Issue:
Condenser Temperature Sensor Failure
Resolution:
| COND TEMP SENSOR FAILURE (CKT-1/CKT-2) |
- This diagnostic occurs when there is not a valid signal on the condenser temperature sensor input on the SCM (1U49) used on 20-30 ton units or the MCM (1U49) used on 40-60 ton units.
- The sensor has to be in the range of 55° F to 209° F (approximately 500,000 to 700 ohms).
- All IntelliPak chiller units ship with the condenser temperature sensor(s) as standard, located on the U-bend midway up on the condenser coil.
- 20-30 ton units only have one refrigeration circuit and one sensor.
- 40-130 ton units have two refrigeration circuits with a sensor on each circuit.
- This is an automatic reset diagnostic. The diagnostic will clear when the module measures a valid resistance.
Here are the steps for Intellipak Air-Cooled Chiller
Step #1 Wiring Error
- Verify the wiring between the Condenser Sensor and the SCM or MCM (1U49).
- Refer to unit schematics for wire numbers and connections.
- If the wiring checks good, proceed to the next step.
Step #1 Wiring Error
- Verify the wiring between the Condenser Sensor and the SCM or MCM (1U49).
- Refer to unit schematics for wire numbers and connections.
- If the wiring checks good, proceed to the next step.
Step #2 Sensor Checkout
- Disconnect the sensor wires from the SCM/MCM (1U49).
- Check the resistance reading of the sensor and wiring at the plug connector.
- Compare the resistance reading to the above chart.
- If the values are not correct, double check for wire errors.
- Replace sensor if none are found.
- If the values are correct, proceed to the next step.
| TEMPERATURE (F) | RESISTANCE (kW) | TEMPERATURE (F) | RESISTANCE (kW) |
| -40 | 346.1 | 71 | 11.60 |
| -30 | 241.7 | 72 | 11.31 |
| -20 | 170.1 | 73 | 11.03 |
| -10 | 121.4 | 74 | 10.76 |
| -5 | 103.0 | 75 | 10.50 |
| 0 | 87.56 | 76 | 10.25 |
| 5 | 74.65 | 77 | 10.00 |
| 10 | 63.80 | 78 | 9.76 |
| 15 | 54.66 | 79 | 6.53 |
| 20 | 46.94 | 80 | 9.30 |
| 25 | 40.40 | 85 | 8.25 |
| 30 | 34.85 | 90 | 7.33 |
| 35 | 30.18 | 100 | 5.82 |
| 40 | 26.22 | 105 | 5.21 |
| 45 | 22.85 | 110 | 4.66 |
| 50 | 19.96 | 1.20 | 3.76 |
| 55 | 17.47 | 130 | 3.05 |
| 60 | 15.33 | 140 | 2.50 |
| 65 | 13.49 | 150 | 2.05 |
| 66 | 13.15 | 160 | 1.69 |
| 67 | 12.82 | 170 | 1.40 |
| 68 | 12.50 | 180 | 1.17 |
| 69 | 12.19 | 190 | 0.985 |
| 70 | 11.89 | 200 | 0.830 |
Step #2 Sensor Checkout
- Disconnect the sensor wires from the SCM/MCM (1U49).
- Check the resistance reading of the sensor and wiring at the plug connector.
- Compare the resistance reading to the above chart.
- If the values are not correct, double check for wire errors.
- Replace sensor if none are found.
- If the values are correct, proceed to the next step.
| TEMPERATURE (F) | RESISTANCE (kW) | TEMPERATURE (F) | RESISTANCE (kW) |
| -40 | 346.1 | 71 | 11.60 |
| -30 | 241.7 | 72 | 11.31 |
| -20 | 170.1 | 73 | 11.03 |
| -10 | 121.4 | 74 | 10.76 |
| -5 | 103.0 | 75 | 10.50 |
| 0 | 87.56 | 76 | 10.25 |
| 5 | 74.65 | 77 | 10.00 |
| 10 | 63.80 | 78 | 9.76 |
| 15 | 54.66 | 79 | 6.53 |
| 20 | 46.94 | 80 | 9.30 |
| 25 | 40.40<./P> | 85 | 8.25 |
| 30 | 34.85 | 90 | 7.33 |
| 35 | 30.18 | 100 | 5.82 |
| 40 | 26.22 | 105 | 5.21 |
| 45 | 22.85 | 110 | 4.66 |
| 50 | 19.96 | 120 | 3.76 |
| 55 | 17.47 | 130 | 3.05 |
| 60 | 15.33 | 140 | 2.50 |
| 65 | 13.49 | 150 | 2.05 |
| 66 | 13.15 | 160 | 1.69 |
| 67 | 12.82 | 170 | 1.40 |
| 68 | 12.50 | 180 | 1.17 |
| 69 | 12.19 | 190 | 0.985 |
| 70 | 11.89 | 200 | 0.830 |
Step #3 SCM/MCM Checkout
- Connect a known resistance in the valid range to condenser sensor input to the SCM/MCM (1U49) directly.
- Using the Human Interface (1U65) check the status of the appropriate Condenser Temperature Sensor.
- If the diagnostic clears and the correct temperature is displayed, recheck wiring and sensor.
- If the Human Interface does not display the correct value with the resistor connected to the board, replace the SCM/MCM (1U49).
Step #3 SCM/MCM Checkout
- Connect a known resistance in the valid range to condenser sensor input to the SCM/MCM (1U49) directly.
- Using the Human Interface (1U65) check the status of the appropriate Condenser Temperature Sensor.
- If the diagnostic clears and the correct temperature is displayed, recheck wiring and sensor.
- If the Human Interface does not display the correct value with the resistor connected to the board, replace the SCM/MCM (1U49).
Facts:
- Intellipak Air-Cooled Chiller 20-60
Document Identifier: DOC-74382
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