SiE00-01 Introduction 1. Introduction Safety Cautions Cautions and Be sure to read the following safety cautions before conducting repair work. Warnings The caution items are classified into “ Warning ” and “ Caution ”. The “ Warning ” items are especially important since they can lead to death or serious injury if they are not followed closely. The “...
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Introduction SiE00-01 1.1.1 Cautions in Operation and Maintenance...
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Introduction SiE00-01 1.1.2 Using Icons Icons are used to attract the attention of the reader to specific information. The meaning of each icon is described in the table below: 1.1.3 Using Icons List Icon Type of Description Information Note A “note” provides information that is not indispensable, but may nevertheless be valuable to the reader, such as tips and tricks.
General Constructions SiE00-01 1. General Constructions Explanation VAM150FJVE VAM250FJVE VAM350FJVE VAM500FJVE VAM650FJVE VAM800FJVE VAM1000FJVE Ceiling Hock Duct Connection Flange Exhaust Fan Air Filter (Long Life Filter) Damper Switch Box Maintenance Cover Heat Exchange Elements Name Plate Air Supply Fan Remote Controller (Option Parts) Damper Motor EA (Exhaust Air) [Exhaust Air to Outdoor] OA (Outdoor Air) [Fresh Air from Outdoor]...
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SiE00-01 General Constructions VAM1500FJVE VAM2000FJVE Ceiling Hock Duct Connection Flange Exhaust Fan Air Filter (Long Life Filter) Damper Switch Box Maintenance Cover Heat Exchange Elements Name Plate Air Supply Fan Remote Controller (Option Parts) Damper Motor EA (Exhaust Air) [Exhaust Air to Outdoor] OA (Outdoor Air) [Fresh Air from Outdoor] Maintenance Space for The Air Filters, Heat RA (Return Air) [Exhaust Air from Room]...
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General Constructions SiE00-01 General Constructions...
SiE00-01 Part 3 Operation 1. Operation ....................10 1.1 Explanation for Systems................ 10 1.2 Operation with The Remote Control for Air Conditioning Operation HRV Units. (BRC301B61) ......11 Operation...
Operation SiE00-01 1. Operation Explanation for Systems This product is operated differently depending on the system configuration. For the operation of the remote controller for indoor unit and centralized controller, refer to the instruction manual provided with each unit. Operation for Each System System Example Operation Method Independent...
SiE00-01 Operation Operation with The Remote Control for Air Conditioning Operation HRV Units. (BRC301B61) For non-independent systems, starting/stopping operation and timer operation may not be possible. Use the air conditioner remote control or the Centralized controller in such cases. Operation for 1.
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Operation SiE00-01 4. Ventilation mode changeover: button “ “ (Automatic) mode ..The temperature sensor of the unit automatically changes the ventilation of the unit in [Bypass] mode and [Heat Exchange] mode. “ “ (Heat Exchange) mode ..In this mode, the air passes through the heat exchange element to effect [Total Heat Exchanging] ventilation.
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SiE00-01 Operation Operating The HRV When the VRV-system air conditioner is connected with the HRV unit with a direct duct, the remote Unit Using The controller of the air conditioner cannot be used to select the VENTILATION mode. To use the HRV unit Remote Controller without operating the air conditioner, set the air conditioner in the FAN VENTILATION mode and select the of The VRV.
SiE00-01 Part 4 Maintenance 1. Maintenance..................16 1.1 Maintenance for The Air Filter ............... 16 1.2 Maintenance for The Heat Exchange Element........19 Maintenance...
Maintenance SiE00-01 1. Maintenance Maintenance for The Air Filter Caution During operation, never check or clean the HRV. It may cause electrical shock and it is very dangerous to touch the rotating part. Be sure to turn off the OPERATION switch and disconnect the power. CLEANING FREQUENCY AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS (FOR GENERAL OFFICE USE) (CLEAN THE ELEMENT MORE FREQUENTLY IF NECESSARY.)
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SiE00-01 Maintenance 2. Take out the heat exchange elements from the unit body. VAM150 1000FJVE Heat Exchange Element (X2) Handle Rail Filter x 2 VAM1500 2000FJVE Heat Exchange Element (X4) Handle Rail Filter x 4 3. To clean the air filter, lightly pat it with hand or remove dust with a vacuum cleaner. If excessively dirty, wash it in water.
