ARTG24/30/36LHTDP - AOTG24LBCA / AOTG30/36LBTA Single Phase Duct R410A Units

Freshdesk Solution Article - Technical Support Step-by-Step Phone Instructions
Safety position: This guide is for technical support coaching of licensed and competent service personnel only. Before live testing, confirm the person onsite is authorised, has PPE and suitable test equipment. For power-off tests, isolate supply and wait before touching electrical components. Do not instruct a customer or unqualified person to remove covers or perform electrical tests.

1. Document scope

AreaDetails
Indoor modelsARTG24LHTDP, ARTG30LHTDP, ARTG36LHTDP
Outdoor modelsAOTG24LBCA, AOTG30LBTA, AOTG36LBTA
System typeR410A single phase inverter duct / slim duct support guide.
Core electrical focusOutdoor L-N supply, reverse transfer at terminal 1-3, forward transfer at terminal 2-3, CN14 remote supply check.
PurposeFreshdesk-ready call guide with linked flowcharts, component tests, expected readings and ticket evidence requirements.

2. Error code quick reference

CodeManual fault descriptionPhone support action / linked test
E:11Serial communication errorE:11 communication split flow
E:12Wired remote controller communication error3 wire remote controller check
E:15Automatic airflow adjustment errorIndoor fan / airflow adjustment
E:18External communication errorExternal I/O communication
E:23Combination errorModel combination check
E:26 / E:29Address / connection unit number errorRC group / address check
E:32Indoor PCB model information errorEEPROM / controller PCB
E:33 / E:39Indoor fan motor power / consumption errorIndoor fan / power PCB
E:3AIndoor communication circuit wired remote controller errorRemote communication PCB
E:41 / E:42Indoor room / heat exchanger thermistor errorThermistor testing
E:51Indoor unit fan motor errorIndoor fan motor
E:53Drain pump errorDrain / float switch
E:62 / E:63Outdoor PCB model / inverter errorOutdoor PCB / inverter checks
E:64Active filter voltage / PFC circuit errorActive filter / PFC flow
E:65IPM error / trip terminal LIPM / trip terminal flow
E:71 / E:72 / E:73 / E:74 / E:77Outdoor thermistor errorsOutdoor thermistor testing
E:84Current sensor errorCurrent sensor / filter PCB
E:86Pressure sensor / high pressure switch errorPressure sensor / high pressure switch
E:94Over current / trip detectionOver current flow
E:95Compressor control errorCompressor control flow
E:97Outdoor unit fan motor errorOutdoor fan motor
E:994-way valve error4-way valve
E:A1 / E:A3 / E:A5Discharge temp / compressor temp / low pressureDischarge temp / low pressure

3. Quick map

Symptom / error familyMost likely areaJump to
No operation / remote blankSingle phase supply, indoor PCB remote supply, Y1/Y2/Y3 wiringRemote check
E:11Indoor/outdoor serial communication: reverse AC90-270 V at 1-3, forward AC30-130 V at 2-3Communication split flow
E:12 / remote commsY1/Y2/Y3 signal and indoor PCB CN14 remote supply3 wire remote flow
Thermistor errorsConnector, resistance and PCB 5 V supplyThermistors
Fan errorsFan rotation, obstruction, motor short, PCB output voltageIndoor fan / Outdoor fan
Inverter / IPM / overcurrentActive filter, transistor PCB, fan/airflow, compressorE:64 / E:65 / E:94
Compressor controlCompressor motor control / harness / transistor PCBCompressor flow
Refrigerant protection3-way valve, EEV/strainer, fan/heat exchanger, thermistor, chargeDischarge/compressor temp

4. GREAT-style linked flowcharts

E:11 communication split flow - ARTG24/30/36LHTDP duct

E:11 serial communication error or no indoor / outdoor communication
Reverse transfer / outdoor signal path
Is AC90-270 V present at terminal 1-3?
YES
Outdoor reverse signal is present. Check field cable, noise, earthing and indoor receiving side.
Forward transfer / indoor signal path
Is AC30-130 V present at terminal 2-3?
YES
Indoor forward signal is present. Check wiring integrity, noise/earth and outdoor receiving side.
NO
Indoor controller PCB becomes suspect only after wiring, supply and external-noise checks are proven.
Useful linked checks
Important split: Reverse transfer is terminal 1-3 with AC90-270 V. Forward transfer is terminal 2-3 with AC30-130 V. Do not approve boards until supply, wiring, external noise/earthing and loading checks are documented.

