VC50SDD Installation &
Technician’s Manual
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Section 3. How to check that the compressor is working
The Secop compressor and compressor controllers are a well-established design and are very
robust.
Note: Terminology in this procedure refers to the diagram on the following page and also
section 25. VC50SDD Electrical Schematic
Before testing the compressor confirm that the PV array is working
– see Section 2.
To test the compressor and compressor controller it can be directly connected to the PV as
follows, be sure to have confirmed that the PV array is working first:
1.
Switch the PV isolator off (indicated by a “0”).
2. Remove the 5 screws that secure the rear ventilation grill and remove it taking care not to
strain the connecting wires. .
3. Make a note of the connections to connector J2 so that they can be reconnected correctly
after completing the test.
4. Disconnect connector J2. Remove the 2 PV cables. Switch the PV isolator on (indicated by
a “1”). Check the open circuit voltage and short circuit current of the PV array.
5. Temporarily connect the PV cables to the compressor cables and capacitor cables. The
circuit board has labels by the connector.
PV+ cable should be connected to +Comp cable and +Cap cable. These 3 cables
should be the same colour.
PV- cable should be connected to Comp - cable and Cap- cable. These 3 cables
should be the same colour.
6. Disconnect connector J4, make a short circuit between the 2 wires leading to the
compressor.
7. Switch the PV isolator on. Check that the compressor and condenser fan are running. After
running for a few minutes the condenser should start to get warm.
8. If the compressor runs and after ten minutes the condenser gets warm it can be assumed
the compressor, compressor controller and refrigeration circuit are working.
9. Switch off the PV at the isolating switch. Now replace the connections to their original
condition:
Remove the short on the J4 connector and reconnect it to the circuit board.
Reconnect the PV, capacitor, and fridge cables to the J2 connector and reconnect
to the circuit board.
10. If the PV array is working and the compressor is working go to the next section to test the
Dulas SDD controller.