Mitsubishi Electric PLA-P1.6KA Operating manual

TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
1. TECHNICAL CHANGES······························2
2. COMBINATION OF INDOORAND OUTDOOR UNITS··2
3. SAFETY PRECAUTION·······························3
4. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ···············5
5. SPECIFICATIONS······································10
6. DATA ··························································20
7. OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS·················43
8. WIRING DIAGRAM ·······································44
9. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ··············45
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ·······························47
11. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ··················49
12. PARTS LIST···············································52
13. OPTIONAL PARTS ····································56
Indoor unit
[Model names] [Service Ref.]
PLA-P1.6KA PLA-P1.6KA.UK
PLA-P1.6KA1.UK
PLA-P2KA PLA-P2KA.UK
PLA-P2KA1.UK
PLA-P2.5KA PLA-P2.5KA.UK
PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
No. OC240
INDOOR UNIT
Ceiling Cassettes
Series PLA
ON/OFF
CENTRALLY CONTROLLED
ERROR CODE
CLOCK
ON OFF
˚C
CHECK
CHECK MODE
FILTER
TEST RUN
FUNCTION
˚C
1Hr.
NOT AVAILABLE
STAND BY
DEFROST
TEMP.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
R407C
REVISED EDITION-B
FILTER
CHECK MODE
TEST RUN
PLA-P1.6,2,2.5KA.UK PLA-P1.6,2,2.5KA1.UK
SPLIT-TYPE AIR CONDITIONERS
Revision:
• “12. PARTS LIST” has been
modified.
• Program timer <PAC-YT32PTA>
has been added in
“13. OPTIONAL PARTS”.
• Please void OC240 REVISED
EDITION-A.
Note:
• Refer to the OCT03 REVISED
EDITION-E as for control
relation. This manual does
not cover outdoor units. When
servicing them, please refer to
the service manual No.OC180
REVISED EDITION-A OC261
and this manual in a set.
Model name
indication
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1TECHNICAL CHANGES
2COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR UNITS
Heat pump type
Outdoor unit
PUH-P Cooling only type PU-P
PLA-P1.6KA.UK
PLA-P2KA.UK
PLA-P2.5KA.UK
Heat pump without
electric heater or
Cooling only
VGA1
—
—
VGA
—
—
VGA
—
—
VGA1
—
—
YGA1
—
—
YGA
—
—
VGA
—
—
VGA
—
—
YGA
—
—
1.6 2 2.5 1.6 2 2.5
Indoor unit
Heat pump type Outdoor unit
PUH-P•GAA.UK Cooling only type
PU-P•GAA.UK
PLA-P1.6KA.UK
PLA-P1.6KA1.UK
PLA-P2KA.UK
PLA-P2KA1.UK
PLA-P2.5KA.UK
PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
Heat pump without
electric heater
or
Cooling only
1.6V
—
—
—
—
1.6Y
—
—
—
—
2V
—
—
—
—
2Y
—
—
—
—
2.5V
—
—
—
—
2.5Y
—
—
—
—
1.6V
—
—
—
—
1.6Y
—
—
—
—
2V
—
—
—
—
2Y
—
—
—
—
2.5V
—
—
—
—
2.5Y
—
—
—
—
Indoor unit
PLA-P1.6KA.UK ➔PLA-P1.6KA1.UK PLA-P2KA.UK ➔PLA-P2KA1.UK
PLA-P2.5KA.UK ➔PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
●REMOTE CONTROLLER has changed.(PAR-S27A-E ➔ PAR-20MAA-E)
●Outdoor units which are connected to PLA-P·KA.UK and PLA-P·KA1.UK have been added.
Revision:
1. “ 12. PARTS LIST ” has been modified on page 55.
Spare CONTROLLER BOARD for PLA-P1.6KA.UK, PLA-P1.6KA1.UK, PLA-P2KA.UK,
PLA-P2KA1.UK, PLA-P3KA.UK and PLA-P3KA1.UK are unified.
Service Ref.
