Hisense Hi-Checker User manual

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Hi-Chec ker
Use r Manual
Thank you for choosing our company's
commercial air conditioner.To ensure the
correct use of Hi-Checker, please read this
manual and <Hi-Checker User Guide>
carefully before use. Please keep it after
reading. Should you have any question,
please contact the dealer or our company's
service center.
PC Software
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Preface
Safety Tips
Installation . Electrical construction
Installation shall be performed in strict accordance with this manual and by the professionals
designated by our company. Otherwise, it may lead to electric shock or falling, and a fire may
break out.
Electrical constructors or entrusted distributors shall be qualified for construction.
Otherwise it may lead to electric shock or a fire.
Please read this chapter before using the product.
Warning
This product is a general-purpose control
product. Product features require air
conditioning system support, Connecting
with some certain types of air conditioners
may void part of the functions indicated in
this manual.
When using medical device and other devices
that produce electromagnetic waves, the
transmitting surface of electromagentic wave
shall not face this product directly to avoid
mis-operation.
In addition, in order to prevent electromagnetic
waves propagating in the air from affecting the
air conditioner. Please place equipment that
can generate electromagnetic waves, radio
transmitters, etc., at a distance of 3m away
from the product.
Do not use this product in the following places
where the product is prone to fail.
Steamy places, or places where oil(including
machinery oil)sprays; Places, such as hot
spring, with high concentration of sulphide
gases; Places where flammable gas may
generate or flow; Coastal areas with high
salinity; Places with high acidity or alkalinity.
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Meaning of the symbol
Indicates mis-operation may reuslt in
serious injury or death.
Indicates prohibited items.
Indicates issues need attention
Helps to facilitate your operation.
Indicates mandatory items, and provides
guidance to the actions of unspecified
general users.
Warning:
Items need attention are categorized into [ Warning] . [ Warning] indicates items that may lead to severe
consequences due to improper installation. It is a must to obey the requirments.
After reading, please keep this manual in a safe place for reference at any time.

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Safety Tips
Equipment Wiring
In operation
Do not connect the communication terminal of Hi-Checker to a high-voltage power supply.
Please ensure that the alligator clip of the communication cable is clamped on the
communication terminal of the air conditioner.
When using the power adapter to power the Hi-Checker device, please ensure a
specification of 5V 500mA.
Waterproof measures should be taken when using Hi-Checker device. Please pay
attention to check the dial code before use, and refer to the <Hi-Checker User Guide>.
When an abnormality (burnt smell, etc.) occurs, immediately stop the operation and cut
off the main power supply. Operating under abnormal conditions may cause malfunctions,
electric shocks, fires and other accidents. Please contact the dealer or our company's
designated service center.
Preset
1 Port Configuration
Hi-Checker's PC software can be used after decompression. Connect device
and air conditioner, plug the Hi-Checker device into the computer, the port number
of the device can be queried from the device manager. Select the port number in
the "Options" menu in the PC software. If the communication is normal, the
communication status light of the computer software will change from red to green,
or will prompt “The communication port is not detected, please check or re-insert
the communication port, the system will automatically detect it after insertion”, All
functions are usable except data collection.
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2 PC software function configuration
PC software supports its own system language switching. The switching range
is: Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, French, German, Turkish, Polish,
Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic in total 12 languages，and supports the conversion of
units between metric and imperial. Click the "Options" button in the upper right
corner of the PC software to pop up the “Option” dialog box. Click the "Activate"
button to activate specific functions. This activation is only valid for the Grab
Communication function. If the function is not needed and the activation can be
passed. For specific activation methods, please consult customer service or local
dealers.
Fig1 Sketch map of Activate function
1：System language switch；
2：Unit switch；
3：Select the port, view the software version number and activation
function；
If the Grab Communication function is not needed, there is no need to activate
the PC software.
If the computer cannot recognize the port number of the device, Please search
the description file named CDC_Demo.inf in Software installation directory "***
\Hi-Checker\Data"，update the device port driver to the description file will do.
