5 S6
S4 S2 S5 S6
Table 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switch settings

1
Switch Setting Switch positions Description
S1
Start-up time is 12 minutes (default)

Start-up time S1
S1 Start-up time is 10 minutes
S2
Night silent time is 6h/10h (default)

S2
Night silent time is 6h/12h

Night silent
2 S2
S2 time
S2

S3
Night silent mode (default)

S3
Silent mode
Silent mode S3
S3 Super silent mode
S3
No silent mode
S4
Standard static pressure (default)

S4
Low static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)

Static pressure S4
S4
Medium static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)
S4
High static pressure mode (reserved, can be customized)

Notes:
1. Black denotes the switch position.
2. Refer to Part 4, 1.2.1 “Night silent time setting”. Table continued on next page …
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Table 4-1.1: Outdoor unit main PCB switch settings (continued)
1
Switch Setting Switch positions Description
S5
ON
Heating priority (default)
123
S5
ON
Cooling priority
123
S5
3 ON
Priority mode VIP priority or voting priority
S5 123
S5
ON
Heating only
123
S5
ON
Cooling only
123
S6
ON
Auto addressing
123
S6
Addressing ON
4 Manual addressing (default)
S6 mode 123
S6
ON
Clear indoor unit addresses
123
S7
ON
Number of The number of indoor units is not manually set (default)
123
indoor units S7
S7 manually set ON
The number of indoor units is manually set on switches ENC3 and S12
12 3
S8/S10 Reserved
S12

ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 0-15
12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 0-9 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 10-15 indoor units
S12
ENC3 S12
Number of 12 0-9 on ENC3 indicate 16-25 indoor units; A-F on ENC3 indicate 26-31 indoor units
S12
indoor units ENC3 ON The number of indoor units is in the range 32-47
S12
Outdoor unit Only 0, 1, 2, 3 should be selected
ENC1 address 0 is for master unit; 1, 2, 3 are for slave units
Outdoor unit Only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 should be selected
5
ENC2 capacity 0: 8HP; 1: 10HP; 2: 12HP; 3: 14HP; 4: 16HP; 5: 18HP; 6: 20HP; 7: 22HP
Network
Only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 should be selected
ENC4 address
Notes:
1. Black denotes the switch position.
3. Refer to Part 4, 1.2.2 “Priority mode setting”.
4. Refer to Part 4, 1.2.3 “Addressing mode setting”.
5. Switch ENC2 is factory-set and its setting should not be changed.
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1.2 Modes Set on Main PCB
1.2.1 Night silent time setting
Night silent mode is activated X hours after the peak daytime temperature, and is deactivated after Y hours, where X and Y
are as specified in Table 4-1.2.
Table 4-1.2: Night silent time setting
Switch Switch positions Description X Y
S2
Night silent time is 6h/10h (default) 6 10

S2
S2 Night silent time is 6h/12h 6 12
S2
Night silent time is 8h/10h 8 10

S2
Night silent time is 8h/12h 8 12
Figure 4-1.2: Night silent mode example (default setting, 6h/10h)
The outdoor unit senses the peak daytime

outdoor ambient temperature
Maximum
output
Load
6 hours 10 hours
Operation
sound dB Max. 15dB
reduction
8:00 14:00 20:00 6:00
Night silent Night silent mode

mode activated deactivated
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1.2.2 Priority mode setting
Priority mode can only be set on the master unit. When an indoor unit is in mode conflict with the outdoor units the unit
displays the mode conflict error. If the indoor unit has a digital display, it will display error code E0; if the indoor unit
display board has LED indicators, the “DEF./FAN” LED will flash rapidly.
Figure 4-1.3: Indoor unit digital displays and LED indicators
Digital display DEF./FAN LED
There are five priority mode options:

1. Heating priority mode (default):
a) During cooling operation: If an indoor unit requests heating, the outdoor units stop and then restart in heating
mode after 5 minutes. Indoor units requesting heating then start in heating mode and indoor units requesting
cooling display the mode conflict error.
b) During heating operation: If an indoor unit requests cooling, the outdoor units ignore the request and continue
to run in heating mode. The indoor unit requesting cooling displays the mode conflict error. If all the indoor units
requesting heating are later turned off and one or more indoor units are still requesting cooling, the outdoor
units restart in cooling mode after 5 minutes and any indoor units requesting cooling then start in cooling mode.

2. Cooling priority mode:
a) During heating operation: If an indoor unit requests cooling, the outdoor units stop and then restart in cooling
mode after 5 minutes. Indoor units requesting cooling then start in cooling mode and indoor units requesting
heating display the mode conflict error.
b) During cooling operation: If an indoor unit requests heating, the outdoor units ignore the request and continue
to run in cooling mode. The indoor unit requesting heating displays the mode conflict error. If all the indoor units
requesting cooling are later turned off and one or more indoor units are still requesting heating, the outdoor
units restart in heating mode after 5 minutes and any indoor units requesting heating then start in heating
mode.
3. VIP priority mode or voting priority mode: 63 is the VIP address. If the VIP indoor unit is operating, the outdoor units
operate in the mode of the VIP indoor unit. Indoor units that are in a mode different to that of the VIP unit display the
mode conflict error. If there is no unit with address 63 or the unit at address 63 is in standby, the outdoor units
operate in voting priority mode. In voting priority mode, the outdoor units operate in whichever of heating and
cooling modes is being requested by the larger number of indoor units.
4. Heating only mode: The outdoor units only operate in heating mode. Indoor units requesting heating operate in
heating mode. Indoor units requesting cooling or in fan only mode display the mode conflict error.
5. Cooling only mode: The outdoor units only operate in cooling mode. Indoor units requesting cooling operate in
cooling mode; indoor units in fan only mode operate in fan only mode. Indoor units requesting heating display the
mode conflict error.
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1.2.3 Addressing mode setting
The V5 X supports two addressing modes, auto addressing and manual addressing:
 If an indoor centralized controller (CCM03, CCM09 or CCM30) is connected directly to the master outdoor unit’s X Y E
terminals, the master unit must be set to auto addressing mode. If the installation situation requires that the indoor
unit addresses are set manually, first set the master unit to manual addressing mode then use a remote or wired
controller to set the indoor units’ addresses one by one, and then change the master unit to auto addressing mode.
(Changing to auto addressing mode will not affect indoor unit addresses that have already been set manually).
Figure 4-1.4: Indoor centralized controller connected to master outdoor unit
PQE PQE PQE

XYE
Auto addressing
mode
 If an indoor centralized controller (CCM03, CCM09 or CCM30) is connected to the indoor units through X Y E terminals,
the master unit can be set to auto addressing mode or manual addressing mode.
Figure 4-1.5: Indoor centralized controller connected to indoor units
XYE XYE XYE XYE
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Part 5
Diagnosis and
Troubleshooting
1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout............................................. 42
2 Outdoor Unit Main PCB ....................................................................... 43
Part 5 - Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

3 Error Code Table .................................................................................. 47
4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 49
5 Appendix to Part 5 ............................................................................. 101
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1 Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout
Figure 5-1.1: Bottom layer of electric control box Figure 5-1.2: Top layer of electric control box
Inverter module
Three-phase
bridge rectifier
DC filter board Main PCB Transformers
AC filter board PTC thermistor
Reactor
Fan module Contactor Power supply
Communication terminals
terminals block
MV5-X400W/V2GN1 / MV5-X450W/V2GN1 / MV5-X500W/V2GN1/ MV5-X560W/V2GN1 / MV5-X615W/V2GN1

Figure 5-1.3: Bottom layer of electric control box Figure 5-1.4: Top layer of electric control box
Three-phase
bridge rectifier Inverter
modules
DC filter boards Main PCB Transformers

AC filter boards
PTC thermistor
Reactor
Fan modules
Contactor
Power supply
Communication terminals
terminals block
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2 Outdoor Unit Main PCB
2.1 Types
There are four main PCB types for V5 X outdoor units. 8/10/12HP units share a main PCB type, 14/16HP share a main PCB
type, 18HP has a unique main PCB type, and 20/22HP share a main PCB type. The type label is affixed to the main PCB.
When changing a main PCB, be sure to use the right type of main PCB. Refer to Table 5-2.1.
Table 5-2.1: Main PCB type labels

Capacity 8/10/12HP 14/16HP 18HP 20/22HP1
Label
Notes:
1. The 20/22HP main PCB can also be used on 8/10/12HP units. The only difference is that the 20/22HP main PCB has two inverter modules whilst the
8/10/12HP main PCB has one inverter module. If a 20/22HP main PCB is used on an 8/10/12HP unit, the unit will run normally but LED6 will flash and LED7
will be continuously on.
2.2 Ports

