8.1.2
Error codes: Overview
Code
Description
Abnormally high pressure level
Inverter compressor motor lock
Outdoor unit fan motor
malfunction
Electronic expansion valve
abnormality
Abnormal discharge pipe
temperature
Wet operation from refrigeration
suction pipe
Wet operation from injection pipe Suction superheat ≥5 K AND discharge
3‑sensor error
High pressure switch failure
Outdoor fan motor signal failure
Outdoor air thermistor failure
Discharge thermistor failure
Suction thermistor failure
Heat exchanger inlet thermistor
failure
Heat exchanger outlet thermistor
failure
High pressure sensor failure
Low pressure sensor failure
Inverter PCB malfunction
Radiation fin temperature rise
Inverter compressor
instantaneous overcurrent
Inverter compressor overcurrent
Defective inverter compressor
startup failure
Transmission error between
control PCB and inverter PCB
Inverter compressor power
voltage imbalance
Radiation fin thermistor
Reversed phase / Open phase
Inverter compressor abnormal
power voltage
LRMEQ3+4BY1
Air-cooled refrigeration condensing unit
4P495373-1 – 2017.07
Criteria
High pressure switch ≥4.0 MPa (40 bar)
High pressure sensor ≥3.55 MPa (35.5 bar)
Position signal error
Irregular revolution of 1 fan motor
Irregular revolution of 2 fan motors
No continuity of electronic expansion valve
coil
Discharge pipe temperature >150°C
▪
Discharge pipe temperature >120°C
continuously for 70 seconds or more
▪
Discharge pipe temperature >125°C
continuously for 30 seconds or more
▪
Discharge pipe temperature >130°C
Discharge pipe temperature >110°C AND
Y1E ≥450 pls, continuously for 60 seconds
Suction superheat <5 K AND discharge
superheat <15 K AND discharge temperature
<60°C, continuously for 10 minutes
In addition to above conditions (for caution):
discharge superheat <15 K for 6 hours
superheat <15 K AND discharge temperature
<60°C, continuously for 90 minutes
In addition to above conditions (for caution):
discharge superheat <15 K for 6 hours
When 3 or more sensors detect abnormality
No continuity of high pressure switch
Abnormal position of signal of 1 fan motor
Abnormal position of signal of 2 fan motors
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
Open circuit or shortcircuit
IGBT error
93°C
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≥16.1 A
—
Transmission failure between main PCB and
inverter PCB
—
Radiation fin thermistor open circuit or short
circuit
Reversed phase or open phase
—
Times of
Output signal
retry
0
Warning
▪
The stop valves are closed
▪
Excessive refrigerant charge
3
Warning
4
Warning
▪
The stop valves are closed
▪
Incorrect wiring
4
Caution
Fan motor malfunction:
▪
M1F - A2P (X106A)
4
Warning
▪
M2F - A2P (X107A)
0
Warning
Electronic expansion valve malfunction:
Y1E - A1P (X21A)
0
Warning
▪
Refrigerant shortage
▪
Defective discharge thermistor or
14
Warning
outdoor unit PCB
▪
Clogging of expansion valve for
injection
1
Caution
3
Warning
0
Caution
▪
Excessive frost formation on indoor
side
▪
Wrong selection of expansion valves
0
Warning
0
Caution
▪
Defective expansion valve, suction pipe
thermistor, or subcool heat exchanger
outlet thermistor
▪
Refrigerant overcharge
0
Warning
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor or outdoor unit PCB
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of switch
▪
Defective swith or outdoor unit PCB
4
Caution
▪
Abnormal fan motor signal (circuit
error)
4
Warning
▪
Broken, short, or disconnected
connector of fan motor connection
cable
▪
Defective inverter PCB
0
Caution
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Caution
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Caution
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Warning
▪
Faulty connection of sensor
▪
Defective sensor
0
Warning
▪
Defective inverter PCB
9
Warning
▪
Fin temperature rise because of
inverter malfunction
▪
Fin temperature rise because of short
circuit
▪
Fin thermistor malfunction
9
Warning
—
9
Warning
—
4
Warning
—
No limit
Caution
Defective connection between main and
inverter PCB
9
Warning
Unbalanced power supply voltage
No limit
Caution
Defective radiation fin thermistor, inverter
PCB, inverter compressor, or fan motor
0
Warning
Faulty connection of phase order to power
supply terminal X1M
9
Warning
Insufficient power supply voltage
8 Troubleshooting
Cause
Solution
▪
Open the gas and liquid stop valves
▪
Recalculate the additional refrigerant
charge and recover any excessive
refrigerant with a refrigerant recovery
machine
▪
Open the gas and liquid stop valves
▪
Ensure correct
▪
Phase order
▪
Wiring
Check actuator, or connection on PCB
Check actuator, or connection on PCB
▪
Charge additional refrigerant
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Repair clogging
▪
Adjust defrost cycle
▪
Select the correct type of expansion
valve
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Adjust refrigerant charge
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the switch properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Ensure correct connection
▪
Replace the fan motor
▪
Replace the inverter PCB
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Connect the sensor properly
▪
Replace defective component
▪
Check for external causes (e.g. EMI
noise), or replace the inverter PCB.
▪
Remove any obstacles that block the
passage of air to the outdoor unit
▪
Check connection on PCB
▪
Replace defective component
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Replace defective component
Check if power supply is within range
Replace defective component
Make sure the phase order to X1M is ok
Make sure there is sufficient power supply
voltage
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