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Roman Baugh
Приєднався 22 кві 2021
Service Checker 4 Data - Where is it?
In this video, I walk you through the process of locating and managing Service Checker 4 data on your laptop. I cover the specific file formats required, such as .DAS for raw data, and explain how to avoid common pitfalls like dealing with zip files. I also demonstrate how to create shortcuts for easier access and highlight the importance of sending the correct file types. Please make sure to follow along and let me know if you have any questions!
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4 Pipe VRF Systems - Wait That’s a Thing?
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In this video, I’m breaking down the complexities of older VRV systems, specifically focusing on the VRV3 and VRV2 models. I explain the significance of the four refrigerant lines and how they function in heat recovery systems as well as heat pumps. I also share some insights on common issues that arise with these models and how to troubleshoot them. Please take note of the key differences betw...
Service Checker Data Analysis - Heating Overcharge🔍
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In this video, I dive into a dataset from Daikin Comfort Technologies to troubleshoot some unusual behavior in a VRV system. I highlight key indicators like discharge superheat and compressor speeds, emphasizing the importance of understanding these metrics. I also share some golden nuggets about what to look for when analyzing service checker data, including potential overcharge issues. Please...
VRV Outdoor Unit Rotation and Cross Fed Oil Lines...OH MY!
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In this video, I dive into the intricacies of the VRV3 system, focusing on its compressor design and oil return mechanisms. I explain how the inverter and standard compressors work together to ensure balanced lubrication and even wear over time. It's crucial to understand the importance of rotating compressors to prevent damage, especially during peak loads. Please take a moment to review the s...
VRV Semi-Critical Charge and Oil Return
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I discuss how incorrect refrigerant charge effects VRV systems both in the short term and long term. How Oil Return works and what it needs to be successful.
Test Operation- The Do’s and Don’ts” for VRV Systems
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In this video, I cover the dues and don’ts test operation and when you should apply it as opposed to when you should not. 
LG Inverter VRF Compressor Teardown - Zero Compression
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 in this video, I walk you through the teardown of the LG VRF compressor with zero compression.  I discussed what to look for in the field and also how to prevent failures associated with the one that we find in this video. 
Daikin VRV4-X Inverter Compressor Teardown - Grounded Windings
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In this video, I walk you through the teardown of a Daikin VRV-X compressor thats has shorted to ground.
Service Checker Data Analysis - Low Ambient Heating Issues
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In this video, I delve into the intricacies of HVAC system performance, focusing on key data points like discharge temperatures and superheat. I explain the significance of various modes and control settings, highlighting the critical role of defrost cycles. By analyzing temperature readings and subcooling levels, I uncover potential issues such as charge imbalances and compressor strain. Viewe...
Data Analysis - DChecker 101 - E3 High Pressure Trip
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In this video, I delve into analyzing D-Checker data, focusing on the evaluation of systems and the various options available. I demonstrate how D-Checker records data, allowing for in-depth analysis and troubleshooting. Viewers will learn how to interpret data points, adjust ranges for better visualization, and identify potential issues such as high-pressure situations. No specific action is r...
Understanding the Oil Return Circuit on VRV/F
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In this video, I delve into the crucial topic of oil return circuits in HVAC systems, focusing on the importance of evaluating and understanding these circuits. I explain the components involved, such as refrigerant oil separators and filters, and emphasize the significance of maintaining proper temperature differentials. Viewers are urged to pay attention to these details to ensure optimal sys...
Understanding the Sub Cooling Circuit for VRF🌡️
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In this video, I delve into the intricacies of the sub-cooling circuit in a VRV-4 heat recovery system. Exploring the design and function of the sub-cooling EEV, I explain how it transforms high-pressure liquid refrigerant into low-pressure saturated vapor for optimal system efficiency. Understanding sub-cooling is crucial for maintaining compressor performance and system longevity. No specific...
The Basics of Service Checker
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This video explores all of the controls, functionality and buttons that are used in Daikin's Service Checker platform both Service Checker3 and Service Checker4. I cover the what items are being displayed and what they are referencing within the program to help you understand what you should be looking at based upon the issues or symptoms. This video is a basic guide for those who are unfamilia...
