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Mini VRF SYSTEM
Trouble Diagnosis
3
3-5
3. Mini VRF System Alarm Codes
Alarm
Code
Code
Alarms for outdoor units
Alarm Meaning
E01
E02
E03
E04
E05
E06
Error in the Outdoor Unit Receiving Signal from the Indoor Unit
Error in Indoor Unit Transmitting Signal to the Outdoor Unit
Error in Indoor Unit Receiving Signal from the Outdoor unit
Error in Indoor Unit Receiving Signal from Remote Controller (central)
Remote Controller Transmission Error
Remote Controller Reception Error
E07
E08
E09
E12
E13
E15
Auto-Address Alarm (not enough units)
Error in Indoor Unit Transmitting Signal to Remote Controller
Start of Auto Address Setting Prohibited Due to Auto Address Setting Being in Progress
More Than One Remote Controller Set to Main Error
E16
E18
E20
E30
Outdoor Unit Serial Transmission Error
No Indoor Units Error
Faulty Communication in Group Control Wiring
Auto-Address Alarm (too many units)
F04
F07
Heat Exchanger Inlet Temperature Sensor (C1) Error
Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor Error
F08
F12
F16
F31
Outdoor Unit Nonvolatile Memory (EEPROM) Error
High Pressure Sensor Error
Compressor Intake Temperature Sensor (TS) Error
Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor (TO) Error
H01
H02
H03
H31
HIC Error
Compressor CT Sensor (Current Sensor) Unplugged
L04
L10
Outdoor Unit Capacity Not Yet Setup Error
L18
4-way valve operation failure
Duplicated Setting of Outdoor System Address Error
PAM Error
Primary Current (Input) Detect of Overcurrent
Duplicate Indoor Unit Address Settings Error
Error in Outdoor Unit Transmitting Signal to the Indoor Unit
P03
P04
P05
P13
P14
P16
Overcurrent of Inverter Compressor
O
2
Sensor
Forgot-to-open Valve Alarm
Power Supply Error
Actuation of High Pressure Switch
Compressor Discharge Temperature Error
P22
P29
INV Compressor Start-up Failed (including lock) Due to INV Compressor Wiring Open Phase, Faulty DCCT, etc.
Outdoor Fan Motor Error
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Trouble Diagnosis
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3. Mini VRF System Alarm Codes
Checks Prior to Auto Address Setting
If an outdoor unit displays an alarm, conduct this process after diagnosing the problem.
2
3
2-2
Connect the wiring
Has the wiring of the indoor/outdoor control line been completed?
Is it all connected?
Is it all connected?
Is the power of the indoor unit(s) and outdoor unit(s) on?
1-1
2-1
Run the auto address setting.
3-6
When units are networked, first set the system address for each outdoor unit in the order
1-2-3 and then run auto address setting.
1-2-3 and then run auto address setting.
3-5
Has high voltage (over AC200V) been applied to the control line
circuit? Has the fuse on the control PC board blown?
(Check each board of the indoor unit(s) and outdoor unit(s).)
circuit? Has the fuse on the control PC board blown?
(Check each board of the indoor unit(s) and outdoor unit(s).)
2-2
Check the setting of the number of indoor units on the outdoor control
PC board. Is the setting the same as the number of indoor units that
are actually connected?
PC board. Is the setting the same as the number of indoor units that
are actually connected?
3-1
3-3
3-6
Is the indoor/outdoor control line connected to more than one
outdoor unit? (Network wired?)
outdoor unit? (Network wired?)
3-2
3-4
Correct the setting
Is the Terminal resistor select switch on the outdoor control PC board
set to just one unit?
set to just one unit?
3-3
3-5
2-1
Power on
2-3
3-1
3-2
Correct the setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No 3-6
Are other outdoor units using a duplicate setting?
3-4
The power line and indoor/outdoor control line are miswired. Turn off the power, check &
correct the miswiring and then make connections of the indoor/outdoor control lines to the
emergency side of all the control PC boards and controllers.
correct the miswiring and then make connections of the indoor/outdoor control lines to the
emergency side of all the control PC boards and controllers.
