VRV Basic Operation Guide PDF

EGVUSE09-07C_a
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Engineering Data
Engineering Data
VRV Systems
Basic Operation Guide
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AMERICAS
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DACA EGVUSE09-07C DAIKIN AC (AMERICAS),

AMERICAS INC.
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VRV Systems
1. Explanations of P-H Diagram (Refrigerant Characteristics Table) ......................................... 2
2. Concept of Basic Refrigeration Cycle ..................................................................................... 3
3. Points of Refrigerant Control of VRV System ......................................................................... 4
3.1. Cooling Operation............................................................................................................ 4
3.2. Heating Operation ........................................................................................................... 5
3.3. Compressor Capacity Control ......................................................................................... 6
3.4. Control of Electronic Expansion Valve ............................................................................ 7
4. Control of Indoor Unit ............................................................................................................ 8
4.1. Thermostat Control.......................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Operation Range of Remote Controller Temperature Sensor ................................. 8
4.1.2 Thermostat control in Normal Operation ................................................................. 10
4.1.3 Thermostat control in Dry Mode Operation ............................................................. 11
4.2. Drain (Condensate) Pump Control .................................................................................. 12
4.3. Indoor Coil Freeze Prevention Control ............................................................................ 13
4.4. Hot Start Control (In Heating Operation Only)................................................................. 14
4.5. Heater Control ................................................................................................................. 15
4.5.1 Heater Control using Heat Pump Lockout Operation .............................................. 15
4.5.2 Heat Pump Lockout Configurations........................................................................... 15
4.5.2.1 Types and Actions ............................................................................................... 15
4.5.2.2 Availability and Applicability ................................................................................ 16
4.5.3 Heat Pump Lockout Functional Schematic ............................................................. 16
4.5.4 Example 1: AUX Duct Heater Integration* .............................................................. 17
4.5.5 Example 2: AUX Baseboard Heater Integration* ..................................................... 17
4.5.6 Example 3: Alternative Heat Source ....................................................................... 18
4.5.7 Notes on Heat Pump Lockout Function ................................................................... 18
4.5.8 Fan Residual Operation ........................................................................................... 18
4.6. Thermostat Control in Cooling / Heating Automatic Operation........................................ 19
4.7. Louver Control for Preventing Ceiling Dirt ....................................................................... 22
4.8. List of Louver Operations ................................................................................................ 23
5. Other Functional Operations ................................................................................................. 24
5.1. Explanations on Main Functional Control ........................................................................ 24
5.1.1 Cooling Operation ................................................................................................... 24
5.1.2 Heating Operation ................................................................................................... 24
5.1.3 Oil Return Operation ............................................................................................... 25
5.1.3.1 Cooling Mode (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M) .......................................... 25
5.1.3.2 Heating Mode (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M) ......................................... 26
5.1.3.3 Cooling Mode (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M) .................................................. 27
5.1.3.4 Heating/Simultaneous Operation (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M) .................... 28
5.1.3.5 Water Heat Exchanger (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M) ................................... 29
5.1.3.6 Cooling Mode (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ-P) ........................................ 30
5.1.3.7 Heating/Simultaneous Operation (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ_P) ......... 32
5.1.4 Defrost Control ......................................................................................................... 34
5.1.4.1 Defrost Control (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M) ........................................ 34
5.1.4.2 Defrost Control (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ_P) ..................................... 35
Basic Information 1
Explanations of P-H Diagram (Refrigerant Characteristics Table) DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a
1.Explanations of P-H Diagram (Refrigerant Characteristics

Table)
The following P-H (pressure, enthalpy) diagram shows characteristics of various refrigerants with pressure on the vertical
axis and enthalpy on the horizontal axis.
Isothermal line
P(psi)
Subcooled area
PressureP(psi)
(Subcooled liquid)
Pressure
Saturated area
(Saturated vapor)
Superheated area
(Superheated vapor)
Saturation curve
Enthalpy h (btu/lb)
The change of state from gas to liquid is called condensing and that from liquid to gas is called evaporating. The
boundary state of each change is called saturation, and the temperature generating saturation is called the
saturation temperature.
Saturation temperature depends on the kind of refrigerant and pressure. The characteristics of saturation
temperature are shown on P-H diagrams of various refrigerants, and are called the saturation curve.
The characteristics of temperature gradients for pressure and enthalpy are shown on P-H diagrams, called
isothermal lines. By knowing the zone divided with saturation curve in which the intersection point of pressure
and isothermal line is included, the information on the state of refrigerant can be provided. The intersection
above can be obtained by measuring pressure and temperature of refrigerant at a certain point.
For single refrigerants such as R22 and R134A, the isothermal line has no gradient in the saturated area, that
is, the saturation temperature under certain pressure is the same at both the liquid side and the gas side. For
mixed or blended refrigerants such as R407C and R410A, in which multiple refrigerants with different boiling
points are mixed, their isothermal lines have gradients in the saturated area, so the saturation temperatures
under certain pressure are different at the liquid side and the gas side. They are called zeotropic refrigerants,
with the exception that R410A is called an quasi azeotropic refrigerant.
States of refrigerants are classified in the following 3 categories:
Superheated vapor: state that refrigerant is existing as gas
Saturated vapor: state that is a mixture of liquid and gas (this is also called wet vapor)
Subcooled liquid: state that refrigerant is existing as liquid.
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DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a Concept of Basic Refrigeration Cycle
2. Concept of Basic Refrigeration Cycle

The following P-H diagram shows characteristics of various refrigerants with pressure on the vertical axis and enthalpy
on the horizontal axis. Theoretical refrigeration cycle neglecting pressure loss is shown.
The difference between temperature and pressure equivalent saturation temperature is called the
Superheated Degree.
The difference between discharge pipe temperature and condensing temperature is called the Discharging
Superheated Degree (DSH).
The difference between return-air pipe temperature and evaporating temperature is called Return-air
Superheated Degree (SH). Generally, superheated degree means return-air-superheated degree.
The difference between temperature and pressure equivalent saturation temperature in subcooled liquid
is called Subcooled Degree (SC).
In order to prevent wet operation (*), the superheated degree is calculated at the evaporator outlet, and the
refrigerant flow rate into the evaporator is regulated with the expansion valve, so that the superheated vapor
only is returned to the compressor.
* Wet operation is a state of operation where wet vapor not completely vaporized in the evaporator is sucked
by the compressor, causing liquid return or liquid hammering.
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Points of Refrigerant Control of VRV System DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a
3. Points of Refrigerant Control of VRV System

3.1 Cooling Operation
Influenced by the number of operating (thermostat-on) units, capacity, airflow rate, return-air temperature, and humidity
of indoor units:
Load on total system changes.
Loads on every indoor unit are different.
When the thermostat is off, the motorized Outdoor electronic expansion valve is fully opened.
valve is completely closed (0 pulse) to prevent
refrigerant from entering the indoor heat
Superheated degree control exchanger. *1
Cooling
Receiver
Low pressure
Operation Operation Stop
Compressor
Gas pipe thermistor
Liquid pipe thermistor
Compressor Capacity In order to maintain the cooling capacity corresponding to the capacity of evaporator and load
Control fluctuation, based on the pressure detected by low pressure sensor of the outdoor unit (Pe),
the compressor capacity is controlled so as to put the low pressure equivalent saturation
temperatures (evaporation temperature = Te) close to target value.
Superheated In order to maintain the superheated degree in the evaporator and to distribute proper refrig-
Degree Control of erant flow rate regardless of different loads on every indoor unit, based on the temperature
detected by thermistors on the liquid pipes and gas pipes, the indoor electronic expansion
Indoor Electronic
valve is regulated so as to put superheated degree at the evaporator outlet close to target
Expansion Valve
value.
* Superheated degree SH = (indoor gas pipe temperature indoor liquid pipe temperature)
*1. When sizing indoor units, caution should be taken to ensure that the unit is not oversized for the calculated
load; otherwise, large temperature swings, poor comfort levels, and overall system inefficiencies may occur.