Page Old
parts code
Revise point New
part code
55
FUNCTIONAL PARTS
No.13 CONTROLLER
BOARD
S70 E20 310*
PLA-P1.6KA.UK
PLA-P1.6KA1.UK
PLA-P2KA.UK
PLA-P2KA1.UK
PLA-P2.5KA.UK
PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
S70 E16 310
S70 E17 310
S70 E18 310
2. The description “The part name of symbol “I.B” is “SPCB” ” is added on both pages of wiring diagram and part list.
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SAFETY PRECAUTION
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Cautions for using with the outdoor unit which adopts R407C refrigerant.
· Do not use the existing refrigerant piping.
-The old refrigerant and refrigerant oil in the existing piping contains a large amount of chlorine which may cause the refriger-
ant oil of the new unit to deteriorate.
· Do not use copper pipes which are broken, deformed or discolour .
In addition, be sure that the inner surfaces of the pipes are clean, free of hazardous sulphur and oxides, or have no dust /
dirt, shaving particles, oils, moisture or any other contamination.
-If there is a large amount of residual oil (hydraulic oil, etc.) inside the piping and joints, deterioration of the refrigerant oil will
result.
· Store the piping to be used during installation indoors and keep both ends of the piping sealed until just before
brazing. (Store elbows and other joints in a plastic bag.)
-If dust, dirt, or water enters the refrigerant cycle, deterioration of the oil and compressor trouble may result.
· Use ester oil, ether oil or alkyl benzene (small amount) as the refrigerant oil to coat flares and flange connections.
-The refrigerant oil will degrade if it is mixed with a large amount of mineral oil.
Use liquid refrigerant to fill the system.
-If gas refrigerant is used to fill the system, the composition of the refrigerant in the cylinder will change and performance
may drop.
· Do not use a refrigerant other than R407C.
-If another refrigerant (R22, etc.) is used, the chlorine in the refrigerant may cause the refrigerant oil to deteriorate.
· Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check valve.
-The vacuum pump oil may flow back into the refrigerant cycle and cause the refrigerant oil to deteriorate.
· Do not use the following tools that are used with conventional refrigerant.
(Gauge manifold , charge hose, gas leak detector, reverse flow check valve, refrigerant charge base, vacuum gauge,
refrigerant recovery equipment)
-If the conventional refrigerant and refrigerant oil are mixed in the R407C, the refrigerant may deteriorated.
-If water is mixed in the R407C, the refrigerant oil may deteriorate.
-Since R407C does not contain any chlorine, gas leak detectors for conventional refrigerant will not react to it.
· Do not use a charging cylinder.
-Using a charging cylinder may cause the refrigerant to deteriorate.
· Be especially careful when managing the tools.
-if dust, dirt, or water gets in the refrigerant cycle, the refrigerant may deteriorate.
· Do not use the drier which is sold in the field.
-The drier for R407C refrigerant is per-attached to outdoor unit refrigerant circuit.
-Some drier in the field are not in conformity with R407C refrigerant .
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[3] Refrigerant recharging
(1) Refrigerant recharging process
1Direct charging from the cylinder.
·R407C cylinder are available on the market has a syphon pipe.
·Leave the syphon pipe cylinder standing and recharge it.
(By liquid refrigerant)
(2) Recharge in refrigerant leakage case
·After recovering the all refrigerant in the unit, proceed to working.
·Do not release the refrigerant in the air.
·After completing the repair service, recharge the cycle with the specified amount of
liquid refrigerant.
Gravimeter
Unit
[1] Service tools
Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R407C refrigerant.
No. Tool name Specifications
1Gauge manifold ·Only for R407C.
·Use the existing fitting SPECIFICATIONS. (UNF7/16)
·Use high-tension side pressure of 3.43MPa·G or over.
2Charge hose ·Only for R407C.
·Use pressure performance of 5.10MPa·G or over.
3Electronic scale
4Gas leak detector ·Use the detector for R407C.
5Adapter for reverse flow check. ·Attach on vacuum pump.
6Refrigerant charge base.
7Refrigerant cylinder. ·For R407C ·Top of cylinder (Brown)
·Cylinder with syphon
8Refrigerant recovery equipment.
