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DEFROST BOARD DIAGNOSTIC LEDS
The state (Off, On, Flashing) of two LEDs on the defrost board (DS1 [Red] and DS2 [Green]) indicate diagnostics conditions
that are described in table 4.
Table 4. Defrost Control Board Diagnostic LEDs
DS2
Green
DS1
Red
Condition/Code
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
OFF
OFF
Power problem
No power (24V) to board terminals R and
C or board failure.
1
Check control transformer power (24V).
2
If power is available to board and LED(s) do not
light, replace board.
Simultaneous
SLOW Flash
Normal operation
Unit operating normally or in standby
mode.
None required.
Alternating SLOW
Flash
5−minute anti−short cycle delay Initial power up, safety trip, end of room
thermostat demand.
None required (Jumper TEST pins to override)
Simultaneous
FAST Flash
Ambient Sensor Problem
Sensor being detected open or shorted or out of temperature range. Board will revert to time/temper-
ature defrost operation. (System will still heat or cool).
Alternating
FAST Flash
Coil Sensor Problem
Sensor being detected open or shorted or out of temperature range. Board will not perform demand
or time/temperature defrost operation. (System will still heat or cool).
ON
ON
Circuit Board Failure
Indicates that board has internal component failure. Cycle 24VAC power to board. If code does not
clear, replace board.
Table 5. Defrost Control Board Diagnostic Fault and Lockout Codes
DS2
Green
DS1
Red
Condition/Code
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
(Each fault adds 1 strike to that code’s counter; 5 strikes per code = LOCKOUT)
OFF
SLOW
Flash
Low Pressure Fault
1
Restricted air flow over indoor or
outdoor coil.
2
Improper refrigerant charge in system.
3
Improper metering device installed or
incorrect operation of metering device.
4
Incorrect or improper sensor location
or connection to system.
1
Remove any blockages or restrictions from coils and/or
fans. Check indoor and outdoor fan motor for proper
current draws.
2
Check system charge using approach and subcooling
temperatures.
3
Check system operating pressures and compare to unit
charging charts.
4
Make sure all pressure switches and sensors have
secure connections to system to prevent refrigerant
leaks or errors in pressure and temperature
measurements.
OFF
ON
Low Pressure
LOCKOUT
SLOW
Flash
OFF
High Pressure Fault
ON
OFF
High Pressure
LOCKOUT
SLOW
Flash
ON
Discharge Line Temperature
Fault
This code detects shorted sensor or high discharge temperatures. If the discharge line temperature
exceeds a temperature of 285ºF (140ºC) during compressor operation, the board will de−energize
the compressor contactor output (and the defrost output if active). The compressor will remain off
until the discharge temperature has dropped below 225ºF (107ºC).
FAST
Flash
ON
Discharge Line Temperature
LOCKOUT
OFF
Fast
Flash
Discharge Sensor Fault
The board detects open sensor or out of temperature sensor range. This fault is detected by allowing
the unit to run for 90 seconds before checking sensor resistance. If the sensor resistance is not within
range after 90 seconds, the board will count one fault. After 5 faults, the board will lockout.
Fast
Flash
OFF
Discharge Sensor
LOCKOUT
