Vmh series version c inverter single zone ductless mini split heat pump (45 pages)
Summary of Contents for Heat Controller B-DVH09SD-0
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SERVICE MANUAL DVC/DVH 09/12/18/24 Inverter Single Zone Ductless Mini-Split AITONS/MARS 35 Brownridge Road, Unit 6, Halton Hills, ON L7G 0C6 • 1-888-744-2911 • info@aitons.com • www.aitons.com...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Precaution ..................................3 1.1 Safety Precaution ..............................3 1.2 Warning ..................................4 2. Part Identification and Functions ...........................5 2.1 Model Numbers of Indoor/Outdoor units ........................5 2.2 Required clearances for Indoor/Outdoor units .......................5-6 2.3 Features .................................6-7 3.
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Take care to ensure that power cable 1. Precaution could not be pulled out or damaged during operation. 1.1 Safety Precaution There is risk of fire or electric shock.. To prevent injury to the user or other ...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller Keep the unit level even when installing the product. This helps to avoid vibration or water leakage. Do not install the product where it will be directly exposed to seaside wind (salty air).
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 2.3 Features Note: For Reference Only. Your model may differ and is subject to change. Filter Auto Restart Cold catalyst filter Sleep Mode Ionizer(O) Turbo Mode Horizontal & Vertical Swing Function Silent mode(O) Plasma(O) Horizontal &Vertical Swing Function(O) Anti-Cold Blow...
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 2.3.1 Description of Features and Functions • Auto-Restart: The unit will memorize the set conditions before a power failure and resume operation automatically when the power re-starts. • Sleep Mode: This feature helps keep the room conditions at the most desirable levels when you sleep.
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 3. Dimensional Data 3.1 Indoor Unit Note: The drawings below are only for reference. Actual dimensions may be different and are subject to change. Note: The above drawing is only for reference. The dimensions of your actual unit may be different and are subject to change.
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 3.2 Indoor Unit Mounting Bracket Note: The drawings below are only for reference. Actual dimensions may be different and are subject to change. Model Hole Diameter B-DVC/DVH09 3.6in(92mm) 6.7in (170mm) 1.8in Φ2.56in B-DVC/DVH12 3.7in(95mm) (45mm)
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 3.3 Outdoor Unit Note: The drawings below are only for reference. Actual dimensions may be different and are subject to change. Note: The above drawing is only for reference. The dimensions of your actual unit may be different and are subject to change.
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 4. Refrigerant Cycle Diagram 4.1 Cooling Only Models (DVC): INDOOR OUTDOOR LIQUID SIDE CAPILIARY TUBE HEAT HEAT EXCHANGE EXCHANGE (EVAPORATOR) (CONDENSER) GAS SIDE COMPRESSOR ATTENTION: Units can be pumped down for service and recharged. •...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 6.2 Line Set Connection Sizes 6 Installation Details Connection Size 6.1 Electrical Models Liquid All electrical wiring must be done according to local codes. Additionally installations in the 3/8in 1/4in DVC09SD-0 / DVH09SD-0 USA, must conform to the current National (9.52mm)
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 8. Electronic Display Functions 8.3 Main Protection 8.3.1 Compressor Three Minute Time Delay 8.1 Abbreviations There is a 1 minute delay the 1 time the unit is T1: Indoor room temperature started-up, then a 3 minute delay each time the...
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split reaches level F1 and will continue to run at this 8.3.7 Compressor Crankcase Heater level. When T3<129°F (54°C), the compressor If the outdoor ambient temperature T4<38°F will keep running at the current frequency. (3°C) and the unit connects to a new power However, if T3<126°F (52°C), the compressor...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller However, if the unit is turned on using the Additionally, the compressor running frequency remote control, the compressor will run at the is always limited by the current. Therefore, the Fmax frequency for 7 minutes according to the running currents also must be taken into outdoor ambient temperature T4.
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 9.3 HEATING MODE 9.2.2 Outdoor Fan Operation - Cooling Mode The outdoor fan operates based on the Outdoor 9.3.1 Compressor Operation-Heating Mode Ambient Temperature (T4): The maximum operating frequency (Fmax), follows the chart below based on the outdoor °F (°C)
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller However, if the unit is turned on using the Additionally, the compressor running frequency remote control, the compressor will run at the is always limited by the current. Therefore, the Fmax frequency for 7 minutes according to the running currents also must be taken into outdoor ambient temperature T4.
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 9.3.2 Outdoor Fan Operation-Heating Mode forced to run for 127seconds in breeze The outdoor fan operates based on the Outdoor mode. During this period, Ambient Temperature (T4): anti-cold-wind is disabled. If the unit runs in forced operation mode, •...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller However, no matter what value T4 is, if the unit DVC/DVH 18K, 24K: runs with T3<38°F(3°C) for more than 120 minutes and T3 remains lower than 29°F(-2°C) Frequency F2 Frequency F8 for more than 3 minutes, the unit will enter...
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Indoor fan will run in auto fan mode and the frequency and Outdoor fan are all limited in the louver will operate based on the mode selected same method that they would be in the cooling automatically (Heat, Cool, Fan-Only).
