Mitsubishi Electric CITY MULTI PAR-40MAA User manual

<ORIGINAL>
Prior to use, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual to use the product correctly.
Retain for future reference.
Make sure that all the included manuals are passed on to any future users.
To ensure safety and proper operation of the remote controller, the remote controller should
only be installed by qualified personnel.
CITY MULTI Control System
and Mitsubishi Mr. SLIM Air Conditioners
MA Remote Controller
PAR-40MAA
Instruction Book
en WT09014X01

Safety precautions
•Thoroughly read the following safety precautions before using the unit.
•Observe these precautions carefully to ensure safety.
WARNING Indicates a risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a risk of serious injury or structural damage.
•After reading this manual, pass it on to the end user to retain for future reference.
•Keep this manual for future reference and refer to it as necessary. This manual should be made available
to those who repair or relocate the controller. Make sure that the manual is passed on to any future
users.
General precautions
WARNING
Do not install the unit in a place where large
amounts of oil, steam, organic solvents, or corrosive
gases, such as sulfuric gas, are present or where
acidic/alkaline solutions or sprays are used
frequently. These substances can compromise the
performance of the unit or cause certain components
of the unit to corrode, which can result in electric
shock, malfunctions, smoke, or fire.
To reduce the risk of shorting, current leakage,
electric shock, malfunctions, smoke, or fire, do not
wash the controller with water or any other liquid.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, malfunctions,
smoke or fire, do not operate the switches/buttons or
touch other electrical parts with wet hands.
When disinfecting the unit using alcohol, ventilate
the room adequately. The fumes of the alcohol
around the unit may cause a fire or explosion when
the unit is turned on.
To reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, before
spraying a chemical around the controller, stop the
operation and cover the controller.
To reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, stop the
operation and switch off the power supply before
cleaning, maintaining, or inspecting the controller.
If any abnormality (e.g., burning smell) is noticed,
stop the operation, turn off the power switch, and
consult your dealer. Continued use of the product
may result in electric shock, malfunctions, or fire.
Properly install all required covers to keep moisture
and dust out of the controller. Dust accumulation and
water can cause electric shock, smoke, or fire.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not place
flammable materials or use flammable sprays
around the controller.
To reduce the risk of damage to the controller, do not
directly spray insecticide or other flammable sprays
on the controller.
To reduce the risk of environmental pollution, consult
an authorized agency for proper disposal of remote
controller.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or malfunctions,
do not touch the touch panel, switches, or buttons
with a pointy or sharp object.

To reduce the risk of injury and electric shock, avoid
contact with sharp edges of certain parts.
To avoid injury from broken glass, do not apply
excessive force on the glass parts.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear protective gear
when working on the controller.
Precautions for moving or repairing the controller
WARNING CAUTION
The controller should be repaired or moved only by
qualified personnel. Do not disassemble or modify
the controller.
Improper installation or repair may cause injury,
electric shock, or fire.
To reduce the risk of shorting, electric shock, fire, or
malfunction, do not touch the circuit board with tools
or with your hands, and do not allow dust to
accumulate on the circuit board.
Additional precautions
To avoid damage to the controller, use appropriate
tools to install, inspect, or repair the controller.
This controller is designed for exclusive use with the
Building Management System by Mitsubishi Electric.
The use of this controller for with other systems or
for other purposes may cause malfunctions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
To avoid discoloration, do not use benzene, thinner,
or chemical rag to clean the controller. To clean the
controller, wipe with a soft cloth soaked in mild
detergent that is diluted with an appropriate amount
of water, and wipe down with a wet cloth followed by
a dry cloth. Do not use the detergent straight.
To avoid damage to the controller, provide protection
against static electricity.
This appliance is intended to be used by expert or
trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms,
or for commercial use by lay persons.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Controller components
Controller interface
⑤
⑥
①②③④
⑦ ⑧ ⑨⑩
Function buttons

① ON/OFF button
Press to turn ON/OFF the indoor unit.
② SELECT button
Press to save the setting.
③ RETURN button
Press to return to the previous screen.
④ MENU button
Press to bring up the Main menu.
⑤Backlit LCD
Operation settings will appear.
When the backlight is off, pressing any
button turns the backlight on and it will stay
lit for a certain period of time depending on
the screen.
When the backlight is off, pressing any
button turns the backlight on and does
not perform its function. (except for the
ON/OFF button)
⑥ON/OFF lamp
This lamp lights up in green while the unit
is in operation. It blinks while the remote
controller is starting up or when there is an
error.
⑦Function button F1
Main display: Press to change the
operation mode.
Menu screen: The button function varies
with the screen.
The functions of the function buttons
change depending on the screen. Refer
to the button function guide that
appears at the bottom of the LCD for
the functions they serve on a given
screen.
When the system is centrally
controlled, the button function guide
that corresponds to the locked button
will not appear.
Main display Main menu
Cursor Page
Menu screen
⑧Function button F2
Main display: Press to decrease temperature.
Main menu: Press to move the cursor left.
Menu screen: The button function varies
with the screen.
⑨Function button F3
Main display: Press to increase temperature.
Main menu: Press to move the cursor right.
Menu screen: The button function varies
with the screen.
⑩Function button F4
Main display: Press to change the fan speed.
Menu screen: The button function varies
with the screen.
Function guide
⑦⑧⑨⑩ ⑦⑧⑨⑩
⑦⑧⑨⑩