[2] Notice on repair service
·After recovering the all refrigerant in the unit, proceed to working.
·Do not release refrigerant in the air.
·After completing the repair service, recharge the cycle with the specified amount of
liquid refrigerant.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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● Indoor Unit
PLA-P1.6KA.UK, PLA-P2KA.UK, PLA-P2.5KA.UK
PLA-P1.6KA1.UK, PLA-P2KA1.UK, PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
Auto Air Swing Vane
Disperses airflow up and
down and adjusts the angle
of airflow direction.
Grille
Filters
Remove dust and pollutants
from inhaled air
Horizontal Air Outlet
Sets airflow horizontal automatically
during cooling or dehumidifying.
Air Intake
Inhales air from room.
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TIMER button
● Remote controller
● Operation buttons [ PAR-S27A-E ]
● Once the controls are set, the same operation mode can
be repeated by simply pressing the ON/OFF button.
This switches between
continuous operation and
the timer operation.
This sets the fan speed.
AIR SPEED button
Press this button to
switch the cooler elec-
tronic dry (dehumidify)
automatic and heater
modes.
OPERATION SWITCH
button
This sets the room tempera-
ture The temperature setting
can be performed in 1°C
units
Setting range
Cooler 19°C to 30°C
Heater 17°C to 28°C
TEMP. ADJUSTMENT
button
This sets of switches the
current time. start time and
stop time.
TIME SETTING button
(This button does not
operate in this model)
This switches the hori-
zontal fan motion ON
and OFF.
LOUVER button
This switches between the
operation and stop modes
each time it is pressed. The
lamp on this button lights dur-
ing operation.
ON/OFF button
This adjusts the vertical angle
of the ventilation.
AIR DIRECTION button
Only press this button to per-
form an inspection check or
test operation Do not use it
for normal operation.
CHECK-TEST RUN button
This resets the filter cleaning
indication display.
FILTER button
This sets the ventilation fan
speed.
VENTILATION button
This adjust the current time, start
time and stop time.
TIMER ADJUSTMENT button
PLA-P1.6KA.UK, PLA-P2KA.UK, PLA-P2.5KA.UK
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Caution
●Only the Power display lights when the unit is stopped and power supplied to the unit.
●When power is turned ON for the first time the (CENTRAL CTRL) display appears to go off momentarily but this is not a
malfunction.
●“NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed when the Air speed button are pressed.This indicates that this room unit is not equipped
with the fan direction adjustment function and the louver function.
●When power is turned ON for the first time, it is normal that “H0” is displayed on the room temperature indication (For max.
2minutes). Please wait until this “H0” indication disappear then start the operation.
CENTRALLY
CONTROLLED display
This indicates when the unit is con-
trolled by optional features such as
central control type remote controller.
TIMER display
This indicates when the continuous
operation and time operation modes
are set.
It also display the time for the timer
operation at the same time as when
it is set.
OPERATION MODE display
This indicates the operation mode.
STANDBY display
This indicates when the standby
mode is set from the time the sleep
operation starts until the heating air
is discharged.
DEFROST display
This indicates when the defrost oper-
ation is performed.
CHECK display
This indicates when a malfunction
has occurred in the unit which should
be checked.
CLOCK display
The current time , start time and stop
time can be displayed in ten second
intervals by pressing the time switch
button. The start time or stop time is
always displayed during the timer
operation.
●Display
In this display example on the bot-
tom left, a condition where all dis-
play lamps light is shown for expla-
nation purposes although this differs
from actual operation.
Operation lamp
This lamp lights during operation,
goes off when the unit stops and
flashes when a malfunction occurs.
POWER display
This lamp lights when electricity is
supplied to the unit.
SET TEMPERATURE display
This displays the selected setting
temperature.
FAN SPEED display
The selected fan speed is displayed.
ROOM TEMPERATURE display
The temperature of the suction air is
displayed during operation. The dis-
play range is 8° to 39°C. The display
flashes 8°C when the actual temper-
ature is less than 8° and flashes
39°C when the actual temperature is
greater than 39°C.
display
This display lights in the check mode
or when a test operation is per-
formed.
