10.HO W T O DIA GNOSE THE TROUBLE...................................................... 47
11.HOW TO REPLACE THE MAIN PARTS................................................... 68
12.EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST................................................... 81
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1-1. Specifications
RAS-10JKCVP/RAS-10JACVP, RAS-13JKCVP/RAS-13JACVP
Unit model
Cooling capacity(kW)2.53.5
Cooling capacity range(kW)0.6–3.40.6–4.2
Power supply1Ph/50Hz/220–240 V, 1Ph/60Hz/220 V
Electric
characteristics
COP(Cooling)4.393.68
Operating
noise
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Piping
connection
connection
AccessoryIndoor unit
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor(Cooling)(dB•A)4548
Unit model
Dimension
Net weight(kg)1010
Fan motor output(W)3030
Air flow rate(Cooling)(m³/h)550560
Unit model
Dimension
Net weight(kg)3333
Compressor
Fan motor output(W)4343
Air flow rate(Cooling)(m³/h)21502410
TypeFlare connectionFlare connection
Maximum length(m)2525
Maximum chargeless length(m)1515
Maximum height difference(m)1010
Name of refrigerantR410AR410ARefrigerant
Weight(kg)0.90.9
Power supply3 Wires : includes earth (Outdoor)3 Wires : includes earth (Outdoor)Wiring
Interconnection4 Wires : includes earth4 Wires : includes eart h
Operation mode
Running current(A)0.150.15
Power cons um ption(W)3030
Power factor(%)8787
Operation mode
Running current(A)2.73/2.60/2.494.65/4.44/4.25
Power cons um ption(W)540920
Power factor(%)9090
Starting current(A)2.88/2.75/2.644.80/4.59/4.40
High(Cooling)(dB•A)4243
Medium (Cooling)(dB•A)3334
Low(Cooling)(dB•A)2526
Height(mm)250250
Width(mm)790790
Depth(mm)208208
Height(mm)550550
Width(mm)780780
Depth(mm)270270
Motor output(W)750750
TypeTwin rotary type with DC-i nvert er variable speed control
ModelDA91A1F-45FDA91A1F-45F
Liquid sideØ6.35Ø6.35Indoor unit
Gas sideØ9.52Ø9.52
Liquid sideØ6.35Ø6.35Outdoor unit
Gas sideØ9.52Ø9.52
Indoor(Cooling)(°C)21–3221–32Usable temperature range
Outdoor (Cooling)(°C)10–4610–46
Installation plate11
Wireless remote controller11
Batteries22
Remote controller holder11
Zeolite-plus filter11
Zeolite-3G filter11
Mounting screw6 (Ø4 x 25L)6 (Ø4 x 25L)
Flat head wood screw2 (Ø3. 1 x 16L)2 (Ø3.1 x 16L)
Dust collect i n g un it11
Installation manual11
Owner’s manual11
Pattern11
RAS-10JKCVPRAS-13JKCVP
RAS-10JACVPRAS-13JACVP
Cooling
Cooling
RAS-10JKCVPRAS-13JKCVP
RAS-10JACVPRAS-13JACVP
• The specifications may be subject to change without notice for purpose of improvement.
– 3 –
1-2. Operation Characteristic Curve
<Cooling>
8
7
6
5
4
Current (A)
3
2
1
0
0 20406080120100
RAS-10JKCVP
RAS-13JKCVP
• Conditions
Indoor : DB 27˚C/WB 19˚C
Outdoor : DB 35˚C
Air flow : High
Pipe length : 5m
Voltage : 230V
Compressor speed (rps)
1-3. Capacity Variation Ratio According to Temperature
<Cooling>
110
100
90
80
70
Capacity ratio (%)
60
50
323436384042333537394143 44 45 46
RAS-10JKCVP
RAS-13JKCVP
Outdoor temp. (˚C)
1-4. Pipe Length-Capacity Characterisitic
<Cooling>
120
110
100
90
80
Capacity (%)
70
RAS-10JKCVP
RAS-13JKCVP
• Conditions
Indoor : DB27˚C/WB19˚C
Indoor air flow : High
Pipe length : 5m
Capacity ratio : 100% =
*
3.5 kW (RAS-13JKCVP)
2.5 kW (RAS-10JKCVP)
20g/m is added for 15m or more.
*
60
50
051015202530
Pipe length (m)
– 4 –
Capacity ratio : 100% =
*
3.5 kW (RAS-13JKCVP)
2.5 kW (RAS-10JKCVP)
2. REFRIGERANT R410A
This air conditioner adopts the new refrigerant HFC
(R410A) which does not damage the ozone layer.
The working pressure of the new refrigerant R410A
is 1.6 times higher than conventional refrigerant
(R22). The refrigerating oil is also changed in
accordance with change of refrigerant, so be careful
that water, dust, and existing refrigerant or refrigerating oil are not entered in the refrigerant cycle of the
air conditioner using the new refrigerant during
installation work or servicing time.
The next section describes the precautions for air
conditioner using the new refrigerant. Conforming to
contents of the next section together with the
general cautions included in this manual, perform
the correct and safe work.