Compressor Cutter - Copeland Teardown #1
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Compressor Cutter - Copeland Teardown #1
The 3 Pillars of Daikin Service Checker Analysis
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The 3 Pillars of Daikin Service Checker Analysis
Outstanding as always, Roman! This is great content! If I remember correctly, in your 3 pillars video, I think you stated that the correct range for compressor discharge superheat is 27-72F. In this video at 32:30 I thought I have heard you say the low number is 32. I may be mistaken.
Hey Jordan, yes spouting off these numbers and going through data analysis quickly caused me to miss speak. It is 27, however I would comfortably say anything lower than 36 DSH at a constant is a concern especially if the compressor is above 50% speed. We should be generating heat through the compression process and the lack thereof is concerning. Thats why there is a range and not a hard number. Great catch man!
You mentioned ball valves near fan coils. Is an open ball valve near a fan coil a problem and why? We were looking at doing this so we don't have to remove all of the refrigerant when making a repair.
Ball valves are a great addition to a system as long as they are not overheated and the caps ontop are sealed properly. The issue comes when a lot are added to a system but the process for ensuring they are all open is skipped. Closed ball valves create failures on systems that have not been commissioned properly. This process of commissioning is going one fan coil at a time and physically checking each valve before vacuuming the system.
Do you work for the applied side or comfort?
Neither, I work for a Mechanical Contractor in Florida called Kalos Services!
@ wow your knowledge is incredible for not working oem
For some reason, UA-cam decided to recommend this to me, despite the fact that I'm a software developer who's never worked in HVAC(?) in my life lmao. Looks like a well made and very useful video for the target demographic! I have a small suggestion though. I imagine the target audience for this video is most likely going to find the video through Google or UA-cam search (rather than through recommendations). Putting the "Daikin" in the video title would probably help that audience find this video. Also, just in case you would find this information useful, I found a channel recently called @RuleofThumbYT - I am NOT affiliated with this guy - who gives really good practical advice for doing thumbnails etc IF you want more views.
is there a way to dowload this software? it will be awsome to train my guys on that!
Yes I shared a Google Drive link in several other videos for these programs
Interesting. I always just assumed the subcooling circuit's main purpose was to add subcooling in cooling mode since VRV systems can have such long line sets. I don't believe I've seen any literature on this but, the subcooling circuit is why insulating the liquid line is necessary right? It took me a while to understand why the liquid line sweats in cooling mode.
Yes this is why we insulate the liquid line. The sub cooler does subcool the liquid line however it’s main task is creating vapor for the compressor. This is why sometimes the liquid line gets cold enough to condense moisture in the air because the compressor needs vapor on demand.
Very Informative 👍🏼
Thanks!
Thanks for all the detailed videos you are putting together - it is highly appreciated. I understand on service checker 4 - you are able to remove your laptop from the service checker and it stays recording while connected to the system. I haven’t tested this - I recently received a service checker 4 and the majority of my experience has been with checker 3. Is there any steps to being able to do this or is it out of the box possible/capable? Thanks
I will make an unboxing video on how to set that up and what you need to unlock it!
@@RomanBaugh Thank you, was shown how in class a couple years ago but have not needed to utilize that method yet, Would be helpful to lock that information down for next time!
Been wanting to know how to do this thanks!
Happy to help!
"Great job on the video! Keep up the amazing work. If possible, it would be really helpful if you could explain in more detail about receiver liquid, subcooling exit, EXV subcool, and also share more about heat pumps in the next video. Thanks a lot!"
You got it!
Thanks for all your videos on the vrv. Do you use the sd card recording feature on the checker 4? I don't see it on your checker homepage.
Yes I use the function but have not unlocked it on this computer specifically.
@ ok perfect, otherwise I would have given you the procedure with pleasure. see you soon.
thank you so much for your content
Anytime, happy you found it helpful
Musak popular music but just a piano
Thanks for the suggestion
Service manual? You mean field knee pad 😂
Thanks for the explanation Roman! I never noticed that the PYDN’s didn’t have the split outdoor heat exchanger.
Thanks for asking the question! Glad you liked the video!
Need a video of service checker data showing systems that are cross piped or cross wired!
Adding it to the list!
