TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL R407C/R410A Ceiling Suspended Series PCA Indoor unit NOTE: [Model names] [Service Ref.] • This manual does not cover PCA-RP2GA outdoor units. When serving PCA-RP2GA them, please refer to the PCA-RP2.5GA service manual No.OC261 PCA-RP2.5GA REVISED EDITION-B, PCA-RP3GA...
SAFETY PRECAUTION CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R407C Do not use the existing refrigerant piping. Use liquid refrigerant to charge the system. The old refrigerant and lubricant in the existing piping If gas refrigerant is used to seal the system, the composition contains a large amount of chlorine which may cause the of the refrigerant in the cylinder will change and performance lubricant deterioration of the new unit.
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[3] Service tools Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R407C refrigerant. Tool name Specifications Gauge manifold ·Only for R407C. ·Use the existing fitting SPECIFICATIONS. (UNF7/16) ·Use high-tension side pressure of 3.43MPa·G or over. Charge hose ·Only for R407C. ·Use pressure performance of 5.10MPa·G or over.
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CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R410A Use new refrigerant pipes. Do not use refrigerant other than R410A. In case of using the existing pipes for R22, be careful with If other refrigerant (R22 etc.) is used, chlorine in refrige- the followings.
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Unit Gravimeter [3] Service tools Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R410A refrigerant. Specifications Gauge manifold ·Only for R410A ·Use the existing fitting specifications . (UNF1/2) ·Use high-tension side pressure of 5.3MPa·G or over. Charge hose ·Only for R410A ·Use pressure performance of 5.09MPa·G or over.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Indoor Unit Left/right guide vanes Change the direction of airflow from the horizontal blower. Air outlet Long-life filter Removes dust and foreign matter from air coming in through the grille (Recommended cleaning interval : Approx, every 2,500 operating hours) Air intake Up/down guide vanes Intake grille...
Display In this display example on the bot- CENTRALLY CLOCK display tom left, a condition where all dis- CONTROLLED display play lamps light is shown for expla- The current time , start time and stop time can be displayed in ten second nation purposes although this differs This indicates when the unit is con- intervals by pressing the time switch...
SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Heat pump type (1) Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 16,000 18,800 Capacity 4,700(2,300~5,400) 5,500(2,500~6,600) 1.67 1.71 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V 0.09 Input 0.09 Running current 0.41 0.41...
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Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 24,200 27,300 Capacity 7,100(3,300~8,100) 8,000(3,500~10,200) 2.14 2.43 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V 0.12 Input 0.12 Running current 0.53 0.53 Starting current 1.27 1.27 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil...
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Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Item Cooling Heating Function 42,700 Btu/h 47,800 12,500(6,000~14,000) 14,000(6,000~16,000) Capacity PUHZ-RP5VHA PUHZ-RP5VHA 12,500(5,500~14,000) 14,000(5,000~16,000) Total input 3.89 4.34 Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.22 0.22 Running current 1.01 1.01 Starting current 2.20 2.20 External finish...
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4-2. Heat pump type (2) Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 18,300 21,200 Capacity 5,350 6,200 2.35 Total input 2.36 Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.09 0.09 Running current 0.41 0.41 1.20...
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Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Item Cooling Function Heating 25,400 Btu/h 31,200 Capacity 7,450 9,150 Total input 3.37 3.48 Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.12 0.12 Running current 0.53 0.53 Starting current 1.27 1.27 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil...
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Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Item Function Cooling Heating Btu/h 42,000 50,500 Capacity 12,300 14,800 4.91 5.11 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.22 0.22 Running current 1.01 1.01 Starting current 2.20 2.20 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil...
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4-3. Cooling type Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Item Function Cooling Btu/h 18,300 Capacity 5,350 2.35 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP2GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V 0.09 Input Running current 0.41 Starting current 1.20 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97...
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Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Item Function Cooling Btu/h 25,400 Capacity 7,450 3.37 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP3GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.12 Running current 0.53 Starting current 1.27 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil Fan(drive) x No.
