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CSCMA SERIES 220V, 1Ph, 60hz ETL SERVICE MANUAL...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Contents Part 1 General Information ..................1 Part 2 Specifications & Performance ..............10 Part 3 Installation ....................53 Part 4 Troubleshooting ..................65...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Part 1 General Information 1. Product Lineup ................... 2 2. Features ....................3 3. Indoor Units Lineup ................7 General Information...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 1. Product Lineup Outdoor Units 10.5kW Model 12~16kW Model Dimension body Net/Gross weight Model name Power supply Inch (mm) lbs(kg) Width:42-21/64 (1075) CSCMA-APH004-6SB Height: 38-1/32(966) 171.8/187.4(78/85) 220V / 1 / 60Hz Depth: 15-19/32(396) CSCMA-APH005-6SB 209.4/233.7(95/106) 220V / 1 / 60Hz...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 2. Features 2.1 Wide application The All DC Inverter Mini VRF system is a highly efficient solution for small commercial buildings requiring heating and cooling of up to 7 zones with one outdoor unit. Such as villa, restaurant, school etc. Clima offers a variety of indoor unit, more than 100 models of 15 types.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 2.2 High efficiency DC inverter compressor All DC inverter Mini VRF adopt highly intelligent inverter-driven compressor. This advanced technology enables the output of the outdoor unit to be modulated by the real heat load demands. This advanced system ensures precise temperature regulation and highly efficient energy usage, making a significant contribution to the limiting the impact on the environment.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 2.6 Wide operation temperature range No matter in extremely cold winter when outdoor temperature gets as low as -15°C or in hot summer when temperature is up to 43°C, the Mini VRF system will keep stable performance. 2.7 Flexible piping design Piping Length Permitted Value...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 2.10 Auto address setting function The addresses of indoor units can be set automatically by outdoor unit. Wired controller and wireless controller can enquire and modify the address of each indoor unit. Outdoor unit can distribute address for indoor unit automatically...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 3. Indoor Units Lineup Cassette type Compact four-way One-way cassette Two-way cassette Four-way cassette cassette Capacity Capacity (×100W) (Btu/h) 6140 ● 7500 ● ● ● 9600 ● ● ● ● 12300 ● ● ●...
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 1. Specifications CSCMA-APH004-6SB CSCMA-APH005-6SB Sale Model 220095103400 220095101900 Code Power supply V-Ph-Hz 220V / 1 / 60Hz 220V / 1 / 60Hz 10.5 Capacity Cooling Btu/h 35800 40900 Input 2.68 3.25 11.5 13.2 Capacity Heating Btu/h...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Sale Model CSCMA-APH004-6SB CSCMA-APH005-6SB 220095103400 220095101900 Code Outdoor sound level(sound pressure level ) dB(A) Dimension 42-21/64 x38-1/32 x15-19/32 35-7/14x52-1/4x15-3/4 (W x H x D) in.(mm) (1075x966x396) (900x1327x400) Packing 44-3/32 x43-5/16 x17-1/8 40-9/16x57-5/16x17-1/8 Outdoor unit (W x H x D) in.(mm) (1120x1100x435)
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Model CSCMA-APH006-6SB CSCMA-APH007-6SB 220095101890 220095102980 Code Capacitor Outdoor fan motor Speed r/min Material ASG20 ASG20 Type Axial fan Axial fan Outdoor fan Diameter in.(mm) 20(508) 20(508) Height in.(mm) 6-11/16(170) 6-11/16(170) Number of rows Tube pitch(a)x row pitch(b) in.(mm)
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 3. Service Space Single unit installation (Wall or obstacle) Air inlet >11-13/16 Maintain (300) channel Air inlet >23-5/8 (600) Air outlet Parallel connect the two units or above > 11-13/16(300) >23-5/8 (600) >78-3/4(2000) Parallel connect the front with rear sides >78-3/4 >118-1/18...
