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F2- PFC protection error
Explanation of
error
Cause:
PFC board is a component of the inverter air conditioner for
power factor correction and voltage boosting. When the PFC board
cannot perform power calibration as normal because of overcurrent and
overvoltage, it will indicate “PFC protection error” and its function
may also be integrated with the module panel or main control panel.
Inspection path:
Supply voltage→AC and DC power path→PFC
board data wire→PFC board→Main control panel
Tools required
for inspection
Multimeter, PFC board in normal condition
Frequent
problematic part
Supply voltage, reactor, PFC board, module panel, main external
control panel
Inspection
procedure and
key points
1.
Check if the supply voltage is unstable and highly volatile or the
voltage is too low (below AC 135V)
2.
The reactor is one of core parts of PFC. Check if the reactor itself is
destroyed and the reactor connecting wire is in poor connection, which
makes PFC functions not performed. Do not remove the reactor and
replace with short circuit by no means.
3.
If “PFC protection error” will be indicated immediately after starting
up, it is almost certain that it’s substantial error, having nothing to do
with supply voltage, it is suggested to observe if there is any
component destroyed by strike arc near the module panel
4.
Test if the 15V and 5V (3.3V) power supply on the PFC board is
stable and exclude the PFC board error caused by power supply of the
main external control panel.
5.
Replace with the PFC board in normal condition for test. If the test is
normal after changing the PFC board, then the original PFC board is
destroyed.
6.
The possibility that there is something wrong with 15V or 5V power
of the module panel that causes the control power supply problem of
the PFC board is not excluded.
7.
Some module panels integrate PFC function and compressor drive
function in one, so just replace with an integrated module panel.
8.
For single-panel single-chip main control panels, if PFC protection
error appears, and there is no problem in supply voltage, reactor
connection or reactor, just replace the controller of the external unit.