CHECK MODE
TEST RUN
FILTER display
This lamp lights when the filter need
to be cleaned.
AIR DIRECTION display
This displays the air direction.
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Press this button to switch the cooler,
electronic dry (dehumidify), automatic
and heater modes.
OPERATION SWITCH button
This sets the room temperature. The
temperature setting can be performed
in 1:units
Setting range
Cooler 19:to 30:
Heater 17:to 28:
TEMP. ADJUSTMENT button
This switches between continuous
operation and the timer operation.
TIMER button
This switches between the operation
and stop modes each time it is pressed.
The lamp on this button lights during
operation.
ON/OFF button
Only press this button to perform an
inspection check or test operation.
Do not use it for normal operation.
CHECK-TEST RUN button
This switch the horizontal fan motion
ON and OFF.
(Not available for this model.)
LOUVER button
This adjusts the vertical angle of the
ventilation.
AIR DIRECTION button
This resets the filter service indication
display
FILTER button
This sets the current time, start time
and stop time.
TIME SETTING button
This sets the ventilation fan speed.
AIR SPEED button
This sets the ventilation fan speed.
VENTILATION button
PAR-20MAA
ON/OFF
CENTRALLY CONTROLLED
ERROR CODE
CLOCK
ON OFF
˚C
CHECK
CHECK MODE
FILTER
TEST RUN
FUNCTION
˚C
1Hr.
NOT AVAILABLE
STAND BY
DEFROST
FILTER
CHECK TEST
TEMP.
TIMER SET
● Operation buttons [PAR-20MAA-E ]
PLA-P1.6KA1.UK, PLA-P2KA1.UK, PLA-P2.5KA1.UK
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●Display
CENTRALLY
CONTROLLED display
This indicates when the unit is con-
trolled by optional features such as
central control type remote controller.
TIMER display
This indicates when the continuous
operation and time operation modes
are set.
It also display the time for the timer
operation at the same time as when
it is set.
OPERATION MODE display
This indicates the operation mode.
STANDBY display
The [STANDBY] symbol is only dis-
played from the time the heating
operation starts unit the heated air
begins to blow.
DEFROST display
This indicates when the defrost oper-
ation is performed.
CHECK display
This indicates when a malfunction
has occurred in the unit which should
be checked.
CLOCK display
The current time , start time and stop
time can be displayed in ten second
intervals by pressing the time switch
button. The start time or stop time is
always displayed during the timer
operation.
In this display example on the bot-
tom left, a condition where all dis-
play lamps light is shown for expla-
nation purposes although this differs
from actual operation.
Operation lamp
This lamp lights during operation,
goes off when the unit stops and
flashes when a malfunction occurs.
POWER display
This lamp lights when electricity is
supplied to the unit.
SET TEMPERATURE display
This displays the selected setting
temperature.
AIR DIRECTION display
This displays the air direction.
ROOM TEMPERATURE display
The temperature of the suction air
is displayed during operation. The
display range is 8°C to 39°C. The
display flashes 8°C when the actual
temperature is less than 8°C and
flashes 39°C when the actual tem-
perature is greater than 39°C.
display
This display lights in the check mode
or when a test operation is per-
formed.
CHECK MODE
TEST RUN
This lamp lights when the filter need
to be cleaned.
AIR SPEED display
The selected fan speed is displayed.
FILTER display
PAR-20MAA
ON/OFF
CENTRALLY CONTROLLED
ERROR CODE
CLOCK
ON OFF
˚C
CHECK
CHECK MODE
FILTER
TEST RUN
FUNCTION
˚C
1Hr.
NOT AVAILABLE
STAND BY
DEFROST
FILTER
CHECK TEST
TEMP.
TIMER SET
Caution
●Only the Power display lights when the unit is stopped and power supplied to the unit.
●“NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed when the Air speed button are pressed.This indicates that this room unit is not equipped
with the fan direction adjustment function and the louver function.
●When power is turned ON for the first time, it is normal that “H0” is displayed on the room temperature indication (For max.
