Panasonic CZ-TACG1 User manual

Model No. CZ-TACG1
USER’S MANUAL
Controller (Network Adaptor)
POWER LINK STATUS
SETUP
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Safety Precautions .................................................2 ~ 3 System Overview..........................................................4 Before Installing the Adaptor ......................................4 Parts IdentiÞcation .......................................................4
Parts...............................................................................5 Adaptor Installation......................................................5 Connecting Network.....................................................6 Starting Panasonic AC controller ...............................6 Use the Panasonic AC controller................................9 Troubleshooting .........................................................14 Information..................................................................15 Firmware Update Function ........................................15 Software License Information ...................................16
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Table of Contents
Model No. CZ-TACG1
Controller (Network Adaptor) Safety Precautions
ORead the following “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” carefully before
installation.
OElectrical work must be installed by a licensed electrician. Be
sure to use the correct rating and main circuit for the model to be installed.
OThe caution items stated here must be followed because
these important contents are related to safety. The meaning of each indication used is as below. Incorrect installation due to ignoring of the instruction will cause harm or damage, and the seriousness is classified by the following indications.
OPlease provide this setup guide to the user after installation.
Instruct user to keep it with the instruction manuals of the air conditioner in safe location.
WARNING This indication shows the possibility
of causing death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This indication shows the possibility of causing injury or damage to properties.
The items to be followed are classified by the symbols:
Symbol with white background denotes item that is PROHIBITED from doing. Symbol with dark background denotes item that must be carried out.
WARNING
ODo not set up in places where there is a lot of
steam, such as bathrooms.
- This can cause electric shock or ignition due to
shorting.
ODo not disassemble or modify.
- This can cause electric shock or ignition.

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ODo not touch with wet hands.
- This can cause electric shock or ignition due to
shorting.
ODo not set up in hospitals or places where
electronic medical devices are located.
- Radio waves emitting from this adaptor may interfere
with electronic medical devices and cause them to malfunction.
ODo not set up where children can reach the adaptor.
- They may pull on it or cause themselves an injury.
ODo not wipe with wet cloths or wash in water.
- This can cause electric shock or ignition.
WARNING
OThis 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.
ORequest installation only from the place of purchase
or an installer.
- Not doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
OShut off the power supply when installing this
adaptor.
- Not doing so may cause electric shock.
OUse only the speciÞed parts when installing the
adaptor and perform the installation correctly by following the instructions.
- Not doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
OEnsure cables are installed properly so that external
forces cannot affect them.
- Not doing so may cause overheating which can lead
to ignition.
OStop use as soon as you notice any problems or
malfunctions and shut off the electric supply to the connected appliance.
- Not doing so may cause smoke, ignition, electric
shock, or burns.
- Examples of problems and malfunctions
• There is a burning smell • Water or a foreign object has gotten inside
oImmediately request repair from the place of
purchase or the installer.
CAUTION
OThe adaptor is indoor use only. Do not set up
outside or in unsecured locations.
- It may provide an entry point for unauthorised network
access.
ODo not set up in locations exposed to direct
sunlight, where the temperature may exceed 40°C or go below 0°C.
- This can cause deformation.
ODo not install in locations where oils are used a lot
or where steam or sulphurous gases are emitted.
- This can cause loss of performance or deformation.
OBefore connecting wires and cables, discharge any
static electricity.
- Not doing so may cause malfunction.

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System Overview
CAUTION
ODo not stand on an unstable surface when operating
or checking the adaptor.
- This can cause injury from falls.
Indoor unit
Network adaptor CZ-TACG1
Wireless LAN
Router
Internet
Before Installing the Adaptor
• Requires a Smartphone that is iOS/Android compatible; • The Network adaptor (adaptor) is designed specifically as a terminal for the
Panasonic AC controller;
• Do not attach the adaptor to metal as wireless performance will be adversely
affected;
• The adaptor recommended to be installed outside of the indoor unit. (It needs to
be accessed when connecting it or when there is a problem.);
• The Wireless LAN network coverage must include the air conditioner installation
location;
• Do connect the Wireless LAN to a compatible Panasonic Air Conditioner with a
connectivity interface port.
Specification Input Voltage DC 12V (From air conditioner indoor unit) Power consumption Max: 660 mW Size 66 mm (H) x 36 mm (W) x 12 mm (D) Weight Approx. 85g Interface 1x Wireless LAN Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency range 2.4 GHz band Encryption WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Parts IdentiÞcation
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No Item Description 1 Power LED Indicates that the adaptor is being supplied with
power.
2 Link LED Indicate the communication status of adaptor to
the server.
3 Status LED Indicate the communication status of adaptor to
the air-conditional. Green: status without weekly timer Orange: status with weekly timer Red: Abnormality Red oOrange oGreen : Auto updating
adaptor firmware
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4 Setup Switch* Connection setup mode switching 5 Check Switch* Signal strength checking (press and hold for 5
seconds then release) Disable LEDs display (press and hold for 10 seconds then release)
6 Reset* Soft reset
* The device factory reset can be done by press and hold CHECK and SETUP
button for 10 seconds. After release the CHECK and SETUP button, press the reset button.

