Midea R32 M thermal Arctic Mono fault EA

Discharge pipe temperature sensor error

Heat pump

What it means

Discharge pipe temperature sensor error (serial number 11), sensor Tp. Displayed on user interface and refrigerant system main PCB.

Likely causes

  1. Sensor Tp disconnected, sensor malfunction, wiring break, PCB connection issue
  2. Discharge temperature lower than suction temperature for more than 5 minutes
  3. Possible compressor malfunction
  4. Refrigerant migration/flooding
  5. Faulty temperature sensor
  6. Sensor Tp fault
  7. Sensor wiring fault
  8. Hydronic box main PCB fault
  9. Damaged cables between hydronic box main PCB and outdoor unit main PCB
  10. Outdoor unit main PCB fault
  11. Incorrect or abnormal input power supply (N or L)
  12. Sensor not connected properly
  13. Sensor short-circuited
  14. Sensor resistance inconsistent with characteristics table
  15. Pressure sensor failure
  16. High pressure side blockage
  17. Air side heat exchanger, fan or air outlet dirt/blockage
  18. Water side heat exchanger, water piping, circulator pump or water flow switch dirt/blockage
  19. Discharge temperature exceeding 105°C indicating high compressor load or high ambient/system conditions
  20. Insufficient refrigerant caused by refrigerant leakage
  21. Low pressure side blocked by crushed or bent pipe, blocked EXV, or dirty filter
  22. Poor air side heat exchanger heat exchange in heating or DHW mode
  23. Insufficient water flow rate in cooling mode
  24. Outdoor main PCB fault (last resort)

Where to start

  1. Check sensor Tp connection, measure sensor resistance, verify wiring continuity, test sensor response
  2. Compare discharge temperature (Tp) to suction temperature (Th)
  3. Check compressor operation

The full answer, free

  • 68 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 66), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate the outdoor unit and any backup heater, and give the inverter capacitors time to discharge before you open the electrics. Anything on the refrigerant circuit needs F-gas certification.

From the Midea manual for the R32 M thermal Arctic Mono. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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