2-1. Safety During Installation/Servicing
As R410A’s pressure is about 1.6 times higher than
that of R22, improper installation/servicing may
cause a serious trouble. By using tools and materials exclusiv e for R410A, it is necessary to carry out
installation/servicing safely while taking the following
precautions into consideration.
(1) Nev er use refriger ant other than R410A in an air
conditioner which is designed to operate with
R410A.
If other refrigerant than R410A is mixed, pressure in the refrigeration cycle becomes abnormally high, and it may cause personal injury, etc.
by a rupture.
(2) Confirm the used refrigerant name, and use
tools and materials exclusiv e for the refrigerant
R410A.
The refrigerant name R410A is indicated on the
visible place of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner using R410A as refrigerant. To prevent
mischarging, the diameter of the service port
differs from that of R22.
(3) If a refrigeration gas leakage occurs during
installation/servicing, be sure to ventilate fully.
If the refrigerant gas comes into contact with fire,
a poisonous gas may occur.
(4) When installing or removing an air conditioner,
do not allow air or moisture to remain in the
refrigeration cycle. Otherwise, pressure in the
refrigeration cycle may become abnormally high
so that a rupture or personal injury may be
caused.
(5) After completion of installation work, check to
make sure that there is no refrigeration gas
leakage.
If the refrigerant gas leaks into the room, coming
into contact with fire in the fan-driven heater,
space heater, etc., a poisonous gas may occur.
(6) When an air conditioning system charged with a
large volume of refrigerant is installed in a small
room, it is necessary to exercise care so that,
even when refrigerant leaks , its concentration
does not exceed the marginal level.
If the refrigerant gas leakage occurs and its
concentration exceeds the marginal level, an
oxygen starvation accident may result.
(7) Be sure to carry out installation or removal
according to the installation manual.
Improper installation may cause refrigeration
trouble, water leakage, electric shock, fire, etc.
(8) Unauthorized modifications to the air conditioner
may be dangerous. If a breakdown occurs
please call a qualified air conditioner technician
or electrician.
Improper repair’s may result in water leakage,
electric shock and fire, etc.
2-2. Refrigerant Piping Installation
2-2-1. Piping Materials and Joints Used
For the refrigerant piping installation, copper pipes
and joints are mainly used. Copper pipes and joints
suitable for the refrigerant must be chosen and
installed. Furthermore, it is necessary to use clean
copper pipes and joints whose interior surfaces are
less affected by contaminants.
(1) Copper Pipes
It is necessary to use seamless copper pipes
which are made of either copper or copper alloy
and it is desirable that the amount of residual oil
is less than 40 mg/10 m. Do not use copper
pipes having a collapsed, deformed or discolored portion (especially on the interior surface).
Otherwise, the expansion valve or capillary tube
may become blocked with contaminants.
As an air conditioner using R410A incurs
pressure higher than when using R22, it is
necessary to choose adequate materials.
Thicknesses of copper pipes used with R410A
are as shown in Table 2-2-1. Never use copper
pipes thinner than 0.8 mm even when it is
available on the market.
– 5 –
Table 2-2-1 Thicknesses of annealed copper pipes
Thickness (mm)
Nominal diameter
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
(2) Joints
For copper pipes, flare joints or socket joints are
used. Prior to use, be sure to remove all contaminants.
a) Flare Joints
Flare joints used to connect the copper pipes
cannot be used for pipings whose outer
diameter exceeds 20 mm. In such a case,
socket joints can be used.
Sizes of flare pipe ends, flare joint ends and
flare nuts are as shown in Tables 2-2-3 to 22-6 below .
Outer diameter (mm)
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
R410AR22
0.800.80
0.800.80
0.800.80
1.001.00
b) Socket Joints
Socket joints are such that they are brazed
for connections, and used mainly f or thick
pipings whose diameter is larger than 20 mm.
Thicknesses of socket joints are as shown in
Table 2-2-2.
Table 2-2-2 Minimum thicknesses of socket joints
Nominal diameter
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
Reference outer diameter of
copper pipe jointed (mm)
2-2-2. Processing of Piping Materials
When performing the refrigerant piping installation,
care should be taken to ensure that water or dust
does not enter the pipe interior, that no other oil
other than lubricating oils used in the installed air
conditioner is used, and that refrigerant does not
leak. When using lubricating oils in the piping
processing, use such lubricating oils whose water
content has been removed. When stored, be sure to
seal the container with an airtight cap or any other
cover.
Minimum joint thickness
(mm)
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
(1) Flare Processing Procedures and Precautions
a) Cutting the Pipe
By means of a pipe cutter, slowly cut the pipe
so that it is not deformed.
b) Removing Burrs and Chips
If the flared section has chips or burrs,
refrigerant leakage may occur. Carefully
remove all b urrs and clean the cut surface
before installation.
c) Insertion of Flare Nut
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
– 6 –
d) Flare Processing
Make certain that a clamp bar and copper
pipe have been cleaned.
By means of the clamp bar, perform the flare
processing correctly.
