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SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER OUTDOOR UNIT AM036FXMDCH AM048FXMDCH AM053FXMDCH AM060MXMDCH AIR CONDITIONER CONTENTS 1. Precautions 2. Product Specifications 3. Disassembly and Reassembly 4. Troubleshooting 5. PCB Diagram 6. Wiring Diagram 7. Reference Sheet Refer to the service manual in the GSPN(see the rear cover) for the more information.
3-19. Output current sensor error of inverter PBA 1. (E-468) / Error due to input current of inverter 1. (E-485) / ................53 3-20. DC voltage sensor error of inverter PBA 1. (E-469) ................54 3-21. Compressor operation stop due to high pressure protection control. (E-407) ..... 55 Samsung Electronics...
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■. Check Operation & Amount of Refrigerant Automatically Checking .... 88 1. Check Operation ................................88 1-1. Check Operation ..............................88 1-2. How to troubleshoot of the "Undetermined" ..................90 2. Automatic refrigerant amount detection function (Checking th amount of refrigerant) ....97 Samsung Electronics...
Explain to workers that the battery for the remote control needs to be separated for storage purposes when the product will not be used for a long time. – This can cause a problem for the remote control since battery fluid may trickle out. Samsung Electronics...
If the compressor is operating while the refrigerant pipe is not correctly connected and the service valve is opened, then air and other substances can enter the pipe. The interior of the refrigerant cycle may then build up excessive high pressure resulting in explosion and damage. Samsung Electronics...
High efficient G-Fin & epoxy acrylic coating has increased heat transfer and hydrophilicity on heat exchanger. Company A Diameter Ø8 Ø7 Heat transfer surface area Pressure Evaporation 14.1% loss in heat Condensation exchanger 10.3% Internal heat transfer performance 30.8% Pressure resistance Same Company A Samsung Electronics...
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Saturated liquid refrigerant Temperature Low temperature gas refrigerant 온도 Low temperature liquid refrigerant Cross section of the Cross section of the Sub-cooled conventional inter-cooler Turbo inter-cooler liquid refrigerant *Increased heat transfer area with Shell & Tube type Turbo Inter-cooler Samsung Electronics...
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Corrosion is evident after 1,000 hours of test Company A * Tested by Samsung Long piping/High level difference technology Longest piping length is allowed up to 175m (equivalent length) and Maximum 50m of level difference is allowed for more flexible installation.
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When outdoor unit needs to operate more silently during nighttime, silent mode can be set from the outdoor unit option mode. Silent mode can be adjusted in 3 levels depending on the level of noise. Highest temperature 6 hours 12 hours of silent mode Operation time 7 : 00 13 : 30 19 : 00 7 : 00 Samsung Electronics...
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Displaying 15 main data including high pressure of system - Outdoor temperature - Discharge temperature of the compressor - Condensing temperature Using the DIP switch on the outdoor unit PCB, you can limit the running current of the system Samsung Electronics...
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Convenient product installation Service valve is not exposed to keep the neat appearance and pipe can be connected in 4 different directions which provide flexible installation and maintenance services. Conventional * For models with 9kW or larger (Flare type connection) Samsung Electronics...
Cabinet Front RH. (Use + Screw Driver) Cabi Top 1) Unscrew and remove 9 screws on each side of the Cabinet-Top. (Use +Screw Driver) Cabi Install Front 1) Unscrew and remove 1 screw in the Cabinet-Install Front. (Use +Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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2) Unscrew and remove 4 screws in the Guard Cond. (Use + Screw Driver) Cabi Back RH 1) Pull the sensor from Cabi Back RH. 2) Unscrew and remove 4 screws on each side of the Cabinet Back RH. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Parts Procedure Remark Cabi Install Back 1) Unscrew and remove 1 screw in the Cabinet-Install Back. (Use +Screw Driver) Cabi Front LF 1) Unscrew and remove 10 screws in the Cabinet-Front LF. (Use +Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Parts Procedure Remark Cabi Front LF 1) Turn 2 mounting nuts as shown in the picture and remove it. (Use L Wrench or Monkey Spanner or Socket Wrench ) Samsung Electronics...
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1) Separate the Fan Propeller. 2) Unscrew and remove the 8 Motor mounting screws. (Use +Screw Driver) 3) Disconnect the Motor wire from Ass’y Control Out. Bracket Motor 1) Unscrew and remove 2 mounting screws in Bracket Motor. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Parts Procedure Remark Control Out 1) Disconnect 9 Connectors from Ass’y control Out. 2) Unscrew and remove 1 mounting screw in Control Out. (Use + Screw Driver.) 3) Separate Ass’y Control Out. Samsung Electronics...
