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Zone Remote Controller
PAC-ZC40L/40H/80L/80H-E
Instruction Book
Prior to use, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual to use the product correctly.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Make sure that the Installation Manual, and Instruction Manual are passed on to any future users.
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  • Page 1 Zone Remote Controller PAC-ZC40L/40H/80L/80H-E Instruction Book Prior to use, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual to use the product correctly. Retain this manual for future reference. Make sure that the Installation Manual, and Instruction Manual are passed on to any future users.
  • Page 2: Product Features

    Product features Zone Remote Controller is a remote controller designed to control Mitsubishi Electric’s air conditioning units and zone controller. Zone Remote Controller features such basic functions as operations and monitoring of air conditioning units, zones, schedule-control functions and is equipped with three built-in sensors (temperature, occupancy, brightness).
  • Page 3 ▌ Energy-save control with the use of the built-in occupancy sensor Occupancy sensor Brightness sensor • Energy-save control will be performed when the occupancy sensor detects vacancy. • When the occupancy sensor detects no human movement for a certain period of time, this will be regarded as the vacancy.
  • Page 4 ▌ LED Indicator LED Indicator • The LED indicator indicates the operation status by lighting and blinking with different colors and brightness (High/Low), or by turning off. • Indicator colors: Blue, Light blue, Purple, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Lime, and White Operation status LED indicator Lights up in different colors according to the operation mode or the room...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product features ··························································· 2 Controller interface ············································································ 2 Safety precautions ························································ 6 Screen display ····························································· 8 Screen configuration ·········································································· 8 Display ···························································································· 9 Menu structure ················································································12 Icon explanations ·············································································14 Basic operations ························································· 15 Power ON/OFF ···············································································15 Operation mode, Set temperature and Fan speed settings ·······················16 Zone ON/OFF ·················································································20 Navigating through the Menu ········································...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions • Thoroughly read the following safety precautions before using the unit. • Observe these precautions carefully to ensure safety. WARNING Indicates a risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a risk of serious injury or structural damage. •...
  • Page 7 Properly dispose of the packing materials. Plastic This controller is designed for exclusive use with bags pose suffocation hazard to children. the Zone controller by Mitsubishi Electric. The To avoid damage to the controller, do not use of this controller for with other systems or for overtighten the screws.
  • Page 8: Screen Display

    Screen display Screen configuration Home screen Zone operation screen Zones will appear that are setting in the zone setting screen. Menu (User) screen Menu (Service) screen A password is required to access the Menu (Service) screen.
  • Page 9: Display

    Screen display Display ▌ Home screen * All icons are displayed for explanation.
  • Page 10 Screen display ▌ ▌ 1 [ON/OFF] button Touch to turn ON/OFF the indoor unit. Appears when the filter needs maintenance. ▌ ▌ 2 [Operation mode] button 8 Sensor name for control Touch to change the operation mode. Current sensor name for control appears heare. ▌...
  • Page 11 Screen display ▌ Zone operation screen ▌ @ [Zones ON/OFF] button ▌ Touch to turn ON/OFF the zones. Touch to return to the Home screen.
  • Page 12: Menu Structure

    Screen display Menu structure Menu (User) Date and time ··· Page 27 Enter date and time ··· Page 27 Date and time format ··· Page 28 Daylight saving time ··· Page 29 Schedule ··· Page 30 Timer ··· Page 33 Unit ON/OFF timer ···...
  • Page 13 Screen display Menu (Service) ··· Refer to the Installation Manual for details. Setup IC Function settings Zones setting Name setting Cool/Heat display Telephone number LED color adjustment Reset RC Error menu Self check Test run Not all functions are available on all models of indoor units.
  • Page 14: Icon Explanations

    Screen display Icon explanations Function settings The table below Timer summarizes the square icons used in this manual. The user password must be entered on the [Login page] to change settings. There is no settings that can skip this process. : Touch to move the cursor left.
  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Power ON/OFF Button operation ON/OFF Touch the [ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the indoor unit. * The LED indicator will light up when the indoor unit is turned on. * The LED indicator display depends on the settings for the function settings.
  • Page 16: Operation Mode, Set Temperature And Fan Speed Settings

    Basic operations Operation mode, Set temperature and Fan speed settings Button operation Operation mode Touch the [Operation mode] button to go through the operation modes in the following order. Select the desired operation mode. Cool Heat Auto Cool Auto Heat Auto_Cool Auto_Heat *1 Operation modes that are not available for the...
  • Page 17 Basic operations Button operation Set temperature Touch to decrease or increase the set temperature. • Refer to the table on page 18 for the settable temperature range for different operation modes. • Set temperature cannot be set for the Fan mode. Cool, Heat, or Auto mode...
  • Page 18 Basic operations ▌ Set temperature range Operation mode Set temperature range Cool/Dry *1*2 19–30ºC (67–87ºF) Heat *1*2 17–28ºC (63–83ºF) Auto *1*2 19–28ºC (67–83ºF) Not settable *1 The settable temperature ranges vary, depending on the indoor unit model. *2 Restrictions for the set temperature range will apply, if any. If the setting value is outside of the range, a message “Temp.
  • Page 19: Fan Speed