Aloha Roman, I have been trying to educate myself on VRV systems as I serve on an AC committee for a large resort in Hawaii. If there is anyway to contact you directly, I would appreciate having a conversation with you. Mahalo, Randy
Hey Randy, Aloha! You can reach me at Checkerpolice@gmail.com
@@RomanBaugh Perfect, mahalo
Assisto todos seus videos ! Aprendo muito com vc
Hey Roman, can you explain the purpose of the high and low side equalizer pipes on the PYDN’s? Also, what change was made to get rid of them?
Great question yes I love this topic so thanks for asking! Ill make a video today explaining
You said near the end we don’t listen to you for three hours talking about service checker data. But I think we do.
You're right, you probably do!😂
I am in indianapolis and I have 2 systems, (vrv3 with 3 condensers each) 26 tons, and we have been going through compressors like crazy. I would really appreciate if you could look at some of the data I have and help point me in the right direction. I've been checking the eevs for blow-by but I've only found a couple that have a couple degree differential. My DSH has been 6 to 40 degrees. The SSH 2-10 max. But my subcooling (if I'm calculating it correctly) has been 50 to 70 degrees. I do have a unit coded out while I wait on the replacement standard compressor so that may mean these numbers aren't going to be normal. But I know the charge is correct because I have the original as built with all the info and I just replaced a compressor last week and charged it.
Also I am willing to pay you. And you can use any information obtained in a video if you'd like. I enjoy learning and would gladly contribute to others learning as well
You can send your request to Checkerpolice@gmail.com
@@RomanBaugh "I’d love to see you analyze the reading in the video. It would be really helpful and insightful to understand it better. Looking forward to your thoughts and interpretations! 😊"
Smashed it Roman. Some good humour too 😂
This stuff doesn’t have to be boring! Thanks for watching as always!
44:26 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂
Do Data - Not Drugs, my new campaign slogan
@ I was laughing so hard 🤣🤣
Another fantastic video! Keep em coming Roman!
There is soooo much more to come! Hold on!
Keep feeding the streets. Lol I’m working on sending over some LG data. A video going over LGMV would be huge. The LG product is all over my Nashville market.
Yea send that LG data over and I will take a crack at it
I Appreciate your dedication for sharing this (and many other great VRV/F posts) with the rest of us out there!
We are all in this together man. There is not enough VRF techs out there
Love these videos man. Super informative.
Thanks for watching man!
first time visitor, im impressed
Welcome to the show!
I beginning to sleep much better at night Roman. Great video.
I feel you man, I feel like if I don't get this info out I might explode
Another top quality video mate 👌
Thanks mate!
Wow, I actually didn’t know that multi module VRV3 logic rotates load between compressors. I have multiple chillers (VRV3 chassis) and I’ve always worried that if they don’t reach ‘peak load’ frequently enough that some compressors are at risk of oil starvation due to cross feeding. Little did I know they take it in turns! As usual, thanks again Roman 😂👍 Can’t believe I didn’t know this, I live in the service manuals 😂
I swear I find something new in the service manual once a month and it makes me question my life and what I know 🤣
@ so true. I often read them before bed. My partner thinks I’m mad 🤣🤣
Thanks ROMAN, To understand vrf better with your videoes
Anytime!
Roman calling these dogs out! The people raging on these system becuase they got no idea how to work on them or install them
We all start some where when it comes to VRF, through training, repetition and dedication we can rise to the challenge
@RomanBaugh can you do a video on how you perform a vac on the vrv and what you use?
Im curious i built a system to what the design team had spec they didn't know i have some experience with webxpress so i took there as builts made my own with all the pipe runs for FC units and Mains all the piping checks outs but theres a orange boxs saying to up the 96k to a larger unit, now with being a 10 story building is upping the condensers need, they say no because noone will be running all at the same time at maximum but with the random weather cold ❄️ spells or heat domes would you want to have equipment capable of meeting those loads?
