SPLIT-TYPE, HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONERS 2004 SPLIT-TYPE, AIR CONDITIONERS No.OC293 REVISED EDITION-B TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL Series PLA Ceiling Cassettes R407C/R410A Indoor unit • PLA-RP1.6AA, PLA-RP2AA [Model names] [Service Ref.] and PLA-RP2.5AA are added in REVISED EDITION-B. PLA-RP1.6AA • This manual does not cover outdoor PLA-RP1.6AA units.
TECHNICAL CHANGES REVISED EDITION-A PLA-RP3,4,5,6AA PLA-RP3,4,5,6AA 1. The units that can be connected have been changed as follows. OC293 (PLA-RP•AA) OC293 REVISED EDITION-A (PLA-RP•AA, AA OC294 OC294 OC285 OC298 R410A R410A R407C PUHZ-RP3VHA PUH-P3VGAA PU-P3VGAA PUHZ-RP3VHA PUHZ-RP4VHA PUH-P3YGAA PU-P3YGAA PUHZ-RP5VHA PUHZ-RP4VHA PUH-P4YGAA PU-P4YGAA...
SAFETY PRECAUTION CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilizing refrigerant R407C Do not use the existing refrigerant piping. Use liquid refrigerant to charge the system. The old refrigerant and lubricant in the existing piping If gas refrigerant is used to seal the system, the composition contains a large amount of chlorine which may cause the of the refrigerant in the cylinder will change and performance lubricant deterioration of the new unit.
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[3] Service tools Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R407C refrigerant. Tool name Specifications Gauge manifold ·Only for R407C. ·Use the existing fitting SPECIFICATIONS. (UNF7/16) ·Use high-tension side pressure of 3.43MPa·G or over. Charge hose ·Only for R407C. ·Use pressure performance of 5.10MPa·G or over.
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CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R410A Use new refrigerant pipes. Do not use refrigerant other than R410A. In case of using the existing pipes for R22, be careful with If other refrigerant (R22 etc.) is used, chlorine in refrige- the followings.
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Unit Gravimeter [3] Service tools Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R410A refrigerant. Specifications Gauge manifold ·Only for R410A ·Use the existing fitting specifications . (UNF1/2) ·Use high-tension side pressure of 5.3MPa·G or over. Charge hose ·Only for R410A ·Use pressure performance of 5.09MPa·G or over.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Indoor Unit Filter Removes dust and pollutants from intake air Horizontal Air Outlet Sets airflow of horizontal automatically during cooling or dehumidifying. Grille Auto Air Swing Vane Disperses airflow up and down and adjusts the angle of airflow direction.
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Display In this display example on the bot- CENTRALLY CLOCK display tom left, a condition where all dis- CONTROLLED display play lamps light is shown for expla- The current time , start time and stop time can be displayed in ten second nation purposes although this differs This indicates when the unit is con- intervals by pressing the time switch...
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Wireless remote controller display CHECK TEST RUN CHECK&TEST RUN display indicates that the unit is being checked or test-run. display MODEL SELECT Blinks when model is selected. display Lights up while transmission to the indoor unit is mode using switches. display SET TEMP.
SPECIFICATIONS 5-1. SPECIFICATIONS Heat Pump type(1) Service Ref. PLA-RP1.6AA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 12,300 14,000 Capacity 3,600(1,600~4,500) 4,100(1,600~5,200) Total input 1.07 1.12 PLA-RP1.6AA Service Ref. Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Input 0.16 0.16 Running current 0.79 0.79 Starting current...
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Service Ref. PLA-RP2.5AA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 20,500 23,900 Capacity 6,000 (2,700~6,700) 7,000 (2,800~8,200) Total input 1.65 1.85 Service Ref. PLA-RP2.5AA Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Input 0.16 0.16 Running current 0.79 0.79 Starting current External finish (Panel) Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger...