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller automatically turn on when the Timer On set When the unit is turned on, the panel is opened time is reached. automatically at an angle of 50° and then the horizontal louver will open. 9.9.6 Mode within Timer Funtion The timer function will not change the current 9.12.2 Panel Operation when Powering Off...
Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Indoor Unit Error Codes KEY: ☆ = Flashing Light X = Light is Off O= Solid Light is On Operation Timer Display Error: ☆ 1 time Indoor unit EEPROM parameter error Communication Error between indoor and outdoor ☆...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.2 Outdoor Unit Errors and Trouble shooting WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock Discharge the power in the capacitors on the board (if it contains electrolytic capacitors): Electrolytic Capacitors (HIGH VOLTAGE! CAUTION!) Note: All images are for reference only, they may vary from your particular model.
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller DVC18SD-1 and DVH18SD-1 This board contains four LED lights, shown above. (This image is for reference only). • LED1 is Red and signals PCB Power by a solid light when the unit is operating or in standby mode.
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split DVC18SD-1 and DVH18SD-1 LED3 and LED4 Error Codes: KEY: ☆ = Flashing Light X = Light is Off O= Solid Light is On LED4 LED3 Indoor Unit Error (Green) (Red) Display Standby (Normal Operation) Operating Normally IPM malfunction or IGBT over-strong current protection ☆...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3 Diagnosis and Solution 10.3.1 EEPROM Parameter Error Diagnosis and Solution (E0/F4) E0/F4 Error Code Malfunction Main PCB chip is not receiving feedback from EEPROM chip (Indoor/Outdoor) Possible Causes Installation error ● Faulty PCB ●...
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.2 Indoor / Outdoor Unit Communication Error Diagnosis and Solution (E1) Error Code Malfunction Indoor unit does not receive the feedback from outdoor unit during seconds and this condition happens four times continuously. Possible Causes Wiring error ●...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller Remark: Use a multimeter to test the DC voltage between the L2 and S terminals of the outdoor unit. The red pin of the multimeter should connect to L2 terminal while the black pin is for the S terminal.
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.3 Zero Crossing Detection Error Diagnosis and Solution (E2) Error Code Malfunction When PCB does not receive zero crossing signal feedback for 4 minutes or the zero crossing signal time interval is abnormal. Possible Causes Connection Error ●...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3.4 Fan Speed is Out of Control Diagnosis and Solution (E3) Error Code Malfunction decision When indoor fan speed runs at 300RPM or lower for certain conditions period of time, the unit will stop and the LED will display the failure.
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.4 Index 1: Indoor AC Fan Motor Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the tester. Position Resistance Value RPG45B RPG13B RPG15A RPG20B RPG28H Black - 530Ω±8% 75Ω±8% 381Ω±8% 183.6Ω±8% 112Ω±8% 118.5Ω±8% (20℃/68℉) (20℃/68℉)
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3.5 Open or Short Circuit of Temperature Sensor Diagnosis and Solution (E5) Error Code Malfunction If the sampling voltage is lower than 0.06V or higher than 4.94V, the LED will display the this error code.
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split T1, T2, T3,T4 Temperature Sensor Resistance Value Table K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ 115.266 12.6431 2.35774 0.62973 108.146 12.0561 2.27249 0.61148 101.517 11.5 2.19073 0.59386...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller T5 Temperature Sensor Resistance Value Table K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉ 542.7 68.66 13.59 3.702 511.9 65.62 13.11 3.595 62.73 12.65 3.492 455.9 59.98 12.21...
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.6 Refrigerant Leakage Detection Diagnosis and Solution (EC) Error Code Malfunction In the first 5 minutes that the compressor starts up, if the temperatures do not remain a constant function where T2 < (Tcool – 2) for 4 seconds and occurs 3 times, the display will show error code “EC”...
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3.7 IPM Malfunction or IGBT Over Current Protection Diagnosis and Solution (P0) Error Code Malfunction decision When the voltage signal that IPM sends to compressor drive conditions chip is abnormal, the display LED will show “P0” and unit will turn off.
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.7 Index: IPM continuity check Turn off the power, let the electrolytic capacitors discharge completely, and dismount the IPM. Use a digital tester to measure the resistance between P and U,V,W,N; U,V,W and N. Digital tester...
DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3.8 High Temperature Protection of Compressor Top Diagnosis and Solution (P2) Error Code Malfunction If the sampling voltage is not 5V, the LED will display the error. Possible Causes Power Supply Problems. ● Refrigerant Circuit leakage or blockage ●...
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Heat Controller DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split 10.3.9 Inverter Compressor Drive Error Diagnosis and Solution (P4) Error Code Malfunction decision An abnormal inverter compressor drive is detected by a special conditions detection circuit, including communication signal detection, voltage detection, and compressor rotation speed signal detection, etc.
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DVC/DVH Inverter Mini-Split Heat Controller 10.3.9 Index: Compressor Resistance Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the tester. Position Resistance Value DA108X1C-23EZ DA130M1C-31FZ DA150S1C-20FZ Blue - Red 1.77Ω 0.95Ω 1.1Ω (20℃/68℉) (20℃/68℉) Blue - Black (20℃/68℉) Red - Blue...