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Ass'y Tube Suction 1) Separate 2 parts of the pipe using a welder. Ass'y Tube 4Way 1) Unscrew and remove 2 mounting screws in Oil Separator. (Use + Screw Driver.) 2) Separate 2 parts of the pipe using a welder. Samsung Electronics...
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1) Unscrew and remove 1 mounting nut in bottom of the cover. (Use Adjustable Wrench) 2) Separate the Compressor Felt. 3) As shown in the picture, unscrew and remove 3 mounting screws from the bottom. (Use L-Wrench or Monkey Spanner or Socket Wrench) Samsung Electronics...
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Parts Procedure Remark Cond Out 1) Unscrew and remove 3 screws on each side of the Ass’y Cond Out. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
Cabinet Front RH. (Use + Screw Driver) Cabi Top 1) Unscrew and remove 8 screws on each side of the Cabinet-Top. (Use +Screw Driver) Cabi Install Front 1) Unscrew and remove 1 screw in the Cabinet Install Front. (Use +Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly Parts Procedure Remark Guard Cond 1) Pull the sensor from Guard Cond. 2) Unscrew and remove 4 screws in the Guard Cond. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly Parts Procedure Remark Cabi Back RH 1) Pull the sensor from Cabi Back RH. 2) Unscrew and remove 4 screws on each side of the Cabinet Back RH. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Remark Cabi Back RH 3) Unscrew and remove 5 screws on side of the Case Bracket valve. (Use + Screw Driver) Cabi Install Back 1) Unscrew and remove 1 screw in the Cabinet Install Front. (Use +Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly Parts Procedure Remark Cabi Front LF 1) Unscrew and remove 10 screws in the Cabinet-Front LF. (Use +Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly Parts Procedure Remark Cabi Front LF 1) Turn 2 mounting nuts as shown in the picture and remove it. (Use L Wrench orMonkey Spanner or Socket Wrench ) Samsung Electronics...
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1) Separate the Fan Propeller. 2) Unscrew and remove the 8 Motor mounting screws. (Use +Screw Driver) 3) Disconnect the Motor wire from Ass’y Control Out. Bracket Motor 1) Unscrew and remove 2 mounting screws in Bracket Motor. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
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Control Out. (Use + Screw Driver.) 3) Separate Ass’y Control Out. Assy tube parts 1) Separate 5 parts of the pipe using a welder. 2) Unscrew and remove 1 mounting screws in Assy bracket valve. (Use + Screw Driver.) Samsung Electronics...
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3) Unscrew and remove 2 mounting screws in Bracket accume. (Use + Screw Driver.) 4) Separate the Assy TUBE 4way-accumulator. Compressor 1) As shown in the picture, unscrew and remove 4 mounting screws from the bottom. (Use L-Wrench or Monkey Spanner or Socket Wrench) Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly and Reassembly Parts Procedure Remark Cond Out 1) Unscrew and remove 3 screws on each side of the Ass’y Cond Out. (Use + Screw Driver) Samsung Electronics...
Compressor operation stop due to abnormal compression ratio. EVI(ESC) EEV leakage or internal leakage of intercooler or incorrect connector insertion of EVI(ESC) E-438 EEV. E-439 Error due to refrigerant leakage. E-440 Heating mode restriction due to high air temperature. Samsung Electronics...
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E-563 Error due to module installation of indoor unit with old version(Micom version needs to be checked). E(P)-702 Error due to closed EEV of indoor unit(1st detection). E(P)-703 Error due to opened EEV of indoor unit(1st detection). Samsung Electronics...
Replace Inverter PCB. Whole system power reset - To solve the problem through the power reset after the address is reset the power reset of individual units is meaningless and the power of the whole system must be reset. Samsung Electronics...
Filter × ◑ ◑ × Indoor unit Display Duct, Cassette (1/2 Way), Console, Ceiling Operation Timer Turbo 24°C 27°C × × × ◑ ◑ : ON : Flash ×: OFF ※ ● ◑ Judgement Method Cause of problem Samsung Electronics...