1
Figure 5-2.1: Outdoor unit main PCB ports
ENC1 ENC3S12 S3
S7 ENC2 S1
ENC4 S10
S4 S2 S5 S6
Instruction
Type label
label
Notes:
1. Label descriptions are given in Table 5-2.2.
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Table 5-2.2: Main PCB ports
Label in Port
Content Port voltage
Figure 5-2.1 code
Compressor top temperature sensor (single compressor units) or
1 CN10 compressor A compressor top temperature sensor (dual 0-5V DC (varying)
compressor units) connection
Discharge pipe temperature sensor (single compressor units) or
2 CN11 compressor B compressor top temperature sensor (dual 0-5V DC (varying)
compressor units) connection
3 CN4 Inverter module temperature sensor connection 0-5V DC (varying)
4 CN26 Reserved
5 CN25 Communication port 2.5-2.7V DC
6 CN30 Power input 380V
7 CN80 Reserved
8 CN31 No.1 transformer power input 220V
9 CN33 No.2 transformer power input 220V
10 CN66 Power supply to compressor A crankcase heater 220V
11 CN67 Power supply to compressor B crankcase heater 220V
12 CN70 EVXA drive port First pin on the left: 12V DC; other four pins:
13 CN71 EVXB drive port varying
CN47-
14 Four-way valve drive ports 220V
CN49
CN41-
15 Solenoid valve drive ports 220V
CN45
16 CN54 Power output 220V
CN57-
17 Neutral terminals 0
CN59
Voltage between upper two pins: 13.5V AC;
18 CN32 No.1 transformer power output
voltage between lower two pins: 9V AC
Voltage between upper two pins: 14.5V AC;
19 CN34 No.2 transformer power output
voltage between lower two pins: 14.5V AC
20 CN39 Inverter module B control port Third pin on the left: 3.3V DC
21 CN38 Inverter module B voltage monitor port 540V DC, +15V DC, N
22 CN36 Inverter module A voltage monitor port 540V DC, +15V DC, N
23 CN37 Inverter module A control port Third pin on the left: 3.3V DC
24 CN35 5V DC, 12V DC power input GND, +5V, +12V, GND, 12V
25 CN19 Low pressure switch connection 0 or 5V
High pressure switch and discharge temperature switch(es)
26 CN18 0 or 5V
connections
27 CN28 Reserved
28 CN16 Reserved
29 CN15 Inverter compressor A and B current sensor connections 0-7.8V AC (varying)
30 CN17 High pressure sensor connection 0-5V DC (varying)
31 CN2 Reserved
Outdoor ambient temperature sensor and outdoor heat exchanger
32 CN1 0-5V DC (varying)
temperature sensor connections
33 CN20 Outdoor units communication port 2.5-2.7V DC
34 CN65 Fan B control port First pin on the left: 12V DC; other four pins:
35 CN64 Fan A control port varying
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2.3 Components
2.3.1 Layout
Figure 5-2.2: Outdoor unit main PCB components
DSP1
DSP2
] Digital display Current sensors
Buttons
SW1/2/3/4
ENC1 ENC3 S12 S3
Inverter drive chips

S7 ENC2 S1
LED indicators
LED1/2/3
Main control chip LED indicators
LED6/7
Communication chip
ENC4 S10
LED indicators
S4 S2 S5 S6 LED4/5

2.3.2 Function of buttons SW1 to SW4
Table 5-2.3: Function of buttons SW1 to SW4
Button Function
SW3 SW4
SW1 Force cooling
SW2 System check
SW3 Check for specific errors

SW1 SW2
SW4 Reserved
2.3.3 SW2 system check button

Before pressing SW2, allow the system to operate steadily for more than an hour. On pressing SW2, the parameters listed
in Table 5-2.4 will be displayed in sequence.
Table 5-2.4: SW2 system check
DSP1
Parameters displayed on DSP2 Remarks
content
-0 Outdoor unit address Master unit: 0; slave units: 1, 2, 3
-1 Outdoor unit capacity Refer to Note 1
-2 Number of outdoor units Displayed on master unit PCB only
-3 Number of indoor units as set on PCB Displayed on master unit PCB only
-4 Outdoor unit output metric (total of all units) Displayed on master unit PCB only
-5 Indoor unit demand metric (total of all units)
-6 Outdoor unit output metric (master unit)
-7 Operating mode Refer to Note 2
-8 Outdoor unit output metric (this unit)
-9 Fan A speed index Refer to Note 3
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Table 5-2.4: SW2 system check (continued)
DSP1
Parameters displayed on DSP2 Remarks
content
10 Fan B speed index Refer to Note 3
11 Indoor heat exchanger pipe temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
12 Outdoor heat exchanger pipe temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
13 Outdoor ambient temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
14 Inverter compressor A discharge temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
15 Inverter compressor B discharge temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
16 Main inverter module temperature (°C) Actual value = value displayed
17 Saturation temperature (°C) corresponding to the discharge pressure Actual value = value displayed + 30
18 Inverter compressor A current (A) Actual value = value displayed
19 Inverter compressor B current (A) Actual value = value displayed
20 EXVA position Steps = value displayed × 8
21 EXVB position Steps = value displayed × 8
22 Compressor discharge pressure (MPa) Actual value = value displayed × 0.1
23 Reserved
24 Number of indoor units currently in communication with master unit Actual value = value displayed
25 Number of indoor units currently operating Actual value = value displayed
26 Priority mode Refer to Note 4
27 Silent mode Refer to Note 5
28 Static pressure mode Refer to Note 6
29 DC voltage A Actual value = value displayed × 10
30 DC voltage B Actual value = value displayed × 10
31 Reserved
000 is displayed if no error or protection events
32 Most recent error or protection code
have occurred since start-up
33 Error clearance metric Actual value = value displayed
34 ---- End
Notes:
1. Outdoor unit capacity setting:
 0: 8HP; 1: 10HP; 2: 12HP; 3: 14HP; 4: 16HP; 5: 18HP; 6: 20HP; 7: 22HP.
2. Operating mode:
 0: off; 2: cooling; 3: heating; 4: forced cooling.
3. The fan speed index is related to the fan speed in rpm as described in Table 3-5.3 in Part 3, 5.6 “Outdoor Fan Control”.
4. Priority mode:
 0: heating priority; 1: cooling priority; 2: VIP priority or voting priority; 3: heating only; 4: cooling only.
5. Silent mode:
 0: night silent mode; 1: silent mode; 2: super silent mode; 3: no silent mode.
6. Static pressure mode:
 0: standard static pressure; 1: low static pressure; 2: medium static pressure; 3: high static pressure.
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2.3.4 Digital display output
Table 5-2.5: Digital display output in different operating states
Outdoor unit state Parameters displayed on DSP1 Parameters displayed on DSP2
The number of indoor units in DSP1
Standby Unit's address
communication with the outdoor units
For single Running speed of the compressor in
--
Normal compressor units rotations per second
operation For dual Running speed of compressor B in Running speed of compressor A in
compressor units rotations per second rotations per second
Error or protection -- or placeholder Error or protection code DSP2
System check Refer to Table 5-2.4 Refer to Table 5-2.4
2.3.5 LED indicators LED1 to LED7

Table 5-2.6: LED indicators LED1 to LED7
Indicator LED indicator function and status
LED1 Power supply indicator. Continuously on if the power supply is normal.