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3.2 Heating Operation
Influenced by change the number of operating (thermostat-on) units, capacity, airflow rate, and return-air temperature
of indoor units:
Load on total system changes.

Loads on every indoor unit are different.
Suction pipe thermistor

When a unit is stopped or in thermostat- Superheated degree control
OFF, the electronic expansion valve is
maintained with a minimum opening
Subcooled degree control (approx. 200 pulses) to prevent refrigerant
from collecting in the indoor heat.*1 Heating
Receiver
Operation Operation Stop
Compressor
Gas pipe thermistor High pressure sensor

Low pressure sensor
Liquid pipe thermistor
Compressor Capacity In order to maintain the heating capacity against condenser capacity and load fluctuation based
Control on the pressure detected by high-pressure sensor control (Pc), compressor capacity is con-
trolled so as to put the high pressure equivalent saturation temperature (condensing tempera-
ture = Tc) close to target value.
Superheated In order to maintain the superheated degree in the evaporator and to distribute proper refriger-
ant flow rate regardless of different loads on every indoor unit, based on the temperature
Degree Control of
detected by thermistors on the liquid pipe and gas pipe, the indoor electronic expansion valve
Indoor Electronic
is regulated so as to put superheated degree at the evaporator outlet close to target value.
Expansion Valve
* Superheated degree SH = (outdoor return-air pipe temperature - outdoor evaporating
temperature)
Subcooled In order to distribute proper refrigerant flow rate regardless of different loads on every indoor
Degree Control of unit, based on the pressure detected by the high pressure sensor of outdoor unit (Tc) and the
temperature detected on the thermistor of indoor liquid pipe, the indoor electronic expansion
Indoor Electronic
valve is controlled so as to put subcooled degree at condenser outlet close to target value.
Expansion Valve
* Subcooled degree SC = (outdoor condensing temperature - indoor liquid pipe

temperature)
*1. When sizing indoor units, caution should be taken to ensure that the unit is not oversized for the calculated
load; otherwise the phenomenon of the EEV not fully closing can cause the zone to heat up even during
thermostat-OFF, causing user discomfort and an ineffective system.

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3.3 Compressor Capacity Control

P(psi)
Discharge pressure Pe :
Target condensing temperature Detected by high-pressure sensor
P = pressure loss
caused by compressor operation capacity
Target evaporating temperature and piping length
Return air pressure Pe :
Detected by low-pressure sensor
h (btu/lb)
Using the compressor capacity controller of the VRV system, the pressure detected (Pe or Pc) by the pressure sensor
installed in the outdoor unit is converted into the equivalent saturation temperature, and the evaporating temperature (Te)
while cooling, or the condensing temperature (Tc) while heating, are controlled with PI control so as to put them close to
the target value. This maintains stable capacity regardless of incessantly varying loads. Refer to the following
target value table. All target temperatures represent mean saturation temperatures on the gas side.
Target evaporating
Target condensing temperature / temperature /
High Pressure Low Pressure
R22 115F (46C) 261 psi 42F (5.5C) 86 psi
R407C 118F (48C) 276 psi 46F (7.5C) 84 psi
R410A 115F (46C) 406 psi 43F (6.0C) 139 psi
The pressure loss in piping increases depending on connected pipe length and operation capacity of the
compressor. In order to compensate the reduction of capacity caused by the pressure loss in piping the following\
correction is made:
Correction of Target Evaporation Temperature by P
Target evaporation
Target evaporation temperature
temperature setting
Higher setting
Normal setting
+5.4F(+3C) (factory setting)
-5.4F(-3C) Lower setting
Min Compressor operation

Max
The target value can be adjusted with a field setting.
Long connection piping at the installation site may increase pressure loss in piping and an inverse installation
(outdoor unit placed lower than indoor unit) may increase liquid pipe inside resistance. In this event, a lower setting
of target evaporation temperature by using field setting helps to give stable operation.
For short connection piping, a higher setting enables stable operation.
In addition, samplings of evaporating temperature and condensing temperature are made so that the pressure
detected by pressure sensors of high/low pressure are read every 20 seconds and calculated. With each reading, the
compressor capacity (INV frequency or STD ON/OFF) is controlled to eliminate deviation from target value.

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3.4 Control of Electronic Expansion Valve

In Cooling Operation
Electronic In cooling operation, the outdoor electronic expansion valve is basically in the fully open position.
Expansion Valve Note: The valve can be fully closed when a bridge circuit is included.
of Outdoor Unit In Heating Operation = Superheated Degree Control
Superheated degree [SH] is calculated from the low-pressure equivalent saturation temperature
(Te) converted from the pressure detected by the low pressure sensor of the outdoor unit (Pe) and
temperature detected by the suction pipe thermistor (Te). The electronic expansion valve opening
degree is regulated so that the superheated degree [SH] becomes close to target superheated
degree [SHS].
When SH > SHS, adjust to make opening degree of the electronic expansion valve larger than the
present one.
When SH< SHS, adjust to make opening degree of the electronic expansion valve smaller than the
present one.
SH : Superheated degree (Ts Te)
SHS : Target superheated degree (Normally 9 F / 5C)
REFERENCE: Control range of outdoor electronic expansion valve:
R22 unit ... 0 to 2000 pulses
R407C unit ...
1) RSXYP 5 to 10L: 0 to 480 pulses
2) Others: 0 to 2000 pulses
R410A unit ... 0 to 1400 pulses
In Cooling Operation = Superheated Degree Control

Electronic
Superheated degree [SH] is calculated from temperature detected by the gas pipe thermistor of
Expansion Valve indoor unit (Tg) and the temperature detected by the liquid pipe thermistor (Tl). The electronic
of Indoor Unit expansion valve opening degree is controlled so that the superheated degree [SH] is close to the
targeted superheated degree [SHS].
The compensation is made based on the temperature difference between set-point temperature
and the return-air thermistor temperature (T).
present one.
present one.
SH : Superheated degree (Tg Tl)
SHS : Target superheated degree
Normally 9 F (5C), but when the temperature difference (T) decreases, SHS
increases. Even when SH is large, the opening degree of the electronic expansion
valve becomes small.
(T): Remote controller set-point temperature return-air thermistor detection value
Subcooled Degree Control in Heating Operation
Superheated degree [SC] is calculated from the high pressure equivalent saturation temperature
(Tc) converted from the pressure detected by high pressure sensor of the outdoor unit and the tem-
perature detected by the liquid pipe thermistor of the indoor unit (Tl). Electronic expansion valve
opening degree is regulated so that the subcooled degree [SC] is close to target subcooled degree
[SCS].
The compensation is made based on the temperature difference between set-point temperature
and the return-air thermistor temperature (T).
present one.
present one.
SC : Superheated degree (Tc Tl)
SCS : Target superheated degree
Normally 9 F (5C), but when the temperature difference (T) decreases, SCS
increases. Even when SH is large, the opening degree of the electronic expansion
valve becomes small.(T): Remote controller set-point temperature return-air
thermistor detection.