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PLA-RP4AA Service Ref. Item PLA-RP4AA Cooling Heating Function Btu/h 34,100 38,200 Capacity 10,000 (5,000~11,400) 11,200 (5,600~14,000) PUHZ-RP4VHA 10,000 (4,900~11,400) 11,200 (4,500~14,000) PUHZ-RP4VHA 3.03 3.39 Total input PLA-RP4AA Service Ref. PLA-RP4AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.25 0.25 Running current...
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PLA-RP6AA Service Ref. Item PLA-RP6AA Cooling Heating Function Btu/h 47,800 54,600 14,000 (6,200~15,300) Capacity 16,000 (6,200~18,000) PUHZ-RP6VHA 14,000 (5,500~15,300) PUHZ-RP6VHA 16,000 (5,000~18,000) Total input 4.99 4.91 PLA-RP6AA Service Ref. PLA-RP6AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.33 0.33 Running current...
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Heat pump type (2) Service Ref. PLA-RP1.6AA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 15,400 16,900 Capacity 4,500 4,950 Total input 1.72 1.70 Service Ref. PLA-RP1.6AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.16 0.16 Running current 0.79 0.79 Starting current External finish (Panel) Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97...
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Service Ref. PLA-RP2.5AA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 22,900 24,900 Capacity 6,700 7,300 Total input 2.57 2.40 Service Ref. PLA-RP2.5AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.16 0.16 Running current 0.79 0.79 Starting current External finish (Panel) Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil...
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PLA-RP4AA Service Ref. Item PLA-RP4AA Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 32,800 35,800 Capacity 9,600 10,500 Total input 3.68 3.91 PLA-RP4AA Service Ref. PLA-RP4AA Power supply (phase, cycle,voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.25 0.25 Running current 1.25 1.25 Starting current External finish (Panel) Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil...
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PLA-RP6AA Service Ref. Item PLA-RP6AA Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 48,500 58,000 Capacity 14,200 17,000 Total input 5.90 6.35 PLA-RP6AA Service Ref. PLA-RP6AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.33 0.33 Running current 1.64 1.64 Starting current External finish (Panel) Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger...
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Cooling only type (3) Service Ref. PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA Item Function Cooling Btu/h 15,400 19,100 Capacity 4,500 5,600 Total input 1.72 2.53 PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA Service Ref. Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.16 0.16 Running current 0.79 0.79 Starting current External finish (Panel)
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Service Ref. PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA Item PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA Function Cooling Btu/h 26,300 32,800 Capacity 7,700 9,600 Total input 3.42 3.68 PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA Service Ref. PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA Power supply (phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.16 0.25 Running current 0.79 1.25 Starting current External finish (Panel)
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5-2. Electrical parts specifications Model PLA-RP3AA Symbol PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA PLA-RP3AA Parts name Room temperature Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" thermistor Pipe temperature Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" thermistor/ Liquid) Condenser / Evaporator Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" temperature thermistor Fuse 250V 4.0A...
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Model PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA Symbol PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA Parts name Room temperature Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" thermistor Pipe temperature Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" thermistor/ Liquid) Condenser / Evaporator Resistance 0:/15k", 10:/9.6k", 20:/6.3k", 25:/5.2k", 30:/4.3k", 40:/3.0k" temperature thermistor Fuse 250V 4.0A...
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6-2. PERFORMANCE CURVE PLA-RP•AA PLA-RP•AA / PUHZ-RP•VHA PUHZ-RP•VHA Cooling performance curve(50Hz) Heating performance curve(50Hz) Correcting the capacity line influenced by frosting Not correcting the capacity line influenced by frosting INDOOR In some cases, heating operation INDOOR W.B.(°C) cannot be conducted with the maximum D.B.(°C) frequency in the area below the slanting line.
