SPLIT-TYPE, HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONERS June 2009 No. OCH410 REVISED EDITION-B TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL R410A / R22 Indoor unit [model names] [Service Ref.] Revision: • PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU- PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH ER2.TH are added in PLFY-P08NCMU-E REVISED EDITION-B. PLFY-P08NCMU-E • Some descriptions have been modified.
TECHNICAL CHANGES PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-E PLFY-P15NCMU-ER2.TH • The following functions of CONTROLLER BOARD (C.B) have been changed. * Initial setting of auto restart function Not effective → effective (SW1-9 OFF → ON) * External heating control change PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E...
FEATURES Models Cooling capacity / Heating capacity PLFY-P08NCMU-E 8,000 / 9,000 Btu/h PLFY-P12NCMU-E 12,000 / 13,500 Btu/h PLFY-P15NCMU-E 15,000 / 17,000 Btu/h Indoor Unit 1. PERFECT PANEL SIZE The brand new 22-7/16 inch PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU-E models are slim, attractive, yet poweful units. PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU-E’s size and shape, which perfectly match 2-by-2 ceilings, and its lighter weight of 34 lbs (PLFY-P08NCMU-E) make installation even easier and more convenient.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Indoor (Main) Unit Filter Removes dust and pollutants from return air. Horizontal Air Outlet Sets horizontal airflow automatically during cooling or dehumidifying. Grille Auto Air Swing Vane Disperses airflow up and down and adjusts the angle of airflow direction.
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Wired remote controller Display Section Day-of-Week “Sensor” indication For purposes of this explanation, Shows the current day of the week. Displayed when the remote controller all parts of the display are shown sensor is used. as lit. During actual operation, only the relevant items will be lit.
4-2. NOISE CRITERION CURVES PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH NOTCH SPL(dB) LINE NOTCH SPL(dB) LINE PLFY-P08NCMU-E High High PLFY-P12NCMU-E Medium Medium PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH NC-70 NC-70 NC-60 NC-60 NC-50 NC-50 NC-40 NC-40 NC-30 NC-30 APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE THRESHOLD OF THRESHOLD OF HEARING FOR HEARING FOR NC-20 NC-20 CONTINUOUS...
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4-3. ELECTRICAL PARTS SPECIFICATIONS Model PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH Symbol PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-E PLFY-P15NCMU-E PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH Parts name Thermistor (Room temperature TH21 Resistance 30 F/15.8k , 50 F/9.6k , 70 F/6.0k , 80 F/4.8k , 90 F/3.9k , 100 F/3.2k detection) Thermistor (Pipe temperature TH22...
4-WAY AIR FLOW SYSTEM 5-1. FRESH AIR INTAKE (Location for installation) At the time of installation, use the duct holes (cut out) located at the positions shown in following diagram, as and when required. Fresh air intake hole diagram (Unit : inch) Fresh air intake 3 - 1/8 Burring hole...
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5-4. FIXING HORIZONTAL VANE Horizontal vane of each air outlet can be fixed according to the environment where it is installed. Setting procedure 1) Turn off a main power supply (Turn off a breaker). 2) Disconnect the vane motor connector of the direction of the arrow with pressing the unlocking button as shown in figure below.
WIRING DIAGRAM PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-E PLFY-P15NCMU-E [LEGEND] SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME INDOOR CONTROLLER BOARD CAPACITOR (FAN MOTOR) CONNECTOR CN32 REMOTE SWITCH DRAIN PUMP CN41 HA TERMINAL-A DRAIN SENSOR CN51 CENTRALLY CONTROL DEW PREVENTION HEATER CN52 REMOTE INDICATION LINEAR EXPANSION VALVE FUSE FUSE (6.3A/250V) FAN MOTOR (WITH THERMAL FUSE)
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PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-ER2.TH (RED) (RED) Fig.1 Notes: <Fig.1> 1. At servicing for outdoor unit, always follow the wiring diagram of outdoor unit. MODELS 2. In case of using MA-Remote controller, please connect to TB15. (Remote controller wire is non-polar.) 3. In case of using M-NET, please connect to TB5. (Transmisson wire is non-polar.) 4.
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL INDOOR UNIT CONTROL 9-1. COOL OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT TIMER 2 Press the operation MODE button to display COOL. AFTER AFTER ERROR CODE FUNCTION û Fû C FILTER °F °C 3 Press the TEMP.
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From the preceding page Control modes Remarks Control details 3. Drain pump 3-1. Drain pump control • Always drain pump ON during the COOL and DRY mode operation. (Regardless of the thermo ON/ OFF) • When the operation mode has changed from the COOL or DRY to the others (including Stop), OFF the control after the drain pump ON for 3 minutes.
9-2. DRY OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT TIMER AFTER AFTER 2 Press the operation MODE button to display DRY. ERROR CODE FUNCTION û Fû C FILTER °F °C 3 Press the TEMP.