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4. Control of Indoor Unit

4.1 Thermostat Control
4.1.1 Operation Range of Remote Controller Temperature Sensor
Room temperature is controlled by the remote controller temperature sensor and return-air temperature sensor
(unit-mounted temperature sensor) on the indoor unit. When the remote controller temperature sensor
is set to Not Used in a field setting, the unit can be controlled only by unit mounted temp. sensor (or remote sensor).
Cooling Mode
When there is significant difference between the room temperature and the set-point temperature, fine adjustment
control can be achieved using the unit-mounted temperature sensor. If the return-air temperature is close to the set-point
temperature, the sensor mounted in the remote controller in the occupied space is used.
Ex: When cooling

Assuming the preset temperature in the figure above is 75F, and the return-air temperature has changed from
64F to 86F (A F):
(This example also assumes there are several other air conditioners, the VRV system is off, and that temperature
changes even when the thermostat sensor is off.)
Unit-mounted temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 64F to 73F (A C).
Remote controller thermostat sensor is used for temperatures from 73F to 81F (C E).
Unit-mounted temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 81F to 86F (E F).
And, assuming return-air temperature has changed from 86F to 64F (F A):
Unit-mounted temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 86F to 77F (F D).
Remote controller thermostat sensor is used for temperatures from 77F to 70F (D B).
Unit-mounted temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 70F to 64F (B A).
NOTE: When outdoor air (OA) and indoor return air are mixed, the room temperature may differ from the set-point
temperature because the air temperature is out of the area of operation range of the remote controller temperature
sensor. In this event, install the remote sensor (KRCS01-1) in the room where there is no influence of outdoor air.

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Heating Mode
When heating, hot air rises to the top of the room which results in a lower temperature close to the floor where
occupants are. This can cause the thermostat to turn off the unit before the lower part of the room reaches
set-point temperature. To ensure a more evenly distributed temperature, position a Remote Sensor, at body level,
in the occupied space or use the high ceiling installation service code.
set termperature
Ex: When heating

Assuming the preset temperature in the figure above is 75F, and the return-air temperature has changed from 64F
to 82F (A D):
(This example also assumes there are several other air conditioners, the VRV system is off, and that temperature
changes even when the temperature sensor is off.)
Unit-mounted thermostat sensor is used for temperatures from 64F to 77F (A C).
Remote controller temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 77F to 82F (C D).
And, assuming return-air temperature has changed from 82F to 64F (D A):
Remote controller temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 82F to 73F (D B).
Unit-mounted temperature sensor is used for temperatures from 73F to 64F (B A).

4.1.2 Thermostat control in Normal Operation

In a VRV system, the remote controller temperature sensor is set to ENABLED when shipped from the factory.
Normally, the temperature sensor differential from set-point is factory set at -1.8F (-1C) for cooling and +1.8F (+1C)
for heating.
Tr < Preset temperature -1.8F (-1C)
In cooling operation Tr : Temperature detected by

Normal operation Thermostat OFF
return air thermistor (R1T)
Tr < Preset temperature +1.8F (+1C)
In heating operation Normal operation Thermostat OFF
The unit can be controlled only by the unit-mounted temperature sensor when using 1 group remote controller.
For cassette type indoor units (FXFQ, FXZQ), the unit is controlled with a compensation value of -3.6F (-2C)
against unit-mounted temperature sensor detection value in heating operation. The thermostat differential can be
changed from 1.8F (1C) to 0.9F (0.5C) using a field setting.
Fan ON
Similar to
Fan Auto
Off Fan Auto

4.1.3 Thermostat control in Dry Mode Operation
In dry mode operation, the control is based on the return-air temperature at the time of starting operation.
Tr < Preset temperature -1.8F (-1C)
In cooling operation Tr : Temperature detected by

Normal operation Thermostat OFF
return air thermistor (R1T)
Tr < Preset temperature +1.8F (+1C)
In heating operation Normal operation Thermostat OFF
Fan stays in the low (L) fan speed setting during dry mode operation, and is turned off for a period of 6 minutes during
thermostat-off, and then returns to L fan speed in order to prevent humidity from rising in the room during thermostat-off.
Set-point Return Air (when Return Air < = 75)

Set-point Return Air 1F (when Return Air > = 76)
In dry mode, the set-point is no longer displayed on the remote controller.
Unit Turned On
Cool Mode
Set Point
H or L
Fan
6 Minutes

4.2 Drain (Condensate) Pump Control

(1) When the float switch is actuated during the cooling thermostat is ON.
*1: The purpose of residual operation is to completely drain any moisture collected on the fin of the indoor heat
exchanger during the thermostat OFF.
(2) When the float switch is actuated during thermostat OFF:

*2: When operation is stopped, no malfunction is displayed but when operation starts the next time, it is displayed.
In

4.3 Indoor Coil Freeze Prevention Control

Indoor coil freeze prevention is controlled by an off-cycle. The control is performed by indoor units individually. When
the
temperature detected by the liquid pipe temperature thermistor (Th2) of the indoor heat exchanger lowers, and the
following ON condition is fulfilled, the unit enters coil freeze prevention operation (forced-off thermostat).
In coil freeze prevention operation, fan-tap is fixed to low (L) fan speed. The coil freeze prevention operation is stopped
with the OFF condition below.
ON Condition: The temperature (Th2) is 30F (-1C) or less for cumulative 40 minutes, or 23F (-5C) or less for
cumulative 10 minutes.
OFF Condition: The temperature (Th2) is 45F (7C) or more for 10 successive minutes.
Example: Temperature is 23F, or less, for a total of 10 minutes.

10 min.
Freeze prevention operation

10 min. Forced OFF by thermostat
To prevent freezing:
Concept Limit the frequency of thermostat on/off with a wide range of continuous and comfort-
of Coil Freeze able operation
Prevention Maintain reliability of compressor by limiting on/off (capacity control of indoor electronic
Control expansion valve)
To ensure removal of frozen matter (ice and frost on indoor coil) if in frozen mode:
Prevent water leakage and ensure frozen material is always removed
NOTE:
When a 4-way blow cassette (FXFQ, FXZQ style) of the indoor unit is set as a two-way
or three-way discharge, the ON condition is changed as follows:
34F (1C) or below continues for cumulative 15 minutes
32F (0C) or below continues for continuous 1 minute
When coil freeze prevention is actuated, the fan mode is fixed to LL fan speed.
The OFF condition is the same as previously described for other indoor units.

