Mitsubishi Electric GB-24A Operation Manual

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Mitsubishi Electric Air-conditioner Control System
Centralized Controller
GB-24A
Before using the web browser to set the GB-24A controller, please read this Operation
Manual carefully to ensure correct operation.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Operation Manual for Initial Setting Web
Contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................... 1
1-1 Terms Used in This Manual ................................................................1
1-2 Computer Requirements ....................................................................1
2 Setting the Operating Environment ................................................ 2
2-1 Setting the PC IP Address..................................................................2
2-2 Setting the Web Browser....................................................................4
2-3 Setting the Java Execution Environment............................................6
3 Performing Operations ................................................................... 7
GB-24A ...............................................................................................7
4 Initial Settings ................................................................................. 8
4-1 Setting the Current Date and Time.....................................................8
4-3 Group Setting ...................................................................................15
4-4 Interlocked Setting............................................................................17
4-5 Block Setting ....................................................................................18
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5-1 Error mail reports/E-mail communication .........................................19
5-2 Settings for measurement ................................................................22
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6-1 Limiting the Set Temperature Operating Range ...............................26
6-2 Night Mode (Silent Mode) Schedule.................................................27
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    6-2 Night Mode (Silent Mode) Schedule..........27 7 User Setting ..................28 8 Registering a License for Optional Functions ........30 Before using the web browser to set the GB-24A controller, please read this Operation Manual carefully to ensure correct operation. Retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    1 Introduction Special features of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s “Centralized Controller GB-24A” are that a PC connected to a LAN can be used to monitor the operation condition of air conditioners, perform air conditioner operations, and make initial settings. The document explains the procedures for performing initial settings for the Centralized Controller GB-24A using the web browser.
  • Page 3: Setting The Operating Environment

    [192.168.1.101]. If the GB-24A is connected to an existing LAN, ask the LAN administrator to decide what PC IP address to use. Note: When using a GB-24A dedicated LAN, it is recommended that the GB-24A main unit be given an IP address within the range [192.168.1.1] –...
  • Page 4 (4) In the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] dialog, click [Use the following IP address] and enter the IP address (for example, “192.168.1.101”) that you want to set in the IP address field. You normally set [255.255.255.0] as the subnet mask. Note: Ask your LAN administrator to provide the IP addresses and subnet mask.
  • Page 5: Setting The Web Browser

    2-2 Setting the Web Browser Necessary web browser settings must be performed to enable the web browser to connect to the GB-24A. Note: The settings and screen images used as examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer 6.0.
  • Page 6 Note: If connecting to more than one GB-24A, you can specify multiple IP addresses like [192.168.1.1; 192.168.1.2], however, it is also possible to use the asterisk...
  • Page 7: Setting The Java Execution Environment

    2-3 Setting the Java Execution Environment When using Java Plug-in version 1.6.0_10 or later, make the following environment settings (not required for version 1.6.0_09 or earlier). Note: The setting samples and screenshots used in this manual are those of Java Plug-in version 1.6.0_11. 2-3-1 Disabling the next-generation Java Plug-in (1)Open Java Control Panel by double-clicking Java in the Control Panel.
  • Page 8: Performing Operations

    Text below explains how to connect to the GB-24A and how to perform various settings. Note: If the GB-24A is restarted due to a power interruption etc., wait until the screen on the GB-24A main unit displays the normal operation screen (it takes several minutes before the normal operation screen is displayed) before using a web browser to access the GB-24A.
  • Page 9: Initial Settings

    Click [Initial Settings] in the menu, and [Date and Time] screen will appear on the screen. Enter the current date and time, and then press the [Save Settings] button to send the current date and time to GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a manager, the operations may be prohibited. (Refer to Chapter 7 “User Setting.”) Note: When the time is set on this screen, the setting will be applied to all units on M-NET system.
  • Page 10: Setting Basic Information And External Input Functions

    Note: The following characters cannot be used in the name: < > & " ' (2) Enter the GB-24A unit ID in the [Unit ID] field. Six numbers must be included. Use this setting when it is necessary to control multiple GB-24A units with unit IDs. The unit ID that is entered will be used on the display screen of the software that controls multiple GB-24A units and for the sender ID in the body of error messages.
  • Page 11 When activating the value that is set on the initial setting Web, set all the switches on SW2 to OFF. When the number of GB-24A units is 15 or less, it is recommend to set the IP address using the dip switch (SW2) on GB-24A main body.
  • Page 12 Note: It is necessary to connect a modem (analog type or ISDN type) between the dial-up router and telephone line when using a dial-up router that does not have a built-in modem. Note: Use a security device such as a VPN router when connecting the GB-24A to the Internet to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Page 13 4-2-4 External Input Setting In the External Input Setting menu, set the GB-24A external input function. By using external input functions, it is possible to stop and run multiple air conditioners connected to the GB-24A via the separately sold external I/O adapter for GB-24A (Model: PAC-YG10HA) using level signals and pulse signals.
  • Page 14 In this mode, it is possible to freely operate the remote control except during the pulse signal input. Stop Prohibit Permit DC 12V : Pulse generator Connection to GB-24A (CN2) 0.5 - 1.0 Seconds Contact ON Contact OFF Contact ON Stop Contact OFF...
  • Page 15 [OFF] not to. When the filter sign display is set to “OFF”, the filter sign on neither the LCD of the GB-24A nor the monitor screen on the Web browser will appear, even when the indoor unit detects a filter sign.
  • Page 16: Group Setting