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Parts
Adaptor Unit (CZ-TACG1)
POWER LINK STATUS
SETUP
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Screw for mounting (M4 x 20 – 1 piece)
Mounting cord clamp (1 piece) Cable tie (1 piece) Double-sided adhesive tape Wall plug
Adaptor Installation 1. Attach the Adaptor unit with double-sided adhesive tape
on the wall near the indoor unit.
- Shut off the power supply when installing this adaptor. - Make sure the wall is clean and free from dirt.
Adaptor
Adhesive tape
Wall
2. Use the cord clamp to Þx the cable to the wall.
Pull the cable around as shown in the diagram so that the external force cannot act on the connector in the adaptor. Furthermore, on the indoor unit end, use the included cable tie to fix the cables together when necessary.
L N 1 2 3 Cable tie
Cord clamp
General illustration for installation use
3. Connect the cable to the CN-CNT connector at the indoor
unit.
Take note each indoor unit CN-CNT connector location might be different. Please consult authorized dealer.

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Connecting Network Establish network connection to the internet via Wireless mode. 1. Turn on the power supply to the indoor unit.
- The Power LED lights (green). - The Status LED blinking (green).
S TA T U S L I N K P O W E R
2. Download and install the Panasonic AC controller.
3. Follow the instruction of the app to complete the
installation setup. Refer to next page.
- All LEDs lights (green).
S TA T U S L I N K P O W E R
Starting Panasonic AC controller Use a Smartphone that is iOS/Android compatible.
• User interface image may change without notification. • There is no charge for using this application. However, other charges may be
incurred for connection and operation.
• Updates to the service may mean there are changes to the design of the screen
and display.
1. Login to the Panasonic AC controller
Login with your Panasonic ID and password. Panasonic ID can be registered free from the link on the page or at the following URL. (https://csapl.pcpf.panasonic.com/Account/Register 001)
2. Connection Guide
i. At My Home screen, tap “+” to add new product. ii. Select the product that you want to add. iii. Tap “Start” to begin the connection setup.

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iv. Tap “Next” after confirming the POWER LED of the
network adaptor is ON.
v. If you are the first user (administrator) to operate the
air conditioner via this application, reset the network adaptor with a pin and tap “Next”.
vi. Choose the button that matches the status of LINK
LED on the network adaptor.
vii. Tap on the preferred connection setup mode.
- To “Connect with WPS mode”, proceed to
instruction 3.1 (For router that supports WPS)
- To “Connect with AP mode”, proceed to instruction
3.2 (For router that does not support WPS)
3.1 Connect with WPS Mode
i. Press the “WPS” button on the router to establish
connection.
ii. Tap “Next” after the router is ready for connection. iii. Press and hold the “SETUP” button on the network
adaptor for 5 seconds.
iv. Release the “SETUP” button when both STATUS
LED and LINK LED start to blink. Tap “NEXT”.
v. Wait until LINK LED is ON indicates the connection
setup is complete. Tap “NEXT” and proceed to instruction 4.

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3.2 Connect with AP Mode
i. Press and hold the “SETUP” button on the network
adaptor for 10 seconds.
ii. Release the “SETUP” button when the STATUS LED
starts to blink in orange.
iii. Tap “NEXT”. iv. Tap “To wireless network settings of the smartphone”
to change the wireless network connection of the smartphone to the following network, the smartphone will connect to the network adaptor.
SSID: Panasonic-CZ-T-wirelessAP Password: Rac8pswa
v. A window will prompt, tap “Copy password and next”
to proceed to smartphone wireless network setting.
vi. Connect to “Panasonic-CZ-T-wirelessAP” network
and back to the application to continue with the setup.
vii. Tap “To wireless network setting” to setup the
wireless network connection of the network adaptor.
viii. Connect the network adaptor to wireless router.
Select your wireless router.
ix. Enter the password of the selected wireless router. x. The LINK LED will light up when the network
adaptor successfully connects to the server. Tap “NEXT” and proceed to instruction 4.
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4. Setup completion
i. Input the Device ID. Device ID is written at name
plate attached to the network adaptor or label attached on the packaging.
ii. Set the password for the network adaptor. iii. Tap “Register” to complete the setup. iv. You can name the air conditioner unit to help you
identify it.
Use the Panasonic AC controller
User's manual can be found under Menu tab. The Panasonic AC controller is connected to the network adaptor and ready for use.
Login Install and launch the app
Panasonic AC controller (Android 4.4 and above) Panasonic AC controller (iOS 9 and above)
Login Page Home Screen
Panasonic ID Password Reset Panasonic ID / Password Register for new Panasonic ID Start a demostration Main Menu (Page 10) 1st Group Device 2nd Group
Add new device