4.4 Hot Start Control (In Heating Operation Only)
At startup with thermostat ON or after the completion of defrost operation in heating mode, the indoor unit fan
is controlled to prevent cold air discharge and ensure startup capacity.
[Detail of operation]
When either the start condition 1 or the start condition 2 is established, the following operations occur:
Defrost ending or oil return ending Hot start ending conditions

or Thermostat ON lapse of 3 minutes
OR [TH2]>93.2F
"Tc">125.6F
Hot start control Hot start in progress
H/L remote Normal control

controller setting
Fan
The fan is not OFF before initiating the hot start: LL

The fan is OFF before initiating the hot start: OFF
Remote controller Normal control

Louver
setting
TH2: Temperature (F) detected with the gas thermistor

TC : High pressure equivalent saturated temperature

4.5 Heater Control
4.5.1 Heater Control using Heat Pump Lockout Operation

When VRV systems are applied in colder climates, it may be necessary to utilize an optional heater solution. To
integrate an optional heater, a wiring adapter pcb (KRP1B7_) must be used, and its operation configured in
accordance with locking-out the condensing unit heat-pump operation.
4.5.1.1 Zone by zone control - Wiring Adapter (KRP1B) Detail
4.5.2 Heat Pump Lockout Configurations

4.5.2.1 Types and Actions
There are three types of lockout modes. Refer to Section 4.5.2.2 to check availability of each.
Actions
TYPE DESCRIPTION Shortened Heating Heating

Field Setting Between Thermo-on Thermo-off
Heater Fan Heater Fan
Heat Pump heating
I -- 2-16 = ON -- ON ON (H/L) OFF LL
is always locked out
A-C LL
Mode 1 ON (H/L)
2-37=Mode 1 B-C OFF
Mode 2 (for Lockout is controlled
II A-C ON LL OFF LL
by ABC terminals
a heater not 2-37=Mode 2
requiring B-C OFF OFF
airflow)
Type II / Modes 1 and 2 facilitate lockout at A-B-C terminals

Mode 1 = The indoor unit fan runs at set speed (H/L) in heating thermo-on
Mode 2 = The indoor unit fan runs at LL speed or OFF in heating thermo-on
Mode 2 = Intended for applications not utilizing indoor unit fan (baseboard, radiant)
An ambient thermostat is applied to A-C or B-C depending upon requirements

4.5.2.2 Availability and Applicability

In the available heat pump lockout modes (Type I, Type II mode 1 and 1), the applicable (denoted by *) backup
backup heater can be used.
Availability Applicable Backup Heater Type
Type II Electric Heater
Hot Ducted
Water
OUTDOOR UNIT TYPE CONFIGURATION Coil with
(Base- Base- without
Type I Mode 1 Mode 2 board, board APSP APSP
Ducted *2 *2
Standard n/a n/a

VRV-S Heat Pump
RXYMQ36, 48MVJU with replacement PCB
(EH0745003)1
Standard n/a n/a n/a
VRV Heat Pump with replacement

(EH0745011)
PCB
1 n/a
RXYMQ72,96,144,168,192MTJU
with replacement PCB
(EH0745002)1

Standard n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
VRV Heat Recovery
REYQ72,96,144,168,192MTJU with replacement PCB
(EH0745005)1
n/a
1. In case of manifold type of outdoor unit, the replacement PCB is necessary only for the main outdoor unit.
*2. APSP = Air Pressure Switch Protection allows the heater to be energized while airflow is both sufficient and safe.
3. Type II control sequences are standard with VRV-III series systems (no accessory condensing unit PCB needed).
4. Heat pump lockout is not available for VRV-WII Series Systems.
4.5.3 Heat Pump Lockout Functional Schematic

4.5.4 Example 1: AUX Duct Heater Integration*
4.5.5 Example 2: AUX Baseboard Heater Integration*
* Auxiliary heat sources are recommended on the discharge side of the indoor fan coil units. A temperature limitation
of 140F (60C) exists for the indoor fan coil units to protect the integrity of the PCB. Operation above this condition
cannot be guaranteed.

4.5.6 Example 3: Alternative Heat Source
4.5.7 Notes on Heat Pump Lockout Function

When in heat pump lockout mode, the Daikin indoor unit works with the alternative heating source to maintain the
room temperature at the heating set point temperature.
The lockout function allows only alternative emergency heating. No supplemental-to-mechanical heating exists.
When a condensing unit is operating with the heat pump lockout function activated, units requiring cooling mode (heat
recovery type) remain in fan-only recirculation mode.
The system switches between normal mechanical heat pump operation and heat pump lockout function based upon
the control logic implemented during installation and commissioning. Normally this control is based upon ambient
temperature conditions using a field supplied ambient thermostat.
4.5.8 Fan Residual Operation

In order to prevent the thermal protector from activation when the heater is OFF, the fan is operated with residual
operation for a period of time after the heat is off.
Residual operation time = Ceiling suspended type (FXHQ): 100 seconds

Others: 60 seconds

4.6 Thermostat Control in Cooling / Heating Automatic Operation
In cooling / heating automatic changeover operation, the unit is controlled as shown below based on set differential
value. Factory setting of differential value is 9F (5C).
Default Cooling/Heating
Differential: 9F
Combination of Cooling and Heating mode operation
Changeover is determined by the set point in the current mode and the Differential
The Differential that can be set is 0F (0 C) to 12.6F (7C) with 1.8F (1C) basis, and it is configured by the
indoor unit field setting with 0F as the default.
1. In the Auto mode, the VRV indoor unit changes over its operation mode from cooling mode to heating mode when
a room temperature goes down with a differential of 2 + 3.6F (2C) below the cooling set point.
2. At that time, the heating set point is set at the cooling set point less the Differential.
3. It changes from the heating mode to the cooling mode when the room temperature is 5.4F (3C) above the set
point temperature.
4. The cooling set point is set at the cooling set point plus the Differential.
= Cooling set point

- (Differential / 2+3.6F (2C))
Heating set point =

Cooling set point - Differential
To Cooling Changeover Point
=Heating set point+5.4F (3C)
Cooling set point =

Heating set point + differential

Example 1:
Cooling/Heating
Differential: 0F
In cooling mode, the thermostat on/off sensor is working from the +/-0.9F (0.5C) cooling set point. If the room
temperature falls 3.6F (2C) below the cooling set point, it goes into heating mode with a heating set point that equals
the cooling set point less the differential of 0F. Thermo-on mode occurs (rather than thermo-off) because the room
temperature is below heating set point minus 1F at the changeover point.
In heating mode, thermo-off/on is working with +/-1F basis around a heating set point. When a room temperature rises
by 5.4F (3C) above the heating set point, it goes into the cooling mode with the cooling set point that is the heating set
point plus the differential of 0F (0C). Cooling thermo-on mode, rather than thermo-off, is triggered because the room
temperature is above the cooling set point plus 1F at the changeover point.
Example 2:
Cooling/Heating
Differential: 1.8F

Example 3:
Cooling / Heating
Differential: 3.6F
Example 4:
Cooling / Heating
Differential: 5.4F

4.7 Louver Control for Preventing Ceiling Dirt
A control feature allows you to select the range for air-direction adjustments in order to prevent the ceiling
surrounding the air discharge from becoming dirty. This feature is available on the 4-way ceiling mounted
cassette type units (FXFQ, FXZQ).
Existing position
P0
P1
P2
P3
P4
Draft prevention position Standard Setting Ceiling dirt

soiling prevention
prevention
position position
(Not for Multi flow type)
P0 P0 P0
P1 P1
P0' P2
P2
P3 P1' P4 P0''
P4 P1''
P4 P2'
P2''
P3' P3''
P4' P4''
Draft P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 Same as existing position
prevention
position
Range of direction adjustment
Standard Prohibited P0' P1' P2' P3' P4' Separated into 5 positions
position (P1 - 4)
Range of direction adjustment

Dirt Prohibited P0'' P1'' P2'' P3'' P4'' Separated into 5 positions
prevention (P2 - 4)
position
The factory set position is standard position. (VL012)

