CIAC IMVF Troubleshooting 2010

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Category of IMVF Malfunction

Main Board
valve control of complete unit, pressure test, temperature test of

temperature sensor, malfunction display, communication with drive panel
Transfer Board
communication with main control panel, indoor unit

3-phase Filter Board
Prevent the electric network from affecting the complete unit.

Compressor Board
• filter
• rectifier
• Cement
resistance
• AC contactor
• electrolytic
capacitor
• module
control DC inverter compressor

Overcurrent Protection Board
Detect the current of

the constant
frequency
compressor. When
the current is too
heavy, protection will
happen.
Fan Motor Board
Drive DC fan
Trouble shows on:

1. Refrigeration System Type
2. Control and Communication Type
3. Drive Control Type
4. Part and Device Type

Analysis of Refrigeration System Type Malfunction
1. High Pressure Protection E1
Defining:
High pressure switch: Higher than a specific level (e.g. 4.2MPa)
High pressure sensor:4.4Mpa
The system pressure has a lot to do with the compressor running load.
Thus it has a direct influence on the operating life of the compressor. To
control the high pressure is to protect the compressor.
2 Ways to Achieve
High Pressure High Pressure
Sensor Switch
High pressure protection
Use pressure gauge to No Is the pressure Yes

measure the pressure whether switch working normally? replace main board of the outdoor unit
it's real high ?
Yes
No
No
Are the operational modes
refer to specification of indoor unit
of the indoor unit set correctly?
replace the pressure switch

Yes
No
Are the gas and liquid completely open the valve
valves open?
Yes

Yes
Has the panel of No

outdoor unit been install the panel
sealed properly?
Yes
Is the ventilation No
for the indoor and outdoor remove obstacles
units smooth?
Yes
No
Are the fans of the indoor and measure the fan motor and the signal input
outdoor units working？
Yes
No
Are the swing blades Check the swing motor and the signal input
completely open?
Yes
Yes
Is the capacity output No

of the outdoor unit the same as refer to the capacity of indoor and outdoor unit
that of the indoor unit
Yes
No
Does the electronic expansion make sure the valve body meshs with the valve coil
valve works properly?
Yes
Are the filters or

Yes
heat exchange fins for the
indoor and outdoor units refer to maintenance in specification
contaminated or jammed?
No
the system pipes are jammed check the inlets and outlets of the main pipes that are connected with the indoor unit and the electronic
expansion valve of the outdoor unit. Replace the expansion valve and the dryer filter.
2. Prevention Against Low Temperature E2
Defining: When the coil temperature of IDU is lower -2°C,

IDU would stop cooling and switch to fan mode
Avoid the frosting of the IDU coil,

which would do harm to the cooling performance and other relevant safety parameter.
Similar to the Defrost function of ODU
3. Low Pressure Protection E3

Low pressure switch: lower than a specific level (e.g. 0.15 MPa)
Low pressure sensor:
Outdoor Temp. Protection Recover

(℃ ) (MPa) (MPa)
T＞0 0.661
cooling T≤0 0.332 0.418
heating T≤0 0.168 0.373
4. Exhaust Temperature Protection E4
Defining:
When exhaust temperature (or the shell) of the compressor is higher than a specific level (e.g.
118°C), the system would automatically shuts down
Influence
Bad radiating of Bad lubricating
the compressor property of the
winding, cause refrigeration oil,
the damage of the even cause the
compressor charring
4. Exhaust Temperature protection E4
Cause by:
Lack of refrigerant
Over current of compressor
High outdoor ambient temp.
Less refrigerant flow (blockage )
Analysis of Control & Communication Type Malfunction
5. Communication Protection E6
Cause:
1) Connection of the ODU and IDU
2) Connection of the ODU and ODU
3) Wrong setting of the main board switch and
address DIP switch
Please refer to the MAIN BOARD SWITCH GUIDE.