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1 Preparation for data collection
First connect the Hi-Checker device and PC via USB, Connect Hi-Checker device
and air conditioner through communication line. Wiring is shown in Figure 2. Open
the PC software, When the PC software establishes a connection with Hi-Checker
(the status light in the upper left corner changes from red to green), Then click the
data collection menu item in the function bar on the left side of the main interface.
Hi -Checker
ODU
IDU
Remote Control
USB HBS
0-0 0-1 0-2
0-0
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0-1 0-2 0-63
Fig2 System Wiring Diagram
Fig3 Schematic Diagram of Collection Entry
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Enter the data collection setting interface. On this page, user can set the
file name, save path, and whether to use the control function. After setting,
click the "Sure" button to enter the air conditioner searching interface.
Fig4 Schematic Diagram of Data Collection Setting
1：Enter the name of the data collection project;
2：Select the working directory for data storage;
3：Choose whether to use the control function;
Fig5 Schematic Diagram of Data Collection Initialization
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1：Display air conditioner search status;
2：Display air conditioner search progress ;
In the initialization page of Fig5，Hi-Checker will continue to search for
air conditioners. Depending on the number of air-conditioning connections,
searching will last for 4-20 minutes. During this period the number or the fixed
parameters of air conditioners need to be adjusted, the "Interrupt Initialization"
button should be clicked first, then click the "Check Reconnect" button to conduct a
new round of search for air conditioners . The air conditioner search completion
interface is as shown in the figure below:
Fig6 Schematic diagram of completion of data collection initialization
Please select at least 1 system for data collection. After checking the target
system number, click the "Sure" button to enter the next page. Use the "Select All
Systems" button to complete the operation with one key, it should be noted here
that if the system number is not selected, the next page cannot be entered .
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Fig7 Schematic Diagram for System Number Selection of Data Collection
Please select at least 1 system for data collection, after checking the target system
number, click the "Sure" button to enter the next page. Here user can use the
"Select All Systems" button to complete the operation with one click, It should be
noted here that if user do not select the system number, you cannot enter the next
page. After the collection parameters are set, click the "Sure" button to enter the
data collection homepage.
Fig8 Schematic Diagram of Data collection setup
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1：Display the current data storage directory;
2：Set the data storage interval. The shorter the interval, the higher the sampling
frequency and the larger the data storage;
3：Set the hard disk storage threshold. If the threshold is exceeded, no data will
be stored;
4：Specify the alarm code that requires special reminders. If an alarm is
encountered during the acquisition process, it will be highlighted at the alarm
position;
Fig9 Schematic Diagram of the Data Collection Homepage
After entering the main page of data collection, the secondary menu
under this function will be expanded for users to view.
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2 Data recording function
Under this function, you can view all the operating parameters of a certain air
conditioner horizontally, and update it row by row as the data is updated. Through the
device type, the system number and address number of the collection target data can be
accurately located, and the switching of the viewing target can be realized by switching the
system number and address number. The switching range of the system number here is
related to selected system in Fig7, and the display switching can only be performed in the
selected system.
After the "connection status display" button is clicked, all air-conditioning connection
status information searched by the Hi-Checker device will pop up, which is convenient
for users to view the system and address numbers of all online indoor and outdoor units.
After the "Display Settings" button is clicked to enter, the user can set the state of
the parameter display. Parameters do not need attention can be set to "OFF", which is
easier to view after returning to the data record page.
Fig10 Data Collection -Data Recording Function Dagram
1：System number of current collection target;
2：Equipment type of current collection target;
3：Address number of the collection target;
4：Entry of system connection status;
5：Entry of parameter display setting;
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Fig11 Schematic Diagram of the Connection Status
Fig12 Schematic diagram of Display settings page
2 Data recording function
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3 Data list function
Fig13 Data Collection -Schematic diagram of data List
Under this function, you can view the current latest operating parameters of all indoor
and outdoor units in a system longitudinally, which is convenient for users to compare
unit data horizontally. Under this function, only one system's parameters can be
displayed, so only system number can be selected and switched. The "connection
status display" function under this function is consistent with the data record. After
entering the "parameter explanation" button, a detailed explanation of all the parameters
of the unit will be presented in the form of a pop-up window.