3 wire remote controller communication check flow

Wired remote communication error / no operation / remote signal check
Y1-Y3 is 12 VDC
no less than 11.4 VDC
Remote has controller power. Continue to Y2 signal checks.
Y1-Y3 is 0 VDC
Check CN14 terminal 1-3 on the indoor controller PCB. Manual reference is DC13 V supply to remote control.
Y1-Y3 below 11.4 VDC
Check cable length, poor joints, wrong polarity, damaged controller cable or loaded indoor PCB supply.
Remove Y2 from the remote, keep conductor safe, then test between remote terminal Y2 and Y3
Remote Y2-Y3 fluctuates 7-11 / 7-12 VDC pulse
Remote is producing signal. Continue to field cable signal check.
No pulse at remote Y2-Y3
Remote controller likely defective after confirming 12 VDC supply is correct.
Test between disconnected Y2 wire going to indoor unit and Y3 COM
Field Y2-Y3 fluctuates 7-11 / 7-12 VDC pulse
Indoor PCB is returning signal. Reconnect Y2. If communication still fails, inspect terminals, cable shielding/noise and controller condition.
No pulse on field Y2 wire
Check open cable / short to COM / incorrect terminal. If wiring is sound, suspect indoor controller PCB.
Record in ticket: Y1-Y3 supply voltage, remote Y2-Y3 pulse result, disconnected field Y2-to-Y3 pulse result, cable condition and CN14 1-3 voltage.

E:64 active filter / PFC voltage error flow

PFC circuit error on ARTG24 or active filter voltage error on ARTG30/36
Check external cause at indoor and outdoor: voltage drop, momentary power failure, noise and grounding
Check connector condition: removed connector, erroneous connection or open cable
ARTG30/36: check active filter module
ARTG30/36: check transistor PCB / IPM
If checks do not improve the symptom, main PCB becomes suspect
External cause found
Correct supply/noise/earthing issue and retest before replacing parts.
Connector/wiring issue
Correct connector or wiring and reset power.
Active filter abnormal
Replace active filter module after test result is recorded.
Transistor PCB abnormal
Replace transistor PCB after test result is recorded.
Important: Record L-N voltage, grounding/noise check, active filter result and transistor PCB result before main PCB approval.

E:65 IPM / trip terminal L error flow

ARTG24 trip terminal L or ARTG30/36 IPM abnormal current protection
Confirm error history and whether the fault occurs on compressor start or after running
Check L-N supply and external causes: voltage drop, poor earth, noise or momentary power issue
Check electrical component connectors, terminals, incorrect connection or open cable
ARTG30/36: check outdoor fan operation, heat exchanger condition and ambient recirculation
Check compressor winding resistance and compressor terminal connection
ARTG30/36: check transistor PCB / IPM
Supply/noise issue found
Correct supply, earthing or external noise issue and retest.
Connector issue found
Correct removed connector, loose terminal or mis-wiring and reset power.
Compressor abnormal
Escalate as compressor fault after values are recorded.
IPM abnormal
Replace transistor PCB after IPM readings are recorded.
Important: E:65 differs by model. ARTG24 points to main PCB; ARTG30/36 requires connections, outdoor fan/heat exchanger, compressor and transistor PCB checks before main PCB.

E:94 over current / trip detection flow

Overcurrent protection after inverter compressor start processing completed
Check outdoor fan operation, outdoor heat exchanger, air passages and ambient temperature
Check whether discharged air is being sucked back into the outdoor unit
ARTG30/36: check transistor PCB / IPM
If checks do not improve symptom, main PCB becomes suspect
If main PCB does not improve symptom, compressor becomes suspect
Airflow / heat exchanger issue
Clear obstruction, clean coil or correct recirculation before parts are replaced.
IPM abnormal
Replace transistor PCB after readings are recorded.
Main PCB suspected
Recommend main PCB only after airflow/fan/IPM evidence is documented.
Compressor suspected
Recommend compressor only after previous checks and main PCB sequence are completed.
Important: Prove outdoor airflow, fan operation, heat exchanger condition and ambient/recirculation before PCB or compressor recommendation.