WIRING DIAGRAM PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA [LEGEND] SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME INDOOR POWER BOARD VANE MOTOR WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER BOARD FUSE (4A) DRAIN PUMP RECEIVING UNIT VARISTOR DRAIN SENSOR BUZZER INDOOR CONTROLLER BOARD DEW PREVENTION HEATER LED1 LED (RUN INDICATOR)
TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. TROUBLESHOOTING <Error code display by self-diagnosis and actions to be taken for service (summary)> Present and past error codes are logged and displayed on the wired remote controller and control board of outdoor unit. Actions to be taken for service, which depends on whether or not the inferior phenomenon is reoccurring at service, are sum- marised in the table below.
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Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the details of display such as F, U, and other E. 10-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS ACTION TABLE Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Judgment and action Case 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor.
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Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Judgment and action Case Freezing/overheating protection is (Cooling or drying mode) (Cooling or drying mode) working 1 Clogged filter (reduced airflow) 1 Check clogs of the filter. 1 Freezing protection (Cooling mode) 2 Short cycle of air path 2 Remove shields.
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Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Judgment and action Case Abnormality of pipe temperature ther- 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor. mistor / Condenser-Evaporator (TH5) characteristics For characteristics, refer to (P1) above. 2 Check contact failure of connector (CN29) 1 The unit is in three-minute resume pro- 2 Contact failure of connector on the indoor controller board.
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10-3. TROUBLESHOOTING BY INFERIOR PHENOMENA Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the detail of remote controller. Phenomena Factor Countermeasure (1)LED2 on indoor controller board • When LED1 on indoor controller board is also off. 1 Power supply of 220~240V is not supplied to outdoor 1 Check the voltage of outdoor power is off.
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10-4. EMERGENCY OPERATION 10-4-1. When wireless remote controller troubles or its battery is exhausted 1. Emergency operation is available in such a case using emergency operation switch equipped next to the receiver of indoor unit. 2. To start operation • Cooling Operation·······Press (Cooling) switch.
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10-5. HOW TO CHECK THE PARTS PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP6AA Parts name Check points Room temperature Disconnect the connector then measure the resistance using a tester. thermistor (TH1) (Surrounding temperature 10:~30:) Pipe temperature Normal Abnormal thermistor/liquid(TH2)
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<Thermistor Characteristic graph> Room temperature thermistor(TH1) Thermistor for < Thermistor for lower temperature > Pipe temperature thermistor/liquid(TH2) lower temperature Condenser/evaporator temperature thermistor(TH5) Thermistor R =15k' ± 3% Fixed number of B=3480K ± 2% Rt=15exp { 3480( 273+t 15k' 9.6k' 6.3k' 5.4k' 4.3k' 3.0k'...
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10-6. TEST POINT DIAGRAM 10-6-1. Indoor Power board PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA CN2S PLA-RP2.5AA Connect to the indoor controller – PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP3AA board (CN2D) PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP4AA (12~16V DC) PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP6AA CN02 Connect to the indoor controller board (CN03) Between 1 and 2 0~24V DC –...
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10-6-2. Indoor Controller board PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP6AA CN22 CN90 CN2D Connect to the terminal block(TB5) CN32 Connect to the wireless Connect to the indoor (Remote controller connecting wire) CN6V Connector remote controller board power board (CN2S) (10~16V DC) Vane motor output...
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10-7. FUNCTIONS OF JUMPER WIRE Each function is controlled by the jumper wire on control p.c. board. For service parts, J11- J15 and J21-J24, DIP switches (SW1 and SW2) are equipped with jumper wire. (Marks in the table below) Jumper wire ( : Short : Open) DIP switch...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA Be careful on removing heavy parts. PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Removing the air intake grille Figure 1 (1) Slide the knob of air intake grille toward the arrow 1 to open the air intake grille.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 5. Removing the fan motor Photo 4 (1) Remove the fan guard.(See photo 1) Fan motor (2) Remove the bell mouth.(See photo 2) (3) Remove the electrical box.(See photo 3) (4) Remove the turbo fan nut. (5) Pull out the turbo fan.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 9. Removing the drain pump and drain sensor Photo 8 (1) Remove the panel. (See photo 6) (2) Remove the fan guard. (See photo 1) (3) Remove the bell mouth. (See photo 2) (4) Remove the electrical box. (See photo 3) (5) Cut the drain hose band with scissors and pull out the drain hose from the drain pump.
