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5. IPM power module protection
9 flashes of outdoor ALARM light.
Possible causes: 1. Short-circuit or overcurrent
1.Four-way control supply (15VDC) is less than 13.5V.
2.Module is hot with a temperature higher than 145° C.
Replace rectifier
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
no
Are CN1 and CN2 in 
mainboard in poor contact?
Check and reconnect
Is 10-pin connector between IPM 
and mainboard short-circuit or in 
poor contact?
Replace cable
Is output voltage of rectifier 
acceptable (310VDC at 220V. Less 
than 250V when running at high 
frequency.)
Check point: CN2 in mainboard. 
Is four-way supply voltage less than 
13.5V (normal value: 13.5-16.5VDC)
Replace PCB
Is compressor in good condition?
no
Is compressor winding resistance 
acceptable? Is it blocked?
Is power module too hot?
Is silica gel well distributed on radiation fins?
Is current up to 
protection limit of 
power module?
1.Is voltage of supply circuit too low?
2.Is heat exchanger or indoor fan motor broken?
3.Is ambient temperature too high? Is system 
overloaded?
1.Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2.Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P 
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?
Check mainboard and make 
necessary replacement
Replace power module
 
 
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