Use either a flare tool for R410A or conventional flare tool.
Flare processing dimensions differ according
to the type of flare tool. When using a
conventional flare tool, be sure to secure
“dimension A” by using a gauge for size
adjustment.
Table 2-2-3 Dimensions related to flare processing for R410A
ØD
A
Fig. 2-2-1 Flare processing dimensions
Nominal
diameter
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
Nominal
diameter
1/4
3/8
Outer
diameter
(mm)
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
Thickness
(mm)
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
Flare tool for R410A
clutch type
0 to 0.51.0 to 1.51.5 to 2.0
0 to 0.51.0 to 1.51.5 to 2.0
0 to 0.51.0 to 1.52.0 to 2.5
0 to 0.51.0 to 1.52.0 to 2.5
Table 2-2-4 Dimensions related to flare processing for R22
A (mm)
A (mm)
Outer
diameter
(mm)
6.35
9.52
Thickness
(mm)
0.8
0.8
Flare tool for R410A
clutch type
0 to 0.50.5 to 1.01.0 to 1.5
0 to 0.50.5 to 1.01.0 to 1.5
Conventional flare tool
Clutch typeWing nut type
Conventional flare tool
Clutch typeWing nut type
1/2
5/8
Nominal
diameter
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
12.70
15.88
0.8
1.0
0 to 0.50.5 to 1.01.5 to 2.0
0 to 0.50.5 to 1.01.5 to 2.0
Table 2-2-5 Flare and flare nut dimensions for R410A
Outer
diameter
(mm)
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
Thickness
(mm)
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
ABCD
9.19.26.513
13.213.59.720
16.616.012.923
19.719.016.025
Dimension (mm)
– 7 –
Flare nut
width
(mm)
17
22
26
29
Table 2-2-6 Flare and flare nut dimensions for R22
Nominal
diameter
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
Outer
diameter
(mm)
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
19.05
Thickness
(mm)
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
45˚ to 46
Dimension (mm)
Flare nut
width
ABCD
9.09.26.513
13.013.59.720
16.216.012.920
19.719.016.023
23.324.019.234
˚
BA
D
C
(mm)
17
22
24
27
36
Fig. 2-2-2 Relations between flare nut and flare seal surface
(2) Flare Connecting Procedures and Precautions
a) Make sure that the flare and union portions
do not have any scar or dust, etc.
b) Correctly align the processed flare surface
with the union axis.
c) Tighten the flare with designated torque by
means of a torque wrench. The tightening
torque for R410A is the same as that for
conventional R22. Incidentally, when the
torque is weak, the gas leakage may occur.
Table 2-2-7 Tightening torque of flare for R410A [Reference values]
Nominal
diameter
Outer
diameter
(mm)
Tightening torque
N•m (kgf•cm)
43˚ to 45
˚
When it is strong, the flare nut may crack and
may be made non-removable. When choosing the tightening torque, comply with values
designated by manufacturers. Table 2-2-7
shows reference v alues.
NOTE :
When applying oil to the flare surface, be sure to use
oil designated by the manuf acturer. If any other oil is
used, the lubricating oils may deteriorate and cause
the compressor to burn out.
Tightening torque of torque
wrenches available on the market
N•m (kgf•cm)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
6.35
9.52
12.70
15.88
14 to 18 (140 to 180)
33 to 42 (330 to 420)
50 to 62 (500 to 620)
63 to 77 (630 to 770)
– 8 –
16 (160), 18 (180)
42 (420)
55 (550)
65 (650)
2-3. Tools
2-3-1. Required T ools
The service port diameter of packed valve of the outdoor unit in the air conditioner using R410A is changed to
prevent mixing of other refrigerant. To reinforce the pressure-resisting strength, flare processing dimensions
and opposite side dimension of flare nut (For Ø12.7 copper pipe) of the refrigerant piping are lengthened.
The used refrigerating oil is changed, and mixing of oil may cause a trouble such as generation of sludge,
clogging of capillary, etc. Accordingly, the tools to be used are classified into the follo wing three types.
(1) Tools exclusive for R410A (Those which cannot be used for conventional refrigerant (R22))
(2) Tools exclusiv e for R410A, but can be also used for con ventional refrigerant (R22)
(3) Tools commonly used for R410A and for conventional refrigerant (R22)
The table below shows the tools exclusive for R410A and their interchangeability.
Tools exclusive for R410A (The following tools for R410A are required.)
Tools whose specifications are changed for R410A and their interchangeability
Conventional air
conditioner installation
Whether new equipment
can be used with
conventional refrigerant
Also prepare the following equipments for other installation method and run check.
(1) Clamp meter
(2) Thermometer
(3) Insulation resistance tester
(4) Electroscope
– 9 –
2-4. Recharging of Refrigerant
When it is necessary to recharge refrigerant, charge the specified amount of new refrigerant according to the
following steps .
Recover the refrigerant, and check no refrigerant
remains in the equipment.
Connect the charge hose to packed valve service
port at the outdoor unit’s gas side.
Connect the charge hose to the vacuum pump
adapter.