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Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Item Function Cooling Btu/h 42,000 Capacity 12,300 4.91 Total input Service Ref. PCA-RP5GA Power supply(phase, cycle, voltage) Single phase, 50Hz, 220-230-240V Input 0.22 Running current 1.01 Starting current 2.20 External finish Munsell 0.70Y 8.59/0.97 Heat exchanger Plate fin coil Fan(drive) x No.
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5-2. PERFORMANCE CURVE PCA-RP•GA / PUHZ-RP•VHA PUHZ-RP•VHA Cooling performance curve(50Hz) Heating performance curve(50Hz) Correcting the capacity line influenced by frosting Not correcting the capacity line influenced by frosting INDOOR In some cases, heating operation cannot be conducted with the maximum D.B.(°C) INDOOR frequency in the area below the slanting line.
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Cooling only type Rating Conditions (ISO T1) PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA Service Ref. Cooling Cooling Cooling Cooling Cooling Cooling Mode Capacity 5350 6600 7450 9600 12300 14200 Input 2.35 2.62 3.37 3.62 4.91 5.89 Indoor unit Service Ref.
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5-6. NOISE CRITERION CURVES PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA NOTCH SPL(dB) LINE NOTCH SPL(dB) LINE High High PCA-RP3GA Med1 Med1 Med2 Med2 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...
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PCA-RP6GA NOTCH SPL(dB) LINE High Med1 Med2 NC-70 NC-60 NC-50 NC-40 NC-30 APPROXIMATE THRESHOLD OF HEARING FOR NC-20 CONTINUOUS NOISE 1000 2000 4000 8000 BAND CENTER FREQUENCIES, Hz ceiling unit about 1.4m MICROPHONE...
OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS INDOOR UNIT PCA-RP2GA Unit : mm NOTES: 1. Use M10 or W3/8 screws for anchor bolt. 2. Please be sure when installing the drain-up machine (option parts). Refrigerant pipe will be only upper drain pipe arrangement. 933 (suspension bolt pitch)
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PCA-RP2.5GA Unit : mm PCA-RP3GA NOTES: 1. Use M10 or W3/8 screws for anchor bolt. 2. Please be sure when installing the drain-up machine (option parts). Refrigerant pipe will be only upper drain pipe arrangement. 1240 (suspension bolt pitch) 1290 Electrical box 1214 (3/8F liquid)
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PCA-RP4GA Unit : mm NOTES: 1. Use M10 or W3/8 screws for anchor bolt. 2. Please be sure when installing the drain-up machine (option parts). Refrigerant pipe will be only upper drain pipe arrangement. 1240 (suspension bolt pitch) Electrical box 1214 (3/8F liquid) 1310...
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PCA-RP5GA Unit : mm PCA-RP6GA NOTES: 1. Use M10 or W3/8 screws for anchor bolt. 2. Please be sure when installing the drain-up machine (option parts). Refrigerant pipe will be only upper drain pipe arrangement. 1547(suspension bolt pitch) Electrical box (3/8F liquid) 1524 1620...
WIRING DIAGRAM PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME INDOOR POWER BOARD VANE MOTOR WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER BOARD(OPTION) FUSE(4A) DRAIN-UP MACHINE(OPTION) RECEIVING UNIT VARISTOR DRAIN SENSOR(OPTION) BUZZER TERMINAL BLOCK(INDOOR/OUTDOOR CONNECTING LINE) INDOOR CONTROLLER BOARD LED(RUN INDICATOR)
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM Unit : mm PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA Strainer Heat exchanger Refrigerant GAS pipe connection (Flare) Condenser/evaporator temperature thermistor (TH5) Refrigerant flow in cooling Refrigerant flow in heating Refrigerant LIQUID pipe connection (Flare) Pipe temperature thermistor/liquid...
TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. TROUBLESHOOTING <Error code display by self-diagnosis and actions to be taken for service (summary)> Present and past error codes are logged and displayed on the wired remote controller or controller board of outdoor unit. Actions to be taken for service and the inferior phenomenon reoccurrence at field are summarised in the table below. Check the contents below before investigating details.
Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the details of display 9-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS ACTION TABLE such as F, U, and other E. Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Countermeasure Cause 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor. Abnormality of room temperature thermistor (TH1) characteristics.
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Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Countermeasure Cause Freezing/overheating protection is (Cooling or drying mode) (Cooling or drying mode) working 1 Clogged filter (reduced airflow) 1 Check clogs of the filter. 1 Freezing protection (Cooling mode) 2 Short cycle of air path 2 Remove shields.
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Error Code Meaning of error code and detection method Countermeasure Cause Abnormality of pipe temperature ther- 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor. mistor / Condenser-Evaporator (TH5) characteristics For characteristics, refer to (P1) above. 2 Check contact failure of connector (CN29) 1 The unit is in three-minute resume pro- 2 Contact failure of connector on the indoor controller board.
9-3. TROUBLESHOOTING BY INFERIOR PHENOMENA Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the detail of remote controller. Phenomena Cause Countermeasure (1)LED2 on indoor controller board • When LED1 on indoor controller board is also off. 1 Power supply of 220~240V is not supplied to outdoor 1 Check the voltage of outdoor power is off.
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9-4. When wired remote controller or indoor unit micro computer troubles 1. If there is not any other wrong when trouble occurs, emergency operation starts as the indoor controller board switch (SWE) is set to ON. During the emergency operation the indoor unit is as follows; (1) Indoor fan high speed operation (2) Drain-up machine operation 2.
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9-5. HOW TO CHECK THE PARTS PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA Parts name Check points Room temperature Disconnect the connector then measure the resistance using a tester. thermistor (TH1) (Surrounding temperature 10:~30:) Pipe temperature thermistor (TH2) Normal Abnormal Refer to the next page for the details.
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15kΩ 9.6kΩ 6.3kΩ 5.4kΩ 4.3kΩ -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 3.0kΩ Temperature (:) 9-6.TEST POINT DIAGRAM 9-6-1. Power board PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA CN2S PCA-RP5GA Connect to the indoor controller – PCA-RP6GA board (CN2D) (12~16V DC) CN02...
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9-6-2. Indoor controller board PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA CN22 CN90 CN2D Connect to the terminal block(TB5) CN32 Connect to the wireless Connect to the indoor (Remote controller connecting wire) CN6V Connector remote controller board power board (CN2S) (10~16V DC)
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9-7. FUNCTIONS OF JUMPER WIRE Each function is controlled by the jumper wire on control p.c. board. For service parts, J11- J15 and J21-J24, DIP switches (SW1 and SW2) are equipped with jumper wire. (Marks in the table below) Jumper wire ( : Short : Open) DIP switch...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PCA-RP3GA OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS&ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Removing the air intake grille Figure 1 (1) Slide the intake grille holding knobs (at two locations) backward to open the intake grill. (2) When the intake grille left open, push the stoppers on the rear hinges (at two locations) to pull out the intake grille.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS&ILLUSTRATIONS 3. Removing the fan motor Photo 2 (1) Remove the intake grille. (2) Disconnect the fan motor connector. Motor guard Screws (3) Unscrew screws for removing the motor guard. Motor (4) Unscrew screws for removing the fan guard. (5) Remove the screw for removing the motor support at both Set screws left and right side.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS 6. Removing the vane motor Photo 4 Relay connector of Check (1) Remove the air intake grille. the pipe thermistor Screw panel (2) Remove the left side panel. (3) Remove the relay connector of vane motor. (4) Remove the electrical box. (5) Remove the screws of vane motor, then remove vane motor.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS 9. Removing the drain pan Photo 8 (1) Remove the air intake grille. (2) Remove the beam. (3) Remove the side panel (right and left). (4) Remove the under panel. Remove the screws of the right and left side drain pan. (5) Remove the insulation in centre of the drain pan, and after removing the screw, remove the drain pan.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS 12. Removing the heat exchanger. Photo 11 (1) Remove the air intake grille. (2) Remove the beam. (3) Remove the side panel (right and left). (4) Disconnect the relay connector. (5) Remove the under panel. (6) Remove the drain pan. Pipe (7) Unscrew the screw of the pipe cover, and remove the support...