2minutes). Please wait until this “H0” indication disappear then start the operation.
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5 SPECIFICATIONS
Service Ref.
Item
Btu/h
W
kW
kW
A
A
kW
K/min(CFM)
Pa(mmAq)
dB
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
kg(lbs)
A
A
kW
W
kW
K
/min(CFM )
dB
dB
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
kg(lbs)
kg(lbs)
L
mm(in.)
mm(in.)
Function
Capacity
Total input
Service Ref.
Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage)
Input
Running current
Starting current
External finish
Heat exchanger
Fan Fan(drive) x No.
Fan motor output
Airflow
(Low-Medium2-Medium1-High)
External static pressure
Operation control & Thermostat
Noise level (Low-Medium2-Medium1-High)
Unit drain pipe I.D.
Dimensions
Weight
Service Ref.
Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage)
Running current
Starting current
External finish
Refrigerant control
Compressor
Model
Motor output
Starter type
Protection devices
Crankcase heater
Heat exchanger
Fan Fan(drive) x No.
Fan motor output
Airflow
Defrost method
Noise level
Dimensions
Weight
Refrigerant
Charge
Oil (Model)
Pipe size O.D.
Connection method
Between the indoor &
outdoor unit
INDOOR UNITOUTDOOR UNIT
REFRIGERANT PIPING
PLA-P1.6KA.UK
Cooling
15,000
4,400
1.86
0.15
0.64
0.70
7.66 / 2.67
Heating
17,100
5,000
1.93
0.10
0.45
0.50
8.19 / 2.86
W
D
H
Cooling
Heating
W
D
H
Liquid
Gas
Indoor side
Outdoor side
Height difference
Piping length
PLA-P1.6KA.UK
Single Phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V
Galvanized sheets with gray heat insulation
Plate fin coil
Turbo fan (direct) x 1
0.030
13-14-15-16(459-494-530-565)
0(direct blow)
Remote controller & built-in
32-34-35.5-37
32(1-1/4)
PUH-P1.6VGA / PUH-P1.6YGA
Single Phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V / 3 phases, 50Hz, 380-400-415V(4wires)
36 / 20
Munsell 5Y 8/1
Linear Expansion Valve
Hermetic
RE277VHSM / RE277YFKM
1.3
Line start
Inner thermostat, HP switch, Discharge thermo./ Thermal relay, Discharge thermo, HP switch, Anti-phase protector.
30
Plate fin coil
Propeller (direct) x 1
0.070
45(1,590)
Reverse cycle
46
48
900(35-7/16)
330+20(13+3/4)
650 (25-5/8)
55(121)
R407C
2.6(5.7)
0.57 (Ester)MEL56
9.52 (3/8)
15.88 (5/8)
Flared
Flared
Max. 40m
Max. 40m
Notes1.Rating Conditions (ISO T1)
Cooling :Indoor : D.B. 27˚C(80˚F) W.B. 19˚C (66˚F) Outdoor : D.B. 35˚C(95˚F) W.B. 24˚C (75˚F)
Heating :Indoor : D.B. 20˚C(68˚F) Outdoor : D.B. 7˚C(45˚F) W.B. 6˚C (43˚F)
Refrigerant piping length (one way) : 5m (16ft)
3. Above data based on indicated voltage
Indoor Unit Single phase 240V 50Hz
Outdoor Unit Single phase 240V 50Hz / 3 phases 415V 50Hz
2. Guaranteed operating range
UNIT : 660(26) PANEL : 760(30)
UNIT : 660(26) PANEL : 760(30)
UNIT : 253(10) PANEL : 30(1-3/16)
UNIT : 19(42) PANEL : 3.7(8)
Upper limit
Lower limit
Upper limit
Lower limit
Indoor Outdoor
Cooling
Heating
D.B. 35˚C W.B. 22.5˚C
D.B. 19˚C W.B. 15˚C
D.B. 28˚C
D.B. 17˚C
D.B. 46˚C
D.B. -5˚C
D.B. 24˚C W.B. 18˚C
D.B. -11˚C W.B. -12˚C
1. Heat pump type
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