Open fully both packed valves at liquid and gas
sides.
When the compound gauge’s pointer has indicated
–0.1 Mpa (–76 cmHg), place the handle Low in the
fully closed position, and turn off the vacuum pump’s
power switch.
Keep the status as it is for 1 to 2 minutes, and ensure
that the compound gauge’s pointer does not return.
Set the refrigerant cylinder to the electronic balance,
connect the connecting hose to the cylinder and the
connecting port of the electronic balance, and charge
liquid refrigerant.
Place the handle of the gauge manifold Low in the
fully opened position, and turn on the vacuum pump’s
power switch. Then, evacuating the refrigerant in the
cycle.
(For refrigerant charging, see the figure below.)
(1) Nev er charge refrigerant exceeding the specified amount.
(2) If the specified amount of refrigerant cannot be charged, charge refrigerant bit by bit in COOL mode.
(3) Do not carry out additional charging.
When additional charging is carried out if refrigerant leaks, the refrigerant composition changes in the
refrigeration cycle, that is characteristics of the air conditioner changes, refrigerant exceeding the
specified amount is charged, and working pressure in the refrigeration cycle becomes abnormally high
pressure, and may cause a rupture or personal injury.
(INDOOR unit)
(Liquid side)
(OUTDOOR unit)
Opened
Refrigerant cylinder
(With siphon pipe)
Check valve
Open/Close valve
for charging
Electronic balance for refrigerant charging
Fig. 2-4-1 Configuration of refrigerant charging
(Gas side)
Closed
Service port
– 10 –
(1) Be sure to make setting so that liquid can be charged.
(2) When using a cylinder equipped with a siphon, liquid can be charged without turning it upside down.
It is necessary for charging refrigerant under condition of liquid because R410A is mixed type of refrigerant.
Accordingly, when charging refrigerant from the refrigerant cylinder to the equipment, charge it turning the
cylinder upside down if cylinder is not equipped with siphon.
[ Cylinder with siphon ][ Cylinder without siphon ]
Gauge manifold
OUTDOOR unit
Refrigerant
cylinder
Gauge manifold
OUTDOOR unit
cylinder
Refrigerant
Electronic
balance
R410A refrigerant is HFC mixed refrigerant.
Therefore, if it is charged with gas , the composition of the charged refrigerant changes and the
characteristics of the equipment varies.
2-5. Brazing of Pipes
2-5-1. Materials for Brazing
(1) Silver brazing filler
Silver brazing filler is an alloy mainly composed
of silver and copper. It is used to join iron,
copper or copper alloy, and is relatively expensive though it excels in solderability.
Electronic
balance
Siphon
Fig. 2-4-2
(1) Phosphor bronze brazing filler tends to react
with sulfur and produce a fragile compound
water solution, which may cause a gas
leakage. Therefore, use any other type of
brazing filler at a hot spring resort, etc., and
coat the surface with a paint.
(2) When performing brazing again at time of
servicing, use the same type of brazing filler.
(2) Phosphor bronze brazing filler
Phosphor bronze brazing filler is generally used
to join copper or copper alloy.
(3) Low temperature brazing filler
Low temperature brazing filler is generally called
solder, and is an alloy of tin and lead. Since it is
weak in adhesive strength, do not use it for
refrigerant pipes.
2-5-2. Flux
(1) Reason why flux is necessary
• By removing the oxide film and any foreign
matter on the metal surface, it assists the flo w
of brazing filler.
• In the brazing process, it prevents the metal
surface from being oxidized.
• By reducing the brazing filler’s surface tension,
the brazing filler adheres better to the treated
metal.
– 11 –
(2) Characteristics required for flux
Nitrogen gas
cylinder
Pipe
Flow meter
M
Stop valve
From Nitrogen cylinder
Nitrogen
gas
Rubber plug
• Activated temperature of flux coincides with
the brazing temperature.
• Due to a wide effective temperature range, flux
is hard to carbonize.
• It is easy to remove slag after brazing.
• The corrosive action to the treated metal and
brazing filler is minimum.
• It excels in coating performance and is harmless to the human body.
As the flux works in a complicated manner as
described above, it is necessary to select an
adequate type of flux according to the type and
shape of treated metal, type of brazing filler and
brazing method, etc.
(3) Types of flux
• Noncorrosive flux
Generally, it is a compound of borax and boric
acid.
It is effective in case where the br azing temperature is higher than 800°C.
• Activated flux
Most of fluxes generally used for silver brazing
are this type.
It features an increased oxide film removing
capability due to the addition of compounds
such as potassium fluoride, potassium chloride
and sodium fluoride to the borax-boric acid
compound.
(4) Piping materials for brazing and used braz-
ing filler/flux
2-5-3. Brazing
As brazing work requires sophisticated techniques,
experiences based upon a theoretical knowledge, it
must be performed by a person qualified.
In order to prevent the oxide film from occurring in
the pipe interior during brazing, it is effective to
proceed with brazing while letting dry Nitrogen gas
(N2) flow.
Never use gas other than Nitrogen gas.