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Maintenance SiE00-01 5. Install the maintenance cover securely in place. Caution 1. Do not wash the air filter in hot water. 2. Do not dry the air filter over a fire. 3. Do not expose the air filter to direct sunlight. 4.
SiE00-01 Maintenance Maintenance for The Heat Exchange Element CLEANING FREQUENCY AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS (FOR GENERAL OFFICE USE) (CLEAN THE ELEMENT MORE FREQUENTLY IF NECESSARY.) 1. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and foreign objects on the surface of the heat exchange element. Use the vacuum cleaner equipped with a brush on the tip of the suction nozzle.
SiE00-01 Part 5 Control Functions 1. Control Functions ..................22 1.1 List of Control Functions................ 22 1.2 Explanation of Individual Functions ............23 1.3 Layout of switches on Printed Circuit Board.......... 28 Control Functions...
Control Functions SiE00-01 1. Control Functions List of Control Functions Classification Function name Outline of function 1. Basic functions 1.1 Ventilation Controls supply air fan motor, exhaust air fan motor and damper (functions related to operation control motor. basic performance) function 1.2 Abnormality Detects abnormalities in thermistor, damper motor and data...
SiE00-01 Control Functions Explanation of Individual Functions 1.2.1 Ventilation Operation Control Controls ventilation fan motors (supply and exhaust air fans) and damper motor. 1) Normal operation Operation chart Cleaning Filter sign Normal ventilation Operation time reset mode selection Stop Ventilation fan motor Damper motor Total heat (ventilation mode)
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Control Functions SiE00-01 1.2.2 Pre-cool/Pre-heat Pre-cool/pre-heat operations require the following conditions. 1. System Pre-heat operation is possible only in air conditioner linked system (1 group, 2-group link). Check the system first. 2. Heat recovery ventilation setting Set Preheat ON/OFF to ON. Pre-cool/pre-heat On/OFF setting can be made in air conditioner or using field setting mode of LCD remote controller of heat recovery ventilation unit.
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SiE00-01 Control Functions 1.2.3 Cold Area Mode Stops or lowers ventilation airflow during defrosting operation and compressor non-operating condition when equipment in heating mode, thus reducing heating load and cold air draft. Operation chart (in heating operation only) Normal ventilation Operation Defrosting operation mode selection...
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Control Functions SiE00-01 2) Link control of 2 or more groups (zone link) Heat recovery ventilation unit can be operated when one or more air conditioners are operating. Allows independent operation of heat recovery ventilation unit from VRV-system remote controller during interim periods (direct duct connection is not allowed in this system).
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SiE00-01 Control Functions Details of setting Mode Setting Setting Setting position Operation method mode switch Indication of Field 18(28) Indication — — — — ventilation mode / setting Indication Not indication Refer to P54 Fresh up air Indication Indication — —...
Control Functions SiE00-01 Layout of switches on Printed Circuit Board 1.3.1 Printed Circuit Board Damper Damper Primary Secondary Supply Exhaust air fan air fan Outdoor Thermistor Indoor Thermistor Damper 2 Damper 1 KRP50-2 Power supply Factory setting REMOTE CENTRAIZD THE INPUT Be sure to give CONTROLLER CONTROL...
Circuit Operations SiE00-01 1. Circuit Operations Circuit Configuration Fan motor Damper motor PCB assembly Fan motor, Transformer damper motor relay Detection and cut-off of+16V current +16V Power supply Thermistor + 5V circuit Thermistor interface circuit To circuits and Relay drive microcomputer circuit Centralized control...
SiE00-01 Circuit Operations Circuit Functions Classification Circuit Function Input/output Central data transmission interface Used by centralized control equipment for operation control. Allows control of up to 64 groups of air conditioners and heat recovery ventilation units. Use of KRP2A61 allows zone link operation.
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1. Troubleshooting Error Code Indication When an abnormality is generated, take necessary measures by referring to displayed error code. After the cause of abnormality is removed, operate equipment and check proper functioning. Indication of unit No. of abnormal Inspection indication Error code heat reclaim ventilation unit...
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting Overall Alarm 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 — Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Abnormalities are detected based on open circuit in external input terminals (J1-JC). Method Error Generating When external input terminal (J1-JC) is shorted during operation...
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 Overall Malfunction 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Errors are detected based on open circuit in external input terminals (J1-JC). Method Error Generating When external input terminal (J1-JC) is shorted during operation (“Overall Alarm”...
