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.
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Item Explanation
Set temp. Set the temperature.
1) Touch [Set temp.].
2)
Set the temperature with and .
<Setting ranges>
yIn cooling or drying mode: Between
64 °F (18 °C) and 86 °F (30 °C)
yIn heating mode: Between 60 °F (16 °C)
and 86 °F (30 °C)
yAutomatic: Between 62 °F (17 °C) and
80 °F (27 °C)
Fan SPD Set the strength of the fan.
1) Touch [Fan SPD].
2) Select the fan speed ( (high),
(mid), (low), (automatic)).
Flap Set the direction of the airow.
1) Touch [Flap].
2) Set the ap to the desired position (
(F1), (F2), (F3), (F4), (F5),
(Swing)).
Touch during the swing to stop the ap
at the desired position.
yHeating, fan, and automatic (heating)
can be adjusted in 5 steps and cooling
and dry can be adjusted in 3 steps.
yYou can set either or if the
model does not support airow direction
settings.
Prohibitn.* Set whether to allow or prohibit use of the local
remote controller.
1) Touch [Prohibitn.].
2) Use to select from “Accept”,
“Prhbt1”, “Prhbt2”, “Prhbt3”, or “Prhbt4”.
Accept: Allows operations with the remote
controller.
Prhbt1 to Prhbt4: Operations on the
remote controller are restricted.
Eco Enable or disable energy saving operation.
1) Touch [Eco].
2) Select “Valid” or “Invl”.
Enable or disable ECONAVI setting.
1) Touch .
2) Select “Valid” or “Invl”.
* Example of prohibiting or enabling remote controller use (factory
setting)
ON/OFF Mode Set temp. Fan
SPD Flap Eco
Accept      
Prhbt1      
Prhbt2      
Prhbt3      
Prhbt4      
: Operation and setting with the remote controller is possible
: Operation and setting with the remote controller is not possible
6Touch [Transmit].
zThe settings are registered and the “Settings” dialogue
closes.
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
6
Note
yTouch (or ) at the upper value (or lower value) of the
set temperature and the set value becomes a blank (no setting).
Make the setting blank when you want no setting.
Furthermore, touch (or ) and the upper value (or lower
value) is displayed.
For example:
If upper value 86 °F (30 °C)
and lower value 64 °F
(18 °C) (cooling)
yDisplays on the intelligent controller and the ap positions of the
4-way ceiling cassette type
1) When the aps are static
Display on the intelligent
controller Flap position on the actual unit
2) When aps are swinging
Display on the intelligent
controller Flap position on the actual unit
66 °F (19 °C)
64 °F (18 °C) (lower limit value)
(blank)
86 °F (30 °C) (upper limit value)
84 °F (29 °C)
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Settings after completing installation
Basic settings ow
1Set the language and time zone on
this unit.
→ Setting the language and time zone ([Language &
TimeZone stgs]) P.14
2Set the time and date on this unit.
→ Setting the date and time ([Date settings]) P.15
3Conrm the conguration of the air
conditioning system.
→ Conrming system conguration ([Check
conguration]) P.16
4Set addresses and group
memberships for the indoor units.
→ Basic settings on the indoor unit ([I/D unit settings])
P.17
5Name the area groups.
→ Changing the name of the area group ([Area group
name settings]) P.19
Make settings for steps 6 to 9 as necessary.
6Name the distribution groups.
→ Changing the name of the distribution group
([Distribution group settings]) P.20
7Register distribution groups to be
measured in the pulse meter.
→ Basic settings for the pulse meter ([Pulse meter
settings]) P.22
8Set the mode used for distributing
when calculating charges.
→ Set the distribution mode ([Distribution mode settgs])
P.24
9Set specied days, cut-off days,
and target time slots for calculating
distributions.
→ Basic settings for distribution calculation ([Calndr stgs
fr DistrCalc]) P.25
Setting nished
Set up ow for different operating styles
: Settings required. : Settings may be required. : Settings not required.