PARTS LIST PANEL PARTS PLP-6AA GEAR GEAR (VANE) VANE BUSH VANE MOTOR RECEIVER CHECK TEST RUN MODEL SELECT ˚C AMPM AMPM NOT AVAILABLE CENTRALLY CONTROLLED 1Hr. ON/OFF TEMP ON OFF ˚C CLOCK CHECK FILTER CHECK MODE ˚C TEST RUN STAND BY ERROR CODE NOT AVAILABLE FUNCTION...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA MOTOR CAP SPL WASHER CONDENSER EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR PIPE TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Parts No. Parts Name Specification Diagram mended (Drawing No.) 1.6AA Symbol Q'ty Unit Amount 2.5AA —...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA MOTOR CAP SPL WASHER CONDENSER EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR PIPE TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR FLARE NUT Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Parts No. Specification Parts Name Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Symbol Q'ty Unit Amount —...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA MOTOR CAP SPL WASHER CONDENSER EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR PIPE TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR FLARE NUT Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Specification Parts No. Parts Name Diagram mended (Drawing No.) 5AA,5AA Symbol Q'ty Unit Amount 6AA,6AA...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP1.6AA PLA-RP2AA PLA-RP2.5AA DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG CAPACITOR TERMINAL BLOCK FUSE TERMINAL BLOCK ROOM TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Parts No. Specification Parts Name Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Unit Amount 1.6,2AA Symbol Q'ty 2.5AA...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA PLA-RP3AA PLA-RP4AA DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG CAPACITOR TERMINAL BLOCK FUSE TERMINAL BLOCK ROOM TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Parts No. Specification Parts Name Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Unit Amount Symbol Q'ty R01 E02 529...
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FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURE PARTS PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA PLA-RP5AA PLA-RP6AA DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG CAPACITOR TERMINAL BLOCK FUSE TERMINAL BLOCK ROOM TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR Q'ty / set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks PLA-RP Parts No. Parts Name Specification Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Unit Amount Symbol Q'ty R01 E01 529...
OPTIONAL PARTS 13-1. PROGRAM TIMER Part No. PAC-YT32PTA 13-1-1. Names and functions <PAC-YT32PTA> MODE A MODE B M O NIT O R SET BACK SET/MONITOR MODE A/B/OFF SET BACK DAILY TIMER MODE A/B WEEKLY SETTING ON/OFF/SET BACK CLOCK TODAY PAC-YT32PTA DAILY SETTING A SET/MONITOR DISPLAY: 1 SET/MONITOR Button...
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13-2. MULTI FUNCTION CASEMENT Part No. PAC-SG03TM-E PLA-RP1.6,2,2.5,3,4,5,6AA Applied Service Ref. PLA-RP3,4,5,6AA 13-3. HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER ELEMENT (13-2. MULTI FUNCTION CASEMENT is needed.) Part No. PAC-SG01KF PLA-RP1.6,2,2.5,3,4,5,6AA Applied Service Ref. PLA-RP3,4,5,6AA 13-4. GRILLE + WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER Part No. PLP-6AALM PLA-RP1.6,2,2.5,3,4,5,6AA Applied Service Ref.
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HEAD OFFICE : MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG., 2-2-3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA-KU , TOKYO 100-8310 , JAPAN cCopyright 2003 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Distributed in Sep. 2004 No. OC293 REVISED EDITION-B PDF 9 Distributed in Dec. 2003 No. OC293 REVISED EDITION-A PDF 9 New publication, effective Sep.
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