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 4. Piping Diagrams Electronic Evaporator expansion valve High pressure Electronic switch expansion valve Condensor High pressure liquid accumulator 4-way valve Oil seperator Oil return capilary Compressor Low pressure Low pressure switch liquid accumulator can Oil separator: used to separate oil from high pressure &...
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 8. Electric Characteristics Outdoor Unit Power Supply Compressor Model Voltage Min. Max. TOCA CSCMA-APH004-6SB 208-230 27.5 0.17 CSCMA-APH005-6SB 208-230 31.25 13.5 2×0.1 2×0.9 CSCMA-APH006-6SB 208-230 36.25 13.5 2×0.1 2×0.9 CSCMA-APH007-6SB 208-230 36.25 16.1 2×0.1 2×0.9 Remark:...
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 10. Operation Limits Cooling Heating Indoor temperature ( ℃ WB) Indoor temperature ( ℃ DB) Note: 1. These figures assume the following operating conditions: Equivalent piping length: 7.5m Level difference: 0m 2. If the system is running in cooling mode, when the ambient temperature is lower than -15 C (5 F) or higher than 43 C(109.4...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Part 3 Installation 1. Precautions ..................54 2. Accessories..................55 3. Outdoor unit installation..............55 4. Piping installation ................57 5. Electric Wiring Installations ............. 61 6. Outdoor Unit Wiring ................63 7. Test Running ..................64 8.
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 1. Precautions Ensure that all Local, National and International regulations are satisfied. Read this “PRECAUTIONS” carefully before Installation. The precautions describe below including the important Items regarding safety. Observe them without fail. ...
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 2. Accessories Please check whether the following fittings are of full scope. If there are some spare fittings, please restore them carefully. NAME SHAPE QUANTITY 1. Outdoor unit installation manual 2. Outdoor unit owner’s manual INSTALLATION FITTINGS 3.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Make concrete foundation according to the specifications of the outdoor units. Fasten the feet of this unit with bolts firmly to prevent it from collapsing in case of earthquake or strong wind.
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 3.3 Water Outlet Four condensed water outlets on the chassis for selection display as the follow figure: Outlet for power and connecting pipes Reserve water outlet (Need to knock open) Reserve water outlet Water Outlet (With rubber stopper) While installing the outdoor unit, pay attention to the installation place and the drainage pattern;...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A The first connecting method Outdoor unit Pipe Length (IDU to the nearest branch) Maximum pipe equivalent length The first line Branch Pipe Pipe Length (from the first branch to the furthest IDU) Indoor Unit The second connecting method Outdoor unit Pipe Length (IDU to the nearest branch)
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF The second connecting method Outdoor Unit(Take Model 14kW for example) (28) intdoor Units (28) (28) The first line pipe branch (28) (28) (22) Pipe definition Pipe connecting position Code The pipe between outdoor units to the Main pipe first branch of indoor unit.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Table4: Outdoor unit pipe connection Piping side Outdoor unit pipe connection (mm) MODEL Gas Side Liquid Side 10.5kW Φ5/8(Φ15.9) Φ3/8(Φ9.53) 12kW Φ5/8(Φ15.9) Φ3/8(Φ9.53) 14kW Φ5/8(Φ15.9) Φ3/8(Φ9.53) 16kW Φ3/4(Φ19.1) Φ3/8(Φ9.53) Outdoor Unit Maximum Quantity of Total Capacity of Indoor unit (kW) Indoor unit...
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 4.8 Leak detection Use soap water or leak detector to check every joint whether leaks or not. Note: A is low pressure side stop valve. B is high pressure side stop valve. C and D are connecting pipes interface of indoor and outdoor units. Check point of outdoor unit Check point of indoor unit 4.9 Heat Insulation...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 5. 2 Selection of wiring 1. The selection of wiring area shall in accordance with the requirements below: 1) Voltage loss of wire shall meet the requirement of terminal voltage for normal operation and startup. 2) The wiring current-carrying capacity determined by installed method and environment is not less than the largest current of unit.