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If there is no peculiarity, of the outdoor unit PCB, and change the PCB. then connect the indoor units one by one to nd the indoor unit that is interfering with the communication for inspection and change the indoor unit PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Check the Main PCB : Main PCB TX circuit Inspection Is FAN PCB LD22, 32 ashes? * When performing the connector work, Please turn o the main power Replace main PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this since it is the defective of value signicantly stray from the following the outdoor temperature sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this part as it is the defective of the value signicantly stray from the following outdoor Cond Out sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this part as it is the defective of the value signicantly stray from the following compressor discharge or top temperature sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) 11.2 Restart operation after replace the PCB. 18.5 32.0 59.0 Samsung Electronics...
Is the Discharge or Top temperature sensor and the sensor holder Re -insert sensor OR and re-attach sensor holder. correctly attached? Is the discharge or top temperature sensor resistance value Defective sensor : Replace sensor. reasonable? (Refer to E251) Complete. Samsung Electronics...
30 minutes to keep.(Judgment at heating operation only) Cause of problem Is Suction sensor and sensor Holder accurately Re-insert sensor OR and re-attach sensor holder. attached? Is Suction sensor resistance value reasonable? Defective sensor : Replace sensor. (Refer to E231 ) Complete. Samsung Electronics...
(Please check by connecting Refill refrigerant after vacuum. the manifold gageto the service valve) Out of the PCB High Pressure sensor terminals, is there Replace PCB. voltage between pins 3 and 4 5V? Replace High Pressure sensor. Samsung Electronics...
( Pleasecheck by connecting the manifold Refill refrigerant after vacuum. gage to the service valve) Out of the PCB Low Pressure sensor terminals, is there Replace PCB. voltage between pins 3 and 4 5V? Replace Low Pressure sensor. Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance value signicantly stray from Replace this part as it is the defective the following temperature of the liquid pipe temperature sensor itself. table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this part as it is the defective value signicantly stray from the following of the liquid pipe temperature sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this part as it is the defective of the value signicantly stray from the following outdoor EVI in temperature sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Did the resistance Replace this part as it is the defective of the value signicantly stray from the following outdoor EVI out temperature sensor itself. temperature table? Temperature(°C) Resistance(KΩ) Restart operation after replace the PCB. 12.1 18.0 27.3 43.0 Samsung Electronics...
Criterion Remark Measure Measurement error can More than 3 MΩ the resistance values occur for reasons such as the initial measure- ment condenser discharge. Measured over at least Measure the diode 0.3 ~ 0.7V three times. voltage values Samsung Electronics...
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Motor (U less than 10 ? Is the resistance between the body of Replace Fan Motor. Fan Motor and chassis MΩ? Does the compressor Check the connection wire. connection wire properly connect? Replace Fan PCB. Samsung Electronics...
If you rotate the fan by Replace Fan Motor. hand, the noise occurs? Connection wire of Fan Motor didconrmation ? Check the connection status, and then restart. (Check the connection status of the Fan1 and Fan2.) Replace Fan PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Connection wire of Fan Motor did conrmation ? Check the connecting wire and restart it. (Verify that the wire folded, or the connection is detached .) Is there anything strange in Replace Fan PCB. appearance Fan Motor? Replace Fan Motor. Samsung Electronics...
Is the bolt of the heat sink fully tightened? Tighten Bolt. Did check the Remove foreign objects and apply the heat sink foreign objects between the heat grease and then reassembly. sink and IPM? Complete. Samsung Electronics...
Error due to input current of inverter 1. (E-485) Outdoor unit Display E-468 / E-485 Judgement Method 2.8V or 0.2V less than. Cause of problem Power Off Is Power connection Power Cable re-connection. accurately connected? E -468 / E -485 Replace FanP CB. Samsung Electronics...
Did the Fuse is short? Replace Fuse. Is EMI PCB and Power Off and then re-connection. Inverter PCB accurately connected? Is Inverter PCB and Fan PCB DC -Link voltage connection wire Replace Fan PCB. accurately connected? Replace Inverter PCB. Samsung Electronics...
× × ◑ ◑ : ON : Flash ×: OFF ※ ● ◑ Judgement Method Cause of problem use. (Operating outside temperature at -20°C or less for heating and operating outside temperature at -5°C or less for Cooling) Samsung Electronics...
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(lter etc.) Is there any leakage in the Liquid Pipe Valve or the discharge check Replace Low Pressure sensor. valve of the not-go-end Outdoor Unit when only some Outdoor Units are operating? Check the refrigerant amount. Samsung Electronics...