(1) Brazing method to prevent oxidation
1) Attach a reducing valve and a flow-meter to
the Nitrogen gas cylinder.
2) Use a copper pipe to direct the piping material, and attach a flow-meter to the cylinder.
3) Apply a seal onto the clearance between the
piping material and inserted copper pipe for
Nitrogen in order to prevent backflow of the
Nitrogen gas.
4) When the Nitrogen gas is flowing, be sure to
keep the piping end open.
5) Adjust the flow rate of Nitrogen gas so that it
is lower than 0.05 m3/Hr or 0.02 MPa
(0.2kgf/cm2) by means of the reducing valve.
6) After performing the steps above, keep the
Nitrogen gas flowing until the pipe cools
down to a certain extent (temperature at
which pipes are touchable with hands).
7) Remove the flux completely after brazing.
Copper - Copper
(1) Do not enter flux into the refrigeration cycle.
(2) When chlorine contained in the flux remains
(3) When adding water to the flux, use water
(4) Remove the flux after brazing.
Piping
material
Used brazingUsed
fillerflux
Phosphor copperDo not use
Copper - Iron
Iron - Iron
SilverPaste flux
SilverVapor flux
within the pipe, the lubricating oil deteriorates. Therefore, use a flux which does not
contain chlorine.
which does not contain chlorine (e.g. distilled
water or ion-exchange water).
Gas leak check position
Refrigerant flow (Cooling)
NOTE :
• The maximum pipe length of this air conditioner is 25 m. When the pipe length exceeds 15m, the additional
charging of refrigerant, 20g per 1m for the part of pipe exceeded 15m is required. (Max. 200g)
6-2. Operation Data
<Cooling>
Temperature
condition (°C)
IndoorOutdoor
27/1935/–
Model
name
RAS-
10JKCVP
13JKCVP
Standard
pressure
P (MPa)
0.9 to 1.1
0.8 to 1.0
Heat exchanger
pipe temp.
T1 (°C)T2 (°C)
12 to 1443 to 45
10 to 1247 to 48
Indoor fan
mode
High
High
Outdoor fan
mode
High
High
Compressor
revolution
(rps)
45
70
NOTES :
(1) Measure surface temperature of heat exchanger pipe around center of heat exchanger path U bent.
(Thermistor themometer)
(2) Connecting piping condition : 5 m
– 17 –
7. CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM
7-1. Indoor Unit
RAS-10JKCVP, RAS-13JKCVP
Heat Exchanger Sensor(Tc)
Room Temperature Sensor(Ta)
Infrared Rays Signal Receiver
and Indication
Initializing Circuit
Clock Frequency
Oscillator Circuit
Power Supply
Circuit
Converter
(D.C circuit)
Noise Filter
M.C.U
Functions
• 3-minute Delay at Restart for Compressor
• Fan Motor Starting Control
• Processing
(Temperature Processing)
• Timer
• Serial Signal Communication
Serial Signal Transmitter/Receiver
Indoor Unit Control Unit
Louver
Motor
Louver Motor
Drive Control
Indoor Fan
Motor Control
Indoor
Fan Motor
Air purifier
unit
Micro Switch
From Outdoor Unit
220-240V/50Hz
220V/60Hz
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Serial Signal Communication
(Operation Command and Information)
Remote Controller
Operation (START/STOP)
Operation Mode Selection
AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN only
Thermo. Setting
Fan Speed Selection
ON TIMER Setting
OFF TIMER Setting
Louver AUTO Swing
Louver Direction Setting
ECO
Hi-POWER
Infrared Rays, 36.7kHz
– 18 –
Air Purifier
SLEEP
For INDOOR UNIT
220–240 V/50Hz
220 V/60Hz
MICRO-COMPUTER BLOCK DIAGRAM
MCC813 (P.C.B)OUTDOOR UNIT
RAS-10JACVP, RAS-13JACVP
7-2. Outdoor Unit (In verter Assembly)
Indoor unit
send/receive
circuit
M.C.U
• PWM synthesis function
• Input current release control
Discharge
temp. sensor
Outdoor air
temp. sensor
– 19 –
Suction temp.
sensor
• IGBT over-current detect control
• Outdoor fan control
• High power factor correction control
• Inverter output frequency control
• A/D converter function
• P.M.V. control
• Discharge temp. control
• Signal communication to indoor unit
Clock
frequency
16MHz
Converter
(AC DC)
Noise
Filter
High Power
factor Correction
circuit
Input current
sensor
Driver circuit
of P.M.V.
Rotor position
detect circuit
Rotor position
detect circuit
Over current
detect circuit
Over current
detect circuit
Over current
Over current
sensor
sensor
Gate drive
circuit
Gate drive
circuit
Inverter
(DC
AC)
Inverter
(DC AC)
Outdoor
Fan motor
Compressor
P.M.V.
P.M.V : Pulse Modulating Valve
M.C.U : Micro Control Unit
8. OPERATION DESCRIPTION
8-1. Outline of Air Conditioner Control
This air conditioner is a capacity-variable type air
conditioner, which uses DC motor for the indoor fan
motor and the outdoor fan motor. And the capacityproportional control compressor which can change
the motor speed in the range from 13 to 88 rps is
mounted. The DC motor drive circuit is mounted to
the indoor unit. The compressor and the inverter to
control fan motor are mounted to the outdoor unit.