Step Category step Setting Screen menu names
Operation
Air
conditioning
operations
only
Distribution rate
display only
Quantity used,
charges display
Time Load Time Load
1 Date settings Setting the current date and time Date settings  
2Composition
loading
Conrming the connection
conguration
Check conguration  
3 Unit related
Central address*1I/D unit settings  
Name of the indoor units I/D unit settings  
Distribution group I/D unit settings  
Area group I/D unit settings *2
Control group I/D unit settings  
Not batch, not managed I/D unit settings  
Name of the outdoor units O/D unit settings  
Local remote controller prohibition
setting
Sttgs for commnctn w A/C  
4 Group related
Name of the area group Area group name settings *2
Name of the distribution group Distribution group sttgs  
Name of the schedule group Schedule group name stgs  
5Pulse meter
related
Association with the distribution
group
Pulse meter settings  
Type of pulse meter (electricity/
gas), multiplying factor (number of
pulse units)
Pulse meter settings
 
Name of the pulse meter Pulse meter settings     
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Step Category step Setting Screen menu names
Operation
Air
conditioning
operations
only
Distribution rate
display only
Quantity used,
charges display
Time Load Time Load
6Distribution
related
Distribution modes (time/load) Distribution mode settgs  
Power distribution calculation
target*3
Distribution mode settgs  
Energy saving distribution setting Distribution mode settgs   *4*4
Setting the monthly cut-off days Calndr stgs fr DistrCalc *5
Setting the regular hour range Calndr stgs fr DistrCalc 
Setting specied days Calndr stgs fr DistrCalc 
Currency for electricity charges*6Distribution Ratio sttgs     
Setting the capacity of the indoor
units*7
I/D unit settings 
Setting the capacity of the electric
heater*8
I/D unit settings   
7Scheduling
related
Schedule for a single day Schedule setting  
Allocating a schedule to a calendar Calendar  
Schedule group I/D unit settings  
8 Event control
Input point (names and
conditions)*9
Event control  
Output point (names and
operation)*10
Event control  
9 Network related*11
IP address, net mask, DHCP, etc. Network settings  
Setting to send alarm mails Email settings  
User ID, password, privileges Web user settings  
10 Intelligent
controller related
Buzzer volume Display/Volume settings  
Brightness of the back light Display/Volume settings  
Auto logout time Display/Volume settings  
Identication number Initialize  
Initialise the days accumulated
data*12
Initialize  
*1 Attention needs to be paid to administration divisions when devices such as systems controllers are to be used in conjunction with this unit.
*2 Settings required when area administration is to be performed.
*3 Select the object of calculations for electricity distributing from the following:
Operating hours Select when consideration is to be paid to the electricity for the indoor units. The electricity for outdoor units and indoor units are both
loaded into this unit and distributed.
Thermostat on times Select when no consideration is to be paid to the electricity for the indoor units. The electricity for outdoor units only is loaded into this
unit and distributed.
*4 If the air conditioning units included in the system are multi-function types supporting simultaneous heating and cooling or ice thermal storage models, settings
are required.
*5 Settings are required when only the accumulation operating time is to be managed.
*6 This must be set if you want to display charges.
*7 This only needs to be set for interface adaptors.
*8 This is used when calculating load distributing.
*9 Set items such as batch startup and stopping from external input.
*10 Set items such as batch alarm output to external devices.
*11 Required when logging in through a network device to operate and monitor.
*12 Clears the data calculated from test operation of the air conditioning units before hand over.
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Setting the language and time zone
Set the language to be used when setting and operating this unit. The languages available on this unit are English (US),
English (UK), German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Set the time zone to suit the language to be used.
5Touch [Select time zone].
zThe “Select time zone” dialogue is displayed.
5
6Select the time zone to display.
zYou can select [UTC-12] to [UTC-1], [UTC], and [UTC+1]
to [UTC+14]. Find the difference between the time in
the installation location of the intelligent controller and
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If the former is 1 hour
ahead of the latter, for example, select [UTC+1].
zThe settings are registered and the “Select time zone”
dialogue closes.
6
7Touch [Register].
zThe settings are registered and the unit automatically
restarts.
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
7
1Touch [IntelContrlr maint] in “Settings”.
zThe “Intelligent Controller maintenance” screen is displayed.
1
2Touch [Language & TimeZone stgs].
zEnter the admin number (password level 2) and the
“Language & time zone settngs” screen is displayed.
2
3Touch [Select Language].
zThe “SlctLang” dialogue is displayed.
3
4Select the language to display.
zYou can set [English (US)], [English (UK)], [German],
[Italian], [French], [Spanish], and [Portuguese].
zThe settings are registered and the “SlctLang” dialogue closes.
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Setting the date and time
Manually set the date and time.
3Setting the date and time.
Item Explanation
Month
Day
Year
Set the date.
Use to set “Month”, “Day”, and “Year”.
Hours*
Minutes
Seconds
Set the time.
Use to set “Hours”, “Minutes”, and
“Seconds”.
* The time system for “Hours” is 12 hours.
4Touch [Register].
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
4
1Touch [IntelContrlr maint] in “Settings”.
zThe “Intelligent Controller maintenance” screen is
displayed.
1
2Touch [Date settings].
zEnter the admin number (password level 1 or 2) and the
“Date setting” screen is displayed.
2
Note
yDo not turn back the time manually by 30 minutes or more.
Errors may occur in the basic settings on the indoor unit, and distribution results may be affected.
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Con rming system con guration
Con rm the current con guration of the air conditioning system.
4Touch [Begin con g].
zThe current status of the system is rechecked and the
results are then con rmed.
zTo cancel con rmation of the con guration, touch [Cancel].