Running indicator. Continuously on if the system is operating normally and flashing if the
LED2
system is in standby.
1
Error indicator. Flashing slowly if a communication error between indoor and master
LED3 1
outdoor unit has occurred. Flashing rapidly for other errors. Off when there is no error.
Inverter module operating indicator. Continuously on if the compressor is running normally
2
LED4/6 and flashing if an inverter module error has occurred (in which case LED5/7 will be
continuously on) or if the system is standby.
2
Inverter module error indicator. Continuously on if an inverter module error has occurred
LED5/7
(in which case LED4/6 will be flashing).
Notes:
1. Flashing slowly means flashing on for 1s then off for 1s in a cycle; flashing rapidly means flashing on for 0.5s then off for 0.5s in a cycle.
2. If an inverter module error occurs, refer to Part 5, 4.11 “xH4 Troubleshooting”. The error code is displayed on the digital display.
3 Error Code Table

Table 5-3.1: Error code table
1
Error code Content Remarks
E0 Communication error between outdoor units Only displayed on the slave unit with the error
E1 Phase sequence error Displayed on the unit with the error
E2 Communication error between indoor and master unit Only displayed on the master unit
E4 Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error Displayed on the unit with the error
E5 Abnormal power supply voltage Displayed on the unit with the error
E7 Compressor top or discharge pipe temperature sensor error Displayed on the unit with the error
E8 Outdoor unit address error Displayed on the unit with the error
xE9 EEPROM mismatch Displayed on the unit with the error
xH0 Communication error between main control chip and inverter driver chip Displayed on the unit with the error
H1 Communication error between main control chip and communication chip Displayed on the unit with the error
H2 Number of slave units detected by master unit has decreased Only displayed on the master unit
H3 Number of slave units detected by master unit has increased Only displayed on the master unit
xH4 Inverter module protection Displayed on the unit with the error
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Table 5-3.1: Error code table (continued)
1
Error code Content Remarks
Number of indoor units detected by master unit not same as number set
H7 Only displayed on the master unit
on main PCB
H8 Discharge pipe low pressure protection. Displayed on the unit with the error
yHd Slave unit malfunction Only displayed on the master unit
P0 Compressor temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P1 Discharge pipe high pressure protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P2, H5 Suction pipe low pressure protection Displayed on the unit with the error
xP3 Compressor current protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P4, H6 Discharge temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P5 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
P9, H9 Fan module protection Displayed on the unit with the error
PL, C7 Inverter module temperature protection Displayed on the unit with the error
PP, F0 Compressor discharge insufficient superheat protection Displayed on the unit with the error
xF1 DC bus voltage error Displayed on the unit with the error
dF Defrosting operation
d0 Oil return operation

xL0 Inverter module protection
xL1 DC bus low voltage protection
xL2 DC bus high voltage protection
xL4 MCE error
xL5 Zero speed protection
xL7 Phase sequence error
Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second
xL8
protection
Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than
xL9
15Hz protection
r1 Refrigerant quantity slightly insufficient protection
r2 Refrigerant quantity significantly insufficient protection
r3 Refrigerant quantity critically insufficient protection
R1 Refrigerant quantity slightly excessive protection
R2 Refrigerant quantity critically excessive protection
Notes:
1. 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing compressor system A and 2
representing compressor system B. 'y' is a placeholder for the address (1, 2 or 3) of the slave unit with the error.
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4 Troubleshooting
4.1 Warning
Warning
 All electrical work must be carried out by competent and suitably qualified, certified and
accredited professionals and in accordance with all applicable legislation (all national, local and other laws,
standards, codes, rules, regulations and other legislation that apply in a given situation).
 Power-off the outdoor units before connecting or disconnecting any connections or wiring, otherwise electric
shock (which can cause physical injury or death) may occur or damage to components may occur.
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4.2 E0 Troubleshooting
4.2.2 Description
 Communication error between outdoor units.
 All units stop running.
 Error code is only displayed on the slave unit with the error.
4.2.3 Possible causes

 Incorrect outdoor unit address setting.
 Communication wires between outdoor units not connected properly.
 Loosened wiring within electric control box.
 Damaged main PCB or electric control box communication terminals block.
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4.2.4 Procedure
E0
ODU addresses on switch ENC1 are set Yes Set the ODU addresses correctly
incorrectly1
No
Ensure the communication wires are

Communication wires between ODUs are Yes three-core shielded cable and are
not connected properly2
connected properly
No
Wires between outdoor main PCB and

electric control box communication Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly

terminals block are loose3
No
Replacing outdoor main PCB resolves the

error
No
Replace electric control box

communication terminals block4
Notes:
1. The master unit address should be set as 0, slave units addresses should be set from 1 to 3, and the addresses should not be repeated within one system.
Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
2. All the wires for H1, H2, E connections should be three-core shielded cable, the wiring should be connected according to polarity (H1 to H1, etc), the wiring
should not be open or short circuited. Refer to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams” and Part 3, 9.3 “Communication Wiring”.
3. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
4. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
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4.3.2 Description
 Phase sequence error.
 Error code is only displayed on the unit with the error.

 Power supply phases not connected in correct sequence.
 Power supply terminals loose.
 Power supply abnormal.
 Main PCB damaged.
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4.3.4 Procedure
E1
The phase sequence of the 3-phase Yes Exchange any two of the 3 phase wires
power supply is incrorrect1
No
Yes Ensure all supply terminals are securely

Some power supply terminals are loose2
fastened
No
The power supply is abnormal Yes Check the power supply equipment
No

Replace outdoor main PCB
Notes:
1. The A, B, C terminals of the 3-phase power supply should match compressor phase sequence requirements. If the phase sequence is inverted, the
compressor will operate inversely. If the wiring connection of each outdoor unit is in A, B, C phase sequence, and multiple units are connected, the current
difference between C phase and A, B phases will be very large as the power supply load of each outdoor unit will be on C phase. This can easily lead to
tripped circuits and terminal wiring burnout. Therefore if multiple units are to be used, the phase sequence should be staggered, so that the current is
distributed among the three phases equally. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
2. Loose power supply terminals can cause the compressors to operate abnormally and compressor current to be very large. Refer to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4
in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”.
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4.4.2 Description
 Communication error between indoor and master unit.
 Error code is only displayed on the master unit.

 Communication wires between indoor and outdoor units not connected properly.
 Indoor unit power supply abnormal.
 Interference from high voltage wires or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
 Communication wire too long.
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4.4.4 Procedure
E2
Communication wires P Q E have short Yes Reconnect the communication wires

circuited or disconnected1
No
Communication wires P Q E are not Yes Connect the communication wires in a

connected in a daisy chain2 daisy chain
No
IDU power supply is abnormal Yes Ensure normal power supply
No

Wires between outdoor main PCB and
electric control box communication Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
terminals block are loose3
No
Interference from high voltage (220V or Yes Ensure the communication wires and
higher) wires4 high voltage wires are separated
No
Communication wires are close to a Remove the source of interference, or

source of electromagnetic radiation such Yes add additional shielding to the
as transformer or strong fluorescent lamp communication wires
No
The length of communication wire is over Yes Reduce the wire length to less than
1200m 1200m or strengthen the signal
No
Replacing outdoor main PCB resolves the

error
No
Replace electric control box

communication terminals block5
Notes:
1. Measure the resistance among P, Q and E. The normal resistance between P and Q is 120Ω, between P and E is infinite, between Q and E is infinite. Refer
to Figures 5-1.2 and 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.3 “Communication
Wiring”.
2. Refer to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.3 “Communication Wiring”.
4. Refer to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 3, 9.1 “General” for required separation distances between communication wiring and power wiring.
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4.5 E4, E7 Troubleshooting
4.5.2 Description
 E4 indicates an outdoor ambient temperature sensor error.
 E7 indicates a compressor top temperature sensor or discharge pipe temperature sensor error.

 Temperature sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Damaged main PCB.
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4.5.4 Procedure
E4 / E7
Temperature sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No
Temperature sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Notes:
1. Outdoor ambient temperature sensor connection is port CN1 on the main PCB (labeled 32 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”). Compressor top
temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor connections are ports CN10 and CN11 on the main PCB (labeled 1 and 2, respectively, in Figure
5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
2. Measure sensor resistance. If the resistance is too low, the sensor has short-circuited. If the resistance is not consistent with the sensor’s resistance
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components” and to Table 5-5.1 or 5-5.2 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature
Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.
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4.6.2 Description
 Abnormal power supply voltage.

 Outdoor unit power supply voltage not within ±10% of rated voltage or a phase is missing.
 High voltage circuit error.
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4.6.4 Procedure
E5
ODU power supply voltage is not within

±10% of rated voltage or a phase is Yes Provide normal power supply
missing1
No
Wires between outdoor main PCB, AC

filter boards and electric control box Yes Ensure the wires are connected properly
power supply terminals are loose2
No
High voltage circuit error has occurred,

such as the compressor has
malfunctioned3, the fan motor has Yes Replace or repair the relevant parts
short-circuited4, or the inverter module
has short-circuited5
No
Notes:
1. The normal voltage between A and N, B and N, and C and N is 198-242V.
2. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 to 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
3. The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and ground. If any of the resistances
differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned. Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.11.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”.
4. The normal resistances of the fan motor coil among U V W are less than 10Ω. If a measured resistance is 0Ω, the fan motor has short-circuited. Refer to
Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
5. Set a multi-meter to buzzer mode and test any two terminals of P N and U V W of the inverter module. If the buzzer sounds, the inverter module has
short-circuited. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Figure 5-4.1.
Figure 5-4.1: Inverter module terminals
P U V W N
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4.7.2 Description
 Outdoor unit address error.