E:95 compressor control error flow

Compressor rotor position / compressor control error repeated within 40 seconds
Turn unit on and confirm whether abnormal compressor noise is present
Isolate supply and visually inspect compressor harness cable, compressor terminals and main PCB / transistor PCB connections
Check compressor winding resistance U-V, V-W and U-W and record values
ARTG30/36: check transistor PCB / IPM
If connection and winding checks are normal but the error remains, main PCB then compressor sequence becomes suspect
Abnormal compressor noise present
Record noise evidence and consider compressor fault after wiring and winding checks.
Harness burnt, loose, open or miswired
Repair or replace affected harness or terminal connection, then reset power and retest.
Compressor winding abnormal
Escalate as compressor fault after values are recorded.
IPM abnormal
Replace transistor PCB after readings are recorded.
Important: Do not replace compressor or PCB without recording compressor winding resistance and harness condition.

E:A1 discharge temperature / E:A3 compressor temperature flow

Discharge temperature 110C protection or compressor temperature protection during operation
Primary check: suspect refrigerant leak / insufficient refrigerant first
Check 3-way valve is fully open: gas side in cooling, liquid side in heating as applicable
Check EEV operation / coil resistance, capillary / strainer restriction and temperature difference across strainer
Check outdoor fan operation and heat exchanger for foreign matter / blocked fins / recirculation
Check discharge or compressor temperature thermistor value and DC 5 V PCB supply
Check refrigerant amount / leak test
Leak or insufficient refrigerant found
Repair leak, pressure test, evacuate and weigh in charge as required.
3-way valve closed / not fully open
Open valve fully and re-test operation.
EEV / capillary / strainer issue
Confirm coil resistance, start-up noise, operation and temperature difference across restriction.
Thermistor abnormal
Replace thermistor or repair harness only after value is confirmed against temperature.
All checks pass but fault remains
Main PCB/inverter control becomes suspect after refrigerant, valves, EEV, airflow and thermistor are proven.
Important: Treat E:A1/E:A3 as a refrigerant and system-condition fault first.

E:A5 low pressure error flow

Low pressure protection
Check 3-way valve is fully open
Check outdoor ambient and whether low pressure values are plausible
Check outdoor fan operation, obstruction, recirculation and heat exchanger condition
Check EEV operation and strainers for clogging
Check pressure sensor / high pressure switch characteristics and refrigerant amount
Valve closed / restricted
Open valve fully, correct restriction and retest.
Ambient / airflow issue
Correct operating conditions, airflow, fan operation or blocked coil before replacing parts.
EEV / strainer issue
Check EEV coil, start-up noise, voltage and temperature difference across strainer.
Sensor / switch issue
Confirm pressure switch/sensor operation before PCB recommendation.
Refrigerant leak / undercharge
Repair leak, pressure test, evacuate and weigh in charge.
Important: Low pressure faults must be proven with valve position, airflow, EEV/strainer, sensor/switch and refrigerant evidence.

5. Step-by-step phone support SOPs

SOP 1 - Intake and safety gate

  1. Confirm caller name, company, site address, indoor model/serial and outdoor model/serial.
  2. Confirm exact complaint: error code, operating mode, when it occurs and whether it is repeatable.
  3. Confirm safety: no burning smell, water ingress, damaged wiring, repeated breaker trips or refrigerant odour.
  4. Confirm tools: multimeter with AC/DC volts, resistance and diode test.
  5. If caller is not qualified or cannot identify terminals safely, stop at non-invasive checks and arrange authorised attendance.

SOP 2 - E:11 indoor/outdoor serial communication

  1. Reset power and confirm if E:11 returns.
  2. Check external causes such as poor earth, noise or equipment causing harmonic wave near power cable.
  3. Check interconnect and control unit connections for loose connector, open cable or mis-wiring.
  4. Check outdoor supply: expected AC198-264 V at outdoor terminal L-N.
  5. Reverse transfer signal: outdoor terminal 1-3 expected AC90-270 V.
  6. Forward transfer signal: outdoor terminal 2-3 expected AC30-130 V.
  7. For reverse abnormal: check outdoor fan motor. ARTG30/36 also check active filter, transistor PCB/IPM and filter PCB CN110.
  8. For forward abnormal: replace controller PCB after wiring, supply and noise are proven.

