Demand Control - Panasonic CS-RE18PKR Service Manual

13.3.7

Demand Control

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When the air-conditioner connected to Demand Response Enabling Devices (DRED), the power consumption
especially during peak hours could be controlled.
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Three Demand response modes (DRM) are available
DRM1 = Compressor cut off
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DRM2 = Operate at 50% of rated input power
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DRM3 = Operate at 75% of rated input power
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During DRM1, the Power Indicator blinks (3 seconds ON and 0.5 seconds OFF) to indicate the compressor cut
off status.
13.3.8 Pump down Operation by CN-S
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A convenience method to activate pump down operation.
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Control start condition:
During power standby condition, short CN-S continuously between 1 second and 10 seconds.
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Control stop condition:
480 seconds after pump down operation starts.
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CN-S is shorted again during pump down operation.
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