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00018 Low Refrigerant Pressure
• ACTIVATION: Suction Pressure has been less than -6.3 psig (-0.43 bar) for the Low Suction Pressure
Configuration time or 10 seconds (whichever is less).
• UNIT CONTROL: Engine Operation: Engine and unit shutdown and alarm.
Electric Operation: Alarm only or (if configured for shutdown) refrigeration system
shutdown and alarm with PSCON still energized.
• RESET CONDITION: Auto Reset when suction pressure rises above 0.0 (bar or psig). Alarm may be
manually reset via keypad or by turning the unit OFF, then ON again.
NOTE
Follow the steps below until a problem is found. Once a repair or correction has been made, the
active alarm should clear itself (refer to reset condition above). Operate the unit through the appro-
priate modes to see if any active alarm occurs. Continue with the steps below as necessary.
Corrective Actions:
1. Visually Inspect Unit - Visually inspect unit for damage to liquid line causing restriction or signs of tem-
perature drop at the filter drier. All tubing from the receiver to the evaporator section must be in good con-
dition. Verify that there is no temperature drop at the drier or anywhere on the liquid line.
2. Perform Pretrip Check - Clear Active Alarm list, then run Pretrip and check for alarms. Any active
alarms must be corrected and cleared before proceeding.
3. Check for Low Refrigerant Charge - Check refrigerant level in the receiver. Refer to Section 8.6.2.
Generally, level should be between upper and lower sight glasses with a refrigerated compartment tem-
perature of 35°F (1.0°C) or lower.
4. Manually Defrost Unit - Defrost unit and terminate automatically. Typical defrost cycle time is 5-20 min-
utes. Suction pressure should rise gradually during cycle.
5. Check Evaporator Section - Check evaporator section, return air bulkhead, air chute, and evaporator
coil for cleanliness and airflow. Refer to Section 9.4.10
6. Check System Pressures - Install manifold gauge set and check and compare compressor discharge
and suction pressures with those shown on the microprocessor. Suction pressure must be above 0.0
(psig or bar) Suction and Discharge Pressures must have the same reading on gauges and on micropro-
cessor display.
7. Check Transducer Wiring. Refer to Section 8.8.11
a.
Inspect transducer connector pins & terminals: CSP-1 to 1-3MSM-32, CSP-2 to 1-3MSM-9, and
CSP-3 to 1-3MSM-21. Verify that there is no physical damage to sensor and the pins in plug are not
damaged or corroded.
b.
Check for 5 VDC from 1-3MSM-9 to CSP-2 and for ground from CSP-1 to 1-3MSM-32
.
8. Check Compressor Suction Modulation Valve (CSMV) - Refer to Section 8.8.7.
9. Check Expansion Valve (EVXV) - Refer to Section 8.8.8.
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