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 5.4.2 Indoor/Outdoor unit signal wire wiring Outdoor Unit Close end of the connection shielded wire Indoor/Outdoor Unit Signal Wire (open) in broken line table, users can purchase the wire controller when necessary. Note: 1) Set refrigerant piping system, signal wires between indoor-indoor unit, and that between outdoor-outdoor units into one system.
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A NOTE The air-conditioners can connect with Central Control Monitor (CCM). Before operation, please wiring correctly and set system. 7. Test Running Operate according to “key points for test running” on the electric control box cover. CAUTION Test running cannot start until the outdoor unit has been connected to the power for 12 hours.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Part 4 Troubleshooting 1. PCB ports instructions ..............66 2. PCB parts instructions ..............68 3. Function setting dials witches instructions ........70 4. LED on PCB instructions ..............71 5. PCB Introduction ................72 6.
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A PCB ports instructions 10.5 kW 5 6 7 8 9 10 PCB ports instruction Content Port voltage 208-230V 1 CN27 PCB power supply output port 2 CN33 EXV download output port The first pin on the left: DC12V 3 CN32 Online Programmable Port 4 CN19...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 12~16 kW PCB ports instruction Content Port voltage 208-230V 1 CN48 AC Power Input 208-230V 2 CN24 Load output port 208-230V 3 CN42 Load output port(single way valve) 208-230V Load output port 4 CN26 208-230V 5 CN25 Load output port(4-way valve)
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 2. PCB parts instructions 10.5 kW SW1: Forced LED digital cooling tube display button SW2: Query button Function setting dial switch SW2 query instructions Content Note Frequency will display when running, quantities of indoor unit Normal display will display when standby.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Display “--” ---- 12~16 kW SW1: Forced cooling button SW2: Query button LED digital Function setting tube display dial switch SW-1 query instructions Content Note Frequency will display when running, quantities of indoor unit Normal display will display when standby.
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Total quantities of the indoor units Actual value The quantities of the operating indoor units Actual value The last fault or protection code If there is no fault or protection code it will be display “nn Display “--”...
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 4. LED on PCB instructions The lamps on the 10.5kW, refers to the following picture: LED 1 (Red) LED 2(Green) IR341 chip The lamps on the 12~16kW, refers to the following picture: LED 1 (Red) LED 2(Green) LED1: Malfunction indicator lamp of inverter module.
CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 6. Error code table Error code Content Note Communication malfunction between IR341 and main control 10.5 kW board 12~16 kW All models Communication malfunctions between the indoor chip and outdoor chip. All models Pipe temperature T3&...
R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 H0/E3: Communication malfunctions between IR341 and main chip on the main PCB. (H0 is for 10.5kW, E3 is for 12~16kW.) IR341 chip: it is used for inverter compressor drive. 0537 chip: it is used for control the communication between indoor unit and outdoor unit, and the communication between outdoors.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.2 E2: Communication malfunction between indoor chip and outdoor chip.(for all models) LED displays E2 Communication malfunctions between indoor unit chip and outdoor unit chip. Check whether the indoor unit is power on. Plug the indoor unit in.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Press the button for 5 seconds: If the “running” and “warning” lights are normally on, that means the address code is 9=(8+1) If the lights are blink, the address code should plus 16, so the address code is 25=16+(8+1) Press the button for 10 seconds: If the “timer”...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF sensor, find that T4 thermo-bulb is earth-continuity, and further discover that the thermal cable of T4 sensor is punched by bolt, as follows: After being reconnected, the T4 sensor is worn out and system becomes normal connected with sheet metal 7.4 E5: Voltage protection malfunction (for all models)