5. Communication Protection E6
1) To check the connection: Add the ODU or IDU one by one;

2) Change the ADD switch and No. switch on main-board when add a ODU.
6. Sensor malfunction
Temperature sensors:
1) 15K: Ambient temp sensor of IDU/ODU
2) 20K: Inlet/middle/outlet temp sensor of heat
exchanger
3) 50K: Discharge temp or shell temp
1) 15K: Ambient temp sensor of IDU/ODU
2) 20K: Inlet/middle/outlet temp sensor of heat
exchanger
3) 50K: Discharge temp or shell temp
Pressure sensors:
1) High pressure sensor
2) Low pressure sensor
Analysis of Drive Control Type Malfunction
1. E5 Protection
There are several kinds of causes for
Compressor is running, but E5.
the discharge temp. is lower Please write down the LED display
than the high-pressure. on the main board (both master
Check the wiring or board and drive board) to confirm it.
compressor
Fix frequency
Malfunction of fan Malfunction of the drive
compressor over
board board for compressor
current
Check the led Check the led display and
Check the current and
display and confirm confirm
confirm
1. E5 Protection
1. E5 Protection
How to check: Drive board or DC inverter compressor
2. Ultra-low Voltage of DC Input
Defining: When the voltage of VDC is lower than 375V(205V), drive board shows error,
system shuts down
Avoid compressor running under the ultra low voltage, which would cause the high
current, to protect the compressor
Low-voltage protection of DC bus-bar
Adjust the voltage
Check if input voltage of power yes to 380V(220V) and
check if the
cord is lower than 320V(180V) malfunction will be
cleared.
no
Replace the drive board of no

compressor with a better one.
Finish
2. Ultra-low Voltage of DC Input
Voltage Meter
Filter Board
Commutating
Bridge
voltage Meter
3. Ultra-high Voltage of DC Input

Defining: When the voltage of VDC is higher than 680V(395V), drive board shows
error, system shuts down
Avoid compressor running under the ultra high voltage, to protect the devices and part
Over voltage protection of DC bus-bar

Adjust the voltage
Check if input voltage of yes to 380V(220V) and
power cord exceeds check if the
460V(265V) malfunction will be
cleared.
no

compressor with a better one.
Finish
4. Abnormal IPM Module
Defining: When the current of IPM module on the drive board is too high, or
temperature is too high, it would show this malfunction.
It’ s a kind of hardware protection.
Avoid over current of compressor , protect the compressor and PCB.

Procedure to check the IPM
Turn off the unit and wait for the capacitor to discharge until the voltage is under
36V.Use the multimeter, turn to diode testing point, release the U V W wire of the
compressor and start testing. Measure the diode voltage between U-P, V-P, W-P , N-U,
N-V, N-W
Inside structure of IPM and test conclusion
DC+
PWM1H PWM2H PWM3H
M1 M2 M3
PWM1L PWM2L PWM3L
DC-
Conclusion of the testing result:

1. If the voltage tested is 0.3~0.7V, there is no short circuit of the module.
2. If the voltage tested is 0V, there is short circuit. The IPM board needs to be replaced.
5. Less Phase
Defining: The phase sequency wire U,V,W is not connected.
Make sure the U,V,W wire is connected well before the compressor runs.
Less phase protection

After the power
cord of compressor
Check if power cord of no is connected well,
compressor is connected well. check if
malfunction is
yes removed.
compressor with a better one
Finish
6. Current protection of compressor

Defining: Over current on the compressor tested by the drive board
When over current occurred on the compressor,
protecting the PCB and compressor.
Over current protection of drive board of compressor
Check if resistances among yes Replace

U,V and W are equal or if the compressor
earthed circuit is short circuit.
no
Drive board of compressor no
is damaged and shall be
replaced.
Finish
7. Malfunction of the current sensor

When the drive board is power on, it inspects the output of current is abnormal. The
error code would be shown and the compressor could not work.
Malfunction of Current Sensor
Drive board of compressor is

abnormal and it shall be
replaced.
Finish
8. Communication error from Inverter
driver to master control
Defining: communication fault between the drive board and master board, the data
transfer between them is abnormal
Make sure the communication between drive board and master board is fine.
8. Communication error from Inverter
drive to master control
9. High temp of thermal fin, IPM module
or PFC module
Defining: Temperature of the IPM module is over 95°C
Make sure the IPM module is running under appropriate temperature, and protect it
from damage of over temp.
Overheating protection for IPM module
Drive bpard of
yes compressor is
Check if such malfunction occurs
as soon as the unit is energized. abnormal
which shall be
no replaced.
Check if screws are screwed up no

and if IPM module is spread with
heat dispersion paste
Finish
10. Malfunction of ODU fan
motor drive
Defining: Communication error between fan motor board and master control, data
transfer is abnormal
Make sure the communication between fan motor board and master control is fine.
10. Malfunction of ODU fan
motor drive
11. Current protection of fan motor drive