PARTS LIST ELECTRICAL PARTS PCA-RP2GA PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA 1Hr. CENTRALLY CONTROLLED ON OFF ˚C CLOCK CHECK FILTER CHECK MODE ˚C TEST RUN STAND BY ERROR CODE DEFROST NOT AVAILABLE FUNCTION TEMP. ON/OFF FILTER CHECK TEST PAR-20MAA TIMER SET...
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STRUCTURAL PART PCA-RP2GA 11 12 Part number that is circled is not shown in the figure. ty/set Wiring Recom- Price Remarks mended Parts No. Parts Name Specifications Diagram (Drawing No.) PCA-RP2GA Unit Amount Q'ty Symbol R01 57N 666 S.PLATE-L R01 A15 500 L.L FILTER...
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STRUCTURAL PART PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA 11 12 13 Part number that is circled is not show in the figure. ty/set Price Wiring Recom- PCA-RP Remarks Parts No. Parts Name Specifications Diagram mended 2.5GA (Drawing No.) Unit Amount Symbol Q'ty R01 17J 662 LEFT SIDE PANEL R01 35J 662 LEFT SIDE PANEL...
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STRUCTURAL PART PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA Part number that is circled is not shown in the figure. ty/set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks Parts No. Specifications PCA-RP5GA Parts Name Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Unit Amount Symbol Q'ty PCA-RP6GA R01 35J 662 LEFT SIDE PANEL S.PLATE-L R01 35J 666 R01 A17 676...
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FAN AND HEATER PARTS PCA-RP2GA Part number that is circled is not shown in the figure. Recom- ty/set Wiring Price Remarks Parts No. Parts Name Specifications Diagram mended (Drawing No.) Amount Unit PCA-RP2GA Symbol Q'ty R01 17J 130 MOTOR LEG...
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FAN AND HEATER PARTS PCA-RP2.5GA PCA-RP3GA PCA-RP4GA Part number that is circled is not shown in the figure. ty/set Wiring Recom- Price Remarks PCA-RP Parts No. Specifications Diagram mended Parts Name (Drawing No.) 2.5GA Symbol Q'ty Unit Amount R01 29J 130 MOTOR LEG R01 35J 130 MOTOR LEG...
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FAN AND HEATER PARTS PCA-RP5GA PCA-RP6GA 17·18 Part number that is circled is not shown in the figure. ty/set Price Wiring Recom- Remarks Parts No. Parts Name Specifications PCA-RP mended Diagram (Drawing No.) Unit Symbol Q'ty Amount R01 29J 100 SHAFT R01 41J 130 MOTOR LEG...
OPTIONAL PARTS 12-1. TIMER Part No. PAC-SC32PTA (with set back function) Model Name Program timer 12-1-1. Program timer specifications Part name Program timer Parts No. PAC-SC32PTA Exterior dimensions (inch) 5-4/32 4-23/32 23/32 (130 120 18mm) Installation Wall mount Type of clock Quartz Clock accuracy 50 second / month at 25:...
12-1-3. How to connect program timer (1) Install the program timer next to the remote controller the same way as the remote controller is installed. (2) Connect the program timer and the remote controller with a 5-wire cable as shown in the figure below Connect to indoor unit NOTE:While the program timer is connected to the remote controller, the with 2-wire cable.
PCA-RP2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6GA HEAD OFFICE : MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG., 2-2-3, MARUNOUCHI,CHIYODA-KU TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN New publication, effective Jun. 2004. cCopyright 2004 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. Specifications subject to change without notice. Distributed in Jun. 2004. No. OC311 PDF 9...