2-3
Installation
or setting
related
or setting
related
Indoor/
outdoor
control line
outdoor
control line
1 Auto
Address
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Trouble Diagnosis
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3. Mini VRF System Alarm Codes
E01 Remote Controller Reception Error
(When indoor unit(s) are connected)
Error Detection Method
Error Diagnosis
It is judged an error if no self-addressed communication is sent to the remote controller in a 3-minute period.
When a remote controller is set to sub remote controller.
When there are nine or more indoor units in a remote control group’s wiring.
When there are nine or more indoor units in a remote control group’s wiring.
The nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) is not installed or faulty when turning on the power.
Remote controller check mode
Malfunctions of the remote controller itself (reception circuit error)
Malfunctions of the remote controller itself (reception circuit error)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The ‘/’ in the table indicates the DC motor’s indoor unit board/AC motor’s indoor unit board.
•
There is no TEST pin on the AC motor’s indoor unit board.
•
Regarding the remote controller check, refer to the Reference Materials.
•
For information on the procedures for replacing the nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) of the indoor unit and/or replacing the
indoor unit’s control board, refer to the manual that is packaged with the indoor unit service board.
indoor unit’s control board, refer to the manual that is packaged with the indoor unit service board.
•
1.
2.
When the CHK (check pin) and/or TEST (test pin) on the indoor unit control PC board are short circuited.
•
Indoor unit control PC board error
•
2
3
2-2
3-1
Is that indoor unit under group control?
Is auto address setting complete?
1-1
Is there an auto address setting error (Is the outdoor unit showing
an alarm)?
an alarm)?
1-2
Conduct checks prior to auto address setting.
1-3
2-1
The nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) on the indoor unit’s control PC board is either not
installed, improperly installed or the nonvolatile memory is faulty. Correct this or after
replacing the nonvolatile memory, write model data to it in the remote control detailed
settings mode.
installed, improperly installed or the nonvolatile memory is faulty. Correct this or after
replacing the nonvolatile memory, write model data to it in the remote control detailed
settings mode.
3-6
Is there a short, miswiring, disconnection, wrong contact or
grounding in the remote control’s wiring?
grounding in the remote control’s wiring?
3-7
Is the LED blinking on the indoor unit’s control PC board?
3-5
Are there any indoor units with their power off in the remote
control group’s wiring?
control group’s wiring?
2-2
Are the CHK pin and/or TEST pin on the indoor unit control board
short-circuited?
short-circuited?
3-1
3-3
3-5
Is the wireless remote controller and/or optional control PC board
connected to on the indoor unit’s control PC board?
connected to on the indoor unit’s control PC board?
3-2
3-4
3-5
Disconnect the connector mentioned above on the PC board of the
indoor unit control PC board, and see whether the E01 goes off after
several minutes. (When doing so, if two remote controllers are
being used and the wireless remote controller is the main remote
controller, set the other remote controller as the main.)
indoor unit control PC board, and see whether the E01 goes off after
several minutes. (When doing so, if two remote controllers are
being used and the wireless remote controller is the main remote
controller, set the other remote controller as the main.)
3-3
3-7
3-6
1-2
1-3
1-3
2-1
Power on
2-3
Remove the short
3-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Correct the wiring
2-4
Are nine or more indoor units connected in one remote control
group’s wiring?
group’s wiring?
2-3
Was the remote control group’s wiring changed after auto address
setting was complete? Alternatively, were group settings changed
in the remote control detailed settings mode?
setting was complete? Alternatively, were group settings changed
in the remote control detailed settings mode?
2-4
2-5
3-1
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Replace all optional control PC board and/or wireless remote control parts including wiring.
3-4
No main unit in the remote control group's wiring? Re-execute auto address setting.
2-5
Installation
or setting
related
or setting
related
Group
Control
Wiring
Control
Wiring
1 Auto
Address
Yes
No
Replace the indoor
unit’s control board.
unit’s control board.
Correct the wiring
Yes
No
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LED
OPTION
CHK Pin
DC Motor Model Indoor Unit Control Board
TEST Pin
LED
CHK Pin
AC Motor Model Indoor Unit Control Board
OPTION
Regarding the PCB photos for individual indoor units, refer to the Section “PCB AND FUNCTIONS” in the
TECHNICAL DATA.
TECHNICAL DATA.
NOTE
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