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Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-18TV User Manual

Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-18TV
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SERVICE MANUAL
SPLIT-TYPE,HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONER
CONTENTS
1. TECHNICAL CHANGES ····································2
2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS······················2
3. INDOOR/OUTDOOR
CORRESPONDENCE TABLE ···························3
4. INDOOR UNITS COMBINATION ·······················3
5. SPECIFICATION·················································4
6. NOISE CRITERIA CURVES······························ 5
7. OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS ························ 6
8. WIRING DIAGRAM ············································7
9. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM················8
10. PERFORMANCE CURVES································9
11. MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL·····················14
12. TROUBLESHOOTING······································19
13. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS·····················29
14. PARTS LIST······················································32
15. OPTIONAL PARTS···········································34
Inverter-controlled multi system
Model
MXZ-18TV -
E1
No. OB280
This manual describes technical data of outdoor unit.
For the indoor unit refer to the service manuals No. OB229, OB227 REVISED EDITION-B, OB252 REVISED EDI-
TION-A, and OC165 of corresponding models.
Model indication
OB280-1.qxp 01.4.4 2:40 PM Page 1
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Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-18TV Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMitsubishi Electric
ModelMXZ-18TV
CategoryAir Conditioner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 TECHNICAL CHANGES

MXZ-18TV-E1 Model Updates

Details changes from MXZ-18RV-E1 to MXZ-18TV-E1.

2 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Outdoor Unit Component Identification

Identifies parts and functions of the outdoor unit.

3 INDOOR/OUTDOOR CORRESPONDENCE

Compatible Unit Combinations

Lists compatible indoor unit combinations with the outdoor unit.

4 INDOOR UNITS COMBINATION

MXZ-18TV-E1 Capacity Data

Details cooling and heating capacities for various indoor unit combinations.

5 SPECIFICATION

Outdoor Unit Model Specifications

Lists specifications for the MXZ-18TV outdoor unit.

System and Performance Specifications

Details system specifications, capacities, and electrical data.

Component Specifications

Provides specifications for compressor, fan motor, and other components.

Special Remarks and Test Conditions

Includes weight, sound level, refrigerant, oil, and test condition notes.

6 NOISE CRITERIA CURVES

MXZ-18TV-E1 Noise Level Graphs

Presents noise levels across different frequencies for cooling and heating.

7 OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS

Outdoor Unit Physical Dimensions

Provides detailed dimensions for the outdoor unit.

Installation Space Requirements

Specifies minimum clearances for proper ventilation and operation.

8 WIRING DIAGRAM

Outdoor Unit Electrical Connections

Illustrates the electrical connections and component layout for the outdoor unit.

Wiring Diagram Symbols Explained

Explains the various symbols used in the wiring diagram.

9 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM

MXZ-18TV-E1 Refrigerant Circuit

Depicts the refrigerant circuit, components, and flow paths for cooling and heating.

Refrigerant Piping Length Limits

Details maximum allowable piping lengths and height differences.

Refrigerant Pipe Diameter Specifications

Specifies pipe diameters for different indoor unit classes and connections.

10 PERFORMANCE CURVES

Guaranteed Voltage and Air Flow Settings

Defines voltage range and air flow settings for performance evaluation.

Key Performance Measurement Parameters

Defines the temperature and input parameters used in performance analysis.

Temperature Difference Measurement Procedure

Provides a procedure for measuring specific indoor air temperature differences.

Capacity and Input Performance Graphs

Graphs showing cooling and heating capacity/input vs. temperatures.

10-2. Capacity Correction by Inverter Frequency

07-Class Unit Frequency Performance

Performance curves for a single 07-class unit with varying frequency.

09-Class Unit Frequency Performance

Performance curves for a single 09-class unit with varying frequency.

12-Class Unit Frequency Performance

Performance curves for a single 12-class unit with varying frequency.

10-3. Outdoor Low Pressure and Unit Current

07-Class Cooling/Heating Operation Data

Graphs showing low pressure and current for 07-class unit in cooling and heating.

Fixed-Frequency Operation Mode

Instructions for operating the unit at a fixed frequency.

09-Class Unit Operation Data

Fixed-Frequency Operation Mode

Instructions for operating the unit at a fixed frequency.

12-Class Unit Operation Data

Fixed-Frequency Operation Mode

Instructions for operating the unit at a fixed frequency.

11 MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL

Inverter Multi System Control Overview

Overview of the control system for the multi-system inverter.

Outdoor Unit Control System Details

Details the functions of the outdoor unit's control microprocessor and its components.

11-1. LEV Control

LEV Opening Based on Unit Status

Describes LEV opening based on indoor unit operating status.

