Error Codes; Accessories - IKA RC 5 basic Manual

Any malfunctions during operation will be identified by an error message on the display.
Proceed as follows in such cases:
Switch off device using the main switch at the back of the device
Carry out corrective measures
Restart device
Error code Effect
Err 01 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Err 02 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Pump off
Err 04
Refrigerating off
Err 06 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Err 15 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Pump off
Err 16
Refrigerating off
Err 17 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Err 19 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Err 20 Pump off
Refrigerating off
If the actions described fails to resolve the fault or another error code is displayed then take one of the following steps:
- Contact the service department
- Send the device for repair, including a short description of the fault.
Tubing and hoses:
Metal hose (isolated M16 x 1)
LT 5.20
LT 5.21 PTFE hose (isolated M16 x 1)
H.PVC.8 PVC tube (nominal width 8)
H.PVC.12 PVC tube (nominal width 12)
Silicone tube (nominal width 8)
H.SI.8
Silicone tube (nominal width 12)
H.SI.12
H.FKM.8 FKM tube (nominal width 8)
H.FKM.12 FKM tube (nominal width 12)
H.PUR.8 PUR tube (nominal width 8)
PUR tube (nominal width 12)
H.PUR.12
See more accessories on www.ika.com.

Error codes

Cause
No external temperature sensor
Motor over current (rate current) - Reduce pump motor speed
Motor hall signal missing
Too low liquid level
Compressor power supply
disconnected
Suction temperature error
Discharge temperature error
Fluid temperature too high
Condenser fan error

Accessories

Solution
- Check the temperature sensor
- Use fluid with lower viscosity
- Check if the pump impeller is blocked
- Reduce pump motor speed
- Use fluid with lower viscosity
- Check if the pump impeller is blocked
- Check the fluid level and buoyage
- Restart the device
- Restart the device
- Restart the device
- Switch the device off and let the fluid cool down
- Restart the device
Tubing insulations:
ISO. 8 Insulation (8 mm)
ISO.12 Insulation (12 mm)
Additional accessories:
PC 1.1 Cable (RS 232)
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