Filter × ◑ ◑ ◑ Indoor unit Display Duct, Cassette (1/2 Way), Console, Ceiling Operation Timer Turbo 24°C 27°C × × ◑ ◑ ◑ : ON : Flash ×: OFF ※ ● ◑ Judgement Method Cause of problem Samsung Electronics...
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Are all service valves open? Open the Service Valve. Are the Indoor Unit Check the relevant EEV. and Outdoor Unit EEV normally operating ? Are there any blockage inside the pipe? Pipe inspection. ( lter etc.) Check the refrigerant amount. Samsung Electronics...
◑ : ON : Flash ×: OFF ※ ● ◑ If the phase does not connect the power(no phase) : E425 or E466 (E366) is Judgement Method displayed (Air conditioner to maintain the normal state.) Cause of problem Samsung Electronics...
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Low voltage error during this initial charge : Did the EMI PCB Fuse is short? Replace Fuse, if the rectier diode of the inverter PCB is normal. Is EMI PCB CN21 connector and Inverter PCB accurately Connection and then restart it. connected? Replace Inverter PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Duct, Cassette (1/2 Way), Console, Ceiling Operation Timer Turbo 24°C 27°C × × ◑ ◑ ◑ : ON : Flash ×: OFF ※ ● ◑ lasts for 10 minutes or more. Judgement Method lasts for 10 minutes or more. Cause of problem Samsung Electronics...
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Are the 4Way Valve Check the 4Way Valve. normally operating ? Are the indoor unit and Check the relevant EEV. outdoor unit EEV normally operating? Compressor inspection Is current of compressor normally? Check the refrigerant. Complete. Samsung Electronics...
(Please check by connecting the Refill refrigerant after vacuum. manifold gauge to the service valve) Out of the PCB pressure sensor terminals, is there Replace PCB. voltage between pins 3 and 4 5V? Replace Low Pressure sensor. Samsung Electronics...
Is CCH resistancenormal? Change CCH. ( 500~700/infinite for disconnection ) Does the E445 error occur even after the outdoor unit power Normal Operation. is put back in? Change PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Is the resistance between the body of Replace Compressor. Compressor and chassis M Ω? Does the Compressor Check the connection wire. connection wire properly connect to (Check the status of the connection U V W) the compressor? Replace Inverter PCB. Samsung Electronics...
Is the resistance between the body of Replace Compressor. Compressor and chassis M Ω? Does the Compressor Check the connection wire. connection wire properly connect to (Check the status of the connection U V W) the compressor? Replace Inverter PCB. Samsung Electronics...
*Cold heat sink assembly defect occurs. Replace Inverter PCB and then restart it. Did the EMI PCB Fuse is short? * Check the 3 -phase sensing circuit part. Replace Fuse, if the rectier diode of the inverter PCB is normal. Samsung Electronics...
Tighten Bolt. (Screw) Did check the Remove foreign objects and apply the thermal foreign objects between the heat sink grease and then reassembly. and IPM? Did properly apply the thermal grease? Apply the thermal grease and then reassembly. Complete. Samsung Electronics...
: Change the setting after replace. Is the outdoor unit EEPROM accurately connected to Connect outdoor unit EEPROM and then reset. connector? Download relevant model EEPROM and then reset. Execute automatic commissioning for UP cancellation after EEPROM download Samsung Electronics...
■ PCB Diagram 1. Outdoor Unit PCB - Main PCB: AM036/048/053FXMDCH 14 15 22 23 17 18 19 Samsung Electronics...
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CN401-HIGH P SENSOR SELECT COOLING ONLY #2: INPUT #1: INPUT #3: GND #3: GND #4: VCC #4: VCC CN303- ㉑ CN401-MID P SENSOR ㉒ CN302-COMM SUB PBA ㉓ ㉔ CN103-EARTH COM INDOOR UNIT #1: INPUT #2: GND #4: VCC Samsung Electronics...
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PCB Diagram 1. Outdoor Unit PCB (cont. - Main PBA: AM060MXMDCH Samsung Electronics...
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INDOOR OUDDOR UNIT COMMUNICATION SIGNAL CN304 - ㉒ DRED & UPPER CONTROL #1 : DRM1 #2 : DRM2 #3 : DRM3 #4 : C #5 : R1 : UPPER CTRL COMMUNICAITON SIGNAL #6 : R2 : UPPER CTRL COMMUNICAITON SIGNAL Samsung Electronics...