    Basic operations Button operation Fan speed Touch the [Fan speed] button to go through the fan speeds in the following order. Select the desired setting. Auto • The number of available fan speeds depends on the indoor unit model. <Note> The actual fan speed will differ from the fan speed displayed on the LCD when one of the following conditions is met.
  • Page 20: Zone On/Off

    Basic operations Zone ON/OFF Button operation Zone ON/OFF Touch the [ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the each zones. SPL*1 *1 When all zones are fully closed, a zone which is set to as spill zone will open automatically.
  • Page 21: Navigating Through The Menu

    Navigating through the Menu Menu list Reference Menu items Setting items and details page Sets the current date and time. Date and time Selects the date and time format. Sets the daylight saving time. Schedules the operation ON/OFF times, operation modes, set Schedule temperatures and zones ON/OFF for a week.
  • Page 22: About Passwords

    Navigating through the Menu Reference Menu items Setting items and details page Temporarily makes the touch panel unresponsive to touch to allow Screen cleaning for cleaning. Filter information Displays and resets the filter signs on the indoor unit. Error information Displays the error status when an error occurs.
  • Page 23: Navigating Through The Menu

    Navigating through the Menu Navigating through the Menu Button operation Accessing the Menu Touch the [Menu] button. The Menu screen will appear.
  • Page 24 Navigating through the Menu Button operation Navigating through the pages Touch to switch between the pages. To access the Menu (Service) screen, touch the [Service] tab. A maintenance access password will be required to access the Menu (Service) screen.
  • Page 25 Navigating through the Menu Button operation Item selection Touch the desired item on the Menu screen. When an attempt is made to access a password- protected screen, a [Login page] will appear. Enter a user password (default: 0000). The settings screen for the selected item will appear. Navigating through the screens •...
  • Page 26 Navigating through the Menu Button operation Exiting the Menu screen Touch the [Home] button to exit the Menu screen and return to the Home screen. If no buttons are touched for 10 minutes, the screen will automatically return to the Home screen.
  • Page 27: Function Settings

    Function settings Function settings Date and time ▌ Enter date and time Button operation Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Enter date and time] in the list. Date and time setting is required before making the following settings. •...
  • Page 28: Date And Time Format

    ▌ Date and time format Button operation Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Date and time format] in the list. Touch the buttons to select date and time display formats. Touch [Done] to save the settings. Navigating through the screens •...
  • Page 29: Daylight Saving Time

    Function settings ▌ Daylight saving time Button operation Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Daylight saving time] in the list. The default setting is “Disabled.” To activate the daylight saving time, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the following items with the buttons.
  • Page 30: Schedule

    Function settings Schedule Operation Unit ON/OFF times, operation modes, set temperatures and zones ON/OFF for a week can be scheduled. Up to eight operation patterns can be scheduled for each day. <Setting the schedules> Select [Schedule] from the Menu. The Schedule function will not work in the following cases: when the Unit ON/OFF timer is enabled, the Zone ON/OFF timer is enabled, during an error, during test run, when the clock is...
  • Page 31 Function settings The current settings for the selected day will appear. Set the following items. • Time * The time is settable in 5-minute increments. * Touch and hold to rapidly advance the numbers. • ON/OFF • Mode • Temperature * The settable operation modes and temperature ranges vary, depending on the indoor unit model.
  • Page 32 Function settings <Copying a schedule> To copy the schedule settings of a day to the schedule settings for another day of the week, touch [Copy]. Touch the day whose schedule settings are to be copied and the day(s) to which the copied schedule settings are to be pasted.
  • Page 33: Timer

    Function settings Timer ▌ Unit ON/OFF timer Unit ON/OFF timer allows the user to set a timer to turn on or off the indoor unit at the specified times. Button operation Select [Timer] from the Menu. Then, touch [Unit ON/OFF timer] in the list. The Unit ON/OFF timer will not work in the following cases: when Unit ON/OFF timer is disabled, during an error, during test run, when the...
  • Page 34 Function settings will appear on the Home screen when the ON/ OFF timer is enabled.
  • Page 35: Unit Auto-Off Timer

