GMV5 DC INVERTER VRF UNITS SERVICE MANUAL 
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13. Analyzing of faults in the variable-frequency fan drive's control system 
(1) Communication failure between the fan's drive board and control board (outdoor fault C3) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) Faults in the IPM temperature sensor of the fan's drive board (ODU fault H7), current detection circuit 
(ODU fault HC) and out-of-step protection (ODU fault H9) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Check if the fault is solved 
after turning on the system 
for three times 
 
The fan's drive board is 
faulty and needs to be 
replaced. 
 
 
Check if the control board and fan's 
drive board are power on. 
 
Check if the fan's drive board and 
compressor's drive board are well connected 
to each other using the communication cable. 
 
Check if the dial switch of 
the fan's drive board is 
correct. 
 
The fan's drive board is 
faulty and needs to be 
replaced. 
 
Replace the control board if its LED is off; 
replace the drive board if its LED is off. 
If not, reconnect them. If the cable is not 
conducting, replace the cable. 
Switch the dial switch of the drive board to 00 in 
a signal-fan system. For a double-fan system, 
switch one to 00 and the other one to 01.