Fig14 Schematic Diagram of Parameter Explanation
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3 Data list function
Under this function, the water module is an independent type of air conditioning
equipment, and its parameters can be displayed separately. At present the types of
water modules supported by Hi-Checker are:
（1）Split water module; �
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Fig16 Schematic Diagram of Curve Setting Page
4 Data Chart Function
Under this function, you can view the operating parameter curve of one
air conditioner. It is convenient for the user to view the change of the unit
parameters. The "connection status display" button under this function is consistent
with the data record. When entering this function for the first time, user needs to
enter the curve setting page through the "Display Setting" button, after selecting the
displayed parameter and setting the display color of the parameter, it can be
displayed normally after returning to the chart page.
Fig15 Schematic Diagram of Data Chart Page
1：Parameter curve setting entrance;
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Fig17 Schematic Diagram of Curve Display Page
4 Data Chart Function
1: Switch setting of Data Curve Display;
2: Color setting of Data curve;
In this display page, the displayed parameter curves are all from the parameters
checked as "ON" on the setting page, and the colors of the curve display all come from
the colors selected by the user on the setting page.
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5 Operation Control Function
Fig18 Operation control -Schematic Diagram of Outdoor Unit
Under this function, you can select global settings and local settings. The global
means to modify the present operating status of all outdoor/indoor units/water
modules in the system, and the local means to set control commands based on the
selected system and address number of one air conditioner. When individually
controlling an air conditioner, be sure to select "Local Settings". Select the system and
address number to switch the controlled air conditioner.
Under this function, the user must check "Use control function" in the
initialization interface to enter the operation control page ，three types of
controlled objects: outdoor units, indoor units, and water modules.
1：Choose how to set control commands ;
2：Select the type of controlled object;
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5 Operation Control Function
Fig19 Operation control -Schematic Diagram of Indoor Unit
Fig20 Operation control -Schematic Diagram of Water Module
This operation control page will only be displayed when the water module is connected in the
system ，and the controlled items of different types of water modules are not completely the
same.
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6 System Cycle Diagram Function
Fig21 Schematic Diagram of System Cycle Diagram Homepage
Under this function, the connection status of all air conditioners under a system and
the changes of real-time parameters can be displayed in the form of pictures. This
function requires the user to configure the parameters in advance, the steps are as
follows:
（1）Select the system number to be viewed.
（2）Unified selection of outdoor unit models.
（3）Current outdoor unit pipeline connection mode selection.
（4）Selection of SW BOX accessories.
（5）Indoor unit ability attribute selection.
（6）Click the "Sure" button, and the cycle diagram will be automatically generated
according to the configuration.
（7）Click "Auto Update" and the parameters in the data table on the right will change
dynamically according to the Hi-Checker device's report.
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6 System Cycle Diagram Function
Fig22 Schematic diagram of the system cycle diagram display page
（1）Press and hold the middle mouse button to move the whole picture.
（2）Click on the blank space of the cycle diagram and swipe up to
enlarge the overall picture.
（3）Click on the blank space of the cycle diagram and swipe down to
reduce the overall picture.
（4）Click on the picture of an outdoor or indoor unit, and its real-time
parameter values will be displayed in the parameter table on the right.
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7 Change data system function
Under this function, user can switch the air conditioning system that is being
collected according to the actual usage . After switching, the sub-functions under
data collection are displayed according to the number of systems after switching.
Fig23 Change the Data System Diagram
Fig24 Schematic diagram of the data collection homepage
Click "Change Data Collection System" and a pop-up prompt will appear.
After returning to the data collection homepage, you can re-select the collection system.
After selection, click the secondary menu again to continue data monitoring.
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