Controller components
@@@Display
The main display can be displayed in two different modes: “Full” and “Basic.”
The factory setting is “Full.” To switch to the “Basic” mode, change the setting
on the Main display setting.
Full mode
Basic mode
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①Operation mode
②Preset temperature
③Clock
See the Installation Manual.
④Fan speed
⑤Button function guide
Functions of the corresponding buttons appear
here.
⑥
Appears when the ON/OFF operation is
centrally controlled.
⑦
Appears when the operation mode is centrally
controlled.
⑧
Appears when the preset temperature is
centrally controlled.
⑨
Appears when the filter reset function is
centrally controlled.
⑩
Indicates when filter needs maintenance.
⑪Room temperature
See the Installation Manual.
⑫
Appears when the buttons are locked.
⑬
Appears when the On/Off timer, Night
setback , or Auto-off timer
function is enabled.
appears when the timer is disabled by the
centralized control system.
⑭
Appears when the Weekly timer is enabled.
⑮
Appears while the units are operated in the
energy-save mode. (Will not appear on some
models of indoor units)
⑯
Appears while the outdoor units are operated in
the silent mode.
⑰
Appears when the built-in thermistor on the
remote controller is activated to monitor the
room temperature (a).
appears when the thermistor on the indoor
unit is activated to monitor the room
temperature.
⑱
Indicates the vane setting.
⑲
Indicates the louver setting.
⑳
Indicates the ventilation setting.
㉑
Appears when the preset temperature range is
restricted.
㉒
Appears when an energy-saving operation is
performed using a “3D i-See sensor” function.
㉓Centrally controlled
Appears for a certain period of time when a
centrally-controlled item is operated.
㉔Error display
An error code appears during the error.
* When an error code is displayed on the main
display, an error is occurring but the indoor unit
can keep its operation. Check the error code,
and consult your dealer.

Icon explanations
Controller operation
Timer P
PThe administrator or maintenance user password must be entered
on the password input screen to change settings. There is no
settings that can skip this process.
Main
F1 : Press to move the cursor left.
F2 : Press to move the cursor right.
F3 : Press to decrease the value by 1.
F4 : Press to increase the value by 1.
*Changes cannot be made unless the
correct password is entered.
Indicates
settings that
can be
made only
from the
main remote
controller.
ON
Indicates settings that can
be changed only while the
units are in operation.
OFF
Indicates settings that can be changed
only while the units are not in operation.
Indicates settings that can
be changed only while the
units are operated in the
Cool, Heat, or Auto mode.
Indicates functions that are not available
when the buttons are locked or the
system is centrally controlled.
The table below
summarizes the square
icons used in this manual.
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Basic operations
Power ON/OFF
Button operation
ON
Press the ON/OFF button.
The ON/OFF lamp will light up in green, and the
operation will start.
When “LED lighting” is set to “No,” the ON/OFF lamp will
not light up.
OFF
Press the ON/OFF button again.
The ON/OFF lamp will come off, and the operation will
stop.

Operation mode, temperature, and fan speed
settings ON
Button operation
Operation mode
Each pressing of the F1 button cycles through the following
operation modes.
Select the desired operation mode.
Cool Dry Fan
Auto Heat
•Operation modes that are not available to the connected indoor unit
models will not appear on the display.
What the blinking mode icon means
The mode icon will blink when other indoor units in the same refrigerant system (connected to the same
outdoor unit) are already operated in a different mode. In this case, the rest of the unit in the same
group can only be operated in the same mode.
<Auto (dual set point) mode>
When the operation mode is set to the Auto (dual set point) mode, two preset
temperatures (one each for cooling and heating) can be set. Depending on the room
temperature, indoor unit will automatically operate in either the Cool or Heat mode
and keep the room temperature within the preset range.
The graph below shows the operation pattern of indoor unit operated in the Auto
(dual set point) mode.
Preset temp.
(Cool)
Preset temp.
(Heat)
Operation pattern during Auto (dual set point) mode
Heat Cool
The room temperature
changes corresponding
to the change in the
outside temperature.
Heat
Room temperature
Cool