    Note: If the user logs in as a manager, some of the operations may be prohibited. Note: A contact on the general interface device is regarded as one unit. The number of units that can be connected to GB-24A is up to 24.
  • Page 17 (3) To register remote controllers in a group, click on the [Remote Controller Registration] field to display the [Select Unit Addresses] screen, and click on the numbers corresponding to the units to be registered. The ones that are selected will be shown with a yellow-green background.
  • Page 18: Interlocked Setting

    Settings]-[Interlocked LOSSNAY] in the menu to bring up the Interlocked LOSSNAY screen, and enter the interlock conditions. Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a manager, the operations may be prohibited.
  • Page 19: Block Setting

    Web. Bring up the Block Setting screen by clicking [Initial Settings]-[Blocks] in the menu, and register the groups in the block to utilize these features. Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a manager, some of the operations may be prohibited.
  • Page 20: Functions 1

    Note: When sending E-mail via an ISP, a user contract with the ISP is required. Make necessary settings based on the functions that are to be used, using the table below as a reference. Table 5-1 Items that Require Settings to Be Made (E-Mail Settings of GB-24A) Error Mail Report Mail Communication...
  • Page 21 *1: Not necessary if the IP address is used as the mail server address. 5-1-3 Setting the Error Mail Destinations (1) Enter the title of the error mail that will be sent from GB-24A in the [Mail Title] field. The title may contain a maximum of 40 characters.
  • Page 22 Format Remarks Mail title Set title Refer to 5-1-3 (1) for the setting of mail title. Refer to 4-2-1 for the setting of GB-24A unit From GB-24A unit name and unit ID name and unit ID. Date of error Date...
  • Page 23: Settings For Measurement

    Measurement screen. Settings for controllers used for measurement can be made. After the settings are made, click [Save Settings] to send setting data to GB-24A. Note: If the user logs in as a manager, some of the operations may be prohibited.
  • Page 24 5-2-2 Adjusting the measured temperature/humidity values When the adjustment of the measured values is necessary because of the location of the sensor, follow the procedures below. Note: The present measurement value or the adjusted measurement value are not displayed until the connection settings of the AI controller are completed.
  • Page 25 The following format will be applied when the alarm mail is sent. Item Format From: Mitsubishi Building(000001) Date/Time: 23/01/2007 09:38:39 GB-24A name + Unit ID From Address: 50-1 Note: Refer to section 4-2-1 for the settings of the GB-24A name and unit ID.
  • Page 26 5-2-6 Setting the destination to which temperature/humid trend data mail is sent To send temperature/humid trend data by mail once a day (when the date changes), make the mail sending settings. The trend data is sent as an attachment CSV file. (1) Select the [Trend Data] in the Type of E-Mail pulldown, and enter the Mail Subject and the E-Mail Address.
  • Page 27: Functions 2

    Note:When displayed in Fahrenheit, the temperature is displayed in 2°F increments. (2) Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to GB-24A. Note: When copying settings of a group to another group, click [Copy] button. The screen will change to a selection screen (yellow-green).
  • Page 28: Night Mode (Silent Mode) Schedule

    (2) Select the outdoor unit, which performs night mode operation from [Target outdoor units]. Note: M-NET address numbers for each outdoor unit are displayed in the target unit field. (3) Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB-24A.
  • Page 29: User Setting

    Refresh Save settings Read setting data from Send setting data to GB-24A. GB-24A. (1) When changing the user names or passwords of maintenance users, type new information in [User name], [New Password] and [Retype Password] fields to change user names or passwords of maintenance users.
  • Page 30 Set temperature range limit Temperature operating range limitation setting Functions2 Night mode schedule Night mode time interval setting *1: At factory shipment, the operation of the manager is prohibited. (4) Click [Save Settings] to send setting data to the GB-24A.
  • Page 31: Registering A License For Optional Functions

    If you were unsuccessful in registering an optional function, check that you did not enter the wrong license number by mistake, that the correct optional function was selected from the selection box, and that the GB-24A main units date and time are set correctly.
  • Page 32 Please be sure to put the contact address/telephone number on this manual before handing it to the customer. WT05504X04 Printed in Japan...

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