9-3. FAN OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2 Press the operation MODE button to display FAN. TIMER AFTER AFTER ERROR CODE FUNCTION û Fû C FILTER °F °C WEEKLY SIMPLE ONLY1Hr.
9-4. HEAT OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. 2 Press the operation MODE button to display HEAT. 3 Press the TEMP. button to set the desired temperature. TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT NOTE: The set temperature changes 1°F(2°F) when the button is TIMER AFTER...
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From the preceding page Control modes Control details Remarks 2-3. Thermo OFF mode 2. Fan When the thermoregulating function changes to OFF, the indoor fan operates in [Extra low]. 2-4. Heat defrosting mode The indoor fan stops. 3. Drain pump No drain pump operation However, when the control changes from COOL or DRY operation, the drain pump operates for 3 minutes.
9-5. AUTO OPERATION [AUTOMATIC COOL/HEAT CHANGE OVER OPERATION] <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2 Press the operation MODE button to display AUTO. TIMER AFTER AFTER ERROR CODE FUNCTION 3 Press the TEMP. button to set the desired temperature. û...
TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. HOW TO CHECK THE PARTS PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-E PLFY-P15NCMU-E PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-ER2.TH Parts name Check points Thermistor (TH21) Disconnect the connector then measure the resistance with a tester. (Room temperature (At the ambient temperature 50 F~86 F) detection) Thermistor (TH22) Normal...
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<Thermistor characteristic graph> < Thermistor for lower temperature > Room temperature thermistor(TH21) Thermistor for Liquid pipe temperature thermistor(TH22) lower temperature Gas pipe temperature thermistor(TH23) Thermistor R =15k' ± 3% Fixed number of B=3480 ± 2% Rt=15exp { 3480( 273+(t-32)/1.8 30_F 15.8k' 50_F 9.6k'...
<Output pulse signal and the valve operation> Output Output (Phase) Closing a valve : 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 Opening a valve : 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 The output pulse shifts in above order. •...
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10-2. FUNCTION OF DIP SWITCH is the switch position. Operation by switch Effective Switch Pole Function Remarks timing Thermistor <Room temperature Built-in remote controller Indoor unit Indoor controller board detection> position Filter clogging detection Provided Not provided <Initial setting> Filter cleaning 2,500h 100h Fresh air intake...
Effective Pole Operation by switch Remarks timing SW11 Indoor controller board 1s digit address SW12 SW11 How to set addresses <Initial setting> setting Example: If address is "3", remain SW12 SW12 SW11 (for over 10) at "0", and match SW11 (for 1 to 9) SW12 with "3".
10-3-2. Indoor controller board PLFY-P08NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P08NCMU-E PLFY-P12NCMU-E PLFY-P15NCMU-E CN2M CN3A Connect to the terminal block (TB5) Connect to the terminal block (TB15) (M-NET transmission connecting wire) (MA-Remote controller connecting wire) 24-30V DC (non-polar) Between 1 to 3 8.7-13V DC (Pin1 (+)) CN29 Pipe temperature detection/Gas (TH23)
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PLFY-P08NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P12NCMU-ER2.TH PLFY-P15NCMU-ER2.TH CN2M CN3A LED2 Connect to the terminal block (TB5) Connect to the terminal block (TB15) Power supply for (M-NET transmission connecting wire) (MA-Remote controller connecting wire) MA-Remote controller 24-30V DC (non-polar) Between 1 to 3 8.7-13V DC (Pin1 (+)) CN2D CN29 Connect to the indoor...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU-E.TH PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU-E Be careful when removing heavy parts. PLFY-P08/12/15NCMU-ER2.TH OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS&ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Removing the air intake grille Figure 1 (1) Slide the knob of air intake grille to the direction of the Air intake grille arrow 1 to open the air intake grille. (2) Remove the string hook from the panel to prevent the grille from dropping.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS&ILLUSTRATIONS 5. Removing the room temperature detection (TH21) Photo 4 Connectors (1) Remove the panel. (Refer to 3) (2) Pull out the room temperature detection from the drain pan. Drain plug Control box (3) Remove the 2 screws fixed to the control box cover, and remove the control box cover.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS&ILLUSTRATIONS 9. Removing the drain pump (DP) and drain sensor (DS) Photo 7 Lead wires (1) Remove the panel. (Refer to 3 ) (2) Remove the drain pan. (Refer to 6) Control (3) Remove the 2 screws fixed to the control box cover, and remove the control box cover.
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HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BLDG., 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN cCopyright 2006 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Distributed in Jun. 2009 No. OCH410 REVISED EDITION-B PDF 6 Distributed in Jul. 2007 No. OCH410 REVISED EDITION-A PDF 8 New publication, effective Jun. 2009 Distributed in Nov.