You always build out your indoor load and lengths then it auto populates your outdoor sizing. With that said I would be curious what length differences you have on your report compared to theirs that would up capacity. Sounds like something was overlooked
Bang on mate. Another great video. Tom 🇬🇧
Thanks for all the VRV content! We had massive compressor failures at two VRF sites both different brands my former company installed them both. One of the field service reps found high static airhandlers were spec'd with low static duct and plus the airhandlers never had the airflow setup properly. Every ducted unit was moving too much air. EEV pulses were open way too far because the unit thought it needed more refrigerant based on sensors. Lots of shattered scroll plates on all the compressors these units run really hard in heat mode. Its interesting to hear how overcharge can effect these units. I'm guilty of gassing up VRF units just to get them by didn't realize it was that bad of a problem.
It is interesting to see how something we see as just normal practice can have such a huge impact on the overall health of the system! Makes you think differently about gassing it up on the fly! Thanks for watching!
When a contractor installs the equipment the AS BUILTS are the key.
I do not disagree. Unfortunately most contractors have no clue what a VRV Xpress is, this goes back to making sure we are educating those installing the equipment and the importance of As Builts.
@@RomanBaugh Sometimes they magically appear after you spend 40 hours measuring a job. In any case I do agree the best way is to measure out a job . Thanks for the information.
What PVE oil would you recommend to add back into a system after a leak occurred, and how much should be added if it isn't constantly reading low oil from the sensor? I see one listed online with an ISO 32 rating and one with an ISO 68 rating.
Technically the one that is used is ISO 50 but 68 is my preference. Remember that if your charge is perfect and you have high DSH you can add oil 5oz at a time every 15 minutes to get it back into range. This is how we add oil back.
Great information, as always, Roman. You likely prevented me from making a major mistake in the future. Thank you!
Happy to help!
I just cut one open and some of that metallic sludge on the top plate of that compressor is just the metal shavings from cutting it.
We have a custom built compressor cutter that cuts the shell much like a copper tubbing cutter so there is zero cross contamination. Anything found inside is fair game. The metal shavings inside are from the scrolls not the cutting process.
@ #1 can we see it? #2 Can I buy it?
@ I will show it off in a video. It is on the short portion of my channel if you want to see it running
Really love the simulator in addition to the commentary!
I am a visual person along with a lot of other people! It really helps when we are trying to understand what is going on inside the system!
Great video, keep em coming, appreciate the time and effort in making thses vudeos..👍👍
I appreciate you taking the time to watch it! I wont stop anytime soon!
Awesome video man! Is that refrigerant flow diagram just a PowerPoint? Can it populate live data?
It is a training program that I posted a link for in the comment section of several of my videos.
Great and much needed video.
Thanks for watching!
Great rant. What do you think about situations where different versions of the OEM piping laying program gives different charge amount or even line sizes for the same inputs? It’s especially sticky in legal situations.
They typically do not contradict each other unless you are working out of 2 different versions of the program. The manual is still the bible.
We have seen different versions of a certain OEM program give different outputs for the same inputs. I see your point about the manual, and I can also see how OEMs would love to say “follow the piping program output” but then say “the manual as shipped with the unit overrides all” when it’s their rear on the line.
What would be something to look for if you were getting too much liquid back to the compressor on daikin service checker? Or if you aren’t getting enough oil back?
Liquid back to the compressor is usually 2 things, refrigerant bypassing at a valve where it should be stopped or closed. Or insufficient heat exchange at a heat exchanger which could be airflow or restriction.
Or wet operation from exp valve bleeding through when it's a 0pls
Love hearing you talk about this stuff! More vids please 🙏🏼
Thanks for the encouragement, I'm always looking for new ideas and suggestions for videos. Let me know if you have any specific topics you'd like to see covered!
I will let you know for sure! Been to so many VRV classes that gave me the basics of how to navigate service checker. But your approach to data analysis and the use of your pillars has really changed the game for me and helped me immensely. 🙏🏼 thank you. And will be sending you some requests.
I hope you start doing these deep dives on LG nuances as well.
I wish I knew a ton about LG but I can give it a go! Would love to find someone confident in LG to make a video with
Roman, when are you coming back to ThermalNetics?
Hey Jay, not sure no one has reached out to me to return?
@@RomanBaughCould I DM you?
Drop me a line at CheckerPolice@gmail.com or find me in FB
@@JayyTrader Of course my email is CheckerPolice @gmail.com
Would you be open to considering starting a satellite office in the Maryland, DC and Virginia area?.
I am always open to having a conversation. Drop me a line at CheckerPolice@gmail.com