4.8 List of Louver Operations

Swing flaps operate as shown in the following table.
Lover
Fan
FXFQ / FXZQ FXHQ FXAQ
Swing OFF Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Hot start from defrosting
operation
Wind direction set OFF Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Swing OFF Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal

Defrosting operation
Wind direction set OFF Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Swing LL Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal

Heating Thermostat OFF
Wind direction set LL Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Hot start from thermostat Swing LL Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal

OFF mode (for prevention
of cold air) Wind direction set LL Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Swing OFF Horizontal Horizontal Totally closed

Stop
Wind direction set OFF Horizontal Horizontal Totally closed
Thermostat ON in dry Swing L*1 Swing Swing Swing

operation using micro
computer 1
Wind direction set L* Set Set Set
Thermostat OFF in dry Swing Swing Swing Swing

operation using micro OFF or L
computer Wind direction set Set Set Set
Swing Set Swing Swing Swing

Thermostat OFF in
Cooling cooling
Wind direction set Set Set Set Set
Swing OFF Horizontal Horizontal Totally closed

Stop
Wind direction set OFF Set Horizontal Totally closed
Micro computer control Swing L Swing Swing Swing

(including cooling
operation) Wind direction set L Set Set Set
*1. L or LL only on FXFQ / FXZQ models

Other Functional Operations DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a
5. Other Functional Operations

5.1 Explanations on Main Functional Control
5.1.1 Cooling Operation
Compressor capacity control Constant evaporating temperature (Te) control

Basic target value: R22 = 42F (5.5C), R407C = 46F (7.5C), R410A = 43F
(6C) *Compensation is applied
Indoor electronic expansion valve Constant superheated degree (SH =TgTl) control
control Basic compensation of 9F (5C) is required. With R407C units, the
temperature gradient compensation is applied.
High pressure stepping-down control Rising high pressure, decreased compressor capacity
High pressure protection control Forced-off thermostat with a limitation of recurrences.

Low pressure stepping-down control Low pressure stepping-down control is not made. Capacity is decreased by
normal control of compressor.
Low pressure protection control Hot gas bypass is on Forced-off thermostat with a limitation of
recurrences.
Low outdoor temperature cooling control As lowering of high pressure, outdoor fan is controlled and fan-tap drops.
Cooling overload control Instruction of forced-opening degree is applied to indoor electronic expansion
valve. Superheated degree control, even opening, is overridden.
Discharge pipe temperature control Based on discharge pipe temperature Td and discharge superheated degree
DSH = Td Tc
Injection is on Compressor capacity is lowered Forced-off
thermostat with of recurrences.
Oil return control Based on cumulative operation time, oil return operation should be carried out
periodically. According to state of operation, cumulative operation time may be
compensated.
5.1.2 Heating Operation
Compressor capacity control Constant evaporating temperature (Te) control

Basic target value: R22 = 115F (46C), R407C = 118F (48C),
R410-A = 115F (46C) *Compensation is applied.
Outdoor motorized valve control Constant superheated degree (SH =TsTe) control
Basic 9F (5C) compensation is applied.
Indoor motorized valve control Constant subcooled degree (SC = Tc Tl) control
Basic 9F (5C) compensation is applied.
High pressure stepping-down control = Heating overload control. Compressor capacity control Outdoor
electronic expansion valve control overrides superheated degree control and
outdoor fan control (fan tap is lowered).
High pressure protection control Forced-off thermostat with a limitation of recurrences.
Low pressure stepping-down control Lowering of the low pressure decreases the compressor capacity
Low pressure protection control Hot gas bypass is on Forced-off thermostat with a limitation of
recurrences.
Defrost control Based on lowered Tb, defrosting operation is carried out. Compensation based
on Ta.
Discharge pipe temperature control Based on discharge pipe temperature Td and discharge superheated degree
DSH = Td Tc
Injection is on Compressor capacity is lowered Forced-off
thermostat with a limitation of recurrences.
Oil return control Based on cumulative operation time, oil return operation should be carried out
periodically. According to state of operation, cumulative operation time may be
compensated.
NOTE: If the limitation of recurrences (different for each control, refer to the relevant service manual) is exceeded, a fault
(error) code is generated and the system will stop.

DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a Other Functional Operations
5.1.3 Oil Return Operation

5.1.3.1 Cooling Mode (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M)
Oil Return Operation / Cooling Mode
In order to prevent a shortage of oil in the compressor, the oil migrating from the compressor to the piping system is
collected through an automatic oil return operation.
[Starting conditions]
Start oil return operation in cooling operation using the following conditions:
* Cumulative oil return amount
* Timer
Cumulative compressor operating time after power supply turns on exceeds 2 hours and the time after the
completion of previous oil return operation exceeds 8 hours.
Furthermore, the cumulative oil return is calculated according to Tc, Te, and compressor load.
Oil return preparation
Actuator Oil return operation Post-oil-return operation
operation
Compressor Upper limit control 124 He + ON 52 He + OFF
Outdoor unit fan Fan control Fan control Fan control
Four-way valve 1 OFF OFF OFF
Four-way valve 2 OFF OFF OFF
Main motorized valve (EV1) 1400 pulse 1400 pulse 1400 pulse
Sub motorized valve (EV2) 1400 pulse 1400 pulse 1400 pulse
Sub-cooling motorized valve (EV3) SH control 0 pulse 0 pulse
Hot gas bypass valve (SVP) OFF ON ON
Oil equalization valve (SVO) ON ON ON
Receiver gas-charging valve (SVL) OFF OFF OFF
Receiver gas-discharge valve (SVG) OFF OFF OFF
Discharge pipe-stop valve (SVR) OFF OFF OFF
Non-operating unit liquid pipe stop OFF OFF OFF
valve (SVSL)
High pressure gas pipe pressure ON ON ON
reduction valve (SVC)
6 min.
Ending conditions 1 min. or Ts - Te<9 30 sec.
Indoor unit actuator Cooling oil return operation

Thermostat ON unit Set Air Volume
Fan Unit not in operation OFF
Thermostat OFF unit OFF
Thermostat ON unit Normal opening
Electronic expansion valve Unit not in operation 200 pulse
Thermostat OFF unit 200 pulse

5.1.3.2 Heating Mode (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M)

Oil Return Operation / Heating Mode
[Starting conditions]
Start oil return operation in heating operation using the following conditions:
Cumulative compressor operating time after power supply turns on exceeds 2 hours and the time after the completion
of previous oil return operation exceeds 8 hours. And cumulative oil return is calculated based on Tc, Te compressor
load.
Oil-return preparation
Actuator Oil return operation Post oil-return operation
operation
1-step increase from
Compressor Upper limit control 124 He + ON (74Hz + OFF) to
(Pc - Pe > 0.4 Map) time.
STEP 7
Outdoor unit fan or OFF STEP8
STEP 8
Depend on previous
Four-way valve 1 OFF ON
Heat exchange mode
Depend on previous
Four-way valve 2 OFF OFF
Heat exchange mode
Four-way valve 1
Main motorized valve (EV1) OFF:1400 pulse 1400 pulse 180 pulse
ON:SH control
Four-way valve 2
Sub motorized valve (EV2) OFF:1400 pulse 1400 pulse 1400 pulse
ON:SH control
Sub-cooling motorized valve (EV3) 0 pulse 0 pulse 0 pulse
Hot gas bypass (SVP) OFF ON ON
Receiver gas charging valve (SVL) OFF OFF OFF
Receiver gas discharge valve (SVG) OFF OFF OFF
Discharge gas stop valve (SVR) ON OFF OFF
Non-operating unit liquid pipe stop ON OFF OFF
valve (SVSL)
High-pressure gas pipe pressure OFF ON ON
6 min. 160 sec.