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting Indoor Air Thermistor Error 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 — Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Temperature detected by inside air temperature sensor is used to detect errors. Method Error Generating When value detected by inside air temperature sensor is -40ºC or below (open circuit) or 70ºC or higher...
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 Outdoor Air Thermistor Error 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 — Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Temperature detected by outside air temperature sensor is used to detect errors. Method Error Generating When value detected by outside air temperature sensor is -40ºC or below (open circuit) or 70ºC or higher...
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting Damper System Error (Alarm) 6 6 6 6 A A A A — Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Measurement of damper motor limit ON/OFF time. Method Error Generating When damper motor limit switch 1 (or 2) remains ON (or OFF) for more than a certain time duration after Conditions...
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 Damper System Error (Alarm) 6 6 6 6 A A A A Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Measurement of damper motor limit switch ON/OFF time and temperatures detected by outdoor and indoor Method air thermistor.
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting Dedicated LCD Remote Controller 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Error Detection When “ ” remains on remote controller display. Method Error Generating Remote control setting error Conditions Eg. one remote controller set to “SUB” and a second remote controller set to “MAIN, MAIN” or “SUB, SUB” Possible Causes Master-slave setting of remote controller Remote controller PCB assembly error...
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 Data Transmission Error (Between LCD Remote Controller and Main Unit) U U U U 5 5 5 5 Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Microcomputer checks if data is transmitted properly between main unit and remote controller. Method Error Generating When data transmission is not performed correctly for a certain time period.
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting 1.10 Data Transmission Error (LCD Remote Controller) U U U U 5 5 5 5 Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Microcomputer checks if data is transmitted properly between main unit and remote controller. Method Error Generating When data transmission is not performed correctly for a certain time period.
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1.11 Data Transmission Error (Between LCD Master Remote Controller and Slave Remote Controller) U U U U 8 8 8 8 Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Microcomputer checks if data is transmitted properly between master-slave remote controller.
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting 1.12 Field Setting Error U U U U A A A A Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Microcomputers checks if data are transmitted correctly on the communication wire Method Error Generating Please consult flow chart below...
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1.13 Overlapping Central Control Address U U U U C C C C Remote Controller Error Code Inspection Unit No. LCD Display LED Indication Remote Controller Main Unit Error Detection Remote controller microcomputer checks for double-setting of addresses. Method Error Generating When same address is set to two or more units.
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting 1.14 Main Unit PCB Assembly Error Detection Check microcomputer operation monitor. Method Error Generating When main unit PCB assembly does not operate. Conditions When communication circuit errors. Possible Causes Fuse (excess current) Power transformer Noise Main unit PCB Troubleshooting Turn off power, then restart.
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1.15 Dedicated LCD Remote Controller When no indication is displayed on remote controller Error Detection Check to see if remote controller displays indication. Method Error Generating When main unit PCB assembly does not operate. Conditions When communication circuit errors. Possible Causes Error on communication wire.
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1.17 Thermistor Error Detection Remove thermistor and check resistance with tester. Method Error Generating Deterioration of thermistor. Conditions Possible Causes Faulty thermistor Broken wire Faulty control PCB Faulty contact in connector Troubleshooting Remove thermistor from main unit PCB (X12A, X13A), and check resistance using tester.
SiE00-01 Troubleshooting 1.18 Power Transformer Error Detection Check resistance and voltage with tester, and insulation resistance with megger. Method Error Generating Overcurrent (by surging etc.). Deterioration of transformer. Conditions Possible Causes Deterioration of transformer. Troubleshooting Check resistance of primary side of transformer.
Troubleshooting SiE00-01 1.19 Damper Motor Error Detection Check damper motor and limit switch when damper motor does not operate. Method Error Generating Deterioration of damper motor. Deterioration of limit switch. Conditions Possible Causes Deterioration of damper motor. Deterioration of limit switch. Troubleshooting Place tester probes at connectors of limit...
Supplementary Explanation SiE00-01 1. Supplementary Explanation Field Setting, Service Mode Operation 1.1.1 Field Setting Initial setting (mode Nos. 17, 27, 18, 28) Field setting mode Unit No. Setting position No. Setting switch No. Mode No. 1, 7 (HL039) Step 1 With equipment in normal mode, press the button for more than 4 seconds to enter field setting mode.