 Invalid outdoor unit address.
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4.7.4 Procedure
E8
The ODU's address is not in the valid Yes Slave units addresses should be set from
range1 1 to 3
No
Replace the outdoor main PCB
Notes:
1. The master unit address should be set as 0, slave units addresses should be set from 1 to 3, and the addresses should not be repeated within one system.
Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
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4.8 xE9 Troubleshooting
In the error code, 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1
representing compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.
4.8.2 Description
 1E9 indicates a compressor A EEPROM mismatch.
 2E9 indicates a compressor B EEPROM mismatch.

 Outdoor unit was powered on immediately after being powered off.
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4.8.4 Procedure
xE9
Power off the unit and wait for the digital

The outdoor unit was powered on Yes display to turn off before restarting the
immediately after being powered off1
unit
No
Notes:
1. When performing a manual restart of an outdoor unit, once the unit has been powered off it should not be powered on again until the digital display has
turned off.
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4.9 xH0, H1 Troubleshooting
4.9.2 Description
 1H0 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the compressor A inverter driver chip.
 2H0 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the compressor B inverter driver chip.
 H1 indicates a communication error between the main control chip and the communication chip.

 Transformer malfunction.
 Interference from a source of electromagnetic radiation.
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4.9.4 Procedure
xH0 / H1
Power supply for main PCB and Yes Provide normal power supply
transformer is abnormal1
No
The transformer has malfunctioned2 Yes Replace the transformer
No
There is a source of electromagnetic

radiation near the unit, such as Yes Remove the source of interference
high-frequency transmitter or other high

strength radiation device
No
Notes:
1. Measure the voltages of ports CN31, CN33 and CN35 on the main PCB (labeled 8, 9 and 24, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”). The normal
voltage between CN31 and CN33 terminals is 220V, between GND and the 5V pins of CN35 is 5V, between GND and 12V pins of CN35 is 12V. If one or more
of the voltages are not normal, the power supply for main PCB and transformer is abnormal.
2. Measure the voltages of ports CN32 and CN34 on the main PCB (labeled 18 and 19, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”). The normal voltage
across the upper two pins of CN32 is 13.5V (AC), across the lower two pins is 9V (AC). The normal voltage across the upper two pins of CN34 is 14.5V (AC),
across the lower two pins is 14.5V (AC). If one or more of the voltages are not normal, the transformer has malfunctioned. Refer to Figure 5-4.2.
Figure 5-4.2: Transformer power output terminals
CN34: No.2 transformer 14.5V

power output 14.5V
CN32: No.1 transformer 13.5V

power output 9V
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4.10 H2, H3 Troubleshooting
4.10.2 Description
 H2 indicates that the number of slave units detected by master unit has decreased.
 H3 indicates that the number of slave units detected by master unit has increased.

 Some outdoor units are powered off.
 Incorrect outdoor unit address setting.
 Communication wires between outdoor units not connected properly.
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4.10.4 Procedure
H2 / H3
Some outdoor units in the system are Yes Power on all the outdoor units
powered off1
No
No
Troubleshoot as for an E0 error2

Notes:
1. Check LED1 on the main PCB. If LED1 is on, the main PCB is powered on, if LED1 is off, the main PCB is powered off. Refer to Figure 5-2.2 in Part 5, 2.3.1
“Layout”.
2. See Part 5, 4.2 “E0 Troubleshooting”.
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4.11 xH4 Troubleshooting
4.11.2 Description
 1H4 indicates compressor A inverter module protection.
 2H4 indicates compressor B inverter module protection.
 When an xH4 error occurs, a manual system restart is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of
an xH4 error should be addressed promptly in order to avoid system damage.

 Inverter module protection.
 DC bus low or high voltage protection.
 MCE error.
 Zero speed protection.
 Phase sequence error.
 Excessive compressor frequency variation.
 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency.
4.11.4 Specific error codes for xH4 inverter module protection

If an xH4 error code is displayed, press button SW3 every two seconds until one of the following specific error codes is
displayed on the digital display: xL0, xL1, xL2, xL4, xL5, xL7, xL8, xL9. Refer to Figure 5-4.3 and Table 5-4.1.
Figure 5-4.3: Button SW3 on main PCB
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Table 5-4.1: Specific error codes for error xH4
1
Specific error code Content
xL0 Inverter module protection
xL1 DC bus low voltage protection
xL2 DC bus high voltage protection
xL4 MCE error
xL5 Zero speed protection
xL7 Phase sequence error
xL8 Compressor frequency variation greater than 15Hz within one second protection
xL9 Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz protection
Notes:
1. 'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing compressor system A and
2 representing compressor system B.
The specific error codes xL0, xL1, xL2 and xL4 can also be obtained from the inverter module LED indicators. If an inverter
module error has occurred, LED5/7 is continuously on and LED4/6 flashes. Refer to Figure 5-4.4 and Table 5-4.2.

Figure 5-4.4: LED indicators LED4 to LED7 on main PCB
Table 5-4.2: Errors indicated on LED4/6

LED4/6 flashing pattern Corresponding error
Flashes 8 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats xL0 - Inverter module protection
Flashes 9 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats xL1 - DC bus low voltage protection
Flashes 10 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats xL2 - DC bus high voltage protection
Flashes 12 times and stops for 1 second, then repeats xL4 - MCE error
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4.11.5 First troubleshooting step
To troubleshoot xH4 errors, first ensure that the DC bus wire is connected correctly. The DC bus wire should run from the N
terminal on the inverter module, through the current sensor (in the direction indicated by the arrow on the current
sensor), and end at the N terminal on the DC filter board.
Figure 5-4.5: DC detection wire connection method
Inverter module N
terminal
DC filter board N
terminal
DC bus wire
Current sensor
4.11.6 xL0 troubleshooting

Step 1: Check compressor
 Check that compressor wiring is all connected properly.
 The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W
and ground. If any of the resistances differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned.
Figure 5-4.6: Measuring resistances among compressor Figure 5-4.7: Measuring resistances between compressor terminals
terminals and ground
 If the resistances are normal, go to Step 2.
Step 2: Check inverter module

 The DC voltage between terminals P1 and N1 should be 1.41 times the local power supply voltage. The DC voltage
between terminals P and N should be 510-580V. If either voltage is not in the normal range, troubleshoot as for xL1 or
xL2 errors. Refer to Part 5, 4.11.7 “xL1/xL4 troubleshooting” or Part 5, 4.11.8 “xL2 troubleshooting”.
 Disconnect the terminals U, N, W from the inverter compressor. Measure the resistance among terminals P, N, U, V, W.
All the resistances should be infinite. If any of them are not infinite, the inverter module is damaged and should be
replaced.
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N1
P1
P U V W N
4.11.7 xL1/xL4 troubleshooting

 Check the DC voltage between terminals P and N. The normal value is 510-580V. If the voltage is lower than 510V, go
to Step 2.

P N
Step 2: Check rectifier wiring circuit

 If the wires are loose, fasten the wires. If the wires are OK, replace the main PCB.
Figure 5-4.10: Rectifier and AC filter board in electric control box
Check 3-phase bridge

rectifier wiring
Check AC filter
board wiring
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4.11.8 xL2 troubleshooting
 Check the DC voltage between terminals P and N. The normal value is 510-580V, if the voltage is higher than 580V, go
to Step 2.
P N
Step 2: Check capacitor board

 Check the voltage between terminals P and N on the capacitor board. The normal value is 510-580V. If the voltage is
not in the normal range, there is a problem with the electrolytic capacitor power supply. Check the power supply for
high or unstable voltage. If the power supply voltage value is normal, then the main PCB has malfunctioned and
needs to be replaced.
Figure 5-4.12: Capacitor board terminals
4.11.9 xL8/xL9 troubleshooting

Step 1: Check compressor
 The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W
and ground. If any of the resistances differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned.
 Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.11.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”. If the resistance values are normal, go to Step
2.
Step 2: Check compressor and main PCB
 If there is another unit nearby (either in the same system or another system) that is operating normally, its electric
control box can be used to determine whether the xL8/xL9 error is being caused by a compressor fault or a main PCB
fault:
 If using another unit in the same system as the unit with the error to perform the test, set it as the master unit
(address 0); if using a unit in another system, use the master unit.
 Disconnect the power wires of the compressor referenced in the xL8/xL9 error code.
 In the unit that is operating normally, disconnect the power wires that connect a compressor to the electric
control box and use them to connect the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error to the electric control box of the
unit that is operating normally. Ensure that the U, V, W terminals are connected in the right order, and then start
the system that is operating normally.
 If the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error runs normally, replace the main PCB of the unit with the xL8/xL9 error
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and ensure the wiring is correct; if the compressor with the xL8/xL9 error still does not run normally, it needs to
be replaced. Refer to Part 5, 4.11.10 “Compressor replacement procedure”.
Figure 5-4.13: Connecting compressor to an error-free unit
Unit with error Unit operating normally
Connect compressor with

xL8/xL9 error to control box in
an error-free unit and see
whether or not it runs
normally
Power line (U, V, W terminals)
 If there is no error-free unit nearby:

 Replace the main PCB of the unit with the xL8/xL9 error and ensure the wiring is correct. If the compressor with

the xL8/xL9 error runs normally, a fault with the main PCB was causing the xL8/xL9 error; if the compressor with
the xL8/xL9 error still does not run normally, it needs to be replaced. Refer to Part 5, 4.11.10 “Compressor
replacement procedure”.
4.11.10 Compressor replacement procedure Figure 5-4.14: Draining oil from a compressor
Step 1: Remove faulty compressor and remove oil
 Remove the faulty compressor from the outdoor unit.
 Before removing the oil, shake the compressor so as to not allow
impurities to remain settled at the bottom.
 Drain the oil out of the compressor and retain it for inspection.
Normally the oil can be drained out from the compressor discharge
pipe. Refer to Figure 5-4.14.
Step 2: Inspect oil from faulty compressor

 The oil should be clear and transparent. Slightly yellow oil is not an indication of any problems. However, if the oil is
dark, black or contains impurities, the system has problems and the oil needs to be changed. Refer to Figure 5-4.16
for further details regarding inspecting compressor oil. (If the compressor oil has been spoiled, the compressor will
not be being lubricated effectively. The scroll plate, crankshaft and bearings will wear. Abrasion will lead to a larger
load and higher current. More electric energy will get dissipated as heat and the temperature of the motor will
become increasingly high. Finally, compressor damage or burnout will result. Refer to Figure 5-4.17.)
Step 3: Check oil in other compressors in the system

 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is clean, go to Step 6.
 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is only lightly spoiled, go to Step 4.
 If the oil drained from the faulty compressor is heavily spoiled, check the oil in the other compressors in the system.
Drain the oil from any compressors where the oil has been spoiled. Go to Step 4.
Step 4: Replace oil separator(s) and accumulator(s)

 If the oil from a compressor is spoiled (lightly or heavily), drain the oil from the oil separator and accumulator in that
unit and then replace them.
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Step 5: Check filters(s)
 If the oil from a compressor is spoiled (lightly or heavily), check the filter between the gas stop valve and the 4-way
valve in that unit. If it is blocked, clean with nitrogen or replace.
Step 6: Replace the faulty compressor and re-fit the other compressors Figure 5-4.15: Compressor piping
 Replace the faulty compressor.

 If the oil had been spoiled and was drained from the non-faulty compressors
in Step 3, use clean oil to clean them before re-fitting them into the units. To
clean, add oil into the compressor through the discharge pipe using a funnel,
shake the compressor, and then drain the oil. Repeat several times and then
re-fit the compressors into the units. (The discharge pipe is connected to the
oil pool of the compressor by the inner oil balance pipe. Refer to Figure
5-4.15.)
Step 7: Add compressor oil

 Add 1.2L of oil to the new compressor through the discharge pipe, using a funnel.
 Add 1.2L of oil to each of the compressors from which oil was drained in Step 3.
 Only use FV68H oil. Different compressors require different types of oil. Using the wrong type of oil leads to various
problems.
 Add additional oil to the accumulators such that the total amount of oil is 5L in 8-12HP units and 7L in 14-22HP units.
Step 8: Vacuum drying and refrigerant charging

 Once all the compressors and other components have been fully connected, vacuum dry the system and recharge
refrigerant. Refer to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 3.
Figure 5-4.16: Inspecting compressor oil
This oil is black This oil is a little

- it has been yellow, but is clear
carbonized and transparent and
the condition is
acceptable
This oil is still

transparent but there
are impurities which
Cloudy or gray may clog the filter
oil indicates
abnormal
system
This oil contains
operation
particles of copper
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Figure 5-4.17: Effects of spoiled compressor oil
Worn crankshaft
Worn scroll plate
Worn scroll plate

Normal compressor
bearings
Seriously worn and

damaged bearings
Filter blocked by impurities,

which leads to abnormal
compressor suction
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4.12 H7 Troubleshooting
4.12.2 Description
 Number of indoor units detected by master unit not same as number set on main PCB.

 Number of indoor units set on main PCB not same as actual number of indoor units.
 Some indoor units are powered off.
 Communication wires between indoor and outdoor units not connected properly.
 Indoor unit PCB damaged.
 Indoor unit without address or indoor unit address duplicated.
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4.12.4 Procedure
H7
Number of indoor units set on main PCB Change the setting on the PCB to be the
not same as actual number of indoor Yes same as the actual number of indoor
units1 units
No
Some indoor units are powered off Yes Power on all indoor units
No
After re-starting the ODUs and IDUs and Refer to indoor unit troubleshooting
then waiting 2 minutes, an IDU displays Yes guide. Resolving the indoor unit error

an E1 or FE error2 resolves the outdoor unit error
No
Two or more indoor units are assigned

No
the same address3
Yes
Setting the indoor units’ addresses No Replace outdoor main PCB

uniquely resolves the error
Notes:
1. The number of indoor units can be set on switches EN3 and S12 on the main PCB. Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
2. Indoor unit error code E1 indicates a communication error between indoor and master unit. Indoor unit error code FE indicates that an indoor unit has not
been assigned an address.
3. Indoor unit addresses can be checked and manually assigned using indoor unit remote/wired controllers. Alternatively, indoor unit addresses can be
automatically assigned by the master outdoor unit. Auto-addressing mode is selected by setting switch S6 on the main PCB. Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB
Switches and Switch Settings”.
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4.13 H8 Troubleshooting
4.13.2 Description
 Discharge pipe low pressure protection. When the discharge pressure falls below 0.3MPa, the system displays H8
protection and all units stop running. When the discharge pressure returns to normal, H8 is removed and normal
operation resumes.

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.
 Pressure sensor not connected properly or has malfunctioned.
 Insufficient refrigerant.
 Low pressure side blockage.
 Poor evaporator heat exchange.

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4.13.4 Procedure
H8
ODU stop valves are closed Yes Open the stop valves
No
High pressure sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No
High pressure sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No

Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant and inspect system for
refrigerant leakage3 leaks
No
The low pressure side is blocked, caused Inspect the system and fix the error. If the
by crushed or bent pipe, closed EXV or Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
dirty filter4 be cleaned
No
The evaporator heat exchange is poor5 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
No
Replace the outdoor main PCB
Notes:
1. High pressure sensor connection is port CN17 on the main PCB (labeled 30 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
2. Measure the resistance among the three terminals of the pressure sensor. If the resistance is of the order of mega Ohms or infinite, the pressure sensor
has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
3. To check for insufficient refrigerant:
 Re-start the outdoor units. If an r1, r2 or r3 error is displayed upon start-up, there is insufficient refrigerant in the system.
 An insufficiency of refrigerant causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge and suction pressures to be lower than
normal and compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. These issues disappear once
sufficient refrigerant has been charged into the system. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal
Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
4. A low pressure side blockage causes compressor discharge temperature to be higher than normal, suction pressure to be lower than normal and
compressor current to be lower than normal, and may cause frosting to occur on the suction pipe. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and
5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
5. In cooling mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.
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4.14 yHd Troubleshooting
In the error code, 'y' is a placeholder for the address (1, 2 or 3) of the slave unit with the error.
4.14.2 Description
 1Hd indicates an error on the slave unit with address 1.

 Slave unit malfunction.
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4.14.4 Procedure
yHd
Check relevant slave unit
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4.15 P0, P4, H6 Troubleshooting
4.15.2 Description
 P0 indicates compressor temperature protection.
 P4 indicates discharge temperature protection. When the discharge temperature rises above 120°C the system
displays P4 protection and all units stop running.

