Mitsubishi Electric EB-50GU-A Installation manual

WT07019X01
Before using the InterlockCongTool, please read this manual carefully
to ensure proper operation.
Retain this manual for future reference.
EB-50GU-A/EB-50GU-J - Compatible InterlockCongTool
Operation Manuals
1. Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 1
2. Introduction................................................................................. 2
3. System Requirements ................................................................ 5
4. Installation and Uninstallation..................................................... 6
4.1 Installation.......................................................................................6
4.2 Uninstallation.................................................................................10
5. Operating Instructions ...............................................................11
5.1 Exporting the Initial Settings of the EB-50.....................................11
5.2 Starting Up the InterlockCongTool...............................................13
5.3 Operating Instructions for the Interlock Control List......................14
5.3.1 Interlock Control List .................................................................. 15
5.4 Editing the Interlock Settings.........................................................16
5.4.1 List of Interlock Setting Items ..................................................... 19
5.4.2 Setting the Air Directions............................................................ 21
5.4.3 Setting the Fan Speeds.............................................................. 22
5.5 Selecting Equipment Types...........................................................23
5.6 Conrming the Interlock Settings ..................................................25
5.7 Saving the Interlock Control Settings............................................26
5.8 Exporting the Initial Settings in a CSV File....................................27
5.9 Importing the Initial Settings into the EB-50..................................28
6. Error Message List ................................................................... 31
CONTENTS

1. Safety Precautions
Thoroughly read the following safety precautions prior to installation.
Observe these precautions carefully to ensure safety.
Make sure that the manual is passed on to the users.
The users should keep manual for future reference and refer to it as necessary. This manual should be made available to
those who repair or relocate the units. Make sure that the manual is passed on to any future air conditioning system users.
InterlockConfigTool must be installed by a technician who is familiar with Mitsubishi Electric products.
[1] WARNING
[2]
Indicates a risk of death or serious injury.
Indicates a risk of injury or structural damage
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.
To reduce the risk of malfunctions, do not use the
product at hand in combination with other applications
or software.
To prevent unauthorized access, always use a security
device such as a VPN router when connecting to the
Internet.
Important Notice to the Users (License Agreement)
This document serves as an agreement between the user of the application software and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. By
using this product, you agree to the following terms:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and its associated dealers, under any circumstances, accept no liability for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental, punitive, or any other damages or losses, even if the seller is notified of the possibility of such damages.
We cannot accept liability for any third party claim.
This document and the software shall not be made public without the consent of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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EB-50GU-A/EB-50GU-J - Compatible InterlockConfigTool is a tool you can use to verify or change EB-50's
Interlock control settings.s
EB-50GU-A and EB-50GU-J are collectively referred to as EB-50
(1) InterlockConfigTool allows its users to verify or change the current Interlock control settings, using the
EB-50’s Initial Settings exported to an HDD or a USB memory.
(2) The Interlock control settings can be exported in a CSV file. The exported CSV file can be opened in
spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft®Excel.
(3) The data exported from the InterlockConfigTool to an HDD or a USB memory drive can be imported into
the EB-50.
Function Explanation Reference
Reading in the EB-50
settings
Allows the user to check or change the Interlock control
settings by exporting the Initial Settings to an HDD or a USB
memory from the EB-50 and importing them into the
InterlockConfigTool.
5.1
5.2
Checking the Interlock
control settings
Allows the user to check the Interlock control settings in a list
format.
5.3
5.6
Changing the Interlock
control settings
Allows the user to change the existing Interlock control
settings.
5.3
5.4
5.5
Writing the data on the
EB-50
Allows the user to export the edited data to an HDD or a USB
memory. The data can be imported into the EB-50 without
the need for data conversion.
5.9
Temporarily storing the
settings
Allows the user to temporarily save the Interlock control
settings.
5.7
CSV output Allows the user to export the Interlock control settings in a
CSV file.
5.8
2. Introduction
Important
・Before using the InterlockConfigTool, perform the initial settings either via the Web Browser for the
InterlockConfigTool to function properly.
・The InterlockConfigTool is compatible with versions 7.01 of the EB-50.
・Do not import the data exported from “Design Tool” into the InterlockConfigTool.
・Make sure the Interlock Control license for the EB-50 is valid. The InterlockConfigTool cannot be
used without a valid Interlock Control license.
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Important
Before using the interlock control, you must agree to the following.
1. Before making the settings for the Interlock Control Functions, thoroughly read the
section “Web browser for Initial Settings” in the EB-50 Operation Manual.
2. This feature must not be used for disaster prevention or security purposes unless a backup
device is provided in case of failure of this feature. (Not designed to be used in situations that
are life-threatening)
3. No functions must be added that allow the malfunctioning unit to run by defeating the safety
features, such as an external ON/OFF switch or a short-circuit.
4. Those settings for the function that are not supported by the interlocked units must not be
made. All the settings must be made within the specified range.
(Failure to observe these precautions may result in malfunctions and failures.)
5. Perform a test run for interlock control, and confirm the correct settings and normal operation.
6. The system must be configured in the way that integrates the operation of the interlocked fire
and emergency control systems.
7. The followings are the condition examples that should NOT be set.
<Inappropriate condition examples - repeating ON and OFF eternally>
Ex1: Turn off Group1 when Group1 is turned on.
Ex2: Turn on Group1 when Group1 is turned off.
These settings may damage the units by repeating ON and OFF.
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Sample system configuration for the InterlockConfigTool
[Sample system]
(1) Initial Settings export to an HDD or a USB memory
(2) Importing to InterlockConfigTool
InterlockConfigTool
(3) Exporting the Initial Settings in a CSV File
CSV File
(4) Confirming or Editing the Interlock setting
(5) Exporting to an HDD or an USB memory
(6) Exporting to the EB-50
Important
・After data is exported to an HDD or an USB memory, edited with InterlockConfigTool, and
imported back into the EB-50, do not make any settings changes (e.g., group settings) on
the EB-50. If any changes are made before the exported data is imported back, the EB-50
will not function properly.
・Only import the edited Initial Settings data into the EB-50 from which the original data was
exported to the InterlockConfigTool. If the edited data is used to overwrite the data on other
EB-50, all data including group information will be overwritten.
InterlockConfigTool
InterlockConfigTool
InterlockConfigTool USB memory
USB memory
USB memory
USB memory
EB-50
EB-50
HDD
HDD
HDD
HDD
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To use the EB-50GU-A/EB-50GU-J-compatible InterlockConfigTool, the following system requirements must
be met.
Specifications
PC PC/AT-compatible
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Business 32-bit Service Pack 2
Microsoft®Windows®7 Professional 32- or 64-bit Service Pack 1
Microsoft®Windows®8 Professional 32- or 64-bit
OS .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.
(Windows®8
may not have .NET Framework 2.0 installed as a standard
application.)
CPU 1 GHz or faster recommended ( 32bit(x86) or 64bit(x64) )
RAM Windows Vista®1 GB or more
Windows®7/8 1 GB or more
USB Port Minimum 1 port
Monitor Resolution 1024×768 or higher
Spreadsheet Software Microsoft®Excel 2003/2007/2010/2013
Registered Trademarks
MS, Microsoft, and associated logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
3. System Requirements
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4.1 Installation
Installing the InterlockConfigTool
[Installation Procedures: InterlockConfigTool]
(1) Save all work in progress, and quit all applications. Refer to the relevant software manuals for how to
save the data or quit the programs.
(2) Insert the Setup CD into the computer drive, and run Setup.msi.
(3) On Windows 8, a popup message may appear as shown in the
figure at right. If this message appears, click “No,” to exit the
window. Install .NET Framework 2.0 by following the instructions
on page 8 under [Installation procedures: .NET Framework 2.0],
and install the InterlockConfigTool.
(4) Click “Next” on the InterlockConfigTool installation screen.
(5) Specify the installation destination folder. To use the
default destination folder, click "Next.”
4. Installation and Uninstallation
Important
・Windows 8 may not have .NET Framework 2.0 installed as a standard application, and installation
of .NET Framework 2.0 requires an Internet connection.
If the computer on which the InterlockConfigTool will be installed does not have an active Internet
connection, have the .NET Framework 2.0 installation file ready by following the instructions detailed
under [Installation Procedures: .NET Framework 2.0].
・Before installing the InterlockConfigTool, make sure the computer meets the system requirements
specified under section 3. System Requirements.
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(6) Click “Next” on the next screen to start the installation process.
Wait until installation is complete.
(7) The window shown at right will appear upon completion of the
installation. Click “Close” to exit the installation application.
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[Installation Procedures: .NET Framework 2.0].
Follow the procedures below to install [.NET Framework 2.0] on Windows 8.
(1) Open “Control Panel”.
(2) Click “Programs and Features” in “Control Panel”.
(3) Click “Turn Windows features on or off”.
(4) Check the checkbox next to “.NET Framework 3.5
(includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)” , and then click “OK”.
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(5) Click “Download files from Windows Update”.
File download will automatically start.
Important
・Internet access is required to download files.
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4.2 Uninstallation
Follow the steps below to uninstall the InterlockConfigTool.
[Uninstallation Procedures: Windows 8]
(1) Launch “Programs and Features” in "Control Panel.”
(2) Click “InterlockConfigToolEB50” on the list,
and then click “Uninstall.”
[Uninstallation Procedures: Windows 7]
(1) Launch “Programs and Features” in “Control Panel.”
(2) Click “InterlockConfigToolEB50” on the list,
and then click “Uninstall.”
[Uninstallation Procedures: Windows Vista]
(1) Launch “Programs and Features” in “Control Panel.”
(2) Click “InterlockConfigToolEB50” on the list,
and then click “Uninstall.”
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5.1 Exporting the Initial Settings of the EB-50
How to export the Initial Settings from the EB-50 to be used with the InterlockConfigTool will be explained
below.
[Operating Procedures]
(1) Click “Function 3” then “Interlock control” from
the menu on the EB-50's Initial Setting Web
browser to open the Interlock control settings
screen.
(2) Click “Execute” at the left top area then “Save
settings” at the right bottom area.
(3) Click “Utility” then “Back up/import setting data”
from the menu on the EB-50's Initial Setting
Web browser to open the Back up/import
settings screen.
Important
・Before using the InterlockConfigTool, make sure the Interlock Control license for the EB-50 is
valid.
The InterlockConfigTool cannot be used without a valid Interlock Control license.
* Refer to the EB-50 Operation Manual for how to check the validity status of the Interlock
Control license.
・After data is exported to an HDD or a USB memory, edited with InterlockConfigTool, and
imported back into the EB-50, do not make any settings changes (e.g., group settings) on
the EB-50. If any changes are made before the exported data is imported back, the EB-50
will not function properly.
Note
・If the Interlock Control is already in use on the EB-50, skip steps (1) and (2) below.
5. Operating Instructions
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(4) To back up the data, click [Back up settings data].The settings data will be created and the Window’s
standard file download dialog will appear. After that, this data can be exported to an HDD or a USB
memory.
Note: It will take a few minutes to create the settings data.
Note: The name of the settings data will be “SettingData.dat”.
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5.2 Starting Up the InterlockConfigTool
[Operating Procedures]
(1) If using USB memory with the EB-50’s Initial Settings data, before launching the InterlockConfigTool,
insert the USB memory into the USB port on the computer.
(2) From the Desktop or Start menu,
click the InterlockConfigToolEB50 icon to launch the
program.
From the “File” menu in the menu bar, select “Import.”
Select “SettingDat.dat” on the HDD or USB, and then
click “Open.”
(3) A progress bar will appear to indicate the progress of data
transfer. Upon completion of Initial Settings data transfer, the
Interlock control list will appear.
Important
・Do not import the data exported from the Design Tool
into the InterlockConfigTool.
Note
・Back up the data on the USB memory drive on to a computer before using the InterlockConfigTool.
Data Import
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5.3 Operating Instructions for the Interlock Control List
The current interlock settings can be verified on the Interlock control list. By selecting a specific row, its
detailed settings can be viewed and/or changed, using the menu bar at the left top or the buttons on the right
side of the screen. To verify or change the settings, click the desired row. Refer to section 5.3.1
“Interlock control list” for further details.
Note
・Up to four names of the Input units and Output units will be displayed on the Interlock control list.
If five or more pieces of equipments are registered, the number of equipments will appear,
instead of their individual names (e.g., “Group (5)” or “Address (8)”). In that case, the names of
the equipments can be viewed on the Confirmation screen. Refer to section 5.6 “Confirming the
Interlock Settings” for details about the Confirmation screen.
Currently
Selected Row
Enable/Disable
Button
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5.3.1 Interlock Control List
Function Explanation
Open *1 Opens the temporarily saved Interlock control settings file.
Close *1 Closes the Interlock control settings being edited.
Save Saves the Interlock control settings being edited.
CSV output Exports the Interlock control settings being edited in a CSV file.
Refer to section 5.8 “Exporting the Initial Settings in a CSV file” for details.
Import *1 Imports the Initial Settings exported from the EB-50.
Refer to 5.2 “Starting Up the InterlockConfigTool” for details.
Export Creates the Initial Settings data file to be imported to the EB-50.
Refer to section 5.9 “Importing the Initial Settings into the EB-50” for details.
File
End *1 Exits the InterlockConfigTool.
Copy Copies the interlock settings of the selected row.
(Shortcut: [Ctrl]+[C])
Paste Pastes the copied interlock settings to the selected row.
(Shortcut: [Ctrl]+[V])
Insert Inserts a blank row after the selected row.
(Shortcut: [Ctrl]+[I])
Delete Deletes the selected row.
(Shortcut: [Delete])
Edit
Delete all Deletes all interlock settings.
Confirm Displays the interlock settings of the selected row.
(Double click the selected row, or press the “F7” key to perform the same
action.)
Refer to 5.6 “Confirming the Interlock Settings” for details.
New Creates new interlock settings.
(Shortcut: [Ctrl]+[N])
Refer to section 5.4 "Editing the Interlock Settings” for details.
Config Configures the settings for the selected row.
(Shortcut: [F8])
Refer to section 5.4 "Editing the Interlock Settings” for details.
All Enable Enables (black square) all interlock settings.
Config
All Disable Disables (white square) all interlock settings.
Temp. Display Switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit display.Option
CSV delimiter Selects the type of delimiters to be used in the CSV file.
Enable/Disable button Enables (black square) or disables (white square) the interlock settings.
Important
・Before performing actions marked with "*1,” save the data, using the “Save” or the “Export” button.
Important
・Using “Temp. Display” under “Option,” the temperature display can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit.
The initial settings are as follows:
Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on the setting on the EB-50
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5.4 Editing the Interlock Settings
The interlock settings for the selected rows can be edited, or a new set of interlock settings can be
created as explained below.
Refer to the section [Operating Procedures 1: Creating new interlock settings] for how to create new
interlock settings.
Refer to the section [Operating Procedures 2: Editing the existing interlock settings] for how to edit the
existing settings.
Refer to section 5.4.1 “List of Interlock Setting Items” for the detailed interlock settings.
[Operating Procedures 1: Creating new interlock settings]
(1) Click “New” on the right side of the Interlock control list or select “New” from the Menu.
(2) A settings configuration window will appear.
(3) Select the “Input Category.”
(4) Select the Input State. The number of items to be set depends on
the Input Category selected. Make the settings for all “Input
States.”
Note
・The “Input State” and the “Input Unit Selection” buttons will be
available for selection when “Input Category” is selected.
Input Category
Input State
Input Unit
Selection Button
Output Unit
Type
Interlock
Operation
Output Unit
Selection Button
Input Units Output Units
Note
・It is recommended that the Interlock settings file be output in the CSV file for later viewing.
Important
・Set the “Input State” conditions appropriate for given types of
equipments. If non-supported functions are assigned, the
equipments may not function properly.
Important
・Before changing the Input Category, delete all selected Input
Units.
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(5) Select Input Units by clicking "Select Units” at
the left bottom of the screen. Refer to section
5.5 “Selecting Equipment Types” for details.
(6) Select the Output Unit Type.
(7) Set the Interlock Operation settings. The number of items to
be set depends on the Output Unit Type selected.
When the Output Unit Type is Group, make the setting for
at least one action.
When “Free Output Points” is selected for the
“Output Unit Type,” select ON or OFF.
(8) Click “Select Units” to select Output Units. Refer to
section 5.5 “Selecting Equipment Types” for details.
(9) After the settings for items (3) through (8) above have been complete, click “OK” to exit
the window and return to the “Interlock control list” screen.
Note
・The “Interlock Operation” and the “Output Unit Selection”
buttons will be available for selection when Output Unit Type
is selected.
Note
・Click “OK” after all the settings have been made. The settings cannot be saved unless all the
settings have been made.
Screen that appears when Output
Unit Type is Group
Screen that appears when Output Unit
Type is Free Output Points
Note
・"Set Temp.” can be set only after the “Mode” has been
specified.
・Not all items are available in all modes (e.g., Air Direction).
・Make the “Interlock Operation” settings appropriate for given
types of equipments. If non-supported functions are
assigned, the equipments may not function properly.
Important
・Before changing the Output Unit Type, delete all selected
Output Units.
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[Operating Procedures 2: Editing the existing interlock settings]
(1) Select a desired row to change its settings from the Interlock control list.
(2) Click “Config” on the right side of the “Interlock control list”, or select “Config” from the menu.
(3) A settings configuration window will appear. (A sample screen appears below.)
(4) When done editing the settings, click “OK” to return to the “Interlock control list” screen.
Input Category
Input State
Output Uni
t
Type
Interlock
Operation
Input Unit
Selection Button
Output Unit
Selection Button
Input Units Output Units
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5.4.1 List of Interlock Setting Items
Summarized in the table below are the types of settings to be made for the Input Units. Be sure to set the
settings for all the items.
Setting Function
Input Category Selects the category for the equipment whose status is used to trigger interlock
operation. *1
Input State Selects the interlock conditions.
For the condition “All XXX” to be met, the status of all Input Units must be XXX.
For the condition “One or more XXX” to be met, both of the following must hold true:
All Input Units were in the state of non-XXX, and the status of one or more Input
Units has changed from the status of non-XXX to XXX.
Input State
Select mode Selects the mode to be used as an interlock condition when the “Input State” is set
to “Group (Mode).”
Input Unit Selection Button Displays the “Input Unit Selection” window.
*1 The setting cannot be changed if Input Units are already selected. To change the setting, delete all selected Input Units.
Summarized in the table below are the types of settings to be made for the Output Units. If the setting for the
“Output Unit Type” is set to “Group,” make the setting for at least one item under “Interlock Operation,” and
make the settings for all remaining items. If the “Output Unit Type” is set to “Free Output Points,” make the
settings for all items.
Setting Function
Output Unit Type Selects the type of equipments to be operated when the input conditions are met. *1
Output Unit Type:
Group
Selects type of operation for the selected group to perform when the input
conditions are met.
Interlock
Operation
Output Unit Type:
Free Output Points
Selects type of operation for the “Free Output Points” when the input conditions are
met.
Output Unit Selection Button Displays the Output Unit selection window.
*1 This setting cannot be changed if Output Units are already selected. To change the setting, delete all selected Output
Units.
Summarized in the table below are the Interlock Operation setting options for the system whose “Output Unit
Type” is set to ”Free Output Points.”
Setting Function
ON/OFF The contact turns ON or OFF when the input conditions are met.
Important
・The available settings for certain items such as “Mode” and “Fan Speed” depend on the type of
indoor units connected. Making the “Input State” or “Interlock Operation” settings not supported by
the connected indoor units may cause equipment trouble. Before making these settings, make sure
the function is supported by the indoor units.
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