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SiE00-01 Supplementary Explanation Centralized control group No. setting Field setting mode (Mode No. 00) Setting of Individual No. (Mode No. 30) Group No. Mode No. 1, 5 (HL040) Step 1 With equipment in normal mode, press the button for more than 4 seconds to enter field setting mode.
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Supplementary Explanation SiE00-01 1.1.2 Service Mode Operation Turn on the forced fan (Mode No.43) Mode No. Unit No. 1, 4 (HL041) Step 1 With equipment in field setting mode, press the button for more than 4 seconds to enter service mode. ↔...
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SiE00-01 Supplementary Explanation Unit No. reallocation (Mode Field setting mode No.45) Unit No. before reallocation Unit No. after reallocation Mode No. 1, 6 (HL042) Step 1 With equipment in field setting mode, press the button for more than 4 seconds to enter service mode.
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Supplementary Explanation SiE00-01 1.1.3 Operation Changeover Control For group control of systems containing heat recovery ventilation units and air conditioners (VRV system), remote controllers of air conditioners are connected with remote controllers of new heat recovery ventilation units. In such system, both remote controllers display “Operation changeover control” according to the ON/OFF of cooling/heating selection privilege.
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SiE00-01 Supplementary Explanation 1.1.4 Field Setting The following shows the procedure for field setting using remote controller of new heat recovery ventilation unit. (HL044) List of field setting mode Nos. Centralized control group No. setting General setting 10-29 Centralized control group No. setting (group) Error record display Sensor data Forced fan ON...
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Supplementary Explanation SiE00-01 1.1.5 LCD and Operation Panel (Reference Information) The following shows the operation panel and LCD of remote controller of new heat recovery ventilation unit. (HL045) LCD is equipped with a new function that graphically displays currently selected ventilation mode, as shown below.
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SiE00-01 Supplementary Explanation 1.1.6 Ventilation Volume (Freshup) Ventilation volume (Freshup) setting (With Freshup) (Without Freshup) changes as follows. High High Freshup Function modes change in sequence every time button is pressed. High Freshup (HL051) Inspection Inspection operation is shown below. Unit Cyclic (Normal screen)
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Supplementary Explanation SiE00-01 1.1.7 Field Setting (Example of setting operation) Centralized control 1. Press for more than 4 seconds. group No. setting 2. Set mode No. to “00” using (mode No.: 00) 3. Set centralized control group No. using ] or 4.
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SiE00-01 Supplementary Explanation Individual Settings Heat recovery Ventilation Unit Air Conditioner Ventilation Volume Ventilation Mode Airflow Volume Airflow Direction As indicated by LCD As indicated by LCD High Swing Supplementary Explanation...
SiE00-01 Index Direct duct connection with air conditioner .... 23 Display OFF in automatic ventilation mode ... 60 Abnormality control function ........22 Duct Connection Flange ........2, 3 Air conditioner link function ........22 Air Conditioner Link Operation .......25 Air conditioner link operation ........31 EEPROM ...............
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SiE00-01 Operation chart ............. 23 Operation for INDIVIDUAL SYSTEM ....11 General Constructions ..........2 Operation mode selector ........13 General setting ............59 Operation with The Remote Control Group function ............22 for Air Conditioning Operation Group No. setting for centralized controller HRV Units.
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SiE00-01 Unit No. reallocation ..........59 Unit No. reallocation (Mode No.45) ......57 Ventilation capacity changeover function ....22 Ventilation mode changeover function ....22 Ventilation mode setting .........27 Ventilation mode:Total heat exchange ....60 Ventilation Operation Control .........23 Ventilation operation control function .....22 Ventilation volume (Freshup) setting changes ..61 When no indication is displayed on remote controller ........48 Yes / No setting for direct duct Connection...
SiE00-01 Drawings & Flow Charts Air Conditioner Link Operation HOW TO OPERATE WITH TIMER ....... 12 1 group link control ..........25 Link control of 2 or more groups ......26 Air flow rate can be changed over ......11 Initial setting (mode Nos. 17, 27, 18, 28) ....54 Inspection operation ..........
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SiE00-01 VAM500EJVE / VAM800EJVE / VAM1000EJVE ...66 Ventilation mode changeover ........12 Ventilation mode:Total heat exchange ....60 Ventilation volume (Freshup) setting changes ..61 When “88” remains on remote controller display ...41 When no indication is displayed on remote controller ........48 Wiring Diagram ............66 Drawings &...
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