4
1Touch [System Settings] in “Settings”.
zThe “System settings” screen is displayed.
1
2Touch [Check con guration].
zEnter the admin number (password level 2) and the “Check
con guration” screen is displayed.
2
3Touch [Check con guration].
zCon rmation of the con guration starts.
zIf there are changes to the con guration of the air
conditioning system after con rming the con guration,
the message “Con guration has been changed. Con rm
con guration?” is displayed.
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Basic settings on the indoor unit
Set details about indoor units (indoor unit addresses, groups belonged to, etc.).
5Change the settings.
Item Explanation
Name Change the name of the indoor unit.
Touch the text box and enter with the
touchscreen keyboard.
You can enter up to 16 letters or numbers.
O/D unit address Use to set the addresses of
the outdoor units (1 to 31). (“31” is set for
interface adaptors)
I/D unit address Use to set the addresses of the
indoor units (1 to 64).
Display Use to set the order when
displayed in a list (0 to 256).
CNTR addr. Set the central addresses (1 to 64).
Touch the text box and enter with the
touchscreen numeric keypad.
Note
yThe central address is shared with other
centralised controllers (system controllers,
etc.). Do not change unless necessary.
yAn error message is displayed if you set
an address that is already in use.
yThis cannot be set if multiple indoor units
are selected.
Fix cap Set the xed capacity values of the indoor
unit. (When interface adaptors are installed)
Touch the text box and enter with the
touchscreen numeric keypad.
ElecHeatrCap Set the capacity of the electric heater if
the model has an electric heater. (when
calculating load distribution)
Touch the text box and enter with the
touchscreen numeric keypad.
Group registration
yControl Gr.
ySchedleGroup
yArea
yDistrib. Grp.
Register the group the unit belongs to.
The group names are displayed when you
touch the text boxes.
Note
yBy putting a check mark in the “Select”
column of the indoor units belonging to
the same group, you can edit the settings
at the same time and register them all
together.
Not batch Select “” if the device is not to be subject to
operations and select “” if it is to be subject
to operations.
Not managed Select “” if the device is to be remove as
a subject of management by this unit, and
select “” if it is to be subject of management
by this unit.
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1Touch [System Settings] in “Settings”.
zThe “System settings” screen is displayed.
1
2Touch [I/D unit settings].
zEnter the admin number (password level 2) and the “I/D
unit settings” screen is displayed.
2
3Put a check mark in the “Select” column.
zYou can select more than one.
3
4Touch [Setng].
zThe “Edit unit settings” dialogue is displayed.
4
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Basic settings on the indoor unit
6Touch [Register].
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
6
7Put a check mark in the “Register”
column.
zSelect the indoor units you want to manage.
zThis procedure is not necessary if central addresses have
been automatically set. (→ “Automatically setting central
addresses” (P.18))
7
8Touch [Register].
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
8
Note
yDo not register indoor units in the same area to multiple distribution
groups.
Automatically setting central addresses
1Put a check mark in the “Register”
column.
zSelect the indoor units you want to manage.
1
2Touch [CNTR adr AutSet].
2
Note
yThe central address is shared with other centralised
controllers (system controllers, etc.). Do not change unless
necessary.
yAfter setting the central address in the “Edit unit settings”
dialogue, and then enable [CNTR adr AutSet], the central
addresses will be overwritten.
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Changing the name of the area group
Edit the name of the area group.
5Change the settings.
Item Explanation
Name Change the name of the area group.
You can enter up to 16 letters or numbers.
Display Use to set the order when displayed
in a list.
6Touch [Register].
zThe “Edit area group settgs” dialogue closes.
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
6
7Put a check mark in the “Valid” column.
zPut a check mark in the area group to use.
7
8Touch [Register].
zTo cancel the settings, touch [Cancel].
8
1Touch [System Settings] in “Settings”.
zThe “System settings” screen is displayed.
1
2Touch [Area group name settings].
zEnter the admin number (password level 1 or 2) and the
“Area group name settings” screen is displayed.
2
3Put a check mark in the “Select” column.
zSelect the area group name to be edited.
3
4Touch [Setng].
zThe “Edit area group settgs” dialogue is displayed.
4
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Changing the name of the distribution group
Edit the name of the distribution group.
4Touch [Setng].
zThe “Edit distribution group sttngs” dialogue is displayed.
4
5Change the settings.
Item Explanation
Name Change the name of the distribution group.
You can enter up to 16 letters or numbers.
Display Use to set the order when displayed
in a list.
1Touch [System Settings] in “Settings”.
zThe “System settings” screen is displayed.
1
2Touch [Distribution group sttgs].
zEnter the admin number (password level 1 or 2) and the
“Distribution group settings” screen is displayed.
2
3Put a check mark in the “Select” column.
zSelect the distribution group name to be edited.
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