Troubleshooting Guide
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IPM fault of inverter com-
pressor
Error
No.
Error Type
Error Point
Main Reasons
Defective inverter com-
pressor, Inverter element
(IPM) defect
1. Over current detection at the inverter com-
pressor (U,V.W)
2. IPM overheating.
3. Insulation damage of the compressor /
compressor motor damage
4. Low input voltage at the outdoor
5. Inverter compressor terminal disconnected
or loose.
6. Inverter PCB / IPM PCB defect
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Error diagnosis and countermeasure flow chart
Are the resistance between
each phase and insulation resistance
of Inverter compressor normal ?
[refer electric component part]
No
Replace inverter compressor
Is inverter PCB of inverter
compressor normal?
[refer electric component part]
Yes
No
Is IPM normal?
[refer electric component part]
Yes
No
Is capacitor normal?
[refer electric component part]
Yes
Replace IPM
Replace inverter compressor PCB
Replace capacitor
No
Is IPM SUB PCB
normal? *
Replace IPM SUB PCB
No
Is compressor lead cable
connection normal?
[refer electric component part]
Check / repair the connection
No
Does cooling fan
of heat sink rotate
normally?
Replace radiation cooling fan
No
Check main power and
installation condition
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Is magnetic switch
Normal?
Replace Magnetic switch
No
Yes
* Check the soldering state
of IPM SUB PCB
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