Troubleshooting Ecm™ 142R Outdoor Fan Motors; Cooling Mode; Heat Pump Mode - Bard I-TEC Series Installation Instructions Manual

Check Line Power to Motor
Check for 24VAC common signal to motor
(against Transformer "R" Signal)
Check 24VAC "hot" outputs (to "Blue" on Fan Logic Control) to motor. See the following tables based upon outdoor temperature and model of
operation.
Troubleshooting Fan Logic Control
Please reference the Thermistor Temperature/
Resistance Chart on page 34 (Table 6).
• GREEN STATUS LED – Blinks indicating there is
a call for fan operation (simultaneous to call for
compressor operation) and is normal.
• RED STATUS LIGHT (LA) – Is illuminated when
low ambient control switch is in the closed
position. (NOTE: This is not required in heat
pump operation as the low ambient switch is
bypassed in this mode of operation. Low ambient
switch is also negated in cooling mode above 65°F
outdoor temperature.)
• YELLOW STATUS LIGHT (B) – Is illuminated
when there is a reversing valve call (for heat pump
TABLE 8

Cooling Mode

O.D. Temp Sensor
Below 55°F
Between 56° - 69°F
Between 70° - 85°F
Between 86° - 112°F
Above 112°F
If the output signals are not matching the specified temperature range, go to Table 6 on page 34 and verify the
thermistor output curve. If the motor is receiving proper communications and proper high voltage power, and is still
not running, proceed with motor replacement. (When checking the resistance/temperature curve, don't forget about
the optional 2.2k ohm fan control resistor assembly.)
Replacing the Motor
This motor is replaced in one piece. The control
cannot be replaced separately from the motor. Even if
the control is remotely located, the replacement part
will be a new control with harness and new motor.
The correct replacement motor from the manufacturer
that is a direct replacement for the failed motor must
be used.
TABLE 7
Troubleshooting ECM™ 142R Outdoor Fan Motor
Check between Red and Black Wires for Line Power
Verify Ground by checking Green Wire to L1 and L2 Line Power
Check "BR" terminal of Fan Logic Control Board
Check "Blue" Fan Lead on "Fan Relay Terminal" of "Defrost Logic Control"
** Is not energized in cooling mode until Low Ambient Fan Cycling Control is closed by 325 PSIG
refrigerant pressure. Above 65°F outdoors in cooling mode, the low ambient control is bypassed.
** Circuit is completed automatically when "B" is energized on the Fan Logic Control Board
24VAC Signals Between
Orange to Blue
White to Blue
Yellow to Blue
Orange and White to Blue
White and Yellow to Blue
operation). (NOTE: As mentioned above, this
mode of operation negates the low ambient fan
cycling control.)
If the board is reading a fan temperature thermistor
value of 3375Ω or less (equivalent to 125°F or an
"open" sensor), the fan will operate at the highest speed
setting (energizes "W" and "Y" outputs on the board).
If the board is reading a fan temperature value of
118,110Ω or greater (equivalent to -10°F or a "shorted"
sensor), the fan will operate at the highest speed setting
(energizes "W" and "Y" outputs on the board).
If the low ambient switch is open, the red light will not
be illuminated and the "BR" terminal will show open.
The "BR" terminal is the "24 volt common" switching
output to the outdoor fan motor.
TABLE 9

Heat Pump Mode

O.D. Temp Sensor
Above 56°F
Between 55° - 30°F
Between 29° - 14°F
Below 13°F
USING THE WRONG MOTOR VOIDS ALL PRODUCT
WARRANTIES AND MAY PRODUCE UNEXPECTED
RESULTS.
Always mount the replacement motor and control
according to the manufacturers specifications using
all required hardware to reduce vibration. Make sure
all wires are free of the fan blade and not pinched in
mountings or cabinet through points.
24VAC Signals Between
Orange to Blue
White to Blue
Yellow to Blue
Orange and White to Blue
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