Ending conditions 2 min. Ts - Te<9 or Pc - Pe>58 psi
or
Indoor unit actuator Heating oil-return operation

Cooling Thermostat ON unit Set Fan Speed
Heating Thermostat ON unit OFF
Fan
Unit not in operation OFF
Thermostat OFF unit OFF
Thermostat ON unit 512 pulse
In condition of oil return operation:
Compressor cumulative operation time > 8 hours, with the exception of taking 2 hours after turning power on first time.

5.1.3.3 Cooling Mode (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M)

[Starting conditions] Start oil return operation in cooling operation referring using the following conditions:
* Cumulative oil return amount
* Timer
Cumulative compressor operating time after power supply turns on exceeds 2 hours and the time after the completion of
previous oil return operation exceeds 8 hours. The cumulative oil return is calculated according to Tc, Te, and
compressor load.
Cooling oil return
Electrical During oil return After oil return

Parts name Symbol symbol Preparation operation operation
Compressor (M1C) 104 Hz 52 Hz
4 way valve (Main) 20S1 (Y5S) OFF OFF

4 way valve
(for heat exchanger) 20S2 (Y7S) OFF OFF
Main heat
exchanger
EV1 (Y1E) 2000 pulse 2000 pulse
electronic
expansion valve
Sub-cooling
electronic EV3 (Y3E) 0 pulse 0 pulse
expansion valve
Hot gas bypass SVP (Y1S) ON ON
solenoid valve
Water heat exch.
oil return solenoid SVE (Y2S) OFF OFF
valve
Receiver gas
charging solenoid SVL (Y3S) OFF OFF
valve
Receiver gas
discharge solenoid SVG (Y4S) OFF OFF
valve
Liquid pipe stop SVSL (Y6S) ON ON
solenoid valve
Same as normal Thermostat on/Stop :
Indoor cooling unit cooling operation Indoor unit control
(M1, 2F) Normal control
fan Thermostat off :
OFF
Stop/thermostat off:
Indoor cooling unit 200 pulses
EV (Y1E) Normal control
expansion valve Thermostat ON:
Indoor unit control
Indoor heating unit
(M1, 2F)
fan
Indoor heating unit
EV (Y1E)
expansion valve
BS 20RH Cooling 20RH (Y3S) ON OFF OFF
BS 20RT 20RT (Y1S) OFF OFF OFF
Ending condition 20 sec. Max.3 min. Max.3 min. Max. 3min.30sec.

5.1.3.4 Heating / Simultaneous Operation (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M)

Oil Return Operation, Heating or Cooling / Heating Simultaneous Operation
[Starting conditions] Start oil return operation in heating operation referring using the following conditions:
* Cumulative compressor operating time after power supply turns on exceeds 2 hours and the time after the completion of
previous oil return operation exceeds 8 hours.
* Cumulative oil return is calculated based on Tc, Te compressor load.
Heating & Cooling/heating simultaneous operation oil return
Electrical During oil return After oil return

Parts name Symbol symbol Preparation operation operation
Compressor (M1C) 104 Hz 74 Hz
4 way valve 1 20S1 (Y5S) OFF ON
4 way valve 2 20S2 (Y7S) OFF Heat exchanger mode

Main heat
exchanger 20S2=OFF : 2000 pulse
EV1 (Y1E) 2000 pulse
electronic 20S2=ON : 180 pulse
expansion valve
Sub-cooling
electronic EV3 (Y3E) 0 pulse 0 pulse
expansion valave
Hot gas bypass
SVP (Y1S) ON ON
solenoid valve
Water heat exch.
oil return solenoid SVE (Y2S) OFF OFF
valve
Receiver gas
charging solenoid SVL (Y3S) OFF OFF
valve
Receiver gas
discharge solenoid SVG (Y4S) OFF OFF
valve
Liquid pipe stop SVSL (Y6S) ON ON
solenoid valve
Same as normal Thermostat on/Stop :
Indoor cooling unit heating operation Indoor unit control
(M1, 2F) Normal control
fan Thermostat off :
OFF
Indoor cooling unit

EV (Y1E) 320 pulse Normal control
expansion valve
Indoor heating unit

(M1, 2F) OFF Indoor unit control
fan
Indoor heating unit

EV (Y1E) 320 pulse Normal control
expansion valve
Cooling ON OFF OFF

BS 20RH 20RH (Y3S)
Heating ON OFF ON
BS 20RT 20RT (Y1S) OFF OFF OFF
Ending condition 2 min. Max.2 min. Max.4 min. Max.3 min.

5.1.3.5 Water Heat Exchanger (VRV-WII Systems, RWEYQ_M)

Oil return operation of Water heat exchanger
When the water heat exchanger is used as evaporator during heating or simultaneous cooling/heating operation,
any oil accumulated in the water heat exchanger is returned to compressor with an oil return operation.
[ON condition]
After a certain continuous period of time has passed under the following conditions, oil return
operation starts.
20S2 = 1 (Water heat exchanger is an evaporator.)
Tg Te > 18F
Elapse of a certain period of time
Water heat exchanger oil return control
Electrical
Parts name Symbol symbol Water heat exchanger oil return control
Compressor (M1C) 52 Hz
4 way valve (Main) 20S1 (Y5S) ON

4 way valve
(for heat exchanger) 20S2 (Y7S) OFF
Main heat exchanger
electronic expansion EV1 (Y1E) 300 pulse
valve
Sub-cooling
electronic expansion EV3 (Y3E) 180 pulse
valve
Hot gas bypass
SVP (Y1S) ON
solenoid valve
Water heat exch. oil
SVE (Y2S) ON
return solenoid valve
Receiver gas
SVL (Y3S) OFF
charging solenoid
Receiver gas
discharge solenoid SVG (Y4S) OFF
valve
Non-operation unit
liquid pipe stop SVSL (Y6S) ON
solenoid valve
Indoor cooling unit
(M1, 2F)
fan
Indoor cooling unit

EV (Y1E) Normal control
expansion valve
Indoor heating unit

(M1, 2F)
fan
Indoor heating unit Thermostat on : Normal control

EV (Y1E)
expansion valve Thermostat off/Stop : 500 pulse
Cooling
BS 20RH 20RH (Y3S)
Heating Normal control
BS 20RT 20RT (Y1S)
Ending condition Max.90 sec.