The entire air conditioner is mainly controlled by the
indoor unit controller.
The indoor unit controller drives the indoor fan motor
based upon command sent from the remote controller, and transfers the operation command to the
outdoor unit controller.
The outdoor unit controller receives operation
command from the indoor unit side, and controls the
outdoor fan and the pulse modulating valve. (P.M.V)
Besides, detecting revolution position of the compressor motor, the outdoor unit controller controls
speed of the compressor motor by controlling output
voltage of the inverter and switching timing of the
supply power (current transf er timing) so that motors
drive according to the operation command.
And then, the outdoor unit controller transfers
reversely the operating status information of the
outdoor unit to control the indoor unit controller.
As the compressor adopts four -pole
brushless DC motor, the frequency of the
supply power from inverter to compressor is
two-times cyc les of the actual number of
revolution.
(1) Role of indoor unit controller
The indoor unit controller judges the operation
commands from the remote controller and
assumes the following functions .
• Judgment of suction air temperature of the
indoor heat exchanger by using the indoor
temp. sensor. (TA sensor)
• Judgment of the indoor heat exchanger temperature by using heat exchanger sensor (TC
sensor) (Prevent-freezing control, etc.)
• Louver motor control
• Indoor fan motor operation control
• LED (Light Emitting Diode) display control
• Transferring of operation command signal
(Serial signal) to the outdoor unit
• Reception of information of operation status
(Serial signal including outside temp. data) to
the outdoor unit and judgment/display of error
• Air purifier operation control
(2) Role of outdoor unit controller
Receiving the operation command signal (Serial
signal) from the indoor unit controller, the outdoor
unit performs its role.
• Compressor operation control
• Operation control of outdoor
fan motor
• P.M.V. control
Operations followed to
judgment of serial signal
from indoor side.
• Detection of inverter input current and current
release operation
• Over-current detection and prevention operation
to IGBT module (Compressor stop function)
• Compressor and outdoor fan stop function
when serial signal is off (when the serial signal
does not reach the board assembly of outdoor
control by trouble of the signal system)
• Transferring of operation information (Serial
signal) from outdoor unit controller to indoor
unit controller
• Detection of outdoor temperature and operation
rev olution control
(3) Contents of operation command signal (Serial
signal) from indoor unit controller to outdoor unit
controller
The following three types of signals are sent from
the indoor unit controller.
• Operation mode set on the remote control
• Compressor revolution command signal defined
by indoor temperature and set temperature
(Correction along with variation of room temperature and correction of indoor heat exchanger temperature are added.)
• Temperature of indoor heat exchanger
• For these signals ([Operation mode] and
[Compressor rev olution] indoor heat exchanger
temperature), the outdoor unit controller
monitors the input current to the inverter , and
performs the follo wed operation within the
range that current does not exceed the allowable value.
(4) Contents of operation command signal (Serial
signal) from outdoor unit controller to indoor unit
controller
The following signals are sent from the outdoor
unit controller.
• The current operation mode
• The current compressor revolution
• Outdoor temperature
• Existence of protective circuit operation
For transferring of these signals, the indoor unit
controller monitors the contents of signals, and
judges existence of trouble occurrence.
Contents of judgment are described below.
• Whether distinction of the current operation
status meets to the operation command signal
• Whether protective circuit operates
When no signal is received from the outdoor
unit controller, it is assumed as a trouble.
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8-2. Operation Description
Item
1. Basic
operation
Operation flow and applicable data, etc.
1) Operation control
Receiving the user’s operation condition setup, the opera-
tion statuses of indoor/outdoor units are controlled.
Remote controller
Selection
of operation
conditions
ON/OFF
Signal
receiving
Indoor unit
control
Operation
command
Serial signal
send/receive
Control contents of remote controller
• ON/OFF (Air conditioner/Air purifier)
• Operation select
(AUTO/COOL/DRY/FAN ONLY)
• Temperature setup
• Air direction
• Swing
• Air volume select
(AUTO/LOW/LOW+/MED/MED+/HIGH)
• ECO
• ON timer setup
• OFF timer setup
• High power
Indoor unit
Indoor unit control
• Command signal generating
function of indoor unit operation
• Calculation function
(temperature calculation)
• Activation compensation
function of indoor fan
• Timer function
• Indoor heat exchanger
release control
Description
1) The operation conditions are
selected by the remote controller as
shown in the left.
2) A signal is sent by ON button of the
remote controller.
3) The signal is received by a sensor of
the indoor unit and processed by the
indoor controllers as shown in the
left.
4) The indoor controller controls the
indoor fan motor and louver motor.
5) The indoor controller sends the
operation command to the outdoor
controller, and sends/receives the
control status with a serial signal.
6) The outdoor controller controls the
operation as shown in the left, and
also controls the compressor,
outdoor fan motor, pulse modulating
valve.