Standard LEV Opening Calculation

Explains how standard LEV opening is determined based on frequency and capacity.

LEV Control Adjustments and Corrections

LEV Correction Factors

Details corrections for suction super heat and discharge temperature.

Correcting LEV by Suction Super Heat

Procedure for correcting LEV opening based on suction super heat.

Correcting LEV by Separate Super Heat

Correction method for LEV when multiple indoor units operate.

LEV Correction by Discharge Temperature

Operational Frequency Range Table

Lists operational frequency ranges for different capacity codes and modes.

Heat Defrosting Control Logic

Details conditions and procedures for heat defrosting.

11-5. Discharge Temperature Protection

Compressor Protection by Discharge Temp.

Conditions for compressor start/stop and frequency adjustment based on discharge temperature.

11-6. Refrigerant Recovery on Heating

Refrigerant Recovery Control Status

Conditions and control details for refrigerant recovery during heating.

11-7. Outdoor Fan Control Logic

Fan Speed Regulation

Explains fan speed control logic based on unit operation and frequency.

11-8. Sensor-Actuator Relationships

Main Sensor to Actuator Mapping

Maps sensors to their corresponding actuators for system control.

12 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Safety and Preparation

Important safety and preparation steps before and during troubleshooting.

Outdoor Unit Troubleshooting Flowchart

Guide to troubleshooting the outdoor unit based on indicator status.

Outdoor Unit Fault Diagnosis

No Operation Error Codes

Table for diagnosing non-operation issues based on LED indicators.

Intermittent Operation Error Codes

Table for diagnosing intermittent operation issues.

Reduced Performance Fault Diagnosis

Reduced Operation Error Codes

Table for diagnosing issues when the unit operates with reduced performance.

12-4. Troubleshooting Main Parts Criteria

Thermistor Resistance Measurement

Resistance checks for critical thermistors.

Compressor & Fan Motor Resistance

Resistance checks for compressor windings and fan motor.

Coil & Valve Resistance Measurement

Resistance checks for the reversing valve coil and linear expansion valve.

Power Supply and Serial Communication Checks

Outdoor Unit Power Supply Verification

Troubleshooting steps to verify the power supply to the outdoor unit.

Outdoor Unit Serial Communication Test

Troubleshooting steps for communication issues between units.

R.V. Coil Troubleshooting Procedures

Heating Mode R.V. Coil Issues

Troubleshooting procedure for R.V. coil during heating operation.

Cooling Mode R.V. Coil Issues

Troubleshooting procedure for R.V. coil during cooling operation.

LEV and Inverter/Compressor Verification

LEV Operation and Integrity Testing

Steps to check LEV operation and integrity.

Compressor Output Voltage Test

Procedure to check output voltage to the compressor.

Compressor Output Balance Test

Procedure to check output balance to the compressor.

Thermistor and Fan Motor Verification

Outdoor Unit Thermistor Resistance Test

Procedure to check thermistor resistance and identify faulty units.

Outdoor Fan Motor Winding Resistance Test

Procedure to check fan motor winding resistance and diagnose issues.

Other Operational Scenarios

Indoor Unit Mode Discrepancy Handling

Explains behavior and troubleshooting when indoor units operate in different modes simultaneously.

Test Point Diagram and Voltage Reference

Outdoor Electronic Control Board Layout

Diagram showing test points and voltages on the main control board.

Thermistor Resistance vs. Temperature Charts

Graphs showing resistance vs. temperature for key thermistors.

Noise Filter P.C. Board Details

Noise Filter Board Component Layout

Diagram of the noise filter P.C. board with component connections.

13 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Outdoor Unit Panel Removal

Steps for removing the top, back, and front panels.

Inverter Assembly and Board Removal

Procedure for removing the inverter assembly and its main circuit board.

Noise Filter Component Removal

Procedure for removing the noise filter component.

Outdoor Unit Component Disassembly Steps

4-Way Coil and Thermistor Removal

Steps for removing the 4-way coil and temperature thermistors.

Fan Motor Assembly Removal

Procedure for removing the outdoor fan motor.

Compressor Removal Procedure

Outdoor Unit Compressor Removal

Steps to remove the compressor unit from the outdoor unit.

14 PARTS LIST

Outdoor Unit Functional Parts List

Lists functional components of the outdoor unit with part numbers.

14-2. OUTDOOR UNIT STRUCTURAL PARTS

Outdoor Unit Structural Parts Identification

Lists structural components of the outdoor unit with part numbers.

15 OPTIONAL PARTS

Different-Diameter Pipe Kit Information

Details optional different-diameter piping kits for system expansion.

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