5.1.3.6 Cooling Mode (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ-P)

Start Conditions: Start cooling oil return operation under the following conditions, or:
Integral oil rise rate has reached a specified level
Cumulative compressor operating time exceeds 8 hours (2 hours when the power supply turns ON for the first time)
The integral oil rise rate is calculated by Tc, Te, and compressor loads.
The higher the compressor operating step number, the more the refrigerant oil consumption increases.
Electric
Outdoor unit actuator Symbol Oil return operation Operation after oil return
symbol
52Hz+ON(Subsequently, con- 52Hz+ON (Subsequently, con-
Compressor 1 M1C stant low pressure control). stant low pressure control). Main-
Maintain the number of com- tain the number of compressors
Compressor 2 M2C pressors that were used before that were used before oil return
oil return operation. operation.
Outdoor unit fan 1 M1F
Cooling fan control Cooling fan control
Four-way valve (for heat Y2S
20SA OFF OFF
exchanger selection) Y9S
Four-way valve (for high
and low pressure gas 20SB Y8S ON ON
pipe selection)
Electronic expansion Y1E
EVM 1375 pulse 1375 pulse
valve (main) Y3E
EVT SH control SH control
valve (subcooling) Y5E
Electronic expansion
valve (refilling refrigerant) EVJ Y4E 80 pulse 80 pulse
Solenoid valve (main by- SVE Y5S ON ON

pass) Y10S
Solenoid valve (hot gas) SVP Y4S OFF OFF
Solenoid valve (liquid
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVL Y3S 0 pulse 0 pulse
tor)
Solenoid valve (gas dis-
charge pipe of refrigerant SVG Y1S 0 pulse 0 pulse
regulator)
Solenoid valve (drain
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVO Y7S 0 pulse 0 pulse
tor)
Solenoid valve (dis-
charge pipe of refrigerant SVT Y6S 0 pulse 0 pulse
regulator)
or After a lapse of 3 minutes
After a lapse of 5 minutes Pe_min<9F
End conditions TsA - Te<9F Pc_max>526psi
HTdmax>212F
1. In case of multiple outdoor unit system:

Main unit: It conducts the operation listed in the above table.
Sub units: Operating units conduct the operation listed in the above table.
Non-operating units conduct the operation listed in the table above after the Oil Returning Process.
Non-operating units stop while in Preparation Mode.

Cooling Indoor Unit Actuator Oil Return Operation

Thermo ON unit Remote controller setting
Thermo OFF unit Remote controller setting
Thermo ON unit Normal opening degree
Motorized valve Unit not in operation 192 pulse
Thermo OFF unit Normal opening degree for forced ON thermostat
Cooling BS unit actuator Elect. symbol Oil Return Operation

Electronic expansion valve (EVH) Y4E 600 pulse
Electronic expansion valve (EVL) Y5E 760 pulse
Electronic expansion valve (EVHS) Y2E 480 pulse
Electronic expansion valve (EVLS) Y3E 480 pulse
Electronic expansion valve (EVSC) Y1E 0 pulse

5.1.3.7 Heating / Simultaneous Operation (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ_P)

Oil Return Operation, Heating or Cooling / Heating Simultaneous Operation
[Start conditions] in the following conditions:

Integral oil rise rate has reached a specified level.
When cumulative compressor operation time exceeds 8 hours, (2 hours when the power supply turns ON
for the first time).
The integral oil rise rate is calculated by Tc, Te, and compressor loads.
The higher the compressor operating step number, the higher the cumulative refrigerant oil consumption.
Evaporating outdoor Electric

Symbol Oil Return Operation
unit actuator Symbol
Compressor 1 M1C Maintain load that was applied before oil return operation.
When current circulation rate < circulation rate required for oil return
Compressor 2 M2C operation, turn ON the STD compressor every 10 seconds
(up to 3 units at maximum.).
Outdoor unit fan 1 M1F When outdoor unit heat exchanger is the condenser, the fan runs un-
der cooling fan control

Outdoor unit fan 2 M2F When the outdoor unit heat exchanger is the evaporator, the fan
runs at the fan step 7 or 8.
Electronic expansion Y1E 20SA=ON : PI control
EVM
valve (main) Y3E 20SA=OFF : 418 pulse
EVT PI control
valve (refilling refrigerant) EVJ Y4E 80 pulse
When outdoor unit heat exchanger is the condenser, the valve turns
Four-way valve (for heat Y2S OFF.
20SA
changer selection) Y9S When the outdoor unit heat exchanger is the evaporator, the valve
turns ON.
Four-way valve (for high When outdoor unit heat exchanger is the condenser, the valve turns
Y2S
and low pressure gas 20SA OFF.
Y9S
pipe selection)
Solenoid valve (main by- SVE Y5S OFF
pass) Y10S
Solenoid valve (hot gas) SVP Y4S 0 pulse
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVL Y3S 0 pulse
tor)
Solenoid valve (gas dis-
charge pipe of refrigerant SVG Y1S 0 pulse
regulator)
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVO Y7S 0 pulse
tor)
charge pipe of refrigerant SVT Y6S 0 pulse
regulator)
Pe_min<32psi
End conditions or After a lapse of 9 minutes
1. In case of multiple outdoor unit system:

Master unit: It conducts the operation listed in the above table.
Sub units: Operating units conduct the operation listed in the above table.
Non-operating units conduct the operation listed in the table above after the Oil Returning process.
(Non-operating units stop while in Preparation mode.

Cooling Indoor Unit Actuator Oil Return Operation

Heating indoor unit actuator Oil Return Operation

Thermo OFF unit LL
Motorized valve Unit not in opeation 224 pulse
Cooling BS unit actuator Elect. symbol Oil Return Operation

Electronic expansion valve (EVHS) Y2E 0 pulse (60 pulse when Pc_max>413psi)
Electronic expansion valve (EVSC) Y1E PI control
Heating BS unit actuator Elect. symbol Oil Return Operation

Electronic expansion valve (EVLS) Y3E 0 pulse (60 pulse when Pc_max>413psi)
0 pulse (PI control at simultaneous cooling / heating
Electronic expansion valve (EVSC) Y1E operation)
In condition of oil return operation: Compressor cumulative operation time > 8 hours, with the exception of taking
2 hours after turning power on first time.

5.1.4 Defrost Control
5.1.4.1 Defrost Control (VRV Systems, RXYQ_M / REYQ_M)

In order to melt the frost accumulated on the condensing unit heat exchanger during heating operation, Defrost operation
is performed
to restore the heating capacity.
[Starting conditions] Start defrosting operation referring to the following conditions.
* Heat conductivity of outdoor heat exchangers
* Heat exchange temperature (Tb)
* Timer (Min. 2 hours)
The heat conductivity of outdoor heat exchangers is calculated based on Tc, Te, and compressor load.
Post-defrost
Actuator Defrost preparation operation Defrost operation operation
1-step increase from
Compressor Upper limit control 143 Hz + ON (74Hz + OFF) to
(Pc - Pe > 58psi)
Outdoor unit fan STEP 7 or STEP8 OFF STEP 8
Depend on previous
Four-way valve 1 OFF ON
Heat exchange mode
Depend on previous
Four-way valve 2 OFF OFF
Heat exchange mode
Four-way valve 1
Main motorized valve (EV1) OFF:1400 pulse 1400 pulse 180 pulse
ON:SH control
Four-way valve 2
Sub motorized valve (EV2) OFF:1400 pulse 1400 pulse 1400 pulse
ON:SH control
Sub-cooling motorized valve (EV3) 0 pulse 0 pulse 0 pulse
Hot gas bypass valve (SVP) OFF ON ON
Receiver gas charging valve (SVL) OFF OFF OFF
Receiver gas discharge valve OFF OFF OFF
(SVG)
Discharging pipe stop valve (SVR) ON OFF OFF
Non-operating unit liquid pipe stop ON OFF OFF
valve (SVSL)
High-pressure gas pipe pressure OFF ON ON
12 min. 160 sec.

End conditions 2 min. or
or Tb > 52F Pc - Pe>58 psi
Indoor unit actuator During defrost

Cooling Thermostat ON unit Set Fan Speed
Heating Thermostat ON unit OFF
Cooling Thermostat OFF unit Set Fan Speed
Heating Thermostat OFF unit OFF
Thermostat ON unit 512 pulse
Defrost starting condition is started when the outdoor heat exchanger temperature becomes lower than deicer
temperature. Defrost operation is conducted once in max. 2 hours.

