EcoRenovator  

Go Back   EcoRenovator > Improvements > Geothermal & Heat Pumps
Advanced Search
 


Blog 60+ Home Energy Saving Tips Recent Posts Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 09-02-19, 09:08 PM   #21
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default

I think the indoor unit uses an AC motor on some of these M/S systems. My Sanyo uses a DC 280 volts, 47W brushless in the indoor fan. At least that's what the label says on the replacement motor.

But the two motors in the outdoor unit (fan & compressor) have their own DC controllers.
I think they might work like the brushless motors used in RC airplanes. (but don't quote me on that)! https://youtu.be/bCEiOnuODac
Anyways, both motors use feed-back from some type of speed (RPM) sensors to control their speeds, and the main-board CPU sets those speeds based on feed-back signals from the outdoor & indoor unit temperature sensors and the indoor thermostat.

In other words, it's not simple to run the hardware without some smart firmware..
I would like to learn more about how these things work, but I've got way too much other stuff on my plate these days.

Cheers,
Rich

__________________
My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits
EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..
Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Ad Management by RedTyger
Inactive Reminders By Icora Web Design