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.5 E6//E8/Eb: DC Fan Malfunction (E6 is for all models, Eb is for 10.5kW, E8 is for 12~16kW) If the system displays twice E6 in 10 minutes, the system will stop and display E8/Eb. When the system displays E8/Eb, the system can resume only by restarting the machine.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.6 E7: Discharge Temperature Sensor Malfunction (only for 10.5kW). LED displays E7 Discharge sensor malfunction. Check whether discharge temperature sensor’s head is inside the sleeve or its wiring is connected to the main PCB Connect again.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.7 E9/E0: EEPROM malfunction (E9 is for 10.5kW, E0 is for 12~16kW) The malfunction may be caused by two reasons: 1) The EEPROM is not inserted well; 2) Outdoor main board is broken. LED display E9/E0 EEPROM malfunction Check whether the EEPROM is inserted well.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.8 EA/E7: Fan error in A region last for more than 5 minutes in heating mode. (EA is for 10.5kW, E7 is for 12~16kW) LED displays EA/E7 System faulty that T3 pipe temperature exceeds 27 degrees for more than 5 minutes when heating mode.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.9 P1: High pressure protection (for all models) LED displays P1 High pressure protection Whether the wiring is correct. Connect again. Whether the wire body is broken. Short-circuit high pressure switch. Check whether the Replace the high pressure system can operate normally.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.10 P2: Low pressure protection (for all models) When the pressure is lower than 0.05MPa, the system will display P2 protection, the ODU in standby. When the pressure is higher than 0.15MPa, P2 disappears and resumes normal operation. LED displays P2 Low pressure protection Whether wiring connection between low pressure switch and...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.11 P3: Compressor current protection (for all models) It will protect when input current is more than 30A. It will recover when input current is less than 30A. It will recover automatically. LED displays P3 Input current protection Check whether the input current of the power wire is more than 30A.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.12 P4: Compressor discharged temperature protection (for all models) When the discharged temperature of the compressor is higher than 115°C, the unit will stop running. When the discharged temperature of the compressor is lower than 90°C , the unit resumes normal operation automatically.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.13 P5: Condenser high temperature protection (for all models) When condenser temperature is higher than 62 degrees for 3 seconds, the unit will stop operating. When pipe temperature outside is lower than 52 degrees, the unit will resume operate. LED displays P5 Condenser T3 high temperature protection Check whether condenser temperature is higher than...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.14 P6 indicates inverter module protection; H4 indicates P6 protection has occurred 3 times in 60 minutes. When an H4 error occurs, a manual system restart is required before the system can resume operation. The cause of an xH4 error should be addressed promptly in order to avoid system damage.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.14.2 Principle of DC inverter Inductor Power Contactor Bridge Inverter supply Capacitor Compressor module rectifier (220V ○ ○ ○ ○ 220V AC power supply change to DC power supply after bridge rectifier. ○ Contactor is open, the current across the PTC to charge capacitor, after 5 seconds the contactor closed.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF Condition 2: L0 / L4 error appears immediately when the compressor starts up. L0 / L4 U V W wires between inverter module Ensure U V W wire is connected and compressor is not connected properly properly Inverter module is failed...
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Condition 3: L0 / L4 error appears after the compressor running a period time (running frequency is over 60Hz). L0 / L4 Discharge part of the refrigerant. Add Excess refrigerant oil if it leaks during discharge Fasten the fixing screws for the Inverter module is too hot inverter module and recoat heat...
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.14.4 L1 / L2 troubleshooting The normal DC voltage between terminal P and N on inverter module is 310V in standby and 380V under fan motor running. If the voltage is lower or higher than the normal voltage, the unit will display L1 or L2 error.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A Condition 2: L1 or L2 error appears when the compressor operates more than 20Hz. L1 /L2 Relay on main PCB is open Replace the main PCB or transformer PFC on inverter module is failed Replace the inverter module Notes: If the fan motor is running and the DC voltage between terminal P and N on inverter module is not 380V indicates the PFC is failed.
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CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF 7.15 PE/P7 malfunction: Evaporator T2 high temperature protection (PE is for 10.5kW, P7 is for 12~16kW) When the middle average temperature of the evaporator is higher than 63 degrees for 50 seconds, the unit will stop operating.
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R410A All DC Inverter Mini VRF CSCMA-APH-6-SM1907A 7.16 P8: Typhoon protection (for all models) LED displays P8 Typhoon protection When air conditioner is standby or in malfunction Belongs to normal protection stopping status, check if there is strong air blows the fan phenomenon.
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