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Main Menu
Options for administrator only User list (Page 10) Change device password (Page 10) Replace the device (Page 11) Change router setting (Page 11) List of device (Page 11) List of group (Page 12) Change the language of the app User Manual Terms of use Copyright Logout from current Panasonic ID
User list Change of device password
Edit the name of the user Enable control of user
User’s control rights
Input old password Input new password Retype new password
Edit / delete the user control

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Replace the device
Change the router setting
Tap Start
Tap Start
Follow the step by step instruction from app
Follow the step by step instruction from app
Select “Replace device” from the menu
Select “Change router setting” from the menu
Device list
Delete the device
Edit the device information and setting
Edit device name
Change device group
Time zone selection
Features selection

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Group List
Edit the group name Delete the group
Input new group name
Add new group
Main Device Screen
Information
Back
Information
Switch between
device
Off / On air conditioner
Statistic (Page 13)
Weekly timer (Page 14)
Basic features
Operating Mode (Page 13) Setting temperature change Set temperature Setting temperature change Advance setting (Page 13) Status for all air conditioner in the same group (Page 13)
User Approval
User’s control right
Air conditioner error messages Notifications
Indoor air temperature *Subject to model
compatibility
Outdoor ambient
temperature

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Air Conditioner Status
Advance setting Operating mode
Air conditioners status (Off / On, mode and set temperature)
Individual off / on toggle
All off / on
Change fan speed Auto fan
Mode selection *Subject to model
compatibility
Change swing position Auto air swing
Additional features off / on
Statistics
Comparison
Date selection Week selection
Month selection Year selection
Selection of type
Chart
Energy consumption
Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature
Comparison Date Selection
Date Selection
Information of the selection date
* Estimated energy consumption may not be supported
by certain models.
Information of the selection comparison date

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Weekly Timer
Add new timer
Set time Set conditions
Edit timer Off / On timer
Add new timer
Edit Timer
Copy timer
Select mode Select temperature Off / On
Troubleshooting
Q When the power LED does not light up
(no power supply to the adaptor)
oCheck the power supply.
oCheck the connection of the cable.
Q When the status LED does not light up
(Adaptor can’t communicate with air-conditioner)
oCheck the connection of the cable.
Q The connection between your device and a client through wireless network
cannot be established.
oEnsure that the wireless network function is enabled.
oRefresh the network list and select the correct SSID.
oCheck the IP address, and ensure that your client can automatically obtain
an IP address.
oEnter the correct network key (wireless network password) when you connect
with AP mode.
Q Reset device Password
(In case you forgot the device Password)
oRemove the device from device list and add back the device.
oFactory reset the device and add back the device. The device factory reset
can be done by press and hold CHECK and SETUP button for 10 seconds. After release the CHECK and SETUP button, press the reset button.
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Q Your product is marked with this symbol. This symbol means that
electrical and electronic products shall not be mixed with unsorted household waste.
Q Do not try to dismantle the system yourself: the dismantling of the
product and of other parts must be done by a qualified installer in accordance with relevant local and national legislation.
Q Product and waste must be treated at a specialized treatment
facility for re-use, recycling and recovery.
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These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/ Authorized Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Norway: There are usage restrictions within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund on Svalbard.
Information Firmware Update Function
This product has functionality for connecting to the Panasonic firmware update server over the Internet to automatically update the device firmware to the latest version. To update the firmware, the device will do check, once per day, whether its firmware is the latest version after power up. And if an update is required, the update is applied and the device restarts automatically. Operations are not possible while the device is being restarted (which takes about 1-5 minutes).

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Software License Information This product incorporates the following software: (1) The software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) The software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) The open source software under the BSD licence and/or equivalent licenses. The software categorized as of (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The following license terms shall be applied to Open-Sourced Components. 1. Supplicant license Copyright (C) 2003-2016, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors. All rights reserved. This software may be distributed, used, and modified under the terms of BSD license: Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. Neither the name(s) of the above-listed copyright holder(s) nor the names of
its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
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Setting Information
Wireless interface address (MAC) Wireless interface serial number (ID) Wireless interface code (PIN) Indoor unit model name Indoor unit serial number Outdoor unit model name Outdoor unit serial number System commissioning date Wireless interface installation date
Installer Contact Details
Name Telephone number
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency bands
Type of wireless Frequency band Max EIRP (dBm) WLAN 2412-2472 MHz 20 dBm
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany