IntesisBox KNX Series User Manual

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IntesisBox
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KNX
Hitachi VRF Air Conditioning
User Manual
Issu Date: 01/2019
r1.1 EN

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  • Page 1 IntesisBox ® Hitachi VRF Air Conditioning User Manual Issu Date: 01/2019 r1.1 EN...
  • Page 2 All trademarks and tradenames used in this document are acknowledged to be the copyright of their respective holders. email: info@intesisbox.com 2/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 3 Gateway for the integration of Hitachi VRF systems into KNX home automation systems. Order code: IBKNXHIS016O000, 16 indoor units IBKNXHIS064O000, 64 indoor units email: info@intesisbox.com 3/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connection to KNX ............................10 Connection to the configuration tool ......................10 4 Set-up process and troubleshooting ........................11 Pre-requisites .............................. 11 IntesisBox MAPS. Configuration & monitoring tool for IntesisBox KNX series ........... 11 4.2.1 Introduction ............................11 4.2.2 Connection ............................11 4.2.3...
  • Page 5: Description

    The aim of this integration is to monitor and control your Hitachi air conditioning system, from your KNX TP-1 installation. To do it so, IntesisBox performs as a one more KNX device, sending and receiving telegrams to group addresses in the KNX network.
  • Page 6: Functionality

    • Status • Command Indoor Unit • Communication status • Command General signals (all units) email: info@intesisbox.com 6/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 7: Capacity Of Intesisbox

    Number of indoor units that can be controlled through Number of indoor units IntesisBox * There are different models of IntesisBox KNX – Hitachi VRF each one with different capacity. The table above shows the capacity for the top model (with maximum capacity). Their order codes are: ▪...
  • Page 8: Knx System

    2 KNX System In this section, a common description for all IntesisBox KNX series gateways is given, from the point of view of KNX system which is called from now on internal system. Connection with the Hitachi system is also called from now on external system.
  • Page 9: Connections

    Connect a USB storage device (not a HDD) if required. Check the user manual for more information. Ensure proper space for all connectors when mounted (see section 6) email: info@intesisbox.com 9/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 10: Power Device

    The use of AC power supplies only if they are floating and not powering any other device. Connect to Hitachi installation Use the Port B connector of the IntesisBox device to connect Hitachi H-Link bus to the IntesisBox. Remember to follow all safety precautions indicated by Hitachi.
  • Page 11: Set-Up Process And Troubleshooting

    The installation procedure and main functions are explained in the IntesisBox MAPS KNX User Manual. This document can be downloaded from the link indicated in the installation sheet supplied with the IntesisBox device or in the product website at www.intesisbox.com In this section, only the specific case of Hitachi to KNX systems will be covered.
  • Page 12: Configuration Tab

    Set parameters of KNX interface of IntesisBox. Figure 4.3 IntesisBox MAPS KNX configuration tab email: info@intesisbox.com 12/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 13 To allow regulation of indoor unit according to a temperature reference from KNX, what IntesisBox does is passing a different temperature setpoint to the indoor unit than the one required by the user. The passed setpoint is such that the difference ‘Ambient temperature reported by Hitachi IU –...
  • Page 14 4.5. Use of 1-bit Fan Speed. 1-bit Status Objects. Enables a bit-type object for monitoring of each Vanes Position. email: info@intesisbox.com 14/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 15: Hitachi Configuration

    Additional to manual entry of each unit, autodiscover of present units in an H-Link installation is possible. To do so, click button Scan. Following window will appear: email: info@intesisbox.com 15/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 16 A progress bar will appear during the scan, which will take up to a few minutes. After scan is completed, detected units will be shown in available units as follows: Figure 4.6 IntesisBox MAPS Scan Hitachi Units window with scan results Select with its checkbox units to add (or replace) in installation, according to selection Replace Units / Add Units.
  • Page 17: Signals

    ® IntesisBox User Manual r1.1 EN Figure 4.7 IntesisBox MAPS Hitachi configuration tab after importing scan results 4.2.6 Signals All available KNX objects, its corresponding description and other main parameters are listed in the signals tab. Figure 4.8 IntesisBox MAPS Signals tab email: info@intesisbox.com...
  • Page 18: Sending The Configuration To Intesisbox

    1.- Save the project (Menu option Project->Save) on your hard disk (more information in IntesisBox MAPS User Manual). 2.- Go to tab ‘Receive / Send’ of MAPS, and in Send section, press Send button. IntesisBox will reboot automatically once the new configuration is loaded.
  • Page 19 More information about the Diagnostic section can be found in the Configuration Tool manual. email: info@intesisbox.com 19/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 20: Set-Up Procedure

    4. Connect the communication cable coming from the Hitachi H-Link installation to the port marked as Port B of IntesisBox (More details in section 3). 5. Power up IntesisBox. The supply voltage can be 9 to 36 Vdc or just 24 Vac. Take care of the polarity of the supply voltage applied.
  • Page 21: Electrical & Mechanical Features

    1 x DIP-Switch for PORT B configuration: Switch B Reserved for future use (leave OFF, default) (SWB) email: info@intesisbox.com 21/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Recommended available space for its installation into a cabinet (wall or DIN rail mounting), with space enough for external connections 100 mm (h) 100 mm (w) 130 mm (d) email: info@intesisbox.com 22/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 23: Ac Unit Types Compatibility

    A list of Hitachi unit model references compatible with HI-AC-KNX-16/64 and their available features can be found in: http://intesis.com/pdf/IntesisBox_HI-AC-xxx-MIU_AC_Compatibility.pdf email: info@intesisbox.com 23/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 24: Error Codes For Indoor And Outdoor Units

    Refrigerant! Cycle System Two (or more) Outdoor Units Set lncorrect Outdoor Unit Main Unit email: info@intesisbox.com 24/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 25 Protection Device (Vacuum Operation Clogging, Expansion Valve Locking at Open Protection) Position (Loose Connector) email: info@intesisbox.com 25/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 26 The indoor units of different refrigerant! cycle is connected to Switch Box unit. lncorrect lndoor Unit Connection email: info@intesisbox.com 26/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 27: Appendix A - Communication Objects Table

    1 bit DPT_Heat/Cool 1.100 0-Cool, 1-Heat Status _Mode Cool/Heat 1 bit DPT_Heat/Cool 1.100 0-Cool, 1-Heat email: info@intesisbox.com 27/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 28 1.001 0-Manual; 1-Auto Control_Vane position enumerated 1 byte Non-standarized 1-Position 1..7-Position 7 VANE POS email: info@intesisbox.com 28/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 29 2 byte DPT_Value_Temp 9.001 -63..63 ºC Status_LiquidPipe Temperature (ºC) 2 byte DPT_Value_Temp 9.001 -63..63 ºC email: info@intesisbox.com 29/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...
  • Page 30 9.001 -63..63 ºC Status_RC SW Configuration 1 bit DPT_Switch 1.001 0-Without RCS, 1-With RCS email: info@intesisbox.com 30/30 This information is subject to change without prior notice web: www.intesisbox.com IntesisBox is a registered trademark of Intesis Software S.L.U. phone: +34 938047134...

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