Line Mini-Split Heat Pump Series
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Protection

P8 Overcurrent Protection

LED

What it means

The controller has detected AC bus current exceeding the protection threshold and is limiting or reducing compressor frequency.

Special attention This protection typically occurs under high load conditions. It should not occur at low load or low ambient temperature. Protection priority is ranked after refrigeration overload (P4) and exhaust protection (P5).

Inspection path

1 Grid voltage (check for low voltage) → 2 System pressure (check for blockage) → 3 Outdoor unit controller

Diagnostic procedure

  1. Use a multimeter to check bus voltage. Low supply voltage is a common cause of overcurrent protection.
  2. Use a pressure gauge to check system pressure. Excessive pressure may indicate dirty blockage in the system.
  3. Replace the outdoor unit controller. If the unit returns to normal, the controller is faulty.

Tools

  • Multimeter
  • Pressure gauge

Frequent parts

  • Grid voltage
  • Outdoor unit controller
Safety Disconnect power at the breaker before opening any access panel. DC bus capacitors retain charge for up to 5 minutes after disconnect - verify with a meter before touching live components.
Sensor Reference 6

Internal temperature

15 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause shutdown errors in heating mode or startup failures in cooling mode.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause startup errors in heating mode or shutdown failures in cooling mode.
Triggers E1 Internal Temperature Sensor Error

External coil

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause frequent entry into defrost mode, illusory defrost cycles, or protection errors during cooling.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause defrost failures during heating or protection activation during cooling.
Triggers P4 Refrigeration Overload Protection E2 External Coil Sensor Error

Internal coil

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause high-pressure cold-blast protection during heating or frequent anti-freezing protection during cooling.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause frequent overheat protection during heating or overload protection during cooling.
Triggers P6 Indoor High Temperature Protection P7 Anti-Freezing Protection in Refrigeration Mode E3 Internal Coil Sensor Error

Exhaust

50 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected exhaust temperature reads lower than actual. The system may fail to activate protection when exhaust temperature is genuinely dangerous.
Too-low resistance Detected exhaust temperature reads higher than actual. The unit enters high exhaust temperature protection frequently, compressor frequency threshold rises, leading to unwanted shutdowns. Example: installing a 20KΩ coil sensor in place of the 50KΩ exhaust sensor produces this behavior.
Triggers F4 Exhaust Sensor Error P5 Exhaust Protection

External temperature

15 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected outdoor temperature reads lower than actual, causing incorrect temperature-based control decisions.
Too-low resistance Detected outdoor temperature reads higher than actual, causing incorrect temperature-based control decisions.
Triggers F6 External Temperature Sensor Error

Recirculated

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Incorrect back temperature value affects electronic expansion valve adjustment and four-way valve position confirmation during heating.
Too-low resistance Incorrect back temperature value affects electronic expansion valve adjustment and four-way valve position confirmation during heating.
Triggers FA Recirculated Sensor Error