Daikin BRC1H61W User manual

Wired Remote
Controller
Operation Manual
• Thank you for purchasing this wired remote controller.
• This manual describes safety measures which should be considered during the use of
this product.
Read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided
before using the product.
Keep this manual where it is readily accessible to all current and future operators.
MODEL BRC1H61W/BRC1H61K
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Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................. 2
Button Locations and Descriptions..................................... 4
Overview of screens........................................................... 5
Setting screen list ............................................................... 6
Names and Functions ........................................................ 7
Information screen.............................................................. 8
Setpoint ............................................................................ 10
User menu........................................................................ 11
Operation mode................................................................ 12
Fan Speed ........................................................................ 14
Airow............................................................................... 16
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV).................................... 19
LED Brightness Light Ring On ......................................... 21
LED Brightness Light Ring Off ......................................... 22
Setpoint ............................................................................ 23
Fahrenheit/Celsius............................................................ 24
Administrator menu .......................................................... 25
Backlight brightness/Contrast........................................... 26
Clock setting ..................................................................... 27
Bluetooth .......................................................................... 29
About ................................................................................ 32
Administrator password setting ........................................ 33
Maintenance..................................................................... 35
Filter sign.......................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 39
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Safety Precautions
This product is not intended for use by children or inrm persons without supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
Read the safety precautions carefully for the proper use of the product.
• This manual classies the precautions into WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
Be sure to follow all the precautions below: They are all important for ensuring safety.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING
• Do not install the remote controller by yourself.
Improper installation may result in electric shocks or a re.
Consult your local dealer.
• Do not modify or repair the remote controller.
It may result in electric shocks or a re.
Consult your local dealer.
• Do not relocate or reinstall the remote controller by yourself.
Improper installation may result in electric shocks or re.
Consult your local dealer.
• Do not use ammable materials such as hairspray or insecticide near the product.
It may result in electric shocks or a re.
• Do not wipe the product with benzine, thinner, chemical dust cloth, etc.
The product may get discoloured or the coating peeled off.
The use of organic solvents may cause cracking of the product, electric shocks or a re.
CAUTION
• Do not allow children to play with the remote controller.
Accidental operation by children may result in health impairment.
• Do not disassemble the product.
Touching the interior parts may result in electric shocks or a re.
Consult your local dealer for internal inspections and adjustments.
• Do not press the button of the remote controller with a hard, pointed object.
The remote controller may be damaged.
• Do not pull or twist the electric wire of the remote controller.
It may cause the unit to malfunction.
• Do not operate with wet hands to avoid electric shocks or a re.
• Do not wash the remote controller.
It may cause electric leakage and result in electric shocks or a re.
• Do not locate the remote controller wherever there is a risk of wetting.
If water gets into the remote controller there is a risk of electric leakage and damage to electronic
components.
It may result in electric shocks or a re.
— Items to be Strictly Observed —
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Disposal requirements
Your product and the batteries supplied with the controller are marked with this symbol. This symbol
means that electrical and electronic products and batteries shall not be mixed with unsorted household
waste.
For batteries, a chemical symbol can be printed beneath the symbol. This chemical symbol means that
the battery contains a heavy metal above a certain concentration.
Possible chemical symbols are:
Pb: lead (>0.004%)
Do not try to dismantle the system yourself: the dismantling of the product, treatment of the refrigerant,
of oil and of other parts must be done by a qualied installer in accordance with relevant local and
national legislation.
Units and waste batteries must be treated at a specialized treatment facility for re-use, recycling and
recovery.
By ensuring correct disposal, you will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Please contact the installer or local authority for more information.
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Button Locations and Descriptions
a
b
c
d
e
f
+
-
Functions items (i.e., Operation Mode, Fan Speed, and Setpoint) are set from the menu
screen.
NOTICE
• Do not install the remote controller in places exposed to direct sunlight. The LCD may be
damaged.