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#2 : COMP. V-phase(BLU) #3 : GND #3 : GND #3 : COMP. U-phase(YEL) #4 : DC 15V #4 : DC 15V #5 : FAN RPM #5 : FAN RPM #6 : FAN RPM feedback #6 : FAN RPM feedback Samsung Electronics...
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CN911 - FAN2 CN802 - EEV1 ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ #1: U OUTPUT #1: DC 310V #1: DC 310V #2: V OUTPUT #2: NC #2: NC #3: W OUTPUT #3: GND #3: GND #4~6: FAN CONTROL SIGNAL #4~6: FAN CONTROL SIGNAL Samsung Electronics...
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PCB Diagram 1. Outdoor Unit PCB (cont.) - EMI PCB : 1Phase: AM036/048/053FXMDCH L1-AC POWER L PHASE N1-AC POWER N PHASE CN01-AC POWER ① ② ③ L1 : BRN N1 : SKY-BLU #1-#3 : AC 220~240V Samsung Electronics...
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EARTH ① ② ③ #1 : L INPUT #1 : L INPUT #1 : EARTH CN403 - ④ ⑤ ⑥ TEMPERATURE SENSOR #1 : L OUTPUT #1 : N OUTPUT #1 : L OUTPUT #1 : N OUTPUT Samsung Electronics...
Tcout Sensor Tdis Filter Tsuc Filter Accumulator Accumulator Hot gas Hot gas Double pipe bypass out tube Main EEV temperature “A” ESC EEV Filt Filter Service V/V 9.52 AM036FXMDCH Name AM048FXMDCH AM053FXMDCH RD050MHXGA(EA) “A” Service V/V 15.88 19.05 Samsung Electronics...
- Check the drainage of the Indoor Unit cooling operation. - More operation : Checking status by using the S-NET. (5) Refer to manual and explain air conditioner usage to user. (6) Deliver this installation guide so that customer retain. Samsung Electronics...
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- Oblique line marked area in the during operation of the system can be protection control. (Check operation of normal judgment can be difficult by the protection control operation.) - If out of warranty coverage and the boundary area : Check operation judgment accuracy may be reduced. Samsung Electronics...
Is deviations of the Indoor Unit Temperature sensors, less than 10℃? Complete [Caution] - If the Outdoor Unit with a history of operation (Automatic commissioning inclusion) : Must be carried out Automatic Commissioning after 1 hour from final operation stopped. Samsung Electronics...
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Outdoor Unit Temperature sensors, less than 1 0 ℃? Complete [Caution] - If the Outdoor Unit with a history of operation (Automatic commissioning inclusion) : Must be carried out Automatic Commissioning after 1 hour from final operation stopped. Samsung Electronics...
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Max Replace PCB /Min deviation : less than 2" Complete [Caution] - If the Outdoor Unit with a history of operation (Automatic commissioning inclusion) : Maintain the vacuum mode for more than 5 minutes. Samsung Electronics...
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CT Replace Inverter PCB sensor have the same value ? Is refrigerant Is Compressor current(CT) value normal? in the system properly? Adjusts the refrigerant (Addition / Emitted) IIs operation current of Compressor normal? Replace Compressor Complete Samsung Electronics...
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(Assembly status, connector, Temperature(℃) resistance, etc.) 89.0 112.0 185.0 320.0 590.0 2000.0 2402.0 When commissioning, does maintain 3602.0 Indoor ventilation Thermo On status of Indoor Unit? 5503.0 Adjusts the refrigerant Is refrigerant in the system propely? (Addition / Emitted) Complete Samsung Electronics...
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Is 4Way Valve coil normal? Replace Valve coil (Wire breaking, operation impossible, etc.) Is PCB Output signal normal ? Replace PCB Replace 4Way Valve Body (Retry the Automatic Commissioning : If the continuous "Undetermined" is displayed. ) Complete Samsung Electronics...
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E503 Service Valve is closed Refer to "Service Valve" Dedicated Error Code E505 High pressure sensor breakdown Refer to "High/Low pressure sensor (Module installed)" E506 Low pressure sensor breakdown ※ Other error codes : Refer to Service Manual. Samsung Electronics...
- Add 5% of the detected amount of refrigerant and restart the refrigerant amount detection operation. - Check if the refrigerant amount detection operation was executed within guaranteed temperature range. Execute trial operation to check if there's any other problems on the system. Samsung Electronics...