• Indoor fan motor
• Louver motor
Outdoor unit
Serial signal
send/receive
Outdoor unit
control
Outdoor unit control
• Frequency control of inverter output
• Waveform composite function
• Calculation function
(Temperature calculation)
• AD conversion function
• Delay function of compressor reactivation
• Current release function
• GTr over-current preventive function
2) Cooling operation
The operations are performed in the following parts by
controls according to cooling conditions.
Operation ON
Indoor unit
control
Sending of
operation
command signal
Outdoor unit
control
Setup of remote controller
Indoor fan motor control
Louver control
Compressor revolution control
Outdoor fan motor control
Pulse modulating valve control
~
Inverter
1) Receiving the operation ON signal of
2) At the indoor unit side, the indoor fan
3) The outdoor unit controls the
• Compressor
• Outdoor fan motor
• Pulse modulating valve (PMV)
the remote controller, the cooling
operation signal starts being
transferred for m the indoor controller
to the outdoor unit.
is operated according to the contents of “2. Indoor fan motor control”
and the louver according to the
contents of “9. Louver control”,
respectively.
outdoor fan motor, compressor,
pulse modulating valve according to
the operation signal sent from the
indoor unit.
– 21 –
Item
Operation flow and applicable data, etc.
Description
1. Basic operation
3) AUTO operation
Selection of operation mode
As shown in the following figure, the operation starts by
selecting automatically the status of room temperature
(Ta) when starting AUTO operation.
Ta
Cooling operation
Ts + 1
Monitoring (Fan)
Ts
*1. When reselecting the operation mode, the fan speed is
controlled by the previous operation mode.
1) Detects the room temperature
(Ta) when the operation started.
2) Selects an operation mode from
Ta in the left figure.
3) Fan operation continues until an
operation mode is selected.
4) If the status of compressor-OFF
continues for 15 minutes the
room temperature after selecting
an operation mode, reselect an
operation mode.
4) DRY operation
DRY operation is perfor med according to the difference
between room temperature and the setup temperature as
shown below.
In DRY operation, fan speed is controlled in order to
prevent lowering of the room temperature and to avoid air
flow from blowing directly to persons.
[˚C]
Ta
L– (W5)
+
+
1.0
0.5
(W5+W3) / 2
SL (W3)
Tsc
Fan speed
1) Detects the room temperature
(Ta) when the DRY operation
started.
2) Starts operation under conditions
in the left figure according to the
temperature difference between
the room temperature and the
setup temperature (Tsc).
Setup temperature (Tsc) =
Set temperature on remote
controller (Ts) + (0.0 to 1.0)
3) When the room temperature is
lower 1°C or less than the setup
temperature, turn off the compressor.
– 22 –
Item
Operation flow and applicable data, etc.
Description
2. Indoor fan
motor control
<In cooling operation>
(This operation controls the fan speed at indoor unit side.)
The indoor fan (cross flow fan) is operated by the phase-
control induction motor. The fan rotates in 5 stages in
MANUAL mode, and in 5 stages in AUTO mode, respectively. (Table 1)
COOL ON
Fan speed setup
MANUAL
(Fig. 1)
AUTO
IndicationFan speed
L
L+
M
M+
H
W6
(L + M) / 2
W9
(M + H) / 2
WC
(Fig. 2)
Ta
[˚C]
+2.5
+2.0
+1.5
+1.0
+0.5
Tsc
a
b
c
d
e
Fan speed AUTO
M+(WB)
*3
*4
*5
L(W6)
*3 : Fan speed =
(M + –L) x 3/4 + L
*4 : Fan speed =
(M + –L) x 2/4 + L
*5 : Fan speed =
(M + –L) x 1/4 + L
(Linear approximation
from M+ and L)
* Symbols
UH: Ultra High
H: High
M+: Medium+
M: Medium
L+: Low+
L: Low
L-: Low–
UL: Ultra Low
SUL: Super Ultra Low
* The fan speed broadly varies due
to position of the louver, etc.
The described value indicates one
under condition of inclining
downward blowing.
1) When setting the fan speed to L,
L+, M, M+ or H on the remote
controller, the operation is
performed with the constant
speed shown in Fig. 1.
2) When setting the fan speed to
AUTO on the remote controller,
revolution of the fan motor is
controlled to the fan speed level
shown in Fig. 2 and Table 1
according to the setup temperature, room temperature, and heat
exchanger temperature.
The blowing air volume at the outdoor unit side is controlled.
Receiving the operation command from the controller of
indoor unit, the controller of outdoor unit controls fan speed.
* For the fan motor, a DC motor with non-stage variable
speed system is used. However, it is limited to 8 stages for
reasons of controlling.
Air conditioner ON
(Remote controller)
Indoor unit controller
1) Outdoor unit
operation command
(Outdoor fan control)
2) Fan speed 400
when the motor stopped.
NO
Fan motor ON
3) Fan lock
NO
YES
YES
OFF status of
fan motor continues.
Air conditioner
OFF
Alarm
display
1) The operation command sent
from the remote controller is
processed by the indoor unit
controller and transferred to the
controller of the outdoor unit.
