Panasonic CZ-256ESMC2U User manual

Quick Reference
Intelligent Controller
Model No. CZ-256ESMC2U
Contents
Safety precautions ........................................................................... 2
Specications ................................................................................... 3
Operating precautions ..................................................................... 4
Installation precautions ................................................................... 4
Part names ........................................................................................ 4
Operations on this unit .................................................................... 5
Basic operation of the touch panel............................................... 5
Buttons and boxes ....................................................................... 5
How to read the screens .............................................................. 7
Checking the settings on the indoor unit....................................... 8
Operating the indoor unit .............................................................. 10
Settings after completing installation .......................................... 12
Setting the language and time zone ............................................. 14
Setting the date and time............................................................... 15
Conrming system conguration................................................. 16
Basic settings on the indoor unit.................................................. 17
Changing the name of the area group.......................................... 19
Changing the name of the distribution group ............................. 20
Basic settings for the pulse meter................................................ 22
Set the distribution mode .............................................................. 24
Basic settings for distribution calculation................................... 25
Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Installation Instructions
Separately Attached.
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.
ACXF55-19821
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zRead the Operating Instructions carefully for safe use. This manual describes the Operating Instructions of the intelligent controller. Read this
manual as well as operating instructions supplied with indoor units and outdoor units.
zBe sure to read the “Safety precautions” (below) before using.
zFind detailed instructions in the “Instructions” (PDF) on the DVD included with this unit.
zKeep this manual with operating instructions supplied with indoor units and outdoor units in a safe place.
zBe sure to keep this manual in a place easily accessible by users. In the case of user change, be sure to give this manual to the new user.
Safety precautions
WARNING CAUTION
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal
injury or death.
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal injury or
product or property damage.
Matters to be observed Prohibited matters
WARNING
Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by yourself. Contact the sales or
service dealer for repair.
In case of emergency, remove the power plug from the socket or switch off the
circuit breaker or the means by which the system is isolated from the mains
power.
CAUTION
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.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
yDo not operate with wet hands.
yDo not wash with water.
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Specications
Model No. CZ-256ESMC2U
Dimensions [H × W × D] 9-29/64” × 11-1/32” × (0-25/32 + 2-9/16”)
(240 × 280 × (20 + 65) mm)
Weight 5 lbs. (2.7 kg)
Temperature/Humidity range 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) / 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Indoor use only.
Rated voltage/Rated frequency AC24V 60Hz 1-PH
Power consumption Max. 20 W
Clock Precision ± 30 seconds/month (at normal temperature 77 °F (25 °C))
*Adjust periodically.
Holding time 100 days (at normal temperature 77 °F (25 °C) with full charge)
* Approx. 8 hours are required for full charge.
Number of connectable units per
link*1
Indoor unit - Up to 64 units*2
Outdoor unit - Up to 30 units
PC
environment
for remote
control
Browsers Internet Explorer 11 or later or Google Chrome
Screen
resolution
1280×1024 (recommended)
USB memory devices that can be
used
Standard type (USB2.0)
Capacity: 4 GB or more
Cautions before use
yProper operation is not guaranteed even if you use a computer that meets the above specications.
yEncryption (with security software) etc., cannot be used.
yPanasonic accepts no responsibility for any loss of data.
*1: The maximum number of connectable units is shown below.
yWhen using only this unit: 128 indoor units and 60 outdoor units
yWhen connecting a Communication Adaptor: 256 indoor units and 120 outdoor units
*2: The number of indoor units includes the Interface Adaptor.
Note
yInternet Explorer is the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
yGoogle Chrome is either a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
Note
yThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
yThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
yFCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Operating precautions
zDo not use in the following locations
yWhere ammable gases, etc. may leak
yNear the ocean or other areas with a lot of salt
yIn areas where sulphurous gases occur such as natural spa
areas
yIn places where there may be airborne water or oil (including
machinery lubricants, etc.) or steam
yWhere there are large uctuations in voltage
yWhere machinery emitting electromagnetic waves are located
yWhere there may be airborne organic solvents
zDo not apply strong shocks
(This may cause malfunction)
zDo not use heaters near the controller
(This may cause deformation or discolouration)
zDo not use hard or pointy objects
(This may cause scratches or malfunction)
zDo not hit the touch panel or push on it too strongly
(This may cause malfunction)
Installation precautions
zDo not install in locations with high humidity, lots of oil,
vibrations, where direct sunlight can reach the unit, or near
sources of heating
(This may cause malfunction)
zDo not install in noisy locations
(This may cause incorrect operation)
zInstall at least 4 ft. (1 m) away from TV, radio, PC. etc.