    Function settings ▌ Unit Auto-OFF timer Unit Auto-OFF timer allows the user to set a timer to turn off the indoor unit after the specified time has elapsed. Button operation Select [Timer] from the Menu. Then, touch [Unit Auto-OFF timer] in the list. The Unit Auto-OFF timer will not work in the following cases: when Unit Auto-OFF timer is disabled, during an error, during test run.
  • Page 36: Zone On/Off Timer

    Function settings ▌ Zone ON/OFF timer Zone ON/OFF timer allows the user to set a timer to turn on or off the zone at the specified times. Button operation Select [Timer] from the Menu. Then, touch [Zone ON/OFF timer] in the list. The Zone ON/OFF timer will not work in the following cases: when Zone ON/OFF timer is disabled, during an error, during test run, when the...
  • Page 37 Function settings To activate the Zone ON/OFF timer, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Specify the [ON]-time and [OFF]-time with the buttons. * The time is settable in 5-minute increments. to rapidly advance the * Touch and hold numbers.
  • Page 38: Night Setback

    Function settings Night setback The Night setback function starts heating operation when a given group is stopped and the room temperature drops below the specified lower limit temperature. Also, this function starts cooling operation when a given group is stopped and the room temperature rises above the specified upper limit temperature.
  • Page 39 Function settings The current settings will appear. Set the following items. • Temperature range * Set the upper limit temperature for cooling operation and the lower limit temperature for heating operation. * The difference between the lower and upper limit temperatures must be 4ºC (8ºF) or more.
  • Page 40: Display Format

    Function settings Display format ▌ Room temperature for control display ▌ Backlight timeout Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Display format] in the list. Room temperature for control display Touch the button to select the desired room temperature for control display option to be used on the Home screen.
  • Page 41: Sound And Contrast

    Function settings Sound and contrast ▌ Sound level ▌ Contrast Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sound and contrast] in the list. Sound level Set the volume of the buzzer that sounds when the screen is touched. •...
  • Page 42: Energy Saving (Assist Function)

    Function settings Energy saving (Assist function) The energy-save control assist function can be set to activate when vacancy is detected while the air conditioning units are operated. (The default setting for this function is set to deactivate.) ▌ Selecting an energy-save control mode Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu.
  • Page 43 Function settings Touch the [Mode] button to select one of the following energy-save control modes that reduces energy-consumption during vacancy. The default setting is “Non-use.” • Non-use: Deactivates the energy-save control assist function. • Set temperature offset : Offsets the set temperature.
  • Page 44 Function settings Set the following items with the buttons. • Offset value (Effective only when “Set temperature offset” mode is selected) * Set the temperature value to be offset by from the set temperature during vacancy. The settable value range is between 1ºC (2ºF) and 4ºC (8ºF).
  • Page 45 Function settings ▌ Invalid item setting (option settings) Button operation The energy-save control assist function can be set to deactivate during vacancy at the specified time periods on the specified days or when the brightness sensor detects “Light” or “Dark.” To specify time periods and days, touch [Day and time] from the list.
  • Page 46 Function settings Day and time Specify the days and the time periods when the energy-save control assist function will be deactivated. The settings of a day can be copied to the settings for another day of the week. The setting details are the same as those for the schedule settings.
  • Page 47 Function settings Example of the energy-save control assist function settings Setting item Setting example Day and time 1 7:00 → 17:00 Invalid item setting (option settings) With Brightness sensor 2 Light 3 Set temperature offset Energy-save control mode (Offset value: 2ºC) Auto-away time 4 0:10 (10 minutes) 7:00...
  • Page 48: Led Indicator

    Function settings LED Indicator Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [LED Indicator] in the list. Touch [LED Indicator setting] in the list.
  • Page 49 Function settings The default setting for [Basic display mode] is “Mode.” Touch the button to select the Basic display mode from “Mode,” “Room temp.,” or “Non-use.” Setting items common to “Mode” and “Room temp.” • Brightness * Select “High” or “Low.” * This setting is effective only when the “With Brightness Sensor”...
  • Page 50 Function settings To select the brightness level of the LED indicator to be used when the brightness sensor detects “Light” or “Dark,” touch the [With Brightness sensor] in the list. To use the brightness sensor for switching the brightness of the LED indicator, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled].
  • Page 51: Touch Panel Calibration

    Function settings Touch panel calibration Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Touch panel calibration] in the list. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. Touch the black dots in the order they appear, starting from the top left corner. After all nine squares are touched, the screen will return to the previous screen.
  • Page 52: Lock Operations

    Function settings Lock operations Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Lock operations] in the list. To lock the following operation items, touch the [Unlocked] button to change it to [Locked]. • ON/OFF • Operation mode • Set temperature •...
  • Page 53 Function settings Button operation will appear on the Home screen when the unit ON/OFF operation, operation mode, set temperature are locked. will appear on the Zone operation screen when the One ON/OFF operation is locked.
  • Page 54: Sensor Threshold Setting

    Function settings Sensor threshold setting ▌ Occupancy sensor Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sensor threshold setting] in the list. To set the detection sensitivity level of the occupancy sensor, touch [Occupancy sensor] in the list.
  • Page 55 Function settings Set the detection sensitivity level with the buttons. • Level: -2, -1, 0 (default), 1, 2 * The detection level setting made here will also be reflected on the detection level setting on the “Energy saving” screen. The larger the value, the more sensitive the sensor will be to light.
  • Page 56 Function settings Performing sensor detection sensitivity tests Test 1: Vacancy test Test 2: Occupancy test To start Test 2, touch [Test 2]. To start Test 1, touch [Test 1]. Ten seconds later, the vacancy detection When movements are detected, the LED test will automatically begin.
  • Page 57 Function settings ▌ Brightness sensor Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sensor threshold setting] in the list. To set the threshold value of the brightness sensor, touch [Brightness sensor] in the list. The lux values to be used to determine the "Dark" state and "Light"...
  • Page 58 Function settings Performing a test When [Test] is touched, the current lux level in a given space will appear next to “Monitor” on the screen. The LED indicator will indicate the brightness status of a given space in colors. Light Green Dark Blue...
  • Page 59: Set Temperature Range Limit

    Function settings Set temperature range limit Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Set temp. range limit] in the list.
  • Page 60 Function settings The default setting is “Disabled.” To limit the settable temperature ranges for the Auto, Cool (Dry), and Heat modes, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the upper and lower limit temperatures for the following operation modes in the table below with the buttons.
  • Page 61 Function settings When done making the settings, touch [Done] to save the settings. Navigating through the screens • To return to the Menu screen: [Menu] button • To return to the previous screen: [Back] button will appear on the Home screen when the temperature range is limited.
  • Page 62: Auto Return

    Function settings Auto return The Auto-return function allows the user to operate the unit at the specified temperature after the specified period of time. Button operation Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Auto return] in the list.
  • Page 63 Function settings The default setting is “Disabled.” To activate the Auto-return function, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the following items with the buttons. The temperatures will decrease or increase by 1ºC or 1ºF increments. • Cool * Specify the time to elapse before the set temperature automatically changes to the set temperature specified below during cooling operation.
  • Page 64 Function settings <Sample screens when the Auto-return function is enabled> Example: Lower the set temperature to 24ºC (75ºF). Sixty minutes later, the set temperature will automatically change to 28ºC (83ºF). 60 minutes later The set temperature is Sixty minutes later, the set manually changed from 28ºC temperature automatically (83ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance Screen cleaning Button operation Touch [Screen cleaning] from the Menu. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. Clean the touch panel within 30 seconds. The touch panel is deactivated for 30 seconds and then returns to the Menu screen. * The buzzer will sound while the touch panel is being touched.
  • Page 66: Filter Information

    Maintenance Filter information will appear on the Home screen when it is time to clean the filters. Wash, clean, or replace the filters when this sign appears. Refer to the indoor unit Instructions Manual for how to clean the filters. Button operation Touch [Filter information] from the Menu.
  • Page 67 Maintenance A message indicating that the filter information has been reset will appear. Navigating through the screens • To return to the Menu screen: [Menu] button • To return to the previous screen: [Back] button will appear when the filter on one of the units is due for cleaning. When the filter sign is reset, the cumulative operation time of all units will be reset.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error information When an error occurs, the [Error information] screen will appear. Check the error status, stop the operation, and consult your dealer. Button operation Error code, error unit, and address will appear. Dealer’s phone number will appear if the information has been registered in the settings screen under the Menu (Service).
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Controller specifications Specifications Receives power from zone control 17–32 VDC interface via the M-NET transmission Power Source (for connection to M-NET only) cable. Operating temperature range 0ºC – +40ºC (+32ºF – +104ºF) Temperature Operating Storage temperature range -20ºC – +60ºC (-4ºF – +140ºF) conditions Humidity 20%–90% RH (Non-condensing)
  • Page 70: List Of Functions That Can/Cannot Be Used In Combination

    Specifications List of functions that can/cannot be used in combination Schedule Unit or Zone ON/OFF timer Unit Auto-OFF timer Auto return Set temp. range limit Lock operations Night setback Energy saving (Assist function) : The functions can be used in combination. : Restricted : The functions cannot be used in combination.
  • Page 71 Note: This 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.
  • Page 72 HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BLDG. , 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN Authorized representative in EU: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. HARMAN HOUSE, 1 GEORGE STREET, UXBRIDGE, MIDDLESEX UB8 1QQ, U.K. BH79D481H01 Printed in Japan...

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