SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
The outdoor unit control system has special functions. The following is an overview of the two-stage control functions:
Cooling and Heating Operation
The 286B/187B/289B/180B model utilizes either a standard 2-stage indoor thermostat or Evolution Communication User Interface. With a call for first stage cooling, the outdoor fan, reversing valve, and low stage compressor are energized. If low-stage cannot satisfy cooling demand, high-stage cooling is energized by the second stage of indoor thermostat or User Interface. After second stage is satisfied, the unit returns to low-stage operation until first stage is satisfied or until second stage is required again. When both first stage and second stage cooling are satisfied, the compressor will shut off. The reversing valve will remain energized until the control board power is removed or a call for heating in initiated. With a call for heating, the outdoor fan and compressor are energized. The compressor will operate in high or low stage operation, as needed to meet the heating demand. When the heating demand is satisfied, the compressor and fan will shut off. The reversing valve is de-energized in the heating mode.
NOTE: When two-stage unit is operating at low-stage, system vapor (suction) pressure will be higher than a standard single-stage system or high-stage operation.
NOTE: Outdoor fan motor will continue to operate for one minute after compressor shuts off, when outdoor ambient is greater than or equal to 100°F. This reduces pressure differential for easier starting on next cycle.
NOTE: If unit has not operated within the past 12 hours, or following a unit power-up, upon the next thermostat high- or low-stage demand, unit operates for a minimum of 5 minutes in high-stage.
On models with non-communicating (non-Evolution) systems, with first stage of cooling, Y1 and O are powered on; and with second stage of cooling, Y1, Y2, and O are on. For these systems, with first stage of heating Y1 is on and for second stage of heating, Y1 and Y2 are on. When the reversing valve is energized, O is powered on.
Communication and Status Function Lights For Evolution Control only, Green communications (COMM) Light
A green LED (COMM light) on the outdoor board indicates successful communication with the other system products. The green LED will remain OFF until communication is established. Once a valid command is received, the green LED will turn ON continuously. If no communication is received within 2 minutes, the LED will be turned OFF until the next valid communication.
Amber Status Light
An amber colored STATUS light is used to display the operation mode and fault codes as specified in the troubleshooting section. See Table 21 for codes and definitions.
NOTE: Only one code will be displayed on the outdoor unit control board (the most recent, with the highest priority).
Utility Interface With Evolution Control
The utility curtailment relay should be wired between R and Y2 connections on the control board for Evolution Communicating Systems only (see Fig. 49.) This input allows a power utility device to interrupt compressor operation during peak load periods. When the utility sends a signal to shut the system down, the User Interface will display, “Curtailment Active”.
Compressor Operation on 289B/180B Models:
The basic scroll design has been modified with the addition of an internal unloading mechanism that opens a bypass port in the first compression pocket, effectively reducing the displacement of the scroll. The opening and closing of the bypass port is controlled by an internal electrically operated solenoid.
The modulated scroll uses a single step of unloading to go from full capacity to approximately 67% capacity. A single speed, high efficiency motor continues to run while the scroll modulates between the two capacity steps. Modulation is achieved by venting a portion of the gas in the first suction pocket back to the low side of the compressor, thereby reducing the effective displacement of the compressor. Full capacity is achieved by blocking these vents, thus increasing the displacement to 100%. A DC solenoid in the compressor controlled by a rectified 24 volt AC signal in the external solenoid plug moves the slider ring that covers and uncovers these vents. The vent covers are arranged in such a manner that the compressor operates at approximately 67% capacity when the solenoid is not energized and 100% capacity when the solenoid is energized.
The loading and unloading of the two step scroll is done “on the fly” without shutting off the motor between steps.
NOTE: 67% compressor capacity translates to approximately 80% cooling or heating capacity at the indoor coil. The compressor will always start unloaded and stay unloaded for five seconds even when the thermostat is calling for high stage.
Fan Motor
Fan motor rotates the fan blade that either draws or blows air through outdoor coil to exchange heat between refrigerant and air. Motors are totally enclosed to increase reliability. This also eliminates need for rain shield.
!WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Turn off all power to unit before servicing or replacing fan motor. Be sure unit main power switch is turned off.
The bearings are permanently lubricated; therefore, no oil ports are provided.
For suspected electrical failures, check for loose or faulty electrical connections, or defective fan-motor capacitor. Fan motor is equipped with thermal overload device in motor windings which may open under adverse operating conditions. Allow time for motor to cool so device can reset. Further checking of motor can be done with an ohmmeter. Set scale on R X 1 position; check for continuity between three leads. Replace motors that show an open circuit in any of the windings. Place 1 lead of ohmmeter on each motor lead. At same time, place other ohmmeter lead on motor case (ground). Replace any motor that shows resistance to ground, signs of arcing, burning, or overheating.
Located above the compressor is a single-speed fan motor and fan. The 180B/289B air conditioner and heat pump models use the ECM variable speed fan motor.
