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Troubleshooting, Systems communication failure, Model plug – Bryant 187B User Manual

Page 9: Pressure switch protection, Control fault, Brown out protection, 230v line (power disconnect) detection, Compressor voltage sensing, Contactor shorted detection, Compressor thermal cutout

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the compressor fails to operate with a cooling call, Table 4 can be
used to verify if there is any damage to the compressor windings

causing system malfunction.

Table 4 – Winding Resistance

Winding

Winding resistance at 70_F +/--- 20_F

(21.11_C +/--- 11.11_C)

187B024

187B036 /

180B036

187B048

187B060

Start (S---C)

2.74

1.98

1.55

0.6

Run (R---C)

0.8

0.75

0.48

0.49

Systems Communication Failure

If communication with the Evolution Control is lost with the user
interface, the control will flash the appropriate fault code. (See

Table 6) Check the wiring to the User Interface, indoor and

outdoor units.

Model Plug

Each control board contains a model plug. The correct model plug

must be installed for or the system to operate properly (see Table
5).

Table 5 – Model Plug

Model

Number

Model Plug

Number

Pin Resistance

(k - Ohms)

Pin 1 - 4

Pin 2 - 3

187B024

Hk70EZ040

18K

75K

187B036

Hk70EZ042

18K

120K

180B036

Hk70EZ011

5.1K

150K

187B048

Hk70EZ044

18K

180K

187B060

Hk70EZ046

18K

270K

The model plug is used to identify the type and size of unit to the
control.
On new units, the model and serial numbers are input into the

board’s memory at the factory. If a model plug is lost or missing at
initial installation, the unit will operate according to the

information input at the factory and the appropriate error code will
flash temporarily.
An RCD replacement board contains no model and serial
information. If the factory control board fails, the model plug must

be transferred from the original board to the replacement board for

the unit to operate.
NOTE:

The model plug takes priority over factory model

information input at the factory. If the model plug is removed after
initial power up, the unit will operate according to the last valid
model plug installed, and flash the appropriate fault code
temporarily.

Pressure Switch Protection

The outdoor unit is equipped with high and low pressure switches.

If the control senses the opening of a high or low pressure switch,
it will respond as follows:

1. De--energize the appropriate compressor contactor,
2. Keep the outdoor fan operating for 15 minutes,
3. Display the appropriate fault code (see Table 6).
4. After a 15 minute delay, if there is still a call for cooling and

the LPS or HPS is reset, the appropriate compressor contac-

tor is energized.

5. If LPS or HPS has not closed after a 15 minute delay, the

outdoor fan is turned off. If the open switch closes anytime
after the 15 minute delay, then resume operation with a call
for cooling.

6. If LPS or HPS trips 3 consecutive cycles, the unit operation

is locked out for 4 hours.

7. In the event of a high pressure switch trip or high pressure

lockout, check the refrigerant charge outdoor fan operation
and outdoor coil for airflow restrictions.

8. In the event of a low pressure switch trip or low pressure

lockout, check the refrigerant charge and indoor airflow.

Control Fault

If the outdoor unit control board has failed, the control will flash
the appropriate fault code. (See Table 6) The control board should

be replaced.

Brown Out Protection

If the line voltage is less than 187v for at least 4 seconds, the
appropriate compressor contactor and fan relay are de--energized.

Compressor and fan operation are not allowed until voltage is a
minimum of 190v. The control will flash the appropriate fault code

(see Table 6)

230 V Brown Out Protection Defeated:

The brownout feature can be defeated if needed for severe noisy
power conditions. This defeat should always be a last resort to

solving the problem. Defeat is available on the User Interface
setup screen (available with SYSTXBBUID01--C UI) or can be

initiated through the forced defrost pins for non--communicating

systems as follows:
The brownout toggle is accomplished by shorting the defrost pins

from power up with the OAT and OCT sensor connector removed.
After 3 seconds, the status of the force defrost short and the

OAT/OCT as open will be checked. If correct, then the brownout

will be toggled.

S

Status code 6 shows the brownout is disabled.

S

Status code 5 shows the brownout is active.

After the brownout defeat is set, power down and reinstall the

OAT/OCT sensor and remove the short from the forced defrost
pins. As long as the short on the forced defrost remains, the OAT

and OCT faults will not be cleared. The code will continue to be

flashed.
The control is shipped with the brownout active. The change in

status is remembered until toggled to a new status. A power
down/power up sequence will not reset the status. It may be

necessary to do the toggle twice to cycle to the desired state of the

defeat.

230V Line (Power Disconnect) Detection

If there is no 230v at the compressor contactor(s) when the indoor

unit is powered and cooling demand exists, the appropriate error
code is displayed (see Table 6). Verify that the disconnect is closed

and 230v wiring is connected to the unit.

Compressor Voltage Sensing

The control board input terminals labeled VS and L2 (see Fig. 6)
are used to detect compressor voltage status, and alert the user of

potential problems. The control continuously monitors the high
voltage on the run capacitor of the compressor motor. Voltage

should be present any time the compressor contactor is energized,
and voltage should not be present when the contactor is

de--energized.

Contactor Shorted Detection

If there is compressor voltage sensed when there is no demand for
compressor operation, the contactor may be stuck closed or there is

a wiring error. The control will flash the appropriate fault code.

Compressor Thermal Cutout

If the control senses the compressor voltage after start--up, and is

then absent for 10 consecutive seconds while cooling demand

exists, the thermal protector is open. The control de--energizes the
compressor contactor for 15 minutes, but continues to operate the

outdoor fan.
The control Status LED will flash the appropriate code shown in

Table 6. After 15 minutes, with a call for low or high stage cooling,

the compressor contactor is energized. If the thermal protector has
not reset, the outdoor fan is turned off. If the call for cooling

continues, the control will energize the compressor contactor every
15 minutes. If the thermal protector closes, (at the next 15 minute

interval check), the unit will resume operation. If the thermal

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