• Do not pull or twist the remote controller cord. The remote controller may be damaged.
• Do not use objects with sharp ends to press the buttons on the remote controller. Damage may
result.
a ON/OFF button
• Press this button to turn on the system.
• Press this button again to turn o the system.
b Status indicator (LED)
• During operation, the light ring around the display lights up blue/red/green.
Lights up blue: Operating, Blinks red: Error is occurring, Lights up/blinks green: Bluetooth connecting
c LCD (Refer to INFORMATION on page 6.)
• Displays the current setpoint and air conditioner operation status.
d NAVIGATE/ADJUST button
• Navigate right.
• Adjust a setting.
e SELECT/ACTIVATE/SET button
• From the home screen, enter the user menu.
• From the user menu, enter one of the submenus.
• From their respective submenu, activate an operation/ventilation mode.
f NAVIGATE/ADJUST button
• Navigate left.
• Adjust the setting.
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Overview of screens
How to display the screen
The following is just an example. The items available for setting vary depending on the
indoor unit you are using. If there is no button operation for about 10 seconds, the screen
returns to the home screen.
Home screen
30 ˚C
28
˚C
Press
User menu
This screen is a
menu for the user.
See the next page
for items which can
be selected.
Administrator menu Information screen
This screen is a menu
for the administrator.
See the next page for
items which can be
selected.
12:34
A3-01 (Unit 00)
This screen displays
the time and the
status of the remote
controller and the
system. If an error
occurs, the error
code is displayed.
Select , then press
.
Select , then
press .
Press and
hold and
for
5seconds.
Press and hold
for 5 seconds.
Press
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Setting screen list
Setting list User
menu
Administrator
menu
Icon Name Description
Depends on
current setting Operation Mode Operation mode setting 
Depends on
current setting Fan Speed Airflow rate setting 
Depends on
current setting Airflow Direction Airflow direction 1 setting 
Depends on
current setting Vertical Airflow Airflow direction 2 setting 
Depends on
current setting Ventilation Mode Ventilation mode setting 
Depends on
current setting Ventilation Rate Ventilation rate setting 
Adjust LED (ON) LED brightness adjustment when
backlight lights up 
Adjust LED (OFF) LED brightness adjustment when
backlight lights up dimly 
Sign Reset Filter sign reset 
Celsius/Fahrenheit Fahrenheit/Celsius changeover 
Setpoint Setpoint setting when in auto
operation mode 
Bluetooth Setting Bluetooth setting 
Backlight Backlight brightness setting 
Contrast Contrast setting 
Clock Setting Clock setting 
About Administrator information 
Admin Password Administrator password setting 
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Names and Functions
Home screen
30 ˚C
28
OFF
b
a
h
g
f
j
k
i
c
d
e
l
Information screen
12:34
A3-01 (Unit 00)
q
n
p
o
m
User menu/Administrator menu
r
User menu
r
Administrator menu
* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and use of such marks by
Daikin industries, LTD. is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
Screen display explanation
a OFF
• Displayed when operation is stopped.
b Error/Filter/Test icon
• Error, lter and test icons are displayed.
c Centralized Control
• Displayed when under centralized management.
d Operation mode
• Displays the current operation mode.
e Ventilation mode
f Room temperature
• Displays the current room temperature.
g Setback
• Blinks during setback operation.
• Displayed during setback setting.
h Bluetooth*
• Indicates that the controller is
communicating with a mobile
device, for use with the app.
i Changeover Under Control
• Displayed when controller is unauthorized
to select heating/cooling operation.
j Fahrenheit/Celsius
• Depending on the setting, Fahrenheit/
Celsius display can be selected.
k Air Purifying
l Set temperature
• Displays setpoint temperature.
m Clock (24 hours time display)
n
MAIN/SUB remote controller sign
• : Main controller
: Sub controller
o Status
• Noties the status.
p Error display
• If an error occurs, the icon, an error
code and unit number are displayed.
q Information icon
r Settings menu icon
INFORMATION
Depending on the connected model, some items may not be displayed.