SOP 3 - 3 wire remote signal test

  1. Confirm Y1 = 12 V/red, Y2 = signal/white, Y3 = COM/black.
  2. Measure Y1 to Y3: expected 12 VDC, no less than 11.4 VDC.
  3. CN14 terminal 1-3 is remote power supply; manual reference is DC13 V.
  4. Remove Y2 from remote. Measure remote Y2 to Y3: expected fluctuating 7-11 / 7-12 VDC pulse.
  5. Measure disconnected Y2 wire going to indoor unit to Y3: expected fluctuating 7-11 / 7-12 VDC pulse.
  6. If no 12 V supply, check indoor PCB remote power supply. If remote has supply but no Y2 pulse, suspect remote. If field Y2 has no return pulse, check cable and indoor PCB.

SOP 4 - Thermistor testing

  1. Check connector is not loose, removed, miswired or open.
  2. Disconnect thermistor and measure resistance out of circuit. Compare to actual bulb temperature.
  3. Indoor room thermistor rough values: 0C 33.6 kΩ, 5C 25.9 kΩ, 10C 20.2 kΩ, 15C 15.8 kΩ, 20C 12.5 kΩ, 25C 10.0 kΩ, 30C 8.0 kΩ, 35C 6.5 kΩ, 40C 5.3 kΩ, 45C 4.35 kΩ, 50C 3.59 kΩ.
  4. Indoor heat exchanger thermistor rough values: 0C 176 kΩ, 5C 134 kΩ, 10C 103 kΩ, 15C 80.3 kΩ, 20C 62.9 kΩ, 25C 49.7 kΩ, 30C 39.6 kΩ, 35C 31.7 kΩ, 40C 25.6 kΩ, 45C 20.8 kΩ, 50C 17.1 kΩ.
  5. Outdoor 5 V checks: AOTG24 discharge CN71:3-4, compressor CN73:1-3, heat exchanger CN71:1-2, outdoor CN70:1-3. AOTG30/36 discharge CN63:1-3, compressor CN64:1-3, heat exchanger CN65:1-3, outdoor CN62:1-3.
  6. With thermistor removed, PCB supply should be DC5.0 V.

SOP 5 - Indoor fan motor testing

  1. Power off. Rotate fan by hand and check obstruction, bearing lock, dropped fan or casing contact.
  2. Check ambient temperature around the motor.
  3. Circuit-test between Vm and GND. If short-circuited below 300 kΩ, replace indoor fan motor and relevant controller/power PCB.
  4. For E:15 automatic airflow adjustment, confirm fan reaches target speed within 2 minutes and no input power abnormality is detected.
  5. Record fan rotation, motor reading, connector condition and PCB decision.

SOP 6 - Outdoor fan motor testing

  1. Power off. Rotate fan by hand and check obstruction, bearing lock, fan guard contact or damaged fan.
  2. Check ambient temperature around the motor.
  3. Circuit-test between Vm and GND. If short-circuited below 300 kΩ, replace outdoor fan motor and main PCB where required.
  4. Output reference from component training: Red-Black 240-400 VDC and White-Black 15 VDC ±1.5 V where applicable.
  5. On E:11 reverse faults, abnormal outdoor fan motor can load the signal path.

SOP 7 - EEV and strainer testing

  1. Check EEV connector for loose connector or open cable.
  2. Common coil check: Yellow-Red, Orange-Red, Blue-Red, White-Red = 46 Ω ±4 Ω at 20C.
  3. Remove connector and check PCB drive voltage: expected DC12 V.
  4. Turn on power and listen/feel for EEV start-up operation noise.
  5. Check opening/closing effect by temperature difference. Closed valve creates inlet/outlet temperature difference; open valve has no temperature difference.
  6. A temperature difference across strainer suggests clogging.

SOP 8 - Compressor testing

  1. Check compressor terminal connection and main PCB / transistor PCB connection for loose or incorrect wiring.
  2. Check winding resistance between U-V, V-W and U-W and record all three values. Treat 0 Ω, infinity or imbalance as abnormal.
  3. If compressor does not start or stops soon, check gas pipe valve open, refrigerant leak, strainer clogging and harness condition.
  4. Follow manual sequence for PCB / transistor PCB and then compressor.

SOP 9 - Active filter module

  1. Use for ARTG30/36 E:64 active filter voltage error and E:11 reverse transfer abnormal signal follow-on.
  2. Check voltage drop, momentary power failure, defective contact, noise and grounding.
  3. Check connector condition: removed connector, erroneous connection or open cable.
  4. Check active filter module using service parts method. If abnormal, replace active filter.
  5. If active filter is normal, continue to transistor PCB/IPM then main PCB.