Defining: Over current of the fan motor being inspected by the fan motor board
When the fan motor is having over current, protect the control board and fan motor.
Over current protection of drive board of fan
Check if resistances among yes

U,V and W are equal or if the Replace fan
earthed circuit is short circuit.
no
Drive board of fan is no
damaged, which shall be
replaced.
Finish
11. Voltage protection of fan motor drive

Defining: VDC voltage is higher than 388V , or lower than 210V
Prevent the fan motor board running from the high or low voltage
Voltage protection of fan motor drive
Adjust the input AC

Check if VDC voltage of power yes voltage to 220V
cord is lower than 210V or and check if the
higher than 388V malfunction will be
cleared.
no
Replace the drive board of fan no
motor drive with a better one.
Finish
12. Overheat protection of fan motor module

Defining: High temp of the IPM module on the fan motor board
Prevent the IPM module running from the high temperature(95°C)
Overheating protection for IPM module
yes Drive board of

Check if such malfunction occurs fan is abnormal
as soon as the unit is energized. which shall be
replaced.
no
Check if screws are screwed up no
and if IPM module is spread with
heat dispersion paste
Finish
13. Overheat protection of fan motor

Defining: High temp of fan motor
Prevent the fan motor running from the high temperature
Overheating protection of fan
Check if resistance for yes Replace

overheating protection of fan motor
is 0; check if earthed circuit of
fan is short circuit.
no
Drive board of fan is damaged, no
which shall be replaced.
Finish
Diagnosis of IMVF Malfunction
A .Use the portable debugger
Diagnosis of GMV Malfunction
B. Use the commission software

Analysis of Part and Device Malfunction
Part and device malfunction mainly includes the error of

temp sensor and pressure sensor. Usually there are 2 ways:
short circuit and open circuit. Solution is to replace the part
and device accordingly.
Use the multimeter and test the value of resistance. If it is 0

ohm, there is a short circuit. If the value is infinite, there is
an open circuit.

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CIAC AFTER SALES

Category of IMVF Malfunction

valve control of complete unit, pressure test, temperature test of

communication with main control panel, indoor unit

3-phase Filter Board

Prevent the electric network from affecting the complete unit.

control DC inverter compressor

Overcurrent Protection Board

Detect the current of

Fan Motor Board

Trouble shows on:

1. Refrigeration System Type

2. Control and Communication Type

3. Drive Control Type

4. Part and Device Type

1. High Pressure Protection E1

1. High Pressure Protection E1

High pressure protection

Use pressure gauge to No Is the pressure Yes

replace the pressure switch

1. High Pressure Protection E1

Has the panel of No

1. High Pressure Protection E1

Is the capacity output No

Are the filters or

2. Prevention Against Low Temperature E2

Defining: When the coil temperature of IDU is lower -2°C,

Avoid the frosting of the IDU coil,

3. Low Pressure Protection E3

Outdoor Temp. Protection Recover

4. Exhaust Temperature Protection E4

4. Exhaust Temperature protection E4

Please refer to the MAIN BOARD SWITCH GUIDE.

1) To check the connection: Add the ODU or IDU one by one;

Replace the drive board of no

2. Ultra-low Voltage of DC Input

3. Ultra-high Voltage of DC Input

Over voltage protection of DC bus-bar

Replace the drive board of no

4. Abnormal IPM Module

Avoid over current of compressor , protect the compressor and PCB.

PWM1H PWM2H PWM3H

PWM1L PWM2L PWM3L

Conclusion of the testing result:

Less phase protection

6. Current protection of compressor

Check if resistances among yes Replace

7. Malfunction of the current sensor

Malfunction of Current Sensor

Drive board of compressor is

Check if screws are screwed up no

11. Current protection of fan motor drive

Over current protection of drive board of fan

Check if resistances among yes

11. Voltage protection of fan motor drive

Voltage protection of fan motor drive

Adjust the input AC

12. Overheat protection of fan motor module

Overheating protection for IPM module

yes Drive board of

13. Overheat protection of fan motor

Check if resistance for yes Replace

B. Use the commission software