The controller is equipped with a power-saving function that darkens the display if there is no operation for a certain period of
time. To make the screen light up again, press one of the buttons.
Note that pressing one of the buttons will only make the display bright again, not cause remote controller operation.
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Information screen
The functions of the connected indoor unit are displayed as icons.
How to display the information screen
Home screen
30 ˚C
28
˚C
Press and hold on the Home screen for 5 seconds.
Information screen
12:34
The screen switches to the Information screen.
How to exit the information screen
Information screen
12:34 Press or there is no button operation for about
10seconds, the screen returns to the home screen.
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About icons on the information screen
The items displayed vary depending on the indoor unit you are using.
Icon Name Description
Information Indicates an information screen.
MAIN/SUB remote
controller
Displayed when used as the MAIN/SUB remote controller.
1=main, 2=sub
Bluetooth* Indicates that the controller is communicating with a
mobile device, for use with the app.
Clock not set Indicates that the clock needs to be set again.
Setback Indicates that the indoor unit is operating under setback
conditions.
Centralized Control Indicates that the system is controlled by central control
equipment (optional accessory) and that control of the
system by the controller is limited.
Changeover Under
Control (VRV only)
Displayed:
The remote controller does not have master control.
Unable to select heating/cooling operation.
Blinking:
None of the remote controllers in the system have master control.
Can be set as the master controller during this time.
Not Displayed:
The remote controller has master control.
Able to select heating/cooling operation.
Backup Indicates that backup operation is being carried out.
Energy savings Indicates that the system’s energy consumption is being
limited, and that it is running with restricted capacity.
Individual airflow
direction
Indicates that the individual airflow direction setting is
enabled.
Test operation Indicates that Test Operation mode is active.
Defrost/Hot start Indicates that the defrost/hot start mode is active.
Self-cleaning filter
operation
Indicates that selfcleaning filter operation is active.
Inspection Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being
inspected.
Periodic inspection Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being
inspected.
Ventilating operation Indicates that ventilating operation is being carried out.
Warning Indicates that an error occurred, or that an indoor unit
component needs to be maintained.
* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and use of such marks by Daikin industries, LTD. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
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Setpoint
The setpoint is the range of the available temperature for the Cooling, Heating, and Auto
operation modes.
How to set the setpoint
Prerequisite: The active operation mode is either “Cooling”, “Heating”, or “Auto”.
Home screen
30 ˚C
28
˚C
The small number above displays the room temperature,
and the large number below displays the setpoint.
Be sure to operate with the remote controller turned on.
When operation is stopped, even if or are pressed,
the setpoint cannot be changed.
Change setpoint screen
30 ˚C
28
˚C
30 ˚C
26
˚C
Press and , and the setpoint will change.
Result:
The indoor unit changes temperature equal to the
setpoint value.
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User menu
How to display the user menu
Home screen
30 ˚C
28
˚C
Press on the Home screen.
User menu screen
The screen switches to the User menu screen.
How to exit the user menu
User menu screen
Press or to select “ ”, then press to apply.
Or if there is no button operation for about 5seconds, the
screen returns to the home screen.
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Operation mode
From the home screen, press to enter the user menu. Use and to navigate
through the menus. Press again to enter one of the menus.
INFORMATION
• Available menus are depend on type of indoor unit that user operating.
• In the user menu, the icon for each menu reects the current active setting or mode. When
operating the controller, the menu that navigate through may look dierent from that represented
menus this manual.
• The controller only allows for basic operation of the system. For advanced operation (setback
etc.), see in mobile application.
How to set the operation mode
User menu screen
Navigate to the operation mode menu.
Operation mode screen
Press or to select an operation mode and press to
activate.
Operation modes which can be selected vary depending
on the system.
Result:
The indoor unit changes its operation mode and the
controller returns to the home screen.