 H6 indicates P4 protection has occurred 3 times in 100 minutes. When an H6 error occurs, a manual system restart is

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.  Insufficient refrigerant.  System contains air or nitrogen.
 Temperature sensor/switch not connected  System blockage.  Poor condenser heat exchange.
properly or has malfunctioned.  Indoor load too large.  Main PCB damaged.
4.15.4 Procedure
P0 / P4 / H6
No
Compressor top temperature sensor,

discharge pipe temperature sensor Yes Ensure the sensors and switch are
and/or discharge temperature switch connected properly
connections on main PCB are loose1
No

and/or discharge pipe temperature Yes Replace the faulty sensor(s)
sensor have short circuited or failed2
No
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Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant and inspect the system
refrigerant leakage3 for leaks
No
Inspect the system and fix the error. If the

The system is blocked, caused by crushed Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
or bent pipe, blocked EXV or dirty filter4
be cleaned
No
Yes Make sure the combination ratio is less

The indoor load is too large5
than 130%
No

Flush all refrigerant then vacuum the
System contains air or nitrogen 6 Yes system and recharge refrigerant. Add oil
to the system if it leaks
No
The condenser heat exchange is poor7 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
No
Notes:
1. Compressor top temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor connections are ports CN10 and CN11 on the main PCB (labeled 1 and 2,
respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”). The discharge temperature switch connection is port CN18 on the main PCB (labeled 26 in Figure 5-2.1
in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components” and to Table 5-5.2 in Part 5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor
Resistance Characteristics”.
5. An indoor load that is too large causes suction and discharge temperatures to be higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4
and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
6. Air or nitrogen in the system causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal, compressor current to
be higher than normal, abnormal compressor noise and an unsteady pressure meter reading. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5
in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
7. In cooling mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.
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4.16 P1 Troubleshooting
4.16.2 Description
 Discharge pipe high pressure protection. When the discharge pressure rises above 4.4MPa, the system displays P1
protection and all units stop running. When the discharge pressure falls below 3.2MPa, P1 is removed and normal
operation resumes.
 If the system has a 3-phase protector and the 3-phase protector is connected with the high pressure switch, the
system will display P1 protection when initially powered on, and P1 protection will disappear once the system reaches
a steady state.

 Pressure sensor/switch not connected properly or has malfunctioned.

 Excess refrigerant.
 System contains air or nitrogen.
 High pressure side blockage.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.
4.16.4 Procedure
P1
No
High pressure sensor connection on main Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
PCB is loose1
No
High pressure sensor has short-circuited Yes Replace the sensor

or failed2
No
Yes Discharge part of the refrigerant. Add oil

Excess refrigerant3
if it leaks during discharge
No
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System contains air or nitrogen 4 Yes system and recharge the refrigerant. Add
oil to the system if it leaks
No
The high pressure side is blocked, caused Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV5
No
No

Notes:
1. The high pressure sensor connection is port CN17 on the main PCB (labeled 30 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
2. Measure the resistance among the three terminals of the pressure sensor. If the resistance is of the order of mega Ohms or infinite, the pressure sensor
has failed. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
3. To check for excess refrigerant:
 Re-start the outdoor units. If an R1 or R2 error is displayed upon start-up, there is excess refrigerant in the system.
 Excess refrigerant causes discharge temperature to be lower than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to be
higher than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant
System”.
5. High pressure side blockage causes discharge temperature to be higher than normal, discharge pressure to be higher than normal and suction pressure to
be lower than normal. For normal system parameters refer to Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 in Part 5, 5.2 “Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System”.
for dirt/blockages.
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4.17 P2, H5 Troubleshooting
4.17.2 Description
 P2 indicates suction pipe low pressure protection. When the suction pressure falls below 0.05MPa, the system
displays P2 protection and all units stop running. When the pressure rises above 0.15MPa, P2 is removed and normal
operation resumes.
 H5 indicates P2 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an H5 error occurs, a manual system restart is
 If the system has a 3-phase protector and the 3-phase protector is connected to the low pressure switch, the system
will display P2 protection when initially powered on, and P2 protection will disappear once the system reaches a
steady state.

 Insufficient refrigerant.
 Low pressure side blockage.
 Poor evaporator heat exchange.
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4.17.4 Procedure
P2 / H5
No
Insufficient refrigerant caused by Yes Add refrigerant or inspect the system for
refrigerant leakage1 leaks
No
The low pressure side is blocked, caused Inspect the system and fix the error. If the
by crushed or bent pipe, blocked EXV, or Yes filter is blocked by ice, the piping should
dirty filter2 be cleaned

No
The evaporator heat exchange is poor5 Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
No
Notes:
3. In cooling mode check indoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets for dirt/blockages. In heating mode check outdoor heat exchangers, fans and air outlets
for dirt/blockages.
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4.18 xP3 Troubleshooting
'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing
compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.
4.18.2 Description
 1P3 indicates current protection on compressor A.
 2P3 indicates current protection on compressor B.
 When the compressor current rises above the protection value (E705DHD-72: 23A; E655DHD-65: 21A; E405DHD-36:
12A; E405DHD-42: 15A), the system displays P3 protection and all units stop running. When the current returns to the
normal range, P3 is removed and normal operation resumes.

 Outdoor unit stop valves are closed.  Poor condenser heat exchange.
 Indoor load too large.  High pressure side blockage.
 Power supply abnormal.  Inverter module damaged.
 Sudden interruption of power to IDUs.  Compressor damaged.
 Excess refrigerant.  Main PCB damaged.
4.18.4 Procedure
xP3
No

than 130%
No
No
Sudden interruption of power to IDUs Yes Inspect the system and fix the error
No
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Excess refrigerant2
No

System contains air or nitrogen 3 Yes system and recharge refrigerant. Add oil
to the system if it leaks
No
No

No
Inverter module has short-circuited6 Yes Replace the inverter module
No
Compressor has malfunctioned7 Yes Replace the compressor
No
Notes:
System”.
for dirt/blockages.
6. Set a multi-meter to buzzer mode and test any two terminals of P N and U V W of the inverter module. If the buzzer sounds, the inverter module has
short-circuited. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Figure 5-4.1 in Part 5, 4.6 “E5
Troubleshooting”.
7. The normal resistances of the inverter compressor are 0.7-1.5Ω among U V W and infinite between each of U V W and ground. If any of the resistances
differ from these specifications, the compressor has malfunctioned. Refer to Figures 5-4.6 and 5-4.7 in Part 5, 4.11.6 “xL0 troubleshooting”.
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4.19 P5 Troubleshooting
4.19.2 Description
 Outdoor heat exchanger temperature protection. When the outdoor heat exchanger temperature rises above 65oC,
the system displays P5 protection and all units stop running. When the temperature returns to the normal range, P5 is
removed and normal operation resumes.

 Indoor load too large.
 Poor condenser heat exchange.

 High pressure side blockage.
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4.19.4 Procedure
P5
No
Outdoor heat exchanger temperature Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
sensor connection on main PCB is loose1
No
Outdoor heat exchanger temperature Yes Replace the sensor

sensor has short-circuited or failed2
No

than 130%
No

System contains air or nitrogen4 Yes system and recharge the refrigerant. Add
oil to the system if it leaks
No
No
No
Notes:
1. Outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor connection is port CN1 on the main PCB (labeled 32 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
for dirt/blockages.
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4.20 P9, H9 Troubleshooting
4.20.2 Description
 P9 indicates fan module protection. All units stop running.
 H9 indicates that P9 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an H9 error occurs, a manual system restart
is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of an H9 error should be addressed promptly in order
to avoid system damage.

 Switch ENC2 incorrectly set.
 Power or communication wires not connected properly.
 Fan motor blocked or has failed.
 AC filter board damaged.
 Fan module damaged.
4.20.4 Procedure
P9 / H9
The capacity set on switch ENC2 on the Ensure the setting on switch ENC2
main PCB and the capacity given on the matches the unit capacity given on the
unit’s nameplate do not match1 unit’s nameplate
No
Some power wires or communication

Yes Ensure power and communication wires
wires of fan module are not connected
are connected properly
properly2
No
Yes Remove obstruction or replace the fan

The fan motor is blocked or has failed3
motor
No
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No
Voltage between P and N on fan module Yes Replace AC filter board

is abnormal4
No
Replacing the fan module resolves the

error
No

Notes:
1. Refer to Part 4, 1.1 “PCB Switches and Switch Settings”.
3. Refer to Part 2, 1 “Layout of Functional Components”.
4. The normal voltage between P and N on the fan module is 310V DC. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout”
and to Figure 5-4.18.
Figure 5-4.18: Fan module layout
Program input port
N Main PCB control signal input port
Power supply to fan motor

Fault LED indicator
Power supply LED indicator
Signal feedback port
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4.21 PL, C7 Troubleshooting
4.21.2 Description
 PL indicates inverter module temperature protection. When the main inverter module temperature rises above 80oC,
the system displays PL protection and all units stop running.
 C7 indicates PL protection has occurred 3 times in 100 minutes. When a C7 error occurs, a manual system restart is

 Blocked, dirty or loose heat sink.
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4.21.4 Procedure
PL / C7
The inverter module heat sink is blocked Yes Clean or replace the heat sink
or dirty1
No
The screws connecting the heat sink to Yes Tighten the screws and make sure the
the inverter module are loose2 heat sink is well-connected
No
Inverter module temperature sensor Yes Ensure the sensor is connected properly
connection on main PCB is loose3
No

