Troubleshooting
COOLMATIC MDC Series
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Troubleshooting
Error code LED
The error code LED indicates various faults with a different number of
flashes. One flash lasts a 1/4 of a second. The error codes are repeated
every 4 seconds.
Compressor does not run
Number of
flashes
Error type
Possible cause
1
Battery protection shut
down
The battery voltage is outside of the set range
2
Fan overvoltage shut
down
The fan is consuming more than 0.5 A on average
or 1 A peak values from the electronic unit
3
Motor start error
The rotor is stuck or the differential pressure in the
cooling system is too high (> 5 bar)
4
RPM too low
If the cooling system is overloaded, the minimum
speed of the motor of 1900 RPM cannot be
maintained
5
Thermal shut down of
the electronic unit
If the cooling system is overloaded or the ambient
temperature is too high, the electronic unit
becomes too hot
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
U
T
= 0 V
The connection between the battery
and the electronics is interrupted
Establish a connection
Main switch defective (if installed)
Replace the main switch
Additional supply line fuse has blown
(if installed)
Replace the fuse
U
T
≤
U
ON
Battery voltage is too low
Charge the battery
Start attempt with
U
T
≤
U
OFF
Loose cables
Poor contact (corrosion)
Establish a connection
Battery capacity too low
Replace the battery
Cable cross section too low
Replace the cable
(fig.
7
, page 5)
Start attempt with
U
T
≤
U
ON
Ambient temperature too high
–
Insufficient ventilation
Move the cooling device
Condenser is dirty
Clean the condenser
Fan defective (if installed)
Replace the fan
U
T
Voltage between the positive and negative electronic terminals
U
ON
Switch-on voltage of the electronics
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