5.1.4.2 Defrost Control (VRV-III Systems, RXYQ_P / REYQ_P)

[Start Conditions] In the following conditions, start defrost operation:
When there is a decrease in the coefficient of the heat transfer of the outdoor unit heat exchanger
When there is a drop in the temperature of the outdoor unit heat exchanger outlet (Tb)
When the low pressure stays low for a certain amount of time (2 hours minimum)
The thermal heat conductivity of outdoor heat exchangers is calculated based on Tc, Te, and compressor load.
Defrosting outdoor unit Symbol Electric Operation after
Defrost Operation
actuator Symbol defrost
Compressor 1 M1C REYQ72,96,120P:upper limit
REYQ72,96,120P:232Hz+ON 124Hz (STD Holds)
REMQ72P: 210hZ
Compressor 2 M2C REMQ72P: 210Hz
REMQ96,120P: 210Hz+ON REMQ96,120P: 210Hz+ON
Pcmax>355psi OFF Pcmax>342psi Pcmax>355psi OFF Pcmax>342psi

FANSTEP 4 FANSTEP 4
Pcmax>441psi Pcmax>428psi Pcmax>441psi Pcmax>428psi
FANSTEP 6 FANSTEP 6
Four-way valve (for heat 20SA Y2S OFF OFF
changer selection) Y9S
Four-way valve (for high and
low pressure gas pipe selec- 20SB Y8S Holds Holds
tion)
Electronic expansion valve Y1E
EVM 1375 pulse 1375 pulse
(main) Y3E
Electronic expansion valve Y2E
EVT SH control 0 pulse
(subcooling) Y5E
Electronic expansion valve EVJ Y4E 80 pulse 80 pulse
(refilling refrigerant)
Y5S
Solonoid valve (main bypass) SVE ON OFF
Y10S
Solenoid valve (hot gas) SVP Y4S OFF OFF
Solenoid valve (liquid pipe of SVL Y3S 0 pulse 0 pulse
refrigerant regulator)
Solenoid valve (gas discharge
SVG Y1S 0 pulse 0 pulse
pipe of refrigerant regulator)
Solenoid valve (drain pipe of SVO Y7S 0 pulse 0 pulse
refrigerant regulator)
Solenoid valve (discharge SVT Y6S 0 pulse 0 pulse
pipe of refrigerant regulator
REYQ72 to 120 (by unit)
End conditions or
6 min. and 30 sec.
Tb>11C continues for a
period of 90
consecutive seconds.
Pc_max> 441psi
or or
REYQ72 to 120 (by unit) 30 seconds
Pc_max> 441psi
5 min. and 30 sec.
Tb>11 C continues for a
period of 10
consecutive seconds.
Pc_max> 441psi

Evaporating outdoor Electric Operation after

Symbol Defrost Operation
unit actuator Symbol defrost
Compressor 1 M1C REYQ72P:upper limit 124Hz (STD
REYQ8,19,12P:232Hz+ON Holds)
REMQ72P: 210hZ
Compressor 2 M2C REMQ72P: 210Hz
REMQ10,12P: 210Hz+ON REMQ96,120P: 210Hz+ON
Fan Control Fan Control
Four-way valve (for heat Y2S
20SA OFF OFF
changer selection) Y9S
Four-way valve (for high
and low pressure gas 20SB Y8S PI control Pl control
pipe selection)
EVM SH control SH control
valve (main) Y3E
EVT 80 pulse 80 pulse
valve (refilling refrigerant) EVJ Y4E OFF OFF
Solonoid valve (main by- SVE Y5S OFF OFF

pass) Y10S
Solenoid valve (hot gas) SVP Y3S 0 pulse 0 pulse
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVL Y1S 0 pulse 0 pulse
tor)
pipe of refrigerant regula- SVO Y7S 0 pulse 0 pulse
tor)
charge pipe of refrigerant SVT Y6S 0 pulse 0 pulse
regulator)
Cooling indoor unit actuator Defrost Operation

Thermo OFF unit 0 pulse
Heating indoor unit actuator Defrost Operation

REYQ REMQ
Fan
Thermo ON unit OFF LL
Unit not in operation OFF LL
Thermo OFF unit OFF LL
Motorized valve Thermo ON unit 0 pulse 0 pulse

Unit not in operation 0 pulse 0 pulse
Thermo OFF unit 0 pulse 0 pulse

Cooling BS unit actuator Elect. symbol Defrost operation

Electronic expansion valve (EVSC) Y1E 0 pulse
Heating BS unit actuator Elect. symbol Defrost operation

0 pulse (REYQ72,96,120P)
Electronic expansion valve (EVLS) Y3E 60 pulse (REMQ72,96,120)
Electronic expansion valve (EVSC) Y1E 0 pulse (PI control for cool/heat concurrent operation)


EGVUSE09-07C
EDUS 39 - 600 - F3
Engineering Data
VRV Systems
Engi-
AMERICAS
1645 Wallace Drive, Suite 110
Carrollton, TX75006
info@daikinac.com
www.daikinac.com
Aug. 2008
DACA EGVUSE09-07C_a AMERICAS

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EGVUSE09-07C_a

DACA EGVUSE09-07C DAIKIN AC (AMERICAS),

1.Explanations of P-H Diagram (Refrigerant Characteristics

2 VRV Systems Basic Operation Guide

2. Concept of Basic Refrigeration Cycle

VRV Systems Basic Operation Guide 3

3. Points of Refrigerant Control of VRV System

Gas pipe thermistor

Liquid pipe thermistor

4 VRV Systems Basic Operation Guide

3.2 Heating Operation

Load on total system changes.

Suction pipe thermistor

Operation Operation Stop

Gas pipe thermistor High pressure sensor

* Subcooled degree SC = (outdoor condensing temperature - indoor liquid pipe

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3.3 Compressor Capacity Control

-5.4F(-3C) Lower setting

Min Compressor operation

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3.4 Control of Electronic Expansion Valve

In Cooling Operation = Superheated Degree Control

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4. Control of Indoor Unit

Ex: When cooling

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Ex: When heating

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4.1.2 Thermostat control in Normal Operation

Tr < Preset temperature -1.8F (-1C)

In cooling operation Tr : Temperature detected by

Tr < Preset temperature +1.8F (+1C)

In heating operation Normal operation Thermostat OFF

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4.1.3 Thermostat control in Dry Mode Operation

Tr < Preset temperature -1.8F (-1C)

In cooling operation Tr : Temperature detected by

Tr < Preset temperature +1.8F (+1C)

In heating operation Normal operation Thermostat OFF

Set-point Return Air (when Return Air < = 75)

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4.2 Drain (Condensate) Pump Control

(2) When the float switch is actuated during thermostat OFF:

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4.3 Indoor Coil Freeze Prevention Control

Example: Temperature is 23F, or less, for a total of 10 minutes.

Freeze prevention operation

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4.4 Hot Start Control (In Heating Operation Only)

Defrost ending or oil return ending Hot start ending conditions

Hot start control Hot start in progress

H/L remote Normal control

The fan is not OFF before initiating the hot start: LL

Remote controller Normal control

TH2: Temperature (F) detected with the gas thermistor

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4.5 Heater Control

4.5.1 Heater Control using Heat Pump Lockout Operation