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A diagnostic system includes a controller adapted for coupling to a compressor or electronic stepper regulator valve. The controller produces a variable duty cycle control signal to adjust the capacity of the compressor or valve position of the electronic stepper regulator valve as a function of dem

A diagnostic system includes a controller adapted for coupling to a compressor or electronic stepper regulator valve. The controller produces a variable duty cycle control signal to adjust the capacity of the compressor or valve position of the electronic stepper regulator valve as a function of demand for cooling. The diagnostic system further includes a diagnostic module coupled to the controller for monitoring and comparing the duty cycle with at least one predetermined fault value indicative of a system fault condition and an alert module responsive to the diagnostic module for issuing an alert signal when the duty cycle bears a predetermined relationship to the fault value.

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1. A diagnostic system for a compressor controller, comprising:a controller adapted for coupling to a compressor, said controller producing a variable duty cycle control signal for adjusting a capacity of said compressor, in which said duty cycle control signal for adjusting a capacity of said compr

1. A diagnostic system for a compressor controller, comprising:a controller adapted for coupling to a compressor, said controller producing a variable duty cycle control signal for adjusting a capacity of said compressor, in which said duty cycle control signal for adjusting a capacity of said compressor, in which said duty cycle is a function of demand for cooling; a diagnostic module coupled to said controller for monitoring and comparing said duty cycle with at least one predetermined fault value indicative of a system fault condition, wherein said diagnostic module monitors a percentage of sampled error over a defined period of time; and an alert module responsive to said diagnostic module for issuing an alert signal when said duty cycle bears a predetermined relationship to said fault value.