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About icon list of Operation Modes
The indoor unit can operate in various operation modes.
Icon Operation mode Icon Operation mode
Auto
Icons vary depending on the
system.
Fan only
Cool Ventilation + Air Clean
Heat Ventilation
Dry Air Clean
INFORMATION
Available operation mode are depend on indoor unit.
Characteristics of Heat Mode
The system automatically controls the following operating modes to prevent the
reduction of heating capacity and space comfort.
Defrost operation • The system will automatically go into defrost operation to prevent frost
accumulation at the outdoor unit and subsequent loss of heating
capacity.
• The indoor unit fan will stop, and “
STANDBY
” will be displayed on the
remote controller.
• The system will  nish the Defrost operation and return to normal
usually within six to eight minutes. It won’t last for more than ten
minutes.
Hot start • When the system starts heating operation, the indoor unit fan will
operate with a delay in order to prevent a cold draft.
(In that case, “
STANDBY
” will be displayed on the remote controller.)
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Fan Speed
How to set the fan speed
Prerequisite: The active operation mode is either “Cooling”, “Heating”, “Auto” or “Fan”.
User menu screen
Navigate to the fan speed menu.
Depending on the system, this function may not be
displayed.
Fan speed screen
The setting of the fan speeds will vary based upon the
indoor unit model.
Press or to adjust the fan speed and to conrm.
Fan speeds which can be selected vary depending on the
system.
2 fan speeds
Auto Low High
3 fan speeds
Auto
High
Low
Medium
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5 fan speeds
Auto
High
Low
Medium High
Medium Low
Medium
• For mechanical protection purposes, it is possible that
the indoor unit switches itself to “Automatic fan speed”
mode.
• If fan stops operating, always not mean system failure.
The fan can stop operating at any time.
• There may be a delay between the fan speed setting
made on the controller and the change actually carried
out by the indoor unit.
Result:
Fan speed of indoor unit has changed and the controller
returns to the home screen.
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Airow
How to set the airow direction
User menu screen
Navigate to the airow direction menu.
Depending on the system, this function may not be
displayed.
Airow direction screen
Use and to adjust the airow direction and press
to conrm.
Airow direction setting (up/down)
Position 0
Auto
Position 1
Swing
Position 2 Position 3
Position 4
Airow direction setting (left/right)
Position 0
Auto
Position 1
Swing
Position 2 Position 3
Position 4
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• Depending on the type of indoor unit, and/or on system layout and organization, Auto
airow direction may not be available.
• For some types of indoor units, the airow direction setting is unavailable.
• If the oor-standing indoor unit does not have vertical airow, the left and right direction
icons are displayed.
Result:
The indoor unit changes its airow direction and the controller returns to the home
screen.
Automatic airow control
In the following operating conditions, the airow direction of the indoor units is controlled
automatically:
• When the room temperature is higher than the controller’s setpoint for Heating operation
(including Auto operation).
• When the indoor units run in Heating operation mode, and the Defrost function is active.
• When the indoor units run in Continuous operation, and the airow direction is
horizontal.
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How to set the vertical airow direction
Depending on the system, there may be 2 louvers.
Set louver 1 via the airow direction menu, and set louver 2 via the vertical airow menu,
as shown here.
During the setting process, decide on a up/down direction via the airow direction menu
and decide on an left/right direction via the vertical airow menu.
User menu screen
Navigate to the vertical airow menu.
Vertical airow screen
Use and to adjust the vertical airow direction and
press to conrm.
Position 0
Swing
Position 1
Position 4
Position 2
Position 3
Result:
The indoor unit changes airow direction and the
controller returns to the home screen.
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Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
How to set the ventilation mode
User menu screen
Access to the ventilation mode menu.
Depending on the system, this function may not be
displayed.
Ventilation mode screen
Press or to adjust the ventilation mode and press
to conrm.
Auto ERV Bypass
Result:
The ERV changes ventilation mode and the controller
returns to the home screen.
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