2) When strong wind blows at
outdoor side, the operation of air
conditioner continues with the
fan motor stopped.
3) Whether the fan is locked or not
is detected, and the operation of
air conditioner stops and an
alarm is displayed if the fan is
locked.
4) According to each operation
mode, by the conditions of
outdoor temperature(To) and
compressor revolution, the speed
of the outdoor fan shown in the
table is selected.
4) Motor operates as shown in the table below.
In cooling operation
Compressor speed (rps)
To
During
ECO mode
When To is abnormal
38˚C
To
To < 38˚C
To < 15˚C
To
38˚C
To < 38˚C
To < 15˚C
~13.8~34.7
f 7f 4f 3
f 7f 5f 4
f 8f 8f 8
f 7f 5f 4
f 7f 7f 5
f 8f 8f 8
f 5f 5f 4
Outdoor fan speed (rpm)
Tap
f 1
f 2
f 3
f 4
f 5
f 6
f 7
f 8
RAS-10JACVP
—
—
750
750
700
650
390
390
RAS-13JACVP
35.4~ MAX
—
—
840
840
700
650
390
390
– 24 –
Item
Operation flow and applicable data, etc.
Description
4. Capacity
control
The cooling capacity depending on the load is adjusted.
According to difference between the setup value of tempera-
ture and the room temperature, the capacity is adjusted by
the compressor revolution.
Remote controllerIndoor unit
Set temp. (Ts)Room temp. (Ta)
Ts –Ta
Correction of Hz signal
Detection of electromotive force
of compressor motor winding
Detection of motor speed
and rotor position
Correction value of Hz
signal Operating Hz
Inverter output change
Commutation timing change
1) The difference between set
temperature on remote controller
(Ts) and room temperature (Ta)
is calculated.
2) According to the temperature
difference, the correction value of
Hz signal which determines the
compressor speed is set up.
3) The rotating position and speed
of the motor are detected by the
electromotive force occurred on
the motor winding with operation
of the compressor.
4) According to the difference
resulted from comparison of the
correction value of Hz signal with
the present operation Hz, the
inverter output and the commutation timing are varied.
5) Change the compressor motor
speed by outputting power to the
compressor.
* The contents of control opera-
tion are same in cooling
operation and heating operation
5. Current release
control
Change of compressor speed
This function prevents troubles on the electronic parts of the
compressor driving inverter.
This function also controls drive circuit of the compressor
speed so that electric power of the compressor drive circuit
does not exceed the specified value.
Outdoor unit inverter main
circuit control current
Operating current
Setup value
Low
Capacity control continues.
Outdoor temp.
45˚C
40˚C44˚C
16˚C39˚C
11˚C15.5˚C
10.5˚C
High
Outdoor temp. To
Setup of current release point
Reduce compressor speed
Current decrease
Cooling current release value
5.62A
9.00A
1) The input current of the outdoor
unit is detected in the inverter
section of the outdoor unit.
2) According to the detected
outdoor temperature, the
specified value of the current is
selected.
3) Whether the current value
exceeds the specified value or
not is judged.
4) If the current value exceeds the
specified value, this function
reduces the compressor speed
and controls speed up to the
closest one commanded from the
indoor unit within the range
which does not exceed the
specified value.
– 25 –
Item
Operation flow and applicable data, etc.
Description
6. Release
protective
control by
temperature
of indoor heat
exchanger
7. Louver control
1) Louver
position
<In cooling/dry operation>
(Prevent-freezing control for indoor heat exchanger)
In cooling/dry operation, the sensor of indoor heat exchanger detects
evaporation temperature and controls the compressor speed so that
temperature of the heat exchanger does not exceed the specified
value.
Usual cooling capacity control
R
When the value is
in Q zone, the
Q
compressor speed
is kept.
P
Indoor heat exchanger temperature
7˚C
6˚C
5˚C
Reduction of compressor speed
This function controls the air direction of the indoor unit.
• The position is automatically controlled according to the operation
mode (COOL).
• The set louver position is stored in memory by the microcomputer,
and the louver returns to the stored position when the next operation is performed. (Cooling memory position)
The angle of the louver is indicated as the horizontal angle is 0°.
When the louver closes fully, it directs approx. 49° upward.
1) When temperature of the
indoor heat exchanger
drops below 5°C, the
compressor speed is
reduced. (P zone)
2) When temperature of the
indoor heat exchanger
rises in the range from
6°C to under 7°C, the
compressor speed is
kept. (Q zone)
3) When temperature of the
indoor heat exchanger
rises to 7°C or higher, the
capacity control operation returns to the usual
control in cooling
operation. (R zone)
• The louver position can be
arbitrarily set up by
pushing [FIX] button.
3) Swing
• Swing operation is performed in width 35° with the stop position as
the center.
• If the stop position exceeds either upper or lower limit position,
swing operation is perfor med in width 35° from the limit which the
stop position exceeded.
– 26 –
• Swing
When pushing [SWING]
button during operation,
the louver starts swinging.
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