SOP 10 - Transistor PCB / IPM

  1. Use for ARTG30/36 E:63, E:64, E:65, E:94 and E:95.
  2. Confirm L-N supply is within range before board approval.
  3. Inspect transistor PCB connections and harnesses for loose connectors, corrosion, open cable or burn marks.
  4. Check compressor winding and outdoor fan motor loading before recommending transistor PCB.
  5. Attach photos and readings to ticket before approval.

SOP 11 - Pressure sensor / high pressure / low pressure

  1. Check pressure sensor or high pressure switch connector and wiring condition.
  2. High pressure switch reference: contact changes at approximately 4.2 ±0.1 MPa and returns at approximately 3.2 ±0.15 MPa.
  3. For A5, check valve position, ambient, outdoor fan, EEV/strainer and refrigerant amount before sensor or PCB replacement.
  4. Record pressure, mode, pipe temperatures, sensor/switch reading and refrigerant evidence.

SOP 12 - Drain / float switch

  1. Check float switch operation and any blockage by dust.
  2. Remove float switch and check ON/OFF switching operation by meter.
  3. Check CN9 and shorted / pinched wire.
  4. Check drain hose for clogging, traps or poor fall.
  5. If checks are normal and drainage error remains, controller PCB becomes suspect.

SOP 13 - Address / model combination / RC group setup

  1. Check model combination: indoor and outdoor unit must be correct.
  2. Check RC group wiring and remote address setting.
  3. Check mixed automatic and manual address settings in one RC group.
  4. Check duplicated remote controller address in one RC group.
  5. Correct settings, reset power and retest before PCB approval.

SOP 14 - External I/O communication

  1. Check connection between controller PCB and external I/O PCB.
  2. Check connector condition on external I/O PCB and controller PCB.
  3. If connection is normal and fault remains, replace external I/O PCB first.
  4. If condition does not change after external I/O PCB, replace controller PCB.

SOP 15 - EEPROM / indoor model information

  1. Reset power and confirm if E:32 returns.
  2. Check all indoor electrical connectors for loose connector or incorrect wiring.
  3. Check PCB for shortage, corrosion or water damage.
  4. Check external cause such as poor earth or harmonic noise near power cable.
  5. If checks do not improve symptom, replace controller PCB.

SOP 16 - Outdoor PCB model information

  1. Reset power and confirm if E:62 returns.
  2. Check temporary voltage drop, momentary open circuit and grounding.
  3. Check there are no related control cables routed near power line causing noise.
  4. If checks do not improve symptom, replace outdoor main PCB.

SOP 17 - 4-way valve

  1. Check connector is fitted, not miswired and no open cable.
  2. Check relevant thermistors are fitted in holders and not pinched or reading incorrectly.
  3. Check solenoid coil / valve operation where accessible.
  4. Check valve position by piping temperature difference.
  5. If checks pass and error remains, board control becomes suspect.

SOP 18 - Current sensor

  1. Reset power and confirm if E:84 returns.
  2. Check external causes: voltage drop, momentary open circuit, noise and grounding.
  3. Check outdoor connectors, terminal tightness, miswiring and open cables.
  4. ARTG24: main PCB suspect if checks do not improve. ARTG30/36: filter PCB first, then main PCB if symptom remains.

6. Ticket evidence checklist

Evidence requiredDetails to record
Model and serialIndoor and outdoor model/serial, controller type and exact error display.
Safety and site conditionWho is onsite, licence/competency confirmation, power isolation status, access limitations, water ingress/burning smell/short circuit risk.
Electrical readingsL-N supply voltage, reverse/forward communication readings, remote Y1/Y2/Y3 readings, fan motor Vm/GND result, PCB 5 V / 12 V / 13 V checks.
Component readingsThermistor kΩ and measured temperature, EEV coil Ω, compressor winding Ω, transistor PCB/IPM observations, active filter result.
Refrigeration evidenceValve positions, operating mode, ambient, fan operation, coil condition, pressures, leak test, strainer temperature difference, weighed charge details.
Approval decisionState what has been proven before recommending motor, thermistor, compressor, active filter, transistor PCB/IPM, main PCB, controller PCB, power PCB or communication PCB.