Inverter module temperature sensor has Yes Replace the sensor
short circuited or failed4
No
Notes:
3. Inverter module temperature sensor connection is port CN4 on the main PCB (labeled 3 in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
characteristics table, the sensor has failed. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 and 5-1.3 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to Table 5-5.3 in Part
5, 5.1 “Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics”.
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4.22 PP, F0 Troubleshooting
4.22.2 Description
 PP indicates compressor discharge insufficient superheat protection. When the discharge gas superheat is ≤0°C for 20
minutes or ≤5°C for 60 minutes, the system displays PP protection and all units stop running.
 F0 indicates PP protection has occurred 3 times in 150 minutes. When an F0 error occurs, a manual system restart is

 Poor temperature sensor heat insulation.
 Excess refrigerant.
 Discharge pressure too high.
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4.22.4 Procedure
PP / F0

and/or discharge pipe temperature Yes Ensure the sensors are connected
sensor connections on main PCB are properly
loose1
No

and/or discharge pipe temperature Yes Replace the faulty sensor(s)
sensor have short circuited or failed2
No

Poor heat insulation of compressor top
temperature sensor resulting in Yes Ensure sufficient heat insulation for
temperature reading lower than actual compressor top temperature senor
temperature
No

Excess refrigerant3
No
Discharge pressure is too high Yes Troubleshoot as for a P1 error4
No
Notes:
1. Compressor top temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor connections are ports CN10 and CN11 on the main PCB (labeled 1 and 2,
respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 “Ports”).
System”.
4. See Part 5, 4.16 “P1 Troubleshooting”.
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4.23 xF1 Troubleshooting
'x' is a placeholder for the compressor system (compressor and related electrical components), with 1 representing
compressor system A and 2 representing compressor system B.
4.23.2 Description
 1F1 indicates compressor A DC bus voltage error.
 2F1 indicates compressor B DC bus voltage error.
 When the DC bus voltage is outside the range 300-800V continuously for 10 seconds, the system displays the F1 error
code and all units stop running.

 Loosened wiring within electric control box. 
Reactor damaged.
 Power supply abnormal.  DC filter board damaged.
 Contactor damaged.  Inverter module damaged.
 Three-phase bridge rectifier damaged.  Main PCB damaged.
4.23.4 Procedure
xF1
Wires between
inverter module
Voltage between +15V and N pins of voltage monitor port
inverter module voltage monitor port on Yes on main PCB and No Replace the inverter module
main PCB is abnormal1 voltage monitor port
on inverter module
are loose3
Yes
Ensure the wires are

No
connected properly
Voltage between P and N pins of inverter

Yes Replace outdoor
module voltage monitor port on main
main PCB
PCB is abnormal2
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No
Wires between DC filter board and Yes Ensure the wires are
inverter module are loose connected properly
No
Wires from three-phase bridge rectifier

Yes Ensure the wires are
to reactor, DC filter board and/or AC
connected properly
filter board are loose4
No
Yes Check the power

The power supply is abnormal
supply equipment
No
Voltage between

power output and Replace
Yes No
Contactor is open neutral terminals on outdoor main
main PCB are PCB
220±10%V AC5
Yes
Wiring connections Ensure the

at contactor Yes wires are
terminals is(are) connected
loose properly
No No
The contactor is Yes Replace the

blocked contactor
Replace three-phase bridge rectifier,

reactor and/or capacitor
Notes:
1. Inverter module voltage monitor ports are ports CN36 and CN38 on the main PCB (labeled 22 and 21, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 "Ports").
The normal voltage between the +15V and N pins is 15V DC. Refer to Figure 5-4.19.
2. Inverter module voltage monitor ports are ports CN36 and CN38 on the main PCB (labeled 22 and 21, respectively, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 "Ports").
The normal voltage between the P and N pins should be between 300V and 800V. Refer also to Figure 5-4.19.
Figure 5-4.19: Inverter module voltage monitor ports
300-800V 300-800V
15V 15V
CN36: Inverter module A CN38: Inverter module B

voltage monitor port voltage monitor port
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3. Voltage monitor port is port CN5 on the inverter module. Refer to Figure 5-4.20.
Figure 5-4.20: Voltage monitor port (CN5) on inverter module terminals
P U V W N
4. Refer to Figures 5-1.1 to 5-1.4 in Part 5, 1 “Outdoor Unit Electric Control Box Layout” and to the V5 X Engineering Data Book, Part 2, 5 “Wiring Diagrams”.
5. Power output port is port CN54 on the main PCB (labeled 16, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 "Ports"). Neutral terminals are terminals CN57-59 on the main
PCB (labeled 17, in Figure 5-2.1 in Part 5, 2.2 "Ports")
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5 Appendix to Part 5
5.1 Temperature Sensor Resistance Characteristics
Table 5-5.1: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor and outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor resistance characteristics
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)
-20 115.3 20 12.64 60 2.358 100 0.6297
-19 108.1 21 12.06 61 2.272 101 0.6115
-18 101.5 22 11.50 62 2.191 102 0.5939
-17 96.34 23 10.97 63 2.112 103 0.5768
-16 89.59 24 10.47 64 2.037 104 0.5604
-15 84.22 25 10.00 65 1.965 105 0.5445
-14 79.31 26 9.551 66 1.896 106 0.5291
-13 74.54 27 9.124 67 1.830 107 0.5143
-12 70.17 28 8.720 68 1.766 108 0.4999
-11 66.09 29 8.336 69 1.705 109 0.4860

-10 62.28 30 7.971 70 1.647 110 0.4726
-9 58.71 31 7.624 71 1.591 111 0.4596
-8 56.37 32 7.295 72 1.537 112 0.4470
-7 52.24 33 6.981 73 1.485 113 0.4348
-6 49.32 34 6.684 74 1.435 114 0.4230
-5 46.57 35 6.400 75 1.387 115 0.4116
-4 44.00 36 6.131 76 1.341 116 0.4006
-3 41.59 37 5.874 77 1.291 117 0.3899
-2 39.82 38 5.630 78 1.254 118 0.3796
-1 37.20 39 5.397 79 1.2133 119 0.3695
0 35.20 40 5.175 80 1.174 120 0.3598
1 33.33 41 4.964 81 1.136 121 0.3504
2 31.56 42 4.763 82 1.100 122 0.3413
3 29.91 43 4.571 83 1.064 123 0.3325
4 28.35 44 4.387 84 1.031 124 0.3239
5 26.88 45 4.213 85 0.9982 125 0.3156
6 25.50 46 4.046 86 0.9668 126 0.3075
7 24.19 47 3.887 87 0.9366 127 0.2997
8 22.57 48 3.735 88 0.9075 128 0.2922
9 21.81 49 3.590 89 0.8795 129 0.2848
10 20.72 50 3.451 90 0.8525 130 0.2777
11 19.69 51 3.318 91 0.8264 131 0.2708
12 18.72 52 3.192 92 0.8013 132 0.2641
13 17.80 53 3.071 93 0.7771 133 0.2576
14 16.93 54 2.959 94 0.7537 134 0.2513
15 16.12 55 2.844 95 0.7312 135 0.2451
16 15.34 56 2.738 96 0.7094 136 0.2392
17 14.62 57 2.637 97 0.6884 137 0.2334
18 13.92 58 2.540 98 0.6682 138 0.2278
19 13.26 59 2.447 99 0.6486 139 0.2223
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Table 5-5.2: Compressor top temperature sensor and discharge pipe temperature sensor resistance characteristics
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)
-20 542.7 20 68.66 60 13.59 100 3.702

-19 511.9 21 65.62 61 13.11 101 3.595
-18 483.0 22 62.73 62 12.65 102 3.492
-17 455.9 23 59.98 63 12.21 103 3.392
-16 430.5 24 57.37 64 11.79 104 3.296
-15 406.7 25 54.89 65 11.38 105 3.203
-14 384.3 26 52.53 66 10.99 106 3.113
-13 363.3 27 50.28 67 10.61 107 3.025
-12 343.6 28 48.14 68 10.25 108 2.941
-11 325.1 29 46.11 69 9.902 109 2.860
-10 307.7 30 44.17 70 9.569 110 2.781
-9 291.3 31 42.33 71 9.248 111 2.704
-8 275.9 32 40.57 72 8.940 112 2.630
-7 261.4 33 38.89 73 8.643 113 2.559
-6 247.8 34 37.30 74 8.358 114 2.489

-5 234.9 35 35.78 75 8.084 115 2.422
-4 222.8 36 34.32 76 7.820 116 2.357
-3 211.4 37 32.94 77 7.566 117 2.294
-2 200.7 38 31.62 78 7.321 118 2.233
-1 190.5 39 30.36 79 7.086 119 2.174
0 180.9 40 29.15 80 6.859 120 2.117
1 171.9 41 28.00 81 6.641 121 2.061
2 163.3 42 26.90 82 6.430 122 2.007
3 155.2 43 25.86 83 6.228 123 1.955
4 147.6 44 24.85 84 6.033 124 1.905
5 140.4 45 23.89 85 5.844 125 1.856
6 133.5 46 22.89 86 5.663 126 1.808
7 127.1 47 22.10 87 5.488 127 1.762
8 121.0 48 21.26 88 5.320 128 1.717
9 115.2 49 20.46 89 5.157 129 1.674
10 109.8 50 19.69 90 5.000 130 1.632
11 104.6 51 18.96 91 4.849
12 99.69 52 18.26 92 4.703
13 95.05 53 17.58 93 4.562
14 90.66 54 16.94 94 4.426
15 86.49 55 16.32 95 4.294
16 82.54 56 15.73 96 4.167
17 78.79 57 15.16 97 4.045
18 75.24 58 14.62 98 3.927
19 71.86 59 14.09 99 3.812
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Table 5-5.3: Inverter module temperature sensor resistance characteristics
(°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ) (°C) (kΩ)
-30 971.4 10 109.0 50 19.70 90 5.000

-29 912.8 11 103.9 51 18.97 91 4.855
-28 858.2 12 99.02 52 18.26 92 4.705
-27 807.3 13 94.44 53 17.59 93 4.566
-26 759.7 14 90.11 54 16.94 94 4.431
-25 715.3 15 86.00 55 16.32 95 4.301
-24 673.6 16 82.09 56 15.73 96 4.176
-23 634.7 17 78.38 57 15.16 97 4.055
-22 598.2 18 74.87 58 14.62 98 3.938
-21 564.1 19 71.53 59 14.10 99 3.825
-20 532.2 20 68.36 60 13.60 100 3.716
-19 502.2 21 65.34 61 13.12 101 3.613
-18 474.1 22 62.47 62 12.65 102 3.514

-17 447.7 23 59.75 63 12.22 103 3.418
-16 423.0 24 57.17 64 11.79 104 3.326
-15 399.8 25 54.71 65 11.39 105 3.235
-14 378.0 26 52.36 66 10.99 106 3.148
-13 357.5 27 50.13 67 10.62 107 3.063
-12 338.2 28 48.01 68 10.25 108 2.982
-11 320.1 29 45.99 69 9.909 109 2.902
-10 303.1 30 44.07 70 9.576 110 2.826
-9 287.1 31 42.23 71 9.253 111 2.747
-8 272.0 32 40.48 72 8.947 112 2.672
-7 257.8 33 38.81 73 8.646 113 2.599
-6 244.4 34 37.23 74 8.362 114 2.528
-5 231.9 35 35.71 75 8.089 115 2.460
-4 220.0 36 34.27 76 7.821 116 2.390
-3 208.7 37 32.89 77 7.569 117 2.322
-2 198.2 38 31.58 78 7.323 118 2.256
-1 188.2 39 30.33 79 7.088 119 2.193
0 178.8 40 29.13 80 6.858 120 2.132
1 169.9 41 27.98 81 6.640 121 2.073
2 161.5 42 26.89 82 6.432 122 2.017
3 153.6 43 25.85 83 6.230 123 1.962
4 146.1 44 24.85 84 6.033 124 1.910
5 139.1 45 23.90 85 5.847 125 1.859
6 132.3 46 22.98 86 5.667
7 126.0 47 22.10 87 5.492
8 120.0 48 21.26 88 5.322
9 114.3 49 20.47 89 5.159
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5.2 Normal Operating Parameters of Refrigerant System
Under the following conditions, the operating parameters given in Tables 5-5.4 and 5-5.5 should be observed:
 The master outdoor unit can detect all the indoor units.
 The number of indoor units displayed on DSP2 is steady and is equal to the actual number of indoor units installed.
 All stop valves are open and all indoor unit EXVs are connected to their unit’s PCB.
 If the combination ratio is 100% or less, all the indoor units are currently running and if the combination ratio is more
than 100%, indoor units with total capacity equal to the total capacity of the outdoor units are currently running.
 If the outdoor ambient temperature is high, the system is being run in cooling mode with the following settings:
temperature 17°C; fan speed high.
 If the outdoor ambient temperature is low, the system is being run in heating mode with the following settings:
temperature 30°C; fan speed high.
 The system has been running normally for more than 30 minutes.
Table 5-5.4: Outdoor unit cooling mode operating parameters

Outdoor ambient temperature °C < 10 10 to 26 26 to 31 31 to 41 > 41
Average discharge temperature °C 60-76 62-78 65-82 67-92 69-92
Average discharge superheat °C 17-30 17-33 17-34 17-36 10-32
Discharge pressure MPa 2.3-2.8 2.3-2.8 2.4-3.6 2.6-3.8 3.1-4.2

Suction pressure MPa 0.6-0.7 0.7-0.9 0.8-1.0 1.0-1.2 1.2-1.4
DC inverter compressor current A 5-12 5-13 5-17 6-17 8-13
Table 5-5.5: Outdoor unit heating mode operating parameters

Outdoor ambient temperature °C < -10 -10 to 0 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 17 > 17
Average discharge temperature °C 56-74 57-76 58-78 61-82 63-82 63-82
Average discharge superheat °C 17-35 17-35 17-35 17-33 14-33 14-33
Discharge pressure MPa 1.7-2.4 1.8-2.5 1.9-3.0 2.2-3.2 2.3-3.2 2.3-3.2
Suction pressure MPa 1.4-1.6 1.5-1.7 1.6-2.2 1.8-2.6 1.8-2.6 2.0-2.4
DC inverter compressor current A 10-15 10-16 5-17 5-17 6-16 6-12
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Commercial Air Conditioners

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

Part 2 Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits ................................... 11

Part 3 Control ............................................................................................... 21

Part 4 Field Settings ..................................................................................... 35

Part 5 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting......................................................... 41

3 Outdoor Unit Combinations ................................................................... 8

4 Combination Ratio ................................................................................. 9

Part 1 - General Information

Table 1-1.2: Standard indoor unit capacity range

10.0 3.6 100 — — — 100 — — — — — — —

11.2 4 112 — — — 112 — 112 112 — 112 — —

14.0 5 140 — — — 140 — 140 140 — 140 — —

16.0 6 160 — — — — — — 160 — 160 — —

20.0 7 200 — — — — — — 200 — — — —

25.0 9 250 — — — — — — 250 — — — —

28.0 10 280 — — — — — — 280 — — — —

40.0 14 400 — — — — — — 400 — — — —

45.0 16 450 — — — — — — 450 — — — —

56.0 20 560 — — — — — — 560 — — — —

1.1.2 Fresh air processing unit

1.2 Heat recovery ventilator

Capacity 24HP 26HP 28HP 30HP 32HP 34HP 36HP 38HP

Capacity 40HP 42HP 44HP 46HP 48HP 50HP 52HP 54HP

Part 1 - General Information

Capacity 72HP 74HP 76HP 78HP 80HP 82HP 84HP 86HP

Capacity 88HP Notes:

Outdoor unit 2 22HP

One-way Cassette Two-way Cassette

Compact Four-way Cassette Four-way Cassette

Low Static Pressure Duct Medium Static Pressure Duct

High Static Pressure Duct Wall-mounted

Ceiling & Floor Floor Standing

2.1.2 Fresh air processing unit

2.3 Outdoor Units

Part 1 - General Information

46HP 48/50/52/54/56HP 58/60/62/64/66HP

68HP 70/72/74/76/78HP 80/82/84/86/88HP

218.0 78 4 ● ●●● FQZHW-04N1D

Sum of capacity indexes of the indoor units

Table 1-4.1: Indoor and outdoor unit combination ratio limitations

Table 1-4.2: Combinations of indoor and outdoor units

Part 1 - General Information

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

3 Refrigerant Flow Diagrams .................................................................. 16

High pressure sensor

Discharge temperature switch

Figure 2-2.2: MV5-X252(280, 335)W/V2GN1 front view

DC fan motor Solenoid valve SV5

Solenoid valve SV4

Solenoid valve SV2

Low pressure switch

Four-way valve Discharge pipe

Discharge temperature switch

Discharge temperature switch

Part 2 - Component Layout and Refrigerant Circuits

Figure 2-2.4: MV5-X400(450, 500, 560, 615)W/V2GN1 front view

Solenoid valve SV5