(To prevent fuzzy images or noise)
Part names
Name Explanation
(1) Colour LCD with touch panel You can operate the unit by touching the screen with your ngers.
(2) Power indicator This lights when the power is on.
(3) USB terminal Connect a USB memory device here to backup data from this unit (settings, accumulation/distribution).
(4) Storage door Open this cover to connect a USB memory device to the USB terminal.
To open, gently push on the storage door and then allow to drop down.
To close, lift the storage door and gently press closed.
(5) LAN terminal Connect to a network with wiring.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(The illustration shows the storage door open)
(Left side)
(5)
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Operations on this unit
Operations on this unit are performed by following menus.
The screens used for operations all follow a common pattern, with the screens being easy to read and easy
to use.
Basic operation of the touch panel
This section describes the basic operations on the touch panel.
Touch
This is a light touch with a
nger on the buttons or text
boxes displayed on the touch
panel.
Touch!
Picker
This is an up and down
movement of the nger
touching the screen, used to
pick settings in elements such
as spin boxes.
Picker!
Swipe
This is an operation where the nger is slid in a direction (up or down)
on the touch panel.
This is used to scroll slowly.
Swipe!
(slide the
nger)
Touch
Flick
This is an operation where the nger on the touch panel is icked in a
direction (up or down).
This is used to scroll quickly.
Flick!
Touch
Buttons and boxes
There are varieties of buttons and boxes on the screen that you use to perform operations and settings on the touch panel.
Buttons
These are used to switch screens, save settings, switch settings on or off, select items, and similar operations.
Display example Status Explanation
Setting is off In this state the setting is off.
Setting is on In this state the setting is on.
Setting
unavailable
This indicates that the setting is currently unavailable due to other conditions.
Display example Status Explanation
Selected The highlighted item is the one that is currently selected.
Selection
disabled
This indicates that the selection is currently unavailable due to other conditions.
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Operations on this unit
Check boxes
These are mainly used to switch on or off item selection and functions.
Display example Status Explanation
Unselected In this state the item is not selected.
Selected In this state the item is selected. (In this example, the automatic stop feature will operate.)
A check mark appears when you touch it. The check mark disappears when you touch it
again.
Spin boxes
These are used to switch the display of items and to set numeric items such as time.
Display example Explanation
takes you to the next item. takes you to the previous item.
Items may cycle around in the following way:
Gr.1 Gr.2 Gr.5
increases the numeric gure. decreases the numeric gure.
The numbers will change continuously if you continue to touch the button.
The numbers cycle around in the following way:
For example: When the number is an “hour”
“(blank)” “12(AM)” “01(AM)” “11(PM)”
Text boxes
These are used when you need to edit some text.
Display example Explanation
The touchscreen keyboard appears when you touch the text box.
Use the touchscreen keyboard to enter the text.
Dialogues
These are elements that appear on the screen and are mainly used for settings.
They close automatically once you have registered the settings.
Touch to close the dialogue without changing the setting.
(There may also be cases where you touch at the top right of the screen to register the setting)
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How to read the screens
There are some items and icons common to the operations and settings screens.
The follow explains the items and icons.
A B C D
F
E
G
Name Explanation
A Submenu name This displays the submenu name.
B Operations/Settings
screen name
This displays the operations/settings screen name.
C Date and time The current date and time is displayed.
D “Home” icon Touch this to display the Top menu.
E Scroll buttons
Touch on the right side of the screen to scroll to the right. Touch to scroll to the left. (The display changes according to the
direction you can scroll.)
F “Back” icon Touch this to go back to the previous menu.
G “Warning” icon The “Alarm list” screen is displayed when you touch this.
zIn this document and on the unit, indoor units are described as the “I/D”.
zIn this document and on the unit, outdoor units are described as the “O/D”.
Notations in this document
Menu names, screen names, etc., are shown as follows in this document.
Type Notation Example
Top menus
Screen names
Screen display items
“xxx” “Oper./Status”
“I/D unit list” screen
“Select” column, “ON/OFF”
Submenu names
Screen menu names
Button names
[xxx] [Operation/Status]
[I/D unit list]
[Operation]
Caution
The screen may be reset or you may be returned to
the Top menu under some rare circumstances, but
this is a function of the automatic refresh feature and
is not indicative of a malfunction.
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Checking the settings on the indoor unit
You can check the setting status of all indoor units connected to this unit in a list. You can also change the
display to show by area.
Note
yBefore proceeding with this setting, you must register the area to be displayed and also register indoor units in that area.
After performing “Changing the name of the area group” (P.19), perform “Basic settings on the indoor unit” (P.17 to 18), and then
proceed with these settings.
1Touch [Operation/Status] in “Oper./
Status”.
1
2Touch [I/D unit list].
zThe “I/D unit list” screen is displayed.
2
3Checking the status of settings.
zRefer to P.9 for details about the screen.
Note
yYou can select indoor units to change their settings. (→ “Operating
the indoor unit” (P.10))
Select the area to display
1Touch [Area].
zThe “Select Area” dialogue is displayed.
1
2Select the area to display.
zIf 9 or more area groups have been registered (P.19),
you can scroll up or down by swiping or icking the screen.
zThe “Select Area” dialogue is closed and the settings of the
selected area are displayed in the list.
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“I/D unit list” screen
A: [Select all]/[Clear all] buttons
[Select all] Select all indoor units.
[Clear all] Cancel selection of all
indoor units.
B: Change list order.
Display The display follows the order set
in “I/D unit settings”.
Address The display follows the address
order set in “I/D unit settings”.
C: Select the area to display in the list.
The area changes each time you touch
and . Touch [Area] to display the “Select
Area” dialogue.
(“All area” → “Area1” → “Area2” →…→
“AreaXXX*” → “All area”)
* “XXX” stands for the number of the last of
the registered areas.
D: The settings of the indoor units are displayed
in a list.
You can scroll up or down by swiping or
icking the screen.
yEach time you touch the item name, the order switches between ascending (▲) and descending (▼).
ySome items are not displayed for some models.
Item Explanation
[Select] Select the indoor units you want to operate.
Name The names of the indoor units are displayed.
When an icon is displayed to the right of the name, this indicates that some situation has occurred.
(Alarm displays)
: The indoor unit lters need cleaning
: An alarm has occurred
Status This indicates the current operating status (ON/OFF). (P.10)
Mode The current operating mode (Heat, Dry, Cool, Fan, Auto) is displayed. (P.10)
Set T. The current temperature setting is displayed. (P.11)
Room T. The current room temperature is displayed.
Fan SPD The current fan speed (High, Mid., Low, Auto) is displayed. (P.11)
Flap The airow direction is displayed. (P.11)
Prhbt. This indicates the remote controller operation “Accept” or “Prhbt1” to “Prhbt4”. (P.11)
Sche. This indicates the setting status of the schedule (Yes, --, OFF).
Yes: This indicates that a schedule is set.
--: This indicates that a schedule is not set.
OFF: This indicates that a schedule is set, but that the schedule has not started because indoor units are off or similar.
Eco “” is displayed when the energy saving setting is running. ( P. 11)
ECONAVI “” is displayed when the ECONAVI setting is running. (Only for models with ECONAVI) (P.11)
e-CUT “” is displayed when the e-CUT function is running.
E: After cleaning the lters, touch to clear the lter icon from the display.
F: The “Settings” dialogue of the indoor unit selected at D is displayed.
You can change the settings for the selected indoor unit in the “Settings” dialogue. (→ “Operating the indoor unit” (P.10))
yThere may be differences in the items you can set depending on the model of the indoor unit.
yWhen you have selected multiple units, setting items in common are displayed in the “Settings” dialogue.
A B C
E
D
F
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Operating the indoor unit
You can select indoor units to change settings, for example, start or stop them, or change their set
temperature, etc.. Change settings in the “Settings” dialogue.
You can also select multiple indoor units and operate them using the same settings.
4Touch [Operation].
zThe “Settings” dialogue is displayed.
4
Note
yThere may be differences in the items you can set in the
“Settings” dialogue, depending on the model of the indoor
unit.
yWhen you have selected multiple units, setting items in
common are displayed in the “Settings” dialogue.
5Change the settings of the items.
Common display area Operation display area
Select an item from the common display area and set the
operation in the operation display area.
Item Explanation
ON/OFF Set whether to start or stop operation.
1) Touch [ON/OFF].
2) Select “ON” or “OFF”.
Mode Set the operating mode.
1) Touch [Mode].
2) Select the operating mode ( (heating),
(drying), (cooling), (fan),
(automatic)).
1Touch [Operation/Status] in “Oper./
Status”.
1
2Touch [I/D unit list].
zThe “I/D unit list” screen is displayed.
2
3Put a check mark in the “Select” column.
zSelect the indoor units whose settings you want